Xander was hailed as The Swordmaster on earth. When it came to blades, he held no equal. It didn't mater what category or how experienced his opponent was. He was just better, and none could deny it.

Yet all it took was a bullet to end his life.

All that hard work, all that talent. All of it gone because of an idiot with a gun.

So Xander was naturally indignant against the reality of it. What was the point, then? What was the purpose of achieving such mastery if his life could be snuffed out so easily? His final thoughts were filled with resentment and regret.

And so he closed his eyes.

Only to reopen them again. But not in a hospital. But in an entirely new world, filled with magic and mages. Xander thought that in a place like this, his dream of making swordplay relevant would be possible. But he was dismayed to learn that not only had the body he transmigrated to been incredibly weak and untalented, but the act of swordfighting was heavily looked down upon. Made obsolete by mages who chanted powerful spells and unleashed them from a distance

Yet on the verge of losing hope, he discovered something. This world, it's understanding of swordfighting wasn't just rudimentary. It was PATHETIC!

Elite knights only knew how to swing harder and faster! There was no technique! No order!

Offended, Xander made to use a blade. Even if the path was dead, he would not allow something so sacred to him be insulted so thoroughly.

However, in the throes of his swordplay, he made a discovery, one that would shake the very foundations of the world as everyone knew it.

Swordfighting wasn't obsolete. No, it was simply unexplored! 

And Xander, with his adequate knowledge on how to wield a blade realized...

"The usage of swords with proper technique, is a form of magic in itself."

And so begins the story of a man who decided to turn the entire world of magic on its head, with a Blade.

Eventually, after much more talking and planning over the half hour, their discussion finally came to an end. Xander patted Ben's head, much to the boy's glee before he was sent back into the pocket space by Archmage Finn.


"Well, I believe it's clear, but now that you've seen a good deal of my cards, what do you say about an alliance?" The princess asked as she stood, Xander doing the same and he sighed.


"What a scary tactic. Rather than using bluffs and bait to rope me in, you just overwhelmed me in so much truth and honesty that refusing would feel wrong on so many levels. Sigh. Well, I suppose I can see your sincerity, and to be honest, you have a lot of information that I need, so... sure." He raised his hand for a hand shake, and the Princess smiled sweetly.


"Happy alliance. Oh, and you might know this already, but my name is Felicia." She gave a small curtsy when they let their hands go, and Xander gave a small bow.


Chapter 143 - Musings