The Bastard’s Way of Life of the Returning Swordsman

Episode 41

Totem’s Secret (1)

‘The basic skills of Bingbaek Mu-ryu are coldness and sharpness. Thanks to that, I can strengthen the spirit of ＜Three Claws of the Dragon＞.’

The cold midwinter wind blows very fiercely.

In the blink of an eye, it covers your vision and makes you buried in heavy snow.

If you come to your senses, there are many cases of frostbite.

Theo thought that Bingbaekmu-ryu resembled that midwinter wind.

A fierceness that drives enemies to death in the blink of an eye.

I tried to put that reason into ＜Three Claws of the Dragon＞,

I was able to succeed in refining the sword to some extent.

damn-

Depending on the direction the sword flowed, even some cold frost remained.

‘With this, bursting herbivores can also be strengthened.’

Theo smiled lightly.

While I was treating Ray, my understanding of Bingbaekmu became much deeper, so I wanted to organize it this way.

As expected, after the tidying up, the blade seemed much sharper and cleaner than before.

That you can continue to supplement and strengthen your own swordsmanship.

Theo blamed himself for having lived without knowing this interesting thing.

then then

“… … ?”

Theo felt a stare watching him from somewhere belatedly and turned his head back.

Ray was watching him.

‘this.’

When it happened, I was so focused on training that I didn’t even notice it.

How far have you seen your training?

There’s no way he couldn’t have read the traces of Bingbaek Mu-ryu, so he tried to explain something.

“That’s not how you do it.”

“… … ?”

Ray suddenly stood up with his sword and swung it into the air a couple of times.

Shh shh-

Moves much simpler and faster than Theo.

However, it was so sharp that a mere blade of wind left a mark on the cave floor.

“It’s good to swing like throwing a knife, but pulling is unnatural. The characteristic of the Bingbaekshin Sword is not simply that it is sharp. Look at the traces of anticipation left on the floor.”

Do you explain the secret to someone who stole your swordsmanship and learned it?

Theo found it difficult to read Ray’s thoughts, but he did as she told him to and looked at the marks Ray left.

It was very neat.

As if carefully cut.

“Then look at the traces you left behind.”

On the other hand, Theo’s traces were somehow cumbersome and crude.

“ah… … !”

“Isn’t it different?”

Theo nodded, and Ray smiled lightly.

For a moment, Theo was quite surprised.

Both in the past life and in the present life. It was the first time she had ever expressed her feelings like that.

“Retrieving swordsmanship is just as important as swinging it. Swing it like throwing a sword, and retrieve it like pulling it. Try to make these movements flow smoothly, not cut off.”

Theo thought for a moment as if he had gotten a clue from her words.

Ray still watched him with a light smile.

I had faith that he would be able to fully understand.

‘If only I could help like this.’

Ray was very encouraged to be of help to Theo for the first time.

After a while. Theo finished his thoughts and took Drake’s blade again.

“It’s annoying, but can you look at it one more time?”

Ray nodded, saying it didn’t bother him at all.

Shh shh-

Theo started swinging his sword again.

* * *

“You mean this area is right?”

“That’s right! I also left a knife on my side, so it must not have been long!”

Orien smiled coldly as he stroked his chin with his hand.

The news that was delivered while he was concentrating on monster hunting like Axion, Ray’s injury.

Orien thought that now was a golden opportunity for Axion to solidify its No. 1 spot.

‘If I make him completely incapacitated here, no one will be able to touch Axion anymore.’

Currently, Axion has received 431 points.

Considering that the average score of other test takers is less than 100 points, the gap is overwhelming.

It was the result of Orien and the other members of the Gyoryuhoe giving him most of the points.

The problem was that Lay, who placed second, was quickly chasing Axion with a score of 300 points.

Obviously, despite the fact that she is moving alone without any team members.

But suddenly, unintentionally, there was an opportunity to retire Ray.

‘Besides, the place they bumped into was definitely the place where traces of Hyde’s gang were found… … Theo, he must be nearby.’

A little while ago, there was something Ed secretly conveyed through the examiner.

-Make sure Theo Ragnar doesn’t fall under the head of the Senate.

I didn’t know why he suddenly wanted to help him.

Because of that, Orien broke up with Axion and was on the move in search of Theo.

But, just in time, the path was right.

If Hyde’s gang can be prevented and Ray can also be retired.

I couldn’t think of a picture more perfect than this.

‘No, it’s three birds with one stone. It’s enough to break old Theo’s arms and legs together.’

Orien still remembers the moment Theo cut off his friends’ right arms and ruined the banquet hall.

He did not forget the look of Theo who dared not even know the subject and looked straight into his eyes.

The humiliation I felt at that time was something I wanted to avenge.

Ed told me to save Theo, but wasn’t there an order not to get hurt?

You just have to hold your breath.

If you just hold your breath.

‘It seems that the Maehwagung guys are also looking for it… … hehehe! I don’t think there’s any way for you to finish this test safely. You sick bastard.’

Orien was satisfied with the picture of Theo holding on to his ankles, crying and begging for help.

“where are you? take the lead.”

* * *

Could it be because of the advice and conversation about swordsmanship?

Theo and Ray were able to quickly become close without awkwardness.

“There are a lot of people looking out for you. You have to be careful.”

Ray said with a thoughtful expression.

As much as they bumped into the Gyoryonghoe, it was clear that they would soon come with more groups.

So, it was her idea to be prepared for that.

“Fortunately, this is a safe area that has not yet been discovered, so we can turn off the time for a while… … !”

Ray shook his head without speaking.

Theo smiled lightly, seemingly knowing, and then moved into the cave.

There, a totem in the shape of a ‘horse’ was placed under a huge magic circle.

A totem that blocks the approach of monsters.

There were a lot of supplies, such as food and weapons, gathered around.

“… … ?”

Are you trying to get a meal?

Ray tilted his head, not knowing what Theo was going to do.

By the way.

hooked!

Suddenly, Theo pulled the totem off the floor and broke it.

“you… … !”

Ray couldn’t understand Theo’s actions.

The totem establishes a safe area where you can avoid monsters and receive supplies.

But if you break the totem like that, all magic will be nullified… … !

It was nonsense from their point of view, who had to look for an opportunity right away.

However, Theo did not immediately answer Ray’s question.

It was because the totem was broken and her eyes were fixed on the remaining indigo orb.

“What is it?”

“A magic tool for summoning monsters. No, should I say Judo magic tools? It’s similar anyway. The effect when it is built into the totem and when it is outside is completely different.”

“… … what?”

Ray widened his eyes.

A device like this was hidden in the totem?

That moment.

Cuckoo coo-

The ground began to vibrate weakly.

Ray felt a chill run down his spine. The senses that had become sensitive due to long swordsmanship training were shouting.

A very scary monster appeared around here.

At least level 6, indigo or higher… … !

‘Indigo? no way?’

Ray looked at the orb Theo was holding. it was indigo

“Red, orange, yellow, green, blue. Among the 7 colors, the level of monsters increases as you go backwards, but I said that the points given increase exponentially. this is for that to score points.”

“… … !”

It was only then that Ray seemed to know Theo’s goal.

I don’t know what he’s been up to, but Theo hasn’t caught a single monster so far, so his score is 0.

But what if you could only hunt strong monsters for the rest of the time?

A quick reversal would also be possible.

In addition, it would be even more convenient if there was a way to summon monsters whenever needed in this way.

However, if there is a problem.

“But… … !”

“How are the two of us going to catch a dark blue monster without any preparation?”

At Theo’s question, Ray nodded heavily.

It was because, as he said, by the 6th grade, no matter how many swordsmen in training, they were so strong that they could never catch them.

But.

“Who says I’m not ready?”

“what?”

“The fact that there is such a hidden peace means that there is a way to overcome it as a hidden peace. The Flowering Ceremony is meant to ‘test’ the skills of candidates, not to kill them.”

Theo rummaged through the heap of supplies and took out a few items.

“Right?”

Ray looked at those things and laughed.

Theo was right.

I can’t believe that these weapons as well as daily necessities are hidden in a place like this.

“… … But even with this, wouldn’t it be impossible for the two of us?”

Still, Ray was full of worries.

Theo just laughed softly.

“don’t worry. We won’t catch monsters alone.”

“… … ?”

Ray tilted his head, not understanding Theo’s meaning.

right at that moment.

– aaagh!

– What is this… … !

-Why is the dark blue monster suddenly in such a place… … ! Wow!

– Stop it! hurry!

There was a very loud commotion outside the cave.

With my daughter, with my daughter-

Along with the bell of the demon that announces the appearance of the monster.

Ray widened his eyes.

“I’m going to take a look. shall we go together?”

Theo laughed coldly and got up from his seat.

* * *

“shield! Lift up the shield first!”

“Th-I thought it would be difficult to climb, so I left the shield in the safe area… … !”

“What are you talking about! So how do you stop that! Fuck!”

Orien’s party was chasing Ray’s traces and was in an uproar.

It was because of the sandworm that suddenly appeared through the ground.

It’s a sandworm!

I wondered why a monster that only lives in the desert area appeared in the winter mountains, a cold region, but

Of course, it was also a problem that they protruded from under the area they passed through.

Because of that, three out of fifteen people were sucked into the stomach of a sandworm, and seven people rolled down the slope with injuries large and small.

Two-thirds of the people from the beginning had retired.

The remaining five hurriedly formed formations and tried to resist somehow.

The ferocity and fear given by the sandworm made them unable to move quickly.

Because if you defended it wrong, you could have been seriously injured.

The problem is that even while wandering like that, the damage can be greater.

coo uh-

Sandworm didn’t intend to hunt the remaining five right away, so he quickly hid himself through the hole he came in.

Knock!

Orien and the test takers swallowed dry saliva with nervous faces.

The tension of not knowing when and where Sandworm might reappear aroused their fear.

It would be nice if it disappeared as it is, but the small trembling movement of the ground told me that it was looking for a chance to come out from below.

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Like a shark waiting for an opportunity to snatch its prey from below the surface.

“My, my, my God… … ! I came to catch Ray, what the hell is this… … !”

Orien trembled, unable to hold on to his wobbly legs.

“When things get to this point… … ! Test tubes are… … somehow… … I wonder if I should come to save you!”

Even when I scream at the examiners who may be around here to listen, there is no response.

“Sir, fuck… … !”

In the end, even Orien’s pants were wet with a deep sense of fear.

Wow!

As the ground in front of Orien was smashed, a sandworm popped out.

Mysteriously, every time the mouth moved, the flesh of the two test takers that it had already snatched poured out.

Kaaak-

And Sandworm rushed in to hunt Orien as well. Dozens of teeth gleamed cruelly into the gaping mouth.

“Ah ah ah ah ah!”

The time when Orien became contemplative and closed his eyes tightly.

Quarreureung!

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning fell from the sky and shattered Sandworm’s head.

thud… … !

Chii Ik-

The huge body, which had lost its head, collapsed helplessly.

Cloudy steam rose along the black cut surface.

rattling… … .

Orien sat down on the floor and looked in the direction of Sandworm.

above the corpse.

A man with a familiar face stood tall like a conqueror.

It was Theo.