Pink Snow Battle (5)

'How is this possible?', Count Elderwood pondered

[The Seven Great Swords] were known throughout the entire Porfield Kingdom. It was a title given to the strongest knights in the Elderwood County, which had a rich History with brooming knights. After all, the Elderwood's speciality was alchemy. They would brew toxins and strengthening potions in exchange for the knight's loyalty. Over the centuries, a legacy of knight techniques no inferior to Knight Household was created.

[The Seven Great Swords] were recognized by all knights. It was a title reserved for the strongest, and there was a lot of honor to be gained just from receiving their teachings.

And yet, [White Blade], who was one of the most skilled swordsman among the [Seven Great Swords] lost his arm just like that.

At this point, the Count realized that no matter the outcome of this battle, the number of deaths in his army was too high for it to be worth it. With the main army of the Elderwood Household being weakened, even if the Moonfall family didn't retaliate, there were plenty of hostile Baronies that would set their eyes on a five-centuries-old declining Magus family.

*SPLASH*

[You have activated [Heavy Vertical Strike]. You have dealt 20 degrees of damage]

Soon enough, Drake charged towards the bewildered Twin Lizard Knights, and cleaved down with extreme speed. The Twin Lizard Knight who was targeted tried to protect himself, but he didn't have the time to get a good footing.

The impact was so great that he lost his balance, and his blade was deflected. His parry being unsuccessful, Drake's blade cleaved through his torso. It was a clean, painless death.

Seeing his twin brother die before his eyes, the second Twin Lizard Knight moved forward. However, without the [Twin Lizard Formation], the Twin Lizard Knight was no stronger than an average veteran knight. He was far from being as strong as White Blade in terms of fighting prowess, not to mention Drake, who was moving like a berserker at this point.

*CLANG*

*CLANG*

Still, he possessed intermediate mastery of the Elderwood Swordsmanship and managed to clash a few times with Drake.

Each strike made it clear to every single witness that knights possessed incredible strength. The sound of the swords clashing and resonating could be heard throughout the battlefield. However, just as the amount of strength put in each strike was crystal clear, the difference of strength and skill between the two swordsmen was evident.

Each strike ended up with the Twin Lizard Knight moving backwards, sometimes up to four meters behind his original position. Just like a wolf, Drake was hunting his prey, moving in awkward angles, causing the Twin Lizard Knight to lose his balance and accuracy.

At some point, he exposed his left ribs. Drake rolled on the ground and thrust forward.

[Knight Killing Technique [Power Thrust] activated. You have dealt 25 degrees of damage]

The tip of his sword pierced through the Twin Lizard Knight's armour, all the way towards his heart.

*SPLASH*

White Blade, who was torn in pain, didn't put much of a resistance. It only took one more swing to kill him.

In a matter of seconds, three of the legendary [Seven Great Swords] had fallen.

However, just as he was about to charge forward to target the fear-stricken acolytes, an enormous mass of dirt emerged from the ground. Drake tried to move out of it, but a fire spell hit his back once again, causing him to roll on the floor.

[Fire Arrow - Mid-grade Rank 0 Spell

Deals 20 degrees of flame damage]

Count Elderwood was an intermediate acolyte. And even though he specialized in golem manufacturing, his casting attainments were still top-notch. Otherwise, how could he have become the head of the Elderwood Family?

[9 Degrees of damage absorbed]

[You have received 11 Degrees of Damage]

[Your left arm is not responding]

[You have been inflicted with [Third Degree Burn]. Immediate treatment is recommended...]

However, it was only the beginning of Drake's worries, as three massive golems moved towards him.