Imperial Guard - Chapter 53



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Cheon-sal-geom type 1, Ip-cheon (entering heaven).

Rael breathed magic into his sword, thinking of his brother from the sky.

It seemed that I could finally understand the swordsmanship of the Thousand-Year Sword Master.

‘This is some really crazy swordsmanship.’

Although Rael has read the entire original novel, none of the characters in the original novel shouted out skill names while fighting.

Having to say the word ‘Ipcheon’ was a unique characteristic of the Cheonsalgeom.

“Phew.”

Rael exhaled with a sigh and raised his sword.

The magical power surrounding him began to shine like stars in the sky.

“···Is this enlightenment!”

Rain opened his eyes wide as he looked at Rael like that.

It is impossible for a high-level warrior to become one level stronger through simple training alone.

There had to be a special moment called enlightenment.

“Captain. Isn’t enlightenment something that comes during battle?”

At that moment, one of the Knights of the Rain asked a question.

Rain shook his head at him.

“As you said, most people find enlightenment while crossing the line of death. However, the truly strong often find enlightenment in small places.”

Raindo also gained enlightenment from the gazes of the commoners of District 3 looking up to him and entered the Sword Master’s entrance.

The only way to break down the wall blocking your own path is to realize it yourself.

Rael is going through that process right now.

Sling-

Rael, holding a sword, walked towards Lane.

He took a stance and looked at Rain.

“Captain, can we have a sparring session one more time?”

“···As much as you want.”

Rain smiled as he felt a tingling magic from Rael.

He is the new wind of the empire.

As a single inspector, Rain was grateful that he was the first to experience the new wind.

“The first form of the Thousand-Slayer Sword, entering heaven.”

Hwaaak-!

The sword energy gathered around Rael’s sword and began to form a sword energy.

The sword power of the Thousand-Sal Sword was a little different from what Rael had imagined.

‘You can’t kill the demons all at once using only human magic power.’

The Thousand-Sal Sword is a sword for dealing with demons.

In order to completely cut off the life force of the Demon Tribe, power alone is not enough.

That’s why it uses the surrounding magic power.

Yeah, yeah-

First, he draws in the surrounding magical power to create a sword energy, and then covers it with Rael’s sword energy to hold onto the magical power.

And repeat that process several times.

‘Is this what it feels like?’

Rael chuckled as he looked at the sword sheath on his sword.

It was much thicker than the sword of the Knights of Kamen that he had personally sent to the underworld.

Like a shining sky filled with the magic of the atmosphere, it absorbs the magic of the surroundings and draws out the sword energy.

This was the basis of the Thousand-Sal Sword.

However, as it could have overwhelming destructive power, it also had drawbacks.

The magic power of the atmosphere was not Rael’s own, so it could not be maintained for long, and it was difficult to control.

Simply put, it is the realm of talent.

“I will go, sir.”

Rael moved his body without thinking deeply.

If it’s an area of ​​talent, then you can experiment.

“This is truly… an honor.”

Rain smiled brightly as he watched the swordsman in front of him emitting aura.

It is not a thousand steps of an ordinary person that advances the world, but one step of a genius.

Fighting such monsters is a good experience for him too.

“Guys, make sure to block any damage to the building.”

“Oh, I see!”

The Knights of the Rain who had been looking at Rael also came to their senses and formed a large formation.

It was necessary to prevent the aftermath of the collision from damaging the daycare center.

Knock-!

It was Rael who moved first.

Although explosive magical power flowed from his sword, in contrast, Rael’s movements were light and fast.

Kyaang-!

Lael’s sword and Rain’s sword clashed.

It was Rain who was pushed back, even if only slightly.

‘What is this···!’

The movements are light, but the power contained is strong.

It was a sword that defied the common sense that Rain had accumulated until then.

“This is really…! Amazing! Rael!”

Rain focused and took Rael’s sword.

I was curious as to what kind of enlightenment he had to gain to bring about such a change.

After a brief exchange of swords, Rael opened his mouth.

“Type 1, enter!”

Hwaaak-!

Rael’s sword blossomed once again.

At the same time, he stepped forward and dug into Rain’s body.

“Whoever wants it!”

Rain swung his sword horizontally to block Rael’s approach.

However, Rael’s black sword coiled around Rain’s sword like a soft snake.

“···Ugh!”

Sling-

Rain lost track of the movement of the sword for a moment, seeing it for the first time.

That moment in time.

Lael’s sword dug into Rain’s side.

The sharp blade of the sword burned to tear apart Rain’s body.

‘this···!’

It was a speed that could not be perceived with the head.

As soon as Rain saw the sword reaching him, he instinctively unleashed his magical power.

Swordmaster’s domain.

Although it was an area that had not yet been completed, it was possible to destroy the sword within one’s own area.

Bang-!

Rael’s sword, which had entered his territory, disappeared as if evaporating, and only the blade remained as it touched the armor.

“···Ah, ah. I’m sorry, Captain.”

Only then did Rael open his eyes wide.

In the process of understanding and embodying the realm of the Heavenly Sword, I made a mistake because I was so absorbed in the battle.

If he had not reacted, he might have been seriously injured during the duel.

“This is okay, Rael. Phew, this is the first time I’ve almost gotten hurt in a duel.”

Rain looked at the sword stabbing his side and laughed.

Even though it was a sword without any magic power, my side where I was hit felt numb.

He was a man of great physical ability.

“Certainly… Rael. Your last sword was amazing. It was so fast and sharp that even my eyes had a hard time following it. And the magical power contained within it was destructive.”

If Rain hadn’t spread his territory in time, he would have definitely been seriously injured.

That’s why I was curious.

What on earth was that sword that momentarily overwhelmed me, a novice sword master?

“···.”

Rael looked down at his sword.

This is the state of entering heaven.

The sword of the strongest swordsman on the continent, the Thousand-Sale Sword Master.

His swordsmanship was strong enough to momentarily overwhelm the Sword Master.

“Rael. Your sword seems quite special. Did you realize it on your own?”

“···Yes. That’s right. Well.”

Rael decided to keep the Thousand-Year Sword Pearl a secret for now.

I shouted something like, ‘Cheonsalgeom, Type 1, enters heaven.’ But… if I insist that it’s not true, then in the end it won’t be true.

“Before you forget that feeling, immerse yourself in your practice. Enlightenment is like the wind.”

“All right.”

Rael recalled the sensation of the entrance and created the sword again.

It took a tremendous amount of concentration and mental power to draw in the surrounding magical power and create a sword energy.

Yeah- Yeah-

Rael has been practicing magical manipulation since he opened his eyes to this world.

Although I am quite confident in manipulating magical powers, it still took me quite some time to learn difficult sword techniques like the Thousand-Slayer Sword.

Even in the realm of talent, swordsmanship is important.

“···Okay. Just keep it that way.”

Rain swallowed as he looked at Rael.

The accomplishments were so quick.

That level of skill on the first day of pulling out the sword.

It’s ridiculous.

And what about the power contained in that sword?

Even among the Knights of the Rain, there are only a handful who can receive that sword.

‘As expected, that guy Rael is definitely crazy.’

Rain continued speaking to him in admiration.

“But Rael.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Why do you keep talking about that thing called the mouthpiece or something?”

“······.”

Instead of answering, Rael kept his mouth shut.

Every time I uttered the word Ipcheon, I couldn’t help but feel the magic more vividly.

“Chief Rain. Are there any prosecutors who fight while talking about techniques like me?”

“···There are many people like that. Don’t worry too much.”

“Oh, really?”

Rael smiled happily.

I was so lucky.

Just because Rael has read the original doesn’t mean he knows everything about this world.

As expected from a world as big as life, there seem to be many swordsmanship techniques that are as big as life.

‘Well, even if Rael is a little weird, as long as he’s strong, that’s fine.’

Rain nodded without thinking.

As expected, His Highness the Grand Duke’s eyes are not wrong.

It was a really good choice for the Knights of Rain to become friends with Rael.

That’s why it was even more regrettable.

Rain clicked his tongue as he looked at the mark on Rael’s chest.

“···Anyway, I really can’t get used to being an honorary knight.”

“The world is finally turning properly now.”

Rael stuck his chest out for no reason.

Since not many people recognize the Knight of Honor badge, I had to show it off to Rain.

“At this rate, it’ll be a hassle to join the Knights of Rain later. Hmm···.”

Was it really necessary to force him to join the Knights of Rain?

Lane’s investments were getting closer and closer to failure.

“Captain. The group is nothing more than an illusion. Isn’t the bond between me and Captain Rain the most important?”

“You say you’re a free spirit… but doesn’t that mean you’re not going to join?”

“···The training is over, so let’s go.”

Rael nodded.

I like the people in the Knights of the Rain, but I didn’t want to join the order.

“By the way, the bishop was at the orphanage. Is it because of you, Rael?”

“Yes? Why the bishop?”

“Well, I heard you came into the orphanage with Carlson earlier.”

Rael tilted his head.

I was planning on going to say hello anyway, but he’s at the daycare.

What the heck is going on?

Rael went into the orphanage, adjusting his clothes.

*

“Thank you, Gaia, for creating the world and for making me. This is the teaching of the church, chapter 19, verse 3.”

“Bishop, what does that mean?”

Ber blinked at the bishop’s words.

Now, at the age of seven, the teachings of the school were too difficult for her.

“Gaia, the God who created the world, created the world. We humans also belong to that world, so it is important to cherish ourselves.”

“Bishop. The food at our orphanage is really delicious. Would you like to eat before you go?”

“···Gaia-men.”

Bishop Peter made the sign of the cross.

I don’t mind taking care of children, but strangely, the children at this daycare center were full of energy.

‘It was difficult because other daycare centers didn’t give me any answers…’

I have been to several orphanages during my time as a junior priest, but the children there are usually skinny and emaciated because they don’t eat properly.

But the children at this orphanage seemed to be eating and moving around better than Peter had when he was a child.

“Gaia-men. Next is the teachings of the church, chapter 19, verse 4. Be strong and courageous. And do not be afraid…”

“What is that?”

Rael said, looking at the bishop who was gathering children and preaching the Holy Law.

It was unheard of or seen that a bishop would come to an orphanage to teach.

“Haha, I brought you to the daycare center as a teacher because you seemed to have nothing better to do.”

“···Hmm.”

Rael looked Bishop Peter up and down.

He looked to be in his early 20s, and being a bishop at that age means he was quite an ace.

‘Seeing him act like that at the daycare center, it seems like he has a personality that tries hard at everything.’

If I had to make a comparison, it would be like feeling like a fresh graduate joining a company for the first time.

He seemed to think of the company as his own and worked hard.

“I had already wanted to do something when the new bishop came, so this is a good opportunity.”

“I have praised you a lot, so I will listen to anything you say.”

Carlson looked at Rael and smirked, and Rael looked at him and raised the corners of his mouth.

“As expected, Carlson. He is worthy of being the ace of the Knights of the Silver Cross.”

“Haha, only my brother, the light of the Imperial Guard, can do it.”

The two men looked at Bishop Peter, who was laughing and playing with the children.

*

After Rael entered the orphanage.

Rain heard the Knights’ regular reports.

In fact, I reported it to His Highness the Grand Duke, so he should have returned to Sector 1… but he was delaying the meeting with Rael.

Thanks to that, only the adjutant who came to District 4 to report was having a hard time.

“The party preparations are going smoothly.”

“Yes. We plan to hold a grand celebration to celebrate His Highness’s return.”

“···You must be looking for a way to cure His Highness the Grand Duke’s chronic illness, right?”

“I am looking for the thousand-year-old ginseng from the legend… but the story that the thousand-year-old ginseng is a cure for the devil’s disease is likely to be a lie in the first place.”

“Tsk. Okay, I understand.”

Rain let out a regretful sigh.

The reason His Highness the Grand Duke went into seclusion was because of a chronic illness that was plaguing him.

Although no cure has been found yet, the position of the Archduke cannot be left vacant any longer.

‘I guess I should start revealing the truth to Rael too.’

We need to let Rael know that the person he’s close with, ‘Eric’, is actually His Highness the Archduke.

Because the party is set to be a splendid return for His Highness the Grand Duke.

“That’s all for the report. By the way, Captain.”

“Huh? What’s going on?”

“I happened to see the captain and the honorary knight Sir Lael sparring earlier.”

“Oh, you mean in the backyard?”

“Yes. But… as far as I know, there aren’t any knights who fight while talking about techniques or something. However, you said there are many knights like that, Commander.”

The adjutant was also very surprised to see Rael’s sword.

They say that talent originally has nothing to do with age, but it was to the point where I even felt a little helpless.

However, I couldn’t understand the technical names at all.

Because the adjutant thought he looked so stupid.

“Ah… That’s what I’m talking about.”

Rain nodded.

It seemed that the adjutant did not understand his deep feelings.

“It’s embarrassing, but I used to be like that too. I think I was around 20. I used to shout ‘Rain Swordsmanship Chapter 1!’ like I was the main character of the world. I guess that time has come for Lael too.”

Rain, who had been interested in attention since childhood, was able to understand Rael.

Especially after graduating from the academy at the top of his class, his confidence was through the roof.

He thought ‘Chapter 1 of Rain’s Sword’ was seriously cool before he joined the Knights.

Since he was about the same age as Rael at the time, it was clear that Rael was going through similar phenomena by now.

“Ahhh… I see. You’re being young and mean. Of course, I didn’t do that….”

“Geniuses are naturally a little strange. So let’s not point it out.”

Rain smiled happily.

This was consideration as a senior prosecutor.

‘I wondered why the two of them got along so well… It turns out that even Lord Rael wasn’t normal.’

The adjutant shook his head.

Lane thinks he’s normal, but normal people don’t shout out names of skills in their 20s.

Next time I see Lord Rael, I think I should tell him some serious life stories.