Chapter 418

Chapter 418

Under the purple evening sky, the Light Wind squad and Habun Castles knights were having a friendly chat at the camping ground after finishing their dinner.

Raon ate the swamp grapes that Dorian had taken out as dessert and rubbed his lips.

Its delicious for sure.

The swamp grapes were plumper than ordinary grapes and they had a delicious red color like a ripened apple. The lack of seeds made them easier to eat.

Raon could understand why people were so fond of the wines made from the swamp grapes.

Sniff

Wrath was lying on his stomach over Raons head, sniffling while looking at the swamp grapes.

Why are you crying? And come down from my head already.

We dont have many swamp grapes left anymore. Living without tasting those delicious grapes would be a waste of human life!

Wrath complained that the blueberries were already gone and that there werent many grapes left anymore with teary eyes.

Wait, youre a demon. Stop pretending to be a human and come down from my head already.

Why does happiness always have to end so quickly?

Wrath pouted while looking at the grapes that were gradually being reduced without listening to Raon.

Come down.

Kweh!

Raon slapped away Wrath as he kept rolling on his head before he stood up.

Clap!

He loudly clapped his hands to gather the attention of the Light Wind members, who were playing around.

Dont tell me youre planning to waste this golden dinner time.

Err, hmm.

About that

I think Im fine the way we are

The Light Wind members lips were trembling in surprise from the clapping sound.

Squad leader!

Please help us!

Hes already getting started! We just left House Arianne!

The swordsmen asked for help from Rimmer, but he was still out of his mind because he couldnt recover from the huge loss hed suffered.

Heeh

Rimmer gulped down the grapes while drooling from his mouth.

How can he be so wasteful?!

Wrath pulled his hair while watching him.

What is he doing right now when those grapes should be properly savored one by one?! Take them away from him right now!

Stop him yourself.

Raon threw Wrath at Rimmer and looked at the Light Wind squad.

Do you prefer that I train you myself? Or will you start training already?

Raon rolled his lips into a smile while looking at the Light Wind squads panic.

We are obviously going to train by ourselves. I was going to do it even if you didnt mention it.

Burren stood up before anyone else and tapped on his scabbard.

Because I made the painful realization during the war that Im still too weak.

His eyes sparkled enthusiastically as he declared that he didnt want to experience that ever again.

I can agree with you for once.

Martha swept her hair up from her forehead and straightened her back.

Its extremely irritating to admit, but its true that I wasnt too helpful this time.

She pushed Burrens shoulder away and went into the forest.

Ill train.

Runaan nodded and clenched her cherished sword, Snow Flower.

I dont want to stay back anymore.

She didnt even finish the ice cream she was eating, going into the forest on Marthas other side.

Even though theyd reached the wall to become Masters, they still thought they were too weak and started to train.

Vice squad leader.

Mark Goetten walked up to him and bowed.

Im also heading out.

He was also enthusiastic about training even though they were on the move because he was about to reach the intermediate Master level.

Me too, Im going to train.

Yua jumped like a frog and started to swing her sword right next to them. She was extremely energetic, probably because she was about to see her grandfather again.

Im also doing it since you are!

Yulius went right next to Yua and drew his sword. He swung his sword at least twice as fast as usual, feeling competitive.

This is making it difficult

It cant be helped, we should also train.

I guess we need some exercise for digestion.

I dont want to be protected anymore either.

The Light Wind members were influenced by their team leaders and Mark Goetten, scattering around the forest with determined expressions on their faces.

Hmm

Milland put down the grapes he was eating and looked at the knights and swordsmen who were sitting around, clearly uncomfortable and with awkward expressions on their faces.

Are you going to sit there doing nothing?

His gaze was even colder than the evening wind.

The Light Wind squad just went to practice when they are stronger than you despite being younger. Can you still sit there and eat grapes in this situation?

Ugh!

Not at all!

We going as well!

The knights and swordsmen quickly stood up and ran into the forest.

Whoosh!

The forest used to be quiet, but the shouts of concentration from the swordsmen created a small orchestra.

Im also going to exercise a little.

Raon bowed to Milland.

You havent changed at all from the past.

Milland smiled while throwing firewood into the campfire.

You pretty much monopolized the training ground when you stayed at Habun Castle.

People die if they suddenly change.

Yes, thats how you are.

It must look that way because theyve used a deeper color in order to emphasize Ziegharts emblem.

Roenn gently brushed his hand over the golden tablet in denial.

Dont worry about it. It was made with the utmost care for Sir Raon. Moreover, its only covered in gold on the outsideits actually made of platinum.

Not bad.

Glenn nodded in satisfaction as soon as he mentioned that it was made with the utmost care for Raon.

My lord.

Sheryl walked up to Glenn as he rolled his lips up into a faint smile.

Judging from Raons personality, he will be happy enough that my lord is bestowing a golden tablet to him. Dont worry about it.

Ahem!

Glenn shook his hand while clearing his throat.

I dont care what he thinks about me. I was just worried because it would hurt my dignity if the emblem looked strange. I wasnt really giving him any special treatment

He shook his head and murmured some shabby excuses.

Sheryl smiled faintly while watching Glenns slightly flushed face.

Hes so cute.

Glenn had ordered them to make the golden tablet as soon as he returned to the house. Because Raon could come back at any moment, hed organized the treasury to look for the gift and even wrote down a list of liquors he wanted to drink with Raon.

She could only smile because he blatantly loved his grandson yet still tried to hide it.

Sheryl and Roenn smiled while meeting each others eyes because of how cute Glenn was, and the leader of Shadow Agents, Chad, entered the audience chamber.

Greetings, my lord.

Chad bowed politely and stepped forward.

Whats the matter?

The Light Wind squad leader sent a message.

He took out a yellow letter from his clothes.

Did you read the contents?

No, I brought it as soon as I received it.

Read it here.

Understood.

Chad nodded and opened the letter. A thin piece of paper could be found inside.

Err

His chin started to tremble after he skimmed through the letter.

Leader of Shadow Agents?

Ah, yes!

Read it as it is, without adding anything without reason.

Ah, understood.

Chad licked his lips and started to read the letter.

R-Raon defeated the Specter, wow.

His trembling voice sounded like he was having a seizure when he said wow. He secretly peeked at Glenn. It almost looked like veins were bulging on his forehead.

The Sword Demon came to visit House Arianne, and hes hitting it off with Raon. I almost thought that he was the r-real grandfather.

Chad felt like his shoulders were being crushed by the heavy atmosphere. It was as if the sky were falling. He could feel the cold sweat flowing like a waterfall down his back.

W-we will be back after playing around at Habun Castle. I dont know the exact date. P-peace

His hand trembled violently as he lowered the letter. He was unable to speak any further because he was getting frostbite from the cold atmosphere.

What a crazy bastard. Hes completely insane.

Sheryl shook her head while clicking her tongue.

Whir!

While Chad was wondering what to do, the letter floated by itself and flew towards Glenn.

Glenn confirmed that it was really written on the letter before burning it up without leaving a single piece.

He thought that he was the real grandfather, huh

His lips curved into a thin smile. Chad felt like his heart skipped a beat just from seeing that frightening smile.

Roenn, Sheryl.

Glenn bared his teeth while crushing the thrones armrest as if it were a piece of paper.

Prepare the funeral for the Light Wind squad leader.

Crimson sparks were glimmering around him, showing that he wasnt joking about it.

I shall grant his wish since hes so eager to die.

Yes!

Huhuhu.

Sheryl nodded while clenching her fist, and Roenn laughed like always.

Chad swallowed nervously while looking at the pressure around the three people who were making his hair stand on end.

Light Wind squad leader Rest in peace.

* * *

Raon raised his gaze after he climbed the hill covered in white snow.

He could see the high castle walls covered in traces of dried blood and yellow dirt.

Habun Castle, where hed gone through the last trial to become a swordsman and gained an alias for the first time, looked no different from before.

This is a nostalgic scent.

The nostalgic stench of blood brought a small smile to Raons face.

Aaaargh! This is the same scent as before!

Dorian scowled while screaming like a dying pig. He wasnt retching like the last time, at least.

Looking at Habun Castle, where the traces of battle still remained, reminded him of his stay in the past. He could feel the violent pounding of his heart, as it served as a foundation to grow into his present self.

The commander is returning! Open the gate!

Open the gate!

Habun Castles gate opened up with a tremendous noise that sounded like the entire land was being twisted.

Milland stared at the opening gate, which was the silver color of the snowy mountain, before he turned around.

You were just an unwelcome novice mercenary when you first came to this place.

His smile deepened, and he pounded the left side of his breastplate with his fist. His powerful gaze looked like hed returned to being the castellan instead of a traveling companion.

We welcome our benefactor, Raon Zieghart, upon his return under the name of Milland Brydon, the Habuns castellan!

Whoaaa!

People cheered loudly from inside the castle following Millands shout.

A chill ran down Raons spine upon witnessing Habun Castles military discipline, which was as heavy as a lance.

They said return

His heart pounded violently because he was still considered a member of the castle by them.

Raon pounded the left side of his chest with his fist while looking at the knights and the scouts waving their hands at him.

Im back.