The Young Son Swordmaster
eps 40's
Jin and the successful return of the Youngest Division from their respective missions were the hottest topics in the middle class.
No one predicted this result. Most people believed that while some members of the Youngest Division would die, the survivors could still return alive.
However, Jin was the biggest surprise. He had to kill the lover of the Hidden Palace Master in Mamit, and no one thought it could be achieved.
They all thought Jin would return without completing the mission. No one in this world wants to die at the age of 15.
“Kuhahaha, the flag bearer who assigned you this mission must have been surprised. I'm sure they're upset right now.”
Even Zed was surprised by the success of the mission.
He praised Jin in front of the other cadets several times and showed his satisfaction and excitement. Each time that happens, the Tona twins retreat in fear, and the other cadets accept that Jin has become the new trend of the middle class.
Yeah, new train.
The Youngest Division members were subjected to jealousy from the others. More and more cadets were hoping to join the Bungsu Division than the Myu, Anne, or Tona twins factions.
But there is one group of cadets who grind their teeth because they are upset to see this new trend.
“From what I heard, some random witch happened to attack the inn where the target of the assassination was on the same day. The damned Young Master Jin had excellent luck. ”
“What an unfair world. Not only was he born as Runcandel, he was also blessed with good luck? Some of us are only middle-class cadets even though we used all the luck in our lives... Cih.”
They were cadets from the Myu and Anne factions, including Kajin Romello, sitting on the ground and complaining together.
Previously, they were at the top of the food chain in this middle class like forest, but recently, their authority and strength had swooped sharply.
The lowly cadets who were once wary of them were now sucked into the Youngest Division, and it irritated them to death.
“If Young Master Jin or any other brat is very strong, I will accept this result. But Young Master Jin was only a 4-star knight, and the others were 3-star! Kajin, are we serious about letting them do as they please?”
Kajin smiled bitterly and shook his head.
“What will happen to us if we try something? He may be annoying, but Young Master Jin is still a pure-blooded Runcandel. There's nothing we can do until Madam Myu and Anne give us the order—”
Kajin suddenly stopped talking.
He noticed that Jin — who was sitting on the other side of the — training ground suddenly approached them.
"…Why him-? Does he hear us?”
“He didn't do it. Impossible with this distance.”
“Unfortunately, I heard everything, friends.”
Jin shrugged and spoke as he joined the group. The expressions of Kajin and the others looked dark. Despite his shock and shock, Kajin changed his attitude and chuckled.
“Sorry, Young Master Jin. Weak people like us can only rival your great strength by talking behind your back like this. Please forgive us for this error.”
Kajin's sarcastic and arrogant tone shocked his own comrades. Even the other cadets in the area who were chatting to themselves stopped talking and turned their heads towards them, with their eyes wide open.
But the boy in question did not think too much about Kajin's words.
“I mean, there's nothing to forgive. I have not been a flag bearer, so in fact, it is not up to me.”
“You might say that, but can't you use your authority as Runcandel to get a lowly cadet like me to be whipped as punishment? I'll humbly accept whatever punishment you give me. ”
The situation turned sour, but Kajin did not forget that Myu and Anne— who supported him— had a much greater authority than Jin.
"Why do you believe that I would do such a thing?"
“Because of my brash and impolite attitude.”
The other cadets started to gather around them, whispering to each other. The class had ended for the day, so Zed and the assistant instructor were already gone.
"Hi! The kajin! Keep your tongue when talking to young master!”
"You crazy? He has ignored your transgressions. Don't push your luck!"
“You are the ones who should not force their luck. I'm the one who gets punished, not you bastards. God, you all have grown so much in such a short time. You couldn't even look me in the eye until a while ago. Should I consider you guys as part of Young Master Jin's faction now?”
Kajin glared at the spectators and they avoided his gaze.
He was the apex predator of the middle class until Jin arrived.
He was one of the most skilled 5-star knights in the class and had the support of Myu and Anne Runcandel. Even the Tona twins could not carelessly talk to Kajin.
“What an unpleasant sight, Kajin.”
“Yes, I'm sure it must be unpleasant for you, Young Master. But I also feel bad to see others respect you for a mission you did not complete in your own strength. Just because you are a pure-blooded Runcandel so they wag their tails at you.”
“This crazy bastard! Who do you think you're talking to..!”.
The sling!
Mesa who saw stepped forward and drew her sword. He was about to jump onto Kajin to kill him, but Jin raised his hand and stopped him.
"Young Master! I have to kill that brash bastard today. Even if I die while trying, at least I will definitely cut off his arm!”
"Enough."
Mesa hesitated for a moment before storing his sword.
“It seems you misunderstood me, Kajin. When I say it is an unpleasant sight, I am not talking about your sarcastic comments to others or your insolent attitude towards me.
"Ha! Then what do you think is so unpleasant, Young Master?”
“As a 5-star knight, you are one of, if not the most skilled cadet in the middle class. You might even be stronger than me. So why are you using such simple bad words behind my back? ”
The sling!
This time, Jin unsheathed his sword and pointed it at Kajin.
“You could have slandered me right in front of my face. Is it because you are not brave enough to face me in a fight? I'm pretty sure I said anyone could attack me if they wanted to on my first day here.
Kajin raised his head and silently looked at Jin's eyes.
“...Are you sure about this?”
"Indeed. Stand up and prepare your sword.”
Jin took a few steps back and prepared his stance. Kajin simply stared dumbfoundedly and the other cadets could not hide their shock and tension.
Why would Young Master Jin do this?
Everyone asks the same question. While Jin was strong, they all believed that he was still lacking compared to Kajin and that he would never be able to win against a 5-star knight.
“No need to be easy on me. Let's take this seriously.”
"It sounds like you want me to go all out and even use an aura."
Kajin stood up and drew his own sword.
"true."
“You will regret this, Young Master. Don't think that you'll be able to surprise me and cut my arm as easily as last time. You must try your hardest even to dream of facing me.”
"If I had to go all out, you would never be able to win against me, even in a thousand years."
“A totally empty bluff!”
Clangs!
Kajin is the one who made the first move.
"The attack is heavy."
Kajin Romello, 24 years old, 5-star knight.
He was only an intermediate cadet in the Runcandel Clan, but in the outside world, he was strong enough that every group and organization around the world would try to recruit him. Even if he left the clan now, he could easily find a job as a knight and be respected by the public as a respected warrior.
Among all the people Jin faced in the swordsmanship duel, Kajin is the strongest opponent so far, even if you include Jin's enemies from his past life.
'But compared to the people I will be fighting from now on, this is nothing.'
Clangs! Clangs!
As the battle continued, Jin continued to retreat as Kajin chased after him like a predator. One could easily see the overflowing hatred in Kajin's eyes as he swung his sword.
“Keuk!”
“Have you given up? Do you finally understand reality now? You are not skilled enough to fight with me, Young Master!
Kajin instantly changed his position and grabbed his sword with both hands. He then enveloped her with an aura and swung her with all his might.
It was as if he was holding a war hammer, not a sword. He had even tilted his sword to attack with a flat part of his sword.
He tries to destroy Jin's guard.
The explosion!
Although Jin repelled the blow, an explosion echoed in the area and Jin could barely hold his sword.
However, his posture was disturbed. It was the same for Kajin, but that was his intention from the start; kajin had swung with all his might hoping to ruin his stance.
Utilizing a retreat from his extreme swing, Kajin's locomotive kicked his opponent's thigh. The shin guards he wore strengthened his total strength and damage.
Jin gritted his teeth as his thighs pulsed in pain. He had no time to groan loudly. Kajin had already regained his balance and made a surprise attack.
The gap!
Kajin's blade grazed Jin's forehead, cutting off part of his front hair. Had Jin not leaned his head back, his brain would have been visible to everyone by now.
At that moment, Taimont stood up in a hurry. He was planning to stop the fight because he was worried about Young Master's life. However, Mesa stopped him.
"Do you think Young Master will lose?"
The convinced Taimont scratched the back of his head awkwardly and sat back down.
Now, all the cadets watching believed that the battle was completely one-sided. Compared to Jin who was panting heavily, Kajin still quickly swung his sword which was covered in a powerful and striking aura.
However, Jin did not back down out of fear.
He tried to focus his mind on a certain sensation.
'Just like when I was hit by Haytona steel marble .. I can slowly start to see the trajectory of Kajin's attack.'
The strange sensation he felt as he trained with Clear Stones with his brothers.
There were countless paths a single blade could take while gliding through the air. But for 5-star knights, there were only so many passes they could take with their skill level.
It was especially the case for opponents like Kajin, who let anger control his mind and body. Therefore, Jin decided to end the fight with the next three moves.
He had to further provoke Kajin to make him use his hidden skills and techniques if any.
“I already understand your attack well now. You won't be able to win against me. ”
"I see that you will continue bluffing until the end, Young Master."
Jin only needed to dodge the attack twice more.
He believed that Kajin would follow the attack pattern he had been using all this time.
There is no need to change plans or tactics when it is useful so far. In fact, now that Jin had provoked him by saying he could read Kajin's movements, the 5-star knight would never change his approach due to his anger and arrogance.
But if Jin dodges Kajin's attack perfectly twice more, Kajin must make a choice.
Either he changed tactics with a calm mind, or he used his most powerful attack that Jin could not avoid or blocked even if he saw it coming.
And needless to say, the fight went on as Jin had predicted.
One left swing followed by an irregular upward slash. Jin did not fend off the attack and dodged it perfectly. He stretched his legs and squatted down to avoid the first move, and stepped aside first to avoid the second move.
During this short conversation, Kajin's mind was in a state of chaos. He admits that Jin could have avoided the first left swing. But the boy had avoided the unexpected upward swing before Kajin even started to raise his sword.
“Ck!”
Thus, Kajin released all the aura he had to strengthen his third attack. Whether Jin had dodged his attack by reading his movements or just by chance, the boy would not be able to dodge this one. The human body is not as free and flexible as water.
And if Jin managed to avoid it, his stance would be completely shattered, creating a nice gap for Kajin to take advantage of. Therefore, Kajin decided to release a large amount of aura so powerful that no 4-star knight could survive.
"This-!"
It's finished!
But Kajin could not finish his sentence. Something unexpected has happened.
Jin did not try to dodge that powerful attack. Instead, he also covered his own sword with aura and swung it with all his might, receiving the attack directly.
Booms!
When the two swords met each other, the one who was pushed back, surprisingly, was Kajin. A 5-star knight had lost to a 4-star.
He had been pushed back in a battle of strength. Until a few seconds ago, he had defeated Jin with his larger body, but Kajin had been overwhelmed this time.
His eyes quivered as he could not hide his shock. The aura that covered Bradamante had a much deeper color and luster than a 4-star knight.
“I also think I need a few more years to reach 5.” stars
Holy hooch!
Jin made use of Kajin's chaos and darted in front of him.
Anyone would be in trouble when facing an opponent that was much stronger than they had previously expected.
Kajin finally realized that he had caught his guard when Bradamante's sword reached his neck.
So the winner was decided.
“Are you... deceived me? To think you are already a 5 star .. haha. ”
Kajin spoke in a desperate voice as his sword fell to the ground.
“No, you just don't know me enough. I have never fought in a battle where I am not sure to win.”
"W-What's going on here ?!"
Two people came late to the training ground; they were the Tona twins, who had heard the news of this fight just a moment ago.
The twins could not hide their astonishment when they saw two figures standing in the middle of the crowd.
'B-He beat Kajin? The youngest actually defeated him?!’
Jin turned around and sheathed his sword. As he passed by his elder brother with slow steps, he calmly said,
"Nothing matters."
The twins felt goosebumps and goosebumps because of the words of their younger brother.
