She Is Not a Witch

"Look at the sword, Wyatt!"

On the green and yellow grass, several young people practiced duels with wooden swords, and they fought fiercely. There were also a few older knights watching, occasionally guiding the deficiencies and mistakes that occurred.

"You have to move smartly, don't stop." The knight with a dark brown beard reminded the two opponents loudly.

On the messy grass, there are shallow cross grids drawn with branches, and the pace of the two opponents changes rapidly within their respective cross grids. Because they are using wooden swords, the speed of the two swings is very fast, and it can often be decided within two seconds. Win or lose once, and then each step back and start over.

The wooden sword is not firmly held in the palm of the hand, but has a slight surplus. With the waving of the wrist, the blade creates a fan-shaped afterimage in the air, like a dance, giving people a smooth and beautiful feeling.

If there are experienced knights in the western region here, they can recognize that this is not pure swordsmanship, but a skill born out of a saber, which pays attention to speed and lethality.

With chopping chopping and cross swinging, the power can be reused when turning, saving effort and swiftness.

From time to time, there was the crisp sound of wooden swords colliding on the grass, as well as the knight's loud guidance. The time passed unknowingly like this, and it didn't stop until noon.

Under the shade of the tree, the young people who had just practiced sword gathered around the bucket, poured clean water, and poured some on their bodies and heads to cool down.

"Huh, my hands are sore." One of them leaned on the wooden stake next to him, not wanting to move.

"I've been numb from the pain for a long time, and I'm full of blisters." The other responded weakly.

"Knight Commander Ludes is too strict. Although he practiced swords before, the amount of training was not so terrifying."

"Master Jay Lanen didn't come today, and he got even worse. It feels like he's training us to death."

"Huh, did you just know the name of this knight commander today? Among the famous knights and nobles in the west, no one knows his style."

Several young people complained to each other, but this is the time to talk. If they really want to protest, I am afraid that few people will respond. They are all from aristocratic families in the western region. Follow the class, grow up together, receive training and learn.

This is the most enviable existence among the aristocratic circles in the western region. It is foreseeable that after Jailan inherits the title in the future, they will also become representatives of the nobles in charge of power in the western region.

But now, they are still just 15-16 years old, and they are still far from maturity.

"Have you rested, come here!" Just as the few people were still chatting, the knight commander with a thick voice shouted again, letting the little **** pass.

"Yes, my lord." Several people stood up immediately, answered loudly, and then trotted over.

Ludes was standing by the side of the room next to the training ground, with the door behind him, and he walked in when he saw a few people coming.

The inside of the house is very spacious, with small windows on both sides above to allow light to come in, so that it is not too dark. The interior is an open space for training, and there are wooden stakes and sundries on both sides.

"Okay, let's sit down first." Ludes didn't let them continue to stand this time, but leniently let them sit down.

Then he casually pulled out a wooden knife from the shelf beside him. The wood of the knife body was white, it should be cork, and it looked like a crescent moon. There was an empty slot in the handle similar to a handguard.

After holding the wooden knife, the knight commander seemed to feel that it was too light, and he moved it in the air several times before he got used to it.

"Today, let's talk about the usage of the scimitar."

"Although you are not required to practice this skill to the extreme, you must also know its origin and merits."

"In the past, the people in the western territory, whether they were hunters in the mountains or soldiers in the army, used knives. In fact, the use of swords has only happened in the past few hundred years." He first introduced the history.

"The reason why it changed is not complicated. The development of armor has greatly reduced the power of knives, while spears and swords that can pierce armor have become popular."

"However, in the remote villages in the western region, you can still see a lot of good swordsmen, and even now, sabers are still used in the western region to refer to warriors. For example, the third generation of Griffon King's envoy to neighboring countries The introduction said, 'I have 5,000 sharp sabers under my command'."

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"Compared to the knight swords commonly used today, the saber has a great advantage in terms of speed. If you go to the market without armor and encounter a few veterans with knives, you have to be careful, maybe your sword hasn't been drawn yet. , the other party cut off your head."

"Having said so much, you may not feel deeply, so let's try it, Wyatt, come up."

"Yes, my lord." A boy with short silver hair stepped forward.

"Give."

Ludes threw him a special knight sword, and then he took out a saber of similar size.

"Come on." The command was simple and powerful.

"yes."

Wyatt held the sword in one hand, and did not step forward easily, but after looking at it for a while, he lunged forward.

"boom."

The blade slashed up and down, easily cut the blade, then turned around and landed directly on Wyatt's neck. This process took less than a second, and it seemed that with a bang, Wyatt was defeated. .

"If I were your enemy, you would be dead at this time." Ludes retracted the knife and made a simple evaluation.

"Yes." Wyatt did not refute, but looked at the saber in Ludes's hand with interest.

Just now Ludes didn't use extraordinary power, just relying on his muscle memory and skills, he easily broke through Wyatt's attack.

"Come again." Seeing Wyatt's curiosity and dissatisfaction, Ludes shouted.

"yes."

"Boom." "Boom." "Boom." "Boom."

The teenagers below watched Wyatt lose again and again, and gradually realized that something was wrong. The set of sword techniques used by Ludes did not have any supernatural effects, and they were all skills in moves and power. , but with this alone, Wyatt can be completely suppressed.

"Okay, let's go down." Feeling almost done, Ludes stopped.

"Saber Swiftness can quickly kill enemies and protect yourself in chaotic battles. Every time you kill an enemy, you will become safer. This is very important when facing a large number of enemies. After all, no one can guarantee it. In a lifetime of fighting for superiority, there will always be times when you face adversity."

"In addition, the difference between using a knife and using a sword is that the knife tries to cut as much as possible. As long as the angle and force are correct, you can cut off a large piece of meat without any effort. Launch the next attack, so that the moves are closely connected and there are very few flaws, and if the enemy is a little careless, you can find a gap and draw a wound."

"In the past, how to evaluate a good knife hand, that is, put a large piece of wet clay in front of the body, run the knife across it, cut off a piece smoothly, and then castrate unabated, so continuous, one piece after another Thin bits of clay fell from the side."

"Be quick, be faster, so that your moves will have no flaws."

Although nearly 20 years have passed, the scene where Mr. Luders taught us how to wield a saber in the training room that day is still so clear. I even remember the dust floating in the room that day and the texture of the wooden knife in my hand .

Mr. Luders is a person worthy of respect. He teaches students sternly and unreservedly. Not only will he teach us various fighting skills, how to face fear, how to choose appropriate weapons, and how to use various conditions to win, etc. wait.

It is precisely because of his inspiration that I am more and more inclined to use fast and fast fighting skills, and even the saber that I carry is the type that is as thin as a knife.

It's a pity that as a follower of Lord Jaylane, I have to join the Knights of the White Lion. In terms of weapons, I can only choose swords and spears, and I can't carry a saber with me.

Fortunately, in the later days, I gradually found a swift sword technique. Although it is different from the saber technique, the main idea and style are very similar, so I fell asleep in it and used it as my main fighting method.

After a long time, my friends and comrades in the White Lion Knights also gave me the name of "Gust", and became an alternative in the Knights. As the spiritual inheritance of classical knights, the Knights of the White Lions have always been presented with powerful strength and a mighty appearance. I am really rare as an alternative.

Compared with other knights in the empire, the White Lion Knights are quite different.

First of all, although this knight order was established in the western region, its style and spirit are different from the traditions of the western region. If you really want to say, its style is actually more in line with the fantasy of the nobles in the imperial capital.

Why is it called a classical style, because the purpose of the White Lion Knights is very noble, including several virtues, probably to uphold justice, protect the young, treat the weak well, and uphold oaths and promises. This style is very similar to the roles in classical knights, and is yearned for by many young nobles today.

But if you really look into history, you will know that the knights in the past were no nobler than they are now, and they are just war machines, the violent composition of the country.

It can be said that the White Lion Knights are a fantasy product in a certain sense, because most of the leaders of the western region are in the mountains and forests, and most of the nobles in the western region rarely go out, so there has always been a hidden western barbarian in the circle of imperial nobles It is said that these people do not have the appearance of nobles, are brutal and bloody, and do not know etiquette.

The nobles in the western region were not unaware of it socially, and they gradually felt this situation later, but when facing the prosperous central part of the empire, as well as the commercially developed east and south, they did have this kind of faint inferiority complex.

Because of longing, so worship, so follow.

In order to get rid of the image of the past, but also hope to truly integrate into the vast group of the empire, the nobles of the western region supported and established the White Lion Knights.

From the style of armor, the standard of weapons, combat strength, rich knowledge, elegant etiquette, etc., strive to be the best, most in line with the kind of glory, nobility, etc. that nobles in the empire yearn for.

It seems to be a silly way. In the early days, it was ridiculed by some old nobles as barbarians wearing silk and wrapping it up indiscriminately to pretend to be noble. However, as the nobles of the western region improved from generation to generation, the reputation of the White Lion Knights really stood up. stand up.

There is no doubt that this is a knightly group that only nobles can join, and there are strict requirements for each member. For example, there must be no people with bad reputations, there must be fighting strength, and etiquette knowledge must not be left behind. With strict joining conditions, the quality and overall image of the members are guaranteed. If you are unmarried, just introduce yourself as an official member of the White Lion Knights, and many noble girls will take the initiative to say hello to you.

In the gradually degraded circle of nobles, the White Lion Knights is undoubtedly a rare existence with an excellent reputation, which also makes its members gradually no longer limited to the western region, and later even saw outstanding talents from all over the empire join it.

Powerful, mighty, brave, fair, and lion, these words are always so beautiful and make people yearn for it. The classical knights that did not appear in ancient times actually appeared because of people's fantasies and yearning for ancient times.

This has to be said to be a very interesting thing.

But this finally answered the long-standing question in my mind, whether to follow the reality and guard the current stable world, or to follow my thoughts and create a dream world.

‘Just because the past doesn’t exist doesn’t mean it can’t be born, and the things imagined won’t be inferior to everything that exists in reality. '

This alone is enough. For this reason, I deviated from the teachings of Mr. Ludes, and I also rebelled from my family, and joined the command of Lord Jelanen.

The past Western Territory cannot be said to be bad, but this model is slowly coming to an end. Even compared with the previous Western Territory, it is now the most powerful existence in history, but the road has been exhausted, and if it is maintained, it will only Can make people irritable and uncomfortable.

"I'm not a real noble knight, I just want to end this painful era as soon as possible." Facing the familiar teacher in front of me, I raised my sword and said the words in my heart.

Griffins are flying in the sky, dragon wing planes are flying, thunder guns and roaring bullets cut through the sky, fierce and chaotic, knights in white lion armor are fighting with ground griffin knights on the ground, many of them are acquaintances , and even learn and grow together.

"Oh, just for such a ridiculous reason, you are going to betray the Duke of Griffin. How has your lord ever treated you badly in the past?"

"If you do this, what will the family members think? Don't they feel sad!?"

Teacher Ludes' questioning was cold and strong, making the companions behind him unable to speak.

I took a deep breath, raised my head, and looked straight at the teacher riding on the back of the griffin.

"Yeah, it will be very sad, it will be very sad, so, because of their sadness, do I have to obey for the rest of my life!?"

"Won't I be sad, won't it be painful, watching disgusting things happen again and again, watching that disgusting face succeed again and again."

"Although I come from aristocratic background, I can't immerse myself in this world like you. I'm just an idiot who doesn't fit in and is destined not to be able to enjoy the glory of nobility."

"Yes, that's right, the Lord of the Western Region, the Grand Duke of Griffin ascended the throne of the empire, and the empire was unified. It is such an honor and glory that many nobles of the Western Region have obtained greater land and titles."

"But! What does all this mean to me? Watching the old and corrupt system repeat itself again, tens of millions of people have been displaced because of this, only for you to get a noble crown and glory."

"Glory, what exactly is glory? Is it glory to fight for power? Is it glory to kill the enemy? Is it glory to make others suffer for pleasure?"

"I hate this kind of world, I hate your old and rotten thoughts, you will always kill and oppress for that poor title and so-called wealth."

"I hate such a world of rules and regulations, I hate the **** aristocratic system, I hate the **** status distinction, use various things to restrict, and then I am complacent, like a fool."

"But the problem is that there are too many idiots like you, so that more idiots are deceived by you. I hate this stupid world, I hate this world full of deception, I hate this man who deliberately sets up rules, just for A system for some stupid tastes and pleasures."

"There are too many fools, too many idiots, if you don't kill you people, I can't tell my world, and I can't show the future I want. Now, do you understand!?"

Hoarse voices spewed out from my lung cavity, I roared and cut off the long sword in my hand again and again, just to express the countless anger and depression in my heart.

"You are a lunatic." Teacher Ludes' words were still low.

"Yeah~www.readwn.com~ Just treat me like a lunatic, I can't be that rational and smart!"

The magic power boiling in his body resonated with the holy sword in his hand, and the indescribable boredom and depression in his heart burned and burst like a raging fire, and the sharp sword marks slashed off wildly.

I hate this kind of world, I hate the so-called cleverness, I hate those stupid things who are complacent. I am not a **** who can change the world, nor a wise sage. I can only use the simplest and violent way to find the way in my heart.

The wind screamed, the blades danced wildly, and amidst the blood and killing, one could see the light.

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It took Calvin a day, and I finally wrote it. I wrote a lot of rational and ideal people, and occasionally I wrote a few lunatics and fools, although they may not be really crazy. 00

There is also a side story about Frocia, and then the latter part of the Empire chapter unfolds.

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