Chapter 409

Chapter 409

Raon went to the reception room with Wendy. She was walking in front of him, and her steps were wavering slightly as if she were drunk.

It must be difficult for her.

Even though shed resolved herself, she mustve been mentally exhausted after witnessing the death of her family. It was praiseworthy enough that she was walking.

People usually dont change easily, but she seems to be an exception.

Wrath licked his lips, saying that she had become a rock when she used to be as tender as jelly.

Her core has always been full.

Wendy was the only warrior in her house who inherited her ancestors will.

Considering the fact that she managed to reach Master level by training on her own while everyone else was idling around, shed always had the potential.

And her core finally blossomed through this occasion.

Her martial art wasnt the only growth shed obtained from the war against the undead. She also achieved mental growth and managed to overcome the pressure from her family.

Since the chain called family that used to bind her was gone, she was bound to climb higher in the future.

Please sit over here.

Wendy pointed her finger after opening the door to the reception room. Raon followed her and entered the room.

Did Weegen make this room?

The room was extremely luxurious even though it didnt look like it was used often. It looked even more extravagant than the reception room in the lords manor at Zieghart.

Thank you.

As soon as Raon sat on the fluffy sofa, Wendy Arianne lowered her head.

Lady Wendy?

I wouldve never managed to kill them on my own. Id like to thank you for making the decision.

Wendys shoulders trembled as she tightly bit her lip.

It was my obligation as the commander of this war. Please dont do this.

Raon shook his head. Executing them was necessary in order to revive the house. He didnt just do it for Wendys sake.

What they did was unforgivable for the leaders of a house.

Morale had plummeted when Weegen and the executives escape became known, and the undead used that opportunity to attack.

The solid defense was broken through and fatalities appeared for the first time.

Because Raon had learned in his life as Raon Zieghart what the meaning of a house was, and what kind of mindset a leader should have, he was furious from the bottom of his heart at Weegen and the executives who abandoned the house to run away.

This was my job.

Since he was planning to kill them even if he had to search the entire continent, there was no reason for Wendy to thank him.

Raon sighed quietly while looking at Wendy, who was still bowing at him.

How about you, Lady Wendy? Are you okay?

I would be lying if I said I was.

Wendy raised her head. The violent trembling of her pupils slowly subsided.

But Im well aware that it was a necessary task in order to revive this house.

She understands perfectly. I thought she would.

If Weegen and the executives managed to survive, they wouldve taken advantage of Wendys kindness and broken the unity of the house.

Getting rid of their influence and creating a new foothold was the correct course of action to revive House Arianne.

It was going to be difficult at first because the footsteps of the previous lords were gone, but Arianne should be able to soar even higher in the future.

Head of house, you will have to work hard in various ways, since removing the shadow of the previous executives wont be an easy task.

Ill do my best.

Wendy bowed, asking him to trust her.

Please stop thanking me. You dont need to

Its not just about what happened today.

She continued without raising her head.

This war wouldve been over from the beginning if Sir Raon wasnt with us. Im grateful that you fought with us until the very end and put your life on the line.

Wendy didnt straighten her back, saying that shes been wanting to express her gratitude ever since the war came to an end.

It looks like shes going to stay like this forever if I dont accept her thanks.

Since Raon was aware of how stubborn she was, he nodded with a smile on his face.

I see. I accept your gratitude. Please raise your head now.

Raon nodded, but Wendy still didnt raise her head. She went on her knees instead and pressed her head down on the ground.

Lady Wendy?

Did she finally lose it?

She wasnt unconscious. Her breathing was rough, but her pressure was extremely clean.

We have something Wed like to tell you, Sir Raon.

Please stand up before then

No, I have to say it like this.

Wendy raised her forehead slightly as she spoke but pressed it back on the ground.

Wed like to serve you as my lord. Please allow me.

She raised her voice, saying that she wanted to serve him as a lord along with her house.

What?

Raons eyes widened as he looked at Wendy.

Whats happening right now?

House Arianne was already Ziegharts follower as a vassal house. He couldnt understand what she meant by suddenly telling him she wanted to follow him.

What do you mean?

It means what it is. Wed like to follow you, Raon Zieghart.

But isnt Arianne already Ziegharts vassal house?

Indeed.

Then why are you following me?

Wendy slightly raised her head. The pure light radiating from her eyes showed how sincere she was.

Because we want to support our benefactor in Zieghart.

She suddenly mentioned a benefactor, and Raon could tell who it was.

Support me?

Yes. The vassal houses dont always follow Zieghart as a whole. Each vassal house supports a different faction, and our Arianne would like to walk the same path as our benefactor, the Light Wind squad.

She said that she wanted to support the Light Wind squad while following Zieghart.

Why did you get such an idea?

Ive been observing my benefactor and the Light Wind squad from up close during the war. You kept your individuality, but you also looked like a single storm when you fought together.

Wendys slightly distorted smile revealed her envy towards them as she continued.

Id like Arianne to become a house that cherishes each other and helps each other in their lives, just like the Light Wind squad. Thats why Id like to share the path with the Light Wind squad, and

He enlightened his disciple of how dangerous Raons technique was.

Rimmer licked his lips while watching the old man.

Did he just recognize that? I guess he deserves to be called the Sword Demon, the strongest of the Five Great Swordmasters.

There were barely any traces left in the Land of Death because it was a soft ground that used to be under a swamp.

It was difficult to tell whether it was the trace of a sword or a trace of a crawling bug, and the fact that he figured out Raons technique implied his extraordinary abilities.

I heard that the Sword Demon could be compared to the Ten Heavens of the Continent. Its definitely not wrong. I cant estimate his realm at all.

The Five Great Swordmasters being weaker than the Ten Heavens of the Continent was common knowledge, but the Sword Demons sword seemed capable of reaching them at least.

Im curious how a wanderer managed to become so powerful.

The Sword Demon didnt say it by himself, but he was in a neutral position without any affiliation with any faction.

Rimmer was curious how he became so strong when he was pretty much a wanderer.

By the way

Rimmer furrowed his brow while examining the Sword Demons face and the shape of his body.

That geezer, why does he feel so familiar?

Hed never seen him before, but he felt familiar for some reason.

How strange Oh, whatever.

Rimmer was trying to figure out why he felt so familiar but shook his head because he couldnt be bothered anymore.

I probably saw him in a gambling house or something.

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After the conversation with Wendy, Raon returned to his room.

He still needed to thank Milland and the reinforcements from other factions, but he decided to visit them the next day since it was getting too late.

Shes still doing this here.

Runaan was still sleeping on the bed facing forward. A purring sound like a kitten could be heard.

I guess she wasnt sleeping here because of me.

Considering the fact that she still hadnt woken up, she mustve just wanted to sleep there. Raon chuckled and sat at the table.

When are you going to eat?! The King of Essence is starving right now!

You are fine. Look at how fat you are.

Raon snickered while pulling Wraths plump and soft belly.

Stop touching! How can a mere human dare touch the King of Essences body?!

Are you a cat or something?

He started to shout as soon as Raon touched his belly even though he didnt mind when his head was slapped. He almost looked like a cat.

Im going to eat after I check this. Wait a little please.

Check? What are you checking now?

This.

Raon tapped on Wraths head and loaded the messages that he couldnt previously read.

O-oh no!

Upon seeing the messages, Wrath grasped the back of his neck, which was as plump as a sandwich, and fell backward.

Wrath fell on his face on the table and Raon pushed him away before checking the messages.

[Youve achieved the impossible.]

[Your soul level has drastically increased.]

[All stats have increased by 20.]

Defeating the Specter and destroying the death sphere mustve been considered impossible, and he received twenty stat points as a result.

The increase in soul level mustve drastically increased his pain and fatigue.

However, there were a lot more messages left.

[Trait Aura of Death Resistance has been created.]

[Trait Backstab has increased in rank.]

[Trait Focus has increased in rank.]

[Trait Divinity Blooming from Underworld has increased in rank.]

The second set of messages was all about the traits.

The Aura of Death Resistance was created probably because hed been fighting the energy of death for six days straight, and the traits hed used during the fight had increased in rank.

The most satisfying part was Divinity Blooming from Underworld getting another rank.

And theres more.

The system wasnt showing as messages, but the Ring of Fire, the Ten Thousand Flames Cultivation, and Glaciers proficiencies had also increased drastically, and the same went for his swordsmanship realm.

A smile appeared on his face because the gains were even bigger than the enlightenment.

I-its finally ovei-is there more?

Wrath was climbing on the table while swaying, but his jaw dropped upon seeing the additional message.

[Title Commander of the Victorious War has been created.]

Next up was a title. He hadnt gotten a title in a long time, since hed received the Survivor, and he finally had a new one.

Damn it! Why does this never end?!

Wraths lips trembled as he looked at the new title.

Commander of the Victorious War

Title given to the one who carved their way to victory in an unwinnable war.

Ability: All stats +5, slightly increase everyones focus and physical ability during a group battle.

Huh?

Did it just say that focus and physical ability increases for everyone?

It implied that even the Light Wind squads abilities were increased on top of Raon himself.

Is it raising morale?

Morale was important when it came to a group battle. Raising morale could draw out the full potential of the warriors, and the title seemed to affect morale.

I-its over now, right?

Wrath moved onto the table while faltering.

Lets eat now

When he was trying to beg him for food, another set of messages appeared.

[You fell asleep after exhausting all your stamina and willpower.]

[The quality of sleep has increased to the extreme and enhanced Sloths efficiency.]

[All stats have increased.]

[Sloth has been enhanced.]

Wrath started foaming at the mouth and collapsed upon seeing those messages.

Sloth, you stupid doormat