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The greatest spearman of the continent.

The greatest genius of the continent.

There were many nicknames attributed to Pierce.

But before Pierce, there was a swordsman that held the nickname as a genius.

His name was Brian Miles.

As the firstborn of Viscount Miless house, Brian showed exceptional talent in swordsmanship and achieved the level of an elementary swordsman before he attended the academy.

For Brian, who may become the kingdoms first swordmaster, the Rinse royalty provided advanced swordsmanship and mana techniques, as well as various herbs known to increase the understanding of mana.

Possibly thanks to this total support, Brian achieved the pinnacle of swordsmanship within the first year of Tron Academy.

The expectations, that the Rinse Kingdoms first swordmaster may be born at this rate, bubbled.

But.

He stopped just there.

Roan made a short sigh.

The reason Brian was called the unfortunate genius.

For some reason, Brians growth stopped in his second year at the academy.

Although achieving the pinnacle of swordsmanship at the age of seventeen was an amazing achievement, to Brian who looked towards a greater height, the inexplicable halt in his growth was a torment.

Little by little, he slowly crumbled and

Ultimately with the appearance of Pierce, another genius, no, a genius on a different level, he completely collapsed.

In the end, the genius who received the Kingdoms expectations to become the first swordmaster ended his own life at the young age of twenty eight.

Is it the second year after the halt?

Roan looked at Brian.

A face full of fatigue.

It seems hes already began to burn out.

He needlessly felt pity for him.

Then.

Thank you for the special lecture. It was an interesting topic. But doesnt Sir Baron Tales real worth lie as a warrior who commands battlefields? I heard that your spearmanship is incredible.

The rumors tend to be exaggerated.

Roan smiled.

Still with a weary look, Brian spoke.

Please have a duel with me.

He deeply bowed from his waist.

A very polite and respectful attitude.

And to Roan who knew his future, he felt some desperation from that sight.

Hes probably looking for a breakthrough.

Roan deeply inhaled.

Perhaps, this duel could help him.

An event that happened to neither Roan nor Brian in the last life.

Sure. Lets have a duel.

Soon as he finished his words, Brian raised his head.

A crack appeared in his worn-out expression.

Although very slightly, his joy could be felt.

On the side, several students pumped their fists in delight.

They were the brats who ridiculed Roan when he had first entered the Tron Academy.

Its the work of those brats.

A bitter smile formed.

Most likely, they babbled something about possibly feeling something if he fought with a warrior who fought in real battles.

And Brian likely agreed feeling like grabbing at straws.

But either way, it was true that he himself wanted to help Brian.

If this event went well, the Rinse Kingdoms first swordmaster may be born.

He could be a good rival for Pierce too.

For course, he would have like to keep him by his side and use him if there was a chance.

Wow! This is big!

A duel between the expeditions hero, Sir Baron Roan Tale, and our academys best swordsman, Brian!

Who do you think will win?

Even if Sir Baron Tale has incredible spearmanship, Brians mana control should be much better.

Eey. Its a duel, a duel. Use of mana isnt allowed in a duel. They will be fighting purely with swordsmanship and spearmanship.

The students became greatly excited at the suddenly decided duel.

Without minding the reactions around him, Brian walked towards the stage.

Brian! Brian!

The students chanted Brians name.

This is completely unexpected.

Principle Fred Brown, who was watching the events from the side, made a difficult expression.

Soon, he turned his head toward Professor Rambel Valley from the knight school.

Professor Valley. Please prepare the duel.

Yes. Understood.

Rambel quickly nodded his head and stood up.

Quickly, he sent several students to training fields shed to bring the weapons and armors for training.

The table on top of the stage was moved aside and an arena was soon prepared.

The academys professors, including Fred, made a peculiar expression.

I should be able to see those rumored skills.

If Brian can take a complete victory, he could pull back the interests that were waning until now.

All the while, Roan and Brian stared at each other on top of the stage.

Thank you for accepting the duel.

Brian deeply lowered his head.

Roan faintly smiled as he shook his head.

It will be a good lesson for me as well.

A meeting between the young geniuses that will lead the Rinse Kingdom.

Just that made this duel worthy enough.

Amongst several wooden swords, Brian picked one up.

Sir Baron Tale.

Yes. What is it?

Roan, who likewise was choosing a wooden pole, looked at Brian.

Since we will be having a duel, why dont we have a real duel?

Hhm.

Roan slightly frowned.

There was a big difference between a regular duel and a real duel.

If a regular duel was like training where the two compared their skills and matched their moves, a real duel was more like a fight that always ends with a clear winner and loser.

The only difference simply being the use of edgeless weapons, it was a duel where ones life could be in danger with a small mistake.

Is that truly necessary?

Brian awkwardly smiled at those words and replied.

I want to feel the true spearmanship as it is. The spearmanship

A strength went into the light in his eyes.

That Sir Baron Tale used on top of the battlefields.

A polite yet desperate voice.

In truth, Brian had already dueled with countless knights.

But even so, his growth remained stalled, and he felt an unknown need.

A thirst like a burning throat.

If I fight against skills from real fights, wouldnt something be different?

There was such an expectation.

Because of that, he requested a duel to Roan despite knowing that his juniors temptations were simply immature.

Brian stared straight into Roans two eyes.

Feeling that stare, Roan exhaled a short sigh.

It seems he is quite frustrated.

He slowly nodded his head.

Sure. Lets have a real duel.

Thank you very much.

Brian lowered his head once again.

Swinging a wooden sword around, he stretched his body.

On the other hand, Roan, who had been choosing a wooden pole, walked up to the leather armors.

Un? Armor?

Is he actually going to wear armor when they are having a duel?

Is he perhaps afraid of getting hit by a wooden sword?

The students clamored.

That was the same for the professors.

Most of all, the knight school professors squinted their foreheads and criticized.

Armor despite having a duel. This is a first.

Yes. Sir Baron Tale isnt being manly at all. To wear armor in a duel with a student.

Thats not chivalry. As expected of someone from a common soldier background.

Principle Fred Brown, who was quietly listening, shook his head.

Its a real duel. It isnt a problem whether he wears armor or not.

But, but theres no knight who actually does that.

The knight school professor shouted in protest.

Fred shook his head.

Somehow, a sigh leaked out.

Huu. Those knights empty rituals cht. Theyre people wholl search for courtesy even when life is in danger.

Fred, who originally was from a civil official background, became speechless at the knights stubbornness and useless courtesy.

All the while, the clamor slowly became louder.

But without minding it, Roan scrupulously put on the leather armor.

Not only that, Roan didnt forget about leather gauntlets and helmet and put them on.

Its looser than I thought.

After swinging his wooden pole several times, Roan once again tied the armors strings.

Lightly jumping and bowing his back, he carefully checked if there was anything uncomfortable.

Are you wearing leather armor in a duel?

Roan smiled at Brians words.

Because its a real duel.

Tapping his leather armor, he continued his words.

In real fight, protection is a must.

Hmm.

Brian quietly sighed.

For him who received the knight schools teachings, it was something hard to understand.

Doesnt he feel that its cowardly and dishonorable?

The traditional thought pattern of knights.

At such Brian, Roan inwardly shook his head.

This eras knights, especially the students, were focused on useless and empty rituals and looks.

A real duel was the same as a real fight.

Not properly wearing protection in a situation where life could come and go was reckless.

Pierce and Brians difference. Perhaps that was the difference between experience in real fight and ones mindset.

Pierce began as a common soldier running on the battlefields and fought on the frontlines and raised merits even after becoming Reil Bakers student.

On the other hand, Brian entered the academy and received training in swordsmanship and trained as a royal knight after graduating.

If my guess is right

A faint smile hung on Roans mouth.

I should show exactly what a real fight is like.

He planned to change that mindset immersed in empty rituals.

After a short bow, Roan and Brian took their distance.

The wooden pole and sword pointed at each other.

The preparation for the duel was finished.

Ready!

Rambel raised his right hand.

Suddenly, the light in Roans eyes changed.

Within the calm eyes, a fire sparked.

At the same time, a breathtaking pressure exuded from his entire body.

That was a chill and a killing intent that brought a razor-edged blade to mind.

Hph!

Rambel, who was about to announce the duels start, nervously swallowed.

The hairs on his body stood up and a cold sweat ran down.

But comparably, his situation was better.

Brian, who was facing Roan, momentarily couldnt breath.

Mana? No. This is aura.

This kind of experience was a first.

Is this what a real warrior who walks the battlefields look like?

His eyes sharply trembled.

On the other hand, the professors and the students away from the stage didnt notice the change.

The ones who could feel Roans breathtaking killing intent and pressure were only Brian and Rambel.

Gulp.

Brian swallowed with his dry mouth.

Somehow, his heart thumped.

This. This is what I wanted.

Strength went into the hand holding the wooden sword.

A strange silence continued.

But the students who didnt know what was happening on the stage tilted their heads and complained.

What? Why arent they starting?

What happened?

Whats going on?

The clamor slowly became louder.

Only then, Rambel took hold of himself a step late and roared.

Begin!

At the same time, he escaped to a corner of the stage.

Even he, who was the knight schools professor, had hard time taking on Roans pressure.

Hes like someone who has only been on battlefields for decades.

It just wasnt a pressure that matched Roans age.

At that moment, the students cheers exploded.

Waaaaa!

They became feverishly excited when the duel began.

Feeling the heat from the students, Brian slightly bent his knees.

Ill attack fir.

He aimed for the first strike.

But the one who moved first was Roan.

Tat!

Roan kicked the floor and threw his body toward Brian.

The tip of the pole sharply shook and cut the space.

Brian quickly moved outside of the poles range.

Good.

In that brief moment he relaxed.

The length of Roans pole suddenly extended.

In that short moment, he had kicked the ground once again.

Hph!

Swallowing empty air, Brian twisted his body.

Pat!

The tip of the pole scratched his side and passed.

Certainly, theres no waste.

With a single strike, Brian realized that Roans spearmanship was extremely efficient.

Is this the real spearmanship? Then Illl

Rubbing his foot against the ground, he turned his body.

The tip of the sword cut through the space and danced.

This is the royalty and nobles advanced swordsmanship!

It was the strongest swordsmanship made from the core and the quintessence of the kingdoms best swordsmanship.

To create this, the royal knights as well as all the powerful warriors and scholars gathered their strengths together.

Pat!

The sword dizzily moved and drew a complex path.

Hmm.

At the sight of the sword that looked like it would immediately break his entire body, Roan clenched his teeth.

Zing.

Kalians Tears activated.

Suddenly, the movement of Brians sword as well as the entire world slowed down.

Its certainly a fancy swordsmanship.

Looking at the swords trajectory that seemed like there was nowhere to run from, Roan clicked his tongue.

Quickly, he swung his pole and stabbed into the node of the swords trajectory.

Tung!

With a clean sound of impact, the sword bounced off.

Heavy.

Roan was shocked at the heavy weight that was felt along with the impact.

Brians sword wasnt simply fancy.

It seems he wasnt called a genius for nothing.

Roan too would had a hard time winning without the Kalians Tears.

On the other hand, Brian was greatly surprised as well.

He cut the swords movement with a single strike?

He pushed exactly into the link between his sword movements.

This had never happened even once before.

The rumors were actually lacking.

Biting his lips, Brian twisted his shoulder.

The sword that bounced off, twisted once and headed toward Roan once again.

Tang! Tudung! Tung! Tung!

Along with the sound of impact, a fierce battle ensued.

Actively using Kalians Tears, Roan easily blocked Brians ferocious attacks.

Perhaps because of that, Brians movement became more and more aggressive.

No, to be exact, he became more excited.

Even though he attacked from whichever direction, whatever technique, and with varying strength, Roan blocked them with unbelievable ease.

Thanks to that, he could bring out all the swordsmanship and techniques he knew as much as he wanted.

This is a first.

Until now, all the duels couldnt pass fifty bouts.

Within fifty bouts, either his opponent or he himself lost.

Thanks to that, he didnt have any memory of swinging the sword as much as he wished.

But now, it was different.

If its now, I think I can bring out everything I know.

He naturally became exhilarated.

Forgetting that this was a real duel, he purely focused his mind on the tip of his sword.

Ssk!

As his focus reached the peak, his mana unknowingly flew down the sword.

Pat!

A bluish mana faintly shined along the edge.

Hm!

Roan, who had been easily bouncing off the sword, frowned at the sudden change.

He tried to step back and push away, but Brian furiously attacked instead.

Cant be helped.

Shaking his head inwardly, Roan used the Flamdor mana technique.

From the mana hole, a calm and powerful strength flew out.

Pat!

Along the pole, a clear light of mana took place.

Tang! Tadang! Tang!

Even the sounds of the impact changed.

A sharp sound hit his ears.

Kuuk!

Roan clenched his teeth.

A stinging feeling on his hands.

As Brian began to actively use mana, it became hard to take him on.

Certainly, if they only compared their mastery of mana techniques, Brian was a step or two ahead.

But even so, I cant simply back off like this.

Roan poured mana into the Kalians Tears.

Suddenly.

Pat!

The entire world was colored in a golden light.

Hm. So thats how hes using the mana.

Looking at the mana swirling in Brians body and the sword, Roan smiled.

Just by understanding the flow of mana, he could predict when and how Brians attack will come.

Un?

At that moment, Roans eyes caught a strange flow.

The mana that was smoothly flowing in Brians body momentarily twitched and bounced off everywhere as if it hit a wall.

The bounced off mana soon collected together as one, and followed the mana road down the sword.

What?

An extremely short moment.

It suddenly and momentarily happened.

Without Kalians Tears, he wouldnt have been able to notice.

Then.

Pat!

The sword passed by his ears.

But Roan, to whom the entire worlds movement felt slow enough to yawn, easily dodged.

Uak!

Did you see that?

I thought his head was going to break apart from the sword!

The students, who were watching, shouted out in surprise.

This was the same for the professors.

Did he use mana just now?

To use mana in a duel! Its too dangerous.

The ruckus was loud.

But on the other hand, Fred was calm.

Did I ever see Brian be that passionate?

He didnt.

Especially recently, Brian always looked tired.

For now, lets wait and see.

Fred shook his hand toward the professors to calm them down.

If the situation becomes dangerous, lets step in at that moment.

At those words, the professors tried to mumble and say something, but soon nodded.

All the while, Roan and Brians fight become even more fierce.

And as it went on, Brians focus reached its height.

Now in his eyes, even Roan wasnt seen.

The only thing that was seen was the end of his sword.

Just a bit more! Just a bit more!

If this went on just a little bit more, he felt that he could break through his stagnation.

Below the extremely high concentration, a sweet expectation slowly arose.

That was the problem.

The desire took hold of Brians concentration and shook it.

Just a bit more!!!!!!!

In that one moment, Brians movement changed.

The fierce yet stable movement changed to a raw madness.

The one who realized this change first was Roan.

His emotion quivered!

Blocking the attacks that fell like a storm, Roan stepped back.

The mana inside Brians body jumped as if insane.

If this goes on, his mana will overflow!

Becoming crippled was certain, and he could lose even his life if not careful.

Roan put strength into his hands holding the pole.

But he couldnt carelessly attack.

Killing him would be much easier, but

Suppressing him was a problem.

At that moment.

Un? Again?

The mana inside Brian once again bounced off everywhere as if it was blocked.

Its an extremely short instance, but Brians movements become unnatural whenever the mana bounced off.

Bouncing off the attacks that rained down, Roan raised his focus.

Waiting for the moment the mana inside Brian bounced off.

Thankfully, once Brian lost his consciousness and rioted, that instance became more common.

Tung!

Once again, the mana inside Brian bounced out.

Now!

Dizzily moving his two feet, Roan twisted his pole.

Pat!

Cutting through the space, the poles tip hit Brians chest.

Truly a lightning-like attack.

Brian, who was in middle of an attack, couldnt dodge or block.

Puck!

Kuuk!

Lowering his left shoulder, Brian felt pain.

Roan turned his body just like that and swung his pole.

Puck!

The pole powerfully hit Brians left side.

Kuk!

Grabbing his side, Brian stepped back.

But the light in his eyes was still ferocious, and the mana inside his body, as expected, was jumping as if insane.

Just a bit, just a bit more!!!!!

While exuding a mad aura, Brian charged towards Roan.

Poor kid.

Roan exhaled a short sigh.

From Brian, he could feel the incredible pressure and weight a genius must carry.

He mustve been desperate to live up to the others expectations.

That desperation must have led to this rampage.

Roan squinted his eyes at the sword that was cutting through the air and about to halve his face.

Ssk.

Brians sword almost touched Roans nose and closely passed by.

A perfect calculation of distance.

Ptt!

But even though it didnt touch, the nose was cut and the blood flew.

It was because of the mana.

Uuhuk!

Uwah!

Cries exploded amongst the students.

Roan slightly squinted his eyes, but didnt pause or hesitate.

Tat!

Stomping down on the sword that slid down, he jumped toward Brians chest.

Un?

Eh?

A spearman attempting close combat?

The students as well as the professors had confused expressions.

On the other hand, Roans expression was clam.

He pushed his body below Brians right arm.

Spt!

As if swinging around a tree, Roan turned to Brians back.

At the same time, he wrapped Brians arm and neck with his right arm and grabbed his right shoulder with his left arm.

A perfect choke.

Kuhuk.

Suffocated, Brian made a painful gasp.

He struggled to push Roan off, but Roan moved closer instead.

This is the choke hold of the Reid battle technique.

Roan poured mana into his two arms.

The muscles expanded tautly.

In the end, Brian couldnt take it despite struggling and fell on his back.

Kuhuk. Kuk!

Brian drooled as his eyes flipped.

Word for word the very moment before fainting.

All the strength in his body went out.

Huu.

Only then did Roan let go of his choke hold.

Keek! Keek!

Brian breathed roughly as he coughed.

Roan stood up from the stop and fixed the loose armor.

Of course, his eyes were on Brian.

For now, the mana is just about stable un?

When he thought up to that point.

Brians mana that was calming down bounced off here and there within his body, and once again began to boil.

Kuluk!

Coughing deeply once more, Brian stood up.

His lips shined with a bloody light.

Its not over yet.

He spoke with a common tone, but madness could be felt.

Brian was still on a rampage.

What a pain.

Roan creased his forehead.

At that moment.

Ssun!

Brian gathered all of the mana inside his body.

Zzk.

The wooden sword couldnt hold on and cracks appeared here and there.

Uuaaaahh!

With a horrible shriek, Brian kicked the ground.

He planned to put his all into this final strike.

It certainly wasnt a good plan.

Hell be crippled if this goes on!

Roan quickly took up his wooden pole.

He observed the stream of mana inside Brian running toward him.

Just once more! Let the stream stop just once more!

There was only one way to stop the rampage.

Stabbing in his own mana the very moment when Brians mana momentarily bounce out.

If not careful, Brians entire mana could be lost, but it was better than becoming crippled or dead.

Just once, just once.

Holding the pole, Roan squinted at the stream of mana inside Brians body.

By then, Brian was already right in front of him.

If not careful, his head could be broken apart by a wooden sword full of mana.

Gulp.

Dry spit was swallowed naturally and a cold sweat ran down his forehead.

Should I dodge?

A critical moment.

Then.

Tung.

The mana inside Brian bounced out in every direction.

Flinch.

Brian himself didnt notice, but the tip of his sword faintly shook.

Now!

Stepping forward with his left foot, Roan quickly lunged with his pole.

Boom!

Straight on.

With a blast, the left foot crashed into the stage.

The wooden pole cut and flew through space and hit the tip of Brians wooden sword.

BOOM!

A blast rang out once again.

Brians wooden sword exploded out everywhere.

Because the manas stream was momentarily cut off, it couldnt take on Roans attack.

Just like that, Roan pushed the pole forward.

Puk!

The tip of the pole stabbed Brians stomach.

At the same time, a string of mana entered his body.

Paat!

Roans mana tore through Brians mana road.

Thanks to that, Brians mana that momentarily blasted out couldnt clump again and returned to the mana hole.

Kuhuk!

Grabbing at his chest, Brian fell down just like that.

Kung.

A kneeling posture.

Kuluk! Kuk.

He threw up several dry coughs.

Putting away the pole, Roan looked inside of Brians body.

Huh. Thankfully, it seems to have calmed down.

He leaked a sigh of relief.

Roans mana that tore through Brians body was also naturally dissipating.

Puk!

Roan planted the wooden pole next to his foot.

Kuluk!

Brian, who was continuing to cough, turned to Roan with a troubled face.

The madness that had filled his face was completely gone.

I, Im sorry.

Brian knew well what he had done.

He quickly lowered his head.

Looking at that sight, Roan made a faint smile.

Student Miles. I think

A gentle voice.

You shouldnt use that mana technique.

He couldnt be sure, but Brians stagnation in his growth was probably due to that damned mana technique that the kingdoms geniuses made.

The mana inside his body didnt flow naturally and was bouncing off bit by bit. It definitely isnt something natural.

Because they inputted this and that and everything known to be good, it resulted in an unexpected problem.

And

Roan tapped his armor.

Next time, please wear an armor. The basics are always important.

Exhaling a long sigh, he stepped back.

Somehow, he didnt feel quite satisfied.

I feel like I helped him, but why do I feel iffy?

He shook his head and looked toward the students.

The students were shocked half out of their minds at Roans win.

That was the same for the professors.

The breathless silence continued.

In the end, Roan awkwardly smiled and open his mouth.

The duel is over.

Only then, quiet exclamations sounded here and there.

Ah!

Woaaah.

The exclamations soon turned to cheers.

Woaaaahh!

Amazing!

What, what was that last move?

What about that choke from before!

The sound of claps poured down.

Roan Tale! Roan Tale!

Roan! Roan!

Roan cheerfully smiled and waved his hand.

Is it finally over

The day felt too long.

Roan lightly bowed toward Rambel, who was standing off at the edge of the stage, and moved his feet.

eet.

Then.

Sir, Sir Baron Tale!

He heard Brians voice.

Roan simply stood at the end of the stage and turned his head to look at him.

Brian was still kneeling.

His face somehow looked relieved yet empty.

I have a request.

A powerful voice.

At the same time, it was a desperate voice.

Brian planted his two hands on the floor.

He looked straight into Roans two eyes and continued his words.

Please take me with you!

< Tron Academy 3 > End.

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