System vs Rebirth

"Don't be impressed yet. You can imagine her clearly and do it better because you're inside your consciousness thanks to my help. If you go out right now, I doubt you can do it. For now, I want you to use those twenty chances to get used to it and continue practicing it outside."

"But is this truly Ardagan Swordsmanship?"

"Yes, it is. Ardagan is a living spirit, so he's matching your own body since all humans are different. Depending on your situation, Ardagan Swordsmanship will adjust itself and create a form that matches completely your body and movement. In other words, you can pursue your own swordsmanship and that Imaginary Battlefield will be your first step."

"My own swordsmanship… Now that I think about it, when I tried to awaken my spirit, I had to ask myself a question… What is my goal? Is it truly a revenge? If my goal is a revenge, then I'll be empty or even kill myself after achieving it. So, my goal is not revenge." Noel looked at his sword. "Then, what is actually the goal of my swordsmanship…"

Noel fell silent in an instant as if he came to a realization. Even the Sword Saint who observed him this whole time was stunned.

'Is this guy for real?' The Sword Saint couldn't help but recall the memory when he was traveling with Simeon and his sister.

Simeon was swinging his sword as always and he couldn't help but ask, "Simeon. Isn't it time for you to stop swinging? It's so late already."

Simeon glanced to him and chuckled. "Haha, a bit more. I haven't reached my goal yet."

"Goal?"

every day. Unlike you, who pursues

in a low voice. Suddenly, Simeon swung the sword three times. The first swing was a downward swing with killing intent and Spiritual Energy, the second swing was formed after him taking a step back as if he was moving to someone and protecting him, the last swing was a diagonal one that was similar to the first swing,

dropped to the ground

Simeon gritted

"Oi! Are you alright?"

me on the back. If I have to

never expecting that the sword Simeon talked about was his

Saint could actually feel it again

intent in that swing. It was so small that normal people wouldn't

moment before asking Noel. "Kid! What is your goal? No, tell me

want to owe her anything. She was the one prompting your tomb's existence, so it would be unfair to her if she couldn't go in because this was related

Well, I mean, they're not dead, but before coming

head. "When I thought about revenge as my goal,

silent, making the Sword Saint curious. He couldn't help but

Because I feel like I'm free. I'm free from my hatred, I'm free from my revenge, I'm free to choose whatever I want from that point on."

his eyes in shock. "So, the

owe her anything. If you owe someone, you'll feel restrained, right? As if you have to repay them. It's different if you make others owe you, you'll be free to do whatever you want because they owe you. That's why I don't want