The Greatest Architect

Sunny early spring noon.

It was time for everyone to finish their morning work.

Even the farmer sweating in the field.

Even the woodcutter who struggled at the foot of the mountain.

Sheep that blew a flute in the field.

Brewers soaked in liquor at the brewery.

From the laundry to the girl who fought the laundry.

It was also time for all the colonists to lay down their hands for a little while and enjoy lunch and rest.

But today was a little different.

A training ground in the baron's mansion of the lord, Frontera.

It was because there was going to be a special and rare event in that vast vacancy.

“Hey, how's the fight going today? ”

“Duel? That's obvious. ”

“Is that what you think? ”

“Of course not. ”

“Not really. How can Lloyd defeat Lord Neumann? ”

“Thanks to you, we're angry. If it's not this time, when are we going to see this? ”

“Hehehe, I see. When is the time to watch a young master who used to insist on rolling the dirt floor? ”

Farmers gathered around the edge of the arena after a day's work.

Next to him, a group of Anakins who postponed their lunch laughed.

“I'm a little worried, though. ”

“Worried about what? ”

“Master Lloyd. What if Lord Neumann wins? Then you'll be more contributory. ”

“Oh my gosh, I'm worried. Why would you worry about that? ”

“Why? I heard Sir Ulrich was beaten to a pulp by Master Lloyd. ”

“But this is Sir Neumann. ”

“Well, is Lloyd not likely to win? ”

“We should assume so. Lord Neumann is the most powerful man on our land. Thanks to you, we're good. Don't you think you're gonna get a good look at it? ”

... was like that.

Thousands of civilians gathered on the battlefield to watch the duel.

Most of them expected Lloyd's defeat.

You have supported Lord Neumann's victory.

The Lloyd they knew was a man far from swordsmanship.

Until just a month or two ago, a human who had been intoxicated every day was Lloyd Frontera.

It wasn't just that.

Bad accidents are always best practice (?) and hit it.

I could put my hands on a territory that had never been harmed by its authenticity and behavior.

‘Please, Lloyd, I want you to watch him squeeze. ’

That'll calm him down, too.

No, please, you have to.

That was the most honest wind in the territory.

But it wasn't that there were not all the territories that supported Lloyd.

“But, Master Lloyd, I don't think you've been behaving yourself lately. ”

A shepherd boy cautiously said.

The boy's words immediately rebuked the woodcutters around him.

“Hey, kid. But human nature doesn't change. ”

“Yes? But it's true. ”

“Yes, it's true. And what's that? Just because you look a little different for a month or two, that's it? No. You have to keep looking good to be trustworthy. ”

“But he did put hot stones in my house. ”

“Tsk. It's not free. ”

“Still, it was very warm and nice. ”

“Ah, Arthur, Arthur. I don't know who's the shepherd boy. ”

“I'm not lying. It's real.”

“Done. I've got a contract for rationing, so you can see it's Ondol. Let's take a look around. ”

“Yes……. ”

Of course, this is how a minority cheers for Lloyd.) were also the Barons.

Among them, Baron Frontera summoned Sir Neumann, who was a party to the duel and gave him a special message.

“Hey, Lord Neumann. ”

“Speak, Lord. ”

“My son, take good care of him today. ”

“Very well. Don't worry. ”

“Yes, thank you. Though my son has been rude to you, he will be with you in the future. So don't be too harsh, please take care not to get hurt. ”

“I'll keep that in mind.”

... was like that.

In other words, none of the people here today anticipated Lloyd's victory. And their expectations changed to confidence the moment Lloyd appeared on the field.

“Master Lloyd has arrived! ”

The servant of the mansion cries out.

Everyone's gaze is drawn to the entrance of the arena.

Soon, Lloyd rushes into the training ground.

With a shovel in one hand.

“… huh? ”

Everyone's eyes widen.

Shovels.

This is a training ground.

Lloyd is going to fight here today.

Then why did they bring shovels, not swords, axes, or spears?

“Hey? Do you have plans for the construction here today? ”

“What are you talking about? ”

“About the Onstone Construction that Lloyd is doing these days. ”

“Is that what you do here? No way."

“Isn't that right?"

“Yes, it is. ”

Soldiers who were free from the construction work for the day bowed down.

It didn't make any sense.

In the meantime, Lloyd still stands at the center of the arena with his face still intact.

Under the bright sun, the side of the shovel in his hand was revealed properly.

The shovel was made of solid steel up to the handle.

That means only one thing.

It meant that shovel was a weapon, not a tool or tool.

As he gave the answer to all of them's guesses, Lloyd declared for the baron sitting at the top.

“That son of Arcos Frontera, Lloyd Frontera, is ready to fight Lord Neumann. ”

It was a clear and clear declaration of duel readiness.

The baron frowns.

“Ready for a duel? ”

“That's right.”

“What about weapons? Did you bring them? ”

“Here, this is my weapon. ”

Lloyd grins and holds up a steel shovel.

“ ……. ”

Just in case, it was.

I guess I've been sober lately.

I thought you were coming back the right way.

Of course, his eldest son is insane.

‘I can't believe even a duel is going to come with such arrogance. ’

The baron secretly bites his teeth tightly.

I was disappointed in myself.

He looked back at Sir Neumann with a tighter gaze than before.

You nod slightly towards Lord Neumann.

‘You can handle it rough. I need you to stay with me. ’

"Very well, I'm happy to oblige. ’

Lord Neumann nods, noticing the baron's intentions.

It was what I wanted.

No, it's what I've always wanted.

To proudly humiliate the naked thunder master.

Such winds of Lord Neumann sublimated into more ferocious wishes as soon as Lloyd saw the position he took towards this side (?).

Speechless.

In the roar of the colonists.

Lloyd was in a strange position for the first time.

The shovels were held at a large distance between the hands.

Your left hand is just below the shovel.

Your right hand is on the top of the handle.

I grabbed them calmly and bent my arms naturally.

Then, it looked like it was halfway inside the shovel and aimed at this end of the shovel.

From Lord Neumann's point of view, it was an unheard of posture.

Lord Neumann twitches his nose.

“Lloyd, have you forgotten? This is a duel.”

“Yeah, I know. ”

“But what's that posture? ”

“Yes. I'm ready to fight. ”

“Are you trying to insult me with a childish prank? ”

“No, it's not. ”

“Then what are you trying to do? ”

“You don't know? This is what I'm here to kick your ass with. ”

“…… I will make you regret that answer. ”

“Yes, go ahead. ”

“ ……. ”

Cadduk!

I split my teeth.

Lord Neumann turns his head in scorn.

I spoke to Baron Frontera.

“I'm ready for a duel, too. ”

Declaration of Brawl Preparation in a Shabby Voice.

The van's coolness swallows the colonists' saliva. I clenched my fist without even knowing it.

Somehow today's duel is their wish (?).

And finally the baron's declaration falls.

“I, Baron Arcos Frontera, declare the commencement of the duel between the two. ”

The beginning of the duel was formally declared.

At the same time, Lord Neumann reveals his fangs.

I immediately hit the ground as if I was waiting.

Cocky little bastard! I'll give you an example! "

Paaaaaah!

Lord Neumann's feet move lightly.

You pushed the ground away.

My body was moved.

It was a quick and concise advance that exceeded the level of ordinary people.

The gap between Sir Neumann and Lloyd is about 4 meters, just before the duel begins.

Lord Neumann's four metres of separation narrowed it down with a single foot cloud!

“…… wow! ”

The gaze of the sovereigns I was watching burst out of my mouth.

Sir Neumann's sword moves before the elasticity ends.

Without pulling it out of the sword.

The whole place is swaying with rage.

I'll break enough of them for one or two! ’

Steamed clubs are perfect for crazy dogs.

Moreover, it's been a long time since Jung-nami has fallen from this shitty, humble countryside.

So this time, he thought he would trample the young master down without knowing the subject.

"Let go of all this stress!" And the baron wouldn't blame me! Then we leave this land. As promised! Kuhahaha! ’

A rosy future was drawn.

It reminded me of someone I interacted with.

Others accused him of being a real estate investment fraudster.

But not in his own eyes.

‘Fair business, that! ’

The entrepreneur obtained information about the frontier territory through himself.

The information was used to acquire the Baron Frontera's assets.

Thanks to you?

I received substantial gratuities from the ‘businessman’.

And that wasn't the end.

The entrepreneur promised himself.

Leave this countryside and come to yourself.

Then you will be treated more preciously according to your abilities.

‘Course it is. I'm not a rotten person in this village! ’

Ambition that was always twitching in my heart.

I dreamed I'd make a fortune with one sword.

Now the dream has come to a place not far away.

Of course, before that, I was going to trample the arrogant young master in front of my eyes.

Like this! ’

Whoo-hoo!

An uncovered longsword splits the air with a fierce force.

Top right to bottom left.

I swing it at you.

At the end of that path was Lloyd's left clavicle.

One clavicle at a time! ’

A cruel glow appeared in Lord Neumann's eyes.

At the same time, he was convinced.

A kid like Lloyd would never be able to stop himself from getting hit. That would be impossible for a guy with a shovel in a crappy position.

That was the same thought for everyone.

Even Baron Frontera with a stiff expression.

Even the baroness holding both hands.

All the other spectators were so sure.

Except for Xaviel, the one exception.

‘I don't know what Lloyd's posture is, but I don't think it's a joke. ’

Xaviel watches Lloyd with his thin eyes.

Lloyd's posture was unfamiliar and unfamiliar.

But there was a strange sense of stability.

It looked comfortable.

This was never the pose I was used to.

It was also not the pose I had held once or twice.

‘But I've never been in a position like that before in my training. ’

You must have been practicing separately.

Only one thing was clear.

‘Absolutely. That pose is purely designed for practical purposes. ’

When I realized that, I suddenly felt goosebumps.

I had a hunch that the outcome of this duel might be the exact opposite of everyone's expectations.

And the next moment, Xaviel's hunch was right.

Whitrick!

The silent steel shovel has not moved much.

I jumped up, drawing a concise line.

You block the longsword that was falling at an angle.

Karaoke!

It's so simple, it's so clean, it looks so easy.

However, Lord Neumann did not worry in the slightest, even though his aggression was hampered.

"This is hardly a defense! ’

I was fortunate to think it was frozen.

Like a beginner, I felt like I was shoveling a shovel in a mess.

Whereas yourself?

He had reached the lower ranks of Sword Express.

A young master like Lloyd had the courage to run Mana.

I'll break your defense with this power! ’

Whoa!

Lord Neumann's eyes widen.

His longsword shines faintly.

Mana was injected into the longsword.

A few swords were produced.

But next time.

A faint sword disappeared in an instant.

No, it was absorbed by a steel shovel against a longsword. It was moved.

Even in his own body, Manahart slipped away!

‘…… huh? ’

Lord Neumann opened his eyes in horror.

At the same time, the steel shovel moves.

Kaga!

“ ……! ”

You pull your longsword out to the side.

It was like pushing away a pesky fly.

I wanted to survive.

But I couldn't resist.

Strangely, I felt as if my strength had slipped from my body like a tide.

And the steel shovel head rushes at an odd angle.

Thud, thud!

“…… Phew! ”

Intense impact on the face.

With a drop of blood gushing from your mouth.

Lord Neumann's head twitches fiercely.