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."

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

Soran relaxed as he let out a long

was the point," he

an eyebrow

to show you what proper teachings can

say so earlier?" Shang asked with an annoyed expression. "I wouldn't have

"I was going to, but you attacked before

you said that we can begin whenever

shouted back, "but it's normal to wait until the introductions and the explanation regarding the

whenever we want at the

said

out

completely ignored Mervin at

another deep breath

trying to teach you something. We are not your enemies,

I should do, and I've done what you

is common courtesy to wait until everything's clear," Soran said with slightly

am I supposed

it's COMMON

long have I

eyes widened as realization

two teachers looked at Soran with confusion. In their mind, Soran was supposed to shout

and slowly put his right hand to his forehead. "I'm sorry. I forgot about

surprised Mervin

change suddenly come

answered. "So,

other two teachers still looked with confusion at Soran while

Soran walked around the table while looking at the other young man. "Please go to the Water Mage," he said. "After that, you can return to

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

Mages have

with panic and nervousness. It was almost like

as the three teachers shot admonishing looks at

name?" Soran asked without

the Brestow family,"

the powers of our enemies. Some Mages dye their hair and clothing just to look like a Mage with a different affinity. Sometimes, some warriors walk around with a gigantic halberd on their backs

have to keep in mind what your opponent can use to hurt you. Yes, to some extent, we were also at fault since we

chance to win. Taking your opponent by surprise is one

your loss of consciousness earlier. I'll forgive it

clear, Michael?" Soran said with a strict