003: Mysterious enemy
As soon as he finished speaking, Nicholas took a step, instantly narrowed the distance between him and Vidocq, and then took advantage of the situation to slash an axe. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info Vidocq didn't expect Nicholas's movements to be so fast, and he hastily blocked, only to hear a muffled sound of "hit!", and Vidocq almost didn't hold the sword in his hand. Obviously, Vidocq's strength is far inferior to Nicholas's. Nicholas made a move and chased closely, the wooden axe in his hand whirring, and Victor could only barely block, forced to regret it. Although Vidocq was forced into danger, he was not to be outdone, and found the right opportunity to dodge Nicholas with a slash, and suddenly a thrust pointed straight at his throat. Nicholas leaped backwards, dodged the blow, and then slashed at Vidocq's left leg with a backhand axe, forcing Vidocq back as he tried to take advantage of the victory, and then continued to slash and slash again, forcing Vidocq into the defensive once again.
The troupe members who watched the play on the side said: "This kid has two hits, and ordinary people can't hold on to the troupe leader for so long." "Not necessarily, the regimental commander made the weapon not take advantage of it, you see, the vertical slash just now was so strong that it was almost confiscated. ”
As they say, because the wooden axe is too light, Nicholas has a bit of a range of movements, and if it weren't for his far superior strength to Vidocq, he might have hung the prize. Vidocq had seen this, but there was nothing he could do. Just when the two gradually became stalemate, Vidocq swung Nicholas with an axe, barely stopping Nicholas's offensive, taking a short rest, continuous parrying, has made Vidocq a little breathless, on the other hand, Nicholas, although constantly wielding weapons, seems to be at ease.
Nicholas failed to please several fierce attacks, and became cautious, constantly using not fast, but full of strength to slash, constantly wear down Vidocq's physical strength, and Vidocq did not dodge or dodge, using sword skills to defuse his attack. But Nicholas is not only brute force, every swing, Vidocq can not be completely resolved, difficult to parry, after several attacks, almost cut Vidocq's shoulder, fortunately he flashed sideways in time, avoided the fatal axe, and knocked back Nicholas with his shoulder.
"I'll admit, you do have two hits. Nicholas swung his tomahawk a few times, "Still, if I had used an iron axe, you'd have lost an arm." Nicholas said. "If I had been wearing plate armor, you would have lost your life. Vidocq replied unrelentingly.
The two of them said that they had actually begun to think about countermeasures in their hearts. Nicholas didn't expect his opponent's sword skills to be so solid, and he could parry them no matter how many moves he kept changing. Vidocq didn't expect his opponent to be unusually agile, and he swept away his usual style, and after the fight, he was silent, not as reckless as he looked.
"It looks like it's going to take him out of energy. Nicholas made up his mind to continue to use his strength to break down Vidocq's defenses bit by bit.
Vidocq, on the other hand, felt that he might lose, but the glory in his heart drove him to fight with all his might. "It looks like we have to give it a go. ”
This time, Vidocq attacked first, and this time Vidocq let go of himself, dodging left and right, using his flexible advantage to constantly test Nicholas's defensive corners. Nicholas, who switched to the defensive, did not fall behind, probably because he was used to the weight of the weapon, and those small mistakes before were gone, and the force of each axe swing was just right, not only defusing Vidocq's offensive one by one, but also faintly posing a big threat to it. Seeing that the onslaught was not effective, Vidocq gave up his dodge and took a stride to it, taking advantage of the inability of the axe to attack close to him, and clinging to Nicholas with his sword. Nicholas was hit and couldn't inflict an effective counterattack, so he could only keep parrying, trying to use his strong body to force Vidocq away. And Vidocq finally gained the upper hand, how could he give up easily, and after being pushed away, he immediately pasted it again, not giving Nicholas a chance to breathe.
"This kid is really good, but it's a pity that he is just a little young master, how can he swing a sword so hard. One person said, "Well, I think it's the same, although I have been pressing the head of the regiment, my own consumption is greater." The other chimed in.
It can be said that Vidocq can be called a master of swordsmanship, but after all, he is still too young and lacks actual combat experience, and he wastes too much physical strength whether it is defending or attacking. As time went on, Vidocq's movements had slowed down, and Nicholas was just a little out of breath, and finally, after a slash, Vidocq didn't have time to return to the defense, and Nicholas seized the opportunity and kicked Vidocq over.
Vidocq rolled on the spot, barely standing firm, obviously Vidocq was not ready to give up, and Nicholas did not need to take advantage of the victory to pursue, after all, in his eyes, the victory and defeat were already obvious. This is, the military doctor also stood up at the right time: "Mr. Vidocq, if you are already injured, please don't force yourself, as long as you signal, I will terminate this competition." The medic naturally understood that Vidocq was not injured, and only hoped to give him a step to admit defeat.
"Thank you, but I'm not hurt, and I'm not going to make excuses to avoid the fight. Vidocq gripped the hilt of his sword and took a deep breath. "Hahaha, good boy!" said Nicholas appreciatively, and a true warrior never hesitates to praise his opponent.
Vidocq held his breath, he didn't have much strength left, and he had to fight with all his strength for the next blow, and he stared at Nicholas with all his attention, his hands clenched on the hilt of his sword, waiting for him to deliver the final blow. And Nicholas used all his strength - he bowed down, leaned forward slightly, and then rushed towards Vidocq like an arrow.
The moment Nicholas swung his axe, Vidocq seemed to see the trajectory of his attack, he quickly drew his sword and slashed down the tomahawk, the blade of the sword just avoided the axe blade, and picked off the tomahawk, followed by a heavy slash!
At this moment, the mutation protruded, Vidocq's wooden sword was about to cut Nicholas at the moment when it was about to cut Nicholas, and the sword body flew out of Nicholas's back, and the rest of the part just failed to be cut. Vidocq was stunned for a moment by this sudden turn of events, and was knocked to the ground by Nicholas with an axe. Vidocq struggled a few times but couldn't get up, and the medic saw this and called a halt.
"That trick just now made it so beautiful, it hit the regiment commander in one fell swoop!" "No, that kid's sword was broken, and it didn't hit the regiment commander, but it's a pity, it seems that the regiment commander won." "Isn't it broken only when you cut it?" "Your eyesight is too poor, and it is true that you cut it before you cut it." ”
"Ahem, then, I declare ......" Before the medic could finish speaking, Nicholas shouted first, "Wait! I admit defeat, I was cut first." Nicholas threw away the wooden axe in his hand and said. "I saw that his sword was broken, or I should have been slashed. "Drink...... Drink...... No, always paying attention to the state of the equipment is also a compulsory course for knights. Vidocq clutched his waist and said reluctantly.
"No, I shouted out the towel, according to the rules, I lost this competition. "It doesn't humiliate me to admit defeat, but it's a shame to be given to victory. "No, you're the real winner. "I won't ......"
The medic looked at the two arguing men and coughed softly. The two of them then stopped, and both looked at the medic. "Ahem, I've already judged the winner, you don't have to fight. ”
"Captain Nicholas, your back has been slashed on the back by the blade that flew out, and it is already red. So, the winner of this 'sparring' contest is Vydocq of the de Rec family!" the medic stepped forward and raised Vidocq's right hand.
There was a moment of silence, followed by a burst of cheers. "I said a long time ago that this kid has two hits!" "Capable to win the captain, the young man is extraordinary" "Hahaha! This is a shame for the captain!" There were all kinds of shouts around, but all of them were affirmations of Vidocq's strength.
Nicholas also stepped forward quickly, patted Vidocq on the shoulder, and said, "Hahahaha! Yes! Yes, you little hairy boy can beat me!"
"If you may, please call me Vidocq, sir. Vidocq said with a wry smile, suddenly feeling that the competition was pointless. "Haha, of course, Vidocq, please call me Nick too. "Nicholas, no, Nick said, "The more I look at you, the more pleasing it becomes!hahahaha! Come on, prepare a banquet tonight, and I'm going to entertain Brother Vidocq!" Nick said with a smile on his face.
"Allow me to refuse, ...... first Uh, Mr. Nick. Vidocq reluctantly said, "I have a mission to live with, and that is to vouch for my reputation, and I have no time to care about anything else until I complete the mission." ”
"Oh yes, of course. Nick said with some embarrassment. "You're here to find Master Rum...... Wait, what about Lord Rum?" Nick suddenly remembered, they had been fighting for so long, why had Lord Rum not seen anyone for so long?
Hearing Nick say this, everyone thought it was a little strange, and a few people who reacted quickly had already gone to the prisoner camp to find out. Vidocq, Nick, and the others followed.
When they reached the tent, a haze cast over their hearts -- several guards fell to the ground, and some of the people in charge of patrolling around them also fell unconscious, and their lives and deaths were unknown. Vidocq hurried into the tent and found Count Rum lying on the ground.
Vidocq stepped forward to check Count Rum's breathing, followed by the military doctor, who pushed away Vidocq who was standing in front of him, quickly checked Rum's body, and after confirming that he was safe, he breathed a sigh of relief. "Lord Count is fine, just fainted. Nick came in and made sure that the Earl was all right, and ordered them all to be called, and Rum slowly woke up from the commotion.
"Hell, it's like having a nightmare. Rum shook his head and touched his forehead. "What is going on here, Lord Count?" asked Vidocq.
"Hmm...... I don't remember very well, I remember that when I came, there were fainting soldiers all around, so I rushed into the tent and smelled a strange smell, a little dizzy, and fainted. Rum said with a wry smile. "I wanted to find out whose person had inserted it into my territory, but it turned out that I was plotted, haha, my face is a little unbearable. ”
"Hell, it's our people who are too careless!" Nick said in annoyance, "I actually let Lord Count be attacked in our camp! We're disgraced by the 'Nicholas Warband'! Lord Count! Give me an order! We're going to hunt down those bastards! Don't go back until we reach the Cracked Land!" Nick said excitedly, his face flushed.
"That's it, although I will use some evil tricks, after all, they are small characters. Rum got up from the ground. "What's more, since we only used it after we caught it, it means that it can't be used unless it is absolutely necessary, and it doesn't pose any threat. Rum said. "Or is it important to get down to business, it seems, your problem has been solved?" Rum looked at the two of them, revealing his trademark smile.
Nick gasped a few times, trying to suppress his emotions. Vidocq opened his mouth and said, "Yes, my lord, there is no problem between me and Mr. Nick. Rum raised an eyebrow, "Oh, Mr. Nick, haha, it seems that you are already good friends." Vidocq pouted helplessly, he was just doing his best. And Nick, who was still panting on the side, heard this joke, and his face eased a lot.
"Alright. Captain Nick, I have another task for you—you take all your men to Uxhall at once, report to Lord Winko, and tell him that Falst is about to make the move, and then do his bidding, understand?" said Rum, sweeping away his impropriety, with a serious face.
"Yes, my lord, let's go!" Nick replied loudly, and then lifted the guy who was still lying on the ground with a few kicks, and began to gather his men with great vigour.
"Vidocq, you wanted to hear me say yes, I was a staunch supporter of Hans Tarbris, the King of the Mountains, and from the very beginning, he didn't send you to recruit me, but to get you to support me. Now, we will set off for Fort Kerrydan, and we cannot afford to sit idly by and for a great battle that will engulf both the Sylrodok and Svadia regions. Rum said to Vidocq as he mounted his steed.
Vidocq felt that his brain was not enough today, so he answered a few words in a daze, and followed Rum and ran to Kerrydan Fort together.