Whispers of the Gods

Chapter 19 Guntar I

"Those who do not sympathize with and protect the weak are not worthy of serving the empire." Guntar held the sword in both hands and raised it in front of his face.

"I like this about you knights." The guard held the hilt of the sword in his right hand and carried the sword on his shoulder. "Your bullshit spirit can often live much longer than your own."

After saying that, Guntar rushed towards the guards. He lifted the steel long sword from the lower left, and then slashed down from the upper right. Both moves were blocked by the guards.On the third blow, he pretended to strike upwards, but actually used his wrist to change the direction of the sword and stab the guard's eyes.

The imperial guard was deceived by a fake move and did not have time to dodge completely. Guntar's sword tip pierced the armor on his forehead with a muffled sound, causing no damage.

This blow was very close to the guard's eyes, and the people onlookers in the square let out exclamations of wonder.

The guard took a few steps back, and the companion beside him wanted to come up to help.

"This sissy knight is mine," the leading guard raised his hand to stop them, "Don't interfere."

The imperial guard raised his sword with both hands, and stepped forward to slash at Guntar.

Guntar took a small step to the left, raised his left arm holding the head of the sword high, used the back blade to support the slash, turned his wrist along his left footsteps, and pressed the guard's sword to move to his right The side wants to take advantage of the trend to slash.

The imperial guard turned his whole body to the right with his right foot as the center, released Guntar's suppression of his long sword before he hit the target, and slashed at Guntar again.

Guntar had no choice but to cancel the attack, and raised the sword to the right side of the face with both hands to block.

There was a crisp sound of "Dang" when the steel was connected, the guard's slashing force was heavy, and Guntar's wrist was shaken so painfully.

He didn't have any armor, but was wearing a dark brown leather tights and leather gloves with no protective effect on his hands.

The guard continued to attack. He pretended to slash to the left but actually stabbed Guntar in the neck. Guntar saw through his intention and swung his sword away from the right.

The guard immediately rotated the hilt of the sword, took a small step and then a big step to the left, moved the sword from Guntar's left shoulder to the right shoulder, and slashed at him.

Guntar hurriedly moved sideways to the left. He raised his left arm sideways, held the hilt of the sword with his right arm and pointed the sword at the guard on the right, blocking the attack with the blade of the sword.

Immediately afterwards, he turned to the left and slashed at the guard's right shoulder, but the latter dodged back to avoid it.

Guntar placed his sword on his right shoulder to attack. He twisted his wrist and slashed downwards towards the guard's right side. The guard's sword pointed to the right and crossed upward. Instead, he suppressed his hands holding the sword.

The imperial guard spun the sword downwards and backwards a full circle, and slashed directly at Guntar from the top of his head, and Guntar tried his best to dodge backwards.

"Ahhh-!"

Guntar took several steps back, and the guard's sword slashed at his face.

A bright light that quickly turned black flashed in his right eye, and burning pain hit him instantly.He couldn't open his right eye anymore. He knelt on the ground and covered his eyes, shouting in his heart that it's over, it's over.

Blood ran down his neck into his clothes, or dripped onto the stony ground.

Guntar could hear his enemy approaching him, and the exclamation of the passers-by around him became quieter and quieter, the guard must want to kill himself.

He picked up the steel sword with his left hand and wanted to resist, but the guard kicked his weapon aside.

"As I thought, you also sound like a woman." The guard said, "The spirit of chivalry is still there, but the knight is gone."

Guntar's heart was beating wildly, and his whole body tensed up even more.He gritted his teeth and raised his head to stare at the guard with his left eye, suppressing any fear in his heart and not showing it.

"The Eye of Amber?" The guard looked at his left eye and said with interest, "The legend is really just a legend, you are no different from other cowardly knights."

How stupid I am, thought Guntar.

Why didn't my first attack hit the eye slit of the Praetorian's helmet?Why didn't I see his footsteps?Why didn't I dodge that slash?

I have amber eyes, I am the one who is blessed by "Amber Knight" Alwald, I should be more special than others, I can't end my life like a nobody.

Guntar didn't want to close his eyes to accept the fact, he just kept staring at the guard.

"It seems that you have nothing to say." After the guard said, he raised his long sword with both hands.

The rapid sound of horse hoofs came from behind Guntar, and it was getting closer.The passers-by were frightened and quickly dispersed. The imperial guard looked behind Guntar and quickly moved his sword to the left to block.

The swords met, and the man on the white horse brushed the guard's guard with his sword, forcing the guard to half kneel and turn around to resist the impact.

"Stay away from him, Gozolon!" Uncle Beldan rode on the white snow, holding the rein with his left hand to turn the horse's head, and pointing at the guard with his sword in his right hand.

"I only obey His Majesty the Emperor, not some old man who teaches children how to dance swords." Gozoron didn't show any intention of backing down. "He violated the laws of the empire, and he must bear the consequences!"

"Lord Guntar, are you alright?" Farrow knelt beside him on one knee, holding his left arm. "I was worried about your safety, so I hurriedly brought Mr. Beldan back."

"I'm fine," Guntar said, fighting back the pain, "thank you, Farrow."

"What law has he broken?" demanded the uncle, "to stop a guard who is beating a civilian?"

"The civilian is a potential witness to a murder," Gozolon said. "His Majesty the Emperor Wigrich has ordered me to investigate by all means."

"I was there, Gozolon," said Beldan, "and I'm sure His Majesty's method does not include torture."

"The Sissy Knight drew his weapon on the Imperial Guard," Gozoron replied, "I can't just let him go that easily."

"That's because you insulted the Amber Knight and Commander Redgar!" Guntar roared.This vile janitor provoked him and dishonored his honor and that of the Amber Knights, and he was the one to be damned.

"It was not you, Gozolon, who stopped the crime, but he," said Beldan. "I would have done the same thing."

"Hmph, I really want to see you try." Gozoron provocatively carried the long sword on his shoulder.

"Enough!" A man came out from the crowd. He had curly black hair and a smooth face without a beard.He was dressed in a luxurious red and green silk jacket and black pointed boots.

"Master Allowin." Uncle Beldan got off his horse and bowed to the man.

"What kind of farce is this?" asked the Allowin. "A fight in the square?"

"None of your business, unbearded." Gozoron said disdainfully.

Alovin ignored Gozolon, but said to Farrow beside Guntar, "Hurry up and take this poor boy to a doctor."

Farrow nodded and supported Guntar to help him stand up.

"You don't want this sissy knight to leave!" Gozoron snapped.He walked towards Guntar, but was stopped by Arlovin.

"This is an order, not a request." Allowin said, looking up at the guard.

"I only obey His Majesty the Emperor, but I have not seen His Majesty the Emperor." Gozolon said.

"When His Majesty the Emperor is not in the capital, we represent his voice."

Uncle Beldan led Bai Xue to Guntar's side, and asked softly, "Are you okay, child?"

"My eyes...Uncle, I can't open my eyes..." Guntar murmured with some fear, covering his right eye.

The tearing pain told him that he must never open his eyes, his left eye was sore, tears were swirling in his socket, but there was no response from his right eye, he could feel the fluid inside, but he didn't know it was tears Still blood.

"I should have beaten him, Uncle, I..."

"Shh, don't say it yet, save some strength." Beldan whispered in his ear, "I'm sorry, child, I shouldn't have walked away."

"You'll regret protecting this sissy knight, Beardless," Gozoron said harshly.

(End of this chapter)