"Resolve" and "Reason"

The wind blew across the lawn once again.

It's only been a minute since the last gust of wind blew through here.

In other words, the fierce sword fight Fang Li and Wilhelm lasted only a minute.

However, in that minute, Fang Li and Wilhelm had no idea how many times they swung their swords or how many times they clashed.

You'll know once you take a closer look at your surroundings.

In the area where Fang Li and Wilhelm had just clashed, within a three-meter diameter of the lawn, sword marks were scattered haphazardly.

Apart from the sword marks, not a single blade of grass on the lawn was damaged.

It's easy to imagine just how high the level of the clash between Fang Li and Wilhelm was.

Under these circumstances, Wilhelm honestly offered his assessment.

"What amazing technique! It's like reaching the realm of the Oni God."

That being said, Wilhelm's ability to Fang Li's sword is enough to prove that his skill is also extremely high.

It's worth noting that after Fang Li obtained the title of "Royal Guard Knight," his overall attributes increased by a full 100 points when wielding a sword-type weapon.

Although it was just a small test, Wilhelm might not be any different.

"So that's how it is. This is the ' Sword Demon's' sword?"

Fang Li, then suddenly abandoned his stance and slowly returned the Knight Sword in his hand to its scabbard at his waist.

Wilhelm paused slightly, then asked, "Aren't you going to continue? Wasn't that enough?

"Indeed, that was just a little warm-up." Fang Li smiled slightly at Wilhelm and said, "Although it was just a warm-up, it should be enough for Mr. Wilhelm, right?"

A seemingly random remark silenced Wilhelm.

Wilhelm immediately exclaimed in surprise.

"It seems that not only are you highly skilled, but you are also very intelligent."

After saying that, Wilhelm's sharp sword aura and powerful presence gradually disappeared as he sheathed his Knight Sword.

At this moment, the world-renowned "Sword Demon" transformed back into an old deacon of the Carsten family, bowed slightly to Fang Li, and spoke in this manner.

"I am so sorry to have taken up your valuable time."

Fang Li simply shook his head in response.

"This is also for each other's sake."

After leaving those words, Fang Li turned around and left.

Watching Fang Li's receding figure, Wilhelm couldn't help but have a strange feeling.

It gave me the illusion that the other person's hair had turned a bright red and the Knight Sword at their waist had transformed into the famous Dragon Sword.

That figure was extremely familiar to Wilhelm.

No.

It should be said that this figure was extremely familiar to everyone in the entire Dragon-Affiliated Kingdom of Lugnica.

After all, that was the silhouette of the "Sword Saint," known as the strongest swordsman on earth.

For a fleeting moment, Wilhelm had the illusion that he was seeing the Knight Among Knights.

"————!"

Wilhelm, suddenly jolted awake, shook his head vigorously.

By this time, Fang Li had already left.

Only Wilhelm remained, staring blankly Fang Li the direction where Fang Li had disappeared. After a long while, he let out a sigh.

"I'm really getting old..."

Night fell quietly.

In the study on the top floor of the Carsten family villa, Crusch appeared to be diligently working, reviewing documents.

"Ha~~~"

Beside her, Felix yawned listlessly, looking rather bored.

Then, there was a knock on the door.

"Excuse me."

Wilhelm walked in from outside and bowed to Crusch.

Upon seeing Wilhelm enter, Crusch and Felix both perked up; one looked up, and the other shook off her drowsiness.

"Are you here, Master Wilhelm?" Felix greeted Wilhelm.

"Thank you for your hard work." Crusch nodded to Wilhelm and got straight to the point.

"How about it?"

The question, devoid of a subject, only elicited Wilhelm's unwavering response.

"A very terrifying person."

----"horrible".

It's no longer necessary to explain who this assessment is directed at.

Not to mention, this wasn't the first time that person had received such praise.

However, this assessment was somewhat surprising to Crusch and Felix.

"Terrible?" Felix asked incredulously, "To the point that even Master Wilhelm finds it terrifying?"

"... In my Matoba, it's less about being horrifying and more about being admiring." Wilhelm was silent for a while before saying, "After all, this is the first time I've ever met someone like him."

"Is that so?" Crusch closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, she was looking directly at Wilhelm, asking, "In your opinion, what exactly is admirable Fang Li the Knights?"

Wilhelm did not answer immediately, but lowered his eyes slightly and considered his words.

Then Wilhelm said that.

"Lady Crusch should know just how important things called 'resolve' and 'reason' are to us, right?"

"Of course." Crusch replied without hesitation, "Without awareness, we cannot move forward; without reason, we cannot continue to fight. Such a soul resides in our swords and shines in our hands."

"That's right." Wilhelm nodded and said, "We fight on and keep swinging our swords because of our resolve and reasons, until we reach our ideal state and fulfill our wishes. Until then, we will never stop, we will only keep moving forward."

As he said this, Wilhelm suddenly changed the subject, his tone becoming serious, and said something.

"But that person is different."

One sentence left Crusch and Felix stunned.

Felix hesitated for a moment before saying, "Does Master Wilhelm mean that person lacks the resolve and reason to fight?"

"Impossible," Crusch immediately rejected, saying, "If someone truly lacks the resolve and reason to fight, how could they possibly reach that level? And how could they possibly make the dragon manifest under their will?"

Perhaps only Wilhelm and Felix know?

I know why Crusch cares so much about Fang Li.

The reason is because of that extremely important figure in the Dragon-Affiliated Kingdom of Lugnica.

----"dragon".