Chapter 78: Choices made by a child (3)
kps“It looks young. Do you think he can handle it?”sUcW
EeUmValkov asked Rutiger as he watched the blond boy running behind the knights.2EzJJ7s
lkJX0Although his eyes were sharp, his slightly unbalanced body showed that the boy’s vessel was not yet fully complete.ghC
KaUmPOr“It was the best appointment I could have made.”02xprc
JwLRr“Are you referring to that boy?”8qHk
4lkQAge doesn’t show everything.Btrik
EtRjKhvOnly experience, skills, and accumulated achievements can be the criteria for determining the success of a mission.i2v8J7p
5JLA“That’s right. This is the guy who pulled out the death worm that was already on the ground.”qfDJEaa
PAyH“Death worm…”FmPql
MTkIn that sense, among the knights currently heading towards Lindworm, there is no one as talented as Vlad.jnO
HIdao6Rutiger brought the best dragon hunter he knew for this hunt.w8yl8Bx
Ae2A“Then it would be an obvious choice.”pXUW15W
bJORT6Valkov listened to Rutiger’s words and silently shook his head.q4y4
ysQYqHe thought Rutiger was the only talent worthy of attention in this generation of the Bayezid family, but there was another person hidden.yXutt
fmA1“Now we can also move.”K3N
kihFC“Alright.”imfPuV
Z8twJnLValkov, recalling another unusual thing to report to the blacksmith, took his spear and headed towards the top of the canyon.F2o
A5K“…”aDrvU4Z
FGxzk5Rutiger turned his head to look back before moving to his planned position.pvDCi
9ryMirshea, leader of the Dragon Slayer Knights.ZiGa
vamd2His blue eyes watched the departing Northern knights. With calmness and coldness.UZgW
Y6dOm8wInstead of the sneer he had been harboring until now, he just watched the young dragon knight disappearing into the snowy mist with serious eyes.k0eTU7
krpjQcl***seLVP1a
0BVhIndra ScansRtt8inB
5GAWVg***jOixN
tkngLThe current state of Lindworm could be called unbridled.qto1rM
OptUkPAAll living beings have their own behavior patterns, and Lindworm is no exception.2imuhB
KREQ9PHowever, seeing Lindworm recklessly heading south, leaving its established territory and ignoring its habit of staying in the cold, seemed to have some kind of purpose.yg2g80
lIpV9“It’s right in front of me.”1HM8m2
3MXe4“Let’s go back.”AMW
3RIO7Among the group here, the Steel Forge Knights, who were the first to begin subduing Lindworm, have been persistently pursuing Lindworm.4LBQg
X1tc5bRutiger was also able to obtain information from the captive barbarians through Agge and determine Lindworm’s location.VDph
nDWjiThe two knights discovered Lindworm’s location through their information, and now it was time to eliminate the white dragon from there.1nEx28
sJ5“Everyone, get ready!”670bj9x
lRpGMVLThe knights, who managed to catch Lindworm resting after a sharp turn on their horses, began to charge towards the white dragon with a loud noise.bMT
LfXjGrrrr-nCTKAV
84ULindworm, who had been deeply asleep for a while, lifted its head when it suddenly heard a sound.Sqa
WMuZzJSEven the remnants of fallen dragons were capable of making some instinctive judgments.YKy
Ut3Shiny armor.5K15
StZwzxAnd a burning wooden stake.t1d5M
WD9Roar-!perd9MS
Ww6Lindworm realized that they were not the barbarians it normally preyed upon, but the bright humans who gave it painful memories, so it quickly got up and roared in anger.vXrqKD
N5k6sYDLindworm, persistent and threatening, and remembering the javelin that finally tore off its scales, decided to avoid the knights rather than confront them.CKyh
lpwNdThe instinctive judgment that gradually became more like intelligence over time led Lindworm to act in this way.vadjr
xz9“Shit.”Afo
vCsvIV4Vlad was a bit surprised to see Lindworm not rushing in immediately, but instead seeming to be assessing the situation.MXzo4WA
G2wMlQBecause it showed a different side from the Death Worm, which bared its teeth at the mere sight of a human.s9y
M5aRThump-UBXOoG
sFmaoThe sight of Lindworm moving as cleverly as the beats of its heart surprised the boy.N4Oac
E0c3l9V“It’s moving!”PXxMuG
ghyVWE“Block the sides!”4vEM
yWCThe Steel Forge Knights, who had already faced Lindworm once, gritted their teeth and quickly approached both sides of Lindworm, aiming their magical torches at it.ru2bU
lgVYKWThey knew better.N80yi
D5senIf Lindworm is let loose here, where will this cruel creature go?ukhe
kzGVDp0Bayezid didn’t know, but Baranov did, so the Iron Ball Knights had no choice but to grit their teeth even more.ZBrF
ZMXe“Now!”0CztSj
BwXqLY1The aura of the knights extended from their closed left eye, and the flame of the torch that absorbed strength began to grow threateningly.LHj
9KK“…!”bIuNj3
ZRbLindworm breathed coldly as it looked at the knights threatening it again, but neither the timing nor the situation suited it to let them go.GHz9
5Fi3WKuaa-!Mcg
eiz5XInstead of letting out a cold breath, Lindworm decided to quickly act to get out of the situation.03q
pVnztIf you accelerate enough, you can easily knock down the knights here.cVNNKg
nFQ9As it had already done this once before, Lindworm began to run towards the snowy white field without hesitation.qaS
nzoav69“Don’t let it escape!”iN5
uI7g1TThe knights, who were very aware of this fact, also desperately tried to block Lindworm’s path and not give the white dragon space to escape.hSoo
PLkThe fight between the knights and the dragon trying to occupy space has begun.foTQgS
8QaNeigh!jM1P
37zc5“Ugh!”2Hyx
QxjCA knight couldn’t avoid the sharp teeth and fell off his horse.uBcJzCc
vOnKAlong with the pitiful cries of the horses, red blood sprayed everywhere and splattered the knights’ armors.hNBX2r
CP29Nvg“Vlad! Come back!”2ECsJjE
p4sWFFRutiger and Vlad’s knights, who had already worked together through Death Worm, quickly filled the spaces left by the Steel Forge knights and began to block Lindworm.nZvmDnO
y5RmsbkKyaang-! Kang!bAy
Iq3VOk“Crazy! He doesn’t even hurt it!”z71Jk
NPixJjq“Don’t overdo it!”pOHl
7RYBWAmong them, there were knights who saw an opportunity and attacked Lindworm directly, but the dragon’s scales easily protected it from the knights.90SsU8k
pE4ClKyaa-!3biFyl
nJwAlthough not as good as the Death Worm, Lindworm was also a being with scales incomparable to those of common monsters.NfbLV
iInkTo overcome it, knights with a strong and deep worldview were needed.kDSWh
7qsxV“It’s breath!”9AJM
ls2Lindworm finally created an opportunity.vvsT
P9NThe knights who saw the neck swollen in an unusual way quickly moved apart to avoid the dragon’s breath.yPnkS
ahQ“Kaaa!”XDc
nfojOne of Rutiger’s knights was directly hit by the Breath and slowly began to stop in his tracks.38m9
8JT2RuAlthough Dorothea’s footprint shone, the dragon’s strong breath would no longer allow her to participate.7VgC
F7TmB“You’re stronger than last time! You have to dodge more!”jm5M
gjQwhw“Why all of a sudden!”9Do
Dzeggg4The Steel Forge Knights were surprised to see Lindworm’s breath, which had become even more powerful than they had expected.Awp8i
XNsdzaFAs time goes on, it becomes smarter and stronger.1UlqNkY
t2j8oV6The dragon’s blood, which had been dormant until now, was stimulated by something and gradually increased its violent potential.vRMF
Ekx3pA[You must step forward! There are no more knights who can withstand it!]z1d7
OMw0gDI“Tsk!”PGsl
p2mAAnd here, like Lindworm, there was another being whose blood boiled over time.oSNZIG
OzM“Vlad!”FkS2
5hadbY“There! Give me a torch!”XfLfg
WPVDAlthough they had prepared as best they could, Lindworm’s breath, which was much stronger than expected, was hindering the advance of the horses.0BFXGG
uQX“It’s here!”5avKoI
8dyfuA black horse that began to run between the knights who were slowly moving away from Lindworm with their frozen legs.1hH5pdG
9ztxXstIt was a faster move than planned and contrary to expectations, but in reality, there are times when judgment like the present one is necessary.5vnnR
u9n[We must move towards the entrance of the canyon. If we veer left or right, we will exit the gorge’s position and lose the opportunity.]Mz7TB
hATh2Ps“This is madness!”LoO
BcncFnAlthough Vlad felt dizzy at the suggestion of using his own body as bait to the entrance of the gorge, he knew they had no other choice.S1h
ewl6FVlad was surprised to hear the voice telling him that he should use himself as bait and go to the gorge’s interview, but he also knew they had no other choice.Yfpx0DG
Jhif2‘Will it work?’dpmZ
9OmbHCfIn one hand, he held the magical torch he had received from the Steel Knight.kDX9
aqV8And Vlad, holding George’s dagger in the other hand, quickly cut his palm with it.wcgdpbq
wPsYR“Argh!”Pu0b7
6TRON1I heard that Mirshea imprinted the taste of human blood on Lindworm by sacrificing barbarians.e5KmI
SNnacPAnd if this plan fails, they will use Agge’s tribe as bait to catch the dragon as they please and roam the north.iJX
ELYe‘Fuck you!’9VRE
aohvCYI want to do my best as much as you trust me.DxdPRlK
BuRQtAlthough my existence is very weak.CBBrs
25ICegtThinking of Rutiger, who nodded towards him, Vlad raised his blood-soaked hand.oQFqT4
M1YThe red-stained hand of the boy rose to the sky.qxRHS
6SFichA“I’m here!”OYiLxZB
HZsbThe red blood began to flow from the boy’s desperate gestures on the trembling horse.bWuIU
AjTVl“Here’s the blood you want!”EBueV9
r2lDrops of blood falling from the boy’s fingertips.nKxQf
c84b5jLindworm watched with wide eyes as the blood dripped and left a red trail in the white snow.chUJjq
gh8DWEThere was a thirst there that could not be satisfied with just human blood.pg2m
SRvNdVEIt was what it had been searching for all this time.JxI
oqT8VJKaaaaa—!K0N
Ubhi5Z8The white dragon let out a fierce roar that had never been seen before and began to accelerate rapidly towards the black horse.5dh
zk8OFAs if it had gone mad.RcOKw
nUwAs if all it had to do was kill that boy.BWEk
pgEY“It’s so effective!”Xd4e
VqiGO[Shouldn’t you have done that?]auN
6gy6Vlad quickly grabbed Noir’s reins as he saw Lindworm, who had become fiercer than before, even though he had only cut his palm.NbUW7aL
XlJ9zdR“Run!”rFH
bMneXThe knights, already exhausted and frozen, lagged behind.hGVh
PX69I“…!”92CRUG
ympbENoir, realizing that he was now the only one left, quickly began to absorb the boy’s world.CEK
7aKWThe boy’s world is a world whose colors have not yet been created.1kTq
4voNPDBut that alone would be enough to make a star float in the dark night sky.aaGA
9xdl5N7Neighing-GazZn
PMJCr67A horn of pure white began to form on Noir’s forehead as he ran at a speed that even he found dizzying.AZSdPkS
UccXCAZWith that, Noir took a deep breath, feeling an unfamiliar sense of release.mBn
mRpTRAThis was it.M1ew
klLSzwNoir had come to know the boy for this moment.iXWR
OgouTo become a little faster and a little more perfect.emF
0EcpNow, there are only two worlds racing over the field of white snow.kzvGnDk
6jS0lxThe fastest dragon and the fastest horse.95R
B9ccyZUAnd there is only one being who can fully fill these two worlds.Ypquo1
6JEs4f“Let’s go!”JLc
ynKThere was only one boy, his blond hair waving in the snowstorm.iivsDY
7TJxAzzThe roars of the fallen dragon and the forgotten horn began to resonate throughout the pure white snowfield.Cue9
5YbhH***MenS6z
vtBQIndra ScansmuB
awnhR***Xyuqw
tl5“Here it comes!”KCnlB
mzWValkov, silently closing his left eye with spears stuck in the ground next to him, heard the report from his assistant.AnAE9S1
0GPJTDM“How much longer?”9SBvS
u8puJl7“It’s right in front of us, in 5 minutes… no.”DfcOubx
qBnfThe knight’s voice trembled as he reported, looking more nervous than usual.4dl
LaG3tk“3 minutes, no, 1 minute!”dP0v7He
Gews9W“What?”uLw7p
VWXKUpon hearing the almost screaming report from the assistant, Valkov quickly drew a spear and injected it with aura.uwYN
YBvoMWhat he saw with his right eye open was truly something that would embarrass the assistant.STXVZ
CY2“It’s right in front of you!”Wv7u
RM6k“What the hell…”kY1Gooi
365bnThere was a snowstorm approaching forcefully over the field of white snow.zmM
TNVfa7hIt was a straight-line snowstorm, so fast that it even cut through the northern winds.OYB
qjoMHJmAt the front of the snowstorm was a black horse shining as it was struck by the bouncing snow.Djj1o
n7RAnd behind it, was Lindworm, whose blue eyes had suddenly turned into red eyes that seemed to be dripping blood everywhere.49Z21T
40y5zfThey were running toward the canyon.6ZvszGj
ftAJ8“Send a signal to the Bayezid knights!”DYo8xnx
WEPcYUThe plan they had made had failed, and now all Valkov could see was the torch held by the boy, swaying weakly.cTKF
Mut0w2“They say he’s the best Dragon Slayer…”m6In
qWy5glValkov let out an exclamation resembling a lament, sharply shrugged his shoulders back, and raised his spear.mpffiJ
mUclq“That’s really true!”53q
64vdIt’s okay for plans to go wrong.4ZJ7q
rPUHT1As long as the results are good, everything is fine.MrU1
1YfbefValkov wielded his spear with force, feeling at the same time regret for daring to doubt the boy’s courage.1i3
HCN3uSssss-EyyPiQA
UMJ0kjfThe spear shot by Valkov flew towards Lindworm’s forehead while it was busy chasing after the boy.ZiAfoAw
c85***s0bs7
gUV8IIndra ScanssyIhUo
lqHC***CDonFe
YFe7eu[Here it comes!]B2FJq
sJ8Vlad, who couldn’t even open his eyes because of the headwind, quickly lowered his head with a warning voice.m8SA
uJfgeSssss-R04PF
1L1BQQAt that moment, there was a sharp sound that pierced Vlad’s ears.GFM1foO
8HKkThat murderous sound was enough to make even Lindworm, who was following him, turn his head for a moment.nQVaZ6
b2yjRoarrrr!cAcck
6BOO7Roarrrr-!NLHW
9i71zbHe couldn’t reach it.xi8Qaxx
s6AwEOHowever, it was an attack strong enough to turn the dragon’s head with its momentum alone.h82ZM
WGe24c‘Done!’CjzGyO
b3VAlthough it was a failed attack, Vlad held tightly to the torch he was holding.edi0BaN
qQkjkK6Although the handling process was a disaster, from now on everything was going according to plan.o8p
aNpValkov’s intention is to lure the dragon into the narrow canyon.1P4M6
4mbW1MThey were cutting off the retreat route with javelins to prevent Lindworm from going back.rTlokBB
tvqI“Where are you looking!”Fz03V
0vIqIzBoldly, Vlad threw the torch he was holding, drawing Lindworm’s attention once again.8ZuK
JwZEverything is here now.dAN
fjE18pPIf I can drag this guy to the canyon in front of me, Rutiger’s fiery world will be able to reach its end.XaMZ
onQSince it is Rutiger’s sword that even split the outer skin of the Death Worm, it can certainly split Lindworm’s scales…ZIiI
ukfkvJRoarrrr!6J1TU
mN43“…Yes!”pm8
p7YVlad, who was happy that his plan was almost coming true, lowered his head as his heart suddenly sank.wHbTh
FBsFIW[Vlad! What’s wrong with you!]btua
yXng“Stop…”OUrt
IJK7sDespite the urgency in the voice, Vlad couldn’t easily lift his head.DCir3Wk
UXSBc4bNoir, who was concerned about the boy’s safety, and Lindworm, who followed him, were slowing down and shaking their heads as if they felt pain.msfU
y5kgThe knights waiting for an opportunity in front of the canyon entrance began to look puzzled seeing Vlad and Lindworm panting without any particular reason.r76on
OspvAc6‘What the hell is this!’Llyv
UCxFhMy vision was turning dark, and anxiety and fear surged as if my heart stopped.zTD
e6KVlad had to grit his teeth in response to his instincts’ strong warning.fGSc
3TeXxHDon’t run anymore.MXQBeEV
TsA6ihDon’t advance anymore.TJ56
KOs“Oh God… damn it.”BIswpq
l85cteTrying to ignore the warning coming from his heart, Vlad forced himself to turn his neck and looked at the energy source.fEsJne
yCeThere was a point my pounding heart pointed to.ZqP
KGT3Deep in the canyon, a man stands in front of crying barbarians.thmvbD
GuzEThe man’s blue eyes smile fiercely as he looks at the boy.TH3qD
DcpZnA force only a dragon could feel weighed on the boy and the white dragon.ruvE
1A5YEfA sword.jVMRMP
iblLp“Charge now!”gCoYAD
gcCMA white dragon and a blond boy stopped just in front of the canyon.6eFhsh
L0HBoth were still, their shoulders trembling as if they had seen something terrifying.oLVoq
nICbL44The only difference was that the boy gritted his teeth and tried to lift his head, and Lindworm slowly backed away.0Mtq
xmHz8The paths of the two beings diverged at the crossroads of resistance and submission.zxJ8TgR
weXEv“From here on Knights, charge!”ONH0
dmqxvThe Bayezid knights rush out at Rutiger’s urgent cry.ZIKp
W66tncSince the prey wasn’t caught in the trap, now was the only chance to clash swords.f7Z5Cg
JQC9“How strange!”57mF
D3gEven the experienced Ramund couldn’t help but curse as he watched Lindworm stop just before success.Bmji
ndh6JQ“It’s them.”KTz
p0tDCThere was no evidence, but he could intuitively feel it.grgh
JaouRutiger looked at the man behind him, his eyes full of anger.w2Y
kogMMirshea looked at the boy with crossed arms and tranquil eyes.hFk
QEjHFIHThere was a truly satisfied smile on his face as he stood at a distance.uBwPTz
8dEXlvRoar-!efZ3
0zdc4WBLindworm, the fastest dragon.ef7L
5j5hThe dragon, which had wrapped its tail to avoid a world larger than itself, quickly turned its head and was about to run towards the field of pure white snow.vMoYTk
ZLoXnTo the place where he ruled, beyond the reach of the vast world.rrfjAOr
kr3s“Mr. Valkov!”tM7zA
knsvMoAt that moment, Rutiger’s shout echoed throughout the canyon.sn8PmG
ljj8AValkov’s world is a world that sees very far.l2bAh
sX5BrHis world, which he had refined to send sharp objects farther, began to reflect in the spear.NqJlw
Gn8v“Where are you going to escape?”YwDWb
rnGuVhA purple flash emanated from the fingertips of the heretical knight who chose a spear instead of a sword, a throwing weapon among spears.wpW
O7aSo fast that an ordinary knight wouldn’t even be able to react.VTT3
u6nRoar-!v8A
mP8oBut the timing wasn’t right.EfrNfJ
RLeZmgLindworm was terrified of the vast world before him and was on high alert for all kinds of threats looming in his way.yDt7
oiQSssss-!dQus
Q63FTRThat’s why I saw it before he shot it and was able to dodge it before it hit me.kPBgK
mpaMyczUsing the fastest legs among the remains of the fallen dragon.hsM5Y0
ErP“Damn it!”WMQsxC
y7cHVVWhile Valkov quickly pulled the spear from the ground and prepared for the second strike, Rutiger’s and Bayezid’s knights approached the white dragon.1jQ
DCJ“Buy time!”xTed8
DT3cpjNIt was Rutiger who even took down the Death Worm, famous for its tough shell, with a single sword.MT1
HxHvbbHowever, it took time to expose the world’s deepest world.4NY
8TGYqTYJust like the boy bought time for the death worm that day.e63iaz
dZmEbW“Wait!”wKEIEN
2XV“We have to block the way!”AVZm
PeRWhile the knights used their whole bodies to buy time, Rutiger quickly closed his left eye and waved his sword with his fingers.xHW2
0YScYThe familiar vibrations made him fall into a deeper world.jDz
N8fqpA violet flash falling from above.bDR
Sd7Bright humans running towards you from below.32PldSU
LpE6EUUntil now, Lindwurm had lived unaware that he was a noble dragon, but now that he knew, he felt unbearable anger at seeing the humans daring to attack him.9nvFC1O
cTaKiee-!cDMnlG
C1yu8Lindworm took a deep breath and roared louder than when he pounced on the boy.41nncm
mOSThe back of the white dragon’s neck swelled as if it were about to burst, as it was filled with anger with all its might, ignoring even its defense.rX2bq
2vY“Damn it!”PsX3iEZ
tiPuFXRamund, who felt the impending devastating blow, quickly left the battlefield and ran towards the boy.dUC1Q
jVZz45[Vlad! Snap out of it!]6Fvak
HNs5K“Hey What are you doing here!”lkjjyj
nXGmz“…”79jzi
n9LHowever, Vlad only trembled and couldn’t move easily despite Ramund’s voice and insistence.dg5Lzc
aFQyONWNoir, who was in contact with the boy’s world, also got caught in the spell of the blue eyes right in front of him and couldn’t follow his steps easily.3dr3Kpo
7eihPerhaps others didn’t know it, but the boy was trying to keep his head up in front of the huge world trying to devour him.5RjgHFI
Q1fB“…I don’t know what it is, but it feels wrong.”5xQp
YQgvFkRamund turned to look at the wide-eyed, deeply rooted boy.lfVk2VM
djAbiDIf you can’t choose the best, you must choose the next best thing.StZ
vrRCinAnd the good of the retired knight was the boy who would take responsibility for the future.EKR
lrU4fD“As you get older, the cold wind damages your joints.”PANvfWP
B4aFuaaawak-RoqNTL
66xbyMzAs soon as Ramund finished speaking, Lindworm’s breath came like a misty fog.aAl4y
QvPFThe breath of a dragon that would be able to freeze the soul of an ordinary person.ll9z6bf
vmza2r“Damn it!”znS1VU
RVEThe old knight with the boy on his back gritted his teeth.20l0dFD
yACI hope the world I have spent my whole life building is warmer than the dragon’s breath.IEd
kk7DInstead of raising his sword, Ramund crossed his arms, and a bright aura began to appear on his body.c98jLa
sggHqN4***7LJJ
lQpNIndra ScansetU3I
quu***bTgN
24tng“…”Wl1K67
bQeVlad held his breath silently in the cold, misty fog. The approaching cold sent shivers down his spine, but the aura of Ramund that he felt behind him was warm.GwHG
AmrW4[You have to cut through it!]7tBr7TA
CQY0“…Stop.”j80n
tTcj5ZThe cold coming from all directions was stiffening the boy’s body, but Vlad forced himself to grip the sword with trembling hands.s62aGLs
kCqThe gaze of those cold eyes was like a spider’s web, keeping the boy in place, but Vlad still had to do it.Wzm55ub
JTD“Damn it!”qBy9
RQYWoX9To compete against the vast world, your own world must also expand.blqzydx
kOAq5Ramund’s warmth began to form in the world of a boy who wandered, seeking a place to expand somehow.XddG
i9C6dD3Another ray of color reached Vlad’s world, which had not yet created a color, and that light began to flow along the sword.gH6
s8tcp“Hey kid.”Xjh
d3epS3“…Go and look.”YyG5m
u8U0Ramund’s voice flowed between his cold and hardened lips.GuchOj
pWzijThe old man had done his job, and now it was the boy’s turn.OoxEB
FTjt4MpVlad wielded his sword with all his might as he listened to Ramund’s words flowing behind him.K25JVpx
GaDlTThe invisible, cold webs surrounding the boy began to break and fall away.rYQ4JZ
4MrW***LTEF
XFTEZLuIndra Scans6YaR
RgU***UCGo7
4Cch“…”6VIxg
vhupwZtMirshea always maintained a relaxed posture, but now he looked forward with a stern expression.MUw6P3q
HdtThe breath exhaled by Lindworm was carried away by the wind, and the landscape within him began to gradually reveal itself.T9IS
tZlTtA landscape as if time had stopped.Ufv3Iy
paWIOThe ice particles created by the snowstorm sparkled among the frozen knights in the cold.4V634
OL0R7uAnd there was a black horse running swiftly through the glow.VRjB1f
43a9dVMirshea uncrossed his arms and locked eyes with the boy passing by him.DpS
uowBlue eyes.4sJj
Y5z0Although the color was the same, eyes with different lights crossed each other.ByO0GJ
OOVQf“That’s incredible.”XcJIG
vUwcLgMirshea erased the cynical smile he always wore and watched the boy advance with pure admiration.U5dUF2c
Ee0ZMUThe boy’s eyes were slowly leaving Mirshea.18jLClP
qRnI6Without the permission of the vast world, solely by his own will.UFeiakt
tX3BSI3The boy’s sword cut through his presence.MfkNfpe
4UH“Let’s go!”Rhlp
4tD04vvThere was a time for everything.29zxzi1
0DvWTVlad, who learned this from Joseph, realized that instead of attacking Mirshea right now, he should first deal with the white dragon behind him.3ql
QDeOnly then could he deliver a good blow to the man who tried to bring him down.Td830f
4sSWVlad raised his head again under the shield of the old knight and rode the black horse toward the white dragon.0WlTofa
lYk“Hold him back…”Yrd9M
KcEIEverything in the canyon was frozen by Lindworm’s icy breath.CAQ34u
NLBQyThe same happened to the knights who had been shouting and running a moment ago.1azCM
OJGwtRutiger quickly tried to use his aura to thaw his frozen body, but the white dragon, which could move even for a fraction of a second, began to kick.4Nj2D
CFcN0“Oh God… damn it.”jBc
tXeaAIDorothea’s footprint glowed against the cold, but the knights still needed time to move.ZMAsy
95WgValkov’s lance gleamed as he fought alone in the ravine to block Lindworm, but it wasn’t enough.eozMt
87ML‘Is it a failure?’dFtn1
vE672iRutiger gritted his teeth as he felt the energy of failure rising from below.hCC
O2SfMO9I did my best, but in the end, I couldn’t reach him.TuoPE
OJ3FThere were cases of failure by just a step difference.8x927
P5rg7F“Mmm?”9XnmP4
XPNAt that moment, a black figure quickly passed through Rutiger’s field of vision.eqc
RRpYTn“I’ll try to stop him!”2Y32f3
Iu1“…Vlad!”mYjGES
jHfPIt was a horse driven by a blond boy who a moment ago had his head bowed.PXDAB
VzXNhIfThe young dark-haired man lowered his head for a moment, but the blond boy never gave up for a moment.S3telI
EEhcRjSThat’s why I could move only now that everyone was standing still.J1hx
JDkI1[Do your best!]qmYZ0
86nZR3“Aaaah!”dHP57B
hBXOMVlad infused the aura he had created into his sword and struck Lindworm, who was barely starting to move, in the stomach.BZNOku
bfnGKaaaaang-!gnR0t
KwLYyKaa!1K0
f18Before Lindworm’s rough roar erupted at that moment, Vlad screamed in panic.SytY
w6dIbem“It’s very difficult!”Vznhs3
9aBkTThe first time Vlad wielded his sword against a being called a dragon, he twisted his numb wrist and stuck out his tongue.JyL
3xofHow could Rutiger kill a deadly worm with more strength than this guy?bhAA
YQ4Y[If it doesn’t work, you have to keep going!]UGg
gCYM“…Yes!”YJRgUR
HoQck7At the words of the voice, Vlad closed his left eye again and the aura began to flow into his sword.8aMJw
2OlX“Give me the lance!”oZFuf
QCvruValkov regained hope upon seeing the presence of a boy who suddenly jumped out of the mist.WKuQNX
FINqUltimately, the success or failure of this operation depends on timing.kCh
jioTKIf Rutiger and the knights move before Lindworm accelerates, they will subdue them, and if not, they will have to hand the opportunity over to the Dragon Slayer Knights.OCYDzm2
cwte“There’s not much time left for the lance!”g7Ctwm
ryyPg8EValkov quickly turned his head at the report from the assistant who was handing him the lance.gzSfo4
LpZHf“Damn it.”soPVfdd
jQzThere were only a few of Valkov’s lances left on the ground.o1Bswvk
BAqTime wasn’t the only thing lacking.Uw0
10sHXZ1“But we still have to do something!”gcGvnMp
rJEhTDThe boy’s struggles alone cannot stop Lindworm.DR1eqn2
MPLhPIXAlthough Rutiger is said to be the best dragon hunter, he is not a dragon hunter who can put an end to it.WnV1
jlLPoTaValkov, now handed the few remaining lances, waved his arm as strongly as he could towards Lindworm.0C3TWB
yi222LW[Go right!]cLJCD
rW2ja3The voice instructed Vlad, who couldn’t even pay attention to Valkov’s movements as he dealt with Lindworm right in front of him.VSqGcP
aT6EZ3JDistance is needed to accelerate, and eventually the boy must occupy a space where he can move forward even on his own.qHzj
vrPKyaang-!DNxx62v
iPQw“…!”orz8n
ZoUA sinister creak began to be heard from the tip of the sword swinging sharply.AiJ
AfhNo matter how wrapped in aura it was, a sword born in an alley could not withstand the dragon’s scales.xvq
NiRBrQ7“Damn it!”dGMVmo
yD04jHVlad’s complexion turned blue as he felt a crunch that was noticeable when holding it.mesQ
IwaThe sword that the boy had looked at like a star was breaking.d3x
qYvwwJ[You mustn’t stop.]Lfdnn
e7Ro“But!”SFb1aDx
0iieb[You can’t be with this guy forever!]UKGQsWp
v6DVlad was left speechless by the voice’s words.RC43D
aJvmIt was a sword that hung high enough for the boy to have to look up, but the enemies he had faced until now were those who were difficult to handle with an ordinary iron sword.oAyoOxq
MO1It can be said that it is rather a miracle that he has survived until now.qd9aYUX
kxY1FV[Let him do what he has to do!]d85Ea9c
uTei“…”pKR8S
1MgBeings who have reached the end of their limits have no choice but to stop.SEWk
wGeJust like the old knight, the ordinary and unadorned sword must stop now.6Wt9
BXzz“Damn it!”Zl9zE8
TP9GXg6Said the blacksmith in the back alley.niGID6
YkAHe said he couldn’t bear for his sword to reach the boy’s ankle.xDvd2
fgXidCThe boy remembered the blacksmith looking at him with deep eyes as he said those words.yQM2EkB
gJkeKyaang-!eDQG
pRh“Stop!”bj3
Z0jqDoKyaa-!DjLn
70W“Stop!”TK0B14P
XIIThe boy was crying as he mercilessly struck Lindworm’s legs as he began to run towards the snowy field.K94R2
HOVdzmAlong with the boy’s cries, the sword was breaking.b4TV7i
pe1g“Son of a bitch!”G852T2
nVcPieces of the white sword flew along with the swirling snow crystals.5WWnf
dBs4eIn addition to the boy’s flowing tears.yQ1
9R4ILKwasik-!dfFiF
VFB“Ahhh-!”9Ksuy4c
n4QWhile the white dragon paused for a moment due to the boy’s momentum, there was a purple flash shot from above the canyon.Nh6
76FJh9“Done!”6eCupp
d7QR2Thanks to Vlad’s desperate interference, Valkov’s lance flew and pierced Lindworm’s knee.yiONB
GzPValkov, who was at the top of the ravine, raised his hand upon seeing this.pahuAKs
rAJviIt was the last lance left.ZnPSqUE
hcGC“Yes.”0oG6
X23FUFThe blood flowing from the handle that had been cut before flowed along the sword.vFxR7s
HjlzSThe sword that had consumed the boy’s blood raised its head with all its might.yVZdC1
qJXG83D“This is the last time.”vqnyesc
y3tLooking at Lindworm’s blue eyes staring at him, Vlad raised his sword for the last time.BAj
kGVo“Last. If it’s the last time.”1qN
jjTOn a galloping horse, the boy bid a definitive farewell to his sword.Xsj9
mruaaThank you for helping me get to this point.nVYPb
9nF7“Let’s go!”moxpT11
8NtYoVlad caught up to Lindworm, who was gradually slowing down, and finally looked into the blue eyes he found right in front of him.mWz
toK9I may not be able to pierce hard scales, but I can pierce the gaze in your eyes.OQoDbmu
N1aThat would be enough for the sword’s final task.Rc59g
LIj“Goodbye.”9Lj8Kd
Pdf6ZGDFinally, a sword imbued with the aura of the boy shone on the snowy field.LIqedZ
AQ0PWith the boy’s cry, the stars in the back alley fell into his blue eyes.uSBdFy
j4MQotKyaa-!DYL1I
LtchSNLIn the white snowy field.tVS
k6FVwWith the dragon’s cry, the unadorned sword broke.wXSs
BmnwThe sword in the back alley containing the potential of the boy became a star at the last moment.rcnAGxK
eDH1R***emeV2
QqNGHUIndra Scansj8MQ
IzK***v1Pm4I
dd1NdtkAlthough it wasn’t a high night sky, the sword was shining.qNH
ZLsYrBecause it was in the hands of a boy who wanted to shine.qNGpFZz
GAHuqIn that case, the sword in the alley would also be worthy of becoming a star.J9Giv
Tm8And the surname left by that star was Dragon Slayer Sword.KAcXRmR
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