Chapter 236: Flash of Lightning

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Chapter 236: Flash of Lightning As a descendant of the Borley family, renowned as the family of Sword Saints and considered to have talent surpassing that of his ancestors, Albert's weapon was naturally extraordinary. What he wielded was a Western-style two-handed knight sword from Riezel's past life, featuring a golden hilt and a pure white blade with a tip that glinted with a sharp, cold light. Additionally, the top of the hilt was adorned with a jewel, making it look extremely lavish and exquisite—a clear sign that it was a meticulously crafted weapon. Of course, sharpness was secondary since the true significance of this sword lay in its remarkable origin. It was, after all, not an ordinary famous sword but a genuine magic weapon. In fact, the jewel embedded at the top of the hilt was not just any gem, but a magic crystal. Furthermore, the sword was forged from an extremely precious magic metal, making it incredibly expensive. It was said that the sword was one of the prized treasures in the Borley family's collection, having been used by one of their Sword Saints in the past to slay a long-troublesome monster. As the blood of the slain monster stained the blade, it caused the magic metal of the sword to absorb the monster's power, making the blade exceptionally sharp. Moreover, it was capable of cutting through rivers, slicing through armor made of the hardest metal, and even breaking through Tactical-Class Defensive Barrier Magic—its power was clearly among the top in the entire kingdom. If this sword were placed in the world of Danmachi, it would undoubtedly be considered First-Class Special Equipment, and one that focused heavily on power, unlike Riezel's Fool and Hermit, which, due to their focus on the Durandal attribute, had somewhat reduced their power. Albert was awarded this sword only after defeating 500 Sword Masters, symbolizing his family's high expectations of him. Now, as Albert drew the sword, the magic crystal on the hilt immediately emitted a faint glow, and the blade was surrounded by a thin layer of magical energy, showcasing its extraordinary nature. In contrast, Riezel surprisingly did not draw out the two weapons lying in his storage space. He used neither the thin, high-speed Fool nor Hermit, which could melt steel and cut through anything. Instead, in front of everyone, he casually used the Structure System Magic to create a sword. Yes. Riezel used a magic-forged, single-edged curved sword with a scabbard covering it. He didn't draw the sword but simply held it at his side while standing casually. Although the spectators did not know the quality of the still-sheathed sword, they could tell from Riezel's casual use of magic to create it that it probably wasn't a very powerful weapon. "What's going on?" "Is he planning to surrender?" "Using that kind of weapon against Captain Albert? Isn't that an insult?" Everyone in the spectator seats began murmuring among themselves. "Riezel..." Yuri was also puzzled by Riezel's actions. After all, she knew he had two weapons, and they were quite impressive. During the War Festival, when Riezel fought Jill, she saw him wield a sword as thin as a cicada's wing and quite agile—without a doubt, a powerful weapon. Yet now, Riezel was using an ordinary weapon casually created by magic. Why? Yuri couldn't figure it out. "Let's keep watching." Saying this, Hendrick's eyes flickered for a moment before he regained his composure. Under these circumstances, Albert, who had not exchanged a word with Riezel from beginning to end, subtly furrowed his brow. "Where is your weapon?" Albert asked. In his view, although Riezel was not a noble, his background was still impressive, so he couldn't possibly lack a good weapon. Riezel did have good weapons, but— "I will use this one..." Riezel replied calmly. "It's not a life-or-death battle anyway so this weapon will be more than enough." Albert's eyes narrowed as if he sensed an unusual atmosphere emanating from Riezel. "Huhh... Hahh..." Riezel closed his eyes and changed his breathing rhythm. Albert's grip on his sword tightened slightly, unconsciously falling into a state of intense focus. One was closing his eyes and adjusting his breath, while the other was fully focused. For a moment, they fell into an eerie calm. "Begin!" As soon as the high voice shouted from the spectator seats, in that instant— *BOOM!* A violent lightning burst from Riezel's body. What followed was a scene that everyone present would remember for a lifetime. When the wild lightning erupted from Riezel's body, the crowd saw a flash of lightning. A lightning bolt that seemed to cut through the entire arena. Even though the lightning bolt flashed only once, the thunderous roar and the sound of the explosion stirred up a storm that swept across the entire arena. When the lightning bolt faded and the thunder disappeared, everyone could finally see Riezel. With lightning flickering around his body, Riezel now stood behind Albert, his back facing him. On the other hand, while Riezel's sword, wrapped in electricity, had unknowingly unsheathed itself, its scabbard shattered completely, breaking into scattered pieces. Albert stood in place, completely unmoved, with a dazed expression and trembling eyes. "Thunder Breathing - First Form..." Riezel's voice slowly reached everyone's ears. "Thunderclap and Flash..." As his words fell, Riezel calmly turned and walked away, leaving the arena without a word. Only Albert remained, standing there in a daze, unable to react for a long while. *Crack!* Before long, Albert's sword shattered. Surprisingly, the sword's blade broke as if it had been cut in half, with a portion falling to the ground, making a crisp sound. *Pu-chi!* At the same time, Albert's clothes suddenly ripped at the neck and chest area. "..." At this moment, everyone present was left speechless, either with wide eyes or wide mouths. Including Hendrick. Including Yuri. Even though Riezel had already left, they were still stunned, frozen in place. In their minds, only that flash of lightning remained, refusing to fade.

Chapter 236: Flash of Lightning

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