The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman 1091

 Chapter 1091

 

Paaaang!

Raon stepped forward with his left foot and thrust out Heavenly Drive. Flames blazing on the silver blade drew a black shape as though piercing a hole through the sun.

It was the Piercing the Sun’s Crimson Core, the first form of the Demon Breaking Sword Art, imbued with the will to pierce the sun.

Chiaaaang!

Raon roughly slashed down the sword blade that had soared into the air.

The intensely blazing flame fell like a thunderbolt, creating a huge pit in the North Sea.

A form like the crater of a volcano.

It was the Blazing Flame Eruption of the Demon Breaking Sword Art.

Whooosh!

Even after unleashing the Blazing Flame Eruption, Raon controlled the sword and flames perfectly as though they were his own hand, unfolding the forms of the Demon Breaking Sword Art one after another.

The power of the Demon Breaking Sword Art was so overwhelming that the glacier protected by the Golden Dragon Paratheus slowly began to melt.

“How does it look?”

The War King asked the Sword Sovereign without taking his eyes off Raon’s sword.

“What we wanted was intermediate level, wasn’t it?”

The Sword Sovereign bit down on her trembling lips.

“It seems to be far beyond that level.”

She gave a hollow laugh, saying she had no idea what had happened to Raon in the few days he had been left alone.

“It’s true the linkage of the forms is still lacking. But…”

The Sword Sovereign lowered her eyebrows as if to say it was a little ambiguous.

“The sword forms themselves aren’t lacking at all. It means he knows what the important elements of the Demon Breaking Sword Art are.”

She nodded, acknowledging that Raon had precisely grasped the essence of the Demon Breaking Sword Art, where each form carries importance.

“You think the same as I do.”

It was at the moment when the War King, saying he felt good about it, put on a faint smile.

Fwoooosh!

After unfolding the Demon Breaking Sword Art to the end, Raon drew the Wooden Ring Sword. The leaf-shaped guard froze white as blue frost spread in all directions.

Chaaaa!

Raon gently slashed down the Wooden Ring Sword, as though combing aside a woman’s hair.

It was not a saber technique, but a graceful flow like sword technique.

Yet its power was fierce and threatening, enough to split and shatter a glacier. It was the Blood-Crushing Strike on Snow, the first form of the Abyssal Saber Art, bearing a ferocity that was the complete opposite of martial arts’ flowing nature.

Paaaang!

Raon slashed upward diagonally with the tilted Wooden Ring Sword.

Unlike the original flow of the Abyssal Saber Art, the angle twisted slightly and surged upward.

The second form, Abyssal Rotating Sweep Strike, which he had developed together with the War King to reinforce its power and weight, revealed itself to the world for the first time.

Chiaaaang!

Raon stepped heavily on the ground and linked together the forms of the Abyssal Saber Art as though drawing a single line.

Unlike the Demon Breaking Sword Art, the precision of each individual form was lacking, but the linkage of the forms showed not the slightest wavering from beginning to end.

“How does he look to you?”

The Sword Sovereign tapped the War King’s back with her shoulder.

“……”

The War King could not answer right away, his fingertips trembling on his thigh.

“The completion of the forms is lacking, but the linkage of the forms is smooth, like a single saber art. He is not only understanding the true meaning of the Abyssal Saber Art, but also putting it into practice.”

He let out a long, deep breath, as if the word 'amazing' was insufficient.

“On top of that, he properly applied the parts we modified through discussion.”

The War King nodded, as though moved by that fact.

“If it’s him, he may be able to walk the path I could not.”

He gave a faint smile, saying Raon might be able to reach the pinnacle of the Abyssal Saber Art.

[I guess… he can do it, at least a bit.]

The Golden Dragon Paratheus tilted his head. However, unlike his words, his eyes trembled violently.

Because he had continually witnessed the martial arts of the Sword Sovereign and the War King, he could feel how extraordinary a feat Raon was accomplishing.

Ssshhhhh.

After unfolding all the forms of the Abyssal Saber Art, Raon slung the still frost-emitting Wooden Ring Sword over his shoulder.

“You did well! It was beyond expectations!”

“I acknowledge you, Sir Raon.”

The Sword Sovereign and War King rose simultaneously, about to clap for him.

But Raon lifted both Heavenly Drive and the Wooden Ring Sword at once. Crimson flames blazed above Heavenly Drive, and the blade of the Wooden Ring Sword was covered with blue frost.

Chaaaaa!

Heavenly Drive traced the first form of the Demon Breaking Sword Art, the Piercing the Sun’s Crimson Core, creating a fissure of flame in the air.

At the same time, the Wooden Ring Sword came down, shaking the massive glacier. It was the Blood-Crushing Strike on Snow, the first form of the Abyssal Saber Art.

Kuuung!

Raon turned his ankle to the right, slashed down with Heavenly Drive, and raised the Wooden Ring Sword upward. The lightning summoned by flame split the glacier apart, and blue frost cleaved the sky in half.

Hwaaaaaa!

Flame petals and frost mist swirled around Raon like a meteor shower.

Ordinarily, the energies should have clashed as if to kill each other, but the aura of Diamond Earth Cultivation that intervened between the flame and the frost served as a breakwater, allowing the Demon Breaking Sword Art and the Abyssal Saber Art to unfold their ultimate forms.

Whooosh!

The forms of the Abyssal Saber Art and the Demon Breaking Sword Art, as though they had been one martial art from the beginning, did not hinder each other’s flow in the slightest, and covered the sky and earth with the trajectories of sword and saber.

“Ah…”

“Th-this… is this the true martial art of the Sword and Saber Sovereign…?”

The Sword Sovereign and the War King revealed eyes brimming with emotion as they watched the martial arts of their lifelong opponent blend with their own and display even greater power.

The two forgot even to breathe, wholly absorbed in the beauty and strength of the swordsmanship Raon was unfolding.

Whooosh.

At last, after completing the linkage between the Demon Breaking Sword Art and the Abyssal Saber Art, Raon lowered Heavenly Drive and the Wooden Ring Sword.

‘Fortunately, it succeeded.’

The linkage of the Demon Breaking Sword Art and the Abyssal Saber Art was more natural than he had expected. As the memories of the past month flowed through his mind, a deep smile surfaced on his face before he even realized it.

You, you…

Wrath dropped before his eyes, his jaw trembling.

From the start, did you intend to use the sword art and saber art together?

He widened his eyes as though he had been completely unaware.

‘Of course.’

Since he had thought from the very beginning of linking the Demon Breaking Sword Art and the Abyssal Saber Art, he nodded calmly.

‘It seems it turned out a little better than I expected.’

Though the degree of completion was not high, considering the short time, the result was satisfactory enough, so he slightly raised the corner of his lips.

No, you’ve never done it even once!

Wrath’s mouth fell open, saying it made no sense.

‘I’ve said it before, I’m the practical type.’

Although this was the first time he had used the Demon Breaking Sword Art and the Abyssal Saber Art together, since he had been taught the principles of twin blade technique by Sheryl, and because he had always wielded two swords thanks to the Divine and Demonic Harmony, it was not that difficult.

Damn it all….

Wrath gnashed his teeth when the sound of the Sword Sovereign and War King’s steps rang out.

Srrring!

The Sword Sovereign and War King drew the Crimson Wave Sword and the Saber of Austerity, standing before him.

Kwoooom!

With their weapons driven into the ground, both dropped their right knees.

‘Again? No… it’s different.’

It was a sight I had often seen, yet there was something different from before.

The Sword Sovereign and the War King were not looking at the descendant of the Sword and Saber Sovereign, but at the swordsman named Raon Zieghart.

“The descendant of the Sword Sect, Sieran…”

“The descendant of the Saber Sect, Yuber…”

The Sword Sovereign and War King parted their lips at the same time and bowed their heads.

“We greet our lord!”

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“And I ask for your guidance as well.”

Raon bowed politely to the Sword Sovereign and the War King.

“Now, please rise. For your reputation, your knees are far too light.”

Saying he would accept it only until today, he lifted the Sword Sovereign and the War King to their feet.

“To be honest, I never thought I’d be serving such a young lord.”

The Sword Sovereign gave a hollow laugh, saying she was still bewildered even now.

“In fact, I had planned to hand the Demon Breaking Sword Art over to you.”

She gave a faint smile, saying she had thought of making the War King the descendant of the Sword and Saber Sovereign.

“I knew.”

The War King nodded calmly, as if he had noticed from the start.

“That’s why I only used a level of power appropriate for that situation.”

He lowered his hand, saying he had shared the same thought as the Sword Sovereign.

“Anyway!”

“Hm….”

The Sword Sovereign and the War King looked at each other with gentle smiles, as though their bond had grown closer over the past month.

[Ugh, disgusting!]

An eyesore indeed….

The Golden Dragon Paratheus and Wrath wrinkled their noses at the same time.

“Let’s leave this place now. It seems the glacier is about to collapse.”

Raon lightly tapped the melting glacier and raised his hand to the Sword Sovereign and the War King.

“We must follow our lord’s words.”

The Sword Sovereign nodded, as if to say she understood.

“We’ve already packed our things, so we can leave right away.”

The War King said he had finished preparing long ago, as though he had been planning to take Raon as his lord from the start.

“Then let’s go right away.”

Raon gave a faint smile and gestured behind him.

“Evelyn! Please.”

“Yes!”

As though she had been waiting, Evelyn let out a clear shout and opened a dimensional gate.

Wooooong!

Beyond the bluish sparkling gate, the peak of Stallin Mountain where Sloth’s bed lay came into view.

“This gate connects to the peak of Stallin Mountain. Let us enter.”

Raon raised his hand to point at the dimensional gate.

“Well, we should at least see the place we damaged.”

The Sword Sovereign nodded and stood before the gate.

“You are quite a skilled mage.”

The War King let out a small exclamation, as if impressed by Evelyn’s mana composition.

[It’s a bit narrow for me to enter, though?]

The Golden Dragon Paratheus tilted his head as he looked at the gate.

“Why are you trying to go in there!”

The Sword Sovereign furrowed her brow, as if telling him not to spout nonsense.

“You clean this place up and fly over later!”

She stomped her foot, saying he should handle everything here first.

“Yes, that makes sense.”

The War King nodded calmly.

[No, you’re the ones who messed it up and made this place a disaster, so why should I be the one to clean it…]

“Let’s go in!”

The Sword Sovereign ignored Paratheus’ words and stepped through the dimensional gate first.

“Make sure you clean it up properly before you come.”

The War King sent a sharp look at Paratheus before following after the Sword Sovereign.

[Why on earth won’t that accursed couple die!]

Paratheus’ fist trembled in frustration.

[They’ve long surpassed the average human lifespan!]

Even as he cursed the Sword Sovereign and the War King, he dutifully melted the glacier and cleaned away the cabin and all traces.

To think such a doormat of a lizard exists!

Wrath gnashed his teeth, calling him the ultimate doormat.

‘…That’s true.’

It’s like looking at someone I know.

Raon nodded awkwardly and entered the gate.

‘I really am curious.’

Just what kind of story could have turned an ancient dragon into both friend and slave?

“Wow, you really smashed a lot! Nothing left standing.”

“We certainly made a mistake.”

The Sword Sovereign and the War King let out deep sighs as they looked over the landscape of Stallin Mountain they themselves had destroyed.

Rumble!

As soon as Raon stepped out of the dimensional gate, something like a grub sprang up from the ground.

“Pa-Palace master!”

It was Dorian. Crawling toward him, he clung to Raon’s pants.

“Why did you come so late!”

His cheeks were slightly hollow, and his eyes brimmed with tears.

“Why are you so thin?”

Raon blinked as he pulled Dorian up. The chubby flesh in his cheeks had completely vanished, as if he had been starving for quite a while.

“You brought plenty of food.”

“I-I was too scared….”

Dorian pointed at Sloth, who lay asleep with the blanket pulled up to his head. It seemed he had been trembling in fear for an entire month.

“I told you it’s fine….”

Raon let out a hollow laugh.

“He doesn’t harm people.”

“How can it be fine when he’s a demon king!”

Dorian sniffled, saying he still couldn’t get used to it. He looked pitiful, though honestly his current appearance suited him better.

“Where is Evelyn?”

Raon turned his head, calling for her.

“I’m right here!”

Evelyn leapt down from the air with a bright smile. She swept back her perfectly neat hair and wiggled her fingers.

“Sorry for making you wait a whole month.”

Raon bowed his head to Evelyn. Seeing the state Dorian was in, he thought Evelyn’s mood wouldn’t be good either, so he offered an apology right away.

“I’m fine.”

Evelyn shook her head, saying there was no need for such words.

“Because I was always with you.”

She spoke those words with a chilling smile.

Hiiieeeek!

Wrath shrieked and scuttled backward.

“A-always?”

Raon’s jaw trembled as he looked at the smiling Evelyn.

“Of course! I was nearby, watching you the whole time.”

Evelyn shrugged, as if telling him not to worry.

“Your sword training, your aura cultivation, everything was wonderful. I could have watched you for a whole year.”

She laughed, saying she was so absorbed in watching him that she hadn’t even noticed the time passing.

“I-I see….”

Raon quietly turned his gaze toward Wrath.

‘Did you perhaps sense it?’

N-Not at all!

Wrath shook his head violently.

It seems that madwoman’s stalking ability has risen to the level of a demon god!

He clutched his head, saying he could no longer sense Evelyn’s presence.

“Hehe.”

Evelyn gave a lingering smile, as if the past month had been nothing but bliss.

“Ahaha….”

Raon gave an awkward smile as he slowly stepped back.

“S-Sloth?”

To change the subject, he pulled back the blanket from the sleeping Sloth and woke him.

“It’s time to get up now.”

“Hmm….”

Sloth slowly lifted his eyelids, as if he had enjoyed a fairly satisfying sleep. Unlike Dorian, his face shone with vitality.

“I took care of the noise. There won’t be anything disturbing your sleep anymore. The details are—”

“Then… that’s enough….”

Sloth nodded drowsily without even listening to what he was saying.

“You don’t need to hear it?”

“If it’s… been dealt with… that’s enough….”

He yawned long, as if to show he trusted Raon.

“I see.”

Raon let out a hollow laugh. He couldn’t understand why beings called demon kings, like Wrath and Sloth, were so naive.

“I also have a favor to ask of you. Will you hear me out?”

“What… is it…?”

Sloth blinked slowly, as if telling him to just say whatever. He seemed eager to hear it quickly and go back to sleep.

“Before long, a war will break out with the Archangels. I’d like you to lend me your strength then.”

Raon bit his lip slightly as he looked at Sloth.

“Archangels… no wonder….”

Sloth nodded, saying he had dreamt of sensing the energy of an archangel from a faraway place.

“The details of that are…”

“I’ll do it… but…”

Without even hearing the explanation, he said he would do it and looked at him.

“A battle with the archangel… is dangerous… the balance of dimensions… authority… ah, too bothersome…”

Sloth shook his head slowly, as though even explaining had become too troublesome.

“I’ll do it… but there are things… I need… in order… to fight….”

“Things you need?”

“Normally… impossible… but you… can do it….”

He parted his heavy lips as he looked at Raon’s wrist.

“That is…”

 

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