The second place the Three Princes guided us to was the training hall. However, it was not an ordinary training ground, but a place where the Silver Knights, the strongest raiding force that annihilated the enemies of the Owen Kingdom, trained.
Raon narrowed his eyes and looked at the silver knights.
‘It’s so sharp it’s scary.’
If the guard knights who protected the royal family were solid pillars or shields, the silver knights looked like endlessly sharpened swords.
A force that is clearly different from the knights I saw on my way to the royal capital. The anticipation emitted by the Silver Knights was enough to make me cringe.
‘Good.’
The swordsmanship practiced by the Silver Knights was herbivorous, maximizing the formal and traditional swords unique to the Owen Kingdom. Perhaps because the level of swordsmanship had improved significantly, I could see the flow of their swordsmanship at a glance.
‘This will be quite helpful.’
Although he didn’t reveal all of his skills, he was so good at swordsmanship that I studied him.
‘Among them… .’
On the right, I saw a young man swinging his sword more slowly than anyone else. Blue hair resembling the sea and brown eyes. He looked young, but his energy was different from other knights.
However, it was not the first time I felt his energy. Although it was quite a while ago, he remembered sensing it.
“As expected, you have good eyesight.”
Rimmer came to the side and grinned.
“That guy is Borini Keaton.”
“Borini Kitten?”
“Borini Keaton of the Twelve Continents. “They were called geniuses before you.”
He pointed to a blue-haired young man who radiated a noble spirit like a sword just by standing there.
“You knew!”
The Three Princes smiled broadly and nodded.
“you’re right. This is Sir Borini Keaton, the Changcheom Sword. “I didn’t know that Light Sword would know.”
He smiled broadly, as if he was happy that Rimmer knew Borini Keaton.
“I know about the Twelve Continents. Even in bars and gambling halls, the story that comes up all the time is who is the strongest among the twelve continental stars.”
Rimmer muttered that even if he didn’t want to know, he would know everything if he went to the gambling house.
“Prince, would you like to visit too? The world of adults… .”
“Shut your mouth.”
Cheryl frowned and hit Rimmer’s waist with her elbow.
“Gagging!”
Rimmer grabbed his waist and ran backwards.
“hmm.”
Borini Keaton sensed people’s gaze and approached with his sword lowered.
“Your Majesty the Prince.”
He first bowed his head politely to the three princes.
“As you may know, we are Sieghart’s guests.”
“My name is Borini Keaton of the Silver Knights.”
Borini Keaton bowed neither too excessively nor lightly.
“This is Sieghart Heavenly Sword Master Cheryl.”
Cheryl, who could be said to be the representative of the group, nodded as she received his greeting.
“It is an honor to meet the Heavenly Sword Master!”
Keaton’s voice rose a notch as if it were not an empty remark.
“And that person… .”
“Oh, don’t worry.”
He looked at Rimmer, who was still holding his waist, but Cheryl blocked his gaze.
“My name is Raon Sieghardt, Lord of the Wild Winds.”
Raon, who could be said to be next, walked up to Cheryl’s side and bowed her head to Borini Keaton.
‘Now I think I know where I saw it.’
Looking closer, I remembered the time when I felt the presence of Borini Keaton.
During the battle with the White Blood Cult on the hill near Cameloon, the sight that appeared from afar was the same as the Borini Kiden in front of me now.
“Raon Sieghard… .”
Borini Keaton’s eyes widened.
‘I can’t believe you’ve grown this much.’
When I was secretly escorting the Three Princes, I observed Raon from afar. Even back then, he had strength and elegance beyond his years, but now he seemed like a completely different person.
‘It’s ridiculous.’
There were several huge mountains between Raon and himself at the time, but now all of them were clear. The young prosecutor, not yet 20 years old, had already chased him down to his chin.
‘Is this possible?’
I heard that they were doing a great job under the nickname of the Sulwha Sword Association, but it is also true that they downplayed it to some extent by saying that they were kidnapped by Eden.
However, the Raon I saw now was not a warrior at a level that could be ignored by anyone. He had strength that was hard to imagine for someone his age.
‘If it were anyone else, they would have passed by without knowing.’
If Owen had not mastered Owen’s unique sense of ability to detect the opponent’s strength, or if his own strength had been a little low, he would not have been able to even perceive Raon’s skills. My head felt dizzy.
“Lord Borini?”
“Oh, yes.”
Hearing the Three Princes’ call, Keaton barely came to his senses and nodded.
“Welcome to the Silver Knights. Unfortunately, the leader is currently absent. “It’s not enough, but I’ll guide you instead.”
Borini Keaton bowed his head politely and told me to follow him.
“Hmm.”
Raon only looked at his back, not at the training facility or article introduced by Borini.
‘What about… .’
Before I went to Habun Castle, there was such a big difference that I couldn’t even feel the presence of Borini Keaton, but not now.
The level is still higher there, but we have caught up to the point where we can win if we fight with all our might.
‘It’s a good thing you came.’
Raon touched the sword soldier and smiled.
‘I can achieve a lot.’
* * *
Derus Robert took a sip of tea and smiled.
“It definitely tastes and smells good. “It looks like the velvet coral has been properly dried, as it is bitter at first but sweet at the end.”
He put down the teacup and took a quick sip.
“It’s a top-of-the-line velvet coral tea that even I, who live in Roberto, have a hard time finding. It’s amazing.”
“I hope you recognize me.”
King Recross smiled. Unlike Glenn, he appreciated the taste of the tea and was delighted with Ruth, giving her a nod.
“Ah, I met the Seolhwa Sword Association on my way here.”
Derus raised his teacup again and looked at Glenn.
“There is a reason why the head of the family’s face brightened. “He was outstanding among the young prosecutors I’ve seen so far.”
“As expected, the Heavenly Sword Saint thinks the same way.”
King Recross smiled, saying they had similar thoughts.
“Anyone would think that at the age of 19 you would be a master intermediate. “I have already figured out that the two people’s martial arts skills are different.”
“Gyeol?”
“yes. “I think I got it right, seeing as you said you were nervous after feeling your highness’s sharp and upright spirit.”
“Huh… .”
King Recross shook his head in frustration.
“What a truly terrifying talent.”
“yes. “I am a prosecutor with more expectations for the future.”
Derus praised Raon and looked at Glenn.
‘Expressionless. No, I’m just a little happy.’
Glenn’s expression looked as cold as when we first met, but the corners of his mouth were slightly raised. Although she pretended not to, she seemed to care about Ra-on.
“I think I will defeat the bottom four of the Twelve Saints of the Continent and be on par with the middle four.”
Deruth gave a slightly stronger compliment and watched Glenn’s reaction.
‘Well, isn’t it?’
Although they are grouped under the name of the Twelve Continents, of course they are not all in the same realm.
Due to differences in age, talent, and lack of education, the ranks are divided into 4 bottom, 4 middle, and 4 top.
Among them, the four lieutenants were mid-level fighters whose names and military power were already known throughout the continent, but even when compared to them, Glenn’s expression did not change.
“My thoughts are similar.”
King Recross nodded slowly.
“Borini is just a lieutenant, and I think we can have a good match with him.”
“yes. “I think we can have a fun fight with our Cadiz guy.”
Derus looked at Glenn’s expression again as he mentioned Cadiz. His eyes became colder and sunken.
‘Well, I guess I was mistaken.’
Borini Keaton and Cadiz Robert are martial artists whose fame and achievements are incomparable to Raon.
Seeing that there was no change in his expression even after comparing him to them, it seemed like Glenn did not value Raon very much.
‘Well, it doesn’t make sense for that cold-blooded person to take care of someone.’
The Glenn he knows is not a person who cares about his own children, let alone his grandchildren. This time, she was only angry at Eden for hitting her and ignoring Sieghardt, but it was obvious that she had no intention of saving Raon.
‘I guess we can start planning.’
Derus put down the teacup with a faint smile.
“Then, since we are all together like this, how about holding a fun competition?”
“Competition?”
“What competition are you talking about?”
Glenn and Recross simultaneously turned their heads to Derus.
“It’s not common for young fighters to come together like this, so we’re holding a friendly tournament. “It would be fun to divide it into expert and master levels.”
Derus lightly tapped the table with his fingers and smiled.
“I’m really curious about what will happen if the Snow Flower Sword Association fights the Twelve Stars of the Continent, so I’ll let my child participate as well.”
“Blue Sword Cadiz? “Isn’t he the highest ranking lieutenant?”
The blue sword Cadis Robert was ranked 5th in the Twelve Stars of the Continent and was a bit of a difficult opponent for Raon to deal with.
“Isn’t it a friendly competition anyway? “Nothing dangerous will happen.”
“Hmm, I guess it’ll be fun. Then we will also send the Changcheomgeom.”
“The head of the family… .”
“Good.”
Glenn also nodded with an expressionless expression.
“I’m looking forward to it. “Who among the young fellows will be the top?”
Derus put his hands together with a faint smile.
“Mr. Derus?”
Roen narrowed his eyes and called Derus.
“Blood is oozing from the gloves.”
As he said, a few drops of blood flowed from the inside of the black glove.
Derus smiled, not the slightest bit embarrassed.
“Oh, it’s nothing.”
When he swiped his hand, the blood disappeared cleanly.
“I will tell this story at the banquet. “It would be a good idea to collect gifts for the children as well.”
“Hmm, good.”
“Then I’ll just go. “I’ll see you again at the banquet.”
Derus bowed his head to Glenn and King Lecross and left the drawing room.
“I will try to go too.”
Glenn put down his empty teacup and stood up.
“Rest in peace.”
He nodded to Recross who came to meet him and left the parlor.
“hmm… .”
Roen narrowed his eyes as he walked down the hallway behind Glenn.
‘You seem to be in a bad mood all of a sudden.’
Glenn’s eyes, which had been happy to hear Raon’s praise just a moment ago, became cold and sunken.
‘I don’t know why.’
I thought I knew everything about Glenn, but I couldn’t figure out his thoughts on Raon.
“Matriarch. “Did something happen?”
Loen couldn’t contain his curiosity and clung to Glenn’s side with a surprise.
“How can you not get angry when you hear ‘things like that’?”
“If that means… .”
“Raon… .”
“Raon?”
“Didn’t you compare it to the Twelve Continents? The talent and expertise you have are on a different level! In terms of personality, Raon’s is a few more superior!”
Glenn frowned and clenched his fists. It meant he was genuinely angry.
‘her… .’
He is not satisfied even when compared to the future transcendental Twelve Stars of the Continent. It seems that he underestimated the grandfather who was full of love for his grandchildren.
However, that statement was not wrong. We may not know it now, but in the future, the Twelve Stars of the Continent will be at the feet of Raon.
Roen smiled and nodded.
“That is correct. “We will be able to show that this time.”
* * *
Derus Robert immediately returned to his lodgings and called the two butlers into his room.
“Matio.”
“yes.”
At his call, the deacon on his left bowed his head. He was a shadowy butler who always wore a mask.
“Can you recognize the assassins you raised?”
“of course.”
Matio nodded without hesitation.
“Assassins have unique body language and mood. That cannot be erased even by time. “Especially if it’s one I raised, I can definitely recognize it.”
“Even if it was 20 years ago and I learned other martial arts?”
“The education I taught used the bird’s imprint effect, so even if you were reborn, you couldn’t escape it.”
His confident eyes shined as if it was obvious.
Derus smiled slightly and took off his gloves. Dried blood was dripping from the sword marks on the back of his hands.
“hmm?”
He held his gloves and looked toward the window.
“What’s wrong?”
“… no.”
Derus turned his head again with narrowed eyes.
“Do you by any chance remember Raon?”
“… “You mean Raon?”
“okay.”
“Of course I remember.”
Matio calmed his eyes and nodded. He had raised it since he was a child, and there was no way he could not remember the hunting dog that had left an indelible scar on the back of his owner’s hand.
“From now on, watch Raon Sieghart.”
Derus peeled the blood from the back of his hand and smiled coldly.
“Look for traces of the assassin you raised in him.”
“… All right.”
Even though it was an extremely absurd order that Raon Sieghardt and Shadow Raon believed to be related to, Mattio did not question it. He reacted like a dog following its owner’s instructions.
Derus put on new gloves and smiled eeriely.
“Because I created an opportunity.”
* * *
Raon returned to the dorm and changed into his formal clothes.
-Are you not resting?
Lars tilted his head and asked why he was changing his clothes.
‘There’s a welcome ceremony.’
-joy. Humans hold such troublesome events all the time. incomprehensible… .
‘Because it’s a banquet, a variety of dishes will be served.’
-What are you doing!
Lars, who had been snorting, was now standing in front of the door and frowning.
-How much the King loves banquets! Let’s go right now! The food is all cold!
‘It’s not time yet.’
Raon shook his head. He didn’t know that he would think like this, but he was truly a demon lord who was never boring to watch.
“Whoa.”
I laid down on the bed with a deep sigh.
‘Las.’
-Is it during dinner time?
‘Not even a minute has passed yet… .’
He said that just a minute after saying he didn’t have time. Not only was he fooled by the last stew, he was truly crazy about food.
‘That’s not it, you remember the king and my enemy you saw today, right?’
-of course.
‘Which of the two is stronger?’
Based on what Lars said, it was Derus, but I asked again just in case.
-I can tell you that for sure. The thief who stole your last bowl is stronger.
‘… I guess so too.’
Raon frowned.
‘In the meantime, you have surpassed the boundaries.’
20 years ago, Derus was evaluated as the weakest leader in the six emperors. He was the youngest, so it was natural, but he seems to have surpassed that gap now.
I knew that he was talented despite his grumpy personality, but I had no idea that he would be able to overcome the wall of time and catch up with the heads of other six emperors.
-do not worry.
‘huh?’
-The King will give you a chance to take revenge on that bastard.
Lars tapped his shoulder with a frown and a cotton candy look.
-The fact that you were fine even after eating Nadine bread, and that you became a crazy person who practices training even after seeing delicious food, is probably all because of that devil.
‘uh… .’
Honestly, it’s not wrong. Thanks to my training as an assassin, I no longer care about the taste of food.
-The anger of food is the anger of the king! I’ll help you punch that bastard in the face!
‘her.’
Every time I open my mouth, I talk about food. Even now, I couldn’t believe that this guy was the Lord of Anger.
‘So are you giving me abilities or characteristics?’
-No, that’s not it… .
‘Of course it is.’
Raon chuckled. There was no way Ras, who was a stickler for abilities and characteristics, would give it to him.
‘Then what…? .’
It was time to ask Lars again. I felt a small movement under the window. I turned my head and saw a young squirrel climbing in front of the window.
“squirrel?”
I saw small animals like squirrels in the yard and garden, but it was strange to see a squirrel that was afraid of people approaching the window.
Tuk-tuk.
The squirrel knocked on the window with his hand as if asking it to be opened.
‘Who raised this squirrel?’
I checked the squirrel’s energy just in case, but I couldn’t sense any special energy from the squirrel.
‘Does that squirrel have a strange energy?’
-It looks like an ordinary squirrel, but it has a very, very subtle trace of mana. It seems to have been tamed over a long period of time.
Lars also frowned, saying he didn’t know exactly.
“hmm… .”
Raon approached the window with his hand on the requiem sword. He opened the window on guard so that if he did something dangerous, he could cut it down right away.
Tuk.
The squirrel pushed its body through the small open window and came inside. He came down to the dresser below, looking familiar.
“What are you… .”
“Shouldn’t you have opened it sooner?”
Human words flowed from the squirrel’s mouth. It was awkward, but clear, and the tone reminded me of someone.
Raon widened his eyes as he saw a squirrel smiling like a human.
“Merlin… ?”
