episode_0014

“You’re here… I’ve been waiting for you.”

As Kane arrived at the house, the man who had been waiting for him at the entrance opened his mouth.

A balding man whose face we see often these days.

A senior who thinks that if hate were personified, it would look like this.

Greymore Feldaron.

He called out to Kane, his usual sinister laugh streaming down his face.

“Cain, I guess we’ll have to move up the sword succession ceremony to tomorrow.”

“Okay.”

“… … Is it okay if I don’t ask why?”

“It’s none of my business. Do you have any business left?”

“Ah, no, that… … ”

“If not, get out of the way.

Greymore was rather discouraged by Cain’s confident attitude.

He got out of the way without even knowing it.

A feeling of belated humiliation welled up in me and I glared at Kane, but he had already disappeared into the distance with his escort.

“Kane Calderon, you bastard… …! You’re kicking away even the last chance.”

Greymore was willing to protect Cain if he would kneel before him, even here today.

But this opportunity ends here.

There are guys like that sometimes.

A person who doesn’t know his own subject, but is so ignorant.

A foolish puppy who realizes his own helplessness only after facing death.

“I’m looking forward to tomorrow.”

In Greymore’s mind, he pictured Kane being beaten up by the Guardians at the succession ceremony.

Now all we have to do is wait.

I have also given strict instructions to the others not to help him at all until he has begged the elders and the collateral line to spare his life.

—

As soon as the sun rose I headed to Arcalin.

It is something I also wish for to have the succession ceremony as soon as possible.

It may not have been Greymore’s intention, but today was the first day in the three years I’d seen him that he had been of any help to me.

“Go… … Just let me sleep… … … … .”

“Is the escort supposed to sleep with the person being escorted?”

“I knew the nobles were evil, but the head of the household was especially evil. A demon who couldn’t eat people and was desperate… ”

“I’m sure you were given enough time to rest. What did you do last night?”

“… … … Women tend to have many secrets. Men who ask questions are not popular. ”

Libra whined the whole way to Arcalin because she didn’t want to go due to lack of sleep, but she had no choice.

The moment I use my sword against the Guardian, I lose the only means of attack I have.

I don’t know what Greymore’s plan is, but I have to take everything I can.

I also brought all the defensive items I had collected so far.

Libra is also my strong shield and protector, so I cannot leave her to play around.

Above all… … If I leave her at home, she’ll just play and eat, so it’ll be unfair if I’m the only one working.

As Arcalin received land from the Calderon family and became a collateral branch, he is physically close to Calderon.

Thanks to the neat driving of our butler Alfred, we were able to arrive at Arcalin in the blink of an eye.

“Ah… You’ve come. Welcome to the Arcalin family.”

“Thank you for the welcome, Sir Remenia.”

“Who is this person?”

“I brought you here as my escort. Don’t say hello.”

“… … .”

Libra just nodded her head with a blank expression.

Anyway, she is a picky woman.

“Okay, I understand. There’s still some time left, so I’ll show you to the family home so you can rest.”

“Thank you for your consideration.”

We were guided through the interior of the house, following Remenia.

A space appeared between the large trees that were lovingly wrapped around each other, with a stream flowing gently through it.

Next to it, there is a small path created for people to walk on.

After passing through a space that seemed like a place where immortals might live, only then did the Arcana family’s mansion come into view.

“Welcome once again to the Arcalin family mansion. Rebecca. Bring Kane a drink. ”

Remenia had her daughter, Rebecca, bring out drinks and light snacks.

Although they are collateral branches, they are also nobles.

Although it is something that can be done by a servant, he personally does everything from giving directions to small tasks.

Beyond not having any intention of hostility, it could be interpreted as meaning that you acknowledge me.

A noble’s buttocks are heavy, so they won’t move without intention.

“I will tell you the schedule of the succession ceremony.”

“No. I already heard about it.”

“Then let’s skip the schedule and, Lord Cain, at the succession ceremony that will be held a little later, please go here. Follow the path of the head of the household and head to the secret passage.”

“Okay. What about the festival?”

“After the certification is completed, we will hold a three-day long festival.”

Remenia closed her mouth and thought for a moment, then began to speak again.

“… … Mr. Cain. Are you okay?”

“What are you talking about?”

“In fact, Elder Greymore came to our house as soon as dawn broke yesterday.”

“I heard that too. Didn’t he request a change in the schedule for the succession ceremony?”

“Yes. It is impossible for our family to handle all the members of the Senate… … Now that the Long family is alive and well, isn’t it different for you, Lord Cain? I wonder why you insist on giving in to their demands.”

Remenia lowered her voice.

“The use of magic power is prohibited on the Path of Trials. In the past, several of the next heads of the Calderon family lost their lives on the Path of Trials.”

“I know too.”

“I wonder if the elders would go that far… …but there’s no need to take on the risk, right?”

It’s a risk.

Listening to Remenia, I almost laughed without realizing it.

Well, if you think about it normally, that makes sense.

In fact, the Guardians themselves who guard the Path of Trials are not that strong.

Because it’s just a moving boulder with enhanced physical abilities.

However, not being able to use magic means that you can’t use any of the swordsmanship or magic you’ve used so far.

In the game, it took a long time to destroy the Guardian.

But that doesn’t apply to me now.

The sword I have doesn’t use mana.

Even if ten Guardians are lined up, they can be cut down in one go.

Everyone who walks the path of trials there has their use of mana sealed.

For me, who originally couldn’t use magic except in the status window, the Path of Trials may be the safest place.

If you can’t use mana, there’s very little you can do.

Even if Greymore has some ulterior motive, nothing too dangerous will happen.

“You don’t have to worry about that part. Rather.”

“Rather?”

“I’m worried that something will happen that will destroy the Guardian.”

“Haha! That’s an interesting answer, Kane.”

Remenia laughed heartily, thinking my words were just a joke to show off my confidence.

I meant it sincerely, but whatever.

Because there is no reason to ask permission.

Considering the legendary item hidden inside the Guardian, I would probably break it even if you told me not to.

“I hope Kane’s confidence is not unfounded.”

“Don’t worry. Rather, give my escort a place to rest.”

“Escort… …you mean? Are you allowing the escort to sleep?”

“It’s okay. I value people, unlike other nobles.”

“… … … … I’m fine.”

“Why are you like that? Didn’t you want to rest?”

Or else forget it.

I enjoyed a light tea time, ignoring Libra, who was glaring at me silently.

It was a time when my mind became calm just by enjoying the beauty of nature.

—

As we were resting at the Arcalin House, the elders and collateral figures began to arrive one by one.

All of the collateral branches that came were members of the Feldaron family.

Since the long Calderon was currently in Belmore, Greymore intentionally kept the story of the succession ceremony hidden from Belmore.

You may wonder what the hell the fight is all about, but that’s the way politics is.

If we get pushed back here, it’s obvious that the rest of our family’s life will become a hassle.

When the Arkaline family and the Belmore family gather together, the picture becomes somewhat clear.

With those from the Calderon family joining in, things quickly started to come alive.

“Kane. I’m always cheering you on.”

“Oh, me too! I really wanted to meet you at least once!”

Among those from the collateral line, the younger ones kept talking to me.

I gave everyone a brief greeting and left under the pretense of preparing for the succession ceremony.

It’s good that he’s energetic, but since we’re just meeting for the first time, there’s nothing to talk about.

First of all, I left because Libra’s expression started to get worse.

Perhaps because of Libra’s appearance, she was particularly attracted to young men from her collateral line.

There were many times when I had to stop my hand from reaching out to her chin, even though she ignored me completely.

Libra was already sick and tired of the succession ceremony even before it started.

I’m not the type of person who enjoys these kinds of situations either, but I understand how she feels.

“Go home… When are we going back… … .”

“Just wait a little longer. The succession ceremony will begin soon.”

“I should have just slept. If only I could live shamelessly like Gaju, I would have done so.”

“When did I ever do that?”

“… … It’s shameless to even try to avoid it. I’ll make a note of it next time. ”

Wasn’t it just light small talk?

Then Remenia walked towards us.

“Cain, the preparations for the succession ceremony are complete.”

“Okay. Go right now.”

At Remenia’s words, I immediately followed him out.

The succession ceremony is finally beginning.