On the green grass, a few young people were sparring with wooden swords, fighting fiercely. There were also a few older knights watching, and occasionally giving guidance on the shortcomings and mistakes.
"Be smart and don't stop." The knight with a dark brown beard loudly reminded the two fighting men.
On the messy grass, branches were lightly painted with a cross pattern. The pace of the two people fighting quickly changed within their respective cross patterns. Because they were using wooden swords, the two of them swung very fast, and they could often decide in two seconds.
Win or lose once, then each takes a step back and starts again.
The wooden sword is not tightly held in the palm of the hand, but has a slight surplus. The blade of the sword creates a fan-shaped afterimage in the air with the swing of the wrist, like a dance, giving people a smooth and beautiful feeling.
If there are experienced Western Knights here, they will recognize that this is not a pure swordsmanship, but a saber skill that emphasizes swiftness and lethality.
Use slashing chops and cross swings to allow the power to be reused during rotation, which is labor-saving and fast.
From time to time, the crisp sound of the collision of wooden swords could be heard on the grass, as well as the knight's loud instructions. Time passed by unconsciously and did not stop until noon.
Under the shade of the trees, the young men who had just practiced swordsmanship gathered around the buckets, filling them with clean water and pouring some on their bodies and heads to cool down.
"Phew, my hands are sore." One person leaned on the wooden post next to him, spreading his arms and not wanting to move.
"I've been numb from the pain for a long time, and I'm covered in blisters." Another person responded weakly.
"Knight Commander Lourdes is too strict. Although he practiced swordsmanship before, the amount of training was not so terrible."
"Master Jie Lanen didn't come today, and he got even worse. It feels like he's training us to death."
"Huh, did you just know the name of this knight commander today? Among the famous knights and nobles in the west, who doesn't know his style?"
Several young people complained to each other, but they just talked about it at this time. If they really wanted to protest, I'm afraid not many people would respond. They all came from aristocratic families in the West, and as the companions and playmates of the heir to the Duke of Griffin,
Follow the class, grow up together, receive training and learn.
This is the most enviable existence among the aristocratic circles in the Western Territory. It is foreseeable that after Jie Lanen inherits the title in the future, they will also become the representatives of the nobles in charge of power in the Western Territory.
But now, they are still 15-16 years old, and they are still far from maturity.
"Have you rested? Come here!" While a few people were still chatting, the knight commander with a rough voice shouted again, letting this little brat pass.
"Yes, sir." Several people stood up immediately, responded loudly, and then trotted over.
Luders stood by the house next to the training ground, with the door behind him. He saw a few people approaching before walking in.
The house is very spacious. There are small windows on both sides of the upper part, which can let in the light without making it too dark. The interior is an open space for training, and there are wooden stakes, sundries, etc. on both sides.
"Okay, sit down first." This time Ludes did not let them continue to stand, but generously let a few people sit down.
Then he casually pulled out a wooden knife from the shelf on the side. The wood of the blade was white, which should be soft wood. It was shaped like a crescent moon, and there was an empty slot similar to a hand guard on the handle.
After holding the wooden sword, the knight commander seemed to feel that it was too light, and he had to move it several times in the air before he got used to it.
"Today, let's talk about how to use a machete."
"Although you are not required to practice this skill to the extreme, you still need to know its origins and its merits."
"In the past, the people in the Western Territory, whether they were hunters in the mountains or soldiers in the army, all used swords. The use of swords only happened in the past few hundred years." He first introduced the history.
"The reason why this has changed is not complicated. The development of armor has greatly reduced the power of knives, and guns and swords that can penetrate armor have become popular."
"However, in the remote villages in the Western Territory, you can still see many good swordsmen. Even now, the Western Territory still uses sabers to refer to warriors. For example, the third generation of the Griffin King is the envoy to neighboring countries.
The introduction said, 'I have 5,000 sharp sabers under my command.'"
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"Compared with the commonly used knight swords today, sabers have a huge advantage in speed. If you go to the market without armor and meet a few veterans with swords, you have to be careful. You may not have drawn the sword yet.
, the other party will cut off your head."
"After saying so much, you may not feel deeply, so let's give it a try, Wyatt, come up."
"Yes, sir." A young man with short silver hair stepped forward.
"Give."
Ludes threw him a special knight's sword, and then took out a saber of similar size.
"Come on." The command was simple and powerful.
"yes."
Wyatt held the sword in one hand and did not step forward easily. Instead, he looked at it for a while before lunging forward.
"Bang."
The blade slashed downwards and upwards, easily cutting open the blade. Then it turned around and landed directly on Wyatt's neck. This process did not even take a second. It seemed that with a bang, Wyatt was defeated.
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"If I were your enemy, you would be dead by now." Ludes retracted his knife and commented simply.
"Yes." Wyatt did not refute, but looked at the saber in Luders' hand with interest.
Ludes did not use extraordinary power just now, but relied on muscle memory and skills to easily break through Wyatt's attack.
"Come again." Seeing Wyatt's curiosity and dissatisfaction, Ludes shouted.
"yes."
"Bang." "Bang." "Bang." "Bang."
The teenagers below watched Wyatt lose again and again, and slowly realized something was wrong. The set of swordsmanship used by Ludes did not have any extraordinary effects, it was all about moves and power techniques.
, but this alone can completely suppress Wyatt.
"Okay, let's go down." Feeling that it was almost done, Ludes stopped.
"The swiftness of the saber can quickly kill enemies and protect yourself in chaotic battles. Every time you kill an enemy, you will become safer. This is very important when facing a large number of enemies. After all, no one can guarantee it.
If you fight for superiority throughout your life, you will always face difficulties."
"In addition, the difference between using a knife and a sword is that the knife should be used to cut as much as possible. As long as the angle and force are correct, you can effortlessly cut off a large piece of meat, and at the same time, the speed of the knife does not decrease, and it can rotate quickly, and it can be turned again.
Launch the next attack so that the moves are closely connected and there are very few flaws. If the enemy is not careful, you can find gaps and create wounds."
"In the past, how to evaluate a good hand with a knife was to put a large piece of wet clay in front of you, draw it across with the knife, and cut off a smooth piece, and then cut it without any loss, and so on, one piece after another.
Thin flakes of clay fell from the side."
"Be fast, be faster, so that your moves will have no flaws."
Although nearly 20 years have passed, the scene of Teacher Ludes teaching us how to wield the saber in the training ground room that day is still so clear. I even remember the dust floating in the room that day and the sound of the wooden sword in my hand. texture.
Teacher Luders is a person worthy of respect. He teaches students strictly and without reservation. He not only teaches us various fighting skills, how to face fear, how to choose appropriate weapons, how to use various conditions to win, etc. wait.
It is precisely because of his inspiration that I prefer to use swift and rapid combat techniques. Even the sword I carry with me is as thin and light as a knife.
Unfortunately, as a follower of Lord Geran, I have to join the Knights of the White Lion. The only weapons I can choose are swords and guns, and I cannot carry a saber with me.
Fortunately, in the later years, I gradually found a kind of swift swordsmanship. Although it was different from the saber technique, the main idea and style were very similar, so I fell in love with it and made it my main fighting method.
As time went by, my friends and comrades in the White Lion Knights gave me the name "Gust Wind", and I became an alternative within the Knights. As the spiritual inheritance of the classical knights, the White Lion Knights have always been known for their powerful strength. The appearance of strength and majesty is rare in the world, and I am really rare.
Compared with other knights in the empire, the Knights of the White Lion are also quite different.
First of all, although this knighthood was established in the Western Territory, its style and spirit are different from the traditions of the Western Territory. If we really want to say it, its style is actually more in line with the fantasies of the nobles in the imperial capital.
Why is it called a classical style? Because the purpose of the Knights of the White Lion is very noble and includes several virtues, probably upholding justice, protecting the young, being kind to the weak, and adhering to oaths and promises. This style is very similar to the roles of classical knights. , is yearned for by many young nobles today.
But if you really look into history, you will know that knights in the past were no more noble than they are now. They were just war machines and violent components of the country.
It can be said that the Knights of the White Lion are a product of fantasy in a certain sense, because most of the Western territories are in the mountains and forests, and most of the Western nobles rarely go out, so there has always been a vague sense of Western barbarians in the imperial noble circle. The saying means that these people have no aristocratic appearance, are brutal and bloody, and do not know etiquette.
The nobles in the Western Region were not unaware of this situation socially, and they gradually felt this situation later on. However, when facing the prosperous central part of the empire, as well as the east and south where trade was developed, they did have this faint inferiority complex.
Because I yearn for it, I worship it, so I follow it.
In order to get rid of the past image, and also hope to truly integrate into the vast group of the empire, the nobles of the Western Region supported and established the Knights of the White Lion.
From the style of armor, the standard of weapons, combat prowess, rich knowledge, elegant etiquette, etc., we strive to be the best and most in line with the kind of glory, nobility, etc. that the nobles in the empire aspire to.
It seems to be a very silly way. In the early days, it was ridiculed by some old nobles as just barbarians wearing silk and randomly wrapped up to pretend to be noble. However, as the nobles of the West improved from generation to generation, the reputation of the White Lion Knights was truly established. stand up.
There is no doubt that this is a knighthood that only nobles can join, and it has strict requirements for each member. For example, there must be no one with a bad reputation, fighting strength must be good, and etiquette knowledge must not be left behind. With harsh joining conditions, it is guaranteed
In addition to the quality and overall image of the members, if you are still unmarried, just introduce yourself as a formal member of the Knights of the White Lion, and many noble girls will take the initiative to say hello to you.
In the gradually degenerating aristocratic circle, the Knights of the White Lion are undoubtedly one of the few entities with an excellent reputation. This has also allowed its members to gradually no longer be limited to the Western Region, and later even outstanding talents from all over the empire can join it.
Powerful, mighty, brave, just, lion, these words are always so beautiful and make people yearn for it. The classical knights who did not appear in ancient times actually appeared because of people's fantasy and yearning for ancient times.
This must be said to be a very interesting thing.
But this finally answered the long-standing question in my mind: should I follow reality and protect the current stable world, or should I follow my thoughts and create the world of my dreams?
'The non-existence of the past does not mean that it cannot be born, and the things imagined are not inferior to everything that exists in reality.'
This alone was enough. For this reason, I betrayed Teacher Ludes' teachings, betrayed my family, and joined Lord Geran's command.
The past Western Territory cannot be said to be very bad, but this model has slowly come to an end. Even compared with the past Western Territory, it is now the most powerful existence in history, but the road has been exhausted, and if it continues to be maintained, it will only
It can make people irritable and uncomfortable.
"I am not a truly noble knight, I just want to end this painful era as soon as possible." Facing the familiar teacher in front of me, I raised my sword and spoke the words in my heart.
Griffins flew in the sky, dragon-winged aircraft shuttled, thunder guns and roaring bullets pierced the sky, it was fierce and chaotic. On the ground all around, knights wearing white lion armor and grounded griffon knights were fighting. Many of the two parties were acquaintances.
, and even studied and grew up together.
"Oh, just for such a ridiculous reason, you are going to betray Duke Griffin. My lord, I have never treated you badly before."
"How will your family react if you do this? Won't they feel sad?"
Teacher Luders’ question was cold and intense, making the companions behind him unable to speak.
I took a deep breath, raised my head, and looked directly at the teacher riding on the back of the gryphon.
"Yes, it will be very painful and sad. So, because of their sadness, do I have to obey them forever for the rest of my life!?"
"Wouldn't it be sad for me, wouldn't it be painful? Watching disgusting things happen again and again, watching that disgusting face succeed again and again."
"Although I am born into a noble family, I cannot be immersed in such a world like you. I am just an out-of-place, idiot destined not to enjoy the glory of the nobility."
"Yes, that's right. The Lord of the West, Grand Duke Griffin, has ascended the throne of the empire. The empire has been unified, and many nobles of the West have gained greater land and titles. What an honor and glory it is."
"But! What does all this mean to me? Watching the old and corrupt system reincarnate again, and tens of millions of people displaced, all in exchange for a crown and glory of nobility for you."
"Glory, what exactly is glory? Striving for power is glory? Killing enemies is glory? Making others suffer for pleasure is glory?"
"I hate this kind of world, I hate your old and rotten thoughts, always killing and oppressing for that pitiful title and so-called wealth."
"I hate such a restricted world, hate the bullshit aristocratic system, hate the rubbish status distinctions, use all kinds of things to restrict it, and then feel complacent, like a fool."
"But the problem is, there are so many idiots like you, that more idiots have been deceived by you. I hate such a stupid world, hate such a world full of deception, hate that people deliberately set up rules and regulations just for the sake of
A system for satisfying some stupid hobbies and pleasures.”
"There are too many fools, there are too many idiots. If I don't kill you people, I won't be able to tell my world and show the future I want. Now, do you understand!?"
Hoarse words spewed out of my lungs, and I roared and cut off the long sword in my hand again and again, just to express the countless anger and depression in my heart.
"You are a madman." Teacher Luders' words were still low.
"Yeah, just think of me as a madman, I can't be that sensible and smart!"
The boiling magic power in his body resonated with the holy sword in his hand, and the indescribable annoyance and depression in his heart burned and burst like fire, and the sharp sword marks were slashed crazily.
I hate this kind of world, I hate so-called intelligence, and I hate those stupid things that are complacent. I am not a god who can change the world, nor am I a wise sage. I can only use the simplest and most violent way to explore the path in my heart.
The strong wind roared, the sword blade danced wildly, and in the blood and killing, light was glimpsed.
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After being stuck for a day, I finally finished it. I wrote a lot about sane and ideal people, and occasionally a few crazy people and fools, although they may not necessarily be really crazy or stupid. 0 0
There is also a side story about Frocia, and then the later stages of the Empire arc unfold.
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