[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-extra-s-path-the-eternal-frost-monarch":3,"chapter-extra-s-path-the-eternal-frost-monarch-extra-s-path-the-eternal-frost-monarch-chapter-26":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Extra's Path: The Eternal Frost Monarch",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1333870,1776,"Chapter 26: Sparring Session","extra-s-path-the-eternal-frost-monarch-chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>Inside the training facility, there were multiple sparring platforms which allowed many battles to be conducted at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Students! Finally, the time has come for which you have been so eager. Today we will have a sparring session that you all were so excited about.\" Here, her own voice sounded more excited than the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That didn’t mean the students were not excited. They were also excited about this. But a few of them were more worried, just like Noah. He was worried about whom he would be paired up with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Practice weapons in the training facility were made of wood and carbon fiber to make this class a little less painful for the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah didn’t mind fighting anyone... except the main cast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But somehow luck was not on his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he was paired up with Leonard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah checked the notice he got on the academy mobile app. In just a few seconds, his opponent was chosen randomly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Guess... I have to give my all.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other battles had already started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some distance away from him, the protagonist Damien was fighting against Kaelan. And as expected, Kaelan was having a hard time against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the female lead, or more like the female protagonist of this game, Lyria, was fighting against Arisha. Out of all female leads, she had a more major role. But what it was, he didn’t know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah really wanted to watch their spar. Of course, it had nothing to do with their beauty or figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But currently, Aisha Willow was having the upper hand in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Emma was fighting against a student named Elijah, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young students sparred against each other, bonding and enjoying themselves for a little while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about Noah? Yes, he was also standing on a sparring platform now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him stood a tall, muscular blonde-haired man. In his hand was a huge greatsword. Of course, not a real one, but a practice weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I guess it would have been better if the one fighting me was the female lead...’ Noah sighed in disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello Leonard! Long time no see!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard didn’t say anything for a while, then nodded slightly. \"Yes. Long time no see, Noah. Let’s stop greeting and just fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man held the hilt of his greatsword tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah was holding a practice sword. He got into a stance, raising his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard smirked and vanished from his position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had dashed towards Noah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was fast, fast enough that Noah couldn’t follow him. But Noah didn’t back down or get afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argggh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword met against the blade of the huge greatsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force in that strike was so strong that Noah was slightly pushed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How is he moving so fast with a huge sword?!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sparring for today was the first time. So they were only supposed to fight with weapons, without using any mana or magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those who heavily relied on magic, like some mages, were fighting with weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was necessary. Whatever profession one might have, they still needed to know how to use other weapons or skills, at least on basic levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Leonard didn’t give Noah even a moment to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another series of heavy strikes rained down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each swing of Leonard’s greatsword carried terrifying force. Even though it was a practice weapon, the sheer weight behind it made Noah’s arms tremble every time he blocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He’s too fast... too strong...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard stepped in again, his footwork precise. He twisted his body and brought the blade down from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah barely managed to raise his sword in time. The impact echoed across the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knees bent slightly from the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard didn’t stop. He pulled back instantly and swung horizontally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah ducked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade whooshed past just above his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Noah could even stand properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard’s knee slammed into his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ghh—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah staggered backward, gasping for air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard didn’t chase immediately this time. He watched Noah with calm, sharp eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re slow. Try to do better,\" he said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah wiped the corner of his mouth and smirked faintly. \"Is that so... well, I will try then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard’s eyes narrowed. In the next instant, he disappeared again. Noah’s pupils shrank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Left!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely turned in time to block. The impact pushed him sideways. Leonard rotated his grip and struck again from another angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah was completely on the defensive now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each attack came from a different direction—above, side, diagonal. Leonard’s control over his weapon was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe if it was the old Noah, he would have lost instantly. But currently, Noah had been training diligently since he got transmigrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah tried to counter once. He pushed Leonard’s blade away and swung toward his torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Leonard stepped back effortlessly. The attack missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flat side of the greatsword slammed into Noah’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah stumbled, losing balance. ’Damn it! I can’t even land a single hit!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard advanced again, not giving him space. Another downward strike. Noah rolled to the side this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword hit the platform, leaving a visible crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah quickly got up and dashed forward. ’If I stay defensive, I’ll lose for sure!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He aimed for Leonardo’s side. A quick thrust. But Leonard reacted instantly. He twisted his body and parried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then followed up with a kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah was sent sliding back. His grip loosened slightly on his sword. His arms were shaking now. His breathing grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This guy... he’s on a different level.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard walked toward him slowly this time. He was not in rush. But complete control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re trying,\" he said calmly. \"But it’s not enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah smirked again despite the situation. \"Yeah, I know that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard didn’t reply. He raised his sword. His physical strength and speed far surpassed Noah’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Leonard vanished again. This time, Noah couldn’t track him instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Behind—?!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A presence behind him. But Noah predicted it too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade struck his back. \"ARGH!\" Noah was sent crashing forward, falling hard onto the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword slipped from his hand and slid a few feet away. He tried to push himself up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his arms gave out for a moment. Leonard stepped forward and placed the tip of his greatsword near Noah’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>",1070,"2026-06-05T19:56:14.244Z",1,"novelbin.me","e55607aaa38a2d2b60be778d16b3ac65c2b8531923f414fdb8676b6f38abf0be","extra-s-path-the-eternal-frost-monarch-chapter-27","extra-s-path-the-eternal-frost-monarch-chapter-25",144,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-path-the-eternal-frost-monarch-cover.jpg"]