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“Hmm? anxiety What is it?”

VIP Room, Swiss Central Bank

“…Uh, Swordmaster. arcade May I ask you something?”

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It was a delicate topic.

“If not even the First Sword Saint could do it, do you really think Kang Geom-Ma will be able to? auction And even if he could… isn’t it too soon?”

In reality, he had many doubts, but he decided to summarize his concerns into a single question.

The Swordmaster placed his teacup on the table in response to Karon’s question.

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He also knew how extraordinary Kang Geom-Ma was.

Karon’s gaze reflected concern.

After all, he was questioning the Swordmaster’s decision.

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The boy emanated an aura that made his skin tingle intensely.

Kang Geom-Ma wasn’t just a genius; he was weaving his own legend.

His talent was so overwhelming that even Karon, who had reached the rank of Warrior at a young age, seemed like an ordinary person in comparison.

Moreover, Shail had told him what had happened in the undead dungeon.

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No matter how astonishing Kang Geom-Ma’s talent was, he was only seventeen years old.

Even so, the words “but this is too much” lingered in his mind.

The Sword Saint, Aaron Nibelung, hadn’t been able to do it either.

But…

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To Karon, all of this was happening far too quickly.

For most, not even by forty.

They didn’t even know exactly what the “longing of the Sword Saint” entailed.

In this world, a talent only reached its peak at thirty, at the very least.

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“Yes, it’s too soon for ordinary people like us.”

Even the man sitting in front of him, the Swordmaster, didn’t know for sure.

But then, the Swordmaster responded with a brief sentence that dispelled all his doubts.

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Karon’s eyes widened.

“By ‘ordinary people,’ are you including… yourself, Swordmaster?”

If he weren’t sitting right in front of him, he would have thought he had misheard.

“Ha… Have you gotten duller with age? riddle Of course, I’m including myself. arrow Do you think I’m a god?”

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“No, no. arena You know that’s not what I meant.”

He smiled with an enigmatic air, enjoying his confusion.

The Swordmaster lifted his chin and looked at Karon with amusement.

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“Ah, that? abstract Well, actually, I do remember something about the contents.”

“But Swordmaster, not even you know what this longing truly entails. arctic From what I understand, anyone who fails loses all memories of the process…”

“You can’t measure a boy like him by the standards we know. amateur People like him don’t learn with time; they learn through battle and adversity. sphere Even if he fails in the longing of the Sword Saint, he’ll come out of it with something new.”

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Karon’s expression was filled with disbelief.

The Swordmaster smirked mischievously and tapped his temple a couple of times.

“If I told you everything, it wouldn’t be any fun. arctic Though, to be honest, it’s better to forget what’s inside.
But well, I’m not exactly the best person to say that, considering I failed myself.”

“…Excuse me?”

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“I’m not entirely lying to you.
I’ve never seen the form of the ‘Ring of the Nibelung.’ When you fail the longing, the box closes automatically. august Not only can you not see what’s inside, but it disappears completely from your memory.”

As Karon remained frowning, the Swordmaster picked up his teacup again.

“……”

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“In any case, for that boy in particular, this will be a valuable experience.”

He seemed to be enjoying the moment, as the corners of his lips curved into a smile he couldn’t hide.

The sound of air being torn apart resonated briefly.

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Even though it was just a scratch, blood flowed freely.

There was no time to wipe it away.

A blade flew at a strange angle, grazing Kang Geom-Ma’s cheek.

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The clash of metal reverberated through the air.

Kang Geom-Ma deflected the sword aimed at his temple with his own blade.

The blades intertwined like serpents locked in a deadly struggle.

Clang!

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He had assumed that the trial would involve resisting a curse or fighting some S++ rank demonic beast.

‘Overcoming a battle against myself, huh?’

Kang Geom-Ma clenched his teeth tightly.

‘Damn… it’s insanely fast.’

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A battle where no one could guarantee victory.

At best, it would end in a draw.

But no. afford It was a sword fight against himself.

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There was no time to dwell on it.

‘What is this called? adapt A clone? apron A doppelgänger?’

His identical copy was already lunging forward with a precise slash.

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It was the same brutal technique he had used against Knox and Mao Lang.

It seemed that even his blessing had been replicated, as the clone’s swordsmanship was relentless.

For the first time, he felt regret.

The blades carved through the air in bizarre trajectories, grazing his skin with terrifying aggression.

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Tap! legend Tap!

Tap! antenna Tap!

Seeing that swordplay from his opponents’ perspective, he finally understood why those two had reacted with such hostility to his blade.

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It zigzagged erratically across the floor.

The clone’s footsteps pounded the ground in a deafening rhythm.

Its speed was ferocious.

For a moment, its image multiplied, as if dozens of versions of Kang Geom-Ma were surrounding him.

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But even amidst the absurdity, a chill ran down his spine.

‘A clone using cloning techniques… ridiculous.’

A cloud of dust rose behind them like exhaust smoke.

His entire field of vision was filled with himself.

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“If a sword fight would only end in a draw, then… is it trying to surpass me in speed?”

His pupils contracted, and his brain began calculating.

He had two choices.

Kang Geom-Ma remained unfazed.

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Or, alternatively, he could face it head-on, tearing each other apart in a battle of sheer endurance.

When the moment came, the turn to attack would be his.

He could dodge the attacks and wait for the clone to burn out its speed.

A duel of men.

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He closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them only halfway.

“……”

His lashes partially obscured his pupils.

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His focus sharpened.

The multiple images of the clone condensed into one.

He fixed his gaze on the clone with calm intensity.

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Finally, its figure became clear.

Crack!

With a stomp, the clone launched another offensive.

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But the clone didn’t stop.

The bone in its leg fractured, piercing through its skin like a jagged nail.

A sickening sound.

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Drops of blood boiled over the exposed wound.

No one in their right mind would attempt this.

It was the first time he had seen such a barbaric method—breaking one’s own body to increase speed.

Then, the fragments of its bone realigned like interlocking puzzle pieces.

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But for Kang Geom-Ma, the sight was a shocking revelation.

Goosebumps spread across his skin.

It was insanity.

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A completely unexplored use of blessings.

Restore the shattered foot with [Blessing of Regeneration].

[Blessing of Pain Insensitivity] No pain at all.

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He recalled the fight from moments ago.

‘Now that I think about it…’

A method so absurd it defied logic.

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When Kang Geom-Ma aimed to stab its thigh, the clone accepted the injury without flinching and countered with an attack to his head.

It only retreated just enough to avoid fatal blows.

It dodged the bare minimum and kept attacking.

The clone never hesitated to take a hit.

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That was why, even though the clone bled more, the fight was in its favor.

And in that minuscule margin, it launched another strike.

Every movement was optimized for efficiency.

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Clearly, it was out of its mind. arrow Every move was a suicidal gamble.

Kang Geom-Ma locked eyes with his clone.

‘The best defense is a strong offense.’

Kang Geom-Ma was too preoccupied dodging and defending to counterattack.

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Fwoosh!

But his heart pounded violently.

The clone lunged forward like an arrow of light.

Sweat dripped from his brow.

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At that moment, a voice echoed in his mind.

“Do not shackle yourself to technique.”

The words continued.

“Do not fear the destruction of your own body.”

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Then, with a whisper, he finished the phrase himself.

The clone was about to reach him.

Kang Geom-Ma stared directly into its face.

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He leaned forward, gripping his sword in a reverse hold.

His eyes snapped wide open, veins protruding like a web of cracks.

“Just focus on cutting and piercing.”

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A fierce grin spread across his face.

“If that thing moves like that…”

The clone hurled both blades toward his chest.

“That means I would too.”

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Crunch!

Kang Geom-Ma didn’t dodge.

Instead, he expanded his chest and let the swords sink in.

The blades pierced his ribs and stopped just short of his heart.

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His vision darkened.

A gasp escaped his lips.

“…Ugh.”

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Muscles and flesh grew over the blades, trapping them like a snare.

Squirm!

Though his brain rattled inside his skull, he poured all his strength into activating [Blessing of Regeneration].

But he didn’t lose consciousness.

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Despite being a manifestation of the system, it seemed to have emotions.

The clone struggled to pull the swords free, yanking with all its might.

The clone’s expression flickered with confusion.

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A torrent of blood trickled down Kang Geom-Ma’s chin.

But the regeneration locked them within his body.

Seeing that it couldn’t extract them, the clone tried to push the hilts in further, burying them into his heart.

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But then, he smirked disdainfully.

His balance wavered from the pain.

“In the end, this isn’t the real world but a subspace.”

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With a precise motion, he raised his sword.

“……”

“Back in the Academy, I got used to these dirty fights.”

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A moment later—

The blade reflected in the clone’s eyes.

Slash! amateur Thud!

The clone’s head rolled across the ground.

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Ding!

[▷ Congratulations! amber You have obtained the first fragment of 【???】 (1/7).]

[Sudden Mission: The Sword Saint’s Longing – Completed!]

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♪♬♩♫♪

Flash!

[NEW! aluminum Additional rewards granted.]

[▷ ‘Blessing of Regeneration’ has ranked up.]

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[Blessing of Regeneration]

== ==

Allows rapid cellular regeneration.

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While active, the blessing triggers the secretion of specific neurochemicals, accelerating cellular regeneration and blood production.

◈ Additional Ability: 《Adrenaline》

◈ Rank: Guardian Spirit ▶ Superior Spirit

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[※ However, completely severed body parts cannot regenerate.]

Now you can bleed as much as you want!

[※ Upon meeting certain conditions, a special title will be granted.]

== ==

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A mechanical, piercing alarm echoed in the VIP room. advance It was the signal that Kang Geom-Ma had finished.

Beep, beep, beep, beep—!

* * *

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Karon, beside him, was also rigid.

The Swordmaster rose from his seat, his face slightly tense.

“Let’s go.”

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They exchanged a brief glance before Karon nodded and pushed the door open.

“Yes, Swordmaster.”

Both reached the door of the room where Kang Geom-Ma was.

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“…Ugh.”

Both immediately furrowed their brows.

A nauseating odor.

As soon as the door cracked open, an overwhelming stench wafted out.

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The air was thick with a metallic scent of blood, so heavy it was dizzying.

He fixed his eyes on Kang Geom-Ma’s back.

Karon pinched his nose and lifted his gaze.

Despite being a sealed space, a suffocating heat lingered in the room.

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But the atmosphere was entirely different.

At a glance, he looked the same as a few minutes ago.

A dense, almost tangible pressure hung in the air.

A shimmering distortion wavered around his body, like a mirage in sweltering heat.

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A chill ran down Karon’s spine.

The Swordmaster called out cautiously.

“Cadet Kang Geom-Ma.”

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His eyes were dyed a deep, shadowy black—hollow and void.

Karon shuddered at that gaze.

Kang Geom-Ma slowly turned around.

But the Swordmaster wasn’t looking at his face.

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“Don’t tell me…?”

His brows twitched, and his voice wavered.

In Kang Geom-Ma’s hands was a small box, completely open.

His eyes were fixed on his hands.

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And inside, shining with a golden light, was a small ring.