Sword God in a World of Magic

Soran took a deep breath to calm down.

"Then why didn't you use your sword?" he asked.

"I did," Shang answered. "Without it, I couldn't have created an opening."

"This is not what I meant," Soran said with a frustrated voice. "You used a sword, yes, but you didn't use it to win."

"Yes, I did," Shang answered. "Without it, I couldn't have created an opening."

Soran's right eyelid twitched as Mervin began laughing.

"He did use a sword to win," Mervin commented from the side with a smirk.

Soran threw a threatening look at Mervin, but Mervin didn't care.

"Why didn't you use your sword the entire time? Don't you know that throwing your weapon away is basically suicide in a battle?" Soran asked with furrowed brows.

"How is it suicide when I won?" Shang asked.

"There could have been other opponents around, and after you took down your current opponent, you might not have the time to retrieve your sword," Soran said.

"But there aren't any other opponents," Shang said matter-of-factly. "The only other people in this room are you three, and if you three decide to attack me, having my sword wouldn't make a difference."

"Yes, but what if-"

"But there isn't," Shang answered.

"You don't know what I would have said!" Soran answered with a seething tone.

"Doesn't matter," Shang said. "You started your sentence with what if, which means that it isn't something that has happened."

Soran sucked in a violent breath of air through his nose. "Alright, fine! So, why didn't you use your sword till the very end?" he said with suppressed rage.

"Because that's stupid," Shang answered.

This was not the answer Soran had expected, and he looked at Shang with a confused expression.

"Why?" was all he asked.

"Because he's had tutoring on how to fight with a sword while I hadn't," Shang said, pointing at the young man, who had stood up by now. "He's obviously better at using a sword than me. I was in a disadvantageous position, so I moved the fight into a favorable position for me."

as Soran lifted his hands. He angrily formed them into fists before opening them again. It was

relaxed as he let out

the point," he

an eyebrow in a

match was supposed to show you what proper teachings can accomplish. This

earlier?" Shang asked with an annoyed expression. "I wouldn't have done that if I had known the goal of the

eyelid twitched again. "I was going to, but you attacked before I could

we can

normal to wait until the introductions and the explanation regarding

didn't you say that we could begin whenever we want at the end of your explanation?" Shang

fu-"Soran said

broke out

Mervin at this

deep breath to

calmly. "We are trying to help you. We are trying to teach you something. We are not your enemies, and you don't have to be

Shang repeated with furrowed brows. "You told me what I should do, and I've

until everything's clear," Soran

how am I supposed to

a very skeptical one. "Because it's COMMON courtesy.

and how long have I been

eyes widened as

other two teachers looked at Soran with confusion. In their mind,

and slowly put his right hand to his

Mervin

that change suddenly

answered. "So,

teachers still looked with confusion at Soran while

the other young man. "Please go to the Water Mage," he said. "After that, you can

a second, Shang was confused about why Soran had sent the young man to a Water Mage, but after seeing

have healing capabilities?' Shang

lose!" the young man shouted with panic and nervousness. It was almost like his dream was breaking apart in front

atmosphere in the room changed as the three teachers shot admonishing looks at the young

name?" Soran asked without looking

Brestow family," Mervin

look like a Mage with a different affinity. Sometimes, some warriors walk around with a gigantic halberd on their backs when their real

mind what your opponent can use to hurt you. Yes, to some extent, we were also at fault since we fed you incorrect information about your opponent,

both have about equally powerful bodies, and you had a chance to win. Taking your opponent by surprise is one

earlier. I'll forgive it this time, but I don't want

I make myself clear, Michael?" Soran