狼人祖先的重生

第 5 部分

"Bang, bang, bang."Inside the Eagle's Nest, on the exclusive training ground for the Lord, Kane, Marcus, and Katherine, all clad in leather armor, were engaging in an intense practice session.They alternated between attacking each other, and at times, two of them would team up against Marcus alone.As the only high-level superhuman among the three, Marcus handled the situation effortlessly. With a swift dodge, he avoided Katherine's thrust, then used his longsword to parry Kane's swing.When Katherine attacked again, this time utilizing the abilities of a swordsman, a dazzling red glow enveloped her entire sword. Everywhere it touched left deep marks as if cutting through butter.Seeing Katherine use this technique, Marcus, undeterred, raised his own longsword, gathering a silvery light on its blade. He swiftly swung it towards Katherine, sending a silver sword energy towards her."Clang."Upon contact with the sword energy, Katherine was forced to retreat. Despite her best efforts to withstand the attack, she was overpowered. Her sword flew into the air, completing a spin before landing on the ground.Katherine herself was knocked down by the force of the sword energy, struggling to stand.The situation shifted to a one-on-one between Kane and Marcus. Initially, Kane, taking advantage of his bloodline, held his ground with the family's sword technique. However, as his stamina dwindled, Marcus eventually brought him down.Reaching out to grab Marcus's extended left hand, Kane pulled himself up."I didn't expect, my lord, that you've mastered the Gerard Swordsmanship to such an extent," Kane said, patting the dirt off himself. "But we're still far from there, Marcus."After putting away the longsword, Kane continued, "So, what do you think? How much more practice do we need?"After a moment of contemplation, Marcus, relying on his experience, replied, "We need another month. Currently, our synergy isn't high enough.""That's fine; we have plenty of time," Kane reassured. He then turned his attention to Katherine, who seemed to have something to report."My lord, the scout we sent out earlier has brought news," Katherine said."Oh, tell me. How did they react on the other side?" Kane, tired but interested, perked up."Yes. According to the scout, there was no activity at Wondelay Castle before. However, yesterday, Host's deputy, Sean, arrived at Wondelay Castle with a few cavalrymen.""Do we know Sean's rank?" Kane inquired."At the moment, it's unclear, but the scout estimates he is not above the mid-level of the first tier."The appearance of a new superhuman placed Kane and his team at a significant disadvantage.Frowning, Kane said, "It seems my dear uncle is making a big move again, recruiting another superhuman.""My lord, we need to intensify our training," Marcus suggested.Kane nodded in agreement, saying, "Exactly, he's likely planning another assassination attempt.""Katherine, Marcus, morning practice ends here. Go and strengthen the training of the cavalry and soldiers," Kane ordered."Yes, my lord," the two of them acknowledged and went to carry out the orders.Upon learning about the new development, Kane also prepared himself. He removed his leather armor, exchanged his sword for a wooden sword of equal weight, and casually swung it a few times before assuming a peculiar stance.With both hands gripping the sword in front, left leg forward, right leg back, Kane took a deep breath. He began swinging the wooden sword, and his whole body moved in harmony with it.Just as spellcasters meditated for their magic and mages honed their minds, knights had their unique training methods.Because of the scarcity and value of the items needed for training, superhumans, especially knights, were usually nobles.Each noble family had its exclusive techniques, combining specific breathing techniques with various exercises for training.Kane practiced the "Heartwarden Tradition," a technique passed down through generations in the Gerard family.This technique, crystallized from the efforts of four generations, not only encompassed the ancestors' understanding of the technique but also incorporated a swordsmanship style tailored to complement the training.Yes, it was the same swordsmanship Kane used in his spar with Marcus earlier. This swordsmanship, created by Tapen Gerard, perfectly aligned with the family's training, significantly boosting the knights' combat effectiveness.If an ordinary person were to observe, they would notice that the wooden sword appeared as three when Kane attacked - a result of his mastery."Hoo."Exhaling a breath, Kane finished a set of exercises. Feeling the continuous flow of warmth within his body, he knew his strength had improved again, though he was still a distance away from reaching the mid-level of the first tier.Reflecting on his original talents, Kane acknowledged that they were average at best. At 18 years old, he was still at the initial stage of the first tier. However, since acquiring the bloodline of the werewolf, not only did his strength increase, but he also noticed a considerable acceleration in his training speed.With the original talent, it might have taken five more years to reach the mid-level of the first tier. But now, Kane believed it would only take a few more months.Thinking about it, he started another round of training.