The Witcher: From the Academy of Knights

Chapter 16 Rapid Progress

Throwing the letter aside, Sauron ignored it.

In the following days, he continued to use the blood of gold to improve the level of the Night Crow's Breathing Technique, and at the same time strengthened his bow and sword skills.

In the blink of an eye, another ten days passed.

Western territory, Baigu City.

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled from the sky, shining on the gray-white castle, and the light reflected on the ground of the study through the windows.

In front of Nuo Da's table, the lord of Baigu City, Dover, was staring at the sand table in front of him.

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

"Enter."

Dover said quietly.

Bachelor Kafei walked in and put a piece of information on the table.

"The banditry in the southern border is not over yet?"

Dover frowned slightly, and said with a hint of sarcasm in his tone, "Those southern barbarians are really idiots, they can't even deal with such a mob?"

"It's true that southerners are not smart."

Bachelor Kafei looked calm, shook his head and said: "However, the banditry this time is indeed different from the past. No one would have thought that the development of the Cross Gang is so rapid."

"It's only been two months, and the Cross Gang has already gathered nearly ten thousand people."

"If this continues, some towns in the southern border may fall and usher in a real turmoil!"

"Heh! I don't care about the southern border."

Dover sneered, put down the information in his hand, and said: "How is the situation in the capital, is the kid from the Swain family still not moving?"

"No response."

Bachelor Kafei shook his head, and said: "It seems that this Sauron has no plans to return to the Western Region, nor does he intend to marry Miss Shirley."

Dover's eyes flashed, and a sneer appeared on his face.

"This brat is quite smart. He knows that with the current situation, once he returns to the Western Region, there is no possibility of him ever leaving."

"But, do you think that's all right?"

"Since the Swain family doesn't intend to abide by the marriage contract, don't blame me. Send an order to gather an army to attack Night Crow City!"

Hearing Dover's words, a look of surprise flashed in the eyes of Bachelor Kafei.

"Your Excellency, you mean to attack Night Crow City?"

Bachelor Kafei hesitated, and said, "I'm afraid we will become the target of public criticism, and launching a war for no reason is not in line with the law, right?"

"No reason? Hmph!"

Dover snorted coldly, and said quietly: "How could there be a war for no reason? The Swain family's unilateral tearing up of the marriage contract is an insult to me. If it is not washed away with blood, how will Baigu City gain a foothold in the western region in the future?"

Bachelor Kafei's heart skipped a beat.

Seeing Dover's attitude, he finally understood why the other party had mentioned the marriage contract before, and it turned out that he had such a plan.

Sending the letterhead of Baigu City to the capital is Dover's choice for Sauron.

If Sauron abides by the marriage contract and returns to the west to get married, then Dover will help him inherit Night Crow City, but Sauron will also become a puppet of White Valley City.

And if Sauron refuses, then Dover will have a reason to attack Night Raven City.

In the Duchy of Tar, and even the Lost Continent, marriage contracts are sacred contracts, and no matter whether one of the two parties unilaterally breaks the contract, it is an insult to the other party.

Therefore, it is completely reasonable for Dover to use this as an excuse to attack Night Raven City.

"I see, my lord."

Bachelor Kafei nodded, then turned and left, conveying Dover's order, and White Valley City began to gather troops to attack Night Crow City.

At the same time, the capital.

Outside the Holy Knight Academy, in a small forest, Sauron bent his bow and set an arrow, and let go of the bowstring at a target not far away.

call out!
There was a sound of piercing through the air, and an arrow shot out.

The arrow drew an arc in mid-air, accurately hitting the target in the distance, and the rock the size of a millstone exploded immediately.

Bang!
Looking at the rocks that had been broken into several pieces, a trace of thought appeared on Sauron's face. After practicing for this period of time, he has already cultivated to the full level of bow and archery.

In the process, he learned two more skills.

Bow and Archery · Piercing Armor and Piercing Stones!
Archery·Arc Shot!
The two skills are just as their names suggest. Among them, the arc shooting is to give the arrow the ability to turn in the air, and the armor piercing stone is to use special skills to greatly increase the power of the arrow.

Just like just now.

When Sauron shot an arrow, even the rocks were shattered. It was so powerful that even cast iron armor might not be able to stop it.

Snapped!Snapped!
At this time, there was a burst of applause, and Sauron turned his head, only to see Goliath walking towards him, looking at the broken rocks in the distance, with a flash of admiration in his eyes.

"Amazing archery!"

Goliath nodded slightly, and sighed: "I have practiced bow and arrow with my teacher since I was ten years old, and I can count as a perfect shot within a hundred meters."

"But compared to you, it's simply too far behind."

"you flatter me."

Sauron chuckled lightly and said, "Why are you free to come here today? Don't you need to patrol?"

After the end of the Spring Hunting Trial, Goliath, with the help of the second princess Histor, graduated from the Holy Radiance Academy ahead of schedule because of his meritorious service in protecting Evelyn, and joined the Kingsguard. identity.

For common people, this is a class leap.

After joining the Kingsguard, Goliath did not belong to the Holy Radiance Academy, but the other party seemed to intend to make friends with Sauron, so he often came to discuss swordsmanship.

Once the two come and go, they can be regarded as friends.

"I am off today."

Goliath shook his head, pulled out the cross sword at his waist, and eagerly asked, "How is it? Are you interested in a discussion?"

"Of course, I'm happy to accompany you."

Sauron nodded slightly, also drew out the cross sword, and used the army-breaking sword technique taught by the Holy Radiance Academy to fight against Goliath.

Ding!Ding!
Both of them were junior knights, and both belonged to Shenghui Academy. They confronted each other with the sword technique of breaking the army. After several rounds of confrontation, there was no victory or defeat.

However, the more they fought, the more surprised Goliath became.

"What a monster!"

Goliath's heart throbbed for a while. This was not the first time he was exchanging swordsmanship with Sauron, so he could clearly feel the change in the other party.

When the two first sparred, Goliath could easily gain the upper hand.

But with the passage of time, Sauron's swordsmanship became more and more exquisite. In this duel, Goliath was not only unable to gain an advantage, but even felt a little bit of pressure.

Stab la la!
There was another round of interlacing of cross swords. The two took a step back and put down the cross swords at the same time.

"You... have improved again!"

After a while, Goliath sighed and said, "Ever since I entered Shenghui Academy, I have been dubbed a genius."

"Whether it's breathing or swordsmanship, the speed of practice is far faster than others."

"However, compared to you now, the so-called genius is like a joke. Your speed of swordsmanship is simply too terrifying!"

(End of this chapter)