Chapter 417

Chapter 417

Raon opened the training grounds door during the dark time before sunrise.

Because everyone enjoyed the second festival with Rimmers money to their hearts content, the training ground was completely empty.

This is a nostalgic feeling.

It was a scene hed seen every day in Zieghart, but he hadnt been alone on a training ground before sunrise for a while because so many things had happened in House Arianne.

Lots of things happened.

Hed previously thought it was a simple mission, but his job was to drive away the darkness inside the house instead of fighting monsters.

However, the true dark enemies started to attack after he drove away the darkness, and the entire place couldve been destroyed.

The reinforcements from Habun Castle, Owen, Balkar, the Warring Steel division, and the always-late Rimmer allowed him to drive away the Specter, but it was actually a really close call.

It was dangerous.

Raon clenched Heavenly Drives scabbard while looking up to the dawn sky.

Its because Im too weak.

People called him the most talented person in the continent because hed reached the highest-level Master at twenty years of age, but that was the extent of his abilities.

Being young doesnt help during a fight.

An opponent could be considerate of the younger ones during a spar, but being young and inexperienced only created weaknesses during real battles.

He was bound to encounter more powerful opponents as he got stronger. It was necessary to reach a higher realm, regardless of his age, in order to deal with those monsters in the future.

I need to focus on myself now.

Every single member of the Light Wind squad had reached at least the advanced Expert during the war, and many of them had attained the highest level.

Burren, Martha, and Runaan were already facing the wall, and Dorian was going to follow soon enough.

It was time to focus on his own development while leaving the Light Wind members to train on their own.

Ugh

Wrath groaned while emerging from the bracelet. Hed become as flabby as a cumulus cloud because of how much hed been eating.

It was nice how quiet youve been recently, but you are going to resume that boring sword swinging at daybreak.

He sighed, saying that the good days were over.

Give me some advice then.

Hmph! Theres no reason for the King of Essence to help his enemy!

Wrath murmured that he wasnt going to help his enemy and returned to the bracelet.

It took him some time to enter, probably because hed gained too much fat.

Boring sword swings from daybreak, he says How nostalgic.

Wraths complaint made him feel like hed returned to being a trainee.

Im still doing the same training though.

Just like in the past, he still started his practice with the basic techniques. He was about to draw Heavenly Drive to train the basics when the training grounds door was opened.

Who is it?

Raon thought it was strange because he hadnt noticed with his aura perception, and the Sword Demon appeared.

Sir Rector?

Im simply here for some exercise. Keep training, dont mind me.

The Sword Demon shook his hand and went away from him.

Huh

Raon gasped while looking at the Sword Demon.

Is he still practicing at daybreak despite his realm? No, that must be the reason why he managed to reach his realm.

Witnessing a warrior who competed with the Ten Heavens of the Continent practice from so early in the morning hardened his resolve.

Raon drew Heavenly Drive. He raised his sword above his head. The blade falling from his upper posture was as heavy as a mountain.

Raon warmed himself up by practicing vertical slash, horizontal slash, diagonal slash, and stab before he lowered Heavenly Drive.

Its clearly different.

The basic techniques were enough for him to notice the drastic improvement in his swordsmanship after the spar against the Sword Demon.

Raon raised Heavenly Drive once again around his waist.

Next up is the Fangs of Insanity.

He unleashed the Fangs of Insanitys forms one after the other, which consisted of prying open his opponents weakness.

Just like the previous swings, the Fangs of Insanity had been further enhanced. It was as if the beasts fangs had become even thicker.

After he finished one round with the Fangs of Insanity and was about to start the second technique, the rotation, he noticed a presence from behind him.

Ahem!

The Sword Demon was there. He was right behind his back before he knew it even though he used to be far away.

It would be nice if you weaken your grip

He murmured quietly while glancing at Heavenly Drive.

What?

Raon stopped the Fangs of Insanity and turned around.

Ah, you mustve heard me. I was just talking to myself.

You were talking to yourself?

Is it really called talking to yourself when you said it right in my ears?

The Sword Demon smiled awkwardly, saying that he was talking to himself despite how clearly hed stated it.

By the way, may I ask what you meant by weakening the grip?

Are you asking me right now?

What? Oh, yes.

Well, I guess I have to respond in that case.

He gladly nodded and came up next to Raon.

Whats the name of the intuition sword that you just used?

Its called the Fangs of Insanity.

Since the Fangs of Insanity is an intuition sword, its important to perfectly understand your own abilities.

The Sword Demon unsheathed his sword and swung it down to demonstrate. It looked extremely similar to the first technique of the Fangs of Insanity.

Because you surpassed the wall into the highest level of Master in the blink of an eye, you are still not accustomed to how much your sword principles have grown.

He continued to speak while swinging his sword in a similar manner to the Fangs of Insanitys second technique.

Your swordsmanship looks more powerful at first because your body and aura have both gotten stronger, but you are actually an easier opponent than before. Try to perfect your swordsmanship while focusing on the principles without touching the aura.

Ah

The Sword Demon told Raon that he was unable to utilize the growth of his principles.

Relax your shoulders and weaken your aura. Try to incorporate the martial principles you previously came to understand even further. You will manage to create a strike that is even fiercer than beforeand more profound at the same time.

Thank you for your advice.

Raon lowered his sword and bowed to him.

Hes the first seat of the Five Great Swordmasters for a good reason.

Amazing wasnt enough to describe him, because he managed to figure out his problem at a glance of his basic technique and the Fangs of Insanity.

He really deserved his name as the Sword Demon.

Raon unleashed the Fangs of Insanity once again while thinking about the Sword Demons advice.

Whir!

The power focused at the center of his sword spread throughout the blade, which was engulfed by the newly polished principles. The Fangs of Insanitys ferocious roar that resounded was on a whole different level from before.

Wendy walked up to them wearing a robe with a blue wind emblem, which was the symbol of Arianne's head of house, on it.

We wont forget the help we received from Ariannes benefactors for the rest of our lives.

She neatly folded her sleeve and bowed politely.

Thank you for saving our lives!

Thank you!

People from House Arianne bowed just like her from behind her.

Raon looked aside while receiving the gratitude of the entirety of Arianne. Milland, Borini Kitten, Trevin, and Morell were smiling gently.

Since unfavorable events have come to an end, I wish you prosperity and recovery of your fame from a thousand years ago.

Raon bowed while accepting their gratitude.

We will go ahead and leave since we are done with the farewells.

Morell was the first one to turn around.

I tend to get goosebumps in situations like this.

Thank you for coming to help.

Dont worry about it. After all, I was here because of our donkey princess.

He shook his hand to stop him from thanking him.

But you still helped to the best of your abilities. Let me know if you ever need help later on.

Thats not going to happen. See you later.

Morell and his magicians turned into light and disappeared after he said goodbye.

Hey.

Trevin came up next to Raon and tapped on his shoulder.

We are going to leave for now since the Light Wind squad is planning to visit Habun Castle.

Yes, Ill visit you after we return to Zieghart.

I wont be there anymore since we should be going on a mission right after this. Lets have a match after we return.

You are always welcome.

Lets do it before the end of this year.

Trevin and the Warring Steel division left through the gate with nice smiles on their faces.

Sir Raon.

Borini Kitten nodded at Raon. He smiled brightly, saying that he had a fun time.

I managed to get great experience and connection thanks to you. I really appreciate it.

I should be saying that. I was reassured by your help.

Raon thanked Borini Kitten back and looked at the third prince.

Err

The third prince nodded faintly, his eyes as blurry as a zombies. Judging from the blue bruise around his eye, the information hed gotten from Rimmer mustve been useless.

See you next time. Lets have a spar when we see each other again.

Because the third prince seemed to be out of his mind, Borini Kitten dragged him away as he left through the castle gate.

We should also get ready.

Burren turned around and ordered the Light Wind swordsmen to prepare to leave.

That was so annoying.

Marthas frown looked like she was irritated from the bottom of her heart. It looked like the third prince only left her with an unfavorable impression.

Ah, I couldnt pack enough

Runaan bit her lip while holding onto the blueberry ice cream that she couldnt eat anywhere else tightly. Her blank eyes were brimming with sorrow.

Dorian.

Raon walked up to Dorian and extended his hand.

Can you give that to me?

How am I supposed to understand what that is?

Dorian murmured that he wasnt a mind reader and took a large paper bag from his belly pocket.

You did it perfectly fine.

Raon accepted the bag and went to Wendy Arianne.

Do you remember what you asked me last time?

What? Did I ask something?

She tilted her head, wondering what he was talking about.

Raon stood in front of Wendy with the paper bag in his hand.

Because the bag was completely full, a few of its contents fell on the ground. They were red and yellow lollipops.

Those lollipops

Wendy picked up the two candies that fell on the ground and looked inside Raons bag. All kinds of candies of different colors were filling the large bag.

I was just saying it

She swallowed nervously while looking at the candy.

New memories cover up old memories. Please do your best for the people who trust you.

Raon smiled and handed over the candy bag.

I shall.

Wendy exhaled nervously and nodded.

Because Im the head of this household now.

She smiled while feeling an illusion where her memories of childhood with Weegen were overwritten with happy memories with Raon and the other people.

Well be leaving now.

Raon smiled in satisfaction upon seeing Wendys smile.

When he was about to turn around to leave, he heard the rustling sound of clothes sweeping the ground behind him.

House Arianne, including me, will be waiting for our lords call.

Well be waiting for your call!

Wendy went on one knee and clenched her scabbard. The other swordsmen of House Arianne followed her into the same posture and shouted that they would be waiting.

Raons heart pounded violently upon hearing the entirety of House Arianne express their will to follow him while calling him their lord.

Im also looking forward to the day Ill summon Arianne once again.

He returned their smile with a wholehearted one of his own before he turned around.

While meeting the Light Wind squads eyeswhich were surprised, dumbfounded, and confident at the same timehe went towards the castle gate. It was wide open, unlike when they arrived.

Lets go.

Raon took the lead with the Black Dragon Coat fluttering into the wind, and the Light Wind squad and Habun Castles swordsmen followed him.

Raon.

Wrath took a glance back before he sat on Raons shoulder. Raon figured he mustve been deeply impressed by the situation just like himself, as his expression was rather strange.

Whats up?

He was wondering about this

Wrath licked his lips and glanced backward. Raon was filled with joy because of how impressed Wrath was, but his deep emotion came to a halt upon hearing what followed.

Do you have any more candy left?