The atmosphere became cold in an instant. Because the heat from the fight between the two knights ended without any time to heat up, there was only silence in the restaurant.
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Aran Rascal, who broke the barrier this time and rose to the upper-middle level of a senior knight.
However, regardless of his growth, he was defeated by Ren Argen without even being able to make a single move properly.
And while experiencing the humiliation of having his sword taken away.
“He is an honorable knight, so I will accept the fight.”
Aran flinches at Ren’s cold voice. Not only that, but the Rascal matriarch also stopped and made eye contact with Ren.
“… … I’m sorry.”
Ren’s expression hardened at the apology, which no one could see as being forced and without any sincerity.
Huh!
At the same time, as his sword is raised, Hamon Azus suddenly kneels on the ground and bows his head.
“sorry! This stupid son did not recognize Lord Ren Argen and committed rudeness. “I apologize again.”
At Harmon’s sudden action, not only Malik but also Rascal and Aran look at him in surprise.
“oh… .”
“Lord Harmon kneeled down?”
“and… … “Even that arrogant lord can’t move when he meets Ren Argen.”
The nobles around him whispered. Harmon’s face turned red at the sound he heard, but he instinctively felt that now was not the time to save face.
“Now that I’m with Lord Ren, I see things I’ve never seen before in my life.”
“I think I know why Basil went under Ren. Leader.”
Eric and Albino, who were sipping drinks behind them, muttered.
“great. Lord Harmon. “I accept your apology.”
“thank you! What are you doing!! “Quickly kneel down!!”
Harmon glared back and shouted at the Rascal matriarch. The head of Rascal looked as if he could not bear to kneel, and the same was true for Aran.
“Tsk.”
And when Hamon heard Ren clicking his tongue, he became appalled and ordered the knights.
“Get these two on their knees right now!!”
The knights standing behind noticed what was happening and caught the Rascal family head and Aran.
“What are you doing!”
“Why are you procrastinating! Get down on your knees right now! hurry!!”
In response to Harmon’s words as he stood up, the knights forced the two to kneel on the floor and pressed their heads.
The two, who were unable to properly resist and were glaring at Harmon with aggrieved faces, looked at Ren again and lowered their eyes.
“Did you think I didn’t know? “You wanted to use me to confront Lord Ren Argen and increase your son’s reputation!!”
The head of the Rascal family turned pale at Harmon’s words and shook his head, but inside he was already despising his greed.
“It is a great sin to try to use and capture Lord Ren Argen, who is busy with the Empire’s official schedule, for such personal gain. Please apologize immediately and accept your sin.”
“S-sorry!!”
“That was not my intention at all. Lord Ren!”
The two people bowed their heads to the floor, not knowing what to do.
The sins of Malik and Harmon, two people who quickly became blinded by greed and unable to discern between right and wrong, were infinitely lightened and forgotten in people’s minds thanks to the Rascal family.
“I will retrieve the sword. Instead, I apologized, so I’ll move on from here. “I will leave the remaining punishment to Lord Hamon.”
“I will punish you properly. “Lord Ren Argen.”
Ren looked at Harmon with meaningful eyes, nodded and left the restaurant.
The members of the third mercenary unit also hurriedly follow him out of the restaurant.
“… … .”
A restaurant filled with silence after a storm.
Harmon’s face, which had been smiling a moment ago, turned into that of a demon, and he approached Malik.
“Ah, father… … !”
“Shut up! “Because I’ve never had a stupid son like you!!”
Harmon, in great heat, stomps on Malik.
“Ahh! Ah, father!!”
“noisy!!”
Malik, who had been trampled so much that his entire body was covered in black bruises, lay limp on the floor.
“Lord Harmon!”
The head of Rascal pushed away the knights and stood up.
Harmon glares at the Rascal father and son with his blue eyes.
“Isn’t this too much!”
“It’s too much.”
Harmon clicked his tongue inwardly at the foolishness of the Rascal family leader, who still had little understanding of the situation.
‘I didn’t even know I saved him… … .’
Even so, if Harmon had not stepped forward, Ren Argen would have cut off at least one of Aran Rascal’s arms.
Instead of mentioning it, Harmon mentioned the two people’s sin one more time.
“I will handle the punishment well, considering my relationship with the head of the Rascal family.”
After saying that, Harmon went out of the restaurant. The two father and son of Rascal just watched him walking away with devastated faces.
* * *
The next day, the incident between Ren Argen and the lord of Silver Fall, the Rascal family, quickly spread throughout the territory.
The lord and the head of Rascal attacked Ren Argen and the whole thing broke down.
In particular, there were even rumors going around that the head of Rascal and Aran Rascal fearlessly challenged Ren Argen to a fight, but their swords were taken away and they became criminals and were captured by Hamon.
The faults against Malik and Harmon were buried in the Lescal family and did not become a big topic of conversation.
“I hope you have a peaceful journey.”
Harmon Azus, who saw off the carriage of the third mercenary unit, greets Ren.
After receiving a burdensome sendoff, Ren and the mercenary team headed to the castle gate.
A gatekeeper who opens the door without even checking. Overnight, the rumor about Ren spread like it had wings, and the people of Silver Fall recognized Ren as a ruthless and cold-blooded iron-blooded knight.
“Open the gate!! Lord Ren Argen’s carriage awaits! hurry!!”
“good bye!!”
Two energetic soldiers stand next to the door and bend their waists 90 degrees.
The members of the 3rd mercenary unit laughed when they saw that.
“We’re scared too, but how much more scared are those guys?”
“Captain, be careful not to make a mistake. Even Lord Silver Fall couldn’t move.”
“Take care of yourself.”
The rumor about Ren that started in Silver Fall quickly spread to the next and the next territory, and no one touched Ren and the 3rd mercenary unit until they reached the capital.
“It’s finally the capital.”
“It’s been a while.”
Avalonia, the capital of the Varan Empire, located in the northeast of the continent.
A huge wall surrounding the entire capital. The imperial palace in the center of the city is visible in the distance as soon as you enter the entrance.
It is so large and majestic that it would be a shame to even compare it to the capital of Brilliant.
A lot of things have changed compared to when I was a child in the empire, but the overall feeling was the same as before and now.
“Welcome to Avalonia. “Ren Argen.”
When I passed through the castle gate, a tall-looking man wearing a neat uniform was waiting for Ren.
“My name is McKeon. Lowell Goldharbor sent me to meet you.”
“Three Sword Lords?”
“That’s right.”
“Do you know when I will arrive?”
“May I pass on what Lowell said?”
“… … yes.”
“Well, the reason you’re making such a fuss on the way to the capital is that you’re telling me to pick you up because I’m on my way? Well, even though the heroes of the continent are different, they are very different! hahahahaha!! “He said.”
In an instant, McKen, who had been completely possessed by the Three Sword Masters as if he had written a command, returned to his original form.
“I didn’t mean it that way.”
“The Third Sword Lord didn’t mean anything seriously either. “I will take you there.”
Ren nods and looks at mercenary group number 3.
“I guess I’ll have to part ways here.”
“Thanks to you, I came here comfortably. thank you Mr. Ren.”
“If you need our help while you are in the Empire, please call us anytime. “I’ll run right over.”
“thanks.”
After saying goodbye to the crew, Wren got into McKen’s carriage.
The mansion of the Three Swords Lords arrived after a long journey to the center of the capital.
As it is one of the four great sword lords of the empire, it is a very luxurious mansion.
“Unfortunately, Lowell has other schedules and will not be able to come to the mansion for the time being.”
“I can’t help it.”
“Still, I asked you to treat Master Ren comfortably while you are in the empire, so if you feel uncomfortable or want anything at any time, you can call the servants and ask them to do so. “If you have any questions, please call me.”
“All right.”
“From now on, the butler will guide you.”
“My name is Butler Twain.”
Twain, a middle-aged man wearing round glasses with strings, guided Len and told him about the mansion.
Ren unpacked in his room and looked out the window, lost in thought.
Beyond the yard of the mansion, a panoramic view of the city comes into view.
Although it cannot be seen from here, it is the Imperial Academy located to the east of the capital.
The academy graduation exam takes place there for a week.
That’s why I came, even though I received a gold plaque from the 3rd Sword Master, so I refused, but since I’m already here, I plan on going through the screening properly.
And if there is a Black Star hidden in the academy, it would be a good idea to catch it.
“It would be a good idea to go a day early and check on the kids.”
There are about 3 days left until the graduation exam starts, so if I rest today and go to the Imperial Academy tomorrow, the time will be roughly right.
‘I need to do some sword training in the meantime.’
After completing the academy graduation exam, you must join the Arzen family.
Sword initiation ceremony.
I need to prepare properly before showing the sword to my family brothers.
‘… … I want to see that cold expression distort this time. father.’
* * *
The next day, I prepared to leave and left for the Imperial Academy.
A large site that is incomparable to the mansion of the Three Sword Lords.
As we arrived at the entrance of the academy, numerous carriages and nobles were gathered there to cheer us on for tomorrow’s graduation exam.
“Tomorrow it will be worse. “Today, the families and friends of the students who came to the academy a day early came.”
I nodded to McKen’s explanation and got off the carriage and headed toward the entrance.
Clothes that are noticeably different from those of the academy cadets. People’s attention is focused on the appearance of an outsider proudly wearing two swords and trying to enter.
“Wait, stop. “Unless you are an academy cadet or official, you are not permitted to enter.”
A figure that appears to be almost 2m tall. Along with him in armor, other gatekeepers block the entrance with swords.
“This is Ren Argen. Lowell Goldharbor, here as agent of the Three Swords Lord of the Empire.”
As Ren said that, he took out the proxy appointment letter from his pocket and showed it to him, and the doorkeeper, whose eyes were wide, shouted urgently.
“You are the judge! “Put down your sword!!”
At those words, the gatekeepers simultaneously lowered their swords and opened the entrance.
“It is an honor to meet Sir Ren Argen, whose reputation has grown in recent times!”
A voice so loud that everyone at the entrance can clearly hear it, and everyone recognizes Ren’s identity.
“Ren Argen?”
“I heard that I am coming as an agent in place of the 3rd Sword Lord this time… … “Is it true?”
“I heard that the lord of Silver Fall and the head of Rascal attacked Ren Argen this time and were defeated?”
“that’s right. They say you don’t care when you’re angry. His personality is ruthless and he’s like a sword, so it’s a big problem. “Aren’t you going to drop all of our kids?”
“Shall we go and say hello?”
The cadets outside, as well as their families, glanced at Ren Argen and noticed him.
“Someone is an Academy judge at that age… … , some of them haven’t even graduated yet. really.”
“mother!! “You have to compare things to compare!”
“Hohoho, how can I compare?”
Everyone’s eyes were focused on Ren.
Ren had a feeling that it would get tiresome if he stayed here a little longer, so he went straight inside.
“Ren!! “Please come back!!”
McKen’s voice is heard from behind. Ren roughly waved his hand and went inside.
‘But where should I go?’
There have been other guides so far, but I have no idea where the academy is.
There were over 20 buildings inside the academy and the roads were spread out all over the place, so it was difficult to find where one was.
“Should I go back and ask?”
At that time, someone runs urgently from afar.
“Heh… , heh… … .”
The man who came running held his knees and exhaled harshly.
‘this person is… … .’
He is wearing shabby clothes and his messy hair, which has not been trimmed at all, is drenched in sweat.
He takes a deep breath, straightens his back, and puts on his glasses.
“Chief Professor Charles Buckeller?”
“long-time… Only. Mr. Ren.”
This is the head professor who came with the academy cadets at the last temple of the Holy Kingdom.
‘Now that I think about it, I didn’t get any feedback on my swordsmanship… … .’
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“I came running right away when I heard that Ren had arrived.”
“You’ve come at the right time. “I don’t know much about the structure here, so where is the president’s office?”
“I will guide you. And since you’re here, could you please check out my kids’ swordsmanship?”
“Let me ask the president. “If you say it’s okay, I’ll take a look.”
“thank you!”
‘Anyway, I wonder what kind of person the president of the academy will be.’