Episode 9. Are the Rigel family Ridiculous?
The Celestial Wolf must tirelessly engage in endless battles without faltering.
From Noble mtl dot com
To achieve this, one must be prepared with the first step of the Cheonrang Divine Art, called Bukmyeong.
Bukmyeong refers to the northern sea that swallows everything.
Therefore, the Bukmyeong of the Cheonrang Divine Art possesses the power to absorb the opponent’s energy.
“Thanks to this Bukmyeong, I could fight for a long time without running out of internal energy, even when facing numerous enemies.”
One difference between the Absorption Star Technique often seen in the martial arts world and Bukmyeong is that they can absorb different energies without causing conflict.
Just like the unchanging northern sea, whatever is thrown in can be completely absorbed and harmonized without any change.
However, it’s not easy to settle the absorbed energy in the dantian to significantly increase the total amount of internal energy due to various constraints.
Moreover, if one is a high-level expert, they can withstand the attraction force of Bukmyeong, so it is by no means omnipotent.
Still, one could quickly recover consumed internal energy during battle… and could also use the unique attraction force to pierce the enemy’s defenses.
“So, it can absorb magic power as well.”
Just now, Sirius struck Valeon’s chest with a fist filled with the power of Bukmyeong.
The impact destroyed Valeon’s circle, and the magic power that burst out was absorbed.
Although the magic power itself was weak and not of great help, it was confirmed that magic power could be absorbed just like internal energy.
“Ugh…”
Valeon staggered, blood spilling from his mouth.
He was shocked to realize his circle was destroyed.
“My… my circle…”
“Valeon!”
Cathus, who had been observing the situation, moved belatedly.
He tried to block Sirius with his magic sword unfolded, but it was already too late.
“Cough!”
“…!”
Valeon collapsed, spitting blood as Sirius’s sword cut him.
Cathus rushed forward, but Sirius easily blocked Cathus’s sword with a swift movement.
The power of Bukmyeong was already infused into the blade.
“What… what!?”
As Sirius’s sword clashed with Cathus’s magic sword, the latter began to crumble.
This was because the attraction force of Bukmyeong had absorbed the magic power that composed the magic sword.
At a glance, it seemed like a wolf tearing at a blade to create a wound.
Through that gap, Sirius’s blade plunged in.
“…!”
Crack!
Cathus’s sword shattered, and Sirius’s sword dealt a fatal blow to Cathus.
Even as he fell, spitting blood, Cathus looked at Sirius with eyes filled with disbelief.
“How…?”
How do you possess such power?
To the son-in-law of the Rigel family, how on earth…
That was the questioning gaze.
“The reception hall is getting messier. I’m sorry.”
“N-No, it’s not!”
The maids who were watching from behind urgently raised their voices.
“It was refreshing, Sir Sirius!”
“Those guys have been causing trouble for the Regel family for so long….!”
“To think they could outshine Lady Yustia, incredible! Well done!”
Watching the maids send their regards, Sirius nodded.
“Then, I’ll leave the cleanup to you. I should go now.”
“What? You’re leaving?”
“There shouldn’t be anyone left who came all the way here, right? Head back to the main house.”
“Ah….”
There would likely be Kardine’s subordinates at the main house.
Although they wouldn’t dare cause a scene in the Regel family’s main house, the possibility of mischief was high.
In such a situation, if Sirius were to show up, he could completely drive them out of the Regel family.
“Alright, I’ll head straight to the main house.”
“So you’re going to protect Lady Yustia!”
“Excellent, Sir Sirius…!”
“….”
Listening to the maids’ praises, Sirius fell silent for a moment.
If he truly wanted to protect Yustia, he would have accompanied her from the beginning.
That’s why the maids were completely mistaken, but… there was no need to correct them.
“Then, I leave the cleanup to you.”
“Yes, Sir Sirius!”
Receiving the maids’ enthusiastic cheers, Sirius walked away from the annex.
***
The main house was a distance that could be reached in one or two hours by horse.
However, due to the late departure time, they could only arrive deep into the night.
“It’s quite large in scale. More than the prestigious families in the Murim world.”
But, it was just large in scale.
Overall, it seemed quite old, with a shabby look due to lack of proper maintenance.
“A fallen noble family remains a fallen noble family, I suppose.”
And the atmosphere wasn’t particularly pleasant.
Near the entrance, men holding torches were making a commotion with loud voices.
Seeing their similar attire, they seemed like security guards, like Valeon and Catus.
“Hmm…?”
As he got off the horse and approached, the men’s gazes turned towards Sirius.
“Who goes there!”
It was late at night, so faces wouldn’t be clearly visible.
The men raised their torches, trying to confirm his face.
“I came from the annex.”
“The annex…?”
A man who seemed like a supervisor approached, his expression tensing.
“You, don’t tell me…!”
The moment he tried to draw his sword.
Sirius didn’t hesitate and moved his hand.
Swish!
The guy who received a slap fell to the ground.
“Ugh…!?”
It didn’t end there.
Sirius kicked the guy on the ground with his foot.
Thanks to the internal strength, the guy flew and collided with the main building’s outer wall.
“Ugh….”
Seeing him faint on the spot, the others hesitated.
They were scared of the monstrous strength that could kick a person away.
“I am Sirius Canistrut, the youngest heir of the Regal family.”
“….!”
“The one dispatched to protect the Regal family dared to draw his sword against the youngest heir of the Regal family. So, he was punished.”
Sirius glanced at the people in front of him.
“Anyone dissatisfied, step forward.”
“….!”
No one stepped forward.
Instead, they took a few steps back.
Judging by their demeanor, they seemed more like underlings than Balion or Catus.
“Step aside.”
“Oops….”
They moved aside, clearing a path.
Sirius walked confidently into the main building.
As he entered inside… even though it was midnight, sounds of arguing could be heard.
Among the arguing voices, one voice was familiar to Sirius.
It was Yustia’s voice.
“….”
Sirius headed towards the direction of the voice.
There, Yustia was surrounded by sturdy men, raising her voice.
Next to Yustia, there was also a man with a dignified look… Though it was the first time Sirius saw his face, he could recognize him instantly thanks to his memory.
‘That man must be the head of the Regal family.’
Rootvein Regal.
The man who inherited the fallen Regal family, Yustia’s father.
As the head of one of the Five Great Houses and only in the 6th Circle, he lacked in magical talent… but he wasn’t considered incompetent.
It is said that if it weren’t for Rootvein, the Regal family would have perished long ago… That’s the general consensus.
Even now, he seemed to be diligently persuading the men with Yustia.
‘But he’s too gentle.’
The fact that Rootvein lacked in magical talent was simply in comparison to the other heads of the Five Great Houses.
The Circle is stronger than Kardein, who was the head of the security forces.
If he wanted, he could have forcibly driven away the gangsters in front of him, but he was trying to resolve it through conversation.
“Excuse me.”
“…!”
At the sudden sound of Sirius’s voice, the men who were cornering Yustia and Rootvein opened their eyes wide.
But Sirius didn’t pay them any attention.
“I apologize for the late-night visit, my lord.”
“Sirius, you….”
“There seems to be a commotion, so I came running.”
Rootvein looked surprised as he stared at Sirius.
Meanwhile, Yustia looked flustered.
She was worried that Sirius’s appearance would only complicate matters further.
“Sirius, you….”
The largest man approached Sirius.
According to Sirius’s memory, he was Harris Yuterus, Kardein’s cousin.
He could be considered the second in command of the security forces.
“How did you get here? Valleon and Catus should have gone.”
“They are dead by my hand.”
“…?”
Harris fell silent for a moment.
He didn’t understand what was being said.
“What did you just say?”
“I said they are dead by my hand, Harris.”
“What nonsense, Sirius.”
Harris’s gaze turned fierce.
“You killed Valleon and Catus? Those guys wield magic swords….”
“If you don’t believe it, go to the annex now and check. There should still be bodies there.”
“….”
Sirius was not speaking nonsense now.
Realizing this, Harris widened his eyes.
“Sirius, are you out of your mind?”
Harris asked in a rough voice.
“You made Kardein like that, and killed Valleon and Catus? How do you plan to deal with the aftermath of this?”
“The aftermath.”
“The Regel family can’t do anything without the Yuterus family! But because of you, the relationship between the two families has completely deteriorated!”
Harris’s voice was rough, but at the same time sinister.
Unlike Valleon, who only emotionally accused, this time he seemed intent on pushing the Regel family into a corner.
“Look at it now, do you realize how much trouble my lord is in because of you? Huh?”
As he said that, Harris pointed at Rootvein.
Watching this, Sirius approached Harris.
“Harris.”
“If you have a conscience, go tell your master… Argh!”
A scream erupted from Harris’s mouth.
Sirius’s right hand moved at an invisible speed, breaking Harris’s fingers.
“To dare speak disrespectfully to your master, how impolite.”
“You, you crazy bastard…!”
The men beside Harris rushed in.
They seemed to be experts in physical combat rather than magic, but it was meaningless in front of Sirius.
With a sweep of his arm, the men screamed and collapsed to the ground.
“This bastard…!”
Harris tried to use magic, raising his hand.
However, once again, Sirius’s hand moved faster.
“You have a bad habit.”
“aaah!?”
Thud!
After breaking his hand, Sirius immediately struck his face.
Harris fell, teeth spilling from his broken mouth.
“S-Sirius…!”
Yustia tried to intervene, raising her voice.
But Sirius raised his hand to stop her.
He had no intention of using more force anyway.
“Harris, does the Regel family mock us?”
“W-What…?”
“No matter how strong the Yuterus family is, you are nothing but a lackey paid by the Regel family. Furthermore, you are merely a servant receiving money from the Regel family.”
Sirius was in a dominant position.
But Harris was scared, fearing when Sirius might strike again.
“Bringing a gang here to harass the head and youngest daughter of the Regel family? Until this late hour?”
“N-No, this is…”
“Harris Yuterus, this is an insult to the Regel family. It is trampling on the honor of the Regel family, one of the five major families on the continent.”
At this moment, Harris felt fear.
Sirius could turn Cardains into ashes, and he had the ability to kill Valéon and Cautus.
But Harris’s fear wasn’t just because of that.
This man didn’t fear the Yuterus family, which was supported by Nael Yuterus of the 7th Circle.
That fact terrified Harris.
Is this man completely insane?
If not…
“Take your men outside and get out of the Regel family.”
“…!”
“And deliver a message to Nael Yuterus.”
Not only Harris, but Yustia and Lutvein, who were watching nearby, swallowed hard.
To ensure everyone could hear clearly, Sirius declared in a firm voice,
“As Sirius Canisroot has become a son-in-law of the Regal Family, no one in this world shall dare to mock the Regal Family.”