The Viking swords used by the Vikings who dominated Western Europe from the 5th to the 12th centuries are most famous for the two blood grooves on both sides of the sword and the markings on the surface of the sword, which were forged through multiple layers of forging.

Isabel Walton learned a lot about the Vikings and the Danes, the descendants of the Vikings, who invaded England, from the would-be knight Alex Ferguson. Therefore, she unceremoniously used the main characteristics of the Viking sword on her short sword.

The main purpose of the emergence of a short sword with a small combat radius and fast attack speed, that is, the Roman short sword, is to use the piercing in the case of close contact with the enemy, and its characteristics are flexible, sharp and deadly. As a result, Isabel borrowed from the Romanesque dagger for its thickness, wide body, and narrow triangular tip.

As for the two left-handed short swords she wears at her waist at the moment, at first glance they look a bit like a delicate work of art. And because of the narrow and slender sword shape, not too sharp blade, strong concealment and other characteristics, it has become a protective weapon based on protection. As a result, Isabel sees this sword designed for fencers as more of a epee used in the Olympic full fencing event in later generations.

Of course, there is also something she admires about the left-handed shortsword, which is that one side of the double-edged shortsword has a jagged blade. The jagged blade evokes her memories of the Lambbo medium-sized straight knife with double large back teeth in the later Hollywood movie "First Blood".

The blade on the left side of the dagger is designed to be jagged, which is designed to effectively block the enemy's sword, and can also break the tip of the sword while jamming the opponent's sword. This straightforward approach to stripping the opponent of their fighting power would play a crucial role in close-quarters combat.

As a result, a hybrid sword that combines the characteristics of three nationalities and three fighting swords was perfectly presented in front of the eyes of the Smith father and son. Old Beard sat his son aside, smiled, and said, "Ma'am, how did you come up with such a method of mixing three swords together?" ”

When Isabel was about to pick up the jar with blackberry wine and pour herself a little blackberry wine, little Beard hurriedly stepped forward and held the jar with both hands and said, "Ma'am, let me pour you wine." ”

"Thank you very much, little Beard." After Isabel finished speaking, she habitually wanted to pay little Beard as a tip. But when you reach out and touch it, all the money you bring seems to be in the cowhide pocket on the back of the war horse.

"You're welcome, ma'am. It is my pleasure. Little Beard said with some excitement.

When little Beard had finished drinking, Isabel said to old Beard, "Actually, Sir Augustus would prefer me to learn and become proficient in the use of the sword. However, I myself think that a short sword is more suitable for me. So, I came up with this idea after reading a lot of old books on Jazz. ”

Old Beard smiled and said, "You are a wise lady, wiser than many gentlemen and Newman." Ma'am, may I say a word? ”

"Uh-huh, you can say it."

"If one day you put this talent of yours to business, I'm sure you can do something that most people can't."

"Perhaps, although I personally don't exactly like business. Uh, Beard, you're now a yoman in the shire, why are you staying in this blacksmith shop with your son? ”

"Ma'am, I know what Yoman's status will do me well. For example, as a parish clerk, he is eligible to elect county councillors, and even become a juror next to Baron Haswell, the magistrate. However, I have been working with iron all my life, and I find it far more fun to work with things like iron than with people. ”

"Of course, life is not life if there is no fun. But, Beard, you can let your son go to more education, take up official positions, or take up various careers to increase the rank of the Smith family. You know how important rank is to the subjects of the kingdom today. ”

Then she added: "Teacher Grant has told me that in the South there are many sons of knights or gentlemen who are actively engaged in business, law, and religion for the purpose of exalting the family or their own rank. Only by changing the original rank can your family maintain a prosperous state in the long run. ”

Old Beard pondered her words, then looked at little Beard very seriously and said, "Son, what do you think?" Or do you still think you like to be a blacksmith as you always do? ”

There had been some gentlemen or joman who had spoken to old Beard about this before, but his son stubbornly believed that he was born to be a blacksmith. Later, when he decided to go to the south to study, he was confronted by the wave of the Reformation of Henry VIII. As a Catholic who was baptized shortly after birth, little Beard found an excuse for himself to stay at home in the North.

Now, when Isabel spoke to her father about it again, he began to hesitate again. It should be said that it was the heterosexual charm that emanated from Isabel that attracted him. This kind of charm is completely different from the feminine charm of the fiancée.

Judging from the current situation, the biggest obstacle preventing little Beard from studying in the South is religion, which is the "foundation of all things". Little Beard looked at his father and said, "Father, although the lady's words are basically the same as those people have told me before, I feel that if we are to maintain and expand the current family situation, we must make a change. ”

Old Beard smiled lightly and said, "Or do you want to go to the south for an education?" ”

"Yes, the rank of the family can only be raised if education, wealth, lifestyle, and access to positions of power are fully available."

"So, how are you going to deal with His Majesty's Reformation?"

"This... I haven't figured it out yet. ”

Isabel took advantage of the distraction of the father and son's conversation and quietly looked at the watch hidden under the bracers. It was almost half past two in the afternoon, which meant that the noble hunt would begin again in half an hour. After glancing at old Beard, he said, "Well, Beard, I'll go get you the money now." I need two of these daggers, though. ”

Beard nodded and said, "Ma'am, I see. You can give me this money after I'm done. ”

Isabel stood up and said to little Beard: "Actually, it's a simple question. I think you can learn from Father Thomas. ”

Little Beard said, "Oh, how did the priest do that? ”

"Just ask the priest. Okay, it's time for me to go back. ”

"Ma'am, don't you want to take back the blackberry I made?"

"Next time. You can pack the wine in a water bag, at least on the way back I don't have to worry about the jug being broken. ”

When little Beard took the horse for Isabel, he said, "Madam, your presence here today has been of great help to my father and me. ”

Isabel looked at little Beard standing in front of the horse, nodded and said, "I also wish you could be a gentleman or a knight." ”

"Ma'am, I... May I? ”

"Of course. His Majesty will rely heavily on you and others with wealth, power, and upbringing to make the kingdom and society more stable and durable. ”