Chapter 410

C410 - Why, Hairan (4)

Of course, it could have been a coincidence.

After all, they had only exchanged a few blows.

There was no concrete evidence that he was a Black Knight.

"But it's too similar to the unique sense of danger I always felt when facing the Black Knights..."

Jin pushed his sword forward once more to confirm.

Bradamante's black blade came between the two enemies' swords.

Dante took advantage of that opening to strike at the other enemy from behind.

The one who looked like a Black Knight swung his sword in a complete circle and simultaneously blocked both attacks, while the remaining enemy turned around and aimed at Dante's neck.

Since Dante was already exhausted and focused on his original target, he intended to deal with Dante first.

"Kuh!"

Dante took a step back as he dispersed his sword aura.

Dante's aura shone brightly despite appearing to bleed heavily.

Although they hadn't fought together often, Jin and Dante moved as if they had practiced together for a long time and fluidly read each other's swordplay.

It was natural for the tide of battle to change, and the enemies had to acknowledge that their plan was falling apart.

Clank!

Jin pierced the enemies' swords and positioned himself next to Dante.

Looking down, Jin noticed that Dante's sword was trembling.

It wasn't out of fear.

It was out of rage.

The numerous corpses lying around were people Dante had tried to save or who had tried to save him.

Dante!

Yes, Grandfather!

It's impossible to gather all the knights in one place. These bastards have already spread outside.

Outside too...!

As the future lord of the Emperor Sword Castle, take responsibility and evacuate the guests.

Ron had given Dante that order when the attack began.

However, Dante was not only not following that order but had led more people to their deaths.

Jin could clearly see Dante's troubled mood.

"Dante, you need to regain your composure."

Jin had no comforting words to offer.

And comforting him wouldn't solve the issue at hand.

"...I know. Thanks to you, I've regained some of my sanity."

The tremor in the hand holding the sword ceased.

The dark and sunken eyes that didn't quite match Dante's own looked at the enemies.

However, it was almost unbelievable that someone with such dark eyes could exude the bright aura now surrounding Dante's sword.

I'll buy you some time.

Jin understood Dante's intent without a word.

The Sword of the King.

The Hairan sword that was only given to the most worthy.

Dante was about to use a secret technique.

The enemies who recognized this sword began to wield their own swords once again.

Jin intercepted their attacks to ensure Dante could safely raise his aura.

Jin could easily handle one opponent, but the Black Knight-level enemy wielded a formidable sword.

Each of his strikes had the power equivalent to a high-ranking warrior.

Even an ordinary vertical slash that seemed to be thrown casually carried the weight of a mountain.

It was a perfectly refined sword, free of impurities, like pure gold.

Those who could wield such a sword were truly rare. Jin was reminded once again of the name 'Black Knight.' Fiind updated novels at novelhall.com

Slash!

The enemy's sword grazed Jin's nose.

Jin's stance crumbled, and the Black Knight-level enemy swung his sword at that opening, and Jin would have been decapitated if he hadn't reacted in time.

Three swords gleamed like fire.

Sweat and drops of blood evaporated in the air as soon as they left their bodies due to the heat emanating from the swords.

Jin sensed that Dante had reached his limit.

The Black Knight-level enemy was in a similar state.

He also clearly recognized that it would be nearly a miracle for Dante to continue fighting.

"You could die if you use more power, Hairan's next patriarch."

The Black Knight-level enemy spoke for the first time.

His voice was somehow muted and distorted.

However, even if it were the true voice of the enemy, it wouldn't have made sense to Jin because there were only a few Black Knights he would recognize by their voices.

As expected, they weren't trying to kill Dante.

If their sole goal was the destruction of Hairan, it would have been best to kill Dante.

There were numerous opportunities to kill Dante.

Despite the overwhelming power of the Black Knight-level enemy, he fought with the intention of capturing Dante alive.

"Those honorless don't need to worry about my life."

The Black Knight-level enemy then shook his head.

"It seems difficult for you to even stay on your feet. But if the backlash begins, you'll have to live with a disability for the rest of your life. Are you still okay with that?"

The enemy's words were accurate.

Even the finest healers of Hairan wouldn't be able to heal Dante immediately.

He would either become a cripple, lose his aura, or die.

When the backlash began, these were the only three possibilities Dante could face.

'And in those cases, his value as a hostage will plummet. It's probably the situation the enemies would most like to avoid.'

The enemy's goal was to kidnap Dante.

Kinzelo would probably use Dante for negotiations with Hairan or other clans in the future.

If Dante wasn't in good condition at that time, it could cause problems.

However, Dante was not one to back down or make a humiliating decision under any circumstances. That's Dante Hairan for you.

Dante wouldn't take a step back or compromise his beliefs, even if it meant begging for his life.

His determination and commitment to his principles were unwavering, and there was no way he would choose a more efficient path.

But he's a cool and nice guy.

Jin couldn't stand idly by and watch his friend become a cripple or die.

"Your concerns are unnecessary...!"

Tang!

Jin struck Dante on the nape of the neck with the palm of his hand.

"Cough, kek!"

Dante coughed up blood and staggered forward, but he didn't complain or express anger at Jin's actions.

What Jin did was a last-ditch effort, a risky move that could have killed Dante if he had used a bit more force.

But there was no other way to stop his stubborn friend.

Both Beradin and Dante were the same in that regard.

Jin often resorted to this method to knock them out.

Dante, who had fallen to the ground, stopped moving.

Jin immediately checked his pulse and watched for any signs of a backlash and fortunately found that Dante had simply lost consciousness.

"Phew."

Jin heaved a sigh of relief.

The blow he had just delivered could have triggered a backlash if it had been a bit less precise.

It was a gamble on Jin's part.

The radiance of the Sun that had filled the main hall began to fade.

There was a moment of silence between Jin and the Black Knight-level enemy.

"However you look at it, you seem to be a Black Knight of Runcandel."

Jin said, pointing Bradamante at the enemy.

"If you're a Black Knight, I recommend you withdraw. Trying to take down the Hairan Clan and losing the favor of the next Patriarch of your own Family doesn't seem like a smart decision, does it?"

Woosh!

Bradamante blazed with Tess's blue flames as Jin unleashed his Shadow Energy.

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