Duel

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"Hmm... I wonder what sword he will take. "

"Maybe it's one of the 15 Ancient Sword Saints? Or he found something in that sea of Swords. "

The sword that was in the treasure chamber had been collected by the ancestors of the Ferdant family for a thousand years. All kinds of swords from bad to Cursed are all stored there. There would be no telling what sword Aeolus might have picked up in the pile of swords that created the illusion of that sea of Swords. Rohzen stared at the pile of documents beside him. Only to sigh deeply and face skeptically.

"Oh ancestor, May this celebration go well. "

- Crack

The sound of an open door greeted Rohzen. Who did it was none other than Aeolus who had just gotten Nothing.

"Dad, I'm back. "

"Oh!! I didn't expect you to come back so soon... Have you chosen a sword that suits you? I'm guessing it must be your ancestor's Sword Saint sword-"

"Look at this, dad. "

Aeolus drew the sword from the void of space and Nothing came out.

"I found this sword in there. This sword looks good, What do you think Dad? "

"... Umm good. Did you get something like a curse or poison? Why are you getting taller? Try to explain first. "

"All right."

Aeolus explains what happened with a slight modification in reality.

"So in essence you felt that the sword had a bond with you and you decided to take it? It's a little hard to believe, but I will respect your decision. But be careful with the sword. A dangerous feeling came to me just by his presence. Just the slightest touch of your sword can split anything, I'm surprised something like this exists in our family's treasure room. The blade and the handle are a single unit, so its sharpness can even tear someone who uses it but you. Indeed this sword is destined for you, Avel. "

"I'll take your advice, Dad. "

"When there is no need, go out. I'm a little busy here. "

"Thanks for your time, dad. "

"With pleasure. "

Rohzen smiled sincerely to Aeolus. Aeolus stared at the pile of documents that covered almost half of this workspace.

"Then excuse me. "

After the door closed, Nothing spoke.

"Master, your parents are really strong people. No wonder you can reach this level of strength at such a young age. "

"Aren't you from an earlier era? That era should have had more experts than today. "

"More precisely the previous World. In the previous world, humans were very weak creatures. No-to be honest this world is a higher world than the previous one. "

"Why do you call it that? "

"It's just that the previous world has hardly ever had an upper world interference like this world. According to my theory, this world seems to have a clear boundary between Middle Earth and the Upper World. The restriction was created to reduce the Upper World's interference in this world, you call it a test from the Gods to ascend to Heaven and live a happily ever after life. The point is that this world is only slightly touched by the Gods of the Upper World. So, basically it should be that humans are now a weak race like the world before. However, you managed to evolve from the brutal trials of various destruction and continuous re-creation of the world. "

"So, what do you really want to say? "

"The point is that my world used to be like a chicken and this world is like a dragon. "

"A bad example of comparison... "

"Shut up, don't interrupt my dialogue. This world is crazier than mine. Humans who have cheat abilities such as sword heart and sword intent, humans who can manipulate space-time. An Absolute being that can't even be harmed with human cheats. Even gods whose abilities are not yet known. This is a high-level world. It is not wrong to interpret that this world is the main world of this Galaxy. It is possible that the Creator God built this world using the previous world as its foundation. I feel that Mana here is still the same and stronger than the world before. "

"So, that desert is the first world of this world? "

"Yes. The world before - no, let's call it the first World. The world was not created, it is a world created by chance. Shadow has finished off all the gods that were born there. I really didn't expect this to happen. It is possible that the Creator God has used the first World barrier to create a spherical planet.... @$@&@... @$&#_+- "

Too much information came out of his mouth(?). My ears felt like they were going to explode just by hearing her babble. When we exited Duke's room, Nothing shapeshifted into beautiful jet-black sword-shaped earrings. So only I can listen to what he's talking about. This sword is really full of surprises.

It's a beautiful spring. The interior atmosphere of this castle also changed because of this. Now a flower called Moon Flower is scattered throughout the castle garden area. This flower is a symbol for the Ferdant family of Swords. This flower can only bloom when spring arrives at the time of the full moon hanging in the sky. It is said that the founding ancestor of the Ferdant family got enlightenment from the full moon in the spring, the Moon Flower is a witness to the beauty of the newly created swordsmanship.

However, unfortunately this swordsmanship disappeared after his death. The founder of the Ferdant family simply taught different swordsmanship to his disciples. Wind and Thunder were just one of the swordsmanship created by him. Is there no historical record of this family? Where did I get it then? This is one of the legends that Rie told me when I was 2 years old. Of course, what I'm saying isn't exactly the truth.

Aeolus walks around the castle grounds at Nothing's request. Their last stop was the knight training area. This place is next to the Duke's Castle. This Area also has a large number of arenas, enough for the soldiers to duel in turn.

"HOLD YOUR STANCE!!! REMEMBER WHO WE ARE!?!? "

"WE ARE THE DUKE'S SOLDIERS! "

"What? I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!! "

...

They really make noise every day.

"Oh... Isn't this young master? How Are you today? "

"Good as always, Commander Zander. It seems that today the soldiers and Knights are more enthusiastic than any other day. "

"Ohh! You are aware of this incredible determination of ours, young master. How about we practice together- "

"Thank you for the offer Commander, but I will carry out the duties of the Duke first. "

"What if next time- "

"I will soon be busy for good, commander. "

"..."

"..."

Zander, he is the youngest commander of the Duke's territory. Aged 20, he had become a Grandmaster in place of his previous commanding post. His reputation was very good among the public and nobles, often heralded as a disciple of the Sword Saint of the Storm. In addition, many rumors said that he would soon replace the position of the youngest Sword Saint that my father had achieved at the age of 45. This person is also one of the targets of the nobles to approach, there are even rumors that he will soon be matched with my sister Emilia by Dad. When I asked him about it, he just pretended to be stupid.

Ahhh... Just thinking about it frustrates me.

"Well, what do you think about the duel? "

"... W-is there something wrong with you, young master? "

"No, it's just that I'm in a good mood today. "

"Alright, I will gladly accept your dueling challenge. "

We immediately headed for the nearest arena. Our gazes meet. A big smile came out of his handsome face. If we compare good looks, I get 8/10, and he's 7/10. I won. The fight even takes place before the start of the actual fight. The Knights and soldiers realized the tense situation around them and realized the commander and their young Master were about to duel.

Aeolus took a wooden sword from one of the shelves. Zander put down his sword and also took a wooden sword. They looked at each other holding swords in their hands. The deputy commander came to mediate between the two of them.

"Let me signal the start of the fight."

"Start."

- Boom

Sounds from the shattered floor rang out, followed by sound waves that came as the two sword auras rubbed against each other. Zander's gold-colored Aura coated the wooden sword powerfully, no energy was wasted from the rotation of his aura. Zander narrowed his eyes, a deep red aura coated Aeolus ' entire body and weapons.

"That... The young master's Aura had a color? "

"Don't tell me that he has become a Grandmaster? "

"Woah, like the saintess foretold, the Ferdant family is truly blessed a dragon."

"Oh my god, my 5-year-old son can only memorize letters... "

"My son when he was 5 years old was already studying mathematics."

"Are you trying to provoke me, asshole? "

"What? What? I'm just saying facts."

The audience is busy with their own thoughts. Meanwhile, the two people who were in the arena were smiling enjoying the fight.

Aeolus dominated the fight with his quick movements. His feet were as swift as the wind, his attack as swift as Thunder. With each of his attacks, Zander was knocked back little by little. Zander wasn't serious about fighting him, however he was now beginning to pick up momentum to repulse Aeolus. Inversely proportional to Aeolus 'light yet powerful swordsmanship, Zander's swordsmanship is sturdy and heavy, making Aeolus' attacks easy to repel. Various thoughts arose between these two people.

'Hard. It was like hitting a mountain.'

'It was very difficult to fend off his very fast attack.'

They jumped back after a series of lighthearted exchanges. Now it's time to start getting a little more serious. The thunderous lightning destroyed the wooden sword that Aeolus used, he made his own sword from a red aura. Likewise with Zander who had made the aura sword, the conditions around him were so heavy that it felt like the gravity there was becoming heavier judging from the shattered floor around him.

"Well then, let's start over, Young Master."