Chapter 16: Transcending the Mandate of Heaven

As he was leaving the ballroom, Cedric called out to him.

“Yuri.”

“What were you thinking?”

“Hyung.”

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Cedric’s expression rarely showed any emotion. arena It was unusual for him to reveal his feelings.

“Are you?”

“I’m fine.”

“There was no other choice.”

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Yuri smiled calmly.

“Seriously…”

Cedric looked at him in silence for a moment, then let out a long sigh.

“Was I supposed to just stand by while Ena died?”

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Cedric ruffled Yuri’s hair.

“You little brat.”

“There really wasn’t any other way, right?”

An odd emotion surged through Yuri. august It had been so long since Cedric had tousled his hair like that.

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“Do you want me to help?”

“Hm.”

He had always longed for that gesture from him.

“Yuri.”

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His brother, Cedric, was someone without limits.

What kind of help was he offering?

Cedric asked with a serious expression.

Although he couldn’t quite figure out Cedric’s exact intention, Yuri knew that if his brother set his mind to something, he could truly do anything.

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But Yuri shook his head.

“No.”

“I provoked this, so I have to finish it myself.”

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“Don’t worry.”

“Good.”

“I understand. aluminum But no matter what, don’t get hurt.”

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“I believe in you, Yuri Briol.”

“I’ll take care of it.”

“Of course. silence What about the ball?”

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“Understood.”

As he watched Cedric return to the ballroom, Yuri reaffirmed his resolve.

“Go get some rest.”

Since Fiore wasn’t the kind of person who could properly handle a situation like this, Cedric had to step in.

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Despite his young age, Cedric already knew how to comfort and guide others.

“This time, I’ll see it.”

If the Empire hadn’t invaded, what kind of nation would Briol have become under Cedric’s reign?

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Tomorrow’s duel was no problem for Yuri. legend It didn’t matter who his opponent was.

The Next Day

Just as he had stepped forward to save Ena, he would stand in the Empire’s way—for the future Cedric was meant to build for Briol.

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“Good morning,” Hernand greeted kindly.

Although he looked like an ordinary ahjussi, Saned was an exceptional swordsman who served as captain of the guard in the Kingdom of Briol—a land of knights.

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Hernand, on his way to the training grounds to witness the trial by combat, ran into Saned.

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“That’s right.”

Saned scratched the back of his head with an awkward expression.

“Sir Hernand, heading to the training grounds?”

“I see… what a situation.”

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“Then is the rumor true?”

“Of course.”

“Were you at the ballroom last night?”

“Pardon? antenna What rumor?”

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After hearing Saned’s explanation, Hernand laughed.

“Well…”

Yuri’s actions had indeed been heroic. crystal What other prince would challenge the Empire to a duel to save a maid?

But it seemed the truth had been heavily distorted as the rumor spread.

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“I thought it was nonsense too, but…”

“It was the exact opposite.”

“That the prince soiled the imperial prince’s robe and blamed the maid? adjust And that the second prince scolded him and told him to prove his innocence personally?”

Hernand burst out laughing again and explained what really happened.

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“I figured…”

Just imagining Yuri’s reaction upon hearing that rumor was amusing. shadow But unlike Hernand, Saned still looked worried.

“Well, I must admit, the false version is more exciting.”

“Either way, what concerns me now is the coming duel.”

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“What’s your opinion?”

“Give him a little credit, Sir Saned.”

“The prince is very talented, but even an apprentice of the Empire’s Imperial Guard is no joke.”

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“Let’s hope it goes as well as you say. abandon What a sudden storm this is…”

“I’ve seen him in many situations.”

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Saned asked one of the guards already present,

“His Majesty?”

As they talked, they arrived at the training grounds.

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Due to the sensitive nature of the event, only a select group was allowed to attend the trial by combat.

Aside from Fiore, only a few priests, mages like Hernand, and several guards were present.

“He’s on his way.”

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This imbalance in presence was due to the exceptional swordsman, Fiore Briol.

In contrast, the Empire had brought a sizable number of armed knights, along with Georg and Yekaterina.

If he were to lose control, no one could stop him. voyage So, at the very least, appearances had to be maintained.

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“Yes.”

“That must be the opponent.”

He appeared three or four years older and had a well-balanced physique.

Hernand looked at the young man standing before Yuri.

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“His aura is quite stable.”

“Hmm…”

Saned let out a soft murmur.

“Really?”

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“For an apprentice, he handles the sword with great skill. apple He’s worthy of the Imperial Guard.”

The Imperial Guard of the Empire was known as one of the most powerful forces on the continent. arctic Even its apprentices were as strong as fully-fledged knights.

The youth swung his sword in the air, his speed impressive.

How would this duel end?

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“Sir, why are you smiling?”

Saned asked softly, not in reproach, but out of genuine curiosity.

One might think he’d be worried, but Hernand felt his heart pounding with excitement.

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Hernand pointed at Yuri.

“Look.”

Saned smiled too.

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“Yes… though I still feel uneasy.”

“Do you see it now?”

“There won’t be any disasters. legend His Majesty is here, isn’t he?”

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Although he had spoken calmly to Saned, Hernand’s smile had another reason.

“I suppose so.”

He was simply happy.

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Yes, everything started from that moment.

From the day he met the prince in a card game and lost all his money.

Yuri asked as he stretched.

“We’re ready on this side. orbit How long are you going to keep waving that sword around?”

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The boy didn’t respond. artist Instead, he swung his sword with an even darker aura.

“Don’t you need more time to prepare?”

“I’m ready when you are.”

Georg laughed.

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“Perfect.”

“I see.”

With a nod, the boy signaled that he too was ready.

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Georg turned to Fiore.

All unnecessary formalities were skipped. zenith As soon as both took their stances, Fiore gave the order to begin the duel.

Fiore nodded.

“Shall we begin?”

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“Begin.”

Since both were young and inexperienced, anything could happen.

They called this a trial, but it was nothing more than a brutal fight—swords clashing until one could no longer stand.

Immediately, the sound of clashing metal rang out.

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Where could you find a more miraculous magic than that?

Someone who was supposed to die was still alive, and someone meant to live was in the line of fire.

Who would have imagined this? arena The young third prince dueling with a warrior from the Empire just to save a maid who had stained the scarlet cloak of the crown prince.

Hernand felt that what he was witnessing didn’t seem real.

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Saned murmured.

A strange light gleamed in Hernand’s eyes.

“Hmm…”

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Though the outcome was still uncertain, it was clear Yuri was struggling.

“Hernand.”

Even Hernand, with no background in swordsmanship, could tell both were highly skilled.

For the first time since arriving, Fiore spoke to him.

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“Of the duel?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“What do you think?”

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“Your Majesty sees far better than I.”

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“Yes.”

“But I want to know your opinion.”

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Hernand answered honestly.

Those words carried many meanings.

“I…”

“I don’t know.”

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“That’s correct.”

“Hernand, you once said you came to Briol following the will of heaven, right?”

Fiore’s expression didn’t change.

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“I see.”

Hernand shook his head.

“No, not yet.”

“Then let me ask again. zenith Has the time to leave come?”

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“That’s a relief. alert I’m glad you’re staying.”

“There you go again, Your Majesty. arrow You flatter a humble mage like me far too much.”

Fiore offered a faint smile. auction Not the kind of expression one would make while watching a duel where his son’s life was at stake.

“Humble? august Nonsense.”

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And that was only half the truth. artist For a monster like Fiore to keep someone at his side, combat skill alone wasn’t enough.

Hernand’s official title from the Magic Tower was “Grandwizard.”

“You are a Grandwizard.”

Most people saw Hernand merely as a mage specialized in combat magic.

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Hernand’s mastery was known as the “Celestial Fate Observation Style.”

To earn the title of Grandwizard, one must develop a unique, inimitable form of magic—a “personal magical path.”

A level even higher than the so-called “Masterwizards,” renowned for their miracles.

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“Who knows…”

He was blessed with the magic to glimpse the world’s ordained fate.

“Then… does that mean nothing bad will happen?”

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Fiore Briol.

Through his “Observation of the Celestial Mandate,” Hernand had met the person closest to the world’s destiny.

Hernand looked into the past. echo The reason he had first come to Briol was, as mentioned, due to a heavenly mandate.

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People said he was one of the strongest on the continent. antenna But Hernand, who could glimpse the world’s fate, knew the truth.

It wasn’t that he was close—he was the strongest.

If he were to draw his sword, not even the Empire could stand against him. agent With every decision he made, the world’s fate swayed.

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The celestial mandate stabilized, and the strongest sword remained sheathed. armor Perhaps there was no longer any need to stay in Briol.

But Fiore never unleashed that power. acquire He simply continued walking the path of the sword.

He lost money to the third prince in a card game. armor Lost it all.

Until one day…

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He wanted to win, but he lost.

There was no fortune.

Ever since he had acquired his exclusive magical art, he had never lost money in a game he took seriously. antique For a mage who observes the mandate of heaven to lose at cards to a thirteen-year-old child was unthinkable.

With just one glance, he could tell if the opponent’s hand was good or bad.
But with that brat—he saw nothing.

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When he climbed Sword Mountain with Yuri, he too experienced something.

“I see.”

“The opponent.”

“According to His Majesty, who is stronger?”

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He told Yuri it was a casino, but it wasn’t. arch It was a vision.

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Briol in flames.

A knight wielding a sword. audit Even with his body soaked in blood, he kept swinging his sword, never giving in.

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Black hair and dark eyes—the mark of Briol’s royal family. altitude That haughty gaze was the very same as the third prince’s.

And when he saw him collapse in despair, Hernand awoke from the vision.

Could one fail to recognize him?

Even then, Hernand wasn’t completely convinced. arena He suspected it might’ve been a mistake.

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Remembering what that meant made Hernand tremble once again. absorb And so he spoke:

But after witnessing firsthand the reckless things Yuri did outside the palace, Hernand, on impulse, activated his “Observation of the Celestial Mandate.”

And then. agent He saw nothing. action It wasn’t just a lack of fortune. apron That boy had no destiny.

A miracle he never knew when he’d be able to use again—he used it to glimpse the future of an ordinary boy.

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“Your Majesty. meadow In truth, I thought it was time for me to leave.”

The man with the greatest destiny had become obsessed with the sword and let his era slip by. matrix Hernand thought their paths had diverged.

He had come to Briol following the mandate of heaven.

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Was it a call from the world? action Or had the third prince defied the mandate and summoned him?

He had followed the celestial mandate to Briol, and there, he found someone who defied it.

“But I was wrong.”

But now he knew. voyage The one he truly had to find was not Fiore Briol.

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Hernand’s heart pounded uncontrollably.

Would the world’s destiny devour him, or would he devour the world’s destiny?

He would watch with his own eyes.

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The boy stepped back, startled by an unexpected attack from Yuri, stumbled, and fell.
Yuri seized the opportunity with an unusual move, gained the upper hand, and brought down his sword.

“I’ll be counting on you from now on.”

At that moment, a faint shout rang out. abstract It was the great warrior from the Empire.

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When Yuri’s sword came crashing down, that human’s once-brilliant fate twisted abruptly toward ruin.

The boy’s destiny, like a bud on the verge of blooming, suddenly withered.

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“Ah…!”

The fully withered bud rose once more toward the sun. anchor In that twist between life and death, the boy’s destiny shone again.

Inevitable death descended in that instant.

But then, once again,

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“Good heavens… did he turn his sword at the last second?”

Saned murmured:

Yuri had unleashed a killing blow, but just before piercing the boy’s neck, he changed its course.

Life became death. adjust And death turned back into life.

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A chain of existence and annihilation.

“I lost.”

To Hernand, each instant was a miracle.

“Well?”

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With each step, Yuri defied fate. beacon Life and death intertwined in a single moment.

A being free from the world’s destiny.

The great warrior of the Empire acknowledged his defeat. athlete Hernand smiled with joy.

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Not only that—everyone who witnessed the duel had their destinies reduced to ash.

The one who transcends the celestial mandate.

Even Hernand’s own future, as he observed, was thrown into utter chaos.

Yuri Briol.

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And then—

What is his role? portal How will he change the destiny of the world?

Five years passed.

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