Knock. Knock. Knock.
“come in.”
The door to the office opens and a servant comes in.
“We’re in big trouble.”
Aisen, the leader of the Shabi-ryu, stood inside looking half-disappeared.
he asked, biting his nails with his mouth.
“why?”
“Ren Argen has awakened.”
“Holy sh*t!!”
As soon as he hears the name Ren Argen, he goes into a fit and throws away all the equipment on the desk.
The servant, who had been staring blankly at the documents and writing instruments strewn on the floor, winced and continued speaking.
“He is coming to the mansion now.”
thud!
Isen slammed his fist on the desk and trembled.
“Why did that bastard come here!”
“… … “I don’t know that either.”
“get out! Get lost!”
“Yes, yep!”
The servant hurriedly leaves the room for fear of causing a spark.
Isen, who already had a dirty personality, became even more dirty after the last sword initiation ceremony.
“… … What do we do?”
Isen, who has become very sensitive, mutters to himself.
There’s no telling what Ren Argen will do when he returns to the mansion.
His position had already fallen, but he had not yet stepped down from his position as leader.
However, if Ren Argen comes back and makes a fuss about why he is still there, there is no stopping him.
Now he was the successor to the family and even the head of a new school called Raishinryu.
It was obvious that that crazy guy would use his position and authority to somehow bring down Soobiryu.
“Arhan, that bastard got attached to Ren Argen, right? You idiot! “What good is there for someone I hate so much!!”
Isen, who had been rioting in the room for a while, once his excitement subsided a little, he fell into deep thought.
I had to behave well. If not now, the situation will become even more irreversible.
‘Let me think about it… … , who is there?’
Among the people belonging to the Saebi family, the one who is likely to be the next head of the family is Eden Arzen.
However, from his perspective, Eden Arzen is someone who cannot be pushed as the head of the family. Even if he becomes the head of the family, he won’t even look down on Soobiryu.
Moreover, he uses the power of Raishinryu. From Saebi-ryu’s point of view, he is someone who should never be made the head of the family… … .
‘Now that Ren Argen has appeared, he will have no choice but to be shaken.’
Until then, his position was solid, but now he has a strong competitor.
Now that the situation is urgent, it won’t be easy to throw away the scavenger hunt.
Now, you could use Eden to preserve the leader’s position and grab his leash.
“hehehehe… … .”
Isen lifted the wrinkled corners of his mouth, got dressed, and went out.
It wasn’t just Scybian who was surprised to hear that Ren had woken up.
Ulrich of the Jungmu style and Homan of the Bihor style, who were also there at the time, had just heard the news.
“You made it through in the end.”
“Homan, what do you plan to do?”
“Before that, what do you think about his swordsmanship?”
Ulrich’s expression subtly hardened.
If I had to recommend someone as the head of the family, Cassius, who is skilled in martial arts swordsmanship, would be a good fit.
However, the swordsmanship that Ren showed at the sword initiation ceremony was shocking enough to shake even her thoughts.
“It is clear that the family heritage came from somewhere.”
“I know.”
“If the family legacy that Ren Argen found is truly our forgotten swordsmanship… … . “We must get it back.”
“Are you trying to steal it?”
“no. “I have to either establish him as the head of the family, bring in the inheritance that is supposed to be his, or just drink the sweet water and run away.”
“Do you think that’s possible?”
“You can’t do it. Gaju is still correcting it. “There is still a lot of time for the head of the family to move on to the next step.”
“It seems like it would be quicker to promote Ren Argen to the head of the family.”
“Like I said, that’s one way.”
Ulrich frowns as he looks at Homan’s smiling face.
“Blair Arjen is not interested in the position of head of the family, so it’s easy to say.”
“You don’t know that. Her talent is the best among all Bihoryu knights. “If you change your mind at any time, the competitive landscape in California will change.”
“Wouldn’t that be less than Ren Argen?”
“hmm… … . “I haven’t seen her sincere yet.”
As Homan said, Blair Arjen was never sincere in everything she did.
I have no particular interest in swinging a sword, becoming the head of a family, or becoming stronger.
That’s why everyone couldn’t see her real face.
Nevertheless, he is talented enough to reach master level.
He was a bit different from Arhan Arjen.
If Arhaan sneaks out of training because it’s annoying, Blair does it when told.
That’s a bit rough.
In fact, the reason why Arhan was considered the best in sword skills until Ren appeared within the family was because Blair Arzen was simply unknown.
That’s why I’m even more curious.
I wonder to what extent she is sincere.
It was for this reason that Homan could not give up his last hope.
I hope that one day Blair will change her mind and become serious about becoming the head of the family.
If that were to happen, Horman was willing to support her with all his might.
“Ren Argen received the matriarch’s sword. “Right after the previous four fierce battles.”
“I guess you could say it was a fierce battle. Ren Argen was well versed in each school’s swordsmanship. That means it will be much easier to deal with.”
“Having that level of understanding is the difference between talent.”
Homan narrows his eyes and glares at Ulrich.
“you… “Are you trying to transfer to Ren Argen?”
“gibberish. “There’s nothing to do other than change trains.”
“Ugh, that can’t be possible. “You don’t think Cassius is a match for Eden?”
Ulrich’s expression distorted. It hit the nail on the head.
“… … .”
“I’m speechless. Ren Arzen created a new Thunder God style. “Isn’t it obvious what would happen if he rose to the position of head of the family not long after it was created?”
“… … Are you wearing those eyes as decoration?”
“what?”
Ulrich glares at him with pitiful eyes and shakes his head.
The swordsmanship shown by Ren Argen when he received the matriarch’s sword.
It was not a swordsmanship from any of the four major schools, including Raishinryu.
Didn’t he do that?
The Four Great Schools say that we must borrow the power of nature. But the swordsmanship performed by Ren Argen at the end… … .
‘It felt like receiving rather than borrowing.’
It certainly felt that way to her.
As she has already retired from the front lines and is now at an advanced age, she cannot show as much inaction as she once did, but she was also a knight who once reached the level of a master.
She could vaguely see how amazing Ren’s swordsmanship was.
In her eyes, the inaction of the first head of the family, which had only been told in legend in the past, seemed to have been recreated.
Above Ren, the first head of the family, who only existed in imagination, was visible above him.
That’s why I was nervous. At that moment, it seemed as if the glorious old glory had been recreated.
An earthquake gun unfolded from Chloe’s sword.
When I saw that sword strike of such tremendous power, I was even thrilled.
If Ren Arjen becomes the head of the family, what will the future Arjen look like?
The thought that Arjen, who had regained the legacy of the past, would become stronger than now kept running through Ulrich’s mind.
‘Ren Arzen may not be trying to raise Raijinryu. Maybe we can create something that goes beyond the Four Great Schools.’
Ulrich was lost in thought again.
* * *
Tomb of the Sword.
Deep inside, Eden Arzen walks through a cemetery where the tombs of past family members are gathered.
The time when dusk falls and the sky turns red.
Eden, who was walking while tracing the headstones of the family heads with her fingers, stops when she feels a sign of presence coming from behind.
“You’re here.”
“… … “Were you waiting for me?”
“Okay, I think this is the first time we’ve talked together like this. “Little brother.”
Ren Argen slowly emerges from the darkness.
The moonlight reflects off his cold eyes and shines brightly.
“Do you want to talk to your brother and not your rival for head of the household? If so, I will do it.”
He slowly turned around and looked at Ren.
“If so, will you tell me? “Your secret.”
“That can’t be right.”
“Then, as the successor to the family head race, I ask.”
He lifts his palm and unfolds a blue brain flag at the tip of his finger.
It’s shaky… … .
“How do you know Raishinryu?”
“Is there any reason for me to tell you?”
“It is the family secret. If you didn’t know, you wouldn’t know. “If you have information related to the family, it is natural to inform the family.”
“That is correct. But… … .”
Ren lifted his index finger in the same way as Eden and smiled.
“You are not of the same clan, are you?”
“… … Are you trying to provoke me?”
“So what?”
“I know you have talent. However, it makes no sense to know the secrets of Argen swordsmanship that even the members of the current family do not know. “That means you received your family legacy from somewhere.”
“Think whatever you want. Of course, I wonder if there is a family legacy that Arjen has yet to find.”
“You’re very energetic. “Do you think I can’t do what you did at the sword initiation ceremony?”
In the eyes of Eden, it seemed like white thunder was raging over the calm sea.
Eyes flashing with lightning. That was clearly the confidence he showed.
“With words, anyone can do it.”
“Ren Argen. “Now that you have entered the race to become the head of the family, even if I were to cut you down right here, the head of the family would be displeased with me, but he would not punish me.”
“That will be when it is possible.”
“It’s a shame that people like Arhaan, Chloe, and Dustin treated me on the same level.”
He picked up his favorite disease, ‘Thunder’, with his hand wrapped around the brain flag.
Coo coo coo coo… … .
At the same time, dark clouds gathered in the sky.
Ren, who was looking at the strange phenomenon, smiled and pulled out his first spirit.
“I think it was you who got the inheritance, not me.”
“How long do you think that leisure will last?”
“I didn’t know you were such a talkative person.”
Ren, facing Eden, felt it.
The Eden Arzen he knew in the past was nothing more than a mask hiding his true nature.
In the thick fog in his eyes, an intense greed flickers.
At the last sword initiation ceremony, he just quietly watched Ren perform his sword skills.
As someone who wanted to hide his existence at all costs, he did not intervene even a single word.
Just be quiet. They just hide in the shadows and make greedy plans.
Ren pretended not to notice, but continued to monitor Eden’s movements.
It was a brain machine stolen from him.
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However, he showed no reaction even when he saw Ren unfolding the brain flag.
That’s why Ren was even more wary of Eden.
‘He is like a snake.’
When it comes to the strongest swordsman in the current family, succeeding the family head, one cannot help but think of Eden Arzen, the swordsman.
However, in terms of talent, he lags behind Blair and Arhaan.
His real fear is his strong will. It’s the greed that will get what you want by any means possible.
‘When I remember how in my past life, he came to Decaine and threatened me, asking if I had Habenberg’s legacy… … , I understand.’
I still can’t forget those crazy eyes at that time.
Did you say that it was after Blair, who awakened and defeated Eden in a fight, started to become active as a Black Star?
At the time, I thought it might be possible, but now my thoughts have changed.
[Eden Arzen]
Trait: Greed
Skill: Advanced Argen Swordsmanship
– Strength: 30.1
– Agility: 33.3
– Stamina: 35.0
– Sensation: 20.4
– Energy: 26.9
[Greed]
The desire to want something creates strong will.
# Willpower due to greed becomes very strong.
That was an action born of his greed.
Could it be that he was nervous about the emergence of a strong competitor named Blair in the race for head of the family?
Where is that greed heading now?
‘He’s probably coveting any inheritance I may have.’
You can tell just by looking at what is waiting for Ren at the Tomb of the Sword.
Even now, beneath that mask, there must be a desire to somehow obtain information.
Let’s try to match the rhythm accordingly.
“Arjen has always been a place where proof was made with the sword, not with words.”
“good night. “I’ll prove it.”
He says he is right and pulls out a thunderbolt from the sky.
Kugugoogung!!
In an instant, a flashing pure white stream flowed into his thunder along with a loud thunder.
It’s shaky… … .
Thunder colored in pure white. A huge amount of brain energy flows through the sword body, as if it is about to jump out at any moment.
“It’s not an ordinary sword.”
“It is the sword that chose me. “It’s called ‘thunder.’”
“Did you get it along with the Raijinryu legacy?”
“You don’t say anything, but you have a lot of questions.”
He says, looking at the thunder energy flowing into the thunder with satisfied eyes.
“How about doing it like this? “We will compete against each other and whoever loses will reveal each other’s heritage.”
“… … I never said I had an inheritance, but… , great.”
A thunderbolt fluttering above the dark clouds. Ren, who was looking at them, said with a grin.
“I won’t lose anyway.”