I Became An Academy Spearman

The first attack was very important in a fight, because it greatly influenced the outcome.

Even in other areas of life, acting first would generally provide a significant advantage.

For someone who wielded a spear…

It meant a great opportunity.

…

“All right. I thank you for the honor.”

Han naturally accepted Leonhard’s words with a slight bow. As he spoke and moved, he was able to expel some tension from inside, which made room for the incoming adrenaline.

Then he immediately activated his mana.

……!

Instead of imbuing a small amount of mana into the spear as he had done in the entrance exam, Han Seong enveloped his entire body in mana, to further accelerate his movements.

The moment he took his first step, his body shot out like a beam of light.

“……”

Soon several things entered his field of vision. His target, Leonhard, quickly expanded in his vision.

Swoosh!

His hands swung the spear as if they had become one with the spear.

Han did not aim at Leonhard’s vital points because this was a sparring bout, choosing to aim instead at Leonhard’s right shoulder. In a glance, he reduced the distance needed to deliver the attack.

And as he expected…

Leonhard should be able to handle it.

There was a huge difference between their attribute kinds, so he knew he would not be able to finish him off in a single attack. The fight was just beginning.

Fortunately, Leonhard’s attribute levels were relatively low, not an absurd difference to where he would get blown out of the water. Although in the future the gap might increase, he had this opportunity to measure himself against the main character.

Leonhard fended off the attack with a look of surprise at his unexpected speed.

Clang

A great spark shot out as the metal of their weapons bit at each other.

His spear bounced shockingly from the force, but he kept it on point.

Leonhard had only made a slight movement with his hands. However, his own hands felt an enormous force as if he was facing a wall.

He could tell who was the main character. He could feel the superiority even in basic capabilities.

But he wasn’t worried about it.

Because from the very beginning he knew what he was up against.

Swoosh!

He immediately swung the spear to attack again, using the force of the rebound.

Clang

The second attack was also repelled by Leonhard’s sword.

But he didn’t care either.

He had anticipated what would happen.

As proof of this, Leonhard took a step back at this point.

I must not stop now.

He moved his spear faster, attacking without delay.

Clang

When Leonhard parried his spear thrust, he attacked horizontally, taking advantage of inertia. The shrill sounds of iron rang out almost in succession.

The two weapons clashed repeatedly.

Clang, Clang, Clang

In a metaphorical sense, it was as if the weapons were bells. Only two hands together can ring a bell. And every bell has an inherent ego – it needs to be heard over the other bells.

The ringing sounds continued to reverberate.

Clang, Clang, Clang

The spear was constantly repelled by the sword. Sparks flew.

Although it seemed that Han’s offensive had reached a meaningless stalemate, his mind was more focused. His heart was burning.

This is okay.

Only his offensive was being blocked. But he wasn’t under attack. His attack was like clapping, moving one hand while the other remained still.

That was because Leonhard was forced to be at a distance where he couldn’t reach him with his sword, while he could take advantage of his weapon’s reach to attack furiously. Posted only on NovelUtopia

In addition, Leonhard’s sword rebounded harder and harder against his spear head, but he was able to use the force of the rebound to attack with more force. That, combined with his exhaustive training regimen, meant his finesse was enhanced as well. This caused Leonhard to be unable to do anything but defend himself.

Han had the main character practically stuck in an endless loop of attacks.

He planned to maintain the current offensive until the end of the fight.

He believed he could win. Leonhard was not used to spears. No, no one ever got used to them here, which was seen in how easily they were cast aside.

But only a spear could have such an ingenious range advantage.

When their gazes met, Han realized the impact of this effect.

“…….”

Leonhard’s look of pity when he told him to attack first had been replaced by a rigid expression. He was sure everyone could see it.

The reality was different than anticipated. No one had known that a common grade attribute that elicited contempt actually had an extremely strong side.

Clang, Clang, Clang

Without realizing it, he had continued to swing his spear while lost in thought. It was as natural as breathing.

Could it be because he had been cutting the air with a spear for two months? No! This was different. He felt like he was resonating with the spear, almost at one with it, even though he was facing someone armed for the first time.

Even he couldn’t understand it.

Han couldn’t believe he could use the spear with such practicality in his first fight.

Clang, Clang, Clang

So far, Leonhard still had not had time to mount an effective counterattack.

Han could see yet more clearly from before. Shoulders, thighs, sides, arms…. He was aiming his spear everywhere but at his vital points. The next part of Leonhard’s body he aimed his spear at would be difficult for him to defend. But even if he managed to block it, there was no way he could counterattack.

And even if he tried to force an attack, Han planned to take advantage of the gap Leonhard would leave.