I can understand Monrells loneliness. I would feel alone in his position as well. I don’t know the full history and lore of Sword Saint Monrell, but what I do know is that he was a prodigy with the sword. He came from a poor background and entered into Vedersfall military, after he had access to all the training time needed he started to pass his superiors in leaps in bounds. After he turned 30 is when he was given the title Sword Saint. The only people that didn’t respect him were the people he passed on the way to the top. His legacy in the country of Vedersfall has left its mark in the development of the country. If not for him, this country would have been absorbed by another long ago. He laid the foundations with his teachings and his techniques, the Vedersfall military is feared because of it.

I know exactly what to do to pass the trials, he uses this trial to test who is worthy of his sword. The sword of Monrell is one of the best blade weapons in the game. Once I have it, I’ll not need one to replace it. To bad he doesn’t give 2 legendary swords, I’ll be mismatched for a long time. I should really get started on this trial. I may know what to do, but I don’t know how long I’ll take. “I’m ready to start the trial.” He doesn’t look back down to me, the only thing that happens is the world disappears and I am floating in endless darkness. I then get a system notification that explains what is happening.

[The trial is being generated]

[You don’t have a time limit on when you should complete this trial]

[However, the less time it takes the better your score will be]

I wait for the trial to generate and to begin the simulation. The goal in the trial of Monrell is fighting the 3 disciples of Monrell from weakest to strongest. Each fight is in a different location where the disciples gained there own reputations. It is said that all 3 of the disciples rivaled only half of Monrell when they went all out. “I will be fighting Sir Vevens first. He was the weakest of the disciples, but he will still be hard to beat. The simulation will provide weaker versions so I have a chance.” I don’t know what level they were originally when they were alive, but I know that they pushed into the high 300s.

The strategy that was used when I read the forums was to use Sir Vevens armor against him. It is heavy and hard to move in. There is also a weak point in his armor, there is a gap between the back of his helmet and the top of his chest plate. When I get the opening to go for it I’ll be able to hit 100% critical over and over again. He will have the highest health out of the 3 thanks to his knight class.

The time part of this trial is what worries me. I don’t know the amount of time necessary to be rewarded Monrells Sword. All I can really do is guess, I bet that is the best reward possible. So that means I’ll have to get the highest grade possible. Getting an S+ grade on your first try seems impossible, but I know all the weaknesses to the fighters. So I can get it, I’ll just have to be extra careful. The world around me begins to transform into a giant colosseum, I look around and I can see that stands are full and people are cheering. This place must have been where Sir Veven came after his training was complete. He earned a kings fortune in the colosseum in the city of Vedersfall. The capital is said to be one of the most lucrative places this side of the continent.

I am staring at the view box and see a beautiful princess with her family with her. This must be princess Loa, she is the reason so many men were willing to die in the colosseum. The champion that reigned for 400 days would win her hand in marriage. Sir Veven ended up winning, but this is a simulation. So nothing changes when I win. I hear the crowd silence and the gates on the far side of the colosseum open. I hear the heavy armor of Sir Veven and the murmurs in the crowd continue.

After a few seconds passed I see the tall man come out from the gate and approach me. We look at each other as he holds his helmet before we fight. “I will make your death quick and painless, you have my word.” He is confident I’ll give him that. I use this free time to inspect him.

[Sir Vevens Trial Boss Lvl. 20]

500,000/500,000 HP

[The simulation will begin in 10 seconds]

I pull my blades out and get into a fighting stance. He wont be able to even hit me, let alone catch me. He is going to be having a hard time with that heavy armor. The counter is getting closer and closer to zero and I watch Sir Veven put his helmet on. “That armor looks mighty heavy Veven. You may be fast compared to other knights, but I am a class you wouldn’t believe.” I cant read his facial expression since his helmet is covering his face now. He pulls his masterfully crafted sword out and gets into his own stance.

The counter reaches 0 as the bell to start goes off. He charges very fast at me, but I dodge easily. I should test out this guys armor just to see what I am dealing with. I hit him 3 times in a row with regular non skill attacks.

[Sir Vevens Trail Boss Lvl. 20]

500,000/500,000 HP

-19,300(Blocked 18,000)

-1,300(Actual)

-19,300(Blocked 18,000)

-1,300(Actual)

-19,300(Blocked 18,000)

-1,300(Actual)

This guys armor is the real deal. He must be upset someone that looks weak actually caused some damage. He uses some of his own skill to try and land a hit on me, but I am just to fast. I dodge and weave through his masterful strikes and I can hear the words of encouragement for either of us. The crowd is pretty split every battle because of betting. “You are a slippery little shit aren’t you.” I guess he lost his honorable attitude from the start of this battle. I can see and opening for the spot that I want to attack and I use my slash skill on the weak point. I know that I am getting the 100% critical weak point bonus.

[Sir Vevens Trail Boss Lvl. 20]

496,100/500,000 HP

-71,410

-71,410

-71,410

I knocked out almost half his health since his armor didn’t help at all. Hitting an unarmored spot on a vital point sure does a lot of damage. He is probably pissed about that happening. He creates some distance between us. “That really hurt you mongrel!!” This dude might have bipolar disorder or something. Now that he is taking me seriously I will have a way harder time getting another opening to hit him there. I charge forward trying to entice him into reckless battle.

[Sir Vevens Trail Boss Lvl. 20]

281,870/500,000 HP

-19,300(Blocked 18,000)

-1,300(Actual)

-19,300(Blocked 18,000)

-1,300(Actual)

I hit him twice to try and get him to start unleashing haphazard strikes for an opening, but he doesn’t fall for anything. He is using his extreme armor to his advantage and its working. Know how can I get him to be reckless. I suddenly get a great idea on how to push him hard. “I cant wait to have princess Loa all to myself. I plan to use a soft bed and a hard touch with her.” I can feel his rage at my words. Dude is pretty strong, but his mind is weak. To bad his ego is as fragile has his valor. He charges me recklessly and tries to land a hit, but this is what I wanted. I activate slash and go for his weak point again.

[Sir Vevens Trail Boss Lvl. 20]

281,870/500,000 HP

-71,410

-71,410

-71,410

He is looking pretty bad right now. Bad is leaking out of the small openings in his armor and I can hear him have labored breath. I feel kind of bad, good thing this is a simulation. He looks like he can barely stand anymore, let alone hold up his sword. I know what comes next and I know the answer too. “Please Spare his life!!!” The beautiful princess is the one to yell into the colosseum from the view box she is in.

I look at her for a few seconds and and give off a feeling of almost not doing it to seal the deal. The next to speak is her father. “Young man, you have won this day. Don’t break my daughters heart.” With the quiet colosseum it is easier to hear them now. I look back to Sir Veven and he is on his knees trying to catch his breath. I sheath my swords and the simulation everything pauses. I watch everything turn to darkness once again and I see a new system notification.

[You have passed the first challenge]

[Your time will be calculated in your final score]

Now its onto the next challenge, and I know that I am going to have a way harder time with this one than Sir Veven.