Raon opened the gymnasium door in the dark of dawn, when the sun had not yet risen.
The gymnasium was empty, perhaps because everyone had thoroughly enjoyed the second festival held at Rimer’s own expense.
‘It’s been a long time since I felt like this.’
It was a scene I saw every day when I was at Sieghart, but since I came to the Ariane family, many incidents have occurred, so it has been a long time since I was alone in the training hall in the early morning like this.
‘A lot happened.’
I thought it was a light mission, but the actual mission was not to eliminate monsters, but to remove the darkness from this family.
However, when the darkness was cleared away, the really bad guys came in and the whole land almost collapsed.
Thanks to the support of Habunseong, Owen, Valkar, the Iron Squadron, and Rimmer the Perceptive, they were able to drive out the Demon Ghosts, but in reality, they barely survived by a single margin.
‘It was dangerous.’
Raon looked up at the sea-colored dawn sky and tightly gripped the scabbard of the Jecheon Sword.
‘Because I was weak.’
Master level at the age of 20. He is said to be the greatest talent on the continent, but that is all.
‘Because in real life, they don’t regard you as young.’
When sparring, if you are young, they are considerate, but in actual combat, if you are young and inexperienced, they will attack your weaknesses.
The stronger you become, the stronger your enemies will inevitably be. In order to fight monsters of higher rank, you must have timeless inaction.
‘Now I have to focus on me.’
After going through this war, all members of the Gwangpungdan became expert level or higher, and many of them reached the highest level.
Burren, Marta, and Runaan stood right in front of the Master’s Wall, and Dorian wasn’t far behind until he reached the wall.
Now was the time to instruct Gwangpungdan members on personal training and focus on their own development.
-Okay… .
Lars climbed onto the bracelet and groaned. Maybe because I ate a lot these days, it turned into a fluffy cotton candy like a puffy cloud.
-It was nice to be quiet these days, but I guess you’ll be doing boring knives again from early morning.
The guy sighed, muttering that the good times were over.
‘Then why don’t you give me some advice?’
– Heng! Why is this King raising enemies?
Ras muttered that he would not provide any help to the enemy and went back into the bracelet.
Maybe it was because I gained belly fat, but it took a while to get in.
‘It’s been boring cutting since dawn… .’
I miss you.
When I heard Lars’s chattering, I felt excited, as if I had returned to my old trainee days.
‘The training hasn’t changed.’
Back then and even now, training started with basic swordsmanship. When I was about to pull out my sword for basic training, the training room door opened.
‘who… .’
When I thought it was strange because I couldn’t feel it through energy, the Sword Demon appeared.
“Mr. Rektar?”
“I just came out to warm up, so don’t worry about it and just practice.”
The Sword Demon waved his hand and walked away.
‘her… .’
Raon sighed as he looked at the Sword Demon.
‘Are you practicing early morning training in that realm as well?’
No, that’s probably why I got to that level.
Seeing a martial artist who was not inferior to even the ten thousand continents trying to practice from early in the morning like this deepened my resolve to work hard.
I immediately pulled out my sword. He raised his sword and placed it above his head. The weight of a large mountain was placed on the blade that fell straight from the top.
Raon warmed up his body with vertical cuts, horizontal cuts, diagonal cuts, and stabs, then lowered his sword.
‘It’s definitely changed.’
You can get a feel for just basic sword techniques. After sparring with the sword demon, it seemed like all sword skills had improved significantly.
Raon raised the Jecheon Sword again and placed it in the middle.
‘This time it’s Gwanga Sword.’
One after another, the Gwanga Sword was used to open up gaps in the enemy.
Gwanga Sword also delivered powerful sword strikes that seemed to have made the teeth of a wild beast stand thicker.
I unfolded the Gwanga Sword once, and was about to enter the second rotation when I felt a noise coming from behind me.
“Hum hum!”
It was a sword demon. He, who had been far away, was suddenly right behind me.
“It would be good if you relaxed a little… .”
He glanced at the Jecheon Sword and muttered in a low voice.
“yes?”
Raon stopped the flow of Gwanga Sword and turned around.
“Oh, I was talking to myself, but I guess you heard me.”
“Are you talking to yourself?”
Are you talking to yourself these days?
The Sword Demon spoke clearly right behind me and smiled awkwardly, saying he was talking to himself.
“But may I ask what it means to relax?”
“Are you just asking me?”
“yes? Ah yes.”
“Then I guess I have no choice but to answer.”
He nodded quickly and came next to me.
“What is the name of the sensory sword you unfolded?”
“It’s called Gwanga Sword.”
“Because the Gwanga Sword is a sensory sword, it is important to know exactly your skills.”
The Sword Demon pulled out his sword and lowered it as if to demonstrate. It was almost similar to Gwangahgeom’s first herbivorous meal.
“Because you passed the barrier of master top level in a blink of an eye, you have not yet adapted to the advanced techniques of swordsmanship.”
He continued speaking while performing a sword strike similar to the second choshik of the Gwanga Sword.
“The strength of the body and the aura have become stronger, so the swordsmanship appears more powerful, but it is easier to deal with than before. Leave the aurors as is and focus on martial arts techniques to improve your swordsmanship.”
“ah… .”
The swordsman told me that he was not yet able to use all of his skills in swordsmanship.
“Remove the strength and aura that has filled your shoulders and take the martial arts skills you have learned more deeply. “Because it will be a more ferocious and subtle blow than before.”
“Thank you for the advice.”
Raon lowered his sword and bowed.
‘Is it also the seat of the Five Great Swordsmen?’
To say that it was amazing was not enough to understand the problem of basic swordsmanship and Gwanga Sword by just seeing it once.
It wasn’t for nothing that he had the nickname “Sword Demon.”
Raon recalled the Sword Demon’s advice and unfolded the Gwanga Sword again.
Wooooow!
The power gathered at the center of the sword spread throughout the sword body, and the newly refined martial arts techniques were wrapped around it, and the Gwanga sword, whose status was different from before, let out a fierce cry.
“Keuhm, I think it would be better if we deepened the techniques of the heavy and straight swords a little.”
The Sword Demon passed by and muttered to himself again.
“uh… .”
“Oh, did you hear this too? I’m sorry. “As I get older, I talk to myself more.”
He smiled and waved his hand.
Raon tilted his head as he looked at the Sword Demon with a subtle smile.
‘what?’
Why is this guy like this?
* * *
Rimmer looked down at the training ground from the castle wall and scratched his chin.
The image of a sword spirit giving advice to Raon was embedded in his eyes.
‘Are you greedy for discipleship?’
Having seen Raon’s talent right in front of me, it was not surprising that I wanted to make him my disciple.
‘Raon won’t accept it anyway, so it doesn’t matter. but… .’
I mean, they look similar to me.
Since Raon and Sword Demon are standing side by side, they look more similar. To be honest, it almost felt like we were blood relatives.
‘It’s strange that even Sieghart came.’
Raon told me that the Sword Demon and his disciple were coming to Sieghart as guests.
As soon as the Sword Demon, who had never come north before, saw Raon and came to Sieghart, it was clear that there was something there.
‘It would be fun if they were really blood relatives.’
His maternal family is Glenn Sieghart, the Sixth Emperor, and his paternal family is Sword Demon, the seat of the Five Great Swordsmen. She was such a fraud that even if she was put into a play, she would be criticized.
‘If this happens, the head of the family won’t be able to stay still, right?’
Glenn does not reveal his true feelings, thinking that he is Raon’s only grandfather, but if the Sword Demon gets in his way, he will no longer be able to afford to do so.
‘Please I hope my thoughts are not mistaken!’
He smiled excitedly, hoping that more interesting things would happen to Sieghart.
‘Jaesin. There will be more fun situations for me in the future… hmm?’
He stopped praying and looked at the spire in the center of the castle. Muston, the Sword Demon’s disciple, had climbed up the tower and was glaring at Raon.
‘Why is he there?’
I saw the Sword Demon coming out from the training hall on the other side to train, but I don’t know why he was glaring at Raon instead of training.
‘I may be angry that my teacher is taking care of someone else, but that expression isn’t right.’
A face full of jealousy. Mouston, Sword Demon’s disciple, showed a lack of human maturity befitting her age.
Although he was good at swordsmanship, he seemed to have no talent for training students.
Rimmer grinned as he lowered his thumb towards the Sword Demon.
“I won the disciple battle.”
* * *
After the sun rose in the sky, Raon lowered his sword.
He smiled with an expression as satisfied as the sweat dripping from his forehead.
‘That’s amazing.’
As if the swordsman was truly a ghost, he identified the areas that were lacking in his movements and taught him how to perform better swordsmanship.
‘I didn’t expect you to adapt so quickly.’
Thanks to the continued advice from the swordsman, I was able to change my swordsmanship to suit my advanced martial arts skills even though I only practiced in the morning.
“Mr. Rektar.”
Raon put the Jecheon Sword into its scabbard and approached the Sword Demon, who was awkwardly relaxing.
“Thanks to you, I feel like I have properly embodies the strength I have grown in. Thank you for your help.”
“There is still a long way to go. “Make sure you practice consistently.”
The Sword Demon nodded, telling him not to be satisfied with the present and to go further.
“however… .”
Raon touched the back of his head and rolled his eyes.
“It seems like your student is looking at this place the whole time. Are you okay?”
Muston was glaring at this place with murderous eyes, as if yesterday’s training had not worked properly.
-If you are blinded by jealousy, it becomes ugly like that.
Lars clicked his tongue as if he felt sorry for him.
-Giving you a little help won’t change your teacher, so it’s pitiful that you’re wasting time like that.
The guy frowned, saying he would eat a delicious meal at that time.
“It’s okay.”
The Sword Demon lifted his gaze up to the spire. She rushed down as Mouston made eye contact with her.
“That child is older than you, but he still has very little experience in the world. If you see and feel many things, you will also realize something. Of course, we need to continue to educate them.”
He smiled slightly, his voice dripping with concern for his student.
“It seems like you have someone similar to you.”
The Sword Demon turned his eyes to the western wall.
“You seem to be more interested in this than my student.”
“You don’t have to worry about it.”
Raon looked at Rimmer and sighed.
“Our Danju is a voyeur from the beginning.”
As he said, when he realized that he had been caught, he waved his hand proudly.
“The main character is so sick that he hides and watches, only appearing in moments of crisis.”
“We have a lot of difficulties with each other.”
“I see.”
Raon smiled and nodded, and the Sword Demon also smiled.
“… … .”
After the laughter stopped, there was an awkward silence for a moment.
“hmm… .”
The Sword Demon stepped back with his back turned.
“I guess I’ll just go. “Please continue your training.”
“Thank you for your help today.”
“It’s no big deal.”
He waved his hand and left the gym.
Raon greeted the sword demon and then raised his sword again.
Whoa!
As I unleashed the Snow Wind Sword and created a wind of frost, a low voice was heard from the door of the training hall.
“I think it would be better to point the direction of the sword a little more upward.”
Didn’t you go?
* * *
In front of the eastern gate of the Aryan family.
The swordsmen of the Gwangpungdan, Habunseong, Owen, the Iron Squadron, and the wizards of Morel were gathered together as if in battle line. They were all on horseback, wearing armor and battle uniform, as if they were ready to leave.
Wendy, wearing a uniform with a blue wind emblem attesting to her status as the head of the Ariane family, came in front of everyone.
“Arian will never forget the help of his benefactors for the rest of his life.”
She folded her sleeves neatly and bowed politely.
“Thank you for saving my life.”
“Thank you!”
The people of the Arian family who were standing behind Wendy bowed their heads in the same posture as her.
Raon looked to the side as he was greeted by the entire Arian family. Milland, Borini Keaton, Trevin, and Morel were smiling softly.
“Now that all the disturbing events have passed, I hope that it will prosper and regain its reputation from a thousand years ago.”
I bowed my head, accepting the thanks from the Arian family.
“Once the greetings are over, let’s go first.”
Morel turned around first.
“I’m the type of person who gets cocky when I’m in a place like this.”
“Thank you for coming.”
“It’s not because of you, it’s because of the damn princess, so don’t worry about it.”
He waved his hand as if he was annoyed.
“But you really helped me, didn’t you? If you need any help later, please let me know.”
“That won’t happen. “But I’ll see you next time.”
After saying he would see her again, Morel turned into light and disappeared along with the wizards.
“hey.”
Trevin came next to me and tapped my shoulder.
“Gwangpungdan said he would stop by Habunseong, so I will leave first.”
“yes. “I will come back and see you.”
“It looks like he’ll be heading out on a mission right away, so you won’t be able to find him even if you look for him. “When I return, I’ll try to hang out again for the first time in a while.”
“We are always welcome.”
“Then before the year is over.”
He and Cheoljeondae walked out of the castle gate with cool smiles.
“Raon.”
Borini Keaton nodded. He said with a bright smile that it was a fun time.
“Thanks to you, I was able to build good experiences and connections. Thank you.”
“no. “It was really reassuring that you came.”
Raon greeted Kitten and looked at the Three Princes.
“uh… .”
The Three Princes nodded slightly with blurry eyes like a zombie. Judging by the red bruises over his eyes, it seems that the information he received from Rimmer about Martha was of no use.
“Then I’ll see you next time. “Let’s spar then.”
Borini Keaton dragged the three princes, who were in a daze, out of the castle gate.
“Then let’s get ready too.”
Burren turned around and ordered the Gwangpungdan swordsmen to prepare for departure.
“Ah, awesome.”
Marta frowned as if she was genuinely upset. Looking at his condition, it seemed like the three princes were only disliked.
“Oh, I didn’t pack much… .”
Runan bit her lip while holding the blueberry ice cream she had only eaten here. Her fierce eyes were full of regret.
“Dorian.”
Raon approached Dorian and held out his hand.
“Can you give me that?”
“How do I know if you say that!”
Dorian muttered that he was not a mind reader and took out a large paper bag from his stomach pocket.
“You brought it out well.”
I took the envelope he gave me and approached Wendy Arian.
“You asked me a favor before, right?”
“yes? Please… .”
She tilted her head, asking what he meant.
Raon stood in front of Wendy with the paper bag he was holding.
The bag was so full that some of the items on top fell to the floor. They were red and yellow lollipops.
“This… .”
Wendy picked up the two candies that had fallen on the floor and looked at Raon’s bag. The large bag was filled with a variety of candies.
“I was just saying… .”
She swallowed dryly as she looked at the candy.
“Memories are forgotten with new memories. Please be strong for the people who believe in you.”
Raon smiled and held out a bag of candy.
“… That’s how it should be.”
Wendy let out a shaky breath and nodded.
“Because I am the head of this family.”
She smiled, feeling the illusion that her childhood memories with Wigen were being covered by happy memories with Raon and others.
“Then let’s go.”
Raon nodded with satisfaction when he saw Wendy’s smile.
As I was about to turn to leave, I heard the sound of clothes scraping against the floor behind me.
“I and the Aryan family will await our lord’s call.”
“I await your call!”
Wendy got down on one knee and grabbed the sword. She shouted that the other swordsmen of her Aryan family would follow her and wait in the same position.
When I heard that the entire Aryan family would follow me and shout that I was their lord, my heart pounded as if it would burst.
Raon clenched his fists as he looked at the Aryan people kneeling with their hands on their hearts.
“I’m also looking forward to singing Ariane again.”
I faced a sincere smile and a smile and turned my back.
Looking at Gwangpungdan’s eyes filled with surprise, bewilderment, and confidence, I headed towards the gate, which was wide open unlike when I came here.
“Let’s go.”
Raon took the lead by defeating the Black Dragon, followed by the Gwangpungdan and the swordsmen of Habunseong.
-Raon.
Lars glanced back and landed on his shoulder. Looking at the strange expression on his face, it seemed like he was also moved by the current situation.
‘why?’
-By any chance… .
Lars licked his lips and glanced behind him. I was feeling proud, thinking that I must have been quite touched, but his words cut off my heated emotions.
-Is there any candy left?
‘… … .’
