Chapter 875 – The Hero’s Gaze Finals

At the impulsive words, the black knight… Put on a troubled expression.
I regretted my remark even a second ago.
That person. I think it was because I said it really impulsively.

But now, with this face, my determination has become firm.
He is a person with the personality to be troubled even in a desperate situation, even if he hears tempting words.
I’m aware that this is a bad thing that doesn’t fit the fairness with the other contestants, but do you know?
I’m not a perfect sage either. I think this kind of person deserves to be happy.
Let’s unleash our fire.

“…I think there is no meaning without my own strength. And, I have nothing to give you.”
“You saved my disciples, and the case is sufficient.”

Still, the dark knight’s troubled face did not disappear.
The thing is, I have to prove this guy’s sword…

“Black Knight-sama. Then, why don’t I fight using only the Black Knight-sama’s swordsmanship and skills instead of using my own skills?”
“…”

The black knight became expressionless for a moment.
What dwelled on that face was a terrible displeasure.

Soon he opened his mouth.

“Thank you very much for treating this old man, but I think it’s a ridiculous proposal.”

What a person.
He said that the blue-eyed young fellow would use your skills to compete in the contest instead.

He must have wanted to yell at me, asking if his swordsmanship, what he had accumulated so far, could be so easily imitated.
He would have felt blasphemed.

Even so, I try to calmly tell you in a soft voice.

The black knight.
He was a man I wanted to resemble not only in appearance, but also in speed.
I am a great person and a personality that can never be.

So, to express my sincerity to such a man, it is through actions rather than words.

I got up and distanced myself.
I stared at him staring at me with his puzzled eyes and slowly drew his sword.

A little vigilance.
Seeing him like that, I closed my eyes.

What comes to mind is an honest and strong swordsmanship that did not give an inch against the knights of the Demon Dragon Knights.
It’s clear enough to catch the eye.

I swung my sword into the air.

Hung.

It was bound to be awkward at first.
The clumsiness of feeling that you are just imitating a good manners.

But soon, the swordsmanship that really became mine.
Come to think of it, until now I had nothing to do with swordsmanship.
Cutting sword.
Space sword.
These swords, which are the prototype of all my skills, are skills, not swordsmanship.

Until now, my swordsmanship has only been wielding the things I used to use in games at the right time and place.

Don’t feel ashamed of that
That alone is already considered a great swordsmanship and state.

However. It is a clear fact that there is no systematic swordsmanship.

That’s me, swinging the sword.

Hit the front.
Horizontal weaving.
Withdraw the sword, wait for the opponent’s reaction, and stab it as if caught off guard.

Seed cutting.
Grasp the hilt of the sword with both hands, gather strength, and lift it up to cut.

You can’t just follow the posture.
It is necessary to reproduce everything in which part, how much force was applied, and how the gap was cut.

As I imitated his movements, the strength he had. The application of mana was learned naturally.

I swung my sword like a dance before I knew it.

Match. Match. Match.

A low, sure sound of applause awakened my spirit.

“Oh my god…”

The black knight was clapping with genuine admiration.

“The world… Is really wide.”
“…Are you okay?”
“You were just me.”

Even as he said that, there was no inferiority complex or jealousy on his face.

Admiration.
And just a little shy.

“Was my swordsmanship that easy to learn…?”
“No.”

I immediately denied it.
Even his honest sword was wielded throughout his life to build his own territory.
I bet. It would take even the so-called geniuses years to wield this swordsmanship properly.

So just.

“I’m just an out-of-the-box genius.”
“Haha.”

Objectively and subjectively, it was a fucking unlucky statement, but what if it was true?

Also, as I imitated his sword, I found out one more fact.

“Black Knight. Your mana breathing method…”
“Did you know that? Heh heh.”

The black knight nodded his head.

“My mana breathing method is incomplete.”
“…”
“There is a breathing method that has been passed down to the knights of the kingdom, but it was kicked out before it was fully mastered.”

Did he overwhelm the knight who had risen to the position of vice-captain of the Suruta Empire with his unfinished mana breathing technique?

…This person is also a genius.

He said with respect to him once more.

“Black Knight. Then, will you accept my offer?”

However, the black knight shook his head.

“I knew that your ability was great, and that you had the ability to take care of a horse. Even so.
“What is the purpose of the Black Knight?”
“?”

As he looked back at me, I slowly reminded him of his purpose.

“Do you want to prove the strength of the Black Knight-sama? Or do you want to show that the sword you have built over your lifetime is right?”
“…”
“My sword is the very sword of the Dark Knight. I am inspired by you and want to use your sword, and this is the path you have taken that has moved people’s hearts.”

The tickling words came out without any shame.
Because it was sincere.

“I swear I will not use anything other than what the Black Knight has taught me.”

Seeing my gaze earnestly asking if it would be okay, the black knight asked quietly.

“Why… Do you work so hard to make the longing of an old man like me come true?”
“Because it reminded me of my father.”

The black knight widened his eyes at the very honest answer.

I added to him like that.

“I’m also a fan of the Black Knight.”
Haha!”

This time, a bright smile appeared on his face.
He had a genuinely happy face.

“…Then, may I ask you a favor?”
“Please leave it to me.”

I thumped my chest and swore.

After that, I asked if there were any skills or tricks the black knight had learned.

The black knight revealed that there are skills he learned, but there are things he rarely uses.

“What is it?”
“Ummm…”

Instead of his horse, the black knight grabbed the handle of the greatsword leaning next to his bed.

Kulleong.

The shape of the greatsword changed, then it became smaller, and spikes protruded from the blade.

“Form change…! Alchemy magic!”
“Aha. Is that the official name of this magic?”
“Where did you learn this?”

This is a very difficult magic.
Even if you learn it, there are cases where it takes all day to transform.

Magic that is hard to practice even if you know the knowledge, and the senses are more important than the technique.

“There was a wizard who came to our village once. He was a nice person, so he showed me various magics.
“…”
“This is true. It seems embarrassing to show it to others… So I couldn’t bear to use it this time.”
“Haha…”

Laughter ensues.
You learned this by looking over your shoulder?
This person. More than you think.
You’re as genius as me
[Speaking like that seems like putting the Dark Knight down.]
What about me
[Fool…?]
Kyaaah.

Anyway.
I know how to write it too.
I used to practice while watching a certain alchemist anime.
In real battles, I fight while making all sorts of weapons.

Fighting while transforming one weapon rather than making various weapons…
Isn’t this also a romance?

I transformed my sword into a greatsword.

“Ohhh…! That’s amazing…!”

The admiration in the black knight’s eyes was a pity. Turned into embarrassment.

“Looking at it now, you seem to be a very famous person… I apologize if this old man has offended me…”
“No. Not at all.”

I’m sorry.

“As long as I’ve learned the swordsmanship of the Black Knight, in a way I’m not your disciple.”
Haha!”

It was nice to hear a pleasant laugh.

“But you, sir. What should I do with my appearance?”
“Ummm…”

It’s a face, well, there’s nothing wrong with being a black knight who covers his whole body with armor.
However, the black knight is one head taller than me.
I don’t know the face, but there is a big difference in the body shape.
But no problem.

I made an armor that covered my body with a change of nature.
Then, as if the armor and my body were one body, I firmly connected them with Ryunar, and the appearance of a perfect black knight stood there.

Of course, Key also made a magic insole that doesn’t feel out of place at all.
There is no sense of incongruity in moving because it is not on the feet, but on the armor here and there.

“This is true. There’s nothing I can’t do…”

It feels good to see the black knight constantly admiring.
After that, I took pictures of my whole body with magic and made detailed adjustments.

I asked while going through the adjustment.

“By the way, Mr. Black Knight, was the goal of this tournament, after all, to win?”
“It would have been nice if we could win the championship or first place, but I heard that the world’s strongest players were gathering… I hoped that it would be nice to enter the quarterfinals or 8th place. I think it was a miracle that I was able to advance to the finals only now.”

It’s the 8th…

Who was eliminated this time.

Bulger, the leader of the Black Tigers Mercenary Corps.
Cruel gonoban.
Full strength trurim.
Double casting double.
White top. Galag, the wizard of light.
Black top. The puppet wizard only.
Fearless Elvis.

Eight people like this.

There are currently about 40 participants left.
The Black Knight’s score is… Right in the middle.

Subsequent contestants who make an elimination score a higher score than the original contestant and lose 50 points if they are eliminated.

The Black Knight was not eliminated from this Battle Royale, but no one eliminated him, and since he was originally a follow-up participant, his score was not high.

Participants fight eight times in total.
However, at least one of them had to fight the invited players… Most of them pretended not to have one.

There are seven games where the players play properly.
At least four times.
You’ll have to win five times to get safely to 8th place.

No matter how much I copy my skills, I want to win quickly because the more I fight, the more likely I am to be found out.

I spoke in front of the black knight without showing any trivial concerns.

“Okay. Black Knight. Just trust me.”
“Please feel free to do so. Even if I got the lowest rank, my sword was only at that level.”

It’s more embarrassing to say that.
If you’re doing it on purpose, you’re a genius.

After that, the black knight said that he would find a place to stay separately.
It’s because I have to stay in this room from now on if I don’t want to be suspected.

“Leave it to me. I’ll find it as soon as possible…”

Smart smart

A sudden knocking sound.
The doctor from earlier came back… No.
The signs are familiar, but it’s absurd.

I immediately opened the door and asked.

“Are you a stalker?”
“I’m sorry I followed you.”

A maid who apologizes in an undisturbed manner even after openly insulting her.

She was Ellie, the chief maid of the Grise family.

“I’m sorry, but I understand the story. You can’t leave it to me.”
“If you do, please do it perfectly.”

At my voice mixed with a bit of hostility, she said without being disturbed, lowering her waist.

“Please leave it to me.”

Ellie, who avoided my feelings and followed me.
And if El and Leo show great trust in her, they can trust her.

It was as expected.
Ellie found the black knight’s place to stay and the means of transportation in just one minute, and she even got magic tools so that the black knight and I could contact each other regularly.

In addition, the black knight has little fear of being discovered because the only person who has shown her true self is the doctor.
By the way, it is said that the attending physician has already been recruited.

It’s fast, accurate and clean work.

Disguised as an urgent patient, the black knight on a stretcher slowly bowed his head to me, and I bowed my head to ask him to trust me.

“I’m coming.”

It seems that Ellie wants to check her whereabouts herself, probably because she confidently told her to leave it to her.

I nodded in gratitude, and was alone in the dark knight’s room.

Now the key to this room and his ID are in my possession.

…
…
By the way. What about my own alibi…?
No, I should have been convinced when I said that I had to leave my seat often because of an urgent quest, but…

By the way. 8th or 8th?
I don’t want to drag it on for as long as possible, but is there any way to get a lot of points without winning five times?

…I could make a new rule by brushing up on the teenage family, but it’s true that I warned Gald a while ago not to do this…

At that time, Repelt was contacted by Smado.
By the way, the academy also gives Smado to the seed.

Anyway, I got a call asking if I could see it in person.
I almost got mad at the moment, but because of the seriousness of my tone, it seems that I’m not talking about my secret meeting with her, but about work.

It was difficult now.
I texted him saying that it would be difficult to meet him for a few days, but Refeld didn’t answer for a long time.

I was nervous, wondering if I was upset, but she sent me an additional text message.

I quickly checked…

[Sorry for texting you like this… Dre. What do you think about a system that gives high scores to invited players or top ranked players, completes certain tasks, or earns points for winning?]
“…”

Gald.
Nice!