Future Knight

Chapter 94

『That’s right. We’ve encountered each other on the battlefield a few times in the past.』

“Is he strong?”

『It depends on the pilot, but its basic performance is not inferior to mine.』

“Really? It’s been a while since I’ve met a worthy opponent. I’m looking forward to it.”

Just like Nemitz, Duke Sachsen was also fired up with competitive spirit.

Meeting a worthy opponent after so long made the warrior’s blood in their veins boil with excitement.

However, unlike them, Kang Chan’s blood was boiling with anger.

“That bastard…”

The moment he saw Nemitz’s Hellenic, he remembered how it had driven Elradian to a desperate moment in the past.

Elradian was as precious to Kang Chan as family.

‘I don’t care whose son you are. You tried to kill someone precious to me.’

As Kang Chan exuded murderous intent and tried to approach the 31 black Gigantes without fear, Elradian, who was in the same Elven Knight, grabbed his shoulder.

『Chana! Stop it. It’s reckless.』

Kang Chan, who had been so focused on the enemy that he hadn’t noticed Elradian’s presence, was startled when he finally realized she was there.

『M-Master?』

Duke Sachsen, who was standing next to Elradian, widened his eyes at the word ‘Master’ that slipped out of Kang Chan’s mouth.

‘Master? No way! The Sword of the Elves, Elradian, is Kang Chan’s master? How did a human become the disciple of an elf?’

It was an unbelievable story, but upon closer inspection, Kang Chan’s Gigantes, which he had kept secret, was the same model as Elradian’s Gigantes.

‘Is that the Elven Knight that elves and dwarves supposedly collaborated to make? If so, it means he even obtained a Gigantes from the elves?’

It wasn’t a small thing; receiving an item equivalent to the price of a castle required more than ordinary trust.

Strictly speaking, it was just a temporary loan, but there was no more definitive proof that Kang Chan was Elradian’s disciple.

‘The elves, who are extremely reluctant to interact with other races, especially humans, taught him swordsmanship? And to the level of a Sword Master, no less…’

A Sword Master was not something that could be artificially created no matter how much money one spent.

Raising a man from another race to the level of Sword Master was an extraordinary feat.

‘What’s the story behind them?’

The mysterious Sword Master Kang Chan had suddenly appeared like a comet.

Finally, his origins were being revealed, but the uncovered truth only raised more questions.

『It’s been a month, hasn’t it? How have you been?』

『Yes, Master.』

『There are mountains of things I want to talk to you about, but we should first put out the fire in front of us.』

『I agree, Master.』

They momentarily set aside the joy of their reunion to focus on the enemies before them.

At that moment, Duke Sachsen stepped forward and spoke.

『According to Sir Daist, there are two enemy Sword Masters and as many as 30 Sword Experts. However, our other Gigantes have to protect our soldiers from the 100,000 troll elves, so we have to handle them ourselves. Let’s assign roles. I will take on the ancient giant. Is there anyone who can handle the other Sword Master?』

Everyone found it natural that Duke Sachsen, who wielded Agni, would face the enemy Sword Master with the ancient giant.

However, Elradian couldn’t accept that.

『I’m sorry, but I can’t yield him.』

『Lady Elradian, he possesses the ancient giant. It will be tough to face him with just a regular Gigantes.』

The difference between the ancient giant and a regular Gigantes was like that between a factory-standard car and a race car on a circuit.

『Thank you for your concern, but I have a fateful connection with him that needs to be resolved. Please understand.』

Seeing Elradian’s unyielding stance, Duke Sachsen was worried but decided to trust his skills since he had volunteered.

『Understood. Then I will take the other Sword Master. The rest of you, please handle the remaining 29 Gigantes. Is that a bit too few?』

Duke Sachsen’s joking remark made Kang Chan, Daist of Terbia, Beyron of the Helion Kingdom, and Eclipse of Materia laugh confidently.

It was a smile only the strong could wear.

Even if the opponents were skilled at the level of Sword Masters, the difference between a Sword Master and a Sword Expert was like night and day.

What truly concerned them was not the immediate enemy but the Elemental King and the giant centipede.

Both had yet to show themselves despite the battle raging on.

Meanwhile, the distance between the two groups of Gigantes had closed, and Nemitz, leading the enemy forces, greeted Elradian warmly.

『It’s been a while, Elradian. My old friend, have you been well?』

『Thanks to you, I’ve been living my best days…』

『Is that so? I’m glad to hear it. By the way, will you be my opponent again today?』

Instead of answering, Elradian pressed the huge saber to his chest and unleashed an aura blade.
“Last time, you experienced it yourself. You should know better than anyone that you are no match for me.”

Elradian bit his lip and spoke, responding to the blatant condescension.

“I won’t be as easy as last time…”

“We’ll see about that.”

As Nemitz spoke, he drew two daggers, and when the aura blades emanated from them, the 30 Arc Shadows standing behind him simultaneously drew their daggers, releasing their aura swords.

However, one of them, unlike the other Arc Shadows, emitted an aura blade.

He was the hidden sword master of the Dark Elves.

His name was Edura.

He was the master of the Darkblade family, one of the three largest assassin families of the Dark Elves, and was the first to reach the rank of sword master under Nemitz’s tutelage.

As the enemies prepared for battle, immense aura blades burst forth from the swords of the six sword masters, excluding Urkanta.

At that moment, a thunderous roar echoed across the battlefield.

The Gigantes from both sides had begun clashing.

In the history of the Arkandor Continent, never before had so many sword masters and Gigantes gathered for a war. The soldiers held their breath, trying to take in this historic confrontation despite the fierce battle.

As the chaotic skirmish between the allied sword masters and the Dark Elves began, Green appeared on the battlefield as if on cue.

“Is it my turn now?”

Instead of helping Nemitz, she launched herself toward the enemy infantry that filled the ground.

Nemitz had earnestly requested this of her.

He had said, “We may not be able to defeat the enemy sword masters on our own, but we can hold them off for a while. During that time, Green, please inflict damage on the enemy infantry. As much as possible.”

Nemitz had made this request because Green’s spirit king was strong in both individual and area attacks, specializing in large-scale destruction.

Things like typhoons, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.

So, following Nemitz’s request, she chose the spirit king of the wind, Ariel, to massacre the enemy infantry as much as possible.

“Come forth! Ariel, Spirit King of the Wind!”

With a distortion in the dimension, a being with an immense presence descended into the present world.

A silver Pegasus with two beautiful horns. His name was Ariel, the master of the wind.

“It’s been a while, Green. So, why did you summon me?”

“As you can see….”

When Green pointed to the ground filled with enemies, Ariel let out a war cry and began launching formidable attacks at them.

A storm of blades swept over the heads of the allied soldiers.

The battlefield soon turned into chaos.

Kang Chan was overjoyed to the point of tears at Green’s appearance.

She was alive.

He had worried endlessly, not knowing whether she was alive or dead.

Fortunately, she was alive and well.

Shamelessly so.

Kang Chan wanted to run over and kill her on the spot, but seven enemy Gigantes were blocking his way.

As he glared at them, he calmed his mind and began to face the enemies before him.

There was no need to be impatient.

She was alive as he had hoped, and she would eventually die by his hand anyway.

The battle between the allied sword masters and the Arc Shadows was extremely fierce.

Within a 50-meter radius of their fight, no one could approach.

The intense aura emitted from their swords scorched the surroundings indiscriminately, affecting both enemies and allies.

But the sword masters had no time to worry about such things.

The black Gigantes were much more formidable than expected.

Not only were their individual skills outstanding, but they also used their numerical advantage effectively, attacking in groups of three with tight cooperation, making them even more difficult to deal with.

It was only because they were all sword masters that they could maintain the stalemate. If they were of a similar level, they would have died countless times already.

Boom! Boom! Clang!

“Why the hell weren’t these bastards known to the world until now!”

Daist uttered in frustration, and Eclipse, who was struggling against six enemy Gigantes, also swore.

“Damn it! To think they secretly nurtured such bastards, it gives me chills…”

Elradian, facing Nemitz, felt even more despair.

His Gigantes was no match for the ancient giant, and his skills were inferior to Nemitz’s.

His Elven Knight’s armor was already in tatters, looking like rags, despite the short duration of the battle. If it hadn’t been for the Gigantes, he would have been a blood-soaked mess by now.

On the other hand, Duke Sachsen, facing Edura, was enjoying the battle.

Unlike Elradian, he was superior in skill and was riding the ancient giant.

However, his opponent was also a sword master, making the fight tough but enjoyable due to the challenge.

While Elradian struggled against Nemitz, Kang Chan was also in a difficult situation, surrounded by seven enemies.

Kang Chan managed to hold his ground with his aura blade, but Ogre Loki seemed to be having a hard time.

Loki, fighting against three Gigantes, was covered in blood and breathing heavily.

“Rrrrk! Huff! Huff! Huff!”

Seeing Loki in such a state, Kang Chan shouted.