Capítulo 21: Extinguishing the Soaring Flames
The sharp sword clashed with the silver scabbard in the air, producing the sound of a collision between gold and iron.
In narrow pages, two figures shrouded in wind collided, causing the surrounding air currents to become chaotic due to the friction of the wind.
Riegel attacked Ais without hesitation, and the thin sword in his hand suddenly lifted, triggering countless arcs of light and slashing the girl.
*Clang Clang Clang*
One after another, the sounds of battle emerged, echoing throughout the pages.
Faced with Riegel's relentless attacks and ruthless slashes, Ais danced lightly with the sword scabbard in her hand, effortlessly deflecting all the incoming silver lights.
Wind clashed, and swords clashed.
The confrontation between the two swordsmen continued in a seemingly equal manner, but in reality, one side kept attacking, and the other did not retreat a single step.
Anyone with sharp eyes could see who was better and who was worse in this battle.
However, Riegel felt that the person standing in front of him was not a human but a massive mountain that couldn't be shaken. No matter how he ran or swung his sword, he couldn't shake his opponent at all.
Yet, facing an unyielding and powerful enemy, he not only didn't show fear but became more enthusiastic, and his eyes became brighter.
It's true.
He enjoyed it.
Enjoyed fighting against a strong enemy.
Enjoyed this intense battle where every second mattered, no mistakes were allowed, and he could be defeated at any moment.
Driven by this mindset, Riegel completely unleashed his strength.
*Clang Clang Clang*
The sounds of the battle seemed to become more intense and continuous.
Riegel began to circle around Ais, launching various attacks on the girl's body, causing swords and slashes to appear in all directions, cutting across her entire body.
There were power attacks aimed at the back.
There were vertical slashes aimed at the ankles.
There were maneuvers aimed at the shoulders.
There was a direct slash to the abdomen.
Riegel did not hold back his strength or miss any vital points, as if he genuinely wanted to kill Ais. Each slash he made was so strong and deadly.
If he didn't use his full strength, he wouldn't pose any threat to the female swordswoman in front of him.
Riegel understood the gap between them, believing that Ais would not be defeated by attacks of this level and attacked wholeheartedly.
In this regard, Ais did not disappoint him, still standing motionless, just waving the sword scabbard to complete all the slashes.
The girl not only used the sword scabbard to parry but also employed various direct and straightforward methods to counter Riegel's attacks.
Facing power attacks directed at her back, the girl swung the sword scabbard from the side and parried the strong and heavy attack with little effort.
Facing vertical slashes aimed at her ankles, the girl did not choose to dodge; instead, she lifted her leg and kicked Riegel's sword-holding hand, causing him to lose strength.
The thrust aimed at her shoulder was blocked by the sword scabbard, focusing more on surprise than strength. Although the threat was high, the attack's strength was not significant, and the blow was easily blocked.
The direct slash to the abdomen had no effect at all; the sword scabbard was directly reflected by the spinning wrist of the girl, causing Riegel to retreat uncontrollably.
Gradually, the girl no longer confined herself to defense but launched a counterattack, using the seemingly harmless sword scabbard to leave marks on Riegel's body.
She swung the sword scabbard too fast, and her attacks were also fierce. Even if she wasn't using magic to generate wind, each swing of the sword scabbard would create a strong gust, hitting Riegel hard.
Riegel couldn't see the trajectory of the sword scabbard at all, so he gave up and focused all his attention on the attacks, making the arch-shaped slashes faster, harder, and deadlier.
Seeing Riegel continuously launching fierce attacks against Ais, those in the mansion witnessing the scene through the window couldn't stay calm.
"...Is that a lie?" Tiona murmured unconsciously.
"Isn't he a newcomer who recently received the Blessing?" Tione also wore an expression of disbelief, seeming not to trust it.
"Hey! Loki, you scoundrel!"
Even Bete didn't know when he turned around again, returned to the window, and watched the intense battle below. As if stimulated by something, he roared at Loki, "Are you sure that kid was an idiot a few days ago? Just an ordinary newcomer who recently received the Blessing? There must be a limit to joking!"
Not to mention Bete, Finn, Riveria, and Gareth were speechless and looked at Loki.
"Newcomer?" Gareth said suspiciously. "With this skill and ability, he could be considered a master even at Level 1."
The power shown by Riegel far exceeded the expectations of everyone, surprising all the Level 1 adventurers who initially just wanted to observe the potential newcomer.
"Oops." Loki scratched her head and said, "Is it really like this?"
Clearly, the reactions of the members of the Familia matched Loki's expectations.
"His growth rate; it would be strange if one isn't surprised by a kid growing step by step."
Loki remembered back to last night.
Last night, after Ais agreed to Riegel's request and agreed to teach him magic, Riegel didn't leave immediately but asked Loki to help him update his abilities for the third time.
...
[Riegel Brehaut]
[Level 1]
[Strength: F385 → D555]
[Endurance: F380 → D548]
[Dexterity: E431 → C623]
[Agility: E449 → C637]
[Magic Power: I0]
...
All skill values had increased by a total of more than 700! In the third update of ability values, Riegel's growth rate was still very fast!
In particular, both "Dexterity" and "Agility" had entered the C stage! This was something that even adventurers who had worked hard at Level 1 for several years couldn't achieve.
As mentioned before, someone who could upgrade their basic abilities to S stage was considered rare, those who could upgrade their basic abilities to A stage were very few, and those who could upgrade their basic abilities to B stage could be called geniuses, and in Orario, there weren't many.
However, Riegel only needed three days to acquire basic abilities to reach C stage, and the number was more than one.
Because of that, Loki doubted him yesterday, let alone others.
Even the others were like this, let alone Ais who faced Riegel directly.
"Him...?"
Ais's transparent golden eyes stared directly at Riegel, who kept attacking, and her eyes narrowed slightly.
In Riegel's feelings, Ais was an unshakable mountain. But in Ais's feelings, Riegel was also like a chrysalis that kept changing shape. It seemed small, but gradually, it grew wings and turned into a moth, flying like a flame.
In terms of basic abilities alone, Riegel had now surpassed more than 90% of Level 1 adventurers and had become one of the top masters at Level 1.
In addition to the enhanced abilities brought by the additional magic [Ariel], Riegel has been fully upgraded in aspects of attack, defense, speed, and more.
Of course, in Ais's eyes, this level of strength is actually nothing. As the world's recognized strongest female swordswoman with the strength of a first-class adventurer, even though Riegel is two or three levels stronger, it won't be enough before her, especially since Ais has already ascended to Level 5. Three years later, she is no longer the new Level 1 adventurer.
However, from Loki's words, Ais also learned that Riegel is an ordinary person who just received the Blessing three days ago and has never received any Blessings before.
In three days, does he possess the strength equivalent to a Level 1 master?
This fact stirred Ais's deepest emotions and even surprised her.
What's more surprising is that, along with their ongoing battle, Riegel continues to transform.
A specific manifestation is that Riegel seems to gradually discover tricks to control [Ariel] and begins to use the power of wind on his sword or even directly explode it beneath his feet to increase attack speed and movement speed.
Moreover, as time passes, his sword attacks become sharper, no longer chaotic as before, but rather familiar to Ais's ears.
"Is he learning how to use my sword?"
Ais's heart stirred uncontrollably.
He is indeed.
Riegel is indeed learning about her sword or sword skills.
"Is this how you swing your sword?"
During continuous attacks, a bit of understanding appears in Riegel's eyes, causing his sword-swinging motion to change.
Become simpler!
Get faster!
With his extraordinary memory, Riegel carefully observes Ais's movements, records each technique she uses, and relies on his inhuman growth rate to reproduce and master them.
This is an unexpected bonus.
Riegel, who initially just wanted to learn magic from Ais, has now awakened.
"I need to learn more than just magic."
"I need to develop more than just my abilities."
"My combat skills also need to be learned and developed."
In his previous life, Riegel only learned physical skills for self-defense. Where did he learn combat skills?
Especially swordsmanship, Riegel has never learned it at all.
Now, he has the opportunity to learn.
In Ais's eyes, the changes and transformations caused by Riegel are the same.
"Too fast..."
Ais shouts in her heart.
"Growing too fast!"
This discovery causes a slight flaw in Ais's seemingly perfect movements.
"Here!"
Riegel's eyes suddenly light up, and he truly realizes this small deficiency.
*Clang*
With light and heavy slashes, Ais retreats.
"Opportunity!"
Riegel unconsciously realizes that this is the only chance he has to pose a threat to Ais in this battle.
At that moment, Riegel stabs Ais's exposed chest without thinking.
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