The Art of Sword

Chapter 44: The 2 Pillar (Part II)

Later outside of the Infirmary.

Sunz: This place is a lot bigger than I expected, it even has a map too... But why does a place like this need a map?

Grace: Probably because it's a tourist spot. Look at this! (She shows him an article about their current location.)

On the article: Jeondang or 'Hall of Champions' was once a place in the past where many champions or clans set up tournaments in order to find the best among the best. The tournament itself is a friendly duel but many casualties still happen.

Despite that, countless warriors have been reborn through this trial. And those that win have the most improvement of all, some even become 'Legend' in their own field. The name of these 'Legends' is unknown, but through word of mouth, most of them die while protecting Korea from evil. The scale and destruction of their fight are far more powerful than today's technology.

But nowadays this place has become a popular tourist spot to visit due to the history and the view of Seoul it provides. Some people have also reported that whenever they stand in the arena, their bodies experience some kind of adrenaline rush. There are some explanations for this phenomenon "The spirit of many fighters has sipped into the arena lead to this event.", "Due to the elevation of the location, the adrenaline rush that they felt caused by the strong wind."

Sunz: Well that was a lot to read.

Grace: It said that "This place is a popular tourist spot" so how did the clan have this whole place for the tournament?

Sunz: Probably connection. Sogae told me that the clan works for the government.

Grace: Not that. If this whole place is blocked off then wouldn't some people try to sneak in or spy with drones?

Sunz: I think we don't need to care about that. The clan probably has someone people patrolling right now.

"We were killing each other before and this is what you worried about?"

Grace: It is just based on the circumstances. Let's go grab something to eat while waiting!

Sunz's mind (At least 20-minute waiting.)

They walk around for a bit then they stumble across Grimm near the food stall.

Grace: Go say hi to him, I'll get one for each of us.

Sunz: Sure!

Both of them separate for the next minutes.

Sunz: Hello Mr. Grimm! It's been a while since we last met.

Grimm: It's been like 2 days and congrats on winning the Second rounds.

Sunz: Thank you.

Grimm: So what brings you here? Aren't you supposed to lay dead on the bed, again?

Sunz: I improve, so no need for that anymore... maybe!

Grimm laughs: Improve you did, I say! But do you think you have reached your full potential? I can't wait to punch you legally!

Sunz: Let's just hope that I can pass the next round.

Grimm: Hope? I know that you are weaker than everyone here but your rapid improvement should be the reason for you to become confident.

"You obtain a new skill after each battle and it's your job to evolve, incorporate that skill for the upcoming fight."

Sunz: Yes! It's my job to use what I learn, fix my mistake... But what if I abandon all of that?

Grimm: Well that's the problem you can't really use everything you learn all over the place.

Sunz: That's not what I mean. It's more like... You probably see that I specialize in using 'Elements' and my next opponent is an expert in 'Sword Skills'. So in my match against her, I plan on not using my 'Elements' at all.