Chapter 438

Chapter 438

Rector narrowed his eyes while taking the letter Mustan had brought him.

Did they know that we were in Zieghart?

He didnt expect the Alliance to contact them so quickly, as he hadnt reported their visit to Zieghart or spread any rumors about it.

That doesnt seem to be the case.

Mustan shook his head while looking at the letter.

Considering that the letter came straight to me, it should be unrelated to Zieghart.

He said that the Alliance should still be unaware since a single-use artifact that tracked a person rather than a location was used.

No, you shouldnt be so optimistic.

Rector slowly shook his head.

The Alliances head is mighty, but thats not all he has. Even though he has his door closed, he should be naturally aware that we are here.

The Alliances head was a frightening person. Considering all possibilities was the better course of action, as they were bound to pay dearly for underestimating him.

Ill read it.

Rector opened the letter.

Just what I expected.

There wasnt much to the contents inside. The only thing written there was that they should return since they had enjoyed their travel long enough. The handwriting was energetic, looking like a dragon had scratched down with a blade, and Rector could tell that Alliances head had personally written it.

Its a direct order from the Alliances head. We have to return.

He wouldve ignored it if it were someone elses summons, but he couldnt refuse the Alliance head.

Tsk.

Rector briefly licked his lips.

What a shame.

The time hed spent with Raon and Sylvia was so fun, and he was getting used to life at Zieghart while getting on friendly terms with Glenn. He could only sigh, saddened by the fact that he had to return.

Whap!

Rector burned the Alliance heads letter before looking at his disciples eyes, which were as clear as a snowfield.

Mustan.

Yes!

Mustan energetically responded in a loud voice. He seemed to be influenced by Yua.

What are you going to do if I leave the Alliance?

A-are you leaving the Alliance?

His jaw dropped. The question seemed completely unexpected to him.

Indeed.

Rector slowly nodded.

I have something more important to me now than praising the sword. My path is probably not going to be connected with the Alliances anymore.

He looked at his surprised disciple while telling him that he would leave the Alliance after he returned.

I should be honest to Mustan.

It wouldve been a different story if Mustans eyes were brimming with envy like before, but there was no way he would deceive him when his personality had become so bright and hardworking.

Hmm

Mustan scratched his chin for a moment before he raised his head.

Doesnt the pact between master and the Alliances head still remain?

It is.

Rector briefly sighed.

Ill need to grant one more request from him in order to end this relationship. However

He clenched his fists above his knees with a serious look in his eyes.

Ill complete it no matter what and leave the Alliance on my own.

In that case, Im also going to leave.

Mustan contemplated it for an extremely brief period of time before answering him right away.

Huh

Rectors eyes widened to the brim as he looked at Mustan, who gave such a definitive answer.

I believe you had an objective you wanted to achieve in the Alliance.

No, my path is lies with Sir Raon.

Mustan shook his head without hesitation, saying that his objective was to walk the same path as Raon.

Im bound to become Sir Raons enemy the moment the closure ends if I stay in the Alliance. Im going to leave alongside my master.

Mustan promptly shook his head and shouted that he couldnt betray Raon. Rector could see that he was serious from his clear eyes.

I dont understand what Raon even did to you to make you change so much.

He hasnt done anything special. His existence is enough reason for me to follow.

Mustan didnt even seem embarrassed about rambling such nonsense.

I see.

Rector laughed bitterly. He wouldve preferred it if his disciple could stand on his own feet, but his declaration to follow his grandson wasnt that unpleasant.

Lets leave tomorrow at first light.

Isnt that too early?

Theres no reason to waste any time since we will see them again. Make the preparations.

Hmm, I understand.

Mustan bowed politely before leaving the room.

Haa

Rector sighed in frustration and looked outside the window. The waxing crescent moon was distorted like a savage beasts eyes, looking down upon the world.

It wont be easy.

A thorny path was bound to await him in order to leave the Alliance, as there was no way the Alliances head would give an ordinary ask.

However, he had to return no matter what in order to find happiness for his daughter-in-law and grandson.

Rector closed his eyes while clenching the hilt of his sword.

No matter what

* * *

* * *

Understood.

Raon straightened his back and bowed politely.

Sir Raon, see you later. Ill work hard on nurturing my martial arts and mind alike, just like you told me!

Mustan waved his hand. His sparkling eyes were way too clear, enough that it was making Raon uncomfortable.

Ah, sure

Raon awkwardly nodded.

I wont be sending you off.

Glenn shook his hand, asking him to leave already.

Im sad to hear that. In return

Rector grabbed Raons shoulder with a faint smile on his face.

Ill be borrowing Raon.

Hmph, Ill allow just this once.

Thank you.

He tapped on Raons shoulder, urging him to come with him.

Ill be back after sending them off.

Sure.

Glenn told him to politely guide them without making any mistakes.

Understood.

Raon said goodbye to Glenn with his eyes before standing in front of Rector and Mustan.

Please follow me.

He sighed quietly while opening the training ground door.

Its sad to see him leave like this.

It wasnt because he wouldnt be able to continue the practice for the versatile sword. He was sad because they were leaving so suddenly after how close theyd gotten.

Raon guided them without speaking and reached the main gate of the house in no time.

Haa

Raon licked his lips while looking at the Ziegharts main gate slowly opening up.

You dont need to be so sad.

Rector smiled gently. Raons expression mustve given away his feelings.

Separation is bound to follow the meeting. Just focus on training so I wont be disappointed. We shall meet again soon enough.

I understand.

Raon smiled faintly and nodded. Just like Glenn had said, Rectors words could be trusted, and Raon had the feeling that he would be able to see him again.

Ill work hard on it so that I can surprise you the next time we meet.

Im looking forward to it. And

Rector was about to stroke his beard but lowered his hand. The darkness of the dawn spread in his expression.

Ill answer your question the next time we see each other.

Answer my question

He seemed to be talking about the question of whether he was acquainted with Raons father or not.

I see.

Raon nodded, saying that he would be waiting.

Ill be leaving now.

Sir Raon! See you later!

Rector turned around and Mustan smiled cheerfully.

Raon bowed deeply at the back of the man who kept helping him without gaining anything in return.

Thank you.

* * *

Raon returned to the fifth training ground after he sent off Rector and Mustan, and Glenn was still there instead of returning to the lords manor.

You havent left yet.

Raon walked up to Glenn, who was watching the sky that was getting darker, and he lowered his gaze.

Once Raon faced the serene red eyes that made it so that he couldnt understand what he was thinking, Raon felt like his hair was standing on end.

Ive been waiting because I have something to give you.

Glenn shook his head, saying that the tab wasnt closed yet even though the bet was over.

What do you mean by the tab?

Do you remember that I was originally trying to teach you a martial art?

Ah, yes.

Raon nodded. Glenn had mentioned the first time hed clashed against Rector that he was going to teach him a martial art.

I should be teaching you according to the tab, but I would be breaking the promise if I taught you the martial art right now. Thats why you should learn it by yourself.

Glenn snapped his fingers, and a red light sparkled from the thin air and a book appeared. It was a thin booklet as thick as a knuckle, and it was titled Azure Sky Sword Art.

The Azure Sky Sword is a sword that incorporates the sky, as the name mentions. However

Glenn turned around, at the same time as he spoke. A dark blade with a similar color to the dim sky appeared on his hand.

Whap!

The dark blade severed the dusk. The energy it incorporated was as majestic as the sky itself.

Heavy waves followed wherever his sword was connected to spread around a tremendous amount of power. It was a realm on a whole different level. The entire fifth training ground, or rather, the entirety of Zieghart seemed to be in Glenns grasp.

My sky is dark.

The moment Glenn turned around to look at Raon once again, the dark blade in his hand disappeared like a bubble.

You should incorporate your own sky as you learn the Azure Sky Sword.

With those words, he disappeared along with the twisted darkness falling towards the ground.

Raon remembered what Yua had previously told him while plucking the falling martial arts book from the air.

A kind person, she said

She might be right about that.

That doesnt make any sense!

Wrath frantically shook his head.

A kind person wouldnt feed people Nadine bread!