Solo Swordmaster

#1024. Disappear

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The distant past.

During the Sword and Dragon War, where the final battle with the seven dragons took place.

The Golden Dragon Emperor Army, the Poison Green Dragon Medicine Army, and the Black Dragon God Army joined forces to fight against the three sword masters, the Sword Emperor and the Sword Demon Sword Master.

Spreading out battles over a vast area.

Mobilize all the masters of the Seven Dragons Association.

Resonate each other’s psionics.

The fight against the dragon, in which they poured everything they had, was such that even the three sword masters had to risk their lives.

It was something that could not be helped.

Even Geomje was only 28 years old at the time.

She learned everything on her own without even learning swordsmanship properly.

Nevertheless, although his talent for swordsmanship was amazing even by the standards of a sword master, it was still lacking.

Of course, the same was true for Geomma and Limon, who were his students.

Yes.

Until then, there was no significant difference between them and the sword masters who would be born later.

They were only able to win against the dragons because they had the will of the dragon slayer sword, the dragon’s natural enemy.

However, the three dragons’ coordinated attack, which had been thoroughly prepared in advance, was enough to put even them into a corner.

It was difficult, even for a sword master, to immediately master the skill of a sword that could surpass even a dragon slayer sword against a dragon.

I dare not estimate the odds of victory.

In that fierce battle.

Eventually, Geomje woke up.

The beginning of all swordsmanship.

At the same time, reach the point.

A sword that escapes the limitations of the sword.

It is no exaggeration to say that it was thanks to him that they were able to ultimately cut down all the dragons and win during the Sword and Dragon War.

Unfortunately, Geomje died even after winning.

However, that final realization was also passed on to the disciples who fought alongside the Geomje.

Among them, Sword Demon thoroughly delved into that realization and created a new sword technique.

Because it’s so powerful.

Borrowing the power of the Strong Magic Dragon Sword.

Neutralize it with dragon psionics.

Reduce, reduce, reduce, suppress, suppress, suppress, suppress, suppress, suppress.

Even though it was suppressed and cut as much as possible, the Surayongsalgeom, a swordsmanship that demonstrated the power to cut through all things and rose to the position of the best sword in the world.

And after eight fights, that realization was passed on to his only nemesis, a priest.

Geomje.

Sword Demon.

Even swordsmithing.

Completed through three world-class swords.

Not only in human history but also in the countless worlds combined, there has never been anything like that before, and there never will be anything in the future.

This moment.

Before your own eyes.

The name of the light that burns around the two swords.

The merciful Guardian of Resurrection muttered in a trembling voice.

[Auror Blade….]

The law.

The world.

existence.

It is definitely a fear that can be cut down just by appearing, burned by just seeing, and destroyed by just thinking about it.

It was enough to make even an immortal feel the chills and run away in panic.

But at this moment.

The reason why the benevolent Guardian of Resurrection had no choice but to make a terrible expression was not just because he felt the power contained in that light.

Because I realized something even scarier than that.

[It is impossible to say that it is the prototype of all swordsmanship.]

That cannot be true.

It would be an illusion.

If you are human.

If you are an intelligent being.

No, even a non-intelligent being would not have committed such a horrific act if that were true.

“okay.”

That’s why, in response to that calm affirmation, the guardian made a terrible expression as if he had heard something he couldn’t hear.

Limon spoke softly.

“―This is a technique that all sword masters could use.”

[…!]

“On the contrary, you must obtain this to become a sword master.”

Qualifications of a sword master.

It’s not in swordsmanship.

The only thing that matters is whether you have acquired the sword.

And this Auror Blade is the beginning and end of all swordsmanship.

The only difference is how much you can handle, but if you are a sword master who has mastered the art of swordsmanship, using an auror blade itself is not difficult.

Hearing what Limon said, the merciful Guardian of Resurrection opened his mouth without realizing it.

[Are you crazy…! How many people can you personally teach and raise such a monster that could destroy the world at any moment?]

Disbelief.

Astonishment.

fear.

The guardian’s face was distorted as all of these mixed together and a cruel scream came out.

What a scary, dangerous, and unacceptable power the Auror Blade is.

Because I knew him so well just by seeing him face to face, I couldn’t understand Limon, who built a sword tower and taught swordsmanship.

“It is as you said.”

Such a point from the guardian.

So calmly affirming.

Limon is the light of destruction wrapped around the River Magic Dragon Sword.

And he continued as he looked at the hundreds and thousands of stars that were shattering just by facing them.

“For us sword masters, the world is like glass.”

[….]

“That’s why, every time we swing the sword, we must try not to destroy the world.”

It’s like walking on thin ice.

Or like hanging on a spider web.

Each time the sword master holds the sword and swings it, he must suppress the auror blade with his own sword will.

That’s because it meant that, like the sword’s ultimate

charisma or aura, it became a state where the sword’s tip was revealed and fate was cut by simply existing.

“That’s why the seven dragons called us the Thousand-Slayer City.”

That was why.

The reason why Limon didn’t blame her when the sword spirit cut down the moon in the past almost destroyed the world.

Just something like that.

An insignificant task that any sword master could do.

If he had to be killed just because he had the power to destroy the world, he wouldn’t have raised a Sword Master in the first place.

“Nevertheless, the reason why no one has used this Auror Blade until now is simple.”

[….]

“This is because they had pride, faith, and a goal to achieve that they had to protect above all else.”

The Auror Blade is a sword that cuts through all things.

Just as in the past, the imperfect manifestation of the Geomje wiped out Central America and turned it into the Geomryong Sea.

It was a power of destruction that could destroy the entire world the moment it was fully manifested.

That was why the Sword Masters did not use their Auror Blades until the end, no matter how cornered they were.

Even if it means losing your life.

To avoid destroying the world and precious things.

“-Unlike you, who speak of a great cause but have no pride or beliefs, let alone anything they want to protect.”

[We also have things we want to protect! I just gave up something smaller for the greater good!]

“Well, I guess that’s true.”

What is so unfair?

Limon looked with indifferent eyes at the merciful Guardian of Resurrection, who clenched his teeth and cried out even as his body was falling apart.

Sacrifice of a cow for the greater good.

That might be right.

There are many situations in the world where one person must be sacrificed to save ten people.

Nevertheless, Limon calmly explained why he looked indifferently at the constellation that was pursuing the cause of preventing the apocalypse.

“Then let’s ask.”

[What…]

“What would you do if a more prosperous and peaceful world was promised after the apocalypse you are trying to prevent?”

[…!]

“Or what if that end is a means or process to save more worlds than the worlds you have saved and will save?”

[That’s a ridiculous assumption!]

“It’s a ridiculous assumption… That’s strange.”

Maybe it’s because I heard such an unexpected question.

Limon chuckled when he heard the Guardian, who had been frozen for a moment, open his mouth several times and finally manage to say something.

And he said coldly.

“How many times have I heard that our world and humanity must be destroyed in order to save more worlds?”

[….]

The guardian stiffened.

I had something to say.

That and this case are different.

His point is just sophistry.

But in the end, the guardian could not say anything.

Because the platinum eyes that looked directly at him calmly showed how meaningless the objection was.

“Do you understand now? “How empty the cause you speak of is.”

If the sacrifice of a cow for the greater good is right.

Sacrificing your children for your family.

Sacrificing your family for your family.

Sacrificing your family for your country.

Sacrificing the country for the sake of the race.

Sacrificing your species for the world.

If you sacrifice the world for the stars.

In the end, if that star also sacrifices itself for a greater cause.

Is there any meaning to it?

What is the cause of gaining something after losing literally everything: a family to protect the children you love, a precious country, and a world to live in?

That is the trap of the cause.

More.

A higher place.

A deeper meaning.

The more you keep looking at it and pursuing it, the more it eventually becomes meaningless in the face of a greater cause.

Just as it is meaningless to talk grandly about the burning of a speck of dust in the vast universe as a sacrifice.

“Above all, those who talk about sacrifice for the greater good always include themselves or what is most precious to them in the greater good.”

Those who can say that they must sacrifice their lives for their country simply value their country enough to destroy all other countries.

Anyone who sacrifices even their family for the success of the company simply does not value their family.

That’s what the cause is, after all.

It is just a deception to justify discarding something less precious for something more precious and to force it on others by justifying it as noble.

“So I taught my students not to look for the illusion of a great cause but to follow what is truly precious.”

[….]

“And the disciples faithfully followed my teachings.”

Of course, his teachings were not necessarily correct.

For the country.

For your family.

For honor.

For peace.

For love.

As a result of following their own cattle, they sacrificed more.

But…

“That’s why I respect those who didn’t give up on their cattle until the end, even if it was wrong.”

From the sword master who was the worst sword master, to the sword master who was insane and used any method of swordsmanship, and even the sword master who dabbled in black magic.

No matter how corrupt it is.

I took the wrong path.

Even if I ended up committing a crime.

I didn’t give up on what was most precious.

That’s why, even though he could destroy the world, he didn’t wield that power until the moment he died.

Talking about opponents whom he could respect, even if he could not recognize or respect them.

Limon coolly closed his eyes.

“Similarly, that is why I cannot respect you who have nothing but the cause.”

[….]

Whether the cause is right or wrong.

Sacrificing your own world.

Forcing that sacrifice on others as well.

In the end, there is no respect to be given to those who only pursue empty causes without anything precious to protect.

Speaking calmly.

Limon moved slowly.

Two swords with a subtle light.

“So, star.”

[…!]

“Now disappear.”

Ugh.

And that’s it.

The guardian saw and felt.

The origin of the stars is the world ■■■.

The blade of light points to■ ■■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■■ ■■■■ ■■■.

Three thousand worlds will be cut down■.

All things in heaven collapse■■.

Scattering starlight ■■.

■ I finally realize it.

■■■■■ who they are.

At best, humanity ■■■ ■■.

The whole world■ ■■■■■.

―Destruction■.

And ■■■ ■■■■ .

as soon as.

Calm down■.

Species■….

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