A knight without a horse can still be considered a knight, right?
The little fairy recalled the strongest line-holding infantry in a certain blacksmithing god game she played in her past life.
A dismounted elite imperial cataphract. From this perspective, Luo En, who wields a two-handed longsword, might not be inferior to those cataphracts who dismount to serve as line-holding infantry.
At the very least… Luo En’s two-handed longsword’s DPS might be higher than those tin cans using one-handed swords?
Luo En assumed a stance and hacked at the air in front of him several times.
It actually matched the image Astraea had fantasized about.
But if she were to make a real comparison, Astraea felt that the youth before her still lacked a lot of training.
Although his longsword was fierce, it lacked the decisive feeling of the sword she had imagined swinging toward her.
Astraea watched the boy’s sword dance carefully.
She had some knowledge of swordsmanship herself.
In her imagination, that slash aimed at her had a certain artistic conception that captivated her.
The little fairy even thought, ‘Since I wasn’t actually hurt, why not let him slash at me a few more times so I can gain more insight?’
Luo En’s final slash landed, his longsword sweeping across the roadside grass.
The sharp blade neatly cut through the overgrown weeds.
The youth let out a long breath.
Swinging a sword taller than himself through such a sequence was still quite taxing for him, but he was confident that within a radius of ten miles, no one except his father would dare to face this combo head-on.
“Mm, I think I understand now.” Astraea snapped back to reality.
After watching Luo En’s complete sword technique and comparing it with her fantasy, she already knew what he was lacking. “Let me teach you how to become a true knight!”
The little fairy declared confidently.
She had an interesting idea.
Since she had nothing better to do, maybe she could actually train Luo En into a perfect champion knight who believed in harmony among all races!
Although she didn’t know why she felt like she was about to NTR the All-Father, the little fairy was shamefully excited at the thought.
Luo En sheathed his longsword on his back. He glanced at the little fairy who was smiling at him. “Teacher Astraea wants to teach me?”
Perhaps because she was sitting on Lily’s back, the little fairy’s cloak didn’t cover her entire body. Luo En could see the straight sword hanging at her waist. Incidentally, he also caught a full view of her stubby little legs and arms that looked very frail. Not to brag, but Luo En could take on ten of Astraea’s size!
“Of course! I’m the legendary swordsman who single-handedly charged in and out of the Viscount Manor seven times with my sword!” The little fairy gestured with her hands, swinging them in the air as if there were enemies before her.
Unfortunately, Luo En didn’t believe her. He revealed a smile that resembled that of a pervert. ‘Little Astraea is so cute~’
“Oh ho, what do you mean by that?” How could Astraea not see that she was being underestimated? She also knew that her appearance didn’t make her look like a strong person, so today she was going to teach this rookie knight his first lesson! Astraea pushed off with her small hands and jumped down from Lily’s back.
“Heal.”
The little fairy reached a hand toward Luo En, whose face was still a bit flushed. The latter only saw countless white particles begin to emerge around him, and then he immediately felt his body…
“Oh? Ohh! Ohhh?!”
Bliss! Luo En only felt absolute bliss! Those small light particles rushed into his body, turning into pure energy that healed him. He felt his expended stamina instantly return to its peak.
“So, so powerful, s-sigh… Is this magic? It feels completely different from Sister Yisiweila’s Holy Light spells!” Luo En panted heavily, completely unaware that he had just made an extremely embarrassing sound. He no longer doubted the little fairy’s strength. With this magic, no wonder his father had made her his teacher.
Astraea, however, looked puzzled. Luo En’s reaction was too intense. When she used the healing spell on herself, why didn’t she have such a big reaction? How come she didn’t know her magic was this strong?
“You’re recovered? Then let’s begin.”
“Begin what?”
“To battle!”
Astraea drew her straight sword. Lily had already taken the initiative to walk aside. Now there was no one to stop the little fairy from giving Luo En a good thrashing! She couldn’t beat the baron, and she feared the muscular nun, but how could she be afraid of this rookie knight Luo En?
“Uh, Teacher Astraea, aren’t you just a spellcaster?” Although the little fairy looked somewhat skilled while holding a sword, Luo En didn’t think someone with such thin arms and legs could actually use a sword well. Kids should just play with magic. Swordsmanship was something only knights like him could master! Luo En was full of confidence.
“Shing!”
Astraea swung her straight sword, the tip grazing the tip of Luo En’s nose without harming him at all. By the time Luo En reacted, the little fairy had already held her straight sword vertically in front of her chest. The rough blade was still vibrating slightly. That ringing sound just now had come from the blade of the straight sword in her hand.
Luo En set aside his previous contempt. He now noticed that the little fairy’s current stance was the standard dueling posture of the kingdom’s nobility.
“I won’t use magic. Just attack me,” Astraea said. She was a spellcaster and also a swordsman. Few elves chose such a class combination, but she was no ordinary elf. Seeing Luo En finally draw his longsword again, a hint of excited smile appeared on Astraea’s solemn face. Yes, yes, that’s it! She couldn’t wait! God of Strength and Courage above, let her enjoy the coming battle! Battle, how exhilarating!
‘No, no, what am I thinking? Wasn’t I always a cowardly lizard? Why do I find fighting so enjoyable?!’
A voice appeared in Astraea’s mind from somewhere. That voice kept roaring in the little fairy’s head. Just hearing it made her feel as if infinite power surged through her body. However, soon a clear stream swept through, smoothing out all those chaotic thoughts in Astraea’s mind. She steadied herself, her eyes sharp as she stared at Luo En, who had assumed a stance and was charging at her.
Although elves look similar to humans, they are ultimately a different species. The physiology of elves is also somewhat different from humans. For instance, Astraea’s muscle density was greater than that of humans. Although she appeared to have thin arms and legs, her actual muscle strength was roughly equivalent to that of a healthy adult human male. But Astraea was a mischievous elf. She didn’t intend to clash head-on with Luo En. She had to hold back, so that later she might even be able to beat up Luo En again after he had trained and regained his confidence.
“Clang!”
The little fairy’s straight sword shot out like lightning, the tip tapping against the spine of the longsword. The force wasn’t strong; Luo En’s downward swing wasn’t even deflected much. Is that all? Luo En was a bit surprised. He had deliberately held back some strength to avoid actually cutting the little fairy. But the little fairy used the force from the straight sword to take a small step to the left. Then Luo En’s longsword merely brushed past her, not even touching a single strand of hair. Just as Luo En’s old force was exhausted and new force had yet to be generated, the little fairy’s straight sword was laid diagonally against the youth’s neck.
“Your reaction is too slow, and your sword strike isn’t decisive enough. Did you deliberately slow down that last move for me to see?” The little fairy didn’t forget to comment on Luo En’s swordsmanship.
It all happened too fast. Luo En was still thinking about how to comfort the little fairy afterward, only to turn his head and find a piece of iron pressed against his neck. The cold touch made him shiver.
“Holy crap!” Luo En was so startled that he even cursed, completely lacking the demeanor of a noble.
But the little fairy quickly retracted the straight sword and sheathed it at her waist. Seeing Luo En standing there dumbfounded, Astraea’s little face showed a mischievous expression. Then she deliberately said in a teasing tone, “Small-fry knight, can’t even withstand a single move from me, hehe~”
‘Huh? Why did I speak to Luo En in that tone?’ The little fairy was stunned. “Uh, I mean…” Then she shut her mouth. She had a premonition that if she continued speaking, she would definitely say some strange words.
Luo En looked at the little fairy whose expression was strange. The phrase “small-fry knight” that she had just blurted out kept looping in his mind. Who invented this little Astraea? How can she be so adorable? ‘Dad, I think I’m in love…’
Poke. The little fairy poked Luo En with her finger, as if wondering why he was staring at her in a daze. She didn’t dare to speak carelessly anymore. Somehow, after signing that contract, strange things started happening to her today. An inexplicable battle lust, involuntary strange words… Was she possessed by something unclean? Too scary. The little fairy wondered if she should go to the Tiers Port Church to find a priest and have them check out what was going on. Although after examining her, the priest would probably shout “Heteromorph, die!” and then grab her head and instantly refine her into an elf specimen.
“Clatter”
The longsword in Luo En’s hand clattered to the ground. Then the youth suddenly dropped to one knee and wrapped his arms around the little fairy’s stubby legs.
“Teacher Astraea! I want you to train me!”
“Huh? No, what? Wh-what did you say?!”
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A flush still lingered on the little fairy’s face. She suddenly felt a bit disappointed. Why didn’t Luo En hold on a little longer? Just a little more, and she could have felt that pleasure…
“Teacher Astraea, I want you to teach me how to become a qualified knight!”
By the God of Love and Beauty, how was it that Astraea found Luo En more and more agreeable to the eye?