piratefiction Chapter 146 Stacked Sword Combat Techniques
Chapter 146 Stacked Sword Combat Techniques
Chapter 146 Stacked Sword Combat Techniques
Sword Dancer is a unique warrior class in Susas.
Theoretically, they excel in dexterity, but their strength is inferior to that of the Nord sword and shield warriors.
But the force of Perry's longsword clashing with his scimitar at this moment far surpassed the previous battle on the ship, representing a significant leap forward.
Second order.
Kane's eyes flickered, and a guess arose in his mind.
When the two met last time, this sword dancer was only at the first rank, but now he has already advanced to the second rank, his advancement speed is abnormally fast.
However, the cultivation of melee professionals is not something that can be achieved overnight. It requires honing one's physical body day after day, continuous combat, and a few lucky breaks.
As Lady Ella's bodyguard, the other party should not have such a rapid promotion speed under normal circumstances.
Kane suppressed his doubts.
Ever since witnessing the boost that the Holy Mark Ritual could give to a professional's aptitude, he couldn't help but be more wary of everyone.
"We'll investigate further later; for now, let's continue to observe."
Sword Dancer Perry noticed that Kane was only defending and not attacking.
She frowned, took a sudden step forward, and shouted in a clear, sharp voice, "Stack your swords!"
In Kane's vision, the two sword shadows suddenly overlapped.
With a "bang," the blade struck his scimitar, and Kane was jolted backward.
His hand was shattered and cut.
Kane's eyes flickered slightly. Instead of using his immortality to heal himself, a fierce fighting spirit ignited in his eyes.
This pure, unadulterated struggle completely ignited his competitive spirit.
With a sudden whooshing sound, the two figures clashed and fought fiercely, their swords flashing and shadows swirling.
On the other side of the battlefield, however, the scene was completely different.
Mrs. Ella took the black tea offered by the maid and sipped it.
She looked at Risa, who was lost in thought, and asked gently, "May I call you Dorothy?"
Risa snapped out of her reverie, bowed slightly, and replied, "Yes."
Lady Ella smiled slightly: "If you don't mind, may I ask you a question? Why don't you stay by the Duke's side?"
After all, if that duke succeeds, you and your mentor will not only be able to return to the Susas Mage Academy, but you might even be granted a title.
Risa's tone was just right: "You're right, but I also have to consider the risks."
As you said, if this matter fails, the Duke can simply make some concessions and give up some of his territories or vassals to escape unscathed.
But my mentor and I are very likely to become scapegoats and bear all the blame.
Not all spellcasters are willing to take such a risk.
This explanation was something she had discussed with Kane beforehand, but she hadn't had a chance to use it until now.
Upon hearing this, Ella's eyes flickered slightly, and the last trace of doubt in her heart vanished.
Seeing her explanation, she tried to recruit her, promising to provide shelter.
Risa felt a slight stirring in her heart, but quickly suppressed it.
She trusted Kane to protect her more than an ordinary port noble.
Seeing that her attempts to recruit him had failed, Ella remained silent.
She merely smiled faintly, then turned to look at the two still locked in fierce combat, and said, "Lord Kane, it seems you are destined to lose."
Seeing Risa's nonchalant expression, Ella smiled and explained, "Perry's stacked sword technique is one of the initial sword skills of the Susas Royal Court, and only exceptionally talented half-elves can master it."
"It can unleash power far exceeding the norm by completing two slashes in a very short time and stacking them together to strike the enemy at the same time."
Moreover, as the battle intensifies, her speed will increase, and her combined power will grow stronger.
Lady Ella continued, "Lord Kane, although I don't know why he doesn't use the Drow's combat techniques, he has always used the Susas Scimitar Technique."
But at this rate, he can't beat Perry.
Risa listened to Ella's words, remaining outwardly calm but inwardly sneering.
Comparing melee weaknesses to spellcasters with the ability to regenerate flesh and blood is simply laughable.
Despite this, she didn't show it on her face, but simply smiled and said, "Madam, please continue reading."
In their eyes, Kane and Perry collided violently once again.
In the clash between the scimitar and the rapier, this time it was the scimitar that was knocked away.
Just as Ella smiled, Kane suddenly stepped on a tree trunk, using the momentum to avoid the attack that followed.
At the same time, the flying scimitar seemed to be held up by an invisible hand.
It swirled in the air, then flew steadily back into Kane's hand, where he gripped it tightly once more.
Moreover, Kane leaped and traversed among the tree trunks in the forest as if walking on flat ground.
They kept launching attacks from tricky angles.
Perry, seemingly exhausted from repeatedly using combat techniques, gradually slowed down.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her breathing became increasingly labored.
Ella's gaze sharpened slightly as she watched Kane nimbly weave through the trees, pondering to herself:
Among the six kingdoms, there are not many professionals with such climbing abilities.
The ranger's climbing talent, the warrior's special combat skills, the monk's physical skills, the spellcaster's spells, and even some enchanted equipment can all achieve this.
"But could this be some unique combat technique or secret art of the Drow?"
Ella thought to herself.
She glanced at Perry, who was frowning, then looked at Kane, whose expression remained calm, and a hint of admiration appeared in her eyes.
In the battle in the woods, Kane parried Perry's sword strikes for the umpteenth time, then used his Spiderwalking technique to leap to another tree trunk.
The swordsman slashed fiercely at the spot where the tree branch had been, snapping it in two with a sharp cut.
"That's about it."
Kane mentally estimated that he had almost figured out the combat style of this newly promoted second-tier swordsman:
At the moment of weapon collision, a small-amplitude superimposed strike is completed through an extremely rapid second swing, thereby increasing the impact force.
It did catch him off guard at first, but as he adapted, the move became less and less of a threat to him.
In fact, even without the Spider Walk technique, his powerful regenerative abilities due to his immortality alone would have been enough to wear down his opponent, not to mention the other magical methods he hadn't used.
"However, if it can be stacked twice, can it be stacked three or four times?"
Kane's eyes flickered slightly, his mind racing.
With the help of his blood-speed boost, his strength and agility are just enough to put up a fight against a second-tier melee professional.
However, the upper limit of a spellcaster's close combat ability is ultimately limited.
If he can learn this combat skill, he will have more room to maneuver in the future.
He glanced at Mrs. Ella, who was watching the battle, and took a step back, lowering his weapon.
Perry frowned when he saw his actions.
Kane smiled and spread his hands, saying to Mrs. Ella, "In this duel, Lord Perry performed even better."
Ella seemed thoughtful upon hearing this, while Perry, the sword dancer, gritted his teeth and said, "Drow doesn't need your deliberate flattery."
"A loss is a loss. I've used every trick in the book, but you've only used the most basic Susas Scimitar Technique from start to finish, without even using any Drow combat techniques."
Kane shrugged and looked at Mrs. Ella.
Mrs. Ella gently patted Perry on the shoulder and said, "That's enough, Perry."
The sword dancer lowered his head unwillingly and stepped aside.
After calming the guards down, Ella said to Kane, "Lord Kane, your martial skills have fully demonstrated the strength of the Spiderblade family."
I believe we will have a good working relationship.
"As you wish."
Kane placed his hand on his chest in a polite response.
Risa, standing to the side, secretly pursed her lips; she despised these empty formalities among nobles.
Kane exchanged a few more words with Ella before taking his leave.