Chapter 7

An eerie atmosphere flowed through the audience. The Count, Greig, and the Order of Knights had their mouths shut, not saying anything. No, they were at a loss for words.

On the other hand, the Countess and the others who didnt know much about military arts were surprised by the strange atmosphere. They sensed that Zich had done something amazing, but they didnt know to what extent.

Verden Trell, the butler of the Counts family, asked, Contrary to our expectations, the young master is doing well. But seeing the knights reaction, it seems like he is doing better than what I am seeing. Could you perhaps explain the situation to me?

Trell had a long, neat beard and was an old man who had assisted the Count as a retainer since the Counts young days. He was an essential servant who took care of all sorts of matters in the Counts absence. Furthermore, he was one of the very few people who didnt discriminate against Zich.

Trell asked his question to the middle-aged man behind the Count, named Danny Chris Nunn, the vice-captain of the Steel Spear Order of Knights. Chris Nunns standing wasnt comparable to Tiner, who was the captain of the Order, but he was one of the three most influential people in Steelwall.

Oh, oh my. Zich seems to be doing well, but doesn't Sir Byner still have the upper hand?

The Countess felt personally offended by all the compliments that Zich was receiving and hurriedly placed Byner back on the pedestal. Trell smiled pleasantly and responded to the Countess, but it wasnt what the Countess wanted to hear.

Since the young master has never properly learned swordsmanship before, Sir Byner would, of course, have the advantage in a duel. If thats not the case, then the Order of Knights will be disgraced.

Chris Nunn sighed. As the vice-captain of the Order of Knights, he felt particularly pressured.

Trell continued on like he had missed the Vice-captains sighs.

But it is true that the young master, Zich, is doing much better than we expected. Seeing the knights reaction, it seems his skills are much higher than what we can see. I cant be happier to see that the young master of the Steelwall family is so highly-skilled even without proper training.

The Countesss expression darkened while Greigs breathing became harsh. But they didnt show any reactions beyond that because Trell was someone who even the Countess had a hard time dealing with.

How is it, Sir Chris Nunn?