Episode 44.11 (2/2)

Julius is a prodigy. But not a versatile type like Arios, he's a swordsman whose talent specializes in slashing attacks.

Arios must have noticed his son's latent potential. However, refining that potential with Arios's knowledge and techniques will not let it develop beyond Arios's knowledge and techniques.

Hence why he let him study under Lecan. Lecan doesn't teach forms. He doesn't know any to begin with. By letting Julius get stimulation in real combats along with Lecan, Arios was looking forward for the day Julius breaks out of his shell on his own.

At any rate, that was a splendid stroke of blade.

The overhead slash he made afterward to cut the Petitfire Dragon in one swing also boasted terrifying sharpness.

Considering his sword being one of the finest, and Julius himself being an adventurer who has reached Dungeon Tsubolt Floor 120, his foundations have always been sufficient. The last step he needed was to harmonize his mind and techniques.

When you think about it like that, the half-baked feeling Lecan had been sensing from Julius was like that of a bird who was suffering from its own indecisiveness to take flight.

Julius has learned how to fly now. With his enormous wings.

(Looking forward to Dungeon Palcimo's expedition even more now.)

Lecan cut apart the Petitfire Dragon's body with a Solid Sacred Silver sword, and put them away in <Storage> before taking the magic stone out.

”Julius. This magic stone is yours.”

”Eh.”

”It's a commemoration for your dragon slaying feat. Well, just sell it off if you're tired of the thing.”

”T-thank you so much, master!”

”I'm so glad for you, Julius-kun.”

”Yes. I owe it to Eda-neesan too.”

”I'll sell the rest to Chaney later. The money will be split down the line, no objection I take it?”

”Yes.”

”Un.”

”Now then. This dungeon is going dormant. We're done with this town.”

Lecan, Eda and Julius left the dungeon, then Town of Rotor.

The last time they conquered the dungeon, the town had a huge commotion they couldn't take it easy. It would likely be a repeat this time. They have food anyway, so they're camping tonight.

The night at the camp was a fun one.

The grilled meat and heated liquor tasted sublime.

Eda made really good soup. Apparently Eda learned how to make use of uncommon spices and ingredients during her stay at the capital, and the ingredients she stocked up at Mashajain came in handy right away.

After meal, Julius practice swung his sword in the darkness of the night forest. His sword had a different sharpness to it compared to yesterday.

Lecan enjoyed the sounds of a sword cutting winds.