Only I Am A Reader

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish…

Killing! Delivering death was the true essence of the sword. Everyone had to hold themselves back in the competition that was more of a spar, but it was only when they swung to kill that their true abilities blossomed on the field!

'This is definitely exaggerated.'

Although he wasn't running around alongside the valiant youths, what Leo was doing didn't differ that much from them. He was killing every monster that his eyes met. However…

Swish! Craaaaa!

He didn't have to search for monsters, they were all intentionally coming for him!

'I thought it might change when I took his place…'

The reason for that was pretty simple. He was currently experiencing what it was like to be in a protagonist's shoes, to be always met with ridiculous situations!

If one was to discard novel logic, did it really make sense for all of the middle-leveled monsters to be all targeting the last two on the stage just because they were supposed to be the strongest sword users of the younger generation?

Of course, they were the most obvious targets, and getting rid of a future obstacle to the invasion was definitely worth the trouble. However, pushing such a big chunk of the flying army to fight just two enemies made the intellectual monsters look dumb once again.

"Don't spend too much energy, this is just the beginning."

Standing back to back with Yeon, Leo's White Tiger continuously reaped the fantasy monster's lives. As a reader, he couldn't say he didn't enjoy scenes where the protagonist and the heroine fought side to side against an unimaginable enemy, but he was somehow thrown into one of these scenes himself!

Originally, Geochin was the one supposed to take his place, creating a faint bond with the future Heavenly Demon as they dealt with the cannon fodder that stupidly kept throwing their lives away at them…

However, that was something that Leo denied occurring in front of his eyes! Even if he didn't have the plot armor of a protagonist, he had to be the one standing next to Yeon in such a dangerous situation. This was the main reason as to why he couldn't let Geochin have that win!

"Mhm!"

Yeon's Black Heaven Jade moved even faster than him. Even as they tried to take down every monster before it landed, the numbers accumulated around them, filling the stage around them. Their mastery of the intricate Heavenly Reign Steps allowed them to go unscathed till now, but it was greatly exhausting to deal with enemies from all directions…

Leo was used to getting beat down by Cheon Chang so the situation wasn't extremely hard for him, but Yeon wasn't doing much worse either. Rather, by leaving their backs to each other, their movements seemed to sync as their swords followed the same rhythm!

'Where is it?'

While Pung Miyoung wholeheartedly encouraged her peers to make a move and the main stage was overcrowded with monsters. Geochin's eyes were quickly scanning the field, he had to find it so he could join in!

The lackluster iron sword that was destroyed wasn't just any sword that could be found on the street. It was actually a custom-made weapon that emphasized the sword's lightness to allow his use of the extreme speed sword, without it, he couldn't really use his full force…

<There!>

He was planning to find something close amid the fallen weapon on the battlefield, but Namgung Geom told him that there was a sword that was even more suitable for him than the one he used. Since there was no knowing when the chaos was going to end, it was more important for Geochin to find it first. Besides…

"Y-you piece of trash! You dare appear in front of me after what you did?!"

Within a small enclosure hidden between the audience seats, Namgung Geumryong was trembling as he cowered in fear. He wouldn't have normally had the courage to confront the assaulting monsters, let alone now that he lost his main sword hand! Hiding was the only thing that made sense for him!

"You really don't change, do you?"

"G-go away! You will attract the monsters here! If you leave right now, I will let my father spare your life!"

Namgung Geumryong somehow managed to suppress a part of his arrogance, making a compromise for the sake of his safety. Unfortunately for him, Geochin had no need for that 'favor'.

"I'm surprised, but no thank you. I'm not even sure if your great father will be making it alive out of here."

Just like the rest of powerhouses attending the Sword Conference, Namgung Jang was currently engaged with a gigantic manticore. Not to mention his son, he was all busy just fighting for his own survival…

"Alas, I can't help being grateful to you since you kept such a treasure for me. I will use it with great care…"

Geochin's eyes moved to the sheathed sword hidden in Namgung Geumryong's embrace. Without any further delay, he immediately grabbed hold of it, unsheathing it to reflect a sinister smile on his face.

Shiing!

"As thanks, I will let you experience a painless release. Goodbye."

Swish!

Taking the life of the number one target on his revenge list, Geochin felt unsatisfied that he didn't get to inflict the same amount of pain that he suffered under his despicable cousin's hand. In reality, he only ended him quickly because he had no time to properly deal with him…

"Good sword!"

<I already told you so!>

Pushing away the unpleasant thoughts, Geochin flawlessly swung the Blue Dragon. As to be expected of the sword used by the Murim Lord in his young age, the sword was extremely swift!

<Now focus on dealing with this!>

Craaaa!

Just as he came out from the hidden enclosure, a harpy just happened to screamingly descend, presenting him with the opportunity to test the sword!

Swish!

Sparks of lightning crackled around the sword as the harpy's head flew off. With no time to make lengthy decisions, he quickly considered his next move.

"Baekho orabeoni, take it!"

At that moment, something flew above the main stage as a suppressed shout entered his ears…