Chapter 15: The First Awakening
Entering September, Ragram in early autumn has faded away from the scorching summer heat and put on a cool new coat.
Although it will get colder at night, the weather is very pleasant, at least for now.
The old man fishing by the lake smiled, and the corners of the mouth of the hard-working girl in the tavern rose.
On the balcony of the dojo, facing directly from the lake, a young man sat on a stool with a gloomy expression, looking intently at the faint outline of the castle on the other side of the lake.
As the heat passed, the dojo gradually became lively and noisy again. The disciples of the "Alseidliu" who had resumed their practice returned one after another, and Helika's abnormal state also attracted their attention. However, due to the obvious depression circling around Hailiga's side at the moment, these people didn't pay much attention.
"Lord Viscount won't let me say it......" Changing his posture, the young man thought to himself, in this case, he couldn't even talk to someone...... I don't know when my father's letter will be sent.
Looking at the lake again, the sunset has already sunset.
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A month ago.
The mutation of "Lohenglin City" is a secret that only Laura and her party knowβand the unexpected changes that occur after that are only known to the trio of the Viscounts' Court.
Laura still remembers that night vividly.
It's amazing, is that really the power that a child can have?
The Gargoyle that rushed forward was as powerful as a beast's charge, and its hard exterior made it more powerful than ordinary beasts. Not to mention children, even a strong adult, if he is hit like this, he will have to fall into a tragic situation of either death or injury.
However, Hyliga shouted out words of unknown meaning, like chanting a spell, and directly blew the oncoming gargoyle away.
And the short sword that appeared out of thin air in his hand was extremely sharp, and with the amazing sword skills that the young man suddenly used, it directly cut the gargoyle who was struggling to stand up into several pieces. The spherical inlay on the hilt of the sword burst into a powerful brilliance, directly turning the gargoyles who were gradually "waking up" back into stone.
That kind of power is like a weapon of God.
Heliga passed out when he had done all this, and the dagger that had appeared out of thin air was gone. Together with Butler Klaus, he moved the boy back to the ship and brought him back to the Viscount's Mansion, and after that, he was left to take care of the boy himself, while the old butler hurriedly contacted the "Sword Maker of Light" through special channels.
Before noon the next day, the "Sword of Light" hurried in, and after learning about the situation, he immediately issued several orders: 1. Seal off the city of Lohenglin and prohibit tourists and people from the town, 2) Notify the church and search for relevant documents and materials to try to find out the reason, 3. The guerrillas and stewards who knew about the incident were forbidden to tell anyone else about it, so as not to cause panic.
These orders were reasonable, and the people present had no opinions, so they went down one after another to do it. However, when the old butler leaned into the ear of the "Sword Maker of Light" and said something to him, Viscount Yarsid's face changed significantly. He glanced at the boy who was still unconscious, and then walked with the old butler to the dojo, leaving Laura, confused.
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In a room on the east side of the dojo, Butler Klaus and the "Swordsmith of Light" were discussing something. Immediately afterwards, the old butler picked up a short sword and performed a wonderful sword skill in the room, which made Viscount Yarsside feel complicated.
"That's it?" When the old butler danced the last sword flower and straightened his posture again, the viscount asked.
ββ¦β¦ It's the old man who can only do this. Klaus said, "I can't accurately reproduce those actions of Master Hailiga. That kind of speed, that kind of fighting consciousness and fighting style, it's really ......"
"Don't be modest, you're known for your quick sword." "Sword Craftsman of Light" interrupted the old butler, "Didn't Brother Yun say last time that even his second disciple, who is known for his speed, is not as fast as yours in making moves?" No, that kid is much faster than you? β
"It's different, sir." The old butler replied respectfully, "The 'quick' of that man and mine is the quickness of initiation, the quickness of reaction, the decisive battle in an instant, and the attack on the enemy in the blink of an eye. But the child's "fastness" lies in the speed of his continuous bursts, the speed of one move after another, continuous stabs and repeated slashes...... Must say something like ...... People who are born to fight. β
"Then this is too ......" Viscount Yarsside frowned and fell into thought: "Completely rely on talent-driven sword skills...... Beastly fighting instincts...... I've never seen such talent in that kid. And if you look at it according to your description, this kid's martial arts completion is too high. In terms of swordsmanship alone, I am afraid that it has reached the level of the Arcane Chuan, and it is only a stone's throw away from entering the sainthood...... That's too much of an exaggeration, isn't it...... Is it because of that strange sword? β
The viscount looked up and asked, "Did you really see the short sword that appeared in the child's hand?" He passed out and then disappeared again? "But I've never heard of a warrior in the Iron Cavalry who is famous for their short swords...... The strange dagger is even more impossible to identify in the historical records...... I don't know, it really has something to do with the legend on the church's side, let's see if they can find out something. β
"Yes, sir."
"Then again...... How is the kid now? β
"The nun of the church said that she just overexerted herself and passed out...... No damage, no signs of curse...... I think it will be fine in a few days. β
"That's good...... Let's go back to the study, I need to write a letter to that Werner guy......"
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"Laura, can you show me the sword technique that Helriga used that day?" Looking at his daughter, who seemed to be a little unsettled, Viscount Victor asked.
"Hmm." Although she didn't know why her father did this, Laura did as she was told, and the big sword was used vigorously.
"Not bad." Except for the error caused by objective reasons such as different weapons, the picture in front of Victor is not much different from that of the old butler. But his purpose is not only that: "Laura, from today onwards, forget all these sword skills. β
"Huh? Why? Laura was puzzled, some of these swordsmanship were still very useful.
"Because, this kind of swordsmanship is driven by an amazing "fighting instinct...... It doesn't fit you at the moment. It is still a mystery why Helriga has this kind of swordsmanship, but aside from this, your martial arts must not be misled at this juncture. It's not impossible to learn these things when you pass them on, but now, it's too early. β
ββ¦β¦ Got it, Father. β
"It's good to know." Victor rubbed his daughter's hair, "Heliga has Klaus to take care of, you can train with me in the afternoon, let me see the completion of your "Iron Broken Teeth"!" β
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"Nope." Looking at Victor, who came to the church to inquire, the rector shook his head, "There is no book that records similar weapons, similar things. Unless we apply to the canonized province to access the banned books, we can't make any new progress here. β
"Okay, thank you." With a sigh inwardly, Victor turned to Klaus, who was accompanying him: "The kid woke up?" β
"Yes, sir. I woke up once in the morning, but soon fell asleep again. β
ββ¦β¦ Go and see him, but don't scare him......" The two walked out of the church, "you say, he really doesn't remember what happened in the old city?" β
"According to him, his memories are only at the stage when the gargoyle awakens, and after that it is all blank." The old man replied, which made the mystery in Victor's mind grow bigger and bigger......