Reborn as a Useless Noble with my SSS-Class Innate Talent-Chapter 60: Ch : How much can you handle? - Part 1

Ever since Grand Duchess Amanda has taken up the mantle of the head knight, she had never been treated as if she was useless or weak.

In fact, the expectations that had been piled on her shoulder had increased even more compared to before.

’And yet, here I am….being treated like an invalid who can’t take care of herself. I should feel humiliated…so why do I feel so good?’

The Head Knight lay in her tent, staring up at the fabric above her. Sleep refused to come.

No matter how much she shifted, no matter how much she closed her eyes, her conversation with Kyle Armstrong kept replaying in her mind.

At first, she had thought he was just another arrogant noble, looking down on her because of her gender. But the way he spoke—so casual, confident, indifferent—made her unsure.

’Does he really not care that I’m a woman?’

If so, then why did she still feel like he was underestimating her?

Was it because she was female? Or… did he simply think that he was stronger than her?

’Ridiculous. I refuse to believe that I am weaker than Kyle Armstrong.’

She clenched her fists. She was a knight trained under the Grand Duchess herself. She had sparred with the best. Fought in wars. Endured countless battles.

Yet Kyle had acted like he didn’t even consider her a challenge.

It gnawed at her, but it made her feel emotions she didn’t think she should feel at the moment. And especially not toward someone she was going to exploit for her own gain.

Finally, she had enough.

She decided she would prove herself.

’I should put this topic behind me once and for all.’

She would make Kyle Armstrong acknowledge her.

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The sun was high when they finally reached the first town on their journey.

Bruce and Melissa visibly relaxed as soon as they saw the town gates.

"Finally! I was getting tired of eating dried rations."

Bruce sighed in relief.

"Same. We should find a decent inn to freshen up."

Melissa agreed.

Kyle gave them a casual glance and nodded.

"Go ahead. Pick a place and let me know."

Both Bruce and Melissa hurried off without hesitation.

The Head Knight watched them disappear, then turned toward Kyle.

Now was her chance.

"Young Master Kyle."

She said, stepping closer.

Kyle raised a brow at her.

"I would like to cross swords with you."

Kyle tilted his head, clearly amused by her request.

"Why?"

She narrowed her eyes.

"Because I want to see what you are capable of."

Kyle studied her for a moment. Most people, especially men, hesitated when challenged by her. Either out of fear or because they thought fighting her would be a waste of time.

She expected him to refuse.

Instead, Kyle shrugged.

"Alright."

The Head Knight blinked.

"Alright?"

She repeated, caught off guard.

"You want to fight me? Sure. Let’s do it."

Kyle said, stretching his arms.

She hadn’t expected him to accept so quickly.

But this was even better.

Now, she could show him that he was the one being underestimated.

They found an empty training ground on the outskirts of town. It was a simple open field, worn down from years of use by mercenaries and adventurers.

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Kyle stood calmly, sword in hand. He did not seem tense or nervous.

The Head Knight studied his stance.

’Solid posture.

No wasted movements.

But… something feels off.’

She tightened her grip on her blade and launched forward.

Her sword sliced through the air, aiming straight for Kyle’s side.

Kyle blocked effortlessly.

She didn’t stop. She pressed forward, delivering a series of sharp, precise strikes.

Kyle parried them all.

Yet… something was strange.

His movements were flawless, almost textbook-perfect. His footwork, his blocks, even the way he adjusted his stance—it was all correct.

But something was missing.

The Head Knight narrowed her eyes, increasing her speed.

Kyle continued to defend, but never attacked.

And now, she was certain.

’He knows exactly what to do… but his body cannot keep up with him.’

The head knight seemed to be in a bind. She had never seen anyone keeping up with her for this long.

And not only keep up. It felt like Kyle was in the lead while she was the one on the defence.

’My master always praised me as a genius whom no one can keep up with. But if I’m a genius, what does that make Kyle Armstrong?’

The Grand Duchess had done her fair share of research before she approached Kyle and none of those reports told her that this man was trained.

In fact, all those reports concluded that Kyle Armstrong had no training.

As such, there should have been no way for him to be able to keep up with her.

’Tsk, so he parried that as well? I guess I need to challenge him with something more advanced.’

The grand duchess pulled her sword back before twisting her body and trying to hit Kyle’s blind spot. She was sure he wouldn’t be able to keep up.

But Kyle kept up with her…barely.

It was an impressive show of control from Kyle and it made the Grand Duchess feel competitive.

"It’s been a long time since I have been able to have fun like this. You know, I heard about you beforehand. All the reports told me that you are not professionally trained. But your actions say otherwise. What are you hiding?"

The female asked as she forced her body to work a little harder.

She was not using internal energy yet, but it was only a matter of time until she had to. And that would be the second Kyle would lose…or so she believed.

Kyle did not answer her, but the head knight was having too much fun to worry about him answering.

’Ah, I want to know more. Maybe I should push a little harder after all. I have a feeling Kyle Armstrong would be able to handle anything I throw his way and more.’

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