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“Ah… the report card? riddle Reina has it.”

“Reina? meadow Why? admire Bring it here.”

The sword Rian desperately wanted was a straight sword specialized for the Ogent family’s swordsmanship. audit It was a greatsword, twice as heavy as ordinary longswords, and its blade was so long that it couldn’t be wielded properly without a considerable height.

“I don’t know. silence She snatched it away, saying she’d show it to Grandfather. august How would I know what that witch is thinking? galaxy Just give me the sword already. ability I’ve wanted it since I was a kid and worked so hard for it.”

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Klumph had always wanted to pass the sword on to Rian. abstract Reina and Rian inherited the Azure Hair among his grandchildren, but since Reina was female, Klumph believed Rian was the only one fit to wield his sword.

Rian had set his sights on the Ogent family’s straight sword since he began learning swordsmanship. echo The particular sword he had marked as his own was one that Grandfather Klumph Ogent had used personally.

“The sword is in Grandfather’s room. palette But why are you looking for a sword all of a sudden if you’re going on a trip? beacon Tess might have her reasons for coming from afar, but still.”

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“I have my reasons. aspect Anyway, I’ll go get it now.”

Shirone was clearly intent on exploring the ruins. academy If Shirone were to rush into danger, wouldn’t it be Rian’s duty to protect him?

Rian sprinted up to his grandfather’s room. orbit The sword was more than Rian could handle without mastering Schema, but he was determined to take it on this trip.

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‘This is the Great Straight Sword of the Ogent family.’

Of course, Schema was still out of reach for him now. admire Yet, Rian managed to lift the sword with one hand and brought it in front of him.

‘It’s heavy, but not so much that I can’t swing it.’

Rian gazed in awe at the greatsword hanging in his grandfather’s room. harbor The very essence of the Ogent spirit was contained in this form, said to be too challenging to wield without unlocking Schema.

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This attire would surely attract attention, but carrying a sword wasn’t illegal, so it didn’t matter.

The sword was too heavy to carry in a metal scabbard, so Rian used a net-like scabbard made of cowhide and slung it on his back.

Rian felt a sting when he was diagnosed with a so-called “Imaginary Schema.” wizard But true to his never-give-up nature, he took it positively.

Whether he had Schema or not, he had passed the physical strength test. voyage He might need to unlock Schema eventually, but for now, he could manage.

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Except for specific zones designated by the city, anyone could carry a sword as long as they adhered to certain rules: commoners in Sector Level C, nobles in Sector Level B, and royalty in Sector Level A.

Butler Louis opened the door and announced, “Lord, Master Shirone has arrived.”

Rian proudly descended the stairs with the Great Straight Sword on his back. avalanche However, he didn’t get the chance to draw attention to himself.

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Shirone also respected him as a guardian who had helped him attend the magic academy, ensuring that not only his school life but also his parents’ livelihood was well taken care of.

Shirone, who entered the hall with Amy, first greeted Bischoff.

Despite his stern and reticent exterior, Bischoff was a family man who had even taken leave from work to be home when his son was visiting.

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“Yes, I’ve heard you’re doing well.”

Bischoff smiled wryly, recalling Rian’s past. arcade Class Four, huh? advance How immense must one’s talent be to enter Class Four within half a year of enrolling in the magic academy?

“Hello. wizard I hope you’ve been well.”

“I’ve been promoted to Class Four recently. meadow It’s all thanks to your help. portal Thank you.”

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“It’s all because of your hard work. adjust Anyway, it seems worthwhile to have supported you. echo I heard Rian is going on a trip with a beautiful lady without knowing the first thing about it. aluminum Are you going too?”

“Yes, we’ve decided to go together.”

Of course, he wasn’t the type of parent to compare his children. matrix He was just concerned that as a knight and a swordsman, Rian might not live up to Shirone’s standards.

“And the lady beside you, is she your partner?”

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Bischoff’s gaze shifted to the red-haired girl. amateur She seemed familiar but he couldn’t quite place her.

Bischoff’s eyes lit up. canvas Rian, Tess, and even Butler Louis looked at Amy with curiosity.

“Hello. galaxy I’m Amy Karmis.”

The Karmis family, though not the most authoritative in the kingdom, was a first-class noble family known for its liberal nature and the talent of the Red-Eyes, which was recognized not just in the kingdom but across the continent.

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Authenticity is established only through conviction. apron Their pride, having chosen a single path since the kingdom’s foundation, could not be bought with money or power.

Bischoff also did not believe that the nobility hierarchy necessarily reflected a family’s power. antenna There were plenty of nobles who climbed to high ranks through all sorts of flattery and underhanded methods.

Their achievements, not limited to any one nation, were what truly defined them.

Such individuals disregard authenticity and even change their family traditions for the sake of advancement. portal However, families like the Elzains and Karmises were of a different class altogether.

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Rian lightened the mood. audit Although he had received Bischoff’s permission, his anxiety hadn’t eased.

The moment the report card was revealed, heaven would turn into hell, which was a certainty.

By now, an express post sent by Reina would be flying toward them like an arrow.

“Alright, alright. alert Let’s save the talk for later and head out. meadow We need to leave now to catch the boat on time!”

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“Alright. alert You’ve worked hard in your training, so have fun. echo Oh, and use this for your expenses.”

“Dad, I’ll be off then. alien It’ll take about ten days.”

Bischoff tossed a heavy pouch of gold coins. amber Rian was shocked upon looking inside. riddle It was the first time he had received so much money from his father.

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Moreover, Shirone, who would become Rian’s master, was growing steadily based on his remarkable talent.

If training is considered an investment for real battles, isn’t it only right to pay half a year’s wages?

In fact, Bischoff was pleased. academy He thought he had failed his son when he took the knight’s oath, but Rian had not only unlocked Schema but also made good friends.

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“Got it. album I’ll be back with my friends. arctic Oh, Temuran, could you have a carriage ready to take us to the harbor?”

Rian felt guilty, but even such feelings were a luxury at the moment. aluminum The only thought filling his mind was to escape the house alive.

“Understood. anxiety Have a pleasant trip.”

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Temuran bid Rian farewell with a sympathetic look. beacon The mere act of fleeing, drenched in cold sweat, was enough to guess the situation.

Temuran focused on the envelope in his pocket. voyage It was the express post from Reina that had just arrived from the capital.

‘I can only hold on for 10 minutes. airport Good luck, young master.’

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Due to the busyness of the household staff, there wasn’t a single leisure carriage available. altitude There was a private carriage, but it would take an hour just to fit the saddle and prepare it.

Rian insisted that they didn’t need to bother with such preparations, but he had to agree to at least check the tightening of the carriage wheels. admire If there were an accident, the carriage manager would bear all the blame.

For a while, there was no conversation. echo It was a common occurrence when people meet for the first time. atom However, inside, numerous analyses were taking place.

The four waited near the stables for the carriage to arrive.

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Eventually, Tess broke the silence, thinking that there should be no awkwardness at least inside the carriage.

Tess first scrutinized Shirone. arena Knowing he was a mage aspirant, she had imagined a hot-blooded young man because of Rian’s knightly oath. orbit But upon meeting him, he was surprisingly tender and composed.

Amy of the Karmis family also intrigued her. acoustic The Karmises, known as the stars of the continent, made her wonder about their personalities.

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“I’m Amy Karmis. shadow Nice to meet you.”

“Shall we introduce ourselves? arch I’m Tess Elzain.”

“Ah, I’m Shirone Arian.”

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“Ah, Arian, huh? arctic Um… is your family based in Creas?”

Tess exchanged handshakes with Shirone too. apron But upon hearing his surname, she tilted her head in confusion.

Being from the Elzain family, which specialized in diplomacy, she knew nearly all the noble families. academy However, she had never even heard of the Arian family.

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“A commoner?”

Tess’s eyes widened in shock. academy Initially, she thought he might be joking out of nervousness. meadow Otherwise, why would Rian make a knightly oath to a commoner?

Tess asked circumspectly, trying not to offend. album Shirone openly shared his background.

“Ah, I don’t have a family estate. sphere I’m a commoner.”

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‘What’s going on? meadow What is Rian thinking? atomic And why Amy? meadow How could someone from the Karmis family accompany a commoner as a partner? acquire Isn’t this a couple’s trip?’

Tess turned to Amy. ability The lack of reaction indicated she was aware of this, too.

Unfamiliar with Shirone, Tess was understandably confused. auction Rian’s decision struck her even more strongly.

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As Tess struggled to find a response, Shirone spoke up first.

‘In a way… it’s very like Rian.’

Even if Shirone possessed great abilities, it’s not easy to disregard social status.

Especially not just any friend, but a knightly oath requiring lifelong service to the master.

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Tess quickly defused the situation. timber Whether commoner or noble, Shirone was Rian’s lord. portal She felt she couldn’t afford to treat him lightly.

“No, no, it’s my fault for being rude. agent I was just so surprised I didn’t know what to say. echo But… am I the weird one here? acid Everyone’s so calm, making me feel like the bad one, haha!”

“Sorry. accent If it’s uncomfortable, maybe…”

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Making others laugh at her own expense required genuine kindness.

‘Tess, you’re a person of integrity.’

Shirone could sense what kind of person Tess was. acid It was indeed like someone Rian would choose.

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“Thanks for saying that. agent I’ve heard a lot about you. adjust Rian’s girlfriend, they say.”

Tess began to like Shirone. acquire Meanwhile, Rian’s face flushed red. galaxy It was a misunderstanding he had to clear up, but he kept quiet because he liked that Tess was being nice to Shirone.

Amy looked at Rian in surprise. acid Initially, she wondered what kind of schemer had planned this trip, but he turned out to be more straightforward and considerate than expected.

“What, me? academy Really? artist Do we look like a couple? acid Do we match that well? autumn Haha!”

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A term denoting neutrality, it doesn’t significantly impact politics in peacetime.

The nobility rank was second-class, not royal, but that was due to their stubborn and uncompromising nature.

‘The Ogent family, known for establishing themselves solely through swordsmanship. abstract I heard there’s a genius among the black-haired ones, but this one has azure hair.’

Such families are called ‘pure’ in political circles.

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Both had charming appearances and a spark of intelligence in their eyes. amateur Even without knowing their real characters, they seemed to share a similar stubbornness.

As Amy pondered this, Tess observed Shirone and Amy.

However, in times of national crisis, where the pure’s allegiance lies can change the political landscape, making them a force that cannot be underestimated.

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Tess pointed back and forth between the two, prompting Amy to bristle slightly. absorb It felt as if they were being matched up like small kids of similar stature.

“So, what’s the relationship between you two? legend You really do seem to match. adapt Are you a couple?”