After winning his first match using Wolfslaughter, Eugene chose to utilize his battleaxe and mace to win the following battles. Although Wolfslaughter was a great sword, it wasn’t all too effective against opponents armed in plate armor. Naturally, there were some knights who chose to stick with their longsword or shortsword, but those who had received proper training considered such an act to be foolish. It was the basics of battle to choose weapons according to the situation and their opponents.

As such, although it was called a ‘swordsmanship competition,’ blunt weapons capable of smashing through heavy armor appeared more frequently as the competition continued. Rather than a ‘swordsmanship competition,’ it was more appropriate to call it a series of duels.

Since Eugene acquired all of Galfredik’s skills after taking him in as a vassal, he was able to show off overwhelming skills in the confrontations. However, the matches were vastly different from yesterday’s events.

***

“Keugh!”

Firmino, a free knight, stumbled backward after receiving a powerful blow to the shield held in his right hand. Eugene took the opportunity and narrowed the distance, then swung his mace without missing a beat. Firmino reflexively stabbed forward with his shortsword.

Clang!

However, Eugene’s gauntlet blocked Firmino’s frantic blow, and Eugene’s mace struck his helmet.

“Keugh!” Firmino staggered with a scream.

Shuack!

He attempted to regain his balance, but the...