Chapter 186: Opportunity
Carl Tuttle, who had no protective equipment other than a vest-style leather armor used by an ordinary sergeant or longbowman, slowly drew the double-edged straight sword from its scabbard. His left hand was in front and his right hand was in the back, and his eyes were fixed on the young lady opposite.
Trained as a strict knight and experienced in raiding and dueling arenas, Isabel knew the man was a veritable farmer by looking at Yomannon's cousin. It's just that his clothes, mental and physical condition seem to be much better than those of ordinary tenant farmers.
Isabel shook her head amusedly and took a few steps forward, only to hear the other person shout, "Don't go any further, Miss." Do you see the sword in my hand? I'm telling you very seriously. ”
"Okay. So, Bill's cousin Carl, do you know what to do next? ”
"Hmm...... Duel. That's right, a duel of honor. ”
"Good. Therefore, I want you to know one thing, the sword in your hand is not suitable for a duel. Isabel joked because he didn't want to kill a farmer with no combat experience. What's more, she thinks it's not a duel at all, but Bill's revenge on herself.
"What do you mean, Miss? Could it be that what other weapons are needed to participate in the duel of honor? Obviously, Carl, who had no strength but no education, was confused by the other party's words.
"Yes, not only weapons, but also some people such as referees, witnesses, and circumstantial evidence. Both parties participating in the duel of honor also solemnly swear to each other and the witnesses in their personal status and honor, and promise to strictly abide by the rules of the duel and the command and judgment of the refereebalabalabala...... Bill's cousin, do you understand? ”
"Wait, miss, let me think."
Bill Tuttle, who was standing not far behind Carl on horseback, saw that his cousin was slow to do anything and shouted, "Cousin, why haven't you killed this woman yet?" ”
Carl, who was still in a state of confusion, turned around, put down the sword in his hand, raised his right hand and scratched the back of his head and said, "Bill, what kind of referees and witnesses do you need if this young lady says that I want to participate in a duel?" What else... Swear? Rules? ”
Carl's stupid look made everyone else present feel like laughing. Bill, who was so angry that he wanted to hit someone, jumped off his horse, walked up to Carl and scolded: "Cousin, you idiot, why do you want to listen to her? Have you forgotten who killed my brother and nephew? ”
Then, holding Carl's shoulders with both hands, he forcibly turned him back again, stood beside him and pointed at Isabel Walton in front of him and shouted, "Cousin, this is the murderer of your loved one." All you have to do now is go over and kill her with a sword! ”
In Bill's shouting voice, Carl came to his senses and tightened his grip on his sword once more. At this time, Francis, who was lying in ambush with others behind a thick bush on the right side of the road, looked coldly at the shouting Bill and whispered, "This leading man has too many words. Brothers, kill him first. ”
Brian, who was with another would-be knight, whispered, "Francis, this man looks like a yoman or a gentleman." I suppose he should have seen that you were a lady, right? ”
Benjamin lowered his voice and said, "Brian, this is Lancashire, and the people here are fucking poor, illiterate peasants. ”
Francis put his index finger in front of his mouth and motioned for the crowd not to speak. Carl Tuttle, who holds the cross-edged sword in both hands, finally mobilizes the emotions of wanting to avenge his loved ones. Staring at Isabel who had never drawn her sword, she said, "Miss, please draw your sword." In this way, I can avenge my loved ones who have died. ”
Isabel crossed her hands on her waist and looked at him and said, "Okay." Bill's cousin, you have to remember that my sword must be bloody when it is unsheathed. ”
Karl understood, nodded and said, "Do it, miss." ”
By this time, Bill Tuttle had already stood aside and admired the bloody duel that was about to take place. Isabel sneered and glanced at Bill, then crossed her hands in front of her chest and slowly drew the two daggers she called "Medusa" at her waist. While holding the two short swords with both hands, the left and right hands respectively use the short swords to dance two sword flowers in succession.
When she walked up to Carl with a sword flower, Carl was stunned by the eerie smile on her face. He didn't dare to think further, but raised the cross-shaped sword he was holding with both hands and aimed at the opponent's head, and with a "......" sound, he slashed diagonally from the top right to the bottom left.
Hearing the sound of a "bell ......", Isabel raised her two short swords in an X-shape above her head to block the opponent's straight swords. Without waiting for the opponent to change his move, he held the short sword with both hands and slid down to the left and right, and the moment he swung the opponent's sword body, he cracked the opponent's attack.
Then, with a lightning bolt of lightning, Isabel lifted her right arm and pressed the tip of her dagger against her opponent's left chest. Look at Carl and say, "Bill's cousin, now you're dead." ”
Carl Tuttle lowered his head and glanced at the tip of the dagger against the outside of his left chest, and then raised his head again and said blankly, "Miss, why didn't you kill me?" ”
"Anything you use can kill a person. But I'm going to see if this person is worth my killing, understand? ”
"Well, I don't understand."
"Don't understand? Well, Bill's cousin, I'll give you another chance. If you still can't beat me, I'll have to send you to hell. ”
"Okay, I agree."
Except for the four men hiding in the bushes, the rest of the people present, including Yomanon Bill Tuttle, were stunned by the scene. Not only had these peasants, who only worked with the land, ever seen such a swift and accurate swordsmanship, but they had never seen a battle that could end so quickly.
Enraged, Bill really wanted to rush up and kill Isabel with a sword. But after thinking about it, he still shouted at Karl, "Cousin, what are you waiting for?" Kill our enemies! ”
This time, his cousin didn't even look back, just looked at Isabel and said solemnly: "Miss, if I am defeated by you again this time, I am willing to be killed by your sword." ”
Isabel smiled lightly and said, "Actually, you are more like a man than your cousin." ”
After saying that, he put down his short sword, looked at the other party, took a step back, and said, "Carl Tuttle, pick up your sword and duel." ”
Among the few people hiding behind the bushes, Brian glanced at Francis beside him and whispered, "Brother, why didn't you kill that farmer?" ”
Francis shook his head and said, "Perhaps, Your Excellency doesn't want to kill a farmer who doesn't know how to do swordsmanship. ”