Chapter 136 - Overcoming the Peacock Sword
The North God Style stood out for its adaptability and versatility in combat.
Unlike the more rigid styles, the North God Style incorporates techniques beyond the conventional use of the sword, including first aid, tracking, and the ability to fight even under unfavorable physical conditions.
There were many techniques by which they were known among average adventurers: Sword Throwing Techniques, Four-Legged Form, Double Grip Technique, among others.
But the Peacock Sword, Auber Corvette, elevated this to a new level.
His fighting style was erratic. Rygar had learned the basics of the North God Style from Garu, in the Great Forest, and had learned some new techniques from the North Emperor Ornthorn, in the Kingdom of the Dragon King.
Rygar's preference in this style was quite straightforward, relying on his strength and versatility to fight with various weapons, daggers, and to move in a way that confused the opponent. But against Auber, that did not work.
Using only the North God Style, he had never beaten Auber in the early stages of his training; the man always had new tricks hidden up his sleeve.
He was an excellent swordsman, but what made him strong were his tactics.
He used everything he could to defeat his opponent: distractions, magical items, oils, spices, metal claws, hidden daggers, poisons, concealment techniques, movement techniques, multiple weapons... all of which, added to his skill in wielding a blade, allowed him to be extremely lethal in combat.
He reminded one very much of a ninja when he fought. Rygar thought about suggesting the creation of shurikens, since he already used something similar to kunai.
Basically, with his skills, Auber Corvette, the North Emperor, could kill anyone below God level under the right circumstances. And he was a master at 'creating' those circumstances.