Chapter 25: Three Cuts (part 4) Ralph, seeing his grandson, wore a slightly surprised expression. ‘Much, that kid….’ He had spent more time with Much since he was a newborn babe than his own parents. But this was the first time he’d seen such a look in Much’s eyes. Even from a distance, the resentment…
Chapter 24: Three Cuts (part 3) The end of a sweltering summer. A short autumn would pass, and then the long, long winter would arrive. The entire continent bustled in preparation for the coming winter, but there was one place busier than all the rest. The Dragon’s Cradle, preparing to welcome a new batch of…
Chapter 23: Three Cuts (part 2) The mana core, the heart of Martial Arts, and the mana roads, its skeleton. These two elements determine the characteristics of a Martial Arts technique. The Martial Arts technique Johan had newly created was based on the Redner family’s Martial Arts. To be precise, Johan had simply improved upon…
Chapter 22: Three Cuts (part 1) Mu-chi, caught off guard by the bold declaration directed at him, floundered, unsure of what to do. “Ah… that….” A wicked grin spread across Yuri’s lips as he witnessed the scene. Before Mu-chi could react, Yuri’s figure shot forward with blinding speed. Thump- Six meters were compressed within a…
Chapter 21: Sharing the Good (Part 2) As Ralph’s words trailed off, two figures emerged from the forest, startlingly quiet. Rustle… Breaking through the foliage, Yohan was the first to emerge. He looked nearly identical to six months ago, but the one following him was different. Standing considerably taller than before, reaching a height of…
Chapter 20: Sharing the Good (Part 1) “Hmm… I’m not sure.” For someone who took so long to speak, it wasn’t a particularly impressive statement. “If he’s the one Senpai chose, there must be something special about him…” But Ralph couldn’t see it. “Still, he uses mana quite effectively. There’s no waste in his…
Chapter 19: 3rd Round, 2nd Game (4) It was around lunchtime. The setting was a spacious courtyard behind the blacksmith’s shop. “Hmm… So, how old is that guy?” That was Yuri’s immediate reaction upon seeing the young bear that Ralph had brought as a sparring partner. His question was filled with confusion. Ralph responded…
Chapter 18: 3rd Round, 2nd Game (3) Johan remembered vividly. No, how could he forget? That day, the day he lost what he considered his everything! And also, the words uttered by the monster that tore his leg apart! “If you think you can run faster even with one leg missing… then come challenge…
Chapter 17: 3rd Round, 2nd Game (2) Johann’s face beamed with an unfamiliar brightness, contrasting Yuli’s obvious displeasure. With an air of cluelessness, Johann replied, brimming with cheer, “What’s the matter?” “Why on earth is that cursed thing here?” Yuli retorted, his frustration evident. “Oh, come now! To think you’d curse our dear Bung-Bungi!…
Chapter 16: 3rd Round, 2nd Game (1) Ethereal Blood. It was a realm of mystery. Although masters had unlocked Ethereal Blood and attained the realm of divinity, in truth, they didn’t know everything about it. The concepts of Ethereal Blood and divinity began to be properly understood only about a hundred years ago. There were…
Chapter 15: Mana (Part 4) A change in Yuri’s surroundings caught John’s attention. “He’s finally…?” The current shift in mana wasn’t caused by him; it was initiated by Yuri himself. It signified one thing: Yuri had awakened to mana! But that wasn’t all. Unlike before, he was now actively gathering mana on his own….
Chapter 14: Mana (Part 3) Mol-a (沒我). It wasn’t merely about reaching a state of heightened concentration. It was about observing one’s own self from an objective standpoint. If one could master mol-a, they could enter the realm of imagination, where even training to transcend spatial constraints was possible. “And when one reaches complete mastery,…
Chapter 13: Mana (Part 2) Johann’s eyes widened at the unusual speed at which mana flowed into Yuri. “Already sensing the mana? And what’s with this absorption speed?” Was it really sensing mana, or was something else happening? It was too early to jump to conclusions, so Johann released the mana once again. And just…
For a long time, the Enlight Unified Empire ruled over the Lament Continent. However, that is a tale of decades past. The Empire, unified by the Swordmaster, crumbled, and the continent was divided into 15 administrative districts. A new governance system emerged under the influence of the Swordmaster. Each administrative district was a new system,…
It’s a thought that crosses the mind of anyone who has ever measured magical power. Johann Redner, the master among masters. Just how strong is he? How much magical power does he possess? It’s a bold question that most wouldn’t dare ask the Unyielding Sword, “What’s your magical power?” Yet, the one posing this audacious…
The Beginning of Training (Part 2) On a steep hill known for giving even adult men a tough time, two middle-aged men had unpacked their belongings atop the summit, relishing the blowing wind. “Hehe… I can’t endure this any longer. After this uphill journey, I should take a break or something.” “Retirement, my foot! If…