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."

into fists before opening

Soran relaxed as he let out a

was the

an eyebrow

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

annoyed expression. "I wouldn't have done that if I

to, but you attacked

you said that we can

normal to wait until the introductions and

that we could begin whenever we want at the end of your explanation?" Shang

said

out into more

completely ignored Mervin at

another deep breath to

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

what I should do, and I've done what you said. What is uncooperative about

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

I supposed to know

it's COMMON courtesy. People

have I been

eyes widened as

at Soran with confusion. In their mind, Soran was

right hand to his forehead. "I'm

surprised Mervin and

change suddenly come

Shang answered. "So,

still looked with confusion

young man. "Please go to the Water Mage," he said.

Soran had sent the young man to a Water Mage, but after seeing the

Water Mages have

didn't lose!" the young man shouted with panic and nervousness. It was almost like his dream was breaking apart

the three

his name?" Soran asked

Brestow family," Mervin

Soran said slowly. "In battle, we can't be sure about 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

you enter a battle, you have to keep in 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,

win. Taking your opponent by surprise is one of the

your current outburst to your broken fingers and your loss of consciousness earlier. I'll forgive

myself clear, Michael?" Soran