The Bastard’s Way of Life of the Returning Swordsman

Episode 23

Relic of the Great Dragon (3)

‘I’m glad, though. It would have been difficult if I had even competed with Ray.’

unlike appearances.

Theo let out a sigh of relief.

From dungeons to gymnasiums.

This was because the continued fierce battle had already exhausted both physical strength and magical power.

After clearing the dungeon and coming out.

-Do, young boy! We all kept looking, where did you go?

-what’s the matter? Is there something going on?

-Right now, there is a gang fight in the 4th gymnasium… … !

He couldn’t rest properly because he rushed to the news that the 4th gymnasium had become a dwarf.

‘Something was obtained as an additional clear reward.’

[Congratulations! You succeeded in hunting the Lesser Drake and successfully completed Tutorial Quest #12.]

[Rating: A+]

[I got ‘Lesser Drake’s Tooth’ as a reward.]

[I got ‘Lesser Drake’s Claw’ as a reward.]

[Acquired the ＜Skill＞ permission as an additional reward based on the evaluation.]

The quest reward received in two months was valuable enough to make up for the long wait.

item first.

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[Lesser Drake’s Tooth]

· Type: Material

· Effect: Reinforcing material for making weapons. It works to increase strength.

· Conditions for use: Level 10

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[Lesser Drake’s Claw]

· Type: Material

· Effect: Reinforcing material for making weapons. It is effective in raising expectations.

· Conditions for use: Level 10

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Demonic beasts usually caught in the sea are said to have made a ‘windfall’ if the form is intact.

It was because it was very useful for making weapons and armor.

But among those monsters, Lesser Drake, who had a high grade, dulled the blade of the sword and threatened Theo.

Even if it wasn’t for the ＜Beginner Series＞, it was clear that Theo would be of great help in making new weapons and armor.

But.

Among the things Theo received as a reward, there was one that caught his eye the most.

It was a ‘skill’.

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[Skill list (▼)]

– Lesser Drake Fear

– [Not applicable]

– [Not applicable]

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[Lesser Drake Fear]

· Grade: D+

· Proficiency: 1%

Effect: Overwhelms the surroundings with Lesser Drake’s own life force. Plants a fear effect on a target lower than the caster.

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The intense life that makes the skin tingle drives the opponent into confusion and fear. There is no more deadly weapon than this on the battlefield where cool judgment is important.

It is for this reason that polyps reign as predators in the ecosystem.

Any creature exposed to the dragon’s slash is bound to bow its head.

However, the skill seemed to allow him to artificially display such a dragon kill.

Although it belongs to Lesser Drake, who is out of style.

Still, there are many advantages to having it.

In fact, Theo was able to control the atmosphere of the 4th gymnasium by simply activating his skill.

Despite his lack of stamina, he was able to subdue Holcus at once, thanks to breaking his momentum first.

‘Two squares left. I can learn two more of these skills in the future… … ? I really don’t think there’s any scam.’

Theo enjoyed the effect of the skill to the fullest, but still remained alert to Ray without relaxing.

And.

“Cheer up, bloody. mindless can’t talk See you at the opening ceremony.”

She walked away, just as Theo and the others showed up uttering incomprehensible words.

Whirik!

A new technique so fast that even Theo’s eyesight couldn’t keep up with it.

“… … ?”

‘Conversation? What do you mean?’

What the hell did you come for?

It was like that in the previous life, but it was hard to guess what Ray was thinking.

“Well, we too… … !”

On the other hand, Jenkins and his gang, who were trying to bury Ray and Holcus, tried to sneak back when they noticed.

Chow!

Before they knew it, Wellington swung a sword wind in front of them and blocked the road.

“Shouldn’t we leave an arm behind before we go?”

“… … !”

“… … !”

“… … !”

In an instant, the faces of Jenkins and his gang became contemplative.

* * *

Evelyn’s temples ached.

It was because of the fact that a major incident occurred while she was away for a while.

“So… … The other side talked behind Master Theo first, and you guys couldn’t stand it and fought?”

“Yeah, yes… … .”

“And in the end, these four months came?”

nodding… … .

The followers couldn’t meet Evelyn’s eyes and only looked at the ground.

Full!

Every time I heard this grinding, my head went down more and more.

The Evelyn they had been through was such a scary person.

It was not for nothing that he was called a tiger instructor at Baekgap Yonggidae.

“I must have told you not to fight? But I didn’t keep that, so I got this tail? I will be thrilled.”

Rumors of the incident at the 4th Gymnasium had already spread all over Winterer.

– Over the past two months, the idiot of the Rose Palace has been training in close quarters with the one sword he learned from the head of the household, and has become very strong.

-The 4th Jun of the North, who found out about this, confronted Theo.

-Theo said that he knocked down all 4 quarts in one blow.

– Heukwoong was seriously injured and was taken to the emergency room, Sulbingom was knocked out, and the inspector (劍獅子) knelt down.

-The idiot of the Rose Palace said that since there is no one to be his opponent, anyone who wants to prove their skills should come to the 4th gymnasium.

Rumors, some of which are true, and others that are outrageously exaggerated.

But.

One thing was certain.

Theo’s name was strongly imprinted on everyone in Winterer.

– Seomho.

The nickname that used to go around only among a few people has spread widely.

‘A moderate level of fame is good, but too much fame only invites checks.’

But Evelyn didn’t like that situation.

Moderate celebrity is obviously good.

However, too much fame only calls for vigilance.

In particular, in a situation where a big event called the Flowering Ceremony was just around the corner like now, it was rather negative.

‘Individual skills are important at the Flowering Ceremony, but teamwork is just as important.’

In order to keep Theo in check, if several people decided to bully him, he could be bullied as much as he wanted.

I don’t know if I know Evelyn’s worries.

Theo was engaged in sword fighting with Wellington, whom he hadn’t seen in a long time.

Cha Cha Cha Window-

‘It’s gotten much sharper. It becomes obstinate.’

Every time Theo’s sword flashed, Wellington’s footsteps were pushed back a little.

It was now clear who had the upper hand in the difference in skill between the two.

Obviously, Wellington’s swordsmanship skills are still high.

Theo’s sword was characterized by quickly finding the opponent’s weakness and relentlessly attacking it.

Daejeon rather than sparring,

It looked more like sword fighting than swordsmanship.

‘Where did you have a real fight?’

Even though I knew full well that Theo hadn’t budged from Dongbaek Palace, I couldn’t help but think that way.

It was because the smell of people who had mastered the sword through countless battles and firing lines was too strong.

People like that aren’t usually called ‘prosecutors’.

Call me ‘warrior’.

It may be the closest to Ragnar.

‘Really, it’s an incredible speed of development.’

Evelyn clicked her tongue inwardly.

As a teacher, it was a joy to have a disciple become stronger, but it was also a burden.

Of course, I never meant to give up on this fun thing.

‘For the remaining five days, I’ll have to focus on refining my rough style.’

Evelyn decided to put her worries aside.

The checks around you are already unavoidable.

then?

What can I do?

Even with that check, it’s enough to make Theo so overwhelmingly strong that he can’t do anything about it.

Evelyn was already thinking of making Theo the protagonist of the Flowering Ceremony.

If Julius found out about this, he would go on a rampage, saying that there would be too many competitors.

well, what can i do

‘It’s a law to reap what you sow.’

You’ve been harassing me all this time, so now the captain has to suffer too, right?

Evelyn suddenly felt better as she thought of Julius tearing her hair out.

Ughhh!

“… … .”

“… … .”

“… … .”

Seeing Evelynn’s laugh, Sybil and her followers trembled and quickly turned their heads to the side as if they hadn’t seen them.

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On the way home after all training is over.

Wellington was wrapped in an unknown and strange feeling.

‘Now I really can’t stand it even with my skills.’

Wellington laughed, remembering Theo’s overwhelming momentum against Ray and Holcus.

Still, I didn’t think that Theo would lose if he tried his best until two months ago, before he started training in earnest.

what the hell happened in the meantime?

Theo seemed to be a completely different person.

Fighting spirit, skill, and sense of battle are all sharpened.

‘To be able to defeat that Holcus with a single sword… … I never even thought of it.’

He won’t be able to do that either.

Most of the northern 4th ranks didn’t have much of a difference in skill.

‘I thought I was getting stronger too. I put in that much effort.’

Wellington fiddled with the handle of the sword hanging from his waist.

“Is this a difference in talent?”

Obviously, I am happy that my friend has become stronger.

The fact that I broke the ignorance I received from my family and started to receive attention is something I am proud of.

But still.

This bitterness is unavoidable.

Talent.

Is it because of that word?

The words my father once said did not leave my mind.

– Is it because the blood that occupies half of you is humble? I’m really sorry for your talent. It’s just unfortunate that you are the only heir that Heaven has allowed me to do.

For the past 10 years, I’ve been struggling to sleep at night in order to get in his eyes, holding the sword over and over again.

How much more harshly do I have to grip the sword here?

Kwaaak.

Around the time when the grip on the handle of the sword was full of strength.

Poof!

“… … Who are you?”

Wellington stopped walking down the street and suddenly drew his sword from his waistband and aimed it at his back.

Dark eyes stared at the empty alley.

And.

“If you don’t come out, I’ll judge the business as unreasonable and cut it… … !”

“As expected, I can’t stand the master’s senses.”

thump-

A familiar face walked out of the alley where there was obviously nothing.

Wellington’s eyes widened slightly.

I met someone completely unexpected.

“Ralph?”

A middle-aged man in a butler’s uniform.

It was Ralph Giggs, the chief butler of the Narcio family, who had taken care of Wellington since he was a child.

“How have you been, young master?”

“so so. What’s going on here?”

“Of course, I came to see the young master before the flowering ceremony.”

“me? Didn’t the family not have much interest in me?”

It was Wellington, who always showed a polite appearance when dealing with others, but now he was toxic cynical.

Ralph laughed bitterly.

“How can you say that? You must be the person responsible for the future of your family… … . More than that, I have something to ask for your understanding, Bocchan.”

“excuse?”

“Yes. Originally, only I and the vassal were scheduled to come, but inevitably, another person was also invited.”

Beogbujeok-

Behind Ralph, a person appeared with silent steps.

At that moment, Wellington’s face hardened.

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swish-

Squeak!

‘Ray Ragnar?’

On the way back to Dongbaek Palace, Theo strangely opened his eyes to the presence of someone secretly following him.

For me, it’s supposed to move quietly, but it’s moving quietly.

It wasn’t enough to fool Theo’s sensitive feelings.

‘They didn’t leave the area around the gym throughout the entire training period. What are you following me for? Do you really want to see the match?’

But I don’t think it’s anything like that.

‘If that’s the case, he would have asked me to come out right away and compete with swords.’

In fact, contrary to his cold appearance, Ray was a big headache for the intelligence department in his previous life because he had frequent unexpected actions.

-Don’t try to understand Rey Ragnar. Then there will be no end. Just accept it and accept it.

I wonder if such a word would have come out.

If there is a business, I will approach it somehow later.

Theo decided to just ignore it.

‘Still, Theo Ragnar, you’ve grown a lot. Not only do they buy the boundaries of the northern 4th level, but they are even compared together.’

A situation that was unthinkable in a previous life.

It is definitely a pleasure to be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the objects of longing.

It means that you are starting to gain recognition as a prosecutor.

But contrary to what I expected, it wasn’t as exciting or exciting.

Rather, it was closer to the grave side.

If it’s natural, do you feel it’s natural?

‘Did my eyes get too high?’

Theo thought that maybe it was the result of seeing Julius and Kyle’s sword.

Because the dragon island that remained deep in his heart completely changed his thoughts and interests.

“… … .”

Theo stretched out his hand toward the moonlit sky.

I tried to close my fists, but the moonlight only leaked through my fingers.

It was like looking at Yongseom.

‘I wanted to catch up somehow, so I kept practicing… … I don’t know if I’m on the right track.’

Julius was right when he said it would be difficult.

Climbing to a steep and high place was just as difficult.

In the process, the surrounding scenery and the other people who climbed the mountain together were not visible at all.

The Northern 4th Jun seemed to be just like that.

Is it because of that?

Right now at this moment.

A very small but big change was taking place in Theo’s mind.

– A longing to see the end of the sword.

The desire to be recognized by others with a simple sword has changed.

Of course, the thought of wanting to become a family head, or the determination to find and avenge the enemies of the previous life did not disappear.

higher aspirations than that.

It meant that the ideal he pursued had been created.

Before that, I was just busy living each day I was given, and I was only blaming my bad circumstances.

I had no intention of breaking this down somehow.

But now it was different.

will break it somehow

And I will stand up and reach that high place.

Theo promised that.

pass… … .

Before he knew it, the last remaining chain that had been binding his body and mind had also broken and disappeared.

“… … what?”

Theo stopped stepping into the entrance of Dongbaek Palace with a relieved heart.

… … .

For some reason, it was so quiet even though Dongbaek Palace and the surroundings were quiet.

An artificial sight.

It seemed there was an intruder.