How to Live as a Half-Dragon

103. footsteps of miracles.

For Xian, if you were to choose the best opponent, of course it would be Stain.

Of course, Stain might give an eerie smile if he said the word, but Xian thought so.

‘Because I won the last time we faced each other.’

Originally, the winner was the one who won last.

Stain knew that, and he wanted a rematch until recently.

I’ve been avoiding it until now, but I can’t do that forever.

Of course, Xi’an had planned a multi-faceted strategy to step on Stain once again.

‘I mean, you won’t get hit by the same number again… .’

So, it was the same with the technology a while ago, but the technology I was going to use now was also a technology originally developed for such a stain.

“Hoo… You mean something?”

“You’d better take that laugh off. You could really die.”

“Remember.”

The smile disappeared from Creston’s face.

‘Did I just say that?’

But even if I regret it now, honestly, it’s too late.

Because I can’t pick up the spilled words.

“after… .”

Xian took a deep breath and used the technique.

Although it is an unfinished skill, the intro is easy.

Craston, who had been watching what was coming, put on a worried face.

“Isn’t this the same as before?”

“… … .”

I couldn’t hear Xian’s words anymore.

As a result, the expression of Craston, who was rolling his eyes in pursuit of Xian’s visions, became serious.

‘Is there really something there?’

It could mean that I’m not so crazy that I can’t speak.

It could have been a situation where I was so immersed that I couldn’t hear it in the first place.

Craston, who judged that there was something, was very nervous.

Although the opponent is obviously inferior to himself, it was not at a level to be ignored based on the evaluation values he had seen so far.

‘There will be no opponents among the lower slayers… .’

Intermediate slayer level should be at least there will be an opponent.

It must have been a lie to literally beat Stein.

He must have gotten a lot stronger over time…

It was when Craston was thinking about that.

I opened a gap slightly, and sure enough, Xian’s blow came through.

‘It’s the same as before… .’

Craston’s eyes trembled as he watched the cyan poking in from the blind spot again.

‘This… .’

Xian’s sword split into several pieces.

Segmentation.

It was one of the pinnacles of Altheon’s flexible and ever-changing swordsmanship.

Even the standard was quite high.

There are as many as 5 stabbing swords.

If you can’t distinguish the real from the five illusions, you’ll get a fatal wound…

‘Is this it?’

Crashton blocked the piercing illusion attack.

The illusion of touching the greatsword disappears.

‘no… !’

Craston, who had a look of dismay, drew his greatsword in a hurry.

Fortunately, since it was a huge weapon, the three swords in its path were able to block it.

But the remaining one seemed inevitable.

Even if the remaining one was the main body, it was at that time that Crashton was shocked when he twisted his body and gave up his shoulder with the intention of blocking it as cheaply as possible.

‘… !’

Because the power is too strong?

No, on the contrary, it wouldn’t have been so surprising.

It is he who is called the wall of Alteon.

Of course, he had the arrogance and toughness to take on any attack.

But no shock at all.

Even the last sword that touched my shoulder crumbled like a mirage.

The last one was fake.

‘Right. from the beginning… .’

It wasn’t Alteon’s skill.

It wasn’t even Ferreira’s skill.

What was in front of my eyes were the footsteps of a miracle.

* * *

Craston’s description of Xian’s technology as a miracle is nothing else.

It was because the technology of Ferreira and Alteon had been merged into one.

Of course, it is not easy to melt two technologies with different properties into one.

But the young man in front of him did just that.

Not even normal skills, but Ferreira and Alteon’s skills.

Of course, Alteon and Pereira are on the side of being well-matched, but it was no waste to say that it was already a miracle to melt and embody a technique that could be said to be perfect.

No, it was an amazing situation that I didn’t even know that it was beyond the realm of miracles.

The real Xian is stabbed in the back.

It is already impossible to avoid.

It was too late to respond with a sword.

If possible, just minimize the same impact this time.

Craston folded his arms and attached the forearms and wrists to form a shield.

A shabby, improvised shield.

This was the only way to avoid being pierced through the heart.

“Keugh… .”

Intermediate Slayer?

Who can define this young man as an intermediate slayer… .

His potential was comparable to that of a high-level Slayer.

Craston’s arms drooped.

Fortunately, he was not penetrated and received the blow, but his arm, which served its purpose, was bruised.

Patter…

Blood soaks the floor like crazy.

The person who achieved the incredible miracle was looking at himself with surprised eyes.

I don’t know if it’s because the technique is stronger than expected, or if it’s because of the fact that I bleed.

“what… What did you see?”

He burst into laughter at the words of Creston.

‘Was it that way?’

I guess I have no idea what I did.

“Or were you careless?”

I can’t say that I didn’t show my sincerity.

It was true that I was careless, but the result would have been only slightly better if I had not been careless.

The shoulder he was trying to give away would have been stabbed.

“green onion… Put your arm out.”

When Xian took the potion out of his pocket and tried to pour it into the affected area, Craston stopped it.

“All right.”

“why… why? If you don’t treat it right now, your arm… .”

His arm became tattered from receiving the shock as it was.

Some of them tried to show bones, but Crashton refused the potion.

“It’s a medal.”

“yes?”

“So you don’t have to worry about it.”

“No, how is that?”

“If it’s first aid, don’t worry, I’ll take care of it as long as I don’t lose my arm.”

Xian, whose expression was quite serious, seemed unwilling to say something.

“… All right.”

Craston said to Xian.

“Excuse me, but could you go to the wagon and get some bandages and medicine?”

“yes. I see.”

Xian quickly left and held out.

Of course, if I used an expensive potion, I wouldn’t have to do the troublesome thing, but I sent eyes saying that I was doing something useless…

“Don’t do that, do you use potions?”

“I told you not to meddle because it’s all because you have thoughts. this precious thing… .”

It’s like you’ve seen a madman like this.

Before the atmosphere could get any worse, Crashton turned around.

“Anyway, do you always bring something like that?”

“Oh you mean this?”

It’s a pretty expensive potion.

That would cost a few gold each.

“Until a while ago, I was beaten every day… It has become a habit, so I bring a few with me.”

“You said you were beaten?”

“Yes, don’t you believe?”

Crashton said.

“Is that a stain?”

“Is that so? Of course, most recently I won.”

“Then it’s over.”

The young master’s expression softened strangely.

If I had to interpret it, it was the look of someone who knew something.

“after… I think the fire has been turned off, but can we have a little more conversation?”

Craston, who had just finished first aid, said so even though the coachman brought the wagon.

As if I still have something to ask.

* * *

I don’t mean to have a physical conversation again, but Xian asked just in case.

It was true that he had inflicted serious damage with the technique earlier, but at the same time, Xian was physically at his limit.

It’s a matter of course, but it’s a lot of physical strain to keep using non-spiritually for an instant.

On top of that, at the end, I was on the verge of exhaustion because I loaded up my mana in one blow.

‘To make matters worse, there are also symptoms of being exposed to dragon killing.’

Anyway, there was no situation to continue the battle any longer.

“Just normal conversation?”

“Of course.”

Since he could have done anything like that, Xian nodded.

I put the wagon on standby and moved to a corner.

Craston sat down on a nearby rock and said.

“Young master, do you know why I came to visit you?”

“well… ?”

Come to think of it, Kraston’s visit was a bit unexpected.

If you’re going to stick with it…

“Were you curious?”

“what… You were half right.”

“Then, are there other reasons besides curiosity?”

Craston nodded at Xian’s question.

“What is it? Why?”

“It’s because of this tournament.”

“A big match?”

When I asked what it had to do with it, Crashton said:

“Young boy will attend the great meeting too, right?”

“Yes, but.”

“As expected.”

It was a reaction that he predicted that if it was Lugrant’s recent move, it would be like that.

“Do you know what kind of place this tournament is?”

“I heard roughly, was it a place to decide the successor of Alteon?”

Craston’s eyes grew more serious.

“Then, do you also understand the meaning of the young master attending?”

“Well, that’s right.”

Xian supported Lugrant’s argument as Sara’s representative at the Great Contest, and in return received a strong backing in the name of Alteon.

Of course, it will be overturned on the same day.

But now I can’t say that.

‘Because I don’t know which side Crashton is on in this tournament.’

Craston thought deeply before opening his mouth.

“I’ve met Princess Sara a few times a long time ago. She was a brilliant talent, just like you.”

“… … .”

A moment of silence passed.

When the silence became awkward, Crashton spoke.

“I, Craston, still think that Princess Sara is the right person to lead Alteon.”

To be honest, that was a little shocking.

It was because he did not know that he, a faithful servant of Alteon, would say such a thing to himself.

But that doesn’t mean I couldn’t tell him all of my thoughts that I thought so.

It could be that he was trying to piece it together, and there is no guarantee that what Kraston said just before was sincere.

“I see. But why are you telling me that?”

“… I just mean it.”

Rather, Xian didn’t stop here, but gave Crashton some advice as if he was worried.

If it’s a trap, it’s good because you can completely fool your opponent, and if it’s not a trap, you’ll be able to keep a good impression.

“Well, then let’s say that it is, but it would be better not to say such a thing anywhere.”

“Why is that so?”

“Wouldn’t it be nice to hear that Craston has a different mind?”

He laughed out loud as the people around him left.

“Ha ha ha ha ha! I appreciate the advice, but maybe you won’t doubt the loyalty of Kraston just because you’re on the opposite side for a while, because that’s what the name Creston means.”

Xian nodded and said.

“But what you’re saying is, is this Daishin?”

“what… It’s not like that, but it is. He was a busy person, so I should just let him go.”

Craston said that and got up and brushed his butt.

“It was nice to be able to see the young talent of Alteon.”

“Aren’t you going with me?”

“I’m going to get some fresh air from here before going in. Oh, if you don’t know the way back, use a wagon to go in first.”

It took more than 2 hours to come, so no matter how busy you go, the carriage will come back after 4 hours.

In fact, by the time he returns home to Alteon, it will be an ambitious dawn long past midnight.

However, Xian did not dare to refuse Kraston’s favor.

Because he was the one who brought him here in the first place.

My legs are also wobbly.

“Oh right.”

Xian, who was about to leave, said.

“In the case of the promised wish, of course you will listen, right?”

Of course, I had to take care of things.