"Sword sword sword...Sword King?!!"
The tall man was startled when he heard what he said. He turned around and looked at the other person's appearance and cultivation. They were almost consistent with people's description of that great power in his impression. Facing Barong's gaze, the tall man's pupils suddenly shrank.
"Are you really that one, Sword King Elena?" After learning Elena's identity, the magician immediately changed his attitude towards the person in front of him. As if to get a positive answer, he mustered up the courage to face Baron. Asked aloud.
"Not really."
"Eh?" Barong's denial caused everyone to be stunned.
"Because that's me!" Elena, who was in control of Atoris's body, stopped in front of Baron, clasping her hands on her chest as if she recognized the eyes of the team in front of her, thoughtfully He nodded.
"Humph~ I don't care much about my reputation. I just discuss the matter. The Elena you are talking about is indeed me."
Such a guy who doesn't care about fame, this guy is obviously so proud that he has it written all over his face. Just looking at Elena's floating back, Artolis felt like she couldn't laugh or cry.
"I see, is it affected by the restriction?" He calmed down a little and looked at the three of them. The brown-haired man, who was the only woman in the team, suggested: "It's not a good place to talk here. If you want more, go to the island." Let’s talk. Oh, by the way, I forgot to introduce myself, my name is Celica, you can also call me Xiaoya..."
On the way to the fourth sky island, Artolis saw the five people activating their magic power, raising their hands to weave some unknown magic in mid-air, and looking at their expressions, they seemed to be communicating in this unique way. comminicate.
Although it was unclear what these people were talking about, at least Artolis did not feel the slightest malice from them. They were probably discussing how to respond to Elena's expectations.
After returning to the fourth empty island, the magician waved his staff and chanted a spell to create a semi-arc barrier to block the strong wind.
Now that they were no longer affected by the wind and sand, Celica informed the three of them of the results of their discussions along the way.
"If this is the wish of His Excellency the Sword King, then there is no reason for us to refuse, both emotionally and rationally."
"What you are saying is wrong. It sounds like I am threatening you. Although I have been the Sword King for a while, you should all know that I no longer enjoy that position."
Celica's words made Elena feel displeased. What she had always been proud of was the honor gained through hard work, that is, with her own hands. She is infatuated with her own beauty, pursues the ultimate martial arts, treats her truest flesh and blood as a treasure, but scorns the noble identity of the elf.
In Elena's eyes, her status as the Sword King is an affirmation of her persistence, and being respected comes from the world's recognition of her strength. And if the position of Sword King has become a formidable tool of power, then why is she so stubborn when she resolutely embarked on this path in the past?
"You are right, in fact we think so." Celica was not alarmed by Elena's accusation, but continued what she had not finished: "So the result of our discussion is, Treat this as a mutually acceptable deal, and if you can meet our needs, then it makes sense for us to be the lead."
"Oh? A deal?" After hearing this, Artolis became interested.
For two parties who have only met for the first time, it is indeed whimsical to say that they trust each other. In this situation of mutual vigilance, a transaction that can benefit both parties is indeed a good solution, but Artolis is a little curious. What do you want to get from them?
"It's feasible." Barong on the other side heard this and nodded in approval.
After being affirmed by both, Elena turned her gaze to the other person again, staring into Celica's clear and transparent eyes. Elena crossed her arms to her chest: "Tell me, what do you want?"
"Needless to say, is there any better proposal than a spar with the Sword King?"
"Yes, yes! You have been practicing for so many years. Can you let me learn the real Shuinen-ryu swordsmanship?"
"Agree!"
Finally, seeing Elena expressing her stance, the group immediately took off their serious facial makeup, and everyone showed eagerness to give it a try, echoing the leader's call.
"Is it just...this?"
The group's request really surprised Elena, but on the other hand, Baron seemed to have expected it. There was an indescribable amusement on his face, and he smiled blankly.
After getting everyone's affirmative answer, Elena fell into a brief thought, but soon she opened her narrowed eyes with a flash of inspiration.
"How should I put it? I am quite demanding about who I spar with, so how about this! The person who controls my body now is considered my favorite. I think if any of you can defeat him, I can give him That's an opportunity to challenge me. If so, I wonder if you can accept it?"
Even Artoris could see what Elena was doing. She wanted to take revenge on Baron for his previous actions, so she shifted the responsibility to him. What's more, it was Baron's suggestion to ask this group of people to lead the way. Elena said that it would be better to solve her own troubles by herself.
"A proud disciple, I'm sorry you can tell."
Although he could see through Elena's thoughts at a glance, Baron didn't complain much after hearing these words. He just silently took the "trouble" that Elena handed to him, then nodded slightly and turned his gaze to the group of people.
"If you all have no objections, then I will fight instead of Elena, and the winner will be qualified to challenge the master. In other words, even if I can't pass this level, then I will benefit a lot from the Sword King." , it would be too whimsical. But if you just want to compete with the previous sword king, then please ignore the master's words, and the same transaction content can be arranged differently."
"Hahaha, have you stepped into the role so quickly? You are indeed your boy!" Before the other party could express his position, Elena put two fingers on her chin and said with interest: "Master? I still want this title. I quite like it.”
"Apprentice..." Seeing that Elena was unwilling to accept the challenge, the group of people who were still a little disappointed heard what Baron said and after thinking for a moment, they felt that what he said did make sense.
Although Elena's position as Sword King has been taken away, her absolute skills will not disappear along with Kago.
Perhaps it was because it was too reluctant for Elena to face the Sword King directly as a mortal, so she decided to use this method to give them a step down. What's more, the last guy who was recognized by Elena as her apprentice has already become the new sword king, and the one she calls her "proud disciple" in front of her probably won't be much weaker.
and……
"You mean that as long as I defeat you, I am qualified to challenge 'Blue Waves and Thousand Waves'." The tall man cast a provocative look at Barong with confidence.
"Don't underestimate us. Those who can climb to the Gate of Divine Clouds are all extraordinary people, so..." The guy pulled out the broad sword stuck in front of him with one hand and put it on his shoulder, then pointed at Barong's nose and smiled. Said: "You can be prepared for defeat in advance, and then concentrate on watching the gorgeous sparring between me and your master!"
