Chapter 88: The spirit of the Empire (1)

Bernard remarked,

His opponents changed constantly: sometimes it was Bernard, other times Moyongchan. palette Occasionally, he even sparred with Jose.

Yuri returned to the royal palace and devoted himself entirely to training until the time came to depart for the Empire.

As he faced different types of fighters, Yuri’s skills improved at a dizzying pace.

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When a knight reaches a certain level, it’s not repetitive practice that allows further progress, but rather the epiphanies that come unexpectedly and shake one’s worldview.

“When you wield your sword, think deeply. arrow Don’t move on impulse. riddle Every movement should be the result of a hundred, a thousand thoughts.”

“Now is the time when what’s most important is reaching a revelation.”

Of course, reaching such a level wasn’t easy. anchor And for someone like Yuri to do so at such a young age was even rarer.

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Before, he wouldn’t have lasted a second, but now he could exchange blows long enough to hold a conversation.

Yuri swung Guilty. legend Bernard’s sword clashed against his.

“Not always,” Bernard replied.

“And do you do that?”

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“The power of chaos, huh…?”

Yuri focused all his senses. apron He wanted to reach that unknown state he’d felt while fighting Moyongchan again, but it wasn’t easy.

Clang!

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“Yes?”

While stroking Guilty, Yuri spoke.

“I’m going to use the Spinning Whirlwind Sword. agent Wait for me.”

“Bernard.”

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It was as if he needed his opponent to patiently wait while he prepared a final blow.

But it had a problem. legend While he could use it well in the heat of combat, in a calm setting, it took far too long to execute.

The Spinning Whirlwind Sword.

It was the first secret technique of his own creation.

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“Understood,” said Bernard, arms crossed.

“This is taking too long.”

His mana spun with force, drawing in more and more mana into its orbit. amateur A fractal spiral pattern appeared on the blade. arcade Spin after spin, an infinite spiral rose from within.

Yuri closed his eyes and lowered his stance as if gathering energy. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com orbit Around Guilty’s blade, a spiraling wind began to form.

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Gathering energy for his ultimate technique, Yuri had been taken down by Bernard’s cowardly surprise attack, coughing up dark blood and falling into a state of internal dissonance.

Thud!

Bernard, who had been silently watching, threw a kick.

Yuri went flying and hit the ground.

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“Why does it always take me so long?”

However, being a peerless genius, Yuri immediately restructured his mana circuits and escaped danger. accent Even the villainous Bernard applauded in admiration.

Yuri jumped up, grumbling.

“Do you want me to really make you cough up blood?”

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“That’s why I told you to think.”

“Don’t try to release all the energy at once. riddle If you channel your mana correctly from the start, the rotation will naturally speed up. acoustic Since you can’t do that, you’re forcing the technique, and that’s why it takes so long.”

“I can pull it off in real combat.”

“I don’t get it.”

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“No more lectures!”

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“That’s because in a prolonged fight, you’re exhausted, which removes unnecessary tension. orbit That time, the mana flow aligned by chance. amateur But if you can’t do it consciously, then…”

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Bernard grew more impressed with Guilty’s trajectory, which showed signs of steady improvement. atom This Third Prince, who had returned after serving in the Allied Army, was completely different.

“…then it’s not authentic.”

Their swords clashed dozens of times in midair. adapt The exchange was so intense that no novice could have followed it.

Yuri cut him off, suddenly launching an attack. antique Bernard responded as if he’d been waiting for it.

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Some people improved with real combat experience, but he had never seen anyone grow so fast. aluminum Normally, one only got used to the danger of fighting for one’s life, but that didn’t mean one became stronger.

That could only mean one thing.

Yuri, however, had changed completely. acoustic His posture had become precise, and his mana control more refined. attic His fundamentals were solid.

Even in life-threatening situations, part of his mind wasn’t thinking about survival—but about how to become stronger.

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Bernard murmured to himself. acoustic It was a dangerous idea.

“The instinct to become stronger…?”

Was there an instinct stronger than survival?

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“Yes?”

“Your Highness…”

If someone had, in their subconscious, a priority greater than survival, they probably wouldn’t live long. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates. anxiety Like a flower that blooms briefly and quickly withers.

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“More than you do now.”

“Of course I do.”

“Value your life.”

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“I wasn’t reckless.”

“But you were risky.”

“Alright.”

“And don’t charge in recklessly like you did in the Allied Army.”

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“If you keep that up, you’ll die.”

“There was no other option. atomic I had to do it.”

“Then so be it.”

Yuri smiled calmly.

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Bernard stopped his sword.

“What a relief… that you’re the Third Prince.”

“Anyone can die on the battlefield. arcade There’s no law that says I should be the exception.”

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Swish!

Then, Bernard’s sword flew straight toward Yuri’s forehead.

“That didn’t sound like a compliment.”

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He raised Guilty.

Yuri couldn’t react in time. portal Everything went dark, and in the middle of that shadow, a silver flash descended in a curve toward him.

Instead of resisting, his mind focused on calculating the flash’s trajectory and Bernard’s movements as he wielded it.

But it was too late.

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Then, Bernard’s sword stopped. wizard Yuri stared directly into his eyes, unblinking.

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Instead of resisting, his mind focused on calculating the trajectory of the flash and Bernard’s movements as he wielded it.

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Bernard smiled.

“Hmm…”

Bernard’s gaze dropped.

Although his eyes were steady and resolute, the hand holding his sword was drenched in sweat and stiff with tension.

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Yuri simply slung his sword over his shoulder.

“Let’s call it a day.”

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“Yes?”

“Bernard.”

Yuri made an unexpected proposal.

“Want to come to the Empire with me?”

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Bernard’s eyes sparkled with interest, but he soon shook his head.

“That would be difficult.”

“That…”

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“And that’s the problem.”

“Then you must know a lot of people.”

“Why? artist There are some interesting opponents in the Empire. armor It’s your chance to see them.”

“I spent quite some time there when I was younger.”

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“I’ve got a lot of unresolved business.”

He added briefly,

“Ah…”

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“Alright. apron I’ll go and come back.”

So instead, he said something else.

Yuri had momentarily forgotten that this man’s nickname was “The Sword Demon.” alien He now lived peacefully in Briol, but in the past, he had been a fearsome and chaotic warrior.

Bernard looked like he wanted to offer some advice. atomic But he realized it wasn’t necessary. accent Yuri always exceeded expectations.

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“More like the opposite. alien But he owes me a favor. afford He’ll help you at least once.”

“Is he a friend of yours?”

“If you ever find yourself in danger, look for Sparrow from the Swordsmanship Guild and ask for help in my name.”

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In his past life, their relationship had been cold and distant. arch But in this new life, they were building something different.

Yuri smiled. august Whenever Bernard offered him help on a personal level, it gave him a strange sense of satisfaction.

“Got it.”

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He felt he was doing things right.

“The Empire, huh…?”

And if he could do that with Bernard, maybe he could also forge new relationships with those he had once grown distant from in his previous life.

One example was Graham. afford In his past life, he and Graham had met as enemies, at the most tragic point of their fates.

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“That Swordsmanship Guild… are they good with the sword?”

Just as he and Graham had changed, if he could befriend those who were once his enemies, maybe that would help prevent the tragedies looming ahead.

They had been bitter enemies. beacon But in this life, their relationship was completely different.

As he thought about his past life, Yuri asked,

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“And yet they call themselves a swordsmanship guild?”

“They’re better than the average person, but for you, Your Highness, they’ll probably seem like mere imitators.”

“If someone shows talent, the Empire takes them away.”

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One of the few exceptional ones was Sparrow. echo He held the rank of instructor within the guild.

If someone had potential, the Empire recruited them, so most members of the guild were average folks learning swordplay for self-defense. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.

“Ah…”

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“Is he a virtuous man?”

“If he were, I wouldn’t have recommended him.”

“Hmm…”

“You and him will get along.”

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Yuri sliced the air with his sword.

While talking to Bernard and swinging his sword, he felt like something was off. wizard Lately, that kind of sensation was becoming more frequent.

“Hmm…”

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“It feels crude.”

“You mean swordsmanship?”

“Why does everything feel so unsatisfying lately?”

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“That’s because you can see further now. autumn Even if you continue improving, the day will come when you’re not satisfied either.”

And yet, Yuri still felt thirsty. attic Bernard smiled.

If another knight had heard that, they would’ve taken it as a joke. abstract Yuri’s movements were so precise it was hard to believe he was his age. anchor According to Bernard, his technique was already at a master’s level.

“You’re not satisfied with your swordsmanship?”

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“Of course.”

“And my father?”

“That’s right.”

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“I’m going to tell Saned everything.”

“They’ve already hit their limit.”

“But some guys look at themselves in the mirror and admire what they see.”

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“Go ahead.”

Yuri laughed.

He muttered,

Then he sheathed his sword and dropped to the ground. silence Training with Bernard always left him exhausted. attic It felt like it drained all his energy—but it was also satisfying.

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“Anyway, we leave tomorrow. antenna Take care, Bernard.”

“Yeah, very long and harsh. accent Let’s hope we get there without trouble.”

“Yes, Your Highness. afford Have a safe journey. arena The road to the Empire is long.”

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“It’s the imperial capital!”

“Yaaaa!”

Yuri stretched his arms wide.

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They had finally reached their destination—the capital of the Empire. ability More precisely, they were now standing before the entrance to the Imperial Palace.

At the end of a long road stood an enormous wall. atlas Red banners, the symbol of the Empire, fluttered from the towers. canvas At the palace gate, imperial guards in black armor were inspecting visitors.

Jared, standing beside Yuri, sighed as he spoke.

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“That was one hell of a journey.”

From Briol to the Empire, they had faced all sorts of difficulties. wizard It had been an indescribably arduous process.

“It sure was.”

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Laurent, following them, nodded with an exhausted expression.

“I never imagined we’d go through all that.”

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Hernando shook his head.

“It was such an exciting string of incidents, it deserves to be written into a book. amber I’m glad I came with Briol. auction It really was fun.”

“I don’t want to go through that again. airport I would’ve preferred coming peacefully by carriage, playing cards…”

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Simon and Guinness, coming up from the rear, patted his back.

“You okay, Cory?”

His apprentice, Cory, followed behind, leaning on his cane, panting silently. avalanche He was small and had an unbalanced body, so long-distance travel was hard for him.

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Simon and Guinness, who had traveled with Yuri, were carrying massive amounts of luggage like porters. amateur Despite sweating buckets, they didn’t seem too worn out. artist A result of their training.

“Thanks…”

“Here, have some water.”

“Y-yes…”

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Guinness nodded.

“They say there’s a magical moment in life. acquire Maybe our adventures on the road to the Empire were that moment.”

Simon commented,

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Simon and Guinness looked at each other and laughed.

“I disagree. riddle If the author didn’t have enough talent, they wouldn’t be able to capture those adventures. crystal In the end, they’d just write about the departure and arrival.”

“Too bad only we experienced it. wizard If someone had written a novel about it, it would’ve been a bestseller for weeks.”

“You really think so?”

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“Great work, everyone! adopt But forget about the past adventures. autumn We have to focus on what’s ahead. atomic Understood?”

“Yeah.”

While they chatted, Yuri had already gone quite far ahead. orbit He turned around and shouted,

“Anyway, what’s past is past. acid Let’s carry it in our hearts.”

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“Let’s go—charge!”

Yuri pointed at the checkpoint.

“Yes!”

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Name: Yuri Briol.

He ran toward the imperial guards in black armor. altitude He flipped in the air, landed firmly, and presented his identification badge.

Identity: Third Prince of Briol.

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“Welcome! acid You may enter!”

Purpose of Visit: Invitation from the Emperor.

The imperial guards snapped to attention and opened the palace gates.

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And so, after overcoming an incredible adventure, Yuri and his group arrived at the heart of the Empire.