Chapter 227 - Sword Prodigy
Nina slapped the palm of her hand against her face, clearly frustrated. Around her, the warriors and spectators expressed varying degrees of surprise and confusion.
Jino had just challenged Clint, the Sword Emperor, for his position among the Gaia’s Twelve Kings.
Clint occupied the ninth spot, but everyone knew this was not a true reflection of his strength.
Since joining the Kingdom of Gaia, he had fought only once to contest his ranking, and with a single blow he secured his victory.
Even so, he did not seek to climb higher in the standings. His remaining in ninth place was strategic: it avoided unnecessary battles with countless challengers and allowed him to stay focused on his training.
Clint was a man dedicated to seeking perfection in his swordsmanship. Those who knew him more closely were aware of his fanatical dedication to fencing.
Reaching the level of Sword Emperor required something beyond talent: it demanded absolute dedication.
That’s why, when Jino challenged him, many thought it was merely the product of youthful ignorance.
Nina, on the other hand, knew Jino better.
He wanted to fight a strong opponent, but she had told him to challenge those at the bottom of the ranking, just as she had.
And indeed, Jino had challenged one of those at the end of the list. But this was a Sword Emperor! She sighed deeply as she noticed the discreet smirk forming on Jino’s face.
Eris crossed her arms and spoke in a teasing tone: