Chapter 192. King of Knights (3)
─ Arthur and Mordred together!
─ A father and son who once pointed swords at each other are now standing shoulder to shoulder against the enemy!
─ Well, technically, what we’re watching are Arthur’s Contractor and Mordred’s Contractor.
─ Still, we get to see Excalibur and Clarent shining side by side!
The Constellations in the chat erupted in excitement.
Until just moments ago, most of them had been hostile toward Round.
But apparently, the scene unfolding before them was simply too exciting to ignore.
Arthur and Mordred had actually been together at the hospital earlier, but very few Constellations had witnessed it.
This time, however, Arthur had openly acknowledged Mordred as his successor, and now they were standing shoulder to shoulder for a decisive battle.
Naturally, the reaction was intense.
─ Mordred was Arthur’s son, but he was never actually acknowledged as his successor.
─ His birth was questionable too. Gawain, who was born from Arthur’s sister, was closer to being the heir.
─ When you think about it, this is pretty ironic. Mordred betrayed Mordred and became Arthur’s successor.
“T-This is a problem!”
Number 49 hurriedly spoke while reading the chat.
“Kang Yujin, Lee Jukheon, and Joo Minha fell into some strange space after getting caught in a trap!”
“And so did I!”
“That sounds serious.”
Since Number 49 and Daji had been close to Kang Yujin’s group, they were also caught in the spatial transfer.
Seok Taejun, Lee Hyeonje, Cheon Sangwoon, Lee Sion, and Seo Youngmi, who had been farther away, were nowhere in sight.
“What should we do in a situation like this?!”
“Daji, as our commentator, please give us your expert opinion!”
“Hmm. Maybe we should just trust Lord Kang Yujin to handle everything?”
“What a lazy comment! Say something more useful!”
“No, but seriously.”
Daji shrugged.
“Why worry just because they fell into a trap?”
“Lord Kang Yujin is there.”
“Ah...”
“So let’s just keep broadcasting.”
“No point panicking.”
Daji reached over and patted Number 49 on the head.
“Damn it...!”
Lee Jukheon, who had been standing closest to Mordred, was the first to be attacked.
Clarent, Mordred’s Constellation Armament, traced a sharp arc toward him.
“Don’t get cocky...!”
Lee Jukheon swung his sword and blocked the strike.
But the impact was stronger than expected, making him frown.
This bastard... he’s strong!
At the very least, he was stronger than the Lancelot Lee Jukheon had fought at the Golden Ram Order headquarters.
This won’t be easy!
Then Arthur moved as though he intended to attack Lee Jukheon as well.
Lee Jukheon flinched and quickly retreated.
If they attack together, I’m in trouble!
Fortunately, Kang Yujin charged straight at Arthur and cut him off.
Lee Jukheon was left to face Mordred alone.
Then...!
Lee Jukheon immediately activated [Heavenly Escape Sword Art].
“Come on!”
He moved as though he had become one with his sword.
Every motion was smooth, natural, and completely free of wasted movement.
He met Mordred head-on.
“For someone who looks like a thug, you use some surprisingly refined swordsmanship!”
“You fight exactly like you look!”
Mordred’s swordsmanship was rough.
At a glance, it almost looked like he was swinging wildly without any technique at all.
I used to swing a sword like that too...
But Mordred possessed tremendous power and speed.
He was not an easy opponent.
Still... I’m not losing!
Lee Jukheon roared and charged.
BOOM!
The instant Kang Yujin blocked Excalibur...
he felt his entire body being pushed backward.
That strength...!
Arthur wasn’t especially large.
And yet the force behind his sword was greater than Gawain’s or even Galahad’s.
Was it the power of a Skill?
Or some other form of support?
“Lord Kang Yujin!”
Joo Minha’s voice came from behind him.
“That man called Kay is casting support magic on Arthur!”
“I’ll deal with him!”
“Please handle Arthur in the meantime!”
“Got it!”
Apparently, Joo Minha had decided to take care of the blond man who had appeared alongside Arthur.
That meant Kang Yujin, Lee Jukheon, and Joo Minha would each take one enemy.
This is more comfortable anyway...!
Kang Yujin swung the hand equipped with the [Saint’s Divine Fist] and knocked Excalibur away.
He used the same principle as when he fought Gawain.
The instant Excalibur’s sword qi touched him, he controlled it with [Nameless Great Art] and detonated it outward.
If I took off the [Saint’s Divine Fist], I could control the energy more freely...
Arthur’s technique was far superior to Asmodeus’s.
And Excalibur itself was an extremely powerful weapon.
If Kang Yujin carelessly tried to absorb its sword qi, the blade might cut his wrist off before he succeeded.
Its pure attack power... might even be higher than Durandal’s.
It truly deserved its reputation as the most famous holy sword in the world.
Whether it’s Arthur’s power or Excalibur’s... that sword qi is ridiculous!
Even when Kang Yujin deflected it with [Nameless Great Art], the impact still traveled through his fists.
If this continued, his fists and arms would accumulate too much damage.
“So this isn’t enough.”
Arthur spoke calmly.
“Then how about this?”
"...!"
The sword qi pouring from Excalibur suddenly faded.
No.
It compressed into a single layer and coated the blade.
Sword aura!
Excalibur, wrapped in energy compressed to the limit, descended toward Kang Yujin.
If he let it hit...
it would cut him in half.
He had no choice but to raise both hands and block.
Crackle! Crackle!
It felt like trying to stop a chainsaw with his bare hands.
Sword aura wasn’t simply energy coating a blade.
The particles of energy covering the sword were moving at extreme speed.
They ground against Kang Yujin’s defense like a chainsaw, trying to tear through it.
Excalibur was biting inward faster than [Nameless Great Art] could repel it.
“Ghk...!”
Kang Yujin felt scratches beginning to form on the [Saint’s Divine Fist].
He twisted his body while still blocking.
He willingly sacrificed his balance and immediately escaped with [Circular Step].
This won’t work.
Excalibur wrapped in sword aura was simply too powerful.
Kang Yujin had thought the [Saint’s Divine Fist] could block almost anything.
Apparently not this.
No choice.
He retreated and extended one arm.
Then he pulled a weapon from his Inventory.
“Don’t run away, Kang Yujin!”
Arthur charged with a shout.
