Volume 7 Chapter 155 Reward (1)

7-star swordsmanship, 7-star magic, and 5-star spiritual energy.

He was about to achieve a body that has Thousand-Poison Immunity despite him not drinking the antidote yet.

When are these guys gonna go back?

Jin, Beradin, and Dante. It had been two days since they left Samil City. However, Beradin and Dante didnt think about letting Jin go.

Isnt it time to split now?

The hell do you mean?! It was a pain in the ass to find you, and even more of a pain after finding you. If you had a heart, then you would play with us for a little longer.

Beradins right.

You two Arent you guys prospective successors? Isnt this the time where each passing day is precious?

Nope. Since my clan is well-established, I can become the patriarch without doing anything. And Dante is basically confirmed. Do you know how much Lord Ron Hairan loves that fellow?

Dante let out a cough in embarrassment.

Yeah, I know that much. But unlike you guys, I need to get moving. I need to get stuff done as a provisional flag-bearer.

You killed Kidard Hall not so long ago. Im sure thats enough.

Im telling you, Im not responsible for his death.

Hey, hey! Look at this guy, lying again.

It seems Jin is in a difficult position, Beradin. I dont think we should question him any more.

This guy is constantly drawing lines on us!

Havent you thought of yourselves who excessively crossed every line in existence?

And according to Dante, he says your aura is almost at 7-star. Youre way beyond normal achievement. Enough to be a flag-bearer this instant.

But if I become a flag-bearer, wouldnt the days spent with us decrease? Its already very sparse.

Jin realized something after being with Dante and Beradin for the past few days.

The flow of their conversation constantly led towards what they wanted to say.

Just because someones aura is at 7-star doesnt mean theyre a 7-star knight. Whats important is swordsmanship.

Your swordsmanship is better than a normal 7-stars. Right, Dante?

I concur. This is true as well back at the arena. Honestly, to the point where I wonder why you are still a provisional flag-bearer. Didnt your third eldest sister, Lady Mary Runcandel, achieve 6-star at the age of 19?

As Dante mentioned, the children of Runcandel usually became flag-bearers when they became 6- to 7-star knights.

After becoming a flag-bearer, they would learn the Runcandel Clans secret techniques one by one to mark their insane growth.

The decisive killing moves of Runcandel had the potential to outclass all swordmaster clans altogether.

Im not as famous as Elder Sister Mary. Jin Grey, as a swordsman, is still not well-known.

Honestly, for Jin, that fame and popularity could be established in a few months. However, he had to make himself the perfect magic swordsman by the end of the five years that Cyron gave him. He couldnt explain that to the two, so he kept avoiding the question.

Oho. Then Samil was also included in that reason. You were trying to make your alias known by surviving the land of the assassins.

Thats right.

Want me to help?

With what?

Who am I? Im Beradin Zipfel! Hehe, when I go back, Ill tell the clan press to spread the word. That these things happened in Samil.

Then I shall help as well. I will request it from all the press that shed light onto the Hairan Clan. Im sure you would want to become a flag-bearer as soon as possible.

Its fine. Dont do it.

Jin instantly rejected their offers of assistance, and they pulled out different cards.

How about we go on an adventure? Dante and I will hide our identities and help you out. Like a baggage carrier of some sort.

Oh! Thats a good idea. If we work together, we can probably defeat any bad guy. If we give all the credit to Jin, we can stack fame much quicker.

And then well put it all in the news. Jin Grey and his servants, seekers of justice. With a title like that.

Then we should start looking for a scummy villain!

Theres a ton of those! The Kings of Mamit, West Vermonts Mad Jack Glow, the cultists of the Dark Magic Association, Vankellas Knight of Destruction Hwirok, the Leader of the Orange Tiger Tribe Fanta

The three of us, going off for an adventure to take care of those horrible villains my heart is beating out of my chest.

As Jin blocked out their nonsense, the two raised their voices at the fantasies.

Well, someones excited.

Jin had no words, for he was so baffled. However, he didnt hate looking after the two idiots.

On that note, he mentioned a ton of villains to gain experience. I honestly think that theyve been around for a long time, so theyre getting forgotten.

From Beradins list of villains, they were middle- to high-tier enemies. For the eras most evil beings that even the world powers couldnt deal with, he didnt even mention them.

Barely listening to their nonsense, Jin shook his head.

You guys having fun? Tell me if a novel of your adventures is published. Ill make sure to read it.

Are you not going to join us?

Obviously.

An adventure. An adventure! Do you not yearn for excitement?

My life is filled with enough excitement and adventure.

Errrrrrrr!

Jin, we cant yield this time. We really want to do this!

Jin sighed.

For the past two days, they had been dragging and pulling on Jins conscience. Which helped him understand why they came to Samil for him.

Theyll never give up after thinking of it once.

Thankfully, he slowly mastered the method to manipulate these morons.

I understand your intentions, but I cant right now.

He emphasized right now.

Why not?

Does that mean you are available later?

They took the bait.

Jin smirked and looked at the two.

Yeah. I honestly dont hate hanging out with you guys, but I have things to do, you know? I have something arranged already, so I gotta go. I cant just cancel something like that for two days just for you guys.

Of course, there was no prior arrangement. The only ones waiting for Jin were his allies back at Tikan.

An arrangement with whom?

You dont ask things like that, Beradin. Respect my privacy. Anyways, well go on an adventure later.

Later when?

Ill send a letter.

To where?

He felt like an uncle dealing with his nieces and nephews. Getting children off his back with baseless promises was possible, but they were 19-year-olds.

Give me your address.

Beradin quickly handed a paper with his address.

This is my summer house. Anything that happens here is never reported to the clan and never interfered by the clan.

I dont even have such a thing like a summer house.

When I get a letter from Jin, Ill definitely contact you. Dont worry. Since it turned out like this, lets use my summer house as our hideout. Ill tell your names to the butler so you can come in anytime.

Surprisingly, Beradins summer house was on an uninhabited island in the west seas. To avoid supervision from the clan, he purposefully purchased land under the rule of the Hidden Palace.

His position was pretty strong as the prospective successor. Still, his siblings and opposing forces kept an eye on him. Hence, he allocated a secret resting space.

And you can just tell me about this place?

You wouldnt tell this to my siblings. Same way I wouldnt tell your siblings that Im friends with you.

A warning.

Jin shrugged and stuffed the paper into his pocket.

Well, thats true. Alright, is that it? I have to go now.

Tell me where youre going. I told you my little hideout. And now, Dante and I can track you down whenever you need help.

Beradin and Dante didnt know that Jin resided in Tikan.

Still, you have some morals. If you just used the Zipfels power, finding my location would be a piece of cake.

I at least know that we arent allowed to be friends. Especially you and me. The moment I investigate you with the clans power, Ill lose my freedom. Then I wont be able to meet you, or Ill have to fight you when confronted.

An unfortunate reality As for me, my grandfather doesnt know of my friendship with Jin. He just knows that I have a new friend who he doesnt know of.

Jin felt a little guilty at their disappointment.

I feel guilty if you put it like that. Well, Ill buy us drinks to celebrate our newly established hideout.

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After drinking for a while, he finally returned to Tikan late at night. And as always, his allies in Tikan welcomed him warmly. However, Kashimir still had not returned from his visit to the Black Sea at Cyrons order.

Im sure hes struggling and suffering. Knowing Fathers personality, he wouldnt send Sir Kashimir any guide or escort.

Jin went to Quikantel first. He had to thank her the most.

Thank you, Miss Quikantel. Thanks to you, I returned safely.

Goodness, whats this? Did you make some progress at Samil? Oh! That is the Thousand-Poison Antidote!

Jin revealed the antidote, and Quikantel stood up and shouted.

I wanted to show you before I consume it.

My goodness. Howd you obtain it? I knew they would treat the silver dragons claw like some divine object, but Im sure they wouldnt exchange it for anything.

Jin explained what happened in Samil, and all Quikantel could do was blink.

The more I see you, the more surprises you have. Not satisfied with this antidote, you even beat the Leader of Nameless in his own mind games And you got an opportunity to receive his assistance.

This was all thanks to your claw, Miss Quikantel. Without it, it wouldve been impossible. Had I been empty-handed, I would have needed to use my secret powers. I was able to avoid such awkward situations.

Fufu, thats enough gratitude. Im proud. My hundred years didnt go to waste.

A hundred years?

Thats the time it takes for my claw to regrow.

Oh

She gave it so willingly, so he didnt think it cost much.

However, a dragons claw was no different from a humans fingernail. She sacrificed her fingernail at the possibility of Jins death.

Its a long time for a human, but its nothing for a dragon. Dont feel too guilty. Hand the antidote to me. Ill purify it so you can absorb it quicker.

You have made such a big sacrifice for me.

No, if it werent for you, Enya would be dead. On that note, I am more indebted to you. So dont get all subservient, you runt.

As Quikantel handled the drink, Jin wondered why he was so loved in this life.