The Necromancer in the Wizarding World

At dinner time, Matthews and his companions sat in the dining room, and Charles and Hunter shared the intelligence they had collected that day. They learned that Benjamin was highly respected in the Byron Empire, especially for his excellent swordsmanship, which was unmatched among his peers.

Moreover, half a year ago, Benjamin became a disciple of the famous close combat master Wallace, which brought his strength and reputation to a new height. It is rumored that, below the rank of knight, almost no one can beat Benjamin in battle.

After learning this information, everyone fell into deep thought. Facing such a powerful opponent, they really couldn't imagine that Matthews had any chance of winning. Even the usually calm Grand Duke Leo showed deep worry. In their opinion, finding Benjamin's weakness seemed to be an impossible task.

What was even more shocking was that the news that Matthews and Benjamin were about to have a life-and-death battle in the Armenian Arena spread throughout Armenia in just one day.

Matthews was puzzled by the rapid spread of news of the duel. He was unsure whether it was intentional on Benjamin's part or if it was leaked accidentally.

But in any case, the news had spread quickly. And it seemed to be endowed with wings, quickly flying to surrounding cities, and some people even used carrier pigeons to deliver the news to more distant places.

Although the public knows nothing about the name Matthews, anyone who can fight a life-and-death duel with the swordsmanship master Benjamin must have extraordinary strength.

There were even rumors that Benjamin had initiated the duel, which undoubtedly increased the curiosity and expectations of the nobles. After receiving the news, they set out impatiently just to witness this thrilling duel with their own eyes.

In the aristocratic circles of the Byron Empire, there has been a wave of star-chasing, and the swordsmanship genius Benjamin has undoubtedly become the idol of many boys and girls. Benjamin not only comes from a prominent family, but also wins people's respect and admiration with his extraordinary strength.

For those fanatical fans, being able to personally go to the scene to cheer for their idols is their dream, even including members of the royal family.

When the news of the duel came, some princesses and princes immediately learned about it and showed great interest in it. One princess even asked the emperor to postpone the duel so that she could rush to Emanuelle and witness this exciting duel with her own eyes.

The fear in Matthews' heart was like a shadow in the night, lingering. He knew his own strength very well, and originally thought that he could gain the upper hand with close combat, but now this insignificant advantage might have disappeared completely. He began to think about the plan of running away, and he knew very well how lucky the last victory was, and that it was not a reflection of his true combat strength.

He knew that the arena was not a dense forest, and his ghost steps would not be able to play the best effect here. Now to duel with Benjamin again would undoubtedly be a way to his own death. His heart was full of contradictions and struggles. On the one hand, he did not want to give up this duel, but on the other hand, he knew that his strength was not enough to compete with Benjamin.

At this moment, Hunter's voice broke the silence: "Matthews, do you want to run away?" He was worthy of being Matthews' confidant, and he actually guessed Matthews' thoughts.

This statement was like a bolt from the blue, shocking everyone present. However, they were relieved immediately. In their opinion, although running away violated the knight's code of honor, at least they could save their lives.

Grand Duke Leo also had mixed feelings. He looked at Matthews, with a flash of regret in his eyes. He realized how wrong his decision was yesterday. He misjudged the strength of Matthews and Benjamin. Now, he truly realized the seriousness of the situation.

"Matthews, you must think carefully." Grand Duke Leo said in a deep voice, "We are now in the territory of the Byron Empire. Even if you choose to escape, the possibility of success is very small. Moreover, running away is not a solution to the problem. You must face your fears and bravely meet the challenge."

Matthews' heart was churning violently. He had never been the kind of person who blindly worshipped chivalry, but in his heart, there was a more important goal, which was what he had always dreamed of - to participate in the selection of wizard apprentices.

The wizard world is full of endless temptation and mystery for Matthews. He longs to step into that fantasy world and explore the mysteries hidden in it.

For him, this selection is not only an opportunity, but also a rare turning point in his life. If he misses this opportunity, it means that he will miss the wizard world forever, which is a pain he cannot bear.

However, facing the powerful Benjamin, Matthews felt unprecedented pressure. He knew that the duel with Benjamin would be a life-and-death contest, and the slightest mistake could cost him his life. This painful choice made him feel extremely tormented, as if he was between ice and fire.

At this moment, the voice of Archduke Leo was like the sunshine in the morning light, illuminating the darkness in Matthews' heart:

"Matthews, I know you are struggling. However, you must understand that courage does not come from fearlessness, but from choosing to move forward in the face of fear. If you decide to continue to participate in this duel, I will fully support you. I will teach you the most precious inherited secret skills of the Leo family, including several unique skills such as the Seven Stars and One Point."

Everyone's eyes were all on Grand Duke Leo. They were shocked by his decision. In order to support Matthews, Grand Duke Leo even took out the most precious secret skills of his family.

At this moment, their admiration for Grand Duke Leo was like a torrent of water. He was indeed the Martial God of the Kingdom, with such a broad mind and firm determination. His actions not only made Matthews feel warm and powerful, but also moved everyone present.

Matthews smiled bitterly in his heart, knowing that his talent in swordsmanship was limited. Although the defensive swordsmanship taught by Archduke Leo was easy to learn, because it was based on the defensive and attack-breaking skills he had already mastered, how could he learn and apply those brand-new swordsmanship in such a short time? He was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

Matthews decided to put aside this heavy decision for the time being. He needed to rest and sort out his thoughts. He told Archduke Leo that he would give him a definite answer tomorrow, and then hurried back to his room.

He lay on the bed, closed his eyes, and forced himself not to think about anything. His tired body soon fell into a deep sleep. Perhaps, only in dreams could he find the answer to the problem.

However, as Matthews wandered in his dream, he saw a blurry figure. It was a man in a gray robe, mysterious and powerful. Matthews tried to see his face, but every time he got closer, the face became more blurry.

Matthews was determined, the power and mystery of the gray-robed man had always lingered in his mind. He longed to become one of them, because that was the real master of this world.

He told Archduke Leo his decision. After hearing this, the Archduke's eyes flashed with a glimmer of relief, but more of it was heavy pressure. He knew that there was not much time left for Matthews, and he had to make a decision as soon as possible to give Matthews the greatest help.

Therefore, Grand Duke Leo decided to personally train Matthews in sword fighting. His purpose was clear - to stimulate Matthews's maximum potential and help him improve his sword speed in a short period of time.

To achieve this goal, the Archduke cleverly controlled the tempo of his attack, always keeping it within the range that Matthews could handle.

His sword speed was always slightly faster than Matthews's defense, while keeping the force within the range that Matthews could bear. He hoped that Matthews could temporarily forget the power of the sword and focus on improving his sword speed.