.

Kang Yoo-sik looked dumbfounded at Fiores request.

It was a tip based on the swordsmanship contained in the magic sword Perceval and I may have let my guard down but as I found Fiores weakness, I could see what is remarkable.

But thats because he never expected the S-class hunter like Fiore to personally make a request to him.

Its too serious to be a joke though.

Fiores eyes looked like theres going to be a fuss in case he refuses. He doesnt know how on earth this is happening but he was sure that his request was sincere.

Kang Yoo-sik who understood the situation, opened his mouth to start off by saying few words.

Thats ughhk!

Kang Yoo-sik twisted his eyes and grabbed his forehead as he spoke. Fiore widened his eyes at the scene while Kim Jin-hyuk who was seated far away came sprinting towards him.

Yoo, Yoo-sik! Are you okay?!

Im F, Fine. I just felt a little overheated

Though it was just the hot pendant that was overheated, Kang Yoo-siks frowned as if a person with chronic headache.

Actually, acting was a piece of cake as it was the terrific pain he went through before he returned, and at that perfection, Fiore too gave a worried expression.

Are you alright?

Yes. Its just a temporary condition. Since my concentration was amplified a lot a while ago.

Hmm Indeed, wasnt it an ordinary condition.

Its something that happened more often than not when I study magic. but its the first time to happen during this., Kang Yoo-sik added at Fiore who moved on as if it was a coincidence.

Is it something that happens often?

Its doesnt happen that often but it had happened sometimes when I see magic thats higher than my level.

Mmm!

Fiores face rekindled with interest and Kang Yoo-sik who saw his plan working well, continued talking while slightly smiling from the inside.

By the way, earlier what did you mean when you asked me to watch your swordsmanship? Why would you Mr. Fiore, an S-class hunter ask me to.

The weak point that you taught cadet Kim Jin-hyuk a while ago. Thats not what comes when you let your guard down. Even I didnt know that.

. You didnt know?

Kang Yoo-sik was genuinely surprised at Fiore who nodded and asked Perceval who gave him the answer.

Was that such a skillful move?

Yes. It was possible for me to do so thanks to the characteristics of the sword techniques and Lords sensory organs that are outstanding than others.

A point that he was able to find thanks to Percevals sword skills and cognitive maximization. If thats so, its definitely a good thing, but Kang Yoo-sik still didnt believe it.

Still, how can that be when theyre S-class hunters

Its a standard before regression but anyway, the power of an S-class Hunter is nothing less than that of a natural disaster. He didnt know there was a point that even such kind of person could discover now?

No matter what, he felt like there was something about it.

Perhaps Fiore couldve had something more this time.

Except for his past records, discipleship stories, and how he had a mysterious death after suddenly dropping out, there wasnt much he knew about Fiore.

Kang Yoo-sik who decided to keep this part in mind continued his chat with Fiore.

So, Mr. Fiore, are you saying that youre going to see if theres any more such points in sword skills?

Looks like it.

At the request as expected, Kang Yoo-sik didnt know what to ask for and slowly spoke up.

I dont mind but. under one condition.

What is it?

First of all, properly teach Kim Jin-hyuk the sword skills.

.

Fiore gave an unexpected look at Kang Yoo-siks words. Because he assumed Kang Yoo-sik will ask for money or anything advantageous to him as a condition.

I hope you can teach him the way to fight as a fellow hunter and swordsman and not what will make him give up like a while ago.

Yoo-sik

It was a sincere request with no lies. Kim Jin-hyuk looked at him in an emotional expression and naturally the outcome of it appeared.

[Debtor Kim Jin-hyuks debt increases]

[Debtor Kim Jin-hyuks debt rating rises to A. The collection list is added.]

Oh very lively huh.

Though weve been coming towards A-grade step by step throughout, who knew it will happen in one shot this time.

.. Im sorry.

Suddenly Fiore lowered his head.

Kang Yoo-sik who wondered if he meant that he was refusing, looked at him with a surprised expression while Fiore had a bitter look on his face.

Not just being unable to set an example for you guys, I showed you only my poor sides. Specially to cadet Kim Jin-hyuk.

Im sorry, what?

I really feel sorry about the disgraceful acts I showed you in the sparring a while ago. Please forgive me.

Fiore lowered his head again and Kim Jin-hyuk gave a puzzled look at that. It was an obvious reaction as he never even had a thought of it being a disgrace.

I dont know what you mean but Its alright. Since that sparring too was a part of learning.

Glad to hear.

Fiore who gave a soft smile turned his head and looked at Kang Yoo-sik.

I will do everything to the best of my ability and train cadet Kim Jin-hyuk. Will you trust me one more time?

Kang Yoo-sik nodded at Fiores words that contained sincerity this time.

Yes. I will trust you.

Thank you for giving me a chance.

Dont mention it.

Kang Yoo-sik continued to the next topic after a handshake.

And I have other conditions too Can I say them?

Of course, say as you wish.

Second one is that my tip could be a quite convoluted expression too. Since I just say whatever that comes to my mind, I hope you understand that part.

Hmm for example, in what way?

The tip I gave in the sparring a while ago.

Kang Yoo-sik told him about the attack method that he got from Perceval and Fiore nodded at that after thinking for a moment.

Its pretty much understandable. Dont worry.

Thank You.

With this, he can now ignore his request to solve the attack method.

Kang Yoo-sik who smiled from within brought up his final condition.

And the third, last condition is If my tips were really helpful to you, I hope you remember them.

To remember them?

Yes. Please remember it, and when I will need strength someday, help me as much. Thats my last condition.

Its certainly recognized that what one receives is not a reward of teaching swordsmanship but the grace of it. Thats what Kang Yoo-sik intended and Fiore nodded at that.

The lessons you taught me today and the lessons I will learn in the future, I will remember that grace without any exceptions.

[Debt relationship condition satisfied.]

[Debtor Fiore Angelos registration confirmed. Debt rating judged as E.]

Popped up the notification. Kang Yoo-sik gave a satisfactory smile looking at it.

Looking forward to working with you Mr. Fiore.

*

Its been four days since their arrival in Sicilia.

Both of them chose to stay at Fiores house instead of the hotel he offered and Kim Jin-hyuk started his training as well.

Whoosh!

Uhgghk?!

Kim Jin-hyuk who got hit 8 times in the blink of an eye rolled backward while Fiore who lightly brushed the fake sword spoke out.

It was good until the counterattack but it was a mistake to shorten the stride. After you maintain a wider distance, make sure your territory is clear.

Ughh Okay!

Okay then go again.

Clang!

After the first piece of advice, Kim Jin-hyuk came running again, and not long before he gets hit lightly, goes rolling backward and hears another advice.

The training was focused on the performances throughout the sparring because it was required to see the results within a short period of time.

Lords friend really got a scary talent. Looks like he has turned into a whole new person in just four days.

Perceval was amazed at Kim Jin-hyuks movements and Kang Yoo-sik too looked at that workshop and nodded.

I know right.

Listening to Percevals interpretation, Kang Yoo-siks eyes thats watching the swordsmanship has improved too and he could clearly see how far Kim Jin-hyuks skills have come.

Until yesterday he made it out with 10% attack and 90% defense but today hes made it out with 20% attack and 80% defense.

This is what they commonly call as absorbing like a sponge, isnt it.

As Kang Yoo-sik was amazed by Kim Jin-hyuk who was changing day by day, the training that seemed like it was going to continue for long had ended.

Clang!

Kim Jin-hyuk who got rolled backward laid there flat as it is, and fainted while Fiore who approached him chuckled at the sight.

Today too he put up with it until he passed out.. cadet Kim Jin-hyuk is really quite amazing.

My thoughts exactly.

Though some say theyll put their everything, its not usually an easy thing to really put out all your strength to that level.

But for the past four days, Kim Jin-hyuk is learning by putting his everything until he passes out every time.

The best part is that it sets up the feeling of a headache.

He felt sorry for having him endure the pain because of him, but he still concentrates on the training by reducing his free time too.

In fact, far from feeling pain, he felt a slight refreshing feeling as the cognition maximization gets activated, but Kang Yoo-sik kept the setting as it is since he felt like it would be a help for the training.

As long as the end results are good.

Within this huge momentum of a summer vacation, he could either certainly learn a single element of swordsmanship or just straight up have an awakening too.

When Kang Yoo-sik was looking at Kim Jin-hyuk with interest thinking about how much hes improved, Fiore clears his throat beside him.

Now that the lessons have ended, we should get started slowly too, isnt it?

Sure. Ill put him up and then go down.

Kang Yoo-sik chuckled and laid a passed-out Kim Jin-hyuk on the third-floor room and came down to the first floor.

Fiore who went downstairs first sat on the wooden chair opposite the sofa and had pulled out his notebook, being all set. Kang Yoo-sik chuckled at the sight.

I just cant get used to it not matter how many times I see it.

Than an S-class hunter, he looked more like a beginner hunter who is learning anything for the first time. Kang Yoo-sik took a seat on the sofa opposite and spoke out.

So, lets get started.

Please do.

At Fiore who was looking passionately, Kang Yoo-sik ordered Perceval on standby.

I need the results today.

Sure, Lord.

Perceval who finished the calculation already, told him the attack methods discovered through Fiores performance today and Kang Yoo-sik captured the ambience adequately, explaining in an intact way.

Today you seemed like a steady stream of wave.

Mm..

And in between, there was an enormous reef that made the waves go awry if you cave in together the moment the waves recede, a path will be opened.

Waves reef

Fiore who gave a serious expression muttered to himself and widened his eyes as if he realized something.

Indeed Indeed. Is that so! Around the end of the series, the balance held in order to alter the swordsmanship becomes a gap and

Fiore who was in awe started writing something on his notebook and Kang Yoo-sik watched while giving a subtle smile.

I dont understand anything at all.

His eyes watching the swordsmanship certainly improved but he can never get used to that damned cranky attack method no matter what.

[Debtor Fiore Angelos debt increases.]

Dont know if it was certainly helpful to Fiore that the debt went up crazily, Kang Yoo-sik just waited for him to finish writing his notes.

Right then.

Click

The sound of the front door opened without an initial authentication. It followed with footsteps of dozens of people, Fiores hand stopped writing and her expression hardened at the sight.

And in a while, dull-looking men wearing black coats in black suits with a black fedora entered in a row through the hallway.

Long time no see, Master Fiore.

Among them was a man who smiled brightly while flashing his snowy white teeth. Though his face couldnt be recognized as it was covered by his hat, the brooch on his chest was clearly visible.

Black rose with four red petals.

A token indicating that hes a key member of Cosa Nostra (Sicilian Mafia). Kang Yoo-sik who realized that watched the scene while Fiore started speaking with a cold expression.

Why did you come here?

Nowadays I keep hearing a strange story, so Im just here to clarify it once. But

The member turned towards Kang Yoo-sik and gave a sly smile.

Looks like youre having an amazing guest.

Thats none of your business.

An even colder voice rang out, the member looked as if quite unexpected and chuckled.

I get it, I get it. Lets just talk business.

The member who was waiting for a laugh hardened his lips that were smiling throughout and continued.

They say that nowadays Lady Lucia keeps visiting this place Digging back what was already over will just be tiring for you and me. You know what I mean, right?

.

Dont you have to repay the true heir with a token, the favour you owe to the predecessor. Just in case you dont get confused about whom youre dealing with.

Fiores eyes twisted at his words and he spoke after taking a breath.

I wont intervene, so dont worry.

Indeed, I believed that you will understand. It gets messy when things inside the organization are influenced by the outside world. Isnt it the best to personally come to solve it?

..

Ah, oh my, Ive spoken for too long. Ill get going now that my business is over.

Members of the organization made way for him, and the member walked through the way.

Ah, That. I forgot that.

Said the member and turned towards Kang Yoo-sik and muttered coldly.

No matter what, you cant look up at me like that you know?

Fling!

A sharp sound rang through the members, and a dagger came shooting towards Kang Yoo-siks heart.

Slice!

But a flashing black light sliced the dagger into dozens of pieces before it reached and Fiore who picked up his sword at some point, looked with a cold expression.

I clearly warned you that its none of your business.

At Fiores move, the members nervously made a formation and the key member smiled at the sight.

Its just a joke. You really dont know a joke.

Though he tried to humorously get it over with, what the key member intended to convey was clear. In case he tries to do any nonsense and puts Kang Yoo-sik in danger, he had to give him a warning.

Fiore who understood that, looked away in disbelief and laughed coldly.

I see. Indeed, its a joke.

Slash!

Uhaarghhhhhh!!

Along with the end of his words, both arms of the member who threw the dagger fell to the ground, and the smile on the key members face completely disappeared at the sight.

Thats because though he had been preparing for it, he couldnt yet grasp the shot that happened a while ago.

I definitely wouldve told you. that the guys sword is rusted

When the key members expression was getting colder at the unexpected situation, Fiore who aimed at the sword continued.

Ive no thoughts on getting into your crappy fight without a proper reason. But by any chance, if you lay a hand on my guest

Fiore said cut and clear with a cold glow in his eyes.

I will kill you all.

Flop!

At his word, a few of the members lost strength in their legs and collapsed to the ground, the key member who witnessed the scene replied in annoyance.

Ill keep that in mind.

The key member got out of there, following the members who had to leave with the guy who got his both arms cut off.

Cosa Nostra members left after cleaning even the bloody prints. Fiore checked on it and gave a bitter expression after putting his sword back.

Im sorry. For getting you caught in a dirty incident.

No. Im fine. But above that

Kang Yoo-sik who looked at the dagger that shattered into dozens of pieces, gave an amazed expression.

Indeed, youre incredible.

He knew that the dagger came flying, he prepared for it easily too. But Fiores sword that slashed it had realized it only after it was swung.

Kang Yoo-sik was in amaze of

the new skill of Fiore while Fiore just chuckled.

Its all thanks to your tip. I wouldnt have been able to do it that fast if it was before.

What? If its as much as slashing the dagger then.

Im not talking about the dagger but the arms. Since that was slashed together.

.

Slashing the dagger that came flying and continuing to slash both the arms of the guy who was breathing normally among all the members.

Kang Yoo-sik looked dumbfounded at his ludicrous swordsmanship while Fiore who looked towards the front door again, muttered while taking a breath.

Really so bothersome

Uhh If you dont mind, may I know whats going as well?

Though its something he roughly knows about, Kang Yoo-sik asked as if he didnt know while Fiore hesitated for a moment and shook his head.

No. Its better off that you dont know. Just pretend like you didnt see it.

Mm Alright.

Ill be out for a while so, you stay at home today.

Sure.

Fiore left after his words, and a strange wave of mana spread through the entire house. Its most probably a spatial magic along with a protective spell.

Looking at Fiore who left after its thoroughly guarded, Kang Yoo-sik laid back on the sofa to recall the events that took place a while ago.

I wondered why he didnt help out even when he knew Lucia was it because of such a reason.

A while ago the key member addressed Fiore as an outsider and warned him about getting involved in matters of Cosa Nostra organization.

He means, if he helps Lucia without a cause, they will bring in external forces too.

If Fiore joins us and the external forces join hands with those guys, things will rather get worse, isnt it.

There wouldnt be a case where Fiore dies but in Lucias case, the survival rate will drop lower than it is now.

So far, though they are fighting over a successor in line according to the organizations internal tradition, but when that situation comes, all sorts of dirty things will happen.

Eventually, the ring is the key card.

A ring reeking of blood, roaming all over Italy.

The situation changes depending on who has that token that brings out the legitimate successor of Cosa Nostra.

In my thoughts, seems like its time for it to arrive.

A wondering Kang Yoo-sik turned on the TV to a news channel and he saw nothing but unsatisfactory stories.

Disappointed at that, right when Kang Yoo-sik was about to turn off the TV, a piece of breaking news was announced as the host continued to speak.

Once again today, a victim of a minor murder case was discovered. The victim is a fisherman in his 60s who is a Sicilian resident and traces of the killer have still not been discov-.

The voice of the host that settled relaying the news of a minor murder case. Kang Yoo-siks eyes widened hearing the breaking news.

Its here.