The Shadow of Great Britain

431: Chapter 242: Reed-Name Sword Technique (4K4)_3 431: Chapter 242: Reed-Name Sword Technique (4K4)_3 Hunter Style Technique #98

There are times, when one finishes visiting and is preparing to return home, that one might unfortunately encounter some attacks.

Such incidents are particularly common in universities, where disputes and unpleasantness can arise during banquets after joining a club or society.

Therefore, your enemies within the club might wish to take your life as you make your way home in the evening.

Should such a situation occur, do not hesitate, grasp your sword tightly with your fist, then swing your cloak over your left arm.

Your primary task is to protect your own body and head, followed by shouting loudly for help and calling upon your brothers in a moment of peril.

If you are popular, or if the friends you have made in the club have not gone far, you are sure to achieve a resounding victory.

By the way, this move tests one’s social skills immensely.

Arthur took a deep breath, he had always thought that this was probably the limit of the Hunter Style, but in an instant, Technique #99 opened up new horizons for him.

Hunter Style Technique #99

In the process of dueling with a swordsman, it often happens that both parties, due to their extreme desire for the honor of victory, will put forth all their effort in the duel.

However, it is normal for there to be winners and losers in a duel, and when you have defeated your opponent, do not go overboard.

We should watch them stand up again, rather than pursuing them relentlessly and delivering a deathblow, for everyone should cherish their own life and limbs, as God hath given them to each individual so that he might protect his own honor.

Therefore, when you are struck down, loudly declaring surrender is nothing to be ashamed of.

Agares, seeing Arthur’s stunned and nearly rigid expression, could not help but burst into laughter.

The Red Devil spoke, “Arthur, you won’t need those few moves for the time being.

I suggest you refer to Technique #100 for your duel with Francois Bertrand.”

Arthur looked down and, this time, he was finally a bit restless.

He just muttered to himself, “Can it be believed that someone had grasped the true essence of swordsmanship so early?”

Hunter Style Technique #100

This technique is sometimes very useful when agile people come together, regardless of whether they are nobility, whether out of hatred, or how unequal the weapons used in the duel may be.

It will not take long for both to perish together through thrusts or slashes.

Nowadays, this is common in many places, and I have also heard that in some places one person may wield a rapier and dagger while another carries a rapier and short-barreled musket.

If someone insists on taking a dagger and knows nothing else, then you’re in luck: leave the dagger and take a short-barreled musket instead.

In those situations where you don’t have to use the same weapon as your opponent and must resort to a secondary weapon in an emergency, this is an alternative option.

For at that critical moment, things come to a head, and it is the most dangerous time in this world.

You are fortunate, pay close attention to all these techniques, which include footwork and maneuvering.

Luckily, each move can effectively subdue your foes.

Thus, your fortune, honor, and virtue will protect your life and limbs.

Sir, the times have changed, do not live in the past.

Take up your musket, my friend, and may God bless you with victory in your next duel.

Agares, struggling to contain his laughter, asked, “How about it, Arthur?

Do you find Mr.

Hunter’s writings greatly beneficial?”

Arthur simply closed the book and glanced at the author’s name before shaking his head, “If you hadn’t said so, I would never have thought this book was written by Michael Hunter.”

“Whom did you think it was by?”

Arthur, with a sigh, lifted the book to emphasize, “If you hadn’t told me, I would have thought it was Shimotsuki Isao.”