Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

What?! Owen is dead?

Warrick who was fighting against Treston lost his composure when he heard the commotion.

Owen was a loyal warrior and friend. He treated him like a younger brother despite the huge difference in their status.

His death filled him with grief and profound rage.

“I’m going to kill you all!” Warrick’s eyes turned bloodshot as he unleashed every last bit of his mana. His aura suddenly skyrocketed which shocked Treston.

“Die!” Veins protruded in Warrick’s arms as he swung his main weapon, the double-bladed spear.

Whoosh!

A fearsome force was released and came crashing down upon Treston.

The old warrior furrowed his eyebrows. The power behind this attack had already surpassed his own!

This man… Overexerting himself like this…

He didn’t expect his opponent to reveal such devastating power at the last moment.

With a serious look on his face, Treston gathered his mana and imbued everything into his lance.

“I didn’t want to use this lance’s power, but you leave me with no choice.” The old man muttered as he made a swiping motion.

Whoosh!

Bang!

A violent shockwave erupted after their weapons clashed!

Warrick grimaced from the impact and he had almost let go of his double-bladed spear.

This power…

Looking at his stunned face, Treston said. “To think that you can still block my lance with that garbage of a weapon.”

His lance was engraved with a vibration ability. He could make his weapon release a powerful vibration that increased his attack by almost fivefold! It was also because of this weapon that he managed to cement himself as one of the top powerhouses in the empire!

Warrick looked down and noticed the cracks on his sword’s blade. With its present state, it would be destroyed in a few more strikes!

“Although I didn’t use the full extent of its ability, it’s still impressive that you can block it unharmed. Now, try blocking this…”

After saying those words, Treston charged at him and stabbed out his lance.

Whoosh!

I must dodge this attack!

Warrick gritted his teeth and quickly moved his legs as he twisted his body. He somehow avoided the attack, but the power of vibration still struck him, making him cough a mouthful of blood.

Cough!

Insane! I managed to dodge, but the vibration still affected me! What kind of power is this?!

He clutched his shoulder while warily looking at Treston. He had already unleashed all his mana to increase his physical abilities, but his strength still fell short compared to his opponent.

“Impressive! You’re more durable than you look.” Treston remarked with a calm gaze.

“It would be a pity to kill you. I don’t want the North to lose a capable warrior so why don’t you surrender, Sir Warrick? I am willing to forget all the words you said earlier as long as you admit defeat.”

The old warrior was still afraid of House Silversword’s revenge so he was willing to compromise.

Warrick glanced at him in surprise.

It seems like his family is still his top priority for him to make such a decision.

He sent the old warrior a deep look. He then raised his hand and shouted. “Everyone, retreat!”

***

Meanwhile, Fredrinn was still fighting with Xavier.

What is taking them so long? Is this really a trap?

He looked around, searching for the employees who had been captured, but no matter how hard he tried, he still couldn’t sense their presence.

“How dare you look away from me?!” Xavier’s voice drifted into his ears.

He instinctively jumped backwards while moving his eyes to his enemy.

Xavier chased after him and released a flurry of stabs and slashes.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Fredrinn’s face was full of sweat as he defended himself from the attacks. He was about to empty his mana, making things look grim for him.

Just as he was about to surrender to his fate, he suddenly sensed a group of people coming out from the storage facility.

He turned his head and saw the Elite Knight from before leading a bunch of ordinary people.

“Sir Fredrinn, we need to leave quickly! There are people pursuing us!” The Elite Knight shouted urgently.

Hearing this, Fredrinn immediately responded. “You guys go and leave using the secret entrance! I will buy you some time to escape!”

The Elite Knight was unwilling to leave him behind, but for the sake of their mission, he nodded. “Yes, sir!”

“Do you think I will let you guys escape?” A teasing voice echoed into everyone’s ears.

A figure suddenly appeared before the escaping employees, preventing them from taking another step.

It was Xavier. He had a strange smile on his face that made everyone feel goosebumps all over their bodies.

“I will stop him! Now go!” Fredrinn suddenly appeared out of nowhere and attacked Xavier.

Clang!

Xavier clicked his tongue with a hint of annoyance. He had been lenient with Fredrinn earlier because he found him interesting, but this guy was starting to get on his nerves with his stunts.

“Let’s go! We can’t let Sir Fredrinn’s sacrifice go in vain!” The Elite Knight shouted at the shaking employees.

Hearing this, they quickly rushed out of the place.

Fredrinn was relieved to see this.

My job is done. Please forgive me, honey. I might not be able to see you again.

He felt a wave of sadness when he thought about how his wife would have to take care of their child all by herself.

Just when he thought that it would be his end, Xavier’s sword suddenly stopped just a few centimeters from piercing his neck.

“You are an interesting man, Fredrinn. You are actually willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of those commoners.” Xavier lowered his sword and stared at him with twinkling eyes.

Seeing the other party’s expression, Fredrinn felt a chill. “Kill me! I have no intention of playing your stupid games!” He would rather die than let this weird man humiliate him.

Xavier wasn’t angered by his words. Instead, it only made him more attracted to Fredrinn.

“You are coming with me!”

Those were the last words that Fredrinn heard before he lost consciousness.