As soon as the watchman finished speaking, Zonevid launched his attack at the right time!

clang!

Thales received the first horizontal blow.

But Zonevid felt something was wrong.

The prince's eyes...seemed a little floating?

At this moment, Thales was thinking about something.

Thanks to Mallos' explanation, the boy understood something.

No wonder, no wonder he felt a strange sense of familiarity in Zoneved's attack.

I see.

This is...a battle in the style of the Northland.

Thales exhaled and felt a faint nostalgia for the "beating lessons" in the Palace of Heroes that he thought he would never have.

In his life that could not be called a long life, but was definitely rich in combat experience, there were only three people who taught him through words and deeds, and really had an impact on his sword fighting skills.

One woman and two men.

These include Black Sword.

In reality, Thales adjusted his steps and guarded Zonevid's next sword in the hell sense.

But his thoughts seemed to be in another time, swirling in the turbulence of the sins of the Hell River.

Black Sword, this mere mortal faced a magician, faced disaster, faced inhuman beings like Asheida and Giza, faced an almost hopeless battle, but miraculously struggled to survive, and even relied on his hands to survive.

A strange sword he picked up suddenly gave him a chance to win.

Looking back later, every decision, every choice, and every action Black Sword made in the battle, as well as the superhuman quality and amazing wisdom displayed in it, deeply shocked Thales.

But the opponents Black Sword faced were too few to be an example.

However, there was another person who influenced him the most...

Thales struggled to block Zonevid's thrust, his muscles groaning in pain as the battle became increasingly unfavorable.

Meteorite.

Thales thought silently.

right.

Seri Nicolai, this guy who has been cursed by Thales thousands of times, can be said to have opened another door for him.

Thales witnessed the bloody battle on the wasteland with his own eyes.

Fallen Starman, this man faced off against the equally skilled and dangerous Death Crow (and perhaps Tails and Yoder), and was at a disadvantage from start to finish.

He was seriously injured, on the verge of despair, disadvantaged in every situation, and nearly defeated several times.

But in the end, Exeter's former leader of the White Blade Guards still miraculously... turned defeat into victory.

Thales tactfully dodged Zonevid's powerful and heavy slash, flicked the shield in his hand, and tremblingly resisted the opponent's incoming attack.

This made Zoneved feel slightly discordant:

The prince's defense seemed to be effective this time, and he was not as embarrassed as before.

But Thales was still thinking.

Meteorite.

His victory was not based on strength.

It's about patience, calmness, perseverance, observation and analysis.

On the most unfavorable battlefield, what Nicolai did was not a desperate, crazy and desperate fight between the trapped beasts.

On the contrary, he caught every shot of Monty's crossbow with extraordinary patience and perseverance, tenaciously withstood the pressure of absolute disadvantage, calmly defended every inevitable attack of his opponent, and observed the Death Crow at the critical moment.

Unique combat and habits, analyze the enemy's most likely choice in each situation.

In the end, the Fallen Starman succeeded in defeating his opponent with one blow.

Maybe - Thales thought in a daze - maybe Nicolai got this famous nickname in the Western Continent and was one of the five strongest generals in Exeter, not just because he was lucky enough to kill Horace Can.

star.

That's right.

Meteorite.

Thales suddenly realized that the people who had the greatest influence on his fighting style were the people he hated the most - the Northlanders.

Thales instinctively raised his shield to attack, and collided with Zonewed's sword once. He suddenly felt something and subconsciously added his long sword, forcing the latter to give up the attack in surprise and defended with his sword horizontally.

No, it's more than that.

More than just witnessing that battle.

Also includes……

Thales recalled the past. In every outdoor training class, Nicolai showed off his skills without reservation, and bullied him with pride until tears came to his eyes. He could only be beaten and could not fight back.

The Star Man who was watching on the sidelines was gnashing his teeth, and Thelma couldn't bear it.

but……

But every time he faced the Fallen Star, whether it was for survival, face, or not to be beaten so badly, when he struggled to survive under the opponent's clutches...

clang!

Thales' long sword clashed with Zonevid's weapon again.

But at this moment, Thales closed his eyes.

Zonevid, who was only a few feet away from him, noticed this and couldn't help being shocked.

The sin of the prison river surged through the young man's body.

Hell's senses become more and more sensitive.

Time seemed to slow down.

At that moment, Thales slowly realized it.

The point where Zonevid and him, their swords clashed.

The finishing power of both sides surged forward, and they faced each other at that point.

One side stretches endlessly and the offensive is surging.

One side is firm and tenacious.

Thales could feel it, no matter what move he made: pressing forward, attacking, withdrawing his sword, retreating...

Zonevid's finishing power will attack without mercy, leaving no room for respite.

And he couldn't resist.

what to do?

what to do?

In that second, Thales still closed his eyes, relying on the feedback from the hell senses and the sin of the Hell River in his hands to feel everything.

He raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

The young man understood.

He, Thales Bright Star.

He is not a strong monster, a genius with exquisite skills, or a master of unparalleled skills ("Come on, release the magic power and you can kill them all!" - the dark little Tell who punches and roars deep in his heart.

The knight hero of

He can't defeat the enemy with one blow like Yoder, can't turn corruption into magic like the Black Sword, can't change things in an instant like Nicolai, and can't control the battle situation like a punishment knight by strolling around the court with ease.

.

But he has at least one advantage - although Thales himself is reluctant to admit it - advantage:

Take the beating.

Yes.

Although it doesn't sound very good.

but……

Get beaten up enough, and you'll develop a pathetic intuition:

What kind of feeling will it bring when the fists and swords fall on you?

Which one is just severe pain but not serious, which one seems exaggerated but actually has a mediocre effect, and which one is extremely dangerous and may be fatal.

And received these beatings.
To be continued...