I Gave Up on Conquering the Heroines – Chapter 91

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: FusionX
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“You’re struggling so hard to prevent the end of the world that’s not even in your generation, but far in the future! Standing against an enemy that no one knows about, that no one will thank you for! You’ve gone mad! And I absolutely love madmen! I like you!”

“…”

Chatter chatter.

Blah blah blah.

Throughout Transylvania’s impressed rambling, I couldn’t hide my disgruntled expression.

This person’s habit hadn’t changed even after being dragged before Draken and coming back.

‘Gone mad, they say. That’s a bit harsh.’

It was not like I was trying to make some noble sacrifice or become a hero.

I just wanted to go home.

If they want to overestimate that, I’m grateful, but…

“I’ve never met someone like you before! I’ll help you! I’m saying I’ll specially accompany you on your journey!”

Transylvania blocked my path, laughing heartily.

Help, they say.

Certainly, I keenly realized this time that I needed comrades.

I don’t mean helpers who assist with funding, future predictions, mana stone processing, or communications.

I mean someone who can fight by my side like Undecided, and watch my back.

The term ‘comrade-in-arms’ might be more appropriate.

Right now, I need a comrade-in-arms.

The sight of Draken that I saw in the reverse world was truly magnificent.

I boasted that we could kill him if we could just deal damage, but alone, I’d only be able to chip away at him little by little until I died of old age.

Whether it’s a swordsman who has mastered secret techniques, or an archmage who has mastered 10th tier magic, I need someone strong.

In that sense, Transylvania was undoubtedly the best candidate for a companion.

They were one of the strongest in the current world setting, having invested all their stats in power.

“No. I don’t need your help.”

“What did you say?!”

Of course, that was only if that power could be used.

Transylvania couldn’t use it.

I realized that clearly after visiting the reverse world.

What help could someone who trembled in fear at just hearing Draken’s name be?

It was not like they just fell into a status ailment from fear as soon as we entered.

They were in a state where they knelt and begged even when facing Belphegor, whom they could easily cut down.

“What’s the reason?!”

“I don’t hang out with cowards.”

“W-what…”

Unable to refute being called a coward, Transylvania’s shoulders slumped.

Though I said this, I too had my mental state shattered the moment I entered the reverse world.

The difference between me and Transylvania was that I was a player, and Transylvania was an NPC.

Unlike me, who gained the Mental Fortitude trait as a reward for achieving an achievement, Transylvania was destined to fear Draken for life.

Because they were an NPC designed that way.

They probably wouldn’t be able to overcome it until the very end.

‘Or maybe not.’

Thinking of the main heroines who regained their memories beyond the limits of the timeline, albeit due to an error, it might not necessarily be the case…

For now, the probability of Transylvania being helpful in the final boss battle was extremely low.

However, it would be a waste to throw away this opportunity after gaining Transylvania’s favor.

As I was pondering what to do,

“If accompanying you is difficult… Let me give you one piece of help.”

“What kind of help?”

“You seemed to be using Dakia-style swordsmanship. Am I right?”

“That’s right.”

They recognized Dakia-style swordsmanship?

I thought it was a long-lost swordsmanship.

It was not strange for Transylvania, who has lived for hundreds of years, to know about the Dakia-style.

“Your stance, breathing, everything was a mess. It’s too frustrating to watch. I’ll have to teach you swordsmanship.”

“…?”

What are they talking about?

My Dakia-style Swordsmanship trait was at level 10.

That was generally the highest level one could achieve and yet they looked at my swordsmanship and said it was a mess?

“Don’t tell me. Have you mastered the Dakia-style?”

“What are you suddenly talking about? I’m the one who created and established the secret technique of the Dakia-style.”

“…”

Transylvania tilted their head.

They were not just at the level of mastering that secret technique of swordsmanship.

They were saying that they were the very person who created that secret technique?

This person who just moments ago seemed like a coward and a pushover suddenly looked different.

“Since I’ve taken a liking to you, I don’t mind teaching you the secret technique.”

“Uh… No thanks. I’ll pass.”

“Why?!”

It was true that I didn’t like their arrogant attitude, but that was not why I refused.

The secret technique of swordsmanship was the highest realm that only chosen geniuses could reach.

It was truly the realm of superhumans.

Could an ordinary person like me reach such a place?

Even if I could reach it, who knows how long it would take.

I needed to finish everything within the next 2 years, I couldn’t afford to spend years trying to master a secret swordsmanship technique.

“Let me teach you! I beg you!”

“I said no. I don’t have the talent.”

“That you don’t have talent… is true! But still, there’s no harm in trying to learn! Try learning once and then decide! It’s free! It’s a chance to get lessons from the founder of the secret technique for free!”

Transylvania suddenly grabbed my clothes and clung to me.

Why were they so desperate to teach me?

“Why are you being so persistent…”

“If you met the successor of a swordsmanship that was already lost and gone, wouldn’t you want to teach them?”

Ah.

I understood now.

It was the feeling of a veteran player meeting a newbie in a dead game.

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“You’re safe! Investor!”

Tay came running out with tears in her eyes.

I was glad Tay was safe too.

Looking around, there was no damage to the city at all.

It seemed Belphegor didn’t throw a tantrum as she retreated, she must have been in a hurry to escape.

“What on earth was that black sky just now?”

“…”

Tay’s hands were still trembling.

Belphegor said she came following the scent of Kali’s dead soul.

I realized that Kali’s dead soul should always be disguised except for special occasions, but the most fundamental solution was for me to leave Basel.

If possible, it was better not to stay long in any city.

“Tay. Listen carefully. If something like today happens again, run straight to the Clockwork City in the north. This address is a safe house.”

I wrote down the address of Cern’s (former) house for Tay.

She could escape there if she was in danger.

It was where Linda was, who could contact me immediately.

Currently, Tay was the only one who could process black mana stones, so her value was considerable.

“When you get there, there’s a clockwork doll. Tell her my name. She’ll let you in.”

“I just need to say the name Undecided, right?”

“Uh…”

Undecided beside me flinched, did I tell Tay my name was Undecided?

My memory was hazy.

“Actually, my name is Yoo-jin.”

“…Undecided. My name.”

“W-what? Investor, your name wasn’t Undecided? Then all this time I’ve been calling someone else’s name… Ah, ugh.”

Tay staggered as if she was about to faint.

I grabbed her shoulders firmly to steady her, and Tay lightly hit my chest with a slightly sulky face.

“I gave you an alias before and forgot about it until now.”

“I’m upset… I don’t think I’ll get over being upset easily.”

“Then what would make it better?”

“Next time you come, please bring a black mana stone. I think that would make it better. Ordinary mana stones aren’t enough to improve my skills anymore. I want to process your mana stones and improve my skills.”

“Alright. I’ll definitely bring one.”

Even at a time like this, she was only thinking about improving her skills.

She was admirable.

She was so admirable that I unconsciously patted her head again.

“It’s a promise. I’ll definitely improve my skills more, so that you can’t ignore me.”

“Ignore? I’m not ignoring you at all right now.”

“That’s not what I mean. As dwarves improve their skills, they grow… Ugh! Never mind! Just take this and go quickly!”

Suddenly getting irritated, Tay hit my chest.

In her hand was a bundle of letters.

No. This kid.

I told her to burn them…

“I didn’t have time to burn them. No, actually, they seemed like really important letters. I couldn’t bring myself to burn them.”

“Thank you. There probably won’t be any more letters coming here from now on.”

“That’s good news. I was having a hard time with letters pouring in from big shots almost every day. It was so burdensome…”

I owed Tay a lot.

The workshop was in chaos trying to send back the people who had evacuated to the bunker, it would be inconsiderate to stay any longer in this situation.

I waved goodbye to Tay and left the workshop.

“You’re late. You said you’d just give them a brief greeting.”

“…You’re still here.”

As soon as we left the workshop, Transylvania approached, unfolding their arms as if they had been waiting.

Undecided hesitated, seemingly not very pleased with Transylvania’s presence.

She still kept my hand firmly on her head.

Since seeing me pat Tay, she hadn’t let me take my hand off her head.

“You’ve taken off your armor?”

“It was cumbersome. Having lost my horse, what kind of knight duty could I perform? I’m thinking of quitting at this opportunity.”

The Kingdom of Gallia lost a well-trained warhorse and a set of full plate armor overnight.

That’s what they get for appointing such a rogue as a knight…

I felt solemn just thinking about it.

“It’s been a long time since I had a swordsmanship disciple! This is no time to be doing things like being a knight!”

Transylvania laughed heartily, as if excited.

They seemed unable to contain themselves after meeting a newbie after a long time.

Although I did say I’d try out the secret technique since Transylvania begged me so much…

I was still skeptical.

No matter how I looked at it, it seemed like they only said I could learn the secret technique to prevent me from running away.

Swordsmanship trait level 11.

Commonly known as the secret technique of swordsmanship, it was the highest realm allowed only to a few chosen strong ones.

In other words, it was a place only superhumans could reach.

One of the representative secret techniques of swordsmanship,

The secret technique of the Frost-style swordsmanship was called “Unity of Body and Sword”, meaning reaching a state where the body and sword become one.

It meant being able to wield your whole body like a sword and handle the sword freely as if it were your own body.

This was the reason why Yerina was so strong.

Then a question arose.

The secret technique of the Frost-style was quite famous, but what about the secret technique of Dakia-style?

“So what exactly is the secret technique of the Dakia-style?”

Dakia-style was basically a swordsmanship focused on attack.

Most of its techniques were offensive moves, and even the few defensive moves allowed for simultaneous attack and defense.

It was that aggressive of a swordsmanship… so what could its secret technique be?

“The secret technique of the Dakia-style basically focuses on breaking the limits of sword attacks. It expands the range of attack, which was originally limited to where the blade could reach. The air, the wind becomes the blade edge, cutting the opponent. Hmm… It might be faster to show you.”

Transylvania, who had been explaining, stopped talking and put their hand on their sword hilt.

I tensed up, thinking another incomprehensible lecture was about to start, but it seemed they were going to demonstrate right away.

“In short.”

Swish.

The blade was drawn in the blink of an eye, scattering light and at first glance, it seemed like they had cut nothing but empty air.

But simultaneously, a strong wind blew forward.

“It’s like this.”

A long groove was carved into the ground along the trajectory of their swing.

At the end of that groove, which extended for dozens of meters, the base of a tree was cleanly cut, and it collapsed with a crash.

For a moment I thought it was sword aura, but there was no use of magic power throughout the process.

They had launched a long-range sword strike using only their sword and their body.

“Well. There’s nothing better than this for a visual demonstration. But the secret technique of the Dakia-style doesn’t end with simply launching sword strikes. You need to approach it with the concept of expanding the range of attack-”

“Master. Please teach me.”

“What… Why are you suddenly being so creepy…”

I have to learn this.

I absolutely must learn this.

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[Yu jin is a gold digger frfr just not for money]