Chapter 358: 350 Reiger’s Expectation_2
Recalling the style of Nazarick in the latter part of the original work, Reiger’s brows deeply furrowed.
He had known from the start that he was not cut from the same cloth as those guys, and he was absolutely incompatible with Ainz, the protagonist of the original story.
For the moment, the two sides were in a state of peaceful coexistence, because Reiger had an agenda with them, and Ainz also had reservations about Reiger’s mystery and strength, not daring to casually approach him. However, this situation was bound not to last for long.
After all, Reiger had never opened his heart to Ainz and Nazarick. At times, he even thought of taking action against them. Nazarick’s people might have also sensed this, adopting the same caution towards Reiger and never relaxing their attitude towards him.
In this manner, conflict between the two sides was just a matter of time.
This was not only felt by several clever individuals in Nazarick, Reiger had the same sensation.
But...
"So what?"
Reiger relaxed his scowling brow.
"If our paths do not align, then we cannot conspire together. If this conflict is inevitable, then it might as well be said, it is for the best."
At least, in this way, Reiger no longer had to hesitate and could confidently take action against Nazarick.
If it were those guys, they would certainly provide him with a good deal of experience points, and might even turn out to be an extraordinary source of advanced experience.
Thinking this way, Reiger actually felt an anticipation, looking forward to a proper confrontation with the Guardians of Nazarick.
Of course, the accumulation of daily effort was very important as well.
Now, not yet fully at odds with Nazarick, seeking out strong magic creatures as opponents was also a good choice.
With this thought, Reiger left the inn, ready to head to the adventurer guild to gather information on the magical creatures in the surrounding area first.
However, this plan was suddenly disrupted the moment Reiger arrived at the street in front of the inn’s main entrance.
"Lord Brilliant!"
With such a shout, a person Reiger did not expect appeared before him.
It was Brian Angelos.
Just to see, yesterday’s genius Swordsman who looked completely listless and defeated was starkly different today. He cleaned himself up neatly and appeared before Reiger.
He seemed to have been waiting here for quite some time, and as soon as he saw Reiger, he approached with a joyful expression on his face.
"What are you doing here?"
Reiger looked at Brian in surprise.
Brian also looked at Reiger, but with a respectful demeanor, as though he wasn’t facing a young man much younger than himself but a life mentor walking ahead of him, his attitude extremely humble.
"I came especially to find you, Lord Brilliant."
Brian bowed to Reiger, his humble manner completely different from the day before.
"If you were looking for me, why didn’t you go inside?" Reiger didn’t know Brian’s purpose but still said, "Just tell the staff at the inn, and they should have come to notify me in my room."
"No, how could I presume to bother you with my personal matters?" Brian quickly waved his hands and shook his head, saying, "Such a troubling matter, naturally I could not be so rude as to insist upon a visit. Waiting here for you to come out is the only way to show my sincerity."
Hearing this, Reiger roughly guessed Brian’s intention.
The way the other party was speaking while staring at the sword at his waist also told Reiger what he had come for.
"Speak." Reiger didn’t point it out directly, merely suppressing his surprise and saying, "What do you want from me?"
Brian immediately straightened his posture.
"I wish to request that you teach me swordsmanship." Brian said earnestly, "The stroke you made with your sword yesterday, Lord Brilliant, I simply could not contain the thought that arose in me, and so I could not help but shamelessly come to ask you."
This was truly what Brian believed.
After yesterday’s confrontation with Reiger, Brian had regained his former confidence. No longer disheartened, he thought of picking up the blade again and starting from scratch to train himself.
This time, he firmly believed that with his efforts, he could truly gain a strength he had never had before, aspiring for the day he could reach Reiger’s realm, the level he witnessed in that battle in the Ye·Lantier Northern Forest.
However, as soon as he thought of the strike delivered by Reiger, Brian found himself unable to fall asleep last night no matter what.
There was no helping it, that strike was too astounding. It made Brian feel as if his own once-prideful "Falling Tiger Whistle" now seemed like child’s play, hardly worth showing off.
Clem longed for Reiger’s "Thunderclap Flash," an admiration for formidable strength, but the feelings that Brian had upon witnessing Reiger’s "Thunderclap Flash" were more profound.
Because Reiger’s "Thunderclap Flash" and Brian’s "Falling Tiger Whistle" were very similar moves, both seeking the ultimate one-hit-kill, the ultimate blow against an enemy.
From Reiger’s "Thunderclap Flash," Brian saw many things.
He saw the inadequacies of his own "Falling Tiger Whistle."
He saw the ultimate form of his pursuit, of his sword.
If he could learn that strike, then his "Falling Tiger Whistle" would certainly be transformed, and his swordsmanship would inevitably become different from what it is now.
Such was the feeling that drove Brian, who couldn’t sit still anymore. After asking Gejiev for Reiger’s address, he came here to seek Reiger’s tutelage.
"Could you please agree to my impertinent request?"
Brian bent deeply in front of Reiger, a gesture of the utmost sincerity for him, and made his request.
This humble attitude attracted the attention of adventurers passing by, eliciting curious expressions.
To others, the sight of Brian, a middle-aged man, paying such respect to a young man not even 20 years old, must have been strange, right?
Luckily, they didn’t know that Brian was the rumored genius swordsman capable of standing toe-to-toe with the Kingdom Warriors. Otherwise, they would have been astounded, shocked by the scene.
"You can get up now."
Reiger had already guessed Brian’s intentions, and upon hearing his anticipated request, he spoke up immediately.
"I, I won’t waste your time for nothing!"
Brian, mistaking Reiger’s response for a rejection, quickly stated his case.
"Although they’re just some cheap items, I have some magic artifacts on me. If you don’t find them objectionable, I’m willing to offer them as compensation!"
With these words, Brian began to describe the magic artifacts he carried.
"This is the Necklace of Vision, which protects eyesight, enhances resistance to blindness, and grants night-vision capabilities and light adjustment. It’s extraordinarily effective at night."
"This is a magic ring, capable of storing low-tier magic. At present, this ring contains a ’Low-tier Elemental Defense’ spell that can improve resistance against magical elements, be it fire or ice-based magic, or even enchanted magical weapons."
"And there’s this Flying Dragon Talisman, made from the powdered eyes of a flying dragon. Just wearing it will lighten the wearer’s weight and burden, improving their speed and agility to a certain extent."
"If you don’t desire magic artifacts but would prefer magic potions, I also have those..."
Brian introduced each of the magic artifacts he carried, sometimes necklaces, sometimes rings, with great enthusiasm.
"That’s not what I meant..."
Reiger, slightly exasperated by Brian’s display, was just about to express his disinterest in the artifacts when suddenly, he paused.
"Wait, that Flying Dragon Talisman you just mentioned, what effects does it have?"
Reiger spotted something intriguing.
"Reduces the wearer’s weight and burden?"
Is there such a magic artifact?
Isn’t that precisely tailored for abilities like ’Light Gear’?