The Sword Demon lightly deflected the wooden sword of the noisy Yoran while speaking. “... A suspicious person has appeared behind you.”
“Is it an enemy of the Grand Master?”
“Not likely. It seems they are targeting Jang Yoran of Il Yang Hyun. A killer disguised as a merchant.”
“Yes.”
Yoran maintained a calm mind as she continued her attacks, knowing that losing her composure would lead to a severe scolding from the Grand Master.
The Sword Demon spoke in a monotone voice. “The killer is taking something out from their bosom.”
The Sword Demon deliberately struck Yoran's wooden sword forcefully, applying pressure to prevent her from turning her body.
As the Sword Demon extended the wooden sword, he said, “Memorize.”
As Yoran deflected the Grand Master’s sword, she felt something flying towards her and immediately retreated.
In that moment, the Sword Demon closed the distance and thrust the sword tip near Yoran’s neck, while a small stone that had arrived simultaneously struck her wooden sword.
Bang!
Wiping the sweat that dripped from her forehead, Yoran said to the Sword Demon, “I lost. Grand Master.”
Yoran looked at her Second Master, who was sitting in front of the Jaha Inn. “Second Master, I retreated first, but how did you hit the wooden sword so accurately?”