[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World
CHAPTER 323: The Great Knight

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A beam of light slipped into the window slit, landing right on Tania's slumbering face.

His forehead wrinkled for a moment as such a strong intensity of light suddenly slipped into the retina. However, it only lasted until he finally opened his eyes.

For a moment, Tania fell silent. He only blinked a few times to get his eyes used to it. But then she realized she wasn't in her own room.

This fact made Tania instantly rise up and look around. Memories of everything that happened last night slowly surfaced in his head.

"Noah? "

There's no one around him. Even the figure that he remembered had shrouded him well was also non-existent.

The sky is clear after all. Based on Noelle's habits that Tania remembered, she should be outside right now, running her daily practice as usual.

He could also hear the sound of two metals colliding with each other not far from where he was. It was probably Noelle who was practicing.

After understanding the situation, Tania looked at herself.

It's covered well. Not even his pajamas showed the slightest trace of tangles.

"Noah …."

Knowing this made Tania happy. His trust in Noelle proved to be the right thing.

Tania with a still somewhat limp body tried to get off the mattress, and improve her own appearance in front of the mirror. After that, she covered herself with Noelle's jacket hanging on the back of the chair.

Without changing clothes, Tania directly came out of the room, took the bread supplies from her own room, then went outside the house.

The first thing that greeted his eyes was the beautiful sight of a beautiful snow-white forest.

This house Noelle put in the village area like Artof, but he deliberately kept her away from the settlement so as not to feel disturbed. And Tania also supported the idea.

In the other direction, there were two figures who were fighting each other. They were the source of the commotion that Tania had heard since she was still in the room.

There, at a speed that normal humans could not keep up with, Rudra repeatedly stabbed and swung his spear. However, on the other hand Noelle also used everything she had to fend off and dodge.

Noelle used her own blood to tie Rudra's legs to stay in place, but unfortunately she was unsuccessful. Rudra had jumped first, and was hurtling towards him at an unreasonable speed.

Of course people must be thinking how he could make such a move with such heavy armor. However, it was basically Rudra's own body, so it was natural that he could control it well.

Although Noelle continued to fend off and avoid his attacks, the ability of the Spear Begwun should not be underestimated at all.

Just as he was about to stab Noelle, the tip of the spear suddenly disappeared, and instantly gave a terrible pain in his left waist.

Noelle jumped back, creating a great distance between herself and Rudra.

Even though she tried to create distance, Noelle herself knew that it was in vain. To fight Rudra, rather than being able to fend off and dodge, he had better use his ability to monitor every blind spot on his body. Because from all those points Rudra would attack.

The portable house had a model of a stage house, so the terrace on which Tania was sitting was almost one and a half meters high from the ground level.

There, Tania was silent, eating her bread while paying attention to all the movements Noelle and Rudra were doing.

Rudra created a style of horses that looked heavy, then darted forward like bullets towards Noelle who was still thinking of a suitable strategy.

Rudra's spearhead pointed at Noelle's left shoulder, and Noelle instantly changed the direction of his trajectory with her own sword. After that, the two continued to attack each other and fend off as if they had understood each other what each of them was thinking.

"That's great! You make good use of everything you have! "

Rudra started getting excited, and jumped up to hit Noelle from close range. However, Noelle had already changed positions. He would not use his sword but use his bare hands to instantly catch one leg of Rudra, and swing it with all his might.

Although it was only empty armor, Rudra somehow became extremely heavy. Noelle had to use both hands to create the right momentum for Rudra to be thrown in the direction he wanted.

"Thank you for the compliment! "

After saying that, Noelle immediately threw Rudra a few dozen meters away, right at a large rock that looked very sturdy.

However, the rock that looks solid is actually very weak.

Rudra fixed his position in the air, and would land on the rock with one foot. But, his body weight was beyond belief, and it smashed the stone with just a single stomp.

"Did you fail to slow yourself down in the air? "

Noelle had suddenly been standing beside her, and Rudra reflexively swung his own arm to get rid of Noelle. But it failed.

Noelle had leaped first, using that momentum to stand on Rudra's arm, before finally kicking Rudra's head violently so that a loud thud rang to Tania's ears.

It might have been disrespectful since Rudra was far, much older than him, but that was what Rudra wanted; for Noelle to be able to fight without restraint.

"What kind of fighting style are you using? "

While walking backwards, Rudra prepared to attack as he asked that.

Noelle is the same. He tried to catch his breath and form the stance of the horses Rudra had never seen.

Finally, Noelle replied, "The fighting style is more ancient, and more modern than you know. Well, you can call this my own fighting style."

Rudra became more and more interested. He laughed and stuck his spear on the ground. After that, he returned to his previous position.

Noelle who saw that would not want to be confused. "Are you not going to use a gun? "

"I want to face you face to face, empty-handed."

Hearing that made Noelle put on a defiant smile. He also stuck his sword into the ground beside him, making Rudra wonder.

"Are you not going to use a gun? "

Noelle shook her head, and instantly changed her posture. This time her posture was different from the one Rudra had previously seen.

Noelle lowered her body slightly, both arms bent and positioned firmly, slightly backward following the position of the legs.

His hands clenched, pointed the fist at Rudra, and his gaze quickly cooled.

CQC technique: modification.

It was the horses commonly used in close combat, but Rudra felt that this was something different.

With his vigilance increased, Rudra also prepared to attack. He lifted one leg, put it forward.

As if leaping through space, Rudra had been before Noelle with just a single step. This was supposed to be something of a surprise, but Noelle did not change her expression at all.

Noelle calmly fended off Rudra's fists aimed at her face, and used that momentum to counterattack a kick towards the calf.

Although Noelle's legs were completely uncoated by the armor, her strength was still able to withstand as well as deliver an attack on Rudra's armor. This was because of the powerful physique of a vampire that was accompanied by body strengthening magic.

At the same time, Noelle removed the power from her remaining arms and legs, then began to close the distance between herself and Rudra.

His movements were so smooth, that even the very experienced Rudra got off guard. And as Rudra came to his senses, Noelle was already behind him, about to give a slash with her own hands towards Rudra's neck.

Unfortunately Rudra realized that a little faster than Noelle had anticipated, so Rudra managed to make a defensive stance just in time.

Rudra quickly turned around while tightly grasping Noelle's wrist, then used the momentum created to throw Noelle into the air.

No. gabe. Actually, Rudra's intention was to slam Noelle to the ground. But Noelle had already freed herself so much that Rudra's goal was not met. Finally, Noelle landed safely unscathed not far in front of Rudra.

"I don't remember any martial arts like that. Has the age been very developed? "

Noelle raised one corner of her lips, forming a vile smile that felt disdainful.

"Six hundred years is enough for this civilization to flourish. But, you misunderstood."

"What–"

Just as Rudra was about to ask what he meant, Noelle was already before him, with a fist pointed straight at the face.

Rudra had no time to set up the defense, so he received a fist from Noelle until it bounced a few meters back.

But, not stopping there, Noelle appeared behind him, and kicked Rudra's body back into position as he was hit earlier.

" … I understand. I think it feels weird."

Rudra had fixed his position, and was ready to attack at any moment. Then, Noelle further explained, "I did learn martial arts, but it was all not very useful in a real fight where no rules apply. Finally, I combined all the moves I thought were effective, and created a powerful fighting style."

That was the secret behind Noelle's fighting style. He combined all of his knowledge of battle moves in various streams and martial arts, eventually forming a set of fighting styles suitable for him.

The modified CQC technique was the only technique he maintained, although he had changed it slightly for his own convenience.

"In that case, I'll be serious too! "

Rudra's figure disappeared, and now appeared right beside Noelle.

Rudra used his own arm and used a 'chop' technique to Noelle's shoulder, but Noelle reacted in time so as to dodge and counterattack at the same time.

However, it has no effect. Rudra held back his attack and instead smashed his own head into Noelle's head. He also exerted strength on his fist, and directly punched powerfully right at Noelle's solar plexus.

Oxygen spewed out, and Noelle could not hold her body bouncing far back.

As he got up, he looked at Rudra in annoyance. "If I were a human being, I would be dead."

"That's right. It's a good thing you're not an ordinary human being" Rudra said as he again appeared before Noelle and gave a 'chop' horizontally towards Noelle's neck.

Noelle dodged it by bending her legs slightly, then using her own palm to give a strong shockwave to Rudra's armour.

Noelle herself knew that shock waves would be meaningless considering Rudra had no biological body, but that was enough to buy time.

Shortly after the shockwave was launched, Noelle had disappeared, and again appeared behind Rudra. However, this time it was not a punch or a kick, but rather a slash with a sword aimed at Rudra's neck.

But before the blade hit Rudra's neck, Noelle had stopped his movements.

Without turning around, Rudra asked, "Why don't you continue attacking? "

Noelle was also grunted. "I can ask you the same thing."

The reason Noelle stopped her movements was because she was aware that something was ready to stab her in the neck at any time from behind.

It was a spear, connected by a very thin thread, connected to Rudra's fingers.

Although Begwun's spear could give its user teleportation ability, it would be meaningless if the user did not come into contact with it.

The terms of use were the same as both Noelle swords. And it was possible, all weapons had a similar effect, except for Zephiroth who was able to absorb magic energy passively.

The thread was used to keep Rudra and his spear connected, and to make Rudra able to use Begwun's power at any time.

Although Noelle had done the perfect opening with the intention of decapitating Rudra, she had failed because Rudra had targeted her neck at the same time.

It's a dead end. None of them will attack if this is the result.

"Can we consider this a series? "

"I think so."

Noelle sighed and lowered her sword. At the same time, the spear behind him also came over, and it was now in Rudra's hands.

"It was a good fight" Rudra said as he turned around and offered Noelle a warm handshake.

"Well, sure," Noelle replied as she responded to the handshake.

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From where she sat, Tania saw Rudra walking away from Noelle. This made Tania instantly stand up, pack up the things she was carrying out, and immediately run small towards Noelle.

"Good job." Is what Tania said once she arrived at Noelle's side.

Before Tania arrived, Noelle had first dropped her body to the ground, and was trying to catch her breath.

His body was drenched in sweat, even though this place was extremely cold.

Tania crouched down and looked at Noelle warmly from the spot.

"The fight ended in a series."

" … Rudra is superior to me. You're aware yourself, too, aren't you? "

What Noelle said was true. During the fight, Rudra was far superior to Noelle.

Although Noelle had flexibility and a variety of attacks, Rudra was somehow able to withstand all of them, whereas Rudra was otherwise, Rudra did not have much variety of attacks, either, and he only made use of his spear abilities to create a combination of deadly attacks that could take down Noelle.

Although Noelle looked superior, in fact she could not be compared to Rudra. Rudra's ability in battle had grown to a level that noelle could not reach now.

The reason they look drawn is due to the experience factor.

Although Rudra was far ahead in terms of 'flying hours', it had been more than 600 years since Rudra had last fought. On the other hand, Noelle fought almost every day, and she also never missed her regular practice.

But, even though 600 years had already passed without a fight, Rudra still maintained such a formidable ability. Noelle unhesitatingly admitted that the title of knight was indeed worthy of her.

"really. Rudra was superior, but Noah was also great."

Tania keeps saying what she thinks is the way it is, without exaggerating.

This made Noelle strangely happy. She smiled with satisfaction, and turned to look at Tania, but she calmly turned her face again.

"I can see it. Pink, it's cute."

Tania realized where Noelle's eyes looked before, but she didn't panic, and calmly tightened her legs and thighs to cover the visible part.

Tania's calm demeanor made Noelle again ask, whether this girl actually cared about such a thing or not.

Currently, Tania still wears pajamas of loose one-piece model dresses. It had no subordinates, and was actually quite short, only covering up the base of its knees alone.

That was why, when Tania squatted down, Noelle could see it clearly.

"Didn't you see him last night? "

"Do you want me to see it? "

The two stared at each other as they asked each other questions in response.

From that reaction Tania immediately knew that Noelle last night had done absolutely nothing to her. Not even his clothes.

Somehow, it felt a little disappointing.

Noelle was fully aware of the thought, although Tania did not show much expression while looking at her.

That was why, he immediately turned the conversation in another direction.

"Keep that aside, we must immediately complete the ritual."

Noelle sighed, then rose to a sitting position and returned her sword to the form of a small accessory. After which, he stood up and did a slight stretch before finally walking towards the house.

Tania stood up and followed him from behind, quietly, without the slightest sound. However, Noelle could feel a strong gaze from him.

Today, they will finally get the last catalyst needed, the queen's blood. After that, they were finally able to complete the ritual necessary to free the queen.

Thanks to Tania, Noelle finally found out where the catalyst was hidden, and she will soon get it today as well.

But–

"Hey, Tania."

"Hmm? "

Noelle's steps stopped, and Tania also followed him, tilting her head while staring in confusion.

In the next instant, a question came out of Noelle's mouth. " … Did you see Rudra?"

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