The Reincarnated Assassin Is a Genius Swordsman

Chapter 1447 'Now I understand.' Raon put down the memoir of the nameless martial artist and looked up at the sky. -You understand? Wrath narrowed his eyes. -What do you understand? 'The reason the First Patriarch of Zieghart left behind that swordsmanship.' Raon took a short breath. 'The author of this book said the Demonic Dragon of Destruction grows stronger by feeding on people's despair and fear.' Since it wasn't the author's own thoughts but something he heard from the First Patriarch, it must be true. And if those words are true, it connects to the situation where the First Patriarch carved constellations with swordsmanship. 'That swordsmanship has the power to overcome the despair and fear given by the Demonic Dragon of Destruction.' Dragons have an ability called Dragon Fear that instills fear in those of lower rank than them. It's not something like magic, but an innate power as a species. The Demonic Dragon of Destruction also had Dragon Fear since it was fundamentally a dragon, and that power was incomparable to other dragons. It could spread despair and fear throughout this entire world just by existing. 'Honestly, it's an absurd ability.' The moment the Demonic Dragon of Destruction descended upon Cameloon Plain, only a very few people could move from that spot. Not only Grandmasters, but even Transcendents froze like statues before that absolute presence. 'The First Patriarch knew this and created the swordsmanship reminding us of the vast heaven, filled with boundless possibilities.' (E/N: I have to admit I took a lot of liberty when it comes to the Vast Heaven swordsmanship, since the original korean term is pretty abstract) To block the Dragon Fear possessed by the Demonic Dragon of Destruction. The Vast Heaven swordsmanship carved like constellations in the sky is a supreme martial art in itself, but its true value lies in firmly supporting the soul. If one masters that swordsmanship, they would be able to overcome the despair and fear that spreads just from the Demonic Dragon of Destruction's existence. 'If everyone in Zieghart. No, everyone in the Holy Sword Alliance's Holy Ground masters that swordsmanship...' -It means the dragon's power itself becomes weaker! Wrath let out an exclamation as if he finally understood. 'That's right.' Raon nodded while focusing on the constellations in the sky. 'The First Patriarch didn't create that swordsmanship just to fight the Demonic Dragon of Destruction, but to weaken the dragon's power itself.' He probably even predicted the current situation. Thinking that the First Patriarch's arrangements that began with the Sword of Judgment and Ten Thousand Flames Cultivation had led to this point, goosebumps rose all over his body. He was a perfect person in all aspects - martial prowess, strategy, and patience. -It's extremely rare for this king to acknowledge a human, but... Wrath followed him and turned his gaze to the sky. -I have no choice but to acknowledge that human called the First Patriarch. The guy smacked his lips, saying he would have liked to meet the First Patriarch once if he had been alive. -Now there's nothing difficult. If we train everyone in that swordsmanship and then fight again, we'll surely win... 'That's not it.' Raon firmly cut off Wrath's words. 'Even if we master that swordsmanship, it doesn't mean we can kill the Demonic Dragon of Destruction.' Thanks to gaining a small enlightenment, he could feel it now. The First Patriarch's swordsmanship was a great martial art that could overcome despair and fear, but that alone couldn't completely kill the Demonic Dragon of Destruction. 'And Derus Robert won't just sit still either.' There was nothing about Derus Robert in the First Patriarch's arrangements. Since a cunning human like Derus Robert would surely start his invasion after making even more thorough preparations than before, even without Glenn, they needed to prepare for him as well. Even more than for the Demonic Dragon of Destruction. 'In the end...' Raon exhaled heavily and grasped the Heavenly Drive. 'I need to become stronger.' Glenn was no longer there. The Heavenly Demon had also suffered serious injuries, so there was no guarantee his original martial prowess would return, and they could no longer receive help from the demon kings either. Like Glenn, he himself had to become strong enough to win even when facing both Derus Robert and the Demonic Dragon of Destruction simultaneously. -I like that conclusion! Wrath nodded as if he liked his way of thinking. -A king must be strong for his subordinates to become strong too! The guy grinned, saying that was right. "Um, excuse me, Head of House. So..." Shadow Agents' Leader Chad blinked and opened his mouth. "What about the plan?" He swallowed dryly as if asking them to finally say something. "Ah, right." Raon turned his gaze to Chad and chuckled. He had been so focused on Wrath and the First Patriarch's swordsmanship that he had forgotten Chad was waiting beside him. "Can you contact the Black Market right away?" "Of course!" Chad nodded, saying he could contact them immediately. "Then please coordinate with the Black Market to find places where a lot of supplies are moving after the war. The Black Market leader would probably be looking for them even before I ask." Under Derus Robert's command, there were not only angels and monsters, but many humans as well, so food was necessary. Since a lot of supplies would definitely be moving for them, investigating that aspect was the best method. "Derus Robert would certainly have created hideouts or false forces in various places. However, we probably won't need to search all of them. His main base will be in the south." Raon was calm as if he was certain of where Derus Robert was hiding. "The south? Why the south?" Chad agreed with Raon's thinking but widened his eyes, saying he didn't understand why Derus Robert's forces would be in the south. "Derus Robert originally planned to devour everything from the southern end where House Robert is located to the northern end where Zieghart is. Since that failed because of me, he'll try to start over. That's the kind of person he is." Derus Robert is cunning and thorough, but since he hasn't completely escaped the framework of being human, he has an obsession with failure. Even in his past life, he tried to handle failed matters thoroughly somehow. "Hmm..." Chad tilted his head as if he couldn't understand Raon's words since he didn't know Derus Robert well. "Besides, to utilize the ability possessed by the Demonic Dragon of Destruction, it would be good to come up from the south." The Demonic Dragon of Destruction grows stronger the more despair and fear it gives to people. If it comes up from the south waging a war of conquest - no, a war of destruction - its martial prowess would be at its peak in the north when fighting Zieghart. "That's certainly true..." Unlike when talking about Derus Robert, Chad nodded as if he could empathize with this. "In other words, to win, we need to wage a war without fighting." Raon nodded, saying they needed to wage war without fighting the Demonic Dragon of Destruction. "A war without fighting... Ah!" Chad let out an exclamation. "You mean we won't give the Demonic Dragon of Destruction any opportunity to become stronger!" He clapped his hands as if understanding what Raon wanted to say. "That's right." Raon let go of the Heavenly Drive. "We will fight from a position where the enemy's power weakens and we can become stronger." He nodded calmly as if he had already formulated the entire plan. "Please convene the Five Kings Conference as quickly as possible." "Understood!" Chad said he would immediately gather the Five Kings Alliance and ran back the way he came so fast his legs couldn't be seen. -You, you made a plan right away? What is it? Wrath blinked his eyes as if he had no idea. 'Curious?' Raon looked at Wrath with peaceful eyes. -Of course I'm curious! You say it's a way to defeat those monsters! 'I'll tell you. But...' He said he would tell him the plan and drew his Soul Sword, stabbing Wrath without the slightest hesitation. -Grrrgh! You, you again... Wrath gritted his teeth looking at Raon's Soul Sword that had pierced his spiritual body before he could even escape. 'If you can defeat me in the Mental World.' Raon said that was the condition for telling him the plan and gestured with his hand. -You damn bastard! Wrath's lips trembled. -I was going to help you! At least give me some signal! 'If you're frustrated, get revenge inside.' Raon said he would accept that anger in the Mental World and nodded his chin. -Fine! I'll kill you completely! Wrath erupted with anger, saying he would kill Raon without needing any plan. 'Good. Always fight like that from now on.' Raon smiled gently looking at Wrath who seemed to be drawing out all his power. 'I need to grow even more.' * * * -Whew! As soon as Wrath came out of the Mental World, he collapsed backward. -Did you grow stronger again in the meantime? The guy exhaled heavily, saying he seemed to have become stronger since fighting Darkan. 'I don't know.' Raon shook his head calmly. 'Sometimes I feel like I've gotten stronger, sometimes I feel like I've gotten weaker.' After reaching the Absolute realm, it wasn't easy to feel that he had definitely grown. It always felt hazy, like being trapped in fog. -Nonsense! Wrath clicked his tongue heavily. -You've definitely not gotten weaker! The guy firmly shook his head, saying that was impossible. -I didn't say this because I was afraid you'd get cocky, but the more I fight you, the harder you become to deal with! Wrath frowned, saying that facing Raon became more difficult every time they fought. -It's not just that you're figuring out this king's movements, but your sword is getting heavier and heavier! The guy nodded, saying it was certain that Raon was getting stronger. 'Really?' Raon turned his head with an expression as if he had no idea. Since the fights always ended similarly, he didn't know Wrath was thinking like that. -I'm telling you it's true. Honestly speaking, you will soon... Mmm! Wrath was about to say more but looked at him and closed his mouth. 'Why?' -It's nothing! The guy snorted, saying he wouldn't say this. 'How boring.' Raon chuckled and waved his hand. 'That's fortunate. At least it means I'm not regressing.' After defeating Darkan, he hadn't felt like he was becoming refreshingly stronger, but hearing Wrath's words gave him some reassurance. -Don't be too impatient. Wrath smacked his lips and wagged his tail. -You're growing sufficiently right now. The guy nodded, saying he would be able to reach the position he wanted before the Demonic Dragon of Destruction and Derus Robert appeared. -Rather, if you become hasty, you might be consumed by your inner demons and regress. 'That absolutely can't happen.' Raon smiled lightly while responding to Wrath's words. 'If I don't become stronger, I won't be able to carry out that plan at all.' He had made a plan to kill Derus Robert and the Demonic Dragon of Destruction, but to execute that plan, a martial prowess greater than his current one was essential. He had to become stronger for sure, no matter what it took. -I'm telling you again, there's no need to worry! Wrath, unusually, comforted Raon and placed his hand on his back. -You are definitely strong! "I guess I'm not satisfied because I've only seen strong people." Raon exhaled heavily while looking at the First Patriarch's swordsmanship carved in the sky. "Grandfather, and the First Patriarch, were both strong enough to reach the heavens, so the sword of the heavens... huh?" He trembled all over as he recalled Glenn's Sword of the Azure Sky and the Sword of the Azure Sky left by the First Patriarch. 'Come to think of it...' Why did both of them create swordsmanship while yearning for the sky? Both the First Patriarch and Glenn had contained the sky in the swordsmanship they last created before leaving this world. It was amazing that two swordsmen from different eras who had learned different swordsmanship saw the same thing. 'Could it be...' -Why are you acting like that? Wrath was yawning when he blinked his eyes. -You stopped talking in the middle... Huh? As soon as he turned to look at Raon, he opened his mouth wide. -State of enlightenment? Suddenly? Wrath gaped when he saw Raon's red eyes become transparent. -This crazy bastard... Seeing the guy who had been worrying just moments ago suddenly fall into a state of enlightenment made him laugh helplessly. -I was worried because you seemed hasty, but instead of falling to your inner demons, you fall into a state of enlightenment? He was truly an absurd fellow. -That's why there's no need to worry about Raon Zieghart! Wrath screamed as if he regretted worrying about Raon. -He's the kind of guy who would gain enlightenment even while taking a shit!