"yes."
“Bang.” “Bang.” “Bang.” “Bang.”
The young men below watched Wyatt lose again and again, and slowly realized that something was wrong. The swordsmanship used by Ludes did not have any extraordinary effects. It was all about moves and strength techniques, but with this alone, he was able to completely suppress Wyatt.
"Okay, let's go down." Feeling that it was about time, Ludes stopped.
"Saber Swiftness allows you to quickly kill enemies and protect yourself in the chaos of battle. Every time you kill an enemy, you become safer. This is very important when facing a large number of enemies. After all, no one can guarantee that they will always have an advantage in battle. There will always be times when they face difficulties."
"Also, the difference between using a knife and a sword is that the knife is intended to be used for slashing. As long as the angle and force are correct, you can effortlessly cut off a large piece of meat. At the same time, the knife's speed does not decrease, and it can quickly rotate and launch the next attack. This way, the moves are tightly connected, with very few flaws. If the enemy is not careful, you can find an opening and inflict a wound."
"In the past, how to judge a good knife user was to place a large piece of wet clay in front of you, run the knife across it, and cut off a smooth slice. Then, without stopping, continue to do this, and thin slices of clay fall from the side."
"Be quick, be even faster, so that your moves will be flawless."
Although nearly 20 years have passed, the scene of Mr. Ludes teaching us how to wield sabers in the room at the training ground that day is still so clear. I even remember the dust floating in the room that day and the texture of the wooden sword in my hand.
Mr. Ludes is a man worthy of respect. He teaches his students strictly and without reservation. He not only teaches us various fighting skills, but also teaches us how to face fear, how to choose appropriate weapons, how to use various conditions to win, and so on.
It was also because of his inspiration that I became more and more fond of using swift and rapid combat techniques, and even the sword I carried with me was the type that was as light and thin as a knife.
Unfortunately, as a follower of Lord Jerran, I must join the Order of the White Lion, and my weapon of choice is limited to swords and spears, not carrying a saber.
Fortunately, in the following time, I slowly found a swift sword technique. Although the technique was different from that of the saber, the main idea and style were very similar. So I immersed myself in it and used it as my main fighting method.
Over time, my friends and fellow White Lion Knights nicknamed me "Wild Wind," making me an outlier within the order. As the spiritual heirloom of classical knights, the White Lion Knights have always been known for their immense strength and formidable presence, and I, as an outlier, was truly a rarity.
Compared with other knightly orders in the empire, the White Lion Knights are quite unique.
First of all, although this knightly order was established in the Western Territory, its style and spirit are different from the traditions of the Western Territory. If you really want to say, its style is actually more in line with the fantasies of the nobles in the imperial capital.
Why is it called a classic style? Because the purpose of the Order of the White Lion is very noble, embodying several virtues, mainly upholding justice, protecting the young, treating the weak with kindness, and upholding oaths and promises. This style is very similar to the role of a classic knight, and is admired by many young nobles today.
But if you really look into history, you will find that the knights in the past were not more noble than those today. They were just war machines and the violent structure of the country.
It can be said that the Order of the White Lion is a product of fantasy in a sense. Because most of the territories in the Western Territory are located in the mountains and forests, and most of the nobles in the Western Territory rarely go out, there has always been an obscure term "Western barbarians" in the imperial aristocratic circle, referring to these people who do not look like nobles, are barbaric and bloody, and have no knowledge of etiquette.
The nobles in the western border were not completely unaware of this social situation, and they gradually felt this situation later on. However, when faced with the prosperous central part of the empire and the east and south with developed commerce, they did have this subtle inferiority complex.
Because of yearning, we admire and follow.
In order to shed their past image and to truly integrate into the wider community of the Empire, the nobles of the Western Territory supported and established the Order of the White Lion.
From the style of armor, the standard of weapons, combat strength, rich knowledge, elegant etiquette, and so on, they strive to be the best and most in line with the glory and nobility that the nobles in the empire yearn for.
It seemed to be a very silly method, and in the early days it was ridiculed by some old nobles as just barbarians wearing silk, wrapping it up randomly to pretend to be noble. However, as the nobles of the Western Territory improved from generation to generation, the reputation of the White Lion Knights was truly established.
Undoubtedly, this is a knightly order open only to the nobility, and strict requirements are imposed on each member. For example, those of low reputation are not allowed, combat prowess is required, and etiquette and knowledge are essential. These stringent requirements guarantee the quality and overall image of the members. If you're unmarried, simply introduce yourself as a full member of the White Lion Knights, and you'll be greeted by numerous noble ladies.
In the gradually decadent aristocratic circles, the Knights of the White Lion were undoubtedly one of the few with an excellent reputation. This also meant that its members were gradually no longer limited to the Western Territory, and later even outstanding talents from all over the empire could be seen joining them.
Strong, mighty, brave, fair, lion, these words are always so beautiful and make people yearn for them. The classical knights who never appeared in ancient times actually appeared because of people's fantasy and yearning for ancient times.
This is definitely an interesting thing.
But this finally answered the question that had been in my mind for a long time: should I follow reality and guard the current stable world, or should I follow my thoughts and create the world of my dreams?
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