Ch 175
“Lord Ronhart. Are you conscious?”
“This voice… Duke Torben.”
Wongeom awoke to the voice of the Grey Wolf.
He looked around.
It was the perspective of an object, not a human’s perspective.
The bond of will that formed Wongeom’s self had temporarily loosened.
He was unable to occupy the Grey Wolf’s body.
In a word.
Due to being weakened, he had returned to Ego Sword state.
“What happened?”
Gorein, who was next to him, asked with an expression that was half concern and half curiosity.
The reason for the weakening of Wongeom’s self was determined.
Something had influenced his mind.
The mind of Wongeom himself, no less.
A robust mental strength that maintained the Right Path against any external pressure.
That was the essence of Right Path Swordsmanship, and Wongeom was a man called the foundation of such Right Path Swordsmanship.
To shake such Wongeom’s mind.
What shocking thing could have happened?
-Lisir suddenly summoned a spirit and used magic and Divine Power.
“Ah.”
They immediately understood.
-Gorein. Is this perhaps what you were trying to say? That Lisir’s innate talent is not suited for Right Path Swordsmanship-…
“Something like that.”
-Huhu. Why didn’t you tell me such a tremendous fact sooner?
At Wongeom’s words, Gorein looked at him in surprise.
“If I had told you this, are you saying you would have believed me?”
It was admiration, not interrogation.
It contained the thought, ‘Indeed, Master Wongeom! Even if a subordinate says such nonsense, he listens seriously!’
-No. Of course, I wouldn’t believe it.
“…”
Wongeom admitted that he had said something foolish.
At that time.
Gorein chuckled with a look of dismay, as if something had come to mind.
“Then… what you said at the Swordsmanship Contest was true…”
“Ah, come to think of it, Gorein. You haven’t heard about that Swordsmanship Contest yet. Lisir. How did he win the Swordsmanship Contest with the spirit?”
-Swordsmanship Contest?
“Ah, Lord Ronhart. That is-“
Gorein explained about the Swordsmanship Contest with the spirit, which could be said to be the whole story of the event.
-Lisir, that child, broke through the Swordsmanship Contest that even Duke Torben couldn’t handle?
No matter how outstanding Lisir’s talent was, his swordsmanship achievement could not be superior to the Grey Wolf, who had reached the 8th Rank.
Lisir was now just entering the beginning of the 7th Rank.
Looking at the Realm itself right now, he was even worse than Gorein.
Wongeom also became interested and urged Gorein’s explanation along with the Grey Wolf.
Saying let’s hear about the mysterious method or swordsmanship that allowed Lisir to surpass the Grey Wolf.
“The key was to raise the Magical Power’s level at the same time as the start. It seemed that the victory was decided there.”
Is it okay to say this?
Gorein himself seemed confused even as he spoke.
“Gorein. You’re talking about the Swordsmanship Contest, right?”
As expected.
The Grey Wolf immediately frowned and interrogated.
Fortunately, Wongeom stepped in to prove Gorein’s innocence（?）.
-Lisir. That child is possible. I found out late, but that child is the Sword’s Owner of the Rapid Advancement Holy Sword.
“Ah…!”
The Power of Advancement possessed by the Holy Sword.
With that, it is certainly possible to do such a playful thing as raising the level of Magical Power.
Two pieces that fit together perfectly.
They immediately understood and were satisfied.
In fact.
Gorein was concerned about the part that Lisir mentioned, ‘Blue Breath and Resonance’-
But he decided to exercise flexibility of thought because delving into it would complicate the situation.
Soon.
As the atmosphere settled down, the Grey Wolf cautiously brought up a story to Wongeom.
“Is the Swordsmanship Instructor going well?”
Hooo.
Wongeom opened his reply with a deep sigh.
-I thought Lisir was a Natural Swordsman. That swordsmanship talent and achievement were something that was difficult to obtain even if one dedicated their entire young life to swordsmanship.
“…Normally, that’s what people think.”
-But the next day. He suddenly said in the morning training that he had trained in astrology last night. I heard that and thought. Ah! He’s wandering around despite being born with that swordsmanship talent! This won’t do! Let’s guide this child so that he can fully bloom his innate talent!
The educator’s enthusiasm was evident in his tone.
…Along with the educator’s frustration.
-But suddenly magic? Divine Power!? Now I don’t know what’s what. In the first place, is this even possible? How can someone whose power is on track freely change the Nature of that power!
Wongeom regained his composure only after expressing his frustration for a while.
“Then, are you thinking of giving up on that child?”
The Grey Wolf asked Wongeom that.
In a plain tone, as if he already knew the answer.
-…No. How could I do that.
Astrology. Magic. Divine Power. Spirit Magic.
Even if several colors are mixed, that swordsmanship talent does not fade.
Rather, it could be said to shine even more.
He is standing out even while being mixed with so many powers.
-No matter how many talents that child has in various fields. Would it be like swordsmanship? Even if you combine them all, would it be comparable to swordsmanship talent!
The Grey Wolf and Gorein nodded up and down repeatedly at Wongeom’s enthusiastic voice.
They also fully agreed with Wongeom’s opinion.
Lisir’s amazing swordsmanship talent.
Even if you combine all the remaining talents, it would not be as good as that one swordsmanship talent.
-I will help that child to face his true talent. Surely…!
Wongeom, whose boarding school correction plan had been disrupted for various reasons, began to seek an alternative with the Grey Wolf Priest.
“What about… making Lisir experience frustration?”
It was Gorein’s opinion in the meantime.
-Frustration?
“Gorein. That child is just an acquaintance of Pallag, and has no relationship with us. You must not cross the line.”
“Yes. I am mindful of that part.”
“Okay. Then tell me more about it.”
“What do you two think is the strongest driving force for a swordsman?”
-Hmm.
Wongeom, who understood what Gorein was trying to say, began to speak.
-Geniuses who are born with too much talent sometimes lose interest because of that talent. No matter what they do, it leads directly to the best results, so they don’t feel the need to make an effort.
“Are you saying that Lisir is in that state?”
-It may or may not be. What is certain is. That child does not feel the need to focus that overflowing talent on swordsmanship.
Frustration.
Wongeom mulled over those words.
-As Gorein said, it might be a pretty appropriate prescription.
“Do you have a good idea?”
-How about this? Appreciate the swordsmanship that Lisir is most confident in, and point out the flaws in that swordsmanship.
“Flaws…”
-Maybe. There would have been no one to give Lisir critical words. How could that be? The fact that he achieved that level of achievement at that age is already proof that he is doing exceptionally well. It wouldn’t have been enough to just give him words of praise.
“That’s definitely true.”
-But. That would only be the case if Lisir’s age was taken into account. What if. What if Lisir’s sword was evaluated not on a relative standard of age, but on an absolute standard?
“Well… there’s bound to be shortcomings.”
Experience. Experience.
That is not absolutely effective in swordsmanship.
But it’s not entirely meaningless either.
There is no such thing as perfect swordsmanship in the World.
Any sword has its own strengths and weaknesses.
And those shortcomings become more apparent the less experience one has.
Lisir’s swordsmanship would be the same.
-In other words. It’s like this. After seeing Lisir’s sword, the sword that child truly wants to cultivate and aim for, evaluate it. From a critical Viewpoint.
They were swordsmen who had each reached the Realm of Master and Sword Master.
Their experience was incomparable to that of a young swordsman.
If they were determined to find flaws, could Lisir really avoid critical evaluation?
-I know. It would be a pretty cruel and childish measure. But. That’s why I think it would be a greater stimulus for Lisir. What do you think?
The deliberation was not long.
The Grey Wolf and Gorein agreed with Wongeom’s opinion and decided to participate in his Plan.
Lisir.
Hoping that the young man would experience frustration and be reborn as a more outstanding swordsman.
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-So. Lisir. Today, the three of us want to watch your real sword and give you some advice, would that be okay?
The next day in the afternoon.
Wongeom and his party waited for Lisir’s morning Routine, including training, to end before visiting him.
“What do you mean by my real sword?”
-A means to reach the destination you ultimately want to reach. It’s the swordsmanship you’re most confident in, and the swordsmanship that’s most like you.
“…”
The three swordsmen clearly saw it.
Lisir’s eyes shining with interest at Wongeom’s words.
They didn’t think that the young eccentric would show a passive appearance.
However.
To think he would be this active.
To think he would be this full of confidence.
Wongeom. Grey Wolf.
What swordsman in the World could confidently show off his sword in front of that name.
Could accept the evaluation.
Right now, even Wongeom and the Grey Wolf would need great Determination if they were to unfold their swords in front of each other and be evaluated.
Despite their thick experience.
But look at that young man.
An attitude full of Expectation, let alone Determination.
Audacious.
The swordsmanship seniors thought without realizing it.
Of course, there was not a single negative Emotion in it.
How could they hate that young, talented, and confident young man?
They were just wary.
The harm that absolute confidence could do to him.
Actually.
He was engaging in the Eccentricity of combining various Fields, including magic, due to that absolute confidence.
They made an Assumption.
If Lisir had purely walked the path of swordsmanship.
Could they still try to find flaws in Lisir’s sword like they do now?
No.
It would probably have been impossible.
That monstrous talent blooms in the best situation.
The explosive power at that time.
They couldn’t even dare to guess.
It could be said to be the Reason why he had to be made to experience frustration.
“Shall we begin?”
They moved to the backyard of Goose Manor, where Lisir usually trained.
Lisir, who was standing in his place, said with a sword in his hand.
“…”
Delayed answer.
The Gaze of the three swordsmen were focused on something other than Lisir.
Dray Ye Mastien.
He had already joined the group.
He ran into Lisir’s party moving in a group in the hallway and followed them.
Eyes wide with Expectation and overwhelming Breath were a bonus.
“Ah! Please, don’t mind me.”
They had neither the Qualification nor the Justification to issue an Expulsion Order to him, who was an acquaintance of the Noble and the owner of the Mansion.
Above all.
His eyes were shining too brightly.
Enough to be followed by Guilt if they told him to leave.
In the end, they left Dray behind and said to Lisir.
-Sorry to keep you waiting. You can start.
“Yes, I understand.”
-Ah, wait a minute! Lisir. That sword.
“Yes? Are you talking about Zallak?”
-Yes. I would like you to use a different sword for this demonstration, not that sword.
If Lisir used the Power of Advancement, nothing would work.
-Why!?!
At that time, Zallak shouted.
-Why are you trying to separate me and Lisir! Am I not enough as Lisir’s sword!?
-W, why are you suddenly doing this, Holy Sword. Calm down.
-Lisir’s true swordsmanship…! I was finally able to truly connect with Lisir!!! I was able to become one with Lisir!!!
“Zallak. Your expression is a bit unpleasant.”
Thanks to Zallak’s cooperation（?）, Lisir was able to replace the sword without any Lingering Feelings.
-No!!! Don’t abandon me, Lisir!!!
“Anyone who hears it will think I sold it to a hardware store.”
Lisir held the unremarkable Iron Sword that Gorein handed him.
All preparations were completed.
The three swordsmen put the chaotic Atmosphere behind them and straightened their Heart.
A critical Viewpoint was a critical Viewpoint in its own way.
As long as that criticism was ultimately for the purpose of helping Lisir-
They had to find fault but offer him a clear improvement Plan.
Numerous flaws that could be illuminated by a critical Viewpoint.
Among them, it is to distinguish what actually has room for improvement.
Wongeom asked Lisir to make it more certain.
-Lisir. What kind of sword is your sword?
Lisir had reached the Realm of Master.
His sword, which was no longer completely covered by someone else’s Shadow, would have a uniqueness that only he could unfold.
“It is a sword that contains everything about me.”
-Hmm…! Okay! I, Wongeom, will watch closely what you put into that sword! Tell me the name!
“Dark Magic Swordsmanship.”
-Dark?
Before he could ask the meaning of that meaningful name, Lisir’s body leaped forward.
To cut down an invisible virtual Enemy.
Rapid Advancement.
An unexpected and sudden Rank of rise that an invisible virtual Enemy cannot predict.
Followed by Spirit Power performed with Unique Magic.
A Sandstorm and greyish-white flames combine to create a fierce whirlwind.
The Strike performed after confusing the target’s five senses in that way.
It was the Murderer’s secret technique, finished with Sword Qi.
“How is it? Are there any areas for improvement in my swordsmanship?”
He pushed himself harder than usual in front of the three people, and the result was good.
Lisir asked with a Relief Expression, bleeding from every hole in his face.
“…Swordsmanship?”
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