I Became a Swordsmanship Genius in the Game Chapter 92 : Chapter 92

{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Chapter 92. Spar with ."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Until Hyunwoo exchanged light greetings with Gracia and talked about the newly engraved tattoo, the atmosphere inside the tent was good."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Due to Hyunwoo's firm refusal, the atmosphere that had been so friendly just a mont ago rapidly froze over."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"With a hardened expression, Gracia slowly opened his mouth."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“There must be a valid reason for the Guide to refuse."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"After all, not all old n are patient.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It ant that if he couldn't provide a clear reason for refusing to hunt the ‘Harpy Queen’, things would not go well."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo opened his mouth with a serious expression."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“How much do you know about the Harpy Queen?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I heard that the children’s attacks never once reached her."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Perhaps, the creature has the ability of precognition.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“That's right.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“However, if I step forward, I should be able to neutralize that ability."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"There is no problem.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Have you thought of a way to deal with the Harpy Queen while she’s in the air?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“That is……”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Gracia looked troubled."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He had wondered if Hyunwoo knew a thod that he didn't, but it seed there was no such thing."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Do you rember the color of the Harpy Queen’s feathers?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“They were the color of twilight.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Orange."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It ant this was the period when the Harpy Queen's power was at its peak."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Just before the spawning season."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It ans the Harpy Queen is at her strongest.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“High Orcs are not a race that retreats just because the enemy is strong.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The red light in Gracia’s eyes flowed out more intensely."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Just by slightly raising his energy, the atmosphere changed in an instant."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“The revenge of the High Orcs must be carried out imdiately.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“But that doesn't an you need to suffer a aningless death, does it?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“aningless, you say….”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Gracia closed his lips and made an unreadable expression."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Yes."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It would be a aningless death."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Even if you go on the hunt, you won’t be able to catch the Harpy Queen in the air.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“…In that case, are you saying that you, the Guide, have a way?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“One month.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo looked Gracia straight in the eye."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Please postpone the hunt for just one month."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Within that ti, the spawning will surely begin."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"If we fight then, we can definitely kill the creature.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“One month, you say….”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Gracia trailed off, his eyes rolling back and forth."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Was it right to delay revenge for a whole month?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"To ease his worries, Hyunwoo opened his mouth."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“In one month, we can definitely pull the Harpy Queen down from the sky.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“By what ans?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"As if he couldn't believe Hyunwoo's words, his speech beca curt."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo explained his plan step by step."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The key was a trap using the Harpy Queen’s eggs, right after the spawning season."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"There were no flaws in the Harpy Queen hunting thod, which he had already reviewed several tis."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"As the explanation continued step by step, Gracia’s expression began to slowly loosen."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Indeed… you are the Guide."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Although it is a path not yet walked, even this old man can tell whether that path is right or wrong.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“In that case…?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Gracia nodded his head."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“The hunt for the Harpy Queen will be postponed for one month.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“A wise decision.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“You may leave now.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"With his dismissal, Hyunwoo exited his tent."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Conrad was still waiting at the entrance."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Don’t tell you waited?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I thought you would be curious about where your comrades are.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“…Are you going to guide ?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Of course.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“……”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Shrugging, he began to lead the way."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Just how much aning did a tattoo hold for the High Orcs…?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"But there was no reason to refuse his kindness."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo followed behind him and opened his mouth."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Where are those two right now?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“The training ground.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Van."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"No, Grogue, I can understand, but Lucas too?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I guess anyone can use facilities like the training ground?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“He is a friend of a friend.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was such a simple reason."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Still, the idea of a High Orc training ground sparked so anticipation."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘Though I don't rember creating anything like that.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"An empty space in the ga that shouldn't have originally existed."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Peeking at the creations of his creations was always an enjoyable thing."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"His heart fluttered with anticipation."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"…It seed eting the characters in the graveyard, which reminded him of his developer days after a long ti, had made him a little sentintal."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"When the leading Conrad stopped, Hyunwoo shook his head and stood in place."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“This is it.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“…This is it?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Yes."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"This is the training ground.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo’s face, which had been filled with anticipation, was colored with disappointnt as he looked over Conrad’s shoulder."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“…This?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The place he claid was a training ground was wide."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"That is to say… it was only wide."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"An empty lot."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"If it weren't for the people shouting and running around on it, it was so empty that one wouldn't have thought it was a training ground."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The view was so open that he could find his companions quickly."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"In fact, he probably could have found them easily even if it wasn't such a barren training ground."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘…That is.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A red whirlwind soared into the sky."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"⌜Crimson Blade⌟"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"For a mont, he thought Lucas’s ultimate magic had been unleashed and was horrified, but he realized it wasn't that large."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘It’s a bit… no, a lot smaller…?’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It seed to be a lower-tier version of Crimson Blade."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He had said he prepared so useful magic during the month before leaving the Arena, and it seed that was it."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Nodding, Hyunwoo froze again when he saw the target of the magic."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"There was a green lump, a common sight here."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"But the armor and shield he wore were items that were all too familiar to him."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"They were gifts he had given to Van."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Hey, you crazy bastards!"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Stop!”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He didn't know what had happened in his absence for Van and Lucas to be at each other's throats like that."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He hurried over before Van was turned into green juice, but."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Ah……”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Van was already completely surrounded by the red whirlwind."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"There was no way to stop it anymore."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“What is the aning of this!”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Hmm?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"When did you get here?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo let out a hollow laugh at Lucas’s nonchalant response."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I was testing a new magic I created.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Why would you….”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Before he could ask why he was using it on Van, Lucas's magic ended."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Fwoong―"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"With a sound of wind like a short growl, the red whirlwind disappeared, and Van was left in its place."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Van—!”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Looking at him, his condition seed serious."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘Crimson Blade’ was a magic that used the target’s blood and flesh."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"As if he had been through a blender, Van’s entire body was stained with wounds."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He looked at Hyunwoo and opened his mouth."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“We’re in the middle of training, why are you making such a fuss.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Have these guys been doing drugs?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Seeing Van reply so calmly while dripping with blood, he thought sothing was strange."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"At that mont, a change occurred in Van’s body."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Huh…?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“It stings a little.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"As his red eyes shone, the black tattoo lit up."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"And, the wounds that were no different from serious injuries began to heal in an instant."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Tattoo of ‘Regeneration’."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He had forgotten that Van had gotten a tattoo since he had gone to et Gracia as soon as he woke up."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“…It’s pretty effective.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Not bad.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Were they testing the tattoo’s ability?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Seeing their calm reaction, it seed this wasn't the first ti."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Having recovered his body with ‘Regeneration’, Van seed exhausted and plopped down on the spot."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Lucas, a short distance away, also sat down and entered a state of ditation."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo also sat down and spoke to Van."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“How’s the tattoo effect?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I feel like I’ve been reborn.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“How often can you use Regeneration?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I’m not sure exactly… but after healing a wound of this magnitude, I think I can use it again after about half a day.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“You could probably use it multiple tis for minor wounds.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Van nodded."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It seed to be the sa as the ga’s settings."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo recalled the ability of ‘Regeneration’."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The initial ability was like this, but as it grew, one would gain a recovery ability close to immortality."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Most High Orcs wouldn't be able to grow to that extent, but he knew the thod well."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘Van is taken care of.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Thump―"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo got up, brushed the stone dust off his pants, and observed Lucas."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Bloody mana was overflowing around him."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was unlikely that Lucas, a proficient mage, would make a mistake in mana control; it was probably because his level had risen further."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘Crimson Blade."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A magic ranked in the highest tier in 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tempered Lucas and helped his mana recover."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A short while later, as the bloody mana faintly flowing from Lucas's body was gathered, he opened his eyes."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Looks like you’ve recovered a lot of your mana?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“About half of my pri."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"No, maybe a little more than that?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I have no problems handling mana now.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“That’s good."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Don’t overdo it just because your mana has 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up."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Tattoo of ‘Vigor’."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was ti to experience the effects of Mana II, which had been enhanced by it."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Swish―"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"As Hyunwoo lifted Cheonbyeondo, Conrad, who had appeared out of nowhere, blocked his path."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Spar with .”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“……?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Wouldn’t it be better to have a training partner?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Well, alright.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo nodded, created so distance, and faced Conrad, who held an axe."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Other High Orcs who were training on their own gathered around."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Looks like Conrad and the human are about to have a go.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Let’s see how well this human, who was acknowledged by the shaman, can fight.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It seed they were curious about the swordsmanship of a human who had received a tattoo."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"They hadn't shown any interest in Lucas who had used 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like flowing water."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The speed at which mana was delivered was different from before."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Streaks of black light were mixed in with the mana that should have been blue."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Under the influence of the tattoo, Hyunwoo’s mana had also developed a ‘personality’."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"As Hyunwoo's sword was also colored with the light of mana, Conrad showed an expression of interest."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“The Tattoo of Vigor, is it."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"You got a good one.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“What’s your tattoo?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Mine is nothing special.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Conrad grinned as he said that."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A red light, similar to the color of his eyes, flowed from his body."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Tattoo of ‘Amplification’."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was an ‘enhancent-type’ tattoo that raised one’s fighting spirit to the extre to boost overall physical abilities."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He had heard that Conrad was the strongest among the warriors."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Judging by the atmosphere of the surrounding High Orcs, they seed to take Conrad’s victory for granted."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The strongest among the High Orc warriors."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He was curious to see how long he could last if he fought him now."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Let’s see what our human brother’s got—!”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Facing the charging Conrad, Hyunwoo returned his sword to its sheath."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A stance for a draw slash."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo placed his hand on the hilt of his sword and lowered his upper body."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Vwoom―"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The hilt of the sword vibrated in response to the mana."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Mana II was the minimum requirent to perfectly execute a 4-Star swordsmanship."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"From the very beginning, he unleashed the strongest swordsmanship he could use."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"⌜Volones Swordsmanship (4-Star)―13%⌟"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"In that instant, Hyunwoo's sword was drawn from its sheath."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"}}]}