The Young Son Swordmaster
eps 47's
Ever since the clan lord had arrived, the guests had begun to enter the Sword Garden.
There were delegations from every country, including the Vermont Empire; the Imperial Guards, Special Forces, the Dragon King Knights, the Yvliano Clan, the Tuko Clan, the Ken Clan, the Black King's Paying Army, the Ghost Paying Army, etc.
Each of them were people with great power from very influential clans or organizations. As they entered the Garden one after another, it looked as if the Garden's mansion stood proudly, looming over them like a king on a throne.
It was as if the building commanded guests to show minimal courtesy and courtesy while in front of him.
Moreover, there were several thousand swords planted in the ground around the Sword Garden, and millions of extremely important visitors walked through this metal forest.
It was a magnificent sight. In fact, the coronation ceremony of the Vermont Emperor was not as luxurious or as bright as this spectacle. The thousand guests who came to the clan today represented the prestige, authority, and power of the Runcandels.
The guard knights and clan servants were drunk with this important feeling as they all stood up with imposing expressions. They had to show that the guardian knights and servants of the Runcandel Clan were also not ordinary people, that they also shared the glory of the clan.
Except for the Zipfels, not a single other clan could rival the Runcandels. And since Zipfels did not send an official request to visit the clan today, the Runcandel clan could stand upright with its chest puffed up without fear of anything.
Meanwhile, Jin witnessed this incredible scene with Cyron. They stood on the balcony looking down into the courtyard. Cyron waved his hand towards the guests from time to time, while Jin lowered his head politely.
"This must be your first banquet."
“Ya, Father.”
Jin had actually attended several banquets in his past life thanks to his magic teacher, but this was his first time taking part in a banquet hosted by Runcandels, even if he took into account his past life.
Back then, whenever the clan held a banquet, he was not allowed to attend and had to keep himself from looking like a criminal. Pure-blooded Runcandel being a 1-star knight at the age of 25 was the embodiment of the clan's disgrace.
'But now, I was standing next to Father during the banquet as one of the main stars of the night... I can't believe I finally reached this place after dying once.'
Jin felt proud as well as bitter. In fact, if you look deeper into his emotions, that bitterness overwhelms feelings of pride and joy.
However, Jin did not express his feelings and just waited for his father's next words.
"As you know, our clan rarely holds banquets."
"Yes." Yeah."
“We only set one when there is something really worth celebrating. In other words, the achievements you have achieved so far are impressive.”
“Thank you very much, Father.”
Cyron gently caressed Jin's head. Jin was initially scared, but managed to hide his shock.
"How many guests do you think there are today?"
"My rough estimate is a thousand, Dad."
“True, I received a report that the number was about a thousand. There are about two hundred more guests today compared to the banquet we hosted seven years ago. Do you understand what that means? ”
Jin did not need to think about the answer.
“It means that over the past seven years, the authority and power of our clan has increased.”
Cyron smiled with satisfaction.
"Exactly. Other clans could easily invite a thousand guests to their banquets as well. We do not let small fry or worthless people attend our banquets.”
Jin nodded at his father's words.
As Cyron said, a thousand guests today are all stars and celebrities. They are the leaders who stand at the helm of the world, ruling over the billions of people inhabiting this continent.
But even among all these rulers, who stood at the top was Cyron Runcandel.
“All I have done for the past seven years is kill monsters in the Black Sea and train in seclusion. However, the prestige of our clan has increased over the years, and the only reason behind it is that I am the only Genesis Knight in this era.
Jin politely waited for Cyron to continue his speech.
“In other words.. Once I disappear, most of the people gathered here today will probably turn away from the Runcandel.” Clan
Jin realized this truth better than anyone else.
Without his father, Cyron Runcandel, the clan would never have been able to accumulate so much power and influence. Runcandels was one of the two great clans on the continent alongside the Zipfels. But if Cyron is removed from the equation, the gap in power and military power between Zipfels and Runcandels will only grow bigger and bigger.
Thus, the world would be headed for a system where Zipfels held total power over the continent. Vermont— Empirewhich is currently acting as a mediator between the two clans—will definitely side with the witch clan if things change drastically.
"I wonder what the youngest said about this."
Cyron has had this conversation with all of his children so far.
He had asked them similar questions along the lines, 'If I disappear, people will turn away from Runcandels. What do you think of this?'
Most of the time, her children gave the same answer, like 'That's not going to happen, Dad!' or 'Why did you disappear, Dad!' Some of them would even foolishly declare that they would become the next Genesis Knight. .
"Dad."
After a long silence, Jin called his father.
"Speak freely, son."
“If one day you disappear, and all these guests completely turn their back on Runcandels, and the clan will be at the point of no return.”.
Jin paused for a moment and made eye contact with Cyron.
"I'll leave the clan."
Upon hearing his reply, Cyron glared at Jin with red eyes.
"What's? Are you saying you're going to leave the clan?
"Yes. If the Runcandel Clan collapses just because you are absent, Father, then it is due to the incompetence of the next clan leader. I don't plan to die like a dog under the patriarch or an incompetent matriarch. ”
It was a surprising and absurd answer. Cyron was angry with the brazen attitude of the youngest for a while, but was soon replaced with great curiosity.
"Keep talking."
“How many weaknesses of the guests do we, as clans, have in our grasp?”
“Attempt?”
"Yes. Allow me to take Duke Bern there as an example. Clan Chief Bern deceived the Emperor and embezzled some imperial treasures. Nevertheless, he confidently attended our banquet, all thanks to our help and the debt he owed us.
“There is also a man who smokes on the left of the page. He is Lance Cleaver, am I right? It's a bit hard to recognize people just from the portraits I've seen before. In any case, Lance—the greatest warrior of the Kujang— Clan had asked us to kill three Zippel witches for him.
“There is Miss Charlotte Herald, who once sold her family heirloom due to a terrible gambling addiction. He then asked us to recover it for him, and the Herald Clan has not paid us in full to this day.
“And the woman behind Miss Charlotte is Lord Bellard's mistress. She was originally the illegitimate daughter of the Vermont Imperial Family. However due to his talent as a genius magician, he was bullied by legitimate children and then exiled. Lord Bellard has assigned us to protect him for several years.
“And the person in..”
"Enough."
Cyron lightly shook his hand.
“It looks like you've read the clan commission contract. But it is usually only allowed for flag bearers. Did Luna show you that? I won't punish you, so speak honestly.”
"No. I asked Big Brother Vigo to show it to me in return for returning his sword, as I did not use that weapon.”
“Kuhaha, you are truly amazing.”
“Only by skimming those documents can one find all the weapons that are not swords that this clan can use. I imagine that a secret document that only Father and Mother should read should have bigger guns and more.”
"So, are you saying that someone can use it to protect the clan even when I'm not here?"
“It all depends on the negotiation skills of the next clan leader. In your case, Father, you are not using negotiation skills because you are the strongest knight ever. However, the situation was different for future patriarchs and matriarchs who were not Genesis Knights. ”
Cyron slowly and calmly nodded and smiled.
"You're right. But we're not the only ones who understand other people's weaknesses, son. The Zipfels family also has their weaknesses just like ours.”
“I assume so. However, Zipfels does not have adequate justification for taking advantage of that weakness without thinking.”
“They have no justification? Why that?"
“Because the villain role is ours Runcandels. After all, if the next patriarch is unable to protect the clan even with all the weapons he has, I will leave the clan without the slightest hesitation. I will go and prepare my vengeance against those who led us to destruction.
Did they secretly experiment with forbidden magic in Kollon Ruins, did they find the Mana Fountain and use it to print 7-star magicians like factories, he said, Zipfels are a clan that symbolizes good and justice for the public.
They cannot openly commit evil deeds like Runcandels.
“Haha, revenge you said.So, one can only take revenge if they are still alive. I understand your point. That's not bad."
Jin silently lowered his head in response to his father's approval. He was still somewhat disappointed by Cyron's strict judgment.
'Well, I think I've put up a good defense. Fathers are usually much more assertive and uncompromising.”
- It's not bad.
Although he said so, Cyron was actually quite satisfied with Jin's answer. Cyron believes that the youngest is quite pragmatic and has made an effective plan.
It was not that his other children did not have similar ideas in their heads.
But their problem was that they did not dare to assume 'Klan Runcandel would be destroyed' and say it out loud to their father. Meanwhile, Jin's honest and confident convictions are a breath of fresh air for Cyron.
The boy was not arrogant and preceded himself. Counting is not the right word to describe it today; being level-headed is a better choice. And it was his accumulated attitude that made Cyron very satisfied with Jin.
'It's a pity that this child was born so late. It is as if Luna's talent, Mary's wild nature, and Dipus' competitive spirit were gathered into one body.’
At the earliest ten years, and at the most fifteen years. That was Cyron's prediction of how long he could protect his position as patriarch.
He now wanted to know if the youngest would be able to overturn the current hierarchy of successor candidates within that time period. Watching Jin would be his new pastime and hobby now.
“The guests are almost reaching the mansion. Let's go back inside.”
Under the dark night sky, countless lights lit up the plains outside the front gate of the Sword Garden. The lights belonged to a campground made outside the main Runcandel building, where visitors today remain.
These people had to wait under the tent for three days until the banquet ended.
“Ya, Father.”
“Oh, and after the banquet ends, I need to talk to you. Stay home alert until I call you.”
Promotion Jin to be a temporary flag bearer!
About it. Since he had already heard it from his uncle, Jin wasn't too surprised. However, hearing it from his father's mouth directly was a completely different feeling.
"So as soon as the banquet ended, I had to leave and travel for a long time."
One thing that is required to be a true flag bearer is honor and reputation.
Jin had to wander around the world after the banquet to build up his honor.
During that time, he would not be restricted by the clan in any way, so he could use his magic and spiritual power alongside swordsmanship as much as he wanted.
Using the knowledge of his past life, he could even find great opportunities for himself and search for artifacts or sacred objects. His memory would be a huge advantage to him.
'The next three days will feel like forever. I can't wait to leave.’
Cyron and Jin left the balcony and entered the middle hall. The giant chandeliers hanging on the ceiling lit up their faces as they stepped in.
The two headed towards the second floor and waited for the guests to come and greet them, when suddenly, three butlers came rushing towards Cyron.
“Mr Patriarch, guests who have not sent an official request to visit have arrived. What do we do?"
Guests who have not submitted a formal request.
The Zipfels have arrived.
