Although Scathach believed that Lancer and Cu Chulainn had different personalities and fighting styles, she taught them the same 'fundamental' things, for example—'Rune Runes'.
However, compared to Lancer progress in spear techniques, his learning of 'Rune Runes' was truly frustrating.
The 'Rune Runes' were originally created by the chief Norse god, Odin. Scathach's attainment in Rune Runes could be said to be in no way inferior to Odin, the creator himself. Taught by her personally, it was logical that anyone with a bit of talent would be able to learn a lot. But the problem was Lancer...
"If the Primordial Runes are too difficult, then so be it. But why can he only sense these few ordinary runes?"
Although Lancer was constantly being beaten up, Scathach had always been positive about Lancer effort and talent before. But for Rune Runes, this was the one thing she really couldn't understand.
To put it simply, if Lancer were to copy it, there would be no big problem, it would just be a matter of power level. But the key was that if Lancer were to use it on his own in an actual fight, he would be completely useless, because it was too slow!
When Scathach used 'Rune Runes', she only needed to wave her hand or staff, and she didn't even need to deliberately draw a certain character for the 'Rune Runes' to activate. As for Cu Chulainn, he needed the help of a staff to use large 'Rune Runes', but for small things like 'lighting a fire', he could do it with a flick of his hand. As for Lancer...
He would draw on the ground with the staff Scathach gave him for a long time and in the end, could only freeze a small piece of land.
He didn't know if it was because of his right arm, but Lancer was more proficient in Rune Runes related to 'freezing', 'cold', 'sealing', and 'blood', but this was only compared to his other even worse aptitudes.
He didn't even know if it was Lancer illusion, but he always felt that Scathach, the perfect Queen of the Land of Shadows, almost lost her temper several times because of his 'failure'.
Every time he saw her subtle expression, he could always imagine his younger high school teacher from before—you are the worst class I have ever taught!
In the end, Scathach, who was almost in despair about Lancer ability to learn 'Rune Runes', could only temporarily seal the knowledge related to Rune Runes in Lancer mind.
If he had the chance to meet Scathach's other students, Lancer felt that he might be able to proudly say—I almost made our teacher cry.
Time was passing, and Lancer strength was also constantly improving. His physical qualities hadn't changed much, but his aura when he swung his long spear was gradually changing.
In the past, he would be filled with murderous intent every time he made a move, giving people the feeling of a fiend crawling out of hell. But with this period of training, this murderous intent was no longer released but was instead contained. Although his aura didn't seem as terrifying as before, both the murderous intent itself and he himself had become even more terrifying.
And as his strength increased, an inevitable thing happened.
"There's only one day left..."
That's right, there was only one day left until he had to leave.
These seventy days of life were like a dream for him. Although Leone hadn't 'resurrected', she had appeared in front of him in another way. In Scathach's training, his strength had risen steadily. In his interactions with Cu Chulainn, the great Celtic hero, he was gradually infected by his heroic spirit...
But all good things must come to an end, let alone his departure, which had been decided from the very beginning.
However, there was one more thing he had to do before he left.
"This time I'm not just itching for a fight~ Junior Brother~"
Cu Chulainn, who had taken off his protective gear, was holding the 'Gae Bolg' in his hand and showed Lancer an excited smile.
"I will go all out! Senior Brother!"
On the other side, Lancer expression was just as serious. After all, the weapons in their hands at this time were not the training spears from before, but the 'Gae Bolg' that also came from Scathach. If they were not careful, they could die on the spot.
Of course, Lancer believed that Scathach would stop them, but this clearly did not meet Scathach's requirements. This was a test, a test for him.
"Begin!"
With Scathach's command, Cu Chulainn, who was originally standing in the distance, launched a powerful attack on Lancer without hesitation.
Just as Scathach herself said, Lancer and Cu Chulainn were on two completely different paths.
'Attack! Attack! And attack again! Even if you are seriously injured, you must continue to attack! Only death can stop him!'
This sentence was undoubtedly the most suitable to describe Cu Chulainn's fighting frenzy. A wild and unrestrained personality coupled with a strong desire to attack, this was Cu Chulainn, the 'Hound of Culann', and the 'Son of Light of Ireland'!
The Gae Bolg in his hand turned into a red afterimage and enveloped Lancer, while Lancer on the other side calmly parried the other person's attacks with the weapon in his hand.
Scathach had once asked him, 'What is your original intention?'
Lancer answer was, 'To survive.'
So his fighting style was more 'rigorous' than Cu Chulainn's. He preferred defensive counterattacks over attacking.
This was not only to protect himself but also to protect the people he wanted to protect!
Unless he was absolutely sure of victory, he would never make a move easily!
If Cu Chulainn's attacks at this time were like a giant wave, then Lancer was like a giant rock standing in the middle of the waves.
Generally speaking, Cu Chulainn hated this kind of 'defensive' opponent the most, because fighting with this kind of opponent would lack passion, but...
Looking at the hair that was taken away by the long spear in Lancer hand as it grazed his forehead, the smile on his face grew more and more.
However, Lancer situation was even worse than Cu Chulainn's. His upper body was covered in bloody marks, and the one on his side was the most horrifying. But even so, Lancer expression didn't change at all. He was constantly trying to find an opportunity, even if it was fleeting!
One still, one moving was the best description of the two of them at this moment. But as the battle continued, Lancer breathing also began to become unstable. If the stalemate continued, Lancer would undoubtedly lose.
But it was at this moment that Cu Chulainn suddenly stopped and leaped back, leaving Lancer attack range.
The other person's choice undoubtedly surprised Lancer. He naturally knew the difference in strength between the two of them, but Cu Chulainn had already suppressed his strength to a range similar to his own. If he were to hold back any more, it would be an 'insult' to Lancer.
But Cu Chulainn didn't explain. Instead, he held his spear with both hands and assumed a strange stance.
At this moment, an alarm bell rang in Lancer heart. He knew what followed this starting stance!
'Gáe Bolg: Soaring Spear That Strikes with Death'
Cu Chulainn's famous ultimate move.
Almost at the same time the other person locked onto him, Lancer hairs stood on end. But at the same time, he was more excited!
The other person using this move could be said to be an 'acknowledgement' of him!
"Be careful! You might die from this move of mine~"
After saying that, he began to accelerate towards Lancer, and Lancer eyes widened. He knew that the principle of 'Gáe Bolg: Soaring Spear That Strikes with Death' was to reverse cause and effect to directly hit the enemy's heart. But the problem was that at a time like this, besides defending...
He couldn't back down!
Defense was for a counterattack!
If he only defended, he would only gradually fall into the enemy's rhythm!
Where is it! Where is it! The trajectory of the spear!!
"Rip~!!"
Accompanied by the sound of skin being cut, the crimson Gae Bolg grazed Lancer chest, while the long spear in Lancer hand was pointing directly at Cu Chulainn's brow!
The sparks that flew up when the long spears in their hands crossed even made the two of them look a bit ferocious.
"Stop!"
But at this moment, with a soft cry, Lancer and Cu Chulainn were like they had been paused, standing straight there.
"Both of my students are idiots, it's really a hassle."
Although she was complaining about her students, Scathach's face was smiling, because she was very satisfied with their performance.
Although Cu Chulainn's 'Gáe Bolg: Soaring Spear That Strikes with Death' had not been perfected, the prototype- a rough shape or embryonic form - of it was already visible. And although Lancer didn't even have a rough shape, he had actually found Cu Chulainn's attack route with just his intuition and decisive judgment.
The long spear that had appeared in her hand at some point lightly flicked at the spot where the two's weapons crossed...
"Bang!" X 2
Lancer and Cu Chulainn immediately rolled into a heap.
"Hiss~! Teacher! That hurts!"
"Master..."
But Scathach didn't pay attention to their complaints and instead tapped their heads with the long spear in her hand.
"Are you two idiots? Cu Chulainn, you should be clearer about the principle of the 'Gáe Bolg: Soaring Spear That Strikes with Death' than I am, right? Is that a move that can be used casually? Let alone the fact that you haven't even fully mastered it! And you! Lancer, I should have reminded you before the match started that this was an 'assessment', and the requirement wasn't to defeat Cu Chulainn, but to show me the results of your learning during this period."
"Well, I just trusted that you, Teacher, would definitely stop me~"
"Me too~ After all, the Master is so strong..."
He hadn't felt it before, but this time, Scathach seemed to be genuinely angry. Cu Chulainn knew that punishment was unavoidable, but there were also different degrees of punishment, so he quickly chose to flatter her, and Lancer did the same.
Looking at the identical performance of her two disciples, Scathach suddenly began to regret letting Cu Chulainn train Lancer.
"Um... Teacher, how was my assessment score this time?"
It has to be said that Lancer was a bit 'smarter' than Cu Chulainn. He knew that simple flattery was useless, so he simply changed the subject. The result was a rare glare from Scathach, but she didn't forget the main business.
"Although you didn't completely avoid Cu Chulainn's move, it was already very impressive for the current you. As my disciple, you are at least qualified."
The other person's words completely made Lancer breathe a sigh of relief, and he immediately fell onto the lawn, much to Leone's surprise...