The Swordmaster Who Lives Twice Chapter 113 : Chapter 113

Chapter 113 - Reunion (1)

The Spring of Elixir.

Though called a spring, in a corner of this massive lake, there was a section where the fog was particularly thick.

This was the place where I secretly t with Heo Gyeong-woo every day.

It was a bit troubleso to get to since it was so secluded, but at Heo Gyeong-woo's request, I had set this as our fixed eting spot.

Besides, the effort of coming here was nothing compared to how Heo Gyeong-woo's assistance increased the efficiency of the treatnt, so I didn't particularly complain.

I was grateful to Heo Gyeong-woo every single day.

“Shall we begin then?”

“Yes. Let’s.”

Today, too, I began the operation of the Mana Breathing Technique with anticipation.

Just how much would my body improve this ti? My mood was greatly elevated by my improving physical condition day by day.

The mana, stretching in my dantian, began its circulation within my body, setting off faint fireworks like a display.

This was the characteristic of the Mana Breathing Technique that the Raven Family prided itself on.

Heo Gyeong-woo evened out his breathing, and a mont later, placed his hand on my back.

When fusing the mana of two people like this, the initial part was always the most difficult.

Heo Gyeong-woo began a fierce race to catch up with the flow of mana swirling inside my body.

If he failed to deploy his mana operation with utmost precision, this thod would instead beco a poison.

My body would soon regard Heo Gyeong-woo's mana as a foreign substance.

“Uuuuhm!”

Heo Gyeong-woo occasionally let out strange groans.

No matter how much of a Sword Master he was, matching the pace of my Mana Breathing Technique was by no ans an easy task. For my part, I had no choice but to do my job and wait.

“Aaaaaah!”

Another strange groan.

Strangely, it wasn't entirely aningless.

He was finally starting to find his focus.

“Hoooo.”

I slowly took a deep breath.

Our two mana streams fused into one, gradually becoming a giant vortex.

Although the mana originated from different breathing techniques, there was no longer any sense of disharmony.

Once we passed this initial hurdle, the rest of the process would go smoothly.

Both I and Heo Gyeong-woo were people who had reached a state of mastery in this regard.

“Uuuuuhm!”

Still, I wished he would refrain from making such sounds.

Of course, my wish was just a wish.

Heo Gyeong-woo let out dozens more groans before stopping the mana operation.

“Let's rest for a mont before continuing.”

It must be an incredibly arduous task for him.

I nodded my head.

“I feel this every ti, but your Mana Breathing Technique is truly unique. To the point where it's difficult for to follow its flow, shall I say?”

“To be honest, I'm the one who's more surprised. That you were able to follow it almost perfectly……”

“Thanks to that, I'm exhausted like this every ti.”

It couldn't be helped.

If he were to break away from the highly focused state of awakening for even a mont, he would lose the flow of my Mana Breathing Technique.

“I never even imagined that such a Mana Breathing Technique could exist. Could it be from the Haewon Sword Family?”

“Didn't you promise? Not to ask about such things.”

“But how am I supposed to endure my curiosity! You don't have to answer, but I'll ask as I please!”

“As you wish.”

I just had to not react.

Heo Gyeong-woo took a short break, then suggested another treatnt session.

“The sensation from just before is still there, so it should be easier to adapt the second ti. Shall we start right away?”

With that, Heo Gyeong-woo placed his hand on my back again.

I too focused intensely, heightening all my senses.

When I was with Heo Gyeong-woo, my efficiency was several tis greater, so I needed to get the most out of it.

If I could proceed like this every day, I would be able to heal my body much faster than planned.

“Heeeeuugh!”

And so, we once again had a conversation of bodies.

***

“You’ve worked hard.”

“This may sound funny, but I’ve learned a lot.”

I imdiately understood what Heo Gyeong-woo's words ant.

“To be honest, I was hoping you wouldn't learn. This Mana Breathing Technique is sothing I have no intention of passing on to anyone.”

“When you say it like that, it makes feel as if I've stolen sothing of yours. But, you don't have to worry yet. Even though I said I learned, there isn't a single part I've properly understood.”

I knew that as well.

If it could be properly understood and mastered just by breathing mana together a few tis, it wouldn't be the breathing technique of the Johan Raven Family.

However, I also had to admit that Heo Gyeong-woo was a genius.

“If the ti we spend together becos longer, who knows what might happen.”

“I promise. Even if the day cos when I fully understand your breathing technique, I will not speak of it to anyone.”

I nodded my head.

“Above all, we must finish all the treatnt before such a day cos.”

“Then it would be a good thing for both of us.”

Heo Gyeong-woo smiled aningfully and continued speaking.

“It may sound funny, but when I look at you, an unknown sense of competitiveness is triggered. I feel sothing boiling up inside .”

It was a natural emotion.

When one encounters a level higher than their own, it was only natural to want to experience that power firsthand.

“If you're thinking of having a Bimu with , you should put that thought aside. It's impossible until my treatnt is complete.”

At my words, Heo Gyeong-woo burst into a disbelieving laugh.

Of course, this too was a natural reaction.

“Does that an that once your treatnt is finished, you'll be at a level to have a Bimu with ?”

Honestly, it would be difficult right away.

Even after finishing the treatnt, I would need ti to seriously accumulate mana.

Of course, the speed of my training would pick up then, so it was also clear that that ti would not be far off.

“If you wish, elder, let's coordinate a date for a Bimu then, after the treatnt is finished.”

“Of course I wish! This is truly unbelievable, but I have a feeling that sparring with you will be the Bimu of my life!”

He wasn't joking.

He too was a Sword Master in his own right. His intuition was very sharp.

“Then for now, I ask that you put your utmost effort into my treatnt.”

“I understand. I'll pay more attention!”

Heo Gyeong-woo looked extrely happy.

A full smile blood on his lips.

He had caught a glimpse, however faint, of my true nature.

Thwack!

And at that mont, Heo Gyeong-woo struck the spring water with his palm.

A sudden, unexpected action.

The stream of water that rose from the water's surface shot up into the air.

‘Hoo.’

The water stream, split into four, shot upwards, each maintaining a distinct shape and stable power.

The reason for this sudden action was imdiately clear.

Heo Gyeong-woo's targets were, absurdly, a swarm of four flies hovering around the spring.

The mana-infused water streams soon beca sharp blades.

And then they slaughtered these tiny creatures. It was an amazing display of skill.

Though what he caught were rely flies, what he demonstrated in the process was a skill bordering on the divine.

“We were having such a pleasant conversation. And then so bugs flew by.”

“But this doesn't seem to fit soone who has cultivated the Way in the Abyss for 40 years. I thought you wouldn't even kill a tiny creature, no matter how small.”

“Hahaha! Do I really look like I've cultivated the Way! To be honest, it's more surprising that I didn't beco a ntal patient! Just imagine living for 40 years looking at nothing but those skeletons.”

At that mont, another fly flew in again.

Since Heo Gyeong-woo had shown sothing interesting, I thought it was only right for to repay him.

I scooped a handful of water from the Spring of Elixir with my right hand.

Then, with my finger, tok!

A single drop of water flew into the air.

Its shape was a perfect sphere.

This stable shape was maintained until it neared the target.

Of course, I had no intention of killing it like Heo Gyeong-woo did.

Swoop!

The flying water drop simply trapped the fly.

Of course, not a speck of harm was done in the process.

“Heo!”

Heo Gyeong-woo's gasp of admiration.

I imdiately added a tiny amount of mana to the water drop.

The water drop, having received propulsion, continued to fly towards the sky.

The fly, without knowing why, started a forced flight aboard the water drop.

Until it disappeared from our sight.

“Amazing!”

“It’s nothing much. It was just a nature-friendly thod.”

By now, the little fellow would have escaped the water drop and be flying freely.

***

Today was the second day I had Choi Ho-joong lie in wait at Baskin 41.

Yesterday, the first day, was a bust.

Choi Ho-joong had called several tis, but from his explanations, it was a stretch to consider any of them Rosie.

Today, he had already called four tis, but still no success.

And a little while ago, the fifth ringtone sounded.

Commander. This ti, it’s a woman eating mint chocolate chip flavor by herself again!

Any peculiarities?

At first, she ordered a single size and finished it, then she ordered a double size!

And?

Don't be surprised. After finishing the double, she's ordering a family size! She doesn't seem to be so kind of mukbanger, isn't that really strange?

There were all sorts of people in the world, but among the calls Ho-joong had made so far, this was one of the most peculiar cases.

But the most important verification process remained.

Everyone had been eliminated at this stage.

The sound of footsteps. Did you hear them clearly?

This was a mission I had ordered Ho-joong to carry out to identify a dragon.

Yes. When she was making her third order, I pricked up my ears and listened.

And how was it?

Strangely, I couldn't hear any footsteps.

If Ho-joong had heard correctly, it was certainly a case that could be suspected as Rosie.

Since he was currently undergoing sensory training with the Stupeo, the possibility of him being wrong was not high.

Ho-joong. Take out a coin.

Yes. I've taken one out.

Gently toss it at the back of her head.

What?

Choi Ho-joong asked back, startled.

It was a natural reaction since he had no idea what this mission was about.

I said, toss it.

Commander! You're joking, right? This woman just likes mint chocolate chip, you're telling to throw a coin at an innocent citizen.

I'm not joking, so hurry up and do it.

I don't know if I'm going to get arrested for this!

Choi Ho-joong was on the verge of tears, his voice distressed.

I'll take responsibility. So just aim for the back of her head and throw it accurately.

If the woman currently in Baskin 41 was Rosie, she would have recognized Choi Ho-joong.

Even if she was polymorphed into a different appearance, she would be sowhat on guard.

No matter how absorbed she was in eating mint chocolate chip.

I'm really going to throw it!

I'm not saying it again. Throw it.

And a mont later, Choi Ho-joong's frantic voice ca through.

Co-Commander! What on earth is that woman's identity!

While eating mint chocolate chip with one hand, she must have caught the coin flying towards the back of her head with the other.

It was an obvious story, even without seeing it.

Then it was now clear that it was Rosie.

Put her on the phone. I need to talk to that woman.

I had expected to find Rosie within a three-day cut-off, and my prediction was not wrong.