The main house of the Ribery family was in the Ribéry estate, but famous families always had a mansion in Stellarium.
In the office with a panoramic view of the city, Theodore waited patiently for Noah.
“As expected, my eyes weren’t wrong.”
He throws a foreign princess, saying he picked it up.
Even if he decides to look for it, difficult things happen to Noah one after another.
Theodore had met these people several times in his life.
“Your condition is also a condition, but it’s really good that luck follows you. After all, I should definitely apply saliva this time.”
Theodore offers a personal reward for resolving Arni, which could have been a diplomatic problem.
Whether it was a swordsmanship map or an elixir, anything was fine.
‘In the process, I might be able to figure out Noah’s identity by looking at the origins of swordsmanship.’
Thanks to Noah bringing the Arni problem to Theodore, not to anyone else, he was able to pay off his debt to the North Sea Sword King.
I was able to give it away with a smile.
“But why does it take so long to come here?”
The reason soon became clear.
* * *
“… … Why is the princess here?”
The answer to Theodore’s question came from Noah.
“I originally promised to meet with Veronica, but I came along because I was invited.”
Most of the students went home for Nightray’s summer vacation.
And if it was Veronica’s house, of course it was the imperial palace.
“I came a little early because I was bored at school alone. Since I have free time, I asked to meet and practice together.”
“I will see you after a long time.”
Veronica greeted Theodore insipidly, and Theodore received it shyly.
Noah didn’t know, but the relationship between the two was not particularly good.
To be precise, Veronica was unilaterally distancing herself.
‘Still like a knife to me.’
Before Theodore had yet to ascend to Gaju.
The young Theodore, who had already ended the succession race, had ambitions.
The emperor decided to use that ambition to use the Ribery family’s power for the affairs of the state.
Upon graduating from Nightray, Theodore, who achieved the unprecedented achievement of becoming an emperor’s executive officer, came and went to the imperial palace as if it were his own home.
The problem was that Veronica at that time was receiving murderous education for gifted children because she was born with a magical eye.
“I heard the story of the selection process. He trained hard even after entering the Nightray.”
“It must be because the head of household taught me well.”
“I know very well that I am not good at teaching others. The princess learned it well.”
Theodore also took on the role of Veronica’s swordsmanship teacher.
To be precise, he was only one of many swordsmanship teachers, but because he stayed in the imperial family because he was an enforcer, he taught the most.
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If I had to argue, when Veronica became emperor, Theodore would be the next to receive the title of state minister.
‘Even for that reason, I hope the 7th princess does well. I mean, I hated the job so much.’
Forced education, jealousy of other members of the imperial family, and excessive expectations.
It was a very harsh environment for a child.
‘Since the situation was like that, I understand that I am hated as well. I didn’t make it that way, so it’s a bit unfair.’
It was an emotional matter, so even if Theodore felt unfair, nothing changed.
I can’t help it that I’ve already been hated.
However, that hatred should not turn into a disadvantage for Ribery.
It was for this reason that the twins were quickly admitted to Nightray as soon as their ages reached the bottom line.
Deal with and learn from the possessor of the Mystic Eye, and be friendly with her if possible.
Actually, the plan was working pretty well.
There were these circumstances, but of course Noah did not know such circumstances.
“Unfortunately, Rosé and Rina are not here. The two of them are the winners of the previous year and will only be participating in the finals. I’m off to other things now.”
From the moment Theodore appeared, Noah was only concentrating on being wary of him.
‘I brought Veronica, so I can’t openly take medicine.’
Theodore already had a history of trying to placate Noah with an elixir.
It was heartbreaking to see him trying to weave it in somehow, even though he said he could just accept it.
‘If the princess, Veronica, becomes a witness, I won’t be able to say even empty words. If that’s the case, there won’t be any need to get your nose pierced.’
Noah was also not someone who would easily fall for Theodore’s gestures.
However, there was a fact that even those two people didn’t expect at all, and that was Veronica’s idea.
‘They asked to meet separately before the other kids came. what is this… … .’
When Noah sent a letter asking to meet separately because he would be going to the Stellarium a few days early, Veronica and Mia thought each other had come.
It was Noah who even brought a gift to me after saying that he had gone on an outing not too long ago.
Anyone can see that this was a date request… … only.
When I came out, it was like this.
‘Isn’t there a girl with you? Why don’t you come to meet this man?’
Veronica and Mia were holding each other by the back of their necks in pairs.
Even if you’re smiling on the outside, you’re a piece of sh*t underneath the surface.
“Ohhh… … .”
In this situation, only Arni was meeting famous people one after another and shining his eyes.
* * *
After a long conversation, Theodore was able to talk to Noah alone.
“What are you going to do about Miss Arni?”
“Am I deciding?”
“This side has its own ideas too, but if you have any opinions, I’d like to hear them.”
“First of all, he doesn’t seem to know that Lexi is an assassin, so I hope he can go back after playing around. And Lexi should definitely find out.”
Unless it was clear who, why, and what ordered it, it would be impossible to decide on a response from this side as well.
Even Noah couldn’t do whatever he wanted since it was something that could develop into a diplomatic issue.
“In that case, you’d better pretend not to know and bring Lexi back. Let’s keep an eye on her and see how she comes out.”
Noah nodded.
No matter how good an assassin Lexie is, she won’t be able to do anything stupid as long as Theodore is watching.
“We did our research and found out, but you managed to figure it out.”
“It was just a hunch.”
“Intuition is not consciously aware, but it is because it senses something. Your senses have detected the other person’s intentions. Do you know what this means?”
“… … It means I still don’t have complete control over my body.”
The rigid body technique was a technique to strengthen the body, but it was also a technique to handle the strengthened body.
The strengthened body was no different from the body before it was strengthened.
Humans can walk and run instinctively, but after learning rigid body techniques, they had to learn to walk again.
It was the same with dealing with the senses.
“There is a difference between your real senses and your perception of those senses.”
Rigid body technique increases physical performance.
However, how to handle the improved body was another matter.
The faster the growth of the rigid body, the greater this difference.
Noah had to be seen as less optimized as he grew up quickly.
“You can move to the next level only by correcting your unconscious reactions and controlling your body perfectly.”
The scary thing about high places is that you get hurt if you fall from them.
However, those who have mastered the rigid body technique will not get hurt even if they fall from a high place.
There is no need to be afraid, and there is no need to reflexively close your eyes.
If you can control these reactions, you can move faster and more freely.
Noah already knew this concept.
‘Completion of Ki.’
That was the completion of the ki mentioned in the story.
“How do I make that happen?”
“You have to experience a lot. You beat yourself up until your body gets used to what it can do.”
“If it’s combat experience, I don’t think it’s easy to build a sensory experience.”
“I can help.”
Theodore proposed to Noah.
“Three days until the top sword starts. Even if you can’t get used to it in three days, you can experience all your senses.”
“… … Even if you say so, I have no intention of joining the Ribery family.”
“Think of it as a reward for this job as an executor. Thanks to you, I was able to show respect to the King of the North Sea Sword, so this is enough.”
‘Because Veronica also saw Arni.’
It was difficult for Theodore to seize this job or take advantage of it personally.
“Then there is no reason to refuse.”
“Good. Make sure you commute here before the tournament starts.”
* * *
After Ribery’s visit, Arni joins Lexie, who has returned, and checks into the hotel they had booked.
The hotel was to be secretly monitored by the Ribery family, so Noah decided to focus on preparing for the tournament.
Early the next morning, Theodore greeted Noah, who headed to Riberia.
“I heard that you are an enforcer, but you must be quite free?”
“It’s not a good thing for Master Knight to be busy. Isn’t peaceful the best? Come with me.”
Heading to the room in the basement of the mansion, Noah opened his eyes wide to see what was inside.
“this… … The entire room is made of star fragments, right?”
“Star Fragments are a strategic resource, but the entire family of the 8th family is designated as a reserve army.”
Permission is issued as long as the use and purpose are clearly stated.
“Whoop whoop. You’d be surprised. Just do it. It will be hard to find a training ground as luxurious as this one.”
“Can I come in?”
“Carefully. The aura of the person who entered this inside… … Why are you fine?”
Theodore opened his eyes wide to see Noah wandering around the room.
The room covered with star fragments had the effect of blocking the aura.
Those who are accustomed to senses using aura suddenly find themselves in the same state as if their main senses were blocked.
In other words, it means to be like a normal person who suddenly went blind.
“Compared to Siwonseok, this place is a little more relaxed.”
“Cool stone? What do you mean?”
“The school principal made a training ground by making a hole in the original stone.”
Noah did not hide it and told him that he had been trained inside Siwon-seok.
It wasn’t something to hide anyway.
If that was the case, Regina would have taken Noah aside and trained her from the beginning.
However, Theodore was the first to hear about it.
“Did you drill a hole in it?”
“It was almost a tunnel.”
“… … It’s surprising that he came up with the idea to pierce it, but it’s also surprising that he actually pierced it. Even Master Knight would have been a difficult task.”
‘Even if he was the school principal, there was no way he would have damaged Siwon-seok on his own. Was it mined in the imperial family? I’ve never heard of such a story.’
Even in the midst of surprise, Theodore’s political head was rolling, but he did not show it in front of Noah.
“If you have experience, it will be much faster. It was built with star fragments only to create an environment. This training ground is not worth it. Would you like to go to the center?”
With Noah in the center, Theodore came inside and shut the door.
Then the room was sealed and darkness came.
‘This uncomfortable feeling is now on the verge of being warm.’
Unlike Si Won-seok, the rigid body technique was maintained stably. Perhaps he could pull out the sword.
However, it was great that one of the senses that I used to use well was blocked.
Click!
Squeeze!
Tick tock tock… … .
“What are you talking about? It looks like something is starting to work?”
“The organ is activated. Avoid all attacks directed at you from now on.”
“yes?”
“Don’t worry. My daughters have broken all 10 levels at the age of 9.”
“yes???”
At the same time, two arrows flew towards his face.
Noah caught the arrow in surprise at the exact path he aimed for the eyeball.
“You shot an arrow in the eye of a 9-year-old?”
“You should also pay attention to your hearing.”
Phoebe!
This time, the needle flew toward joints such as the knee and elbow.
I missed the sound because I was talking while my aura and vision were blocked, so the reaction was delayed.
As soon as Noah felt the needle touch the hem of his clothes, he wrapped himself in self-defense equipment to block it.
It reacted in the short moment of penetrating the hem and touching the skin underneath.
It was a play that even Noah himself thought was dope.
“One of the speed that raises the aura comes out with admiration. Aren’t they faster than my daughters?”
“Isn’t the location you’re aiming for too malicious?”
“Where is the opponent who attacks easily to avoid in real combat? I’ll raise it to the second level, so focus.”
Click!
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self… … .
Theodore manipulated something, and the engine started to work much quieter than before.
The higher the level, the more restrictions were imposed on the senses.
“Find the limits of your senses here.”