LIGHTNOVELWORLD Volume 3 Chapter 38
38. Blocking the Path
The one blocking the Sword Saint’s path was none other than Xia Yi.
She obstructed the Sword Saint’s way, intending to confront this impostor face-to-face.
“This, this isn’t right!”
The Sword Saint’s entourage shouted, “The road here was supposed to be blocked off. Our people are all watching around. It’s impossible for a student from Laurel Academy to get in!”
The surroundings were indeed blocked off. Otherwise, if surrounded by enthusiastic people, the Sword Saint wouldn’t be able to leave Laurel Academy.
But they didn’t know that these personnel were nothing to Xia Yi.
She wasn’t an ordinary person. She was the mischievous little princess with rich experience in causing trouble in the Dragon Palace.
Finding the right staff member, she quickly circled behind them. By the time they reacted, she immediately used Xia Yi’s secret technique—Sleep Magic!
After dragging the staff member into a nearby bush, the little princess could boldly enter the sealed area and lie in wait.
“I’m sorry, Sword Saint, my deepest apologies!”
The entourage hurriedly bowed and apologized to the Sword Saint, then ran in front of Xia Yi.
“Little girl, you’re causing trouble. Leave this place before the Sword Saint gets angry!”
“Hello there?”
Xia Yi completely ignored this staff member and still greeted the Sword Saint.
“Can’t you understand what I’m saying? Don’t cause trouble for the Sword Saint!!”
The staff member grew angry and prepared to forcibly drag Xia Yi away.
“Wait.”
The voice behind the staff member stopped his actions.
“Sword Saint?” The staff member looked surprised.
“No need for that. I’ll handle this matter,” the Sword Saint said calmly. “This young lady’s extreme behavior may have an important reason. I’m willing to give her a chance to hear what she has to say. There’s no need to resort to force directly.”
“Understood.”
Since it was the Sword Saint’s order, the staff member could only helplessly withdraw his hand and step aside.
Afterward, the Sword Saint approached Xia Yi.
Oh? He’s approaching me? As an impostor, instead of running away, he’s coming right to me?
Xia Yi narrowed her eyes.
“Young lady, do you have some important matter that you must see me for?” The Sword Saint inquired.
Deep breaths, deep breaths…
Three.
Two.
One.
Showtime!!
Xia Yi immediately switched to a different expression, her eyes sparkling with little stars. She stood on her tiptoes, her hands clenched into small fists, revealing an extremely admiring look… In short, she appeared like an exceptionally cute little fan.
“Sword Saint! Sword Saint! I’m your fan. I’ve been inspired by your heroic deeds since I was little. Whenever I faced setbacks, I never gave up or felt discouraged. I persevered, which is why I had the opportunity to enter Laurel Academy!” Xia Yi said her prepared lines.
“Is that so? That’s quite an honor,” the Sword Saint said earnestly. “I’ve always strived to be like a lighthouse, inspiring those lost in the dark.”
Xia Yi appeared very moved on the surface, but her heart was rapidly thinking.
This way of speaking, I’ve never used it before.
Back then, I only focused on swordsmanship and didn’t really care about other things. I definitely wouldn’t deliberately use this kind of inspiring way of speaking to shape my image as a hero.
This way of speaking, where have I heard it before…?
Who was it?
She couldn’t recall at the moment.
However, she could confirm that this accent and tone didn’t belong to anyone she was familiar with. Perhaps it was intentionally adjusted to match the heroic image.
“Sword Saint, Can I see your Holy Sword? Can I? It’s my lifelong dream!” Xia Yi showed a pleading expression.
“…”
Hearing this, the Sword Saint fell silent.
“What did you just say?!” The accompanying staff member panicked. “How can you make such a request to the Sword Saint?! The Sword Saint’s Holy Sword isn’t some display item that can be shown to others casually!!”
Hmph.
Xia Yi knew this better than anyone.
Regardless of the proclaimed identity, the recognition medal from the Rhine Kingdom’s royal family, or the Schubert family’s plans…
All of these could be fabricated.
But there was one thing that a fake impostor couldn’t fake.
The Holy Sword.
The Holy Sword is a special weapon passed down since the Mythical Era, or perhaps even earlier. The human race only have one Holy Sword.
And the Holy Sword chose its wielder. Unless the Sword Bearer died or the Holy Sword abandoned its wielder, the Holy Sword could not be transferred to someone else.
The Holy Sword Gram is still with me, and it’s impossible for others to possess the Holy Sword.
This is the one thing the impostor in front of me can’t fake.
She didn’t believe anyone else’s claims that this Sword Saint possessed the Holy Sword.
“Hey, what’s going on? What’s happening?”
“The Sword Saint is here?”
“Hey, everyone, come over! Lord Sword Saint is here!!”
Suddenly, many people rushed over and gathered around the Sword Saint.
This was Xia Yi’s intention. She had intentionally left some attention-grabbing magic at the entrance she came through, using this method to lure the crowd over and prevent the impostor from backing down.
“This, this… You all need to leave!! Don’t disturb the Sword Saint!!”
The entourage wanted to stop everyone from approaching, but there were simply too many people.
Xia Yi seized the opportunity and quickly took the lead. “Sword Saint, can you let me see your Holy Sword? Just once, just once is enough!”
The others, upon hearing Xia Yi’s words, immediately became very interested.
Who wouldn’t want to see the Holy Sword?
“That’s right! Sword Saint, let me see your Holy Sword too!”
“Let me see it!”
“Sword Saint, this is a rare opportunity. Show us the Holy Sword and inspire us all!”
Hehehe!
Now you can’t back down, can you?
Xia Yi chuckled inwardly. This was enough. The momentum had been built. She could blend into the crowd now.
Faced with everyone’s request, the Sword Saint nodded.
“Alright, no problem. Since everyone wants to see it, I’ll make an exception just this once.”
Xia Yi watched intently, ready to see the impostor exposed in front of everyone… If he dared to use any half-baked method to fool others, she could continue to lead the chant—
“Appear, Holy Sword.”
The Sword Saint raised his hand, and the Holy Sword Mark appeared on his gauntlet.
At his will, the Holy Sword Mark shimmered, responding to the summon. A weapon radiating dazzling brilliance appeared.
Xia Yi’s eyes widened. This was beyond her expectations.
The situation before her eyes exceeded her expectations.
The crowd excitedly shouted, “The real Holy Sword has been summoned by the Sword Saint!”