In other words, the skills taught by the Termination Tower can be divided into eight categories?"

Tails narrowed in confusion.

He had heard from Wyay before that there were countless martial arts inheritances in the Tower of End.

"Not really. ”

Marios said steadily:

"Although the Eight Veins of Termination represent eight different concepts and styles, just like the Power of Termination, practitioners of the same branch are often very different, and there are even a few elites who are not limited to different pulses, and they are staggered and cultivated, and the main and auxiliary are mutually reinforcing. ”

Tails recalls the Terminator students he knew.

In this way, in the hundreds of years since the Battle of the Ends, the legacy of the Terminator has spread all over the world through their students, and in the course of teaching and learning, they have chosen the new to the dead, and the weak to remain the strong. ”

On the training ground, Nexi's sword light hits the nail on the head, forcing Toledo to the point of misery.

Marios bowed slightly for the sword, and the story continues:

"Nexi comes from a small family of Blade Lords. During the Scarlet Years, they moved to the Central Territory to escape the war, and a few years later sent Neshi to the Tower of the End for further study. ”

"As you can see, his swordsmanship is typical of the 'flash' lineage, a branch that believes in speed and time, swiftness and effectiveness, and is often quick and quick to win. ”

The prince nodded, but he always felt that something was wrong.

"By the way, a long time ago, your uncle, Prince Horace, the Sword of the Light, was also a student of this lineage. ”

Tails was shocked, and then remembered the story of the second uncle.

The former second prince who was known for his bravery but was eventually trapped under the fortress and died in the Lyman Pass.

Perhaps not interrupted by the Duke again, Marlos returned to his usual ease, sat down comfortably, and commented on the duel in the field:

"Nexi's finishing power is called 'Solar Reincarnation', and it is known for its speed that is most valued in the 'Flash' vein. ”

In front of him, Toledo couldn't dodge, and finally couldn't avoid it, and shook the opponent's domineering sword, losing his balance and retreating again and again.

Nessy did not take advantage of the victory to pursue, but took a step back without hurrying, and the sword momentum rose again, and the style changed, as if he wanted to show what he had learned all his life in front of the nobles.

Marios looked at the immature but imposing Nehi:

"And he is extremely talented and high-spirited, in addition to focusing on the flash sword style, he has also cultivated the skills of the 'storm' and 'sin' systems, taking advantage of his strength and killing. ”

"So today's Neshy vanguard has been achieved: the speed of the sword is like lightning flashing, the start of the move, in one go, the power is like a cold tide and snow falling, one blow is successful, and the victory or defeat is decided. ”

Tails frowned, and in the senses of hell, he noticed that Nehi was shining with a golden flash of light, like the sun.

"Coupled with his whimsical style and occasional brilliant creativity, Nexi's offensive is no less powerful than that of the offensive and defensive factions, the subtlety of his moves is not weaker than that of the technical attack faction, and the killing efficiency is no less than the practical trendy, which can be called the absolute peak among the super ranks, and even higher than the vast majority of top super ranks. ”

"If you only attack, if you encounter some extreme realm masters, you will not have the strength to fight. ”

Tails was taken aback.

He kind of knew where Nexi's youthful vigor and haughty pride came from.

"It is said that before he returned to China after leaving school, he arrogantly defeated every contemporaneous member of the 'flash' lineage, and proudly gave up the recommended spot for seed selection - you know, that is a recognition of strength. ”

It is precisely because of this that he was requisitioned by the royal guards, who have always excluded the end tower.

Marlos sighed:

"If you talk about the right heads-up, there are really few people in the Mindith Hall who can handle him. ”

The watchman changed his posture and looked at his subordinates who were fighting endlessly, but his eyebrows were slightly frowned:

"The most rare thing is that Neshi also has many allies that masters can't ask for - years. ”

"He's incredibly young, he's still improving, and he's got a lot to offer. ”

There will come a time when we will be able to achieve the extreme.

Thinking of this, Marlos shook his head almost imperceptibly.

It's just, it's a pity......

Tails stared at Nexi's immature face and his skill that did not match his age, and was amazed.

Is he twenty years old?

Right now, Nehi's offensive is flourishing again!

Toledo dodged a dangerous-looking sword in embarrassment, the blade of his hand crumbling.

So, the Templar disciples in history, the end swordsman in the present......

Looking at the battle in front of him, Tails suddenly stopped thinking.

Finally, he realized that something was wrong.

"However, if the gist of the flash is to fight quickly and win a victory. ”

Tails turned his head, his face full of questions:

"Then why has it been ...... until now"

"Toledo hasn't lost yet?"

Hearing this, Marios glanced at Tails, the corners of his mouth curled slightly.

There seemed to be a smile.

But Tails, who had been with him for a long time, only saw this one detail and knew the answer.

"Enough demo," Marhros said, turning his head and ordering in a loud voice:

"Toledo!"

The moment the words fell, Toledo's steps back were alive!

Boom.

At that moment, Tails only felt a stirring of the sin of the Prison River in his body.

I saw that Toledo's figure did not move, and his momentum changed!

Swish!

He slashed out.

An unremarkable knife.

The movements are elegant and the posture is solemn.

Encounter Nexi's powerful sword head-on!

At the same moment, Nexi's face changed.

Clang!

The swords intersected, and the two shook together!

Toledo, who had eaten the blow with all his might, snorted.

But this time, although he was at a disadvantage, he did not retreat.

On the contrary, Nexi's offensive was stagnant, as if it had hit an iron plate, and the next sword needed to retreat to retract before it could be stabbed.

Tails was surprised and began to look at Nexi's opponent again.

He knew that Toledo had been in command and was the man Marlos trusted the most—wasn't he the one he did?

"Toledo was born in Eternal Star City and grew up in the center collar. ”

Marlos said lightly:

"They haven't changed their surnames three generations ago, they are one of the Seven Servants of the Bright Star for a while, the second son branch of the 'Elimination Blade' Tarding family, and their ancestors even have the blood of royal princesses, which is unspeakably expensive. ”

Tardin.

Hearing the familiar surname, Tails' heart moved.

"It was Tolai who had the opportunity to serve as an apprentice knight as a knight at a young age, one of the strongest masters of the former royal guard, Lord Conrad Tony, who was trained under him and taught by him, and he did not have a long time, but he benefited a lot......"

Former Royal Guard, Conrad Toney.

Tails' heart moved, capturing the familiar name.

On the training ground, Nexi, who had been interrupted from the offensive, seemed a little embarrassed.

He gritted his teeth and progressed, and the power of the end shone again, bringing up the sword wind in a fraction of a second, and the offensive was unstoppable!

Marlos's words were mixed in: "...... So that the foundation is solid, the consciousness is complete, the moves are steady, and the defense is flawless. ”

But Toledo was like a wall of iron, a horizontal sword that seemed to be pushed and blocked, and a few shocking steps slashed Nexi's deadly sword into blunt force and skillfully unloaded.

It also blocked the route of the opponent's second blow.

The metal slammed, and Nehi returned again in vain.

But Toledo still held his position, took root and did not fight back.

Tails watched his pace and saw his composure as he encountered the fast attack, and he felt that he benefited immensely.

"If there's anyone in the Starlake Guard who can keep Nexi at bay with moves and style alone, it's Toledo, who was one of the most reliable heralds in the Command Wing before he was transferred to Mindis Hall. ”

Marlos sighed slightly:

"Don't seek merit, but seek undefeated, although Toledo has only learned a little bit of his guard, and cannot reproduce the bloody attack of the 'Thousand Blades Knight', but this is enough. ”

Knight of the Thousand Blades,

"A thousand blades?"

Tails wondered:

"What kind of nickname is this?"

Maybe he felt embarrassed in front of the prince, Nexi was angry for a while, and the sword came out quickly!

But Tails saw it: he was unsettled, and under the anxious rush to attack, the sword style pursued the ultimate speed, but the power was slightly reduced.

And after the initial unbearable, Toledo, who gradually got used to the opponent, kept it all the way and became more and more relaxed.

"A thousand blades. ”

Marlos said slowly, with a hint of remembrance in his tone:

"According to Captain Adrian, a long time ago, Lord Tony escorted Prince Horace to the Tower of the Termination, and had a relationship with the 'Grey Sword Guard', who was also in the prime of life and later became famous. ”

Tower of Finish, Grey Sword Guard.

Tails' mind jumped, he had heard Waiya say it.

"No one knows how they fought each other, how they won or lost. ”

The watchman looked at him sharply:

But after that meeting, the emotion and comments of the Gray Sword Guard in private finally flowed out of the Termination Tower and returned to the stars. ”

Tails saw that Marios, with his respectful and serious attitude, spat out a sentence that was unusual in terms of grammar and diction.

"The ancient sword cannot escape its sheath. ”

"Sealing a thousand blades, what is he called evil?"

Marios's voice fell, lost in thought, and Tails frowned.

It is impossible to escape its sheath.

Sealed Thousand Blades?

Tails made an effort to put into use the grammar knowledge of the various languages he had refined over the past few months.

This should ...... It's a metaphor for Tony as a scabbard.

And then compare the warriors of the world to swords?

So it means that Tony can be like a scabbard, in an incredible way, sealing a thousand blades and subduing countless masters?

Tails scratched his head.

Then Tony should also be a "scabbard knight", why is he a "knight of a thousand blades"?

What kind of ghost gray sword guard, do you want to praise people for being so literary?

So that everyone can't understand it, and give Tony a nickname?

Tails shook his head, not thinking about anything superfluous:

"So, Toledo's style of moves is known for its defensive and 'flash' sword style?"

"Is it another style of the Eight Veins of the End?"

At this point, Marlos's eyes moved.

In the middle of the field, Nexi couldn't attack for a long time, and he became more and more agitated, he had to take a few steps back to rest, and his face was already dripping with sweat.

Toledo, on the other hand, became more and more indifferent, and even had the time to raise his knife to make an invitation, which was quite a bit of Marios's sarcasm.

"Now that you know the texts by heart, Your Highness. ”

On the sidelines, the watchman stared firmly at Tails:

"Did you know that in the glorious and shining history of thousands of years, what is the strongest opponent, the greatest threat, and the most inescapable struggle of the Knight Temple?"

Tails froze slightly, not because of the question, but because he felt:

At this moment, Marios was extremely serious, and his eyes were burning.

It's hardly like the one who is polite and thoughtful on the surface, looks indifferent and innocent, but in fact he is disdainful in his heart, has a dark personality, and likes to give him soft nails every day, and he hates the captain of the guard.

Tails turned his head and looked at the two opponents who had been separated for a while, taking a short break.

The Templar's strongest opponent......

He knew that the Knights' Temple would eventually be destroyed by the Scourge.

But......

In the training ground, Nexi and Toledo face each other, their eyes met, and for a moment there was only their opponent in their eyes, as if they had forgotten that the prince was still watching the battle.

They regained the momentum of the duel and prepared for the next professor.

Facing Marios's solemn eyes, Tails straightened his face and slowly spit out a word:

"Empire. ”

The watchman's pupils are constricted.

At that moment, neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere fell silent for the one word.

Until Nech shouted angrily and the offensive resumed!

Amid the sound of metal clashing, Tails took a deep breath and continued:

"It is true that thousands of years ago, in order to end the troubled times and seek peace, many ranger knights gathered under the command of the 'Emperor' Comora Carloser, and followed him to fight in the north and south, expanding the territory. ”

"Forge the strong foundation of the ancient empire. ”

Tails suddenly remembered that a long time ago, in the tavern of Caslan, Putile and Kambida had argued about the Empire and the Northlands.

Things are not people.

The prince returns to reality:

"But after the chaos of unification, peace came. ”

"These ranger knights with superb martial arts, flamboyant personalities, and scattered all over the place......"

"and the noble knightly temple that is worshipped by millions of people as a spiritual home, a universal response, armed and independent......"

Tails' statement was slightly chilling:

It has replaced the original enemies and opponents, and has become a discordant voice in the boundless and prosperous world. ”

"It was regarded as a glaring threat by those in power in the ancient imperial courts. ”

Marlos's eyes froze as he looked back at the battle in the middle of the field, where Nehi couldn't attack and Toledo didn't get better.

Tails recalled the stories he had seen, and sighed a little:

"Historically, the fate of the Knights' Templars has been synchronized with the rise and fall of empires. ”

"Under the weight of imperial power and the conquest of the legions, they suffered repeated disasters and collapsed several times. ”

But it also stubbornly left the fire again and again, and rebuilt and revived when the empire was in civil strife. ”

Tails sighed:

"So, the greatest enemy of the Ancient Knight Templar is nothing else. ”

He looked at Marios fixedly:

"It is the empire itself. ”

Marius likewise looked back at Tails, his gaze obscure.

After looking at him for a long time, the watchman finally nodded.

Approved of the prince's answer.

Clang!

Nehi and Toledo collide again!

They both flickered, each retreating, gasping for breath.

Nexi's eyes were resentful, and he seemed to have a real fire.

"But what you don't know is ......"

As he re-observed the battle, Marios muttered:

At the same time, under the throne of the Heavenly Horse, the knights of the legions directly under the emperor experienced a continuous crusade in the east and west, and an endless counterinsurgency war. ”

Directly under the emperor, knight of the legion.

Tails frowned.

The watchman's eyes grew sharper:

"So, under the loyalty to the emperor, the respect and worship of the empire, and the absolute obedience to the legions......"

"It's more in the expectation of the Pegasus throne and the secret battle with the competitors......"

"They summed up and practiced their own style of martial arts, which was far from the Knight's Temple. ”

Tails was slightly stunned.

Marlos stared at the knife in Toledo's hand:

"Or neutral and peaceful, thick and elegant. Or proudly generous, sonorous and powerful. Or self-controlled, simple and solemn. Or tenacity, tenacity, tenacity. ”

The watchman's words carried an indescribable power, and even Tails sat up unconsciously.

With the official recognition and support of the Empire, the school of this group of legionary knights quickly flourished, and everyone followed suit for a while, and spread all over the world. ”

"In the end, he became the orthodoxy of the Empire, and stood up to the 'Disciples of the Temple' who were famous for a while. ”

Fight against the Knights' Temple......

Tails pondered the meaning of the sentence and re-examined the two of them.

Nexi's eyes changed, his sword flicked, and the power of the end gathered like never before, just for the next attack.

Toledo, on the other hand, slashed his scimitar and reined in momentum, like a mountain, ready to resist all possibilities.

The confrontation between the two grew in momentum.

"And so a thousand years passed......"

Marios's words are very calm, but they contain a bit of indescribable emotion:

"The temple rises and falls, going back and forth between destruction and reconstruction, and empires rise and fall, going back and forth between decay and upliftment. ”

He raised his head and looked at the gloomy sky, revealing a bit of loss:

"And the flow of martial arts and extraordinary power, the same in these two extremely prosperous schools of the other, in the countless capable warriors and swordsmen in the open and dark battles, you come and go, wonderful - there are competitions and duels, there is no lack of war adventures, sometimes hear the swords sonorous, but also see the spears fighting. ”

Marlos said lightly:

"It was the most glorious and dazzling golden age of knights. ”

Golden age.

Tails didn't speak, as if savoring the weight of the sentence.

For some reason, he remembered the melancholy look on his face when he was still at Camp Bladetooth, when Tampa, the owner of "My" Tavern, talked about the "mercenary era".

"Until the end of the war...... Changed everything. ”

Marios closed his eyes and breathed a sigh of relief:

"The temple is destroyed, and the empire is down. ”

In the middle of the field, Nexi's accumulated offensive finally reached the extreme, and as he progressed by flashing the afterimage, he slashed out a sword light!

And Toledo shouted angrily, and stepped forward as well, ready to be iron-on-iron, hard-hitting!

Right now.

"Enough!"

Marlos snorted coldly:

"That's it!"

Bite!

Nexi's longsword and Toledo's scimitar, two weapons staggered through the air.

They lost momentum with the cry, and they both fell limplessly.

The two men stopped at an arm's length away and looked at each other.

"Go and rest. ”

The watchman said lightly.

A few seconds later, obedience to the order overcame the stirred battle intent, and the two exhaled in unison, put away their weapons, and bowed to the prince.

Tails applauded solemnly and greeted them respectfully.

In this way, the remnants of the fire left by the Knight Temple have all returned to the Tower of End, and they have been passed down to this day. ”

Marjos looked at Nehi's back, slightly distracted, but his gaze quickly refocused and turned to Tails.

"And the iron-blooded sword wind of the empire is struggling to be raised again with the banner of the revival king, and with the descendants of the lone army of the empire, in the newborn kingdom. ”

The watchman looked at Tails steadily.

"As the most orthodox knight martial art from the first line of the empire, it has been passed down in the knightly inheritance and court training of the Star Kingdom, telling the majesty of the throne and the prosperity of the legion. ”

"Toledo and the 'Knight of a Thousand Blades' are among them. ”

Tails sensed the other party's seriousness at the moment and nodded slowly.

"For hundreds of years, generations of Star Masters have painstakingly studied and taught carefully, so that the ancient inheritance can be further advanced in the hands of future generations and keep up with the pulse of the times. ”

"And the sword racks and sword styles that you have practiced for the past few months, including the demanding 'Seventeen Swords of Knights', are among them. ”

Tails remembered months of training that was very different from that of the Northland, and it dawned on him.

Marlos exhaled, faded his grim face, and slowly returned to the light and breezy him.

"Today, this martial arts school with the same long history, but faintly opposed to the Tower of End, is on par......"

"Corresponding to the 'Temple', it was named by the serious scholars—"

At that moment, the watchman's voice was ethereal, and he spoke softly:

"Emperor Wind. ”

I don't hear anything outside the window, and I only write books about the abuse of the Lord.

(End of chapter)