Volume 7 Chapter 169 The Fragmentor of Chaos (4)

It was a blatant lie, but it was Jins only choice since he slipped up in front of Vishukel.

Vishukel Yvliano. Just one mistake and hell become a pain in the ass. I have to conjure something that hell believe

Vishukel tilted his head, shook it, and kept a sharp eye on Jin.

To meet me instead of Bouvard?

Yes.

For what reason Oh, thats why.

Jin looked hungry for a fight as his expression looked inviting. Vishukel smiled in interest.

Would you like to duel me as a provisional flag-bearer?

Not a bad reaction.

Its embarrassing to admit, but thats true. Since I cant personally go to the Yvliano Clan with my current status as a provisional flag-bearer, I first sought Bouvard, someone who Lady Margiela referred to as a friend.

Vishukel flinched at the word friend.

Hm, so youre basically saying that you tried to meet me through Bouvard.

Vishukel didnt ask Jin as to how he found the workshops location. There was no reason for the Runcandels to not investigate Bouvard who dueled the banquets host.

Although, I wasnt lying about having a bust of my father created. If I knew that Bouvard was the most talented fragmentor of this city, I wouldnt have searched the streets this entire time.

A silence passed.

Jin didnt know if his lies worked on Vishukel, but he wasnt desperate to find out. Vishukel took out a cigarette.

Scritch.

He scraped a match on the boxs match striker, and smoke fluttered into the air.

Vishukel took a second puff when half of the cigarette was burnt as he organized his thoughts on Jins unexpected appearance.

That day, the duel was quite memorable. I also waited for the day to duel you.

Thank you for the compliments.

However, now is not the time.

Why not?

Even though a rose grows some thorns, I should never step on a growing flower. Young Master, as someone older than you, allow me to advise you. Excessive bloodlust is poisonous.

Jins pupils shook.

Look at this guy

It was a lie turned challenge, but he didnt need to be this patronizing.

However, Jin shouldnt rebuke it.

After becoming a provisional flag-bearer, I fought many enemies. But it seemed my opponents were always a bit lacking. I dont get the same rush that I got when I fought you. The feeling of using the Minds Blade.

Please dont embody your current achievements as your whole self, Young Master.

Those achievements almost caused some horrible accidents on the duel that day.

The level of provocation rose.

Nonetheless, Jin knew that Vishukel wouldnt want to fight him anyway.

He isnt someone to fall for these provocations, and he wont earn anything out of a battle.

Vishukel was currently an 8-star. Jin was announced to be a 5-star at the banquet. A sizable skill gap existed between them.

However, Vishukel knew that Jins achievements werent small after one and a half years since the banquet. Though, he didnt think that those achievements were relevant towards the outcome of the battle.

Vishukel rubbed the ashes of the cigarette on the wall, then sighed.

Please stop, Young Master Jin. I dont want to get tired from such extraneous business. I came here on vacation. Dont you think its a little disrespectful?

I apologize for that.

Fwip!

Vishukel created a palm-sized blade with his aura and cut Jins bangs. Before the blade disappearedbefore the hairs fell to the groundhe cut the falling strands once more.

Realizing what happened half a beat later, Jin felt a cold sensation creeping up his back, and Bouvard thought Vishukel beheaded the Runcandel.

Im showing you in case you didnt understand. Do you think youd stand a chance after failing to react to that?

He was right.

Excluding the fact that Jin didnt react on purpose.

I almost instinctively dodged it. Shoot, I would have duel him for real then.

Jin didnt want to duel either. The goading was all just to wash his body off from Vishukels suspicion and catch his attention so that Yona could do her job.

Bouvard smacked his lips after seeing that Jin was still alive.

Why didnt you just cut this insolent bastard, Sir Vishukel? It would have felt great.

Bouvard, are you out of your mind? What are you gonna do when Young Master Jin becomes a flag-bearer in the future?

That kid will definitely die before he does. I can tell just from him fearlessly challenging you. He thinks hes on top of the world just because hes a Runcandel

Bouvard Gaston.

Jin turned and stomped towards Bouvard.

What? Why?

How will you deal with me?

Hmph. You think Im scared?

Shing!

Jin unsheathed Bradamante.

Young Master Jin?

I admit my hubris and discourtesy, Lord Vishukel. I am no different from a child who cant even clash swords with you. However, this fellow talking bad of Runcadel is another problem

Jin wasnt simply making a scene; he really wanted to kill him. Bouvard flinched and tried to scramble behind Vishukel.

One more step and Ill kill you, Bouvard.

Young Master Jin, please stop.

Lord Vishukel, if your clan was slandered, would you remain still?

Vishukel could not answer. It was true that Bouvard spoke poorly about the Runcandels.

I could take some of Bouvards comments towards me since you were in front of me. However, towards my clan Hes one crazy fellow.

Watching the situation unfold, Bouvard didnt blabber a single word. He realized that he would actually die if he moved a muscle.

Haaa, I understand. However, in this case, Im going to have to stop you as well.

Then do so.

And what if you die?

Even if I die, I will kill him and protect the Runcandel name. Of course, since I am a provisional flag-bearer, you will face no consequences.

If you kill Bouvard at this moment, I will kill you. If that happens, whats the point of protecting the Runcandel name?

Even if the clan doesnt find out, I will not be ashamed of myself.

Must you do this?!

Vishukel raised his voice for the first time.

Shit! Its my fault for not controlling that damned bastards mouth. The young master isnt joking right now. What to do?

Cold sweat dripped down from Vishukels nape. His desire to kill Bouvard was stronger than Jins, but in order to finish Kinzelos project, he had to keep him alive.

However, Jin and Bouvard were too close to stop. The only way to stop Jin would be to cut his arm or throat before he could move.

Yet Vishukel was not confident in cutting his arm.

In his waist was only his belt. Before Jin came, Vishukel was eating sweet potato croquettes, so he unarmed himself. He could conjure a blade with his aura, but a small blade like that wouldnt work.

To cut the arm, Vishukel needed a longer sword, but with that size, Bouvards head would go off first. Hence, Vishukels only choice was to cut Jin by the throat.

If Jin Runcandel dies, will Lord Cyron really do nothing?

Cyron was not the type to seek such vengeance. It was true that he valued Jin, but the moment the Runcandel Clan reacted to the death of a provisional flag-bearer, they would be labeled as hypocrites.

Vishukel couldnt be certain, however. The first provisional flag-bearer to have an honorary banquet after Luna killed in the hands of an Yvliano. What if that rumor spread?

He predicted that, on top of the Yvliano Clan, the Kinzelo Group would also take a toll.

I just need to hide it. No, I cant. Too many people saw his face in the workshop street.

Putting the panicking Vishukel behind him, Jin opened his mouth.

I will count to three, Bouvard. During that time, kneel and apologize with your life! One!

Kneel, Bouvard!

Vishukel screamed. If Bouvard just kneeled, this awkward situation would all come to a close.

Two.

Kne!

Thump!

Bouvards chubby knees hit the ground. Vishukel sighed in relief, and Jin put his sword on Bouvards throat.

I did as you!

Youre not done. Now, apologize. I should hear something I like before my hand slips.

Bouvard trembled in anger and shame, and Vishukels heart dropped.

I did you wrong

Jin sheathed his sword and smiled.

If it werent for Lord Vishukel, I wouldve killed you. That is the usual consequence for slandering the Runcandel Clan. Thank him, Fragmentor.

Jin then walked to Vishukel and bowed.

I have committed many acts of discourtesy, Lord Vishukel. If itll help, you may beat me as much as you like.

Vishukel smacked his forehead.

I knew that Runcandels were like fire, but you are on another level. You were in no wrong to punish Bouvard. I show approval as the patriarch of the Yvliano Clan.

He was genuinely impressed.

Hes definitely a handful, but no other flag-bearer of Runcandel would do this. Jin Runcandel, you have surprised me many times since the banquet.

He made sure to make Bouvard shut up in front of any stranger since then.

However, I hope we dont have such chaotic encounters in the future. Please dont forget that I didnt attack you because Bouvard deserved his punishment.

I wont forget.

You are free to leave.

Jin left the workshop, and Vishukel stared at his figure getting smaller and smaller.

Once Jin was no longer in sight, he finally spat curses.

After hearing five or six horrible words, Bouvard grabbed Vishukel and let out depthless excuses. Then, he silently went to the basement.

Its my first time seeing Sir Vishukel that angry. Jin Runcandel, that bastard. He was so disrespectful!

Bouvard would never realize that Vishukels anger was towards him instead of Jin.

When Bouvard returned to the first floor, he had many croquettes in his arms.

Rustle, rustle.

Please eat this and calm down, Sir Vishukel. Errrr, that rat bastard will never live a long life.