The Grand Duelist

Chapter 65: First Ever Use

[You are currently in possession of a weapon that perfectly imitates the appearance of the previous Grand Duelist's Rapier of ???]

[Item Information is revealed]

[Rapier of Grandeur and Beauty]

Tier: ???

Attack: ??? Durability: ???

Additional Effects: ???

A weapon created by the one and only Legendary Blacksmith in the world of Victory. This weapon is based on the weapon of the previous Grand Duelist, and can only be used by the Grand Duelist or someone that practices the Art of Graceful Swordsmanship. ]

[You are the Grand Duelist of the current generation.]

[The Item's information will be updated.]

[Rapier of Grandeur and Beauty] 

Tier: Epic

Attack: 525~650

Durability: Infinite

(There's a certain chance of becoming incorporeal, passing through any form of defenses in order to deal damage.)

(Whenever a successful deflect or parry is made. Critical Strike Chance is temporarily increased by 2%. This increase in Critical Strike Chance lasts until the battle ends, or if another successful deflect or parry isn't done four seconds after the recent successful parry or deflect.)

(Stacks for up to 10 times.)

A Rapier produced by the one and only Legendary Blacksmith of the current generation, Krid.

This weapon is based on the weapon of the previous Grand Duelist, and can only be used by the Grand Duelist or someone that practices the Art of Graceful Swordsmanship.

A delicately crafted, yet durable handguard is built above the handle. The purpose is for deflecting and blocking. The length of the blade alone makes it a weapon enough to lower the morale of those that dare face it in battle.

This weapon is made out of nothingness by the Legendary Blacksmith, Krid. Who used his understanding of nature in order to create something out of the void. Since Krid is the only one who understands such an art, he has full control of the weapon.

No matter where the weapon is in the world, he can feel its presence.

User Restrictions and Conditions: Level 1, practices the Art of Graceful Swordsmanship, the Grand Duelist. ]

[You are currently in the possession of a class-specific weapon.]

[Restrictions on your skills will be lifted.]

Joseph absentmindedly stared at the weapon in his hand. It felt incomparably heavy and its weight placed a certain burden in his arm, but he couldn't let go of the weapon. Something inside him was telling him that he must tightly hold the weapon in his hand and never let go of it.

"What is this feeling..." Joseph mumbled, he gave the weapon a few swings and that was when he realized that the blade of the weapon was indeed incredibly long.

He calculated that it was at least forty-inches in length.

Joseph measured that the width of the blade was only about a fourth of an inch, tapering to about three-eighth at the end.

The tip of the blade coldly glistened, even though there was no light within the room.

Such a mysterious, cold and ethereal light meant that its tip was sharpened to the extremes. He felt confident if properly used, this weapon could possibly pierce through anything in its path.

"It feels good holding it, right?" Krid's familiar voice rang out.

"Yeah... it really does... But there is something that I cannot understand. Why is it that this weapon feels incredibly familiar to me? It feels like it's a part of my body and I can do whatever I want with it." Joseph asked in confusion.

The sensation that he was feeling right now while holding the Rapier of Grandeur and Beauty was difficult to describe.

The weapon felt familiar in his hand, but at the same time. Quite distant.

Such a sensation was confusing so, he couldn't help but ask.

Krid revealed a bitter smile on his lips as he said: "You really have it good, do you know that? What you are feeling right now is the sensation of becoming one with the Rapier. But since you are saying that you cannot quite grasp that sensation, yet. It can only mean one thing..."

He momentarily paused before saying. 

"You lack the experience."

Joseph didn't deny what he said.

It was true that he didn't have any experience when it came to using a Rapier. After all, ever since he first came here in the world of Victory. The only weapon that he had used was his trusty [Rusty Beginner Sword].

Other than, he had no experience when it came to other weapons.

"Try swinging it around. How does it feel?" 

Joseph complied and a whistling sound could be heard as he swung the Rapier around him.

"It feels quite weird. Whenever I am swinging the Rapier, I can feel its tip vibrating. Is that normal?" Joseph asked with a frown on his face and Krid laughed out loud.

"Yes, that is normal! The basis of that weapon which is the Rapier of the Grand Duelist several thousands of years ago was a flexible Rapier that could pierce through anything in this world..."

"At the previous Grand Duelist's peak, her weapon had the capability of piercing through the core of the world itself..."

"In other words, the previous Grand Duelist had the capability of ending the world if she wanted it."

Krid's expression turned serious, and even Joseph couldn't help but gulp a mouthful of saliva.

He was somewhat terrified, yet excited.

Since he was the Grand Duelist of the current generation, and the previous Grand Duelist had such a ridiculous strength. What was preventing Joseph from becoming as strong as the previous Grand Duelist?

Nothing!

If given enough time, Joseph thought that his strength could equal the strength of the previous Grand Duelist.

But...

"Hahaha, I know what you are thinking. Indeed, the previous Grand Duelist was quite strong. But she wasn't strong in the beginning... Everyone starts from zero, and from zero, everything starts..."

"What you are lacking right now is experience, and that is something that I shall give to you today!"

Krid declared.

"..."

Joseph was speechless, no words would come out of his mouth.

But his eyes narrowed when he realized something strange.

Why was the one and only Legendary Blacksmith of the current generation so good to him?

Why was he treating him this good when they were enemies just recently?

Joseph couldn't understand what Krid was thinking.

But since Joseph was the type of person who would ask questions whenever there was something that he couldn't understand.

He asked...

"Senior Krid, why are you so good to me? I can't understand. Earlier, we were enemies and after you believed who I am you suddenly became so good to me. I don't believe that you are doing this for nothing, Senior..."

"Can you please tell me about your motives and why you are doing this to me?" Joseph asked in a respectful manner, but his words were direct and straight to the point.

Krid revealed a bitter smile.

He stared at Joseph before shaking his head and sighing: "I really want to explain why am I doing this for you, but we don't have time to waste. I promise that once everything is over and done, I will explain everything to you..."

"But for now, let's have a go at each other."

Joseph revealed an expression of confusion on his face, but before he could ask any further. Krid suddenly lunged at him with a Rapier that looked quite similar to what Joseph was holding.

Joseph stared wide-eyed at Krid who was now in mid-air. But he had no time to think.

He hurriedly placed his left hand behind him and held tightly on the Rapier in his right hand as he greeted Krid's attack.

Ding!

A crimson circle appeared on Krid's Rapier, and the astonished Joseph subconsciously attacked it.

Kacha!

The crimson circle shattered, and the force behind Joseph's subconscious, yet frantic attack pushed Krid backward as a small smile hung on the latter's face.

"You can see it, right?" He asked.

The still confused Joseph asked: "See what, Senior? Also, Senior. Why did you suddenly attack me? I just want an explanation. After you explain to me everything about what was going on, I will gladly accompany Senior to battle." He asked with an annoyed tone of voice.

Fighting Krid wasn't really a problem for Joseph. In fact, he would love to fight against such a monster any time so that he could learn and experience the might of the Blacksmith that learned from the techniques of the previous Grand Duelist.

But Krid was being unreasonable here...

He just wanted to ask some questions and what he got in return was another thrust in the face by Krid's thin and slender Rapier.

"I will answer that later. Right now, how about you answer me? Why are you not using the Graceful Swordsmanship of the Grand Duelist? Are you still worried about failing when using it? In that case, then watch this!" Krid dodged Joseph's question and he replied with a question.

Afterward, Krid took a stance.

Placing his left hand behind him while his right hand in front of his abdomen held his own Rapier of Grandeur and Beauty.

A sly smile hung on his lips, and then...

"What?"

... He disappeared...

"Point!"

Joseph swiftly turned his head behind him, only to find a dazzling ray of light at the tip of Krid's Rapier flying towards him.

"Shit!" Rooted in place by the beauty of the incoming attack...

Joseph missed the timing for a perfect deflect, and he couldn't do anything other than activate [The Grand Duelist's Parry].

"Parry!" 

Bang!

A fierce explosion rang out.

Joseph stepped aside, letting Krid's powerless attack pass by him, as he raised his Rapier in front of his chest and stared intently at Krid who now had a light smile on his lips.

Hesitation flashed on Joseph's face, but...

"Do it!"

... It quickly disappeared when he heard Krid's shout.

Then...

"The Grand Duelist's Graceful Swordsmanship..."

For the first time ever...

"Point!"

... he unleashed the first form of the Grand Duelist's Graceful Swordsmanship.