Chapter 12: First Step Toward a Dream (5)
5sS60BgShirone let out a heavy breath. Four minutes felt like eternity.kWuSG
3T4ANqmReina looked amazed.9yD9l
hUHRCBqSince it was not quite a performance, she could not evaluate the pitch, but she had the insight to realize the essence.pzC
ZXiXoWho was he?Hu1
3Ue9IfWhy did a child like this become a servant under my family?jlCF3cE
zXhLSeriously?! Shut up, you old hag!zhu
lSDThe emotional atmosphere of the room shattered, and Shirone and Reina turned their heads at the same time.ZlpBWM3
R60YIf youre here, just wash your feet and go to sleep! Or even play a nice lullaby to listen to! Why the heck are you being so hysterical!KvJhLRf
VGgFrizzy hair, and half-closed eyes.IQXi
5MsRvBRian, still half asleep, came into the room while scratching his washboard abs.FFhaBrr
WfbThen after he locked eyes with Shirone, he tilted his head.YlvT
q9WYqjJHuh? What are you doing here?jEhF
qQsUh, no. I wasBZj0
K945ZEXIf it were to be revealed that Rian and Shirone were friends, it would create problems. But fortunately, Reina took the lead.qll
YJRBmpSo, do you guys know each other?K7S6p
H8L0UShirone? Yeah, hes my friend.s9F3s
xddEuRian! What are you saying?niLHb
VAf1zMHahaha! Its okay. Although she has a nasty temper, she doesnt really care about things like this.zdkuI
lCfl4EbDoes she really?6owVnJ
44yyjWHe knew she was pretty open-minded, but there was a high barrier between the aristocrats and the commoners that shouldve been hard to ignore.HR8R
jv0HHSo your names Shirone. Dont worry about it. Any friend of Rians, is also my friend. Even though hes a little pathetic, he still takes responsibility for what he says.H8TPb
WXCShirone wasnt looking any less suspicious.Wjoc
AL7From the receiving end, that could have been perceived as rude, but Reina accepted it rather well.tii2b4
O6hwyGenuine trust is born from doubts and suspicions.tjr
iKrBut you are one of a kind. Really, how did you think to play like that?cpW8ja6
IiwWhat? Shirone was the one who did it? And here I was thinking it was your hysteria acting up again.EDp4rx7
6zFeqmShirone frowned slightly.8CgEob
UyPvgtHe couldnt understand how words such as witch and hysterical were used to call such a pretty and friendly sister.0v2XE0
LBuNRian, why did you lie to me? Your sister is a kind and nice person.H4EjchE
V39uWLShirone! Dont be fooled! This woman is a witch! She might eat you one day!lFQH1yF
1EdELRians expression looked really serious, so Shirone could not reply back.1WY
FcBYReina spoke.H0XzMzJ
j6OLFHoho, Im sorry. My little brother is extremely immature, but Im relieved to see that he has a friend like you. Take good care of him for me.uM9pGV8
4rOrOh, no. I dontkxZIXQR
5m8Reinas eyes sparkled at the sight of Shirone, who lowered his head shyly.D3AHGgS
HSA6jtDespite having an abundance of knowledge, Shirone was still an innocent child in regards to emotion. After all, he is still only sixteen years old.jppk
OR5zfrYoure quite the cutie.5UfRpPV
8IwRian, who gulped down a cup of water from a table, said while pouring himself another glass.IkF
M2h1If hes so cute, why dont you just take him and live together. I would love to have Shirone be part of my family. Muhahaha!iws2
ambwVwYShirone was even more embarrassed at Rians joke, but what he was feeling didnt seem so bad either.pyUNO
Mo8D3GReina realized something from her brothers words.Du4LZ3o
1BTOho, it looks like youre close enough to even give your sister away.gnA
UJfRian retorted, looking flabbergasted.c5sBjLJ
3wDWhat are you talking about? Of course. Shirone is like a brother to me, but I dont mind giving a witch like you to just about anyone. Rather, Shirone is worth too much. Youre not worthy of Shirone.hkF9
CExawSOh, really?4vWTYQ
EwEAs soon as she finished talking, Reina jumped high enough to the point where it could easily exceed a persons height.AA8
vmY9vWhile still frozen in surprise, she landed in front of Rian and pulled her brothers ear.Uaq4du
qBBF5OWW! It hurts! It hurts!WFy
n8ooeKI went easy on you because you were cute, but it seems like you are trying to walk all over me now.Ka57
aXaxVIt hurts! I said it hurts!!ogp
r4zX7FAlthough she was now a musician, Reina was once a talented swordsman equivalent to Rai.5xx5n93
ItVxThe strength of her pinch was so great that Rian turned his head with watery eyes.xhM4
POdvjShirone! Run away while you still can! If you get caught by this witch, youre done for!UEngx
X0uHe couldnt tell if he was joking or not, but one thing was sure, He couldnt leave Rian like that.28kW
tIEttcIm sorry. I dont think you meant any harm.EBR6HtY
HFqkxReina, who was staring at Shirone and Rian with a grim stare, pulled his ear roughly one last time and let go.SGDdhf
ph3WcWeOuch!DdyBs2
31LJust know that your friend was the one who saved your life. Tsk tsk tsk, do everyone a favor and learn a thing or two from your friend. Such an immature kid.0Ekx
HKWnlfVTsk, it was only because you held me in a sensitive spot.Thq
6eM8kGQRian grumbled while rubbing his ear. Then he looked back at Reina again.rcgB3
gXTlhSRWhy the hell did you come home? Werent you on vacation?nJ5X
5wgwYou havent heard? The news regarding Rai?HDG
WR10OWhen did I ever care?SFO9vRN
w2e6Rai is taking a certified exam this time. Thats why Im here to pick him up. I left with grandfather, but he said he was going to meet a friend halfway.uqAk2
auTA certified exam?igPRH
ZaYV6Rian looked shocked.8BSsu5C
NR5NmFOf course, his brother was a genius, so he accepted the difference in skill But how did it reach this extent?3g0N3wY
2uEDLrNA certified license was the dream of all nobles, regardless if you were a swordsman or mage.vQf
XcdkcSThe exam was held once a year, with only a few applicants being allowed to take the test. And out of those few, the ones who obtained official recognition were less than 30.QMIy
aewOf course, there was also the non-certified license.pHDc
zbMzkklIt was issued by an institution designated by the royal palace, and in Creas, an example of a representative was the Alpheas Magic Academy.cWun
biVtAbLAfter graduating from the magic academy, you automatically became a non-certified Grade 10 mage. You could then increase your grade by accomplishing various quests through associations or guilds.Th9f
ik3TZBHmph, he must be happy. Geniuses sure are different. He even shoves me around at home, too.vq0Jwnj
trpReina ruffled Rians hair.UCh2GMW
vRLUM* * *KlPypVH
6UeGDrD* * *VJJ
PcGBHe was a cute little brother, despite his lack of talent. She just hoped he would not be hurt by this.nOg562m
1QqFirst, I have to go prepare dinner. Its fresh seafood from the royal palace, so well have to dress and clean those ourselves. It was nice meeting you, Shirone. Dont forget to say hi the next time we meet.ro42o1M
eiKZGShirone bowed his head, pushing away the sad feeling.KaVh
8lAXYes. Goodbye.k7h9aD
I4zAlthough the chance to see Reina again may never come again, one thing was clearQCy
B3gQhVCHe would never forget the moment he played the piano with her.Z86n
BPLtcPerhaps that is why Shirone, who was to leave the mansion tomorrow, was able to gather up a lot of courage.6ZBxHXE
zahnspWRian. Does she your sister, I mean.AMZMpw
WlStsPAHm?0W0mvs5
h1LDoes she have a boyfriend?R0MMG
BOjTN8As soon as he asked that question, a huge amount of regret washed over him, but there was nothing he could do as the words had already left his mouth.u5Xixi
kL9dRian blinked, then smiled widely, his teeth showing.MyiRRF
2iGRShirone. Do youv8DHCx
yqnOHGN-NO! Forget what I just said! I was just13GXTSi
pVOWmHAHAHA! Big sis! Big sis!6I8YMSj
JiIZJRian ran out of the room in a flash, he grabbed the railing on the second floor, making Shirone pull him back by the waist.7K7CcY
kfhBig sister! Shirone asked if you have a boyfzL2lQP
ZO85IGosh! Stop it!aIj
1kQrmdBShirone, who barely managed to cover his mouth, dragged Rian back into the room with all his strength.uob
xOd7nxHuh? What am I hearing now? Boyfriend?EOE
30l5RThe maids working in the kitchen looked up at the second floor, but Reina just laughed.3t6JoW
0Su4TSVTheyre just messing with each other. Alright, all we have to do is steam it. I removed the poison, so please do the rest.AUY
2jaKdOf course, miss.POhKnPR
3TyWhen the cooking began in earnest, the maids were back to being absorbed in their work.nBO0d
ZMz6IzFHowever, the attention of the man in charge of the mansions affairs did not leave the 2nd floor.th5n
XWaIhbbHead butler Louis.wWw1
STLHe was a person who rose to the head of the butlers at a young age due to his calculation skills and thorough personality.oIGxR
pQzejlDThat was 5 years ago and he was still in his mid-thirties. He was wearing rimless glasses with a cold expression.gbaOgZ
0MhRGShirone, they called him?e61ik7
pttA6GThe maids may not be able to remember, but he, the head butler, remembered very clearly.CEl
hTRUOAHe was the contract boy brought in by Temuran for the relocation of the Great Library.fsA60F
p0ITWhy is he with the youngest young master?O9W
xdAoiXFor him, who decided to devote his life to the prosperity of the Ogent family, it was not a matter that could be simply overlooked.6CXmQ
JDQHis glaring eyes turned to a butler near him.ECqt8aW
MGTqmVtTell the deputy butler to come to my room. Now.jLh900
NGyJa* * *eHD4
VX0ZEarly morning of the next day.6mE4
wSG2q5Shouts rang out.oZO4NJB
7SAOAfter hearing that Rai was taking a certified test, Rian increased the intensity of his training.OnOMc
ZngnHA! HA!UIt9z
N6OXI will definitely catch up.y3vgOo1
ijqkQDThe news added fuel to a fire, and Kite became sure as he watched his students sword dance.QilQJ
RhUcZHis skills have improved!UfBq1Zk
CokStamina, vitality, technique, everything.9YLYto0
7dHWith that level of skill, he would be able to easily defeat a bandit group near the city.bzXj6CE
LK3However, If he were to have a match against someone who learned official swordsmanship, he still had a long way to go.55m7O
nhIEThe problem was Schema!7cag
7UesERians impulsive, wild style was his biggest advantage, but it also acted as his biggest weakness.wEzcM
ut2SxHis swordsmanship is too tactless and honest.SsgBy
phUdFVThere were times when he would have to look back with a cold mind, but he was only moving forward.q2K3knh
lzRshlEveryone has their own way. The downside of not having a clear mind becomes nothing compared to that heating power of his. Its obvious that we have no choice but to continue like this!RS8uygN
1WwHA! HA!NaC
dmXedOHe was wielding a club that was twice as heavy as a longsword with only his physical strength.Msi
UOAKite couldnt imagine how much Rian would improve if he were to learn how to activate Schema.DLr
ZISz0LStop! 10 minute break!pOJkd
32MRian came back panting like crazy, but his eyes were on fire.LRV2mNX
qmQThat also happened back then!VXvKZ
UApy0…Yes, it happened around a year ago, although it went away quite quickly too.gSJV1o
KUDsThis time was different. Rians flame did not fade.M3y
leyJxiYoung master! Young master!b3LSDR
lcQmLDA butler came running.7Brlh
KaBL0lKArriving in front of Rian, who was taking a drink of water, the butler spoke before he could catch his breath.mF4xo
CwDb8YLTheres a big problem. Miss Reina is asking you to come to the mansion immediately!eps6Sh3
1lePmQCBig sister did? Whats going on? If its because of my big brother, I dont care. He can do whatever he wants.ogkAx
YfrqKOThats not it, a contract boy named Shirone is on the verge of being executed.deZdBU
DMNWhat?!wej
DqknShirones in danger?!CjS
Gv3f4THe was even more taken aback because he was about to see his friend off in a few hours.YpEVROV
2l0kAQShirone? Why? Whats going on?JpaeSN5
1HpMWell, the thing isuA4B
77sLHHurry up and tell me! Whats going on?!m1pSY
Od6nx1VLouis seems to have reported something to the Lord. I dont know the exact details, but I heard it revolved around a sort of friendship between you two3EA
CPb4GDamn it!c7c
KXk3vjKite asked as he watched Rian hurriedly pick up the dry clothes he placed on a rock.8koe7nz
BmPWhats the matter? Who is Shirone?QEqjC
k5MHes a friend. I didnt go around announcing it because of his commoner status, but Louis must have found out about it and reported it to father.tBM
ba1nTfKite remembered a boy he had met briefly in the library a long time ago.Bs9r9x
bQkLSKite liked the shine in his eyes, but he wasnt that interested as he was a servant of the family.w8YJDq
9UlThats what happened?8QKE
gLtOEMRian spoke who was now neatly dressed.nTxfIc
eDpNuhMaster, lets finish our training for today. I have to see my father. I have to go to the mansion.wxuJ
sCRUnfortunately, you cannot.gAi661
Z318Rian looked at him weird.LDN
y6ymMNUWhat are you talking about?! My friend is in danger!1PB4S
FOPeEbcDid you not say he was a commoner?QCK7Y
9D7y9uWhat does that have to do with anything?! Master, are you that kind of person?! You said it too! Anyone who can converse with a sword can become a friend!x8IZEV6
JuyZbqJKite clicked his tongue.iNsaTu
aWLHis student, who did not understand the ways of the world, had gotten someone into trouble.uqQHi
ODPGWhat are you going to do when you get there? Are you going to wail and cry like a baby?Trq1U
nckkLPqMaster!1Upo1FQ
nzsfRian, anyone can be a friend. But this is a matter between the people directly involved. Bad rumors can affect the position of the Ogent family. Theyll do anything they can in order to ensure those rumors never see the light of day. Your foolishness will not be of any help in this situation.CiNT
XQ70rSo I should just stay still?! I reached out to Shirone first. I will not give up on him! I am no coward!UL5MTW
sceBKPHmmf8dQ
Mz8YRYKite stared at his students eyes.KpJ2
0RbSuch fine eyes. No lies, only passion. And above all, they are pure.UT6s
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