The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 50

Chapter 50: The Strongest Knight vs. The Strongest Warrior

The clash of swords resounded.

Shion’s sword, enveloped in flames, was swung in a straight line. I stepped back to avoid it, but a second strike charged with lightning followed closely.

I leaned my upper body further to dodge, then touched the ground, creating wind to rebound and thrust my dagger.

Shion deflected the dagger with his shoulder guard, then attempted a body slam. At the same time, I jumped back, drawing and swinging my halberd.

Shion blocked with his lightning sword but quickly reversed his halberd to target my temple with the butt end. Immediately after being blocked by the flame sword, I switched to my dagger and hand axe and attacked relentlessly. We exchanged several blows, weapons pressing against each other.

“A divine artifact that can change its shape freely, and it’s also impervious to lightning.”

We both kicked simultaneously, and our legs collided, pushing us apart. I then took up a large sword and struck from above.

Shion crossed his twin blades to block it, and sparks flew every time the blades scraped against each other.

“Such weapons depend on the skill of their user… But when you use it, it becomes so fearsome.”

With a slight smirk, Shion pushed back the large sword. Closing the distance, he caught the flame sword with his chain mace and, at that moment, wrapped his arms around it and threw it over his shoulder.

However, Shion jumped to adjust his stance in midair and, as he landed, swung his lightning sword.

I let go of the chain and crouched to dodge. As I struck his side with my gauntlets and wind, lightning was discharged from the lightning sword, forcing me to create distance.

(He released the lightning before fully transmitting the shock…)

The power of the lightning wasn’t overwhelming. It was likely a quick judgment to release it to avoid the risk of receiving my punch directly, which he couldn’t dodge.

“So it seems the strongest warrior of Hizuchi is no lie.”

“You too, you truly live up to being called the strongest knight.”

Shion spoke while holding his twin blades, and despite exchanging words, I couldn’t help but be astonished by his strength.

Even though he wielded his blade with one hand, each strike was sharp and heavy. If one were to receive it poorly, their arm would likely be paralyzed, and for an ordinary person, the bones in their arm would shatter upon impact.

Combined with his apparent strength and refined swordsmanship, and considering Shion’s abilities, which he hasn’t fully shown yet, I tightened my grip on my weapons and sharpened my focus despite my racing heartbeat.

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(Shion’s Side)

How long has it been since I felt a chill down my spine?

I have fought many who wielded swords, dueled many with spears, and faced those using chains and unusual weapons.

Yet the man before me is the best I’ve ever encountered with each of his weapons.

(A master of all martial arts… It was an ideal to master all martial arts, but to find someone who has achieved it in a foreign land…)

Moreover, this man fights without using that armor. This means he possesses the skill and power to match me using only the techniques and body he has honed.

His ever-changing fighting style, while meant for one-on-one combat, creates an illusion of battling multiple enemies at once.

(He’s strong…)

Before the strongest opponent I’ve ever faced, my mouth involuntarily curved into a smile. Along with the chill in my spine, there was a mix of excitement for encountering an opponent with whom I could fight with my full spirit.

(But I won’t lose!)

In response to my full force, lightning and flames erupted from my lightning-jawed flame beak.