Chapter 588 - Creation of Life (2/2) (1/2)

Chapter 588: Creation of Life (2/2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Half an hour later, Link finally saw Kanorse.

It had been half a year since Link saw him. Kanorse was no longer the naive young knight he once was. He now exuded an air of authority that befitted his place as the army’s marshal.

When Eliard and Milose saw Kanorse, they could feel a sudden pressure weighing on them. The two of them stood behind Link nervously. Despite being a master of the same level as Kanorse, Milorse still did not dare speak out of turn for fear of offending him.

Of course, this did not affect Link and Nana.

This was due to the training both of them had undergone and also the fact that Ferde was a main supporter of Orida Fortress. Ferde provided 70% of the fortress’ resources and had a monopoly on the provision of all kinds of magical equipment for the soldiers there.

Given the fact that Link had also saved his life once, it seemed that this was a debt Kanorse would not be able to fully repay in his lifetime.

In a study on the second floor of the fortress, Kanorse personally poured a cup of hot tea for every one of them. He then sat down and smiled. “My lord, why haven’t you come with your army?”

Kanorse was already made aware of the news that the Sunlight Army of Ferde was going to back up Orida Fortress.

Link smiled back. “I’m heading towards the North on a secret mission, so I thought I would drop by here first. My army should reach Orida Fortress in half a month’s time. You know Nana here. She’s injured, and I’ll need to borrow the fortress’ enchantment workshop for a bit.”

“Oh, I see.” Kanose did not even bother asking what Link intended to do up north. Since it was a secret mission, even if he asked, Link probably would not be willing to give him the details. “I’ll order the military Magicians to vacate the workshop immediately.”

“Thank you.”

“It’s no problem at all. Actually, my lord, there is something I was hoping you could help me with. There’s something off about my sword. I was wondering if you could fix it a bit for me.” Kanorse handed the Lion’s Fury sword over to Link.

Link smiled and asked, “What would you like me to change, then?”

It was Link who had given this sword its current form. Back then, Link’s combat skills were excellent, but his combat sensitivity was nowhere near his current level. Despite his attempts to forge the perfect sword for Kanorse, it might not have suited him. Hearing what Kanorse said, Link thought that he did not forge the sword right in the first place.

Kanorse scratched his head, confused.

I don’t really know. At first, it felt right in my hand. But recently, it’s become a bit unwieldy.”

Link understood what was going on. Kanorse’s skills had improved tremendously, but the weapon just could not keep up with them.

After thinking for a moment, he said, “Why don’t you perform a basic sword form here in the study? I may be able to see what is wrong with your sword.”

“Alright.” Kanorse knew that Link was now a combat master and should be able to see what the problem was with it. He then began to brandish his sword about in the tiny room.

The study was extremely tiny. There were bookshelves and paperwork around him. He started slow, holding his movements back. After giving his sword two swings, Link said, “Now you’re just dancing. I can’t see what your problem is from a dance number. The sword that I’ve forged for you is meant for murder, so use actual killing techniques with it!”

Kanorse immediately understood what Link meant. There was now a drastic change in his form as he swung his sword a third time. Killing intent flowed out from every stroke of his sword, rocking the whole room like a tidal wave.

With a gentle wave of his hand, Link set up a barrier around the room in order to shield everything in it from Kanorse’s sword. At the same time, an illusion of himself surfaced from his body with a sword ready in its hand.

Link’s illusion held nothing back as its sword stabbed straight at Kanorse’s back. The attack came slow, giving Kanorse ample time to react.

The illusion accelerated its attack as soon as Kanorse sensed it behind him. He immediately turned around and managed to block the attack in time.

In the span of a few moments, Link’s illusion and Kanorse exchanged flurries of stabs and slices with each other in the cramped, 100-square-foot space of the study. Each stroke of their swords was calculated to slay the other on the spot.

Though Eliard and Milose were Magicians, the two of them could feel just how terrifying Kanorse’s swordsmanship was. Eliard still had a grip on himself. On the other hand, cold sweat dripped from Milose’s forehead profusely. His eyes were wide with awe and terror as he watched the two masters cross swords.

The only other person who was not affected by this was Nana.