Chapter 72 - Chapter 11: Sword Duke #3 (1/2)
Chapter 72 - Chapter 11: Sword Duke #3
Aura was life force. A source of life that was connected with the soul and training life force which could allow the power of the soul to reach beyond its limits.
The sword duke stared at the warm light coming from In-gong’s unconscious body. His aura soared like fire and illuminated the surroundings.
”Interesting.”
The sword duke knew what was happening inside In-gong’s body. He noticed that the aura in front of him had some characteristics of soul power, despite the accomplishment being low.
It was unexpected. He had never imagined this would happen when he decided to teach Sura Heart Law.
“I’d like to take him to the sanctuary.”
However, he couldn’t. He was frustrated because In-gong was so amazing.
“There is no understanding. It isn’t done consciously... He did it unconsciously. It’s hard to tell if this can be called a talent or something else.”
He said in a voice full of admiration. Felicia, who had been listening by his side, grabbed the sword duke’s arm like she couldn’t bear it anymore.
“Sword Duke, what do you mean? Shutra is okay, right?”
The sword duke wasn’t angry despite being tugged. He patted Felicia’s head like he was comforting a small child.
”You don’t have to worry about Prince. Shall we just keep observing him? He’ll regain consciousness quickly. And about what happened... I just taught Prince how to use Sura Heart Law, the aura management technique.”
The sword duke spoke lightly but Felicia wasn’t listening. She ignored the sword duke’s hands still stroking her head and covered her mouth with both hands.
“Sura Heart Law!”
Felicia knew about the aura management method. It was the aura management method that Gallehed, strongest of the five captains, had learnt. It was particularly well-known among the suras.
Yet he had taught In-gong Sura Heart Law.
Felicia looked back at In-gong hurriedly while Carack, who had been listening to the conversation, grunted with admiration.
Karma noticed his reaction and asked Carack in a small voice,
“Carack, what is Sura Heart Law?”
”I don't know but based on Princess’ reaction, it seems to be great!”
The sword duke laughed at Carack’s answer.
”These are good friends. Prince seems to be good at finding them.”
Carack smiled at the praise. Karma responded to the sword duke with a small, timid smile.
In this situation, Felicia was the only one serious as she grabbed the sword duke’s hand again.
“You only taught him Sura Heart Law?”
If the sword duke only taught Sura Heart Law, then In-gong wouldn’t have this response. There was something more important.
The sword duke spoke without hiding anything,
”Prince has combined Sura Heart Law with Divine Beast Authority.”
“Huh?”
”Two different aura management techniques have been combined. Based on Divine Beast Authority, a better aura management technique has been born.
He shrugged like it wasn’t that great.
Felicia fell into chaos again. Although she hadn’t learnt aura, her brother Silvan Doomblade had outstanding skills in aura. Therefore, she couldn’t easily accept the sword duke’s words.
Combining different aura management methods?
So soon after learning one of them?
It defied common sense, but she didn’t think that the sword duke was lying.
The sword duke spoke with a generous understanding.
”Even Prince doesn’t understand it. It took place unconsciously. So, it is interesting. Frankly speaking, it is fun. Aside from 2nd Prince, there is another monster.”
“Sword Duke.”
Felicia called out with mixed emotions. Rather than responding, the sword duke turned to In-gong and exclaimed with shining eyes,
“He seems to be waking up.”
The whirling aura around In-gong was now scattering. Focus started to appear in In-gong’s eyes.
”Prince, have you regained consciousness?”
In-gong nodded slowly in response to the sword duke’s question. He felt dizzy but it wasn’t enough to make him collapse.
In-gong covered his face with both hands and breathed deeply as he tried to understand what had happened.
Divine Beast Authority had evolved into Divine Sura Authority. He had acquired a SS rank technique.
There had only been one SS rank technique that appeared in Knight Saga and that had been Locke’s Warrior Sword.
However, it was different now. Divine Sura Authority had been added to the SS techniques and In-gong was the only one who knew Divine Sura Authority.
”Prince is more strange than I thought. I did well in coming here.”
The sword duke’s playful voice was heard from above him. In-gong removed his hands and faced the sword duke.
“Sword Duke.”
”I won’t ask. I also don’t need a description. My interest isn’t in the principles itself but the fact that Prince accomplished it.”
He answered and adjusted his posture to In-gong’s eye level. Then he asked,
“The name?”
He wondered about it. The sword duke already knew everything that had happened in In-gong’s body.
Therefore, In-gong replied truthfully instead of lying,
“Divine Sura Authority.”
”Divine Sura Authority... A simple but good name. I’ll look forward to your seeing your accomplishments grow. I’ll be watching.”
The sword duke finished with a strange smile before stepping backwards. Then Felicia came to In-gong like she had been waiting.
”Shutra, are you okay?”
Felicia’s eyes were red. In-gong laughed and nodded.
”Yes, I’m okay. Thank you for caring, Noona.”
“You are okay. It's a good thing.”
Felicia sighed with relief and Carack started to laugh heartily. Then the sword duke, who was watching, knocked against Felicia’s shoulder.
“Princess, there is something I wanted to ask you.”
“Me?”
”Yes. How familiar has 9th Prince and 6th Princess become?”
“Huh?”
Felicia narrowed her eyes, but the sword duke asked again with a serious expression.
”I mean it. How close are the two of you?”
Felicia glanced back reflexively at In-gong with an unsure expression. She covered her face and replied hesitantly,
“Well... I don’t dislike him?”
Carack stared at Felicia incredulously while Karma held back her laughter. In-gong looked at Felicia’s reddening ears and said mischievously,
“Really? What if I really like Noona?”
”Ohh!”
Felicia’s face reddened. She made a helpless sound out of embarrassment.
The sword duke sighed,
”It is a bit strange to see such embarrassment, but it is good.”
Instead of replying, Felicia simply pouted. The sword duke continued speaking,
“6th Princess, I am telling you to protect 9th Prince. Keep today’s work a secret.”
It was clear what he was talking about.
It was the birth of Divine Sura Authority; In-gong had created a new aura management method.
“There is already quite a lot of interest in 9th Prince. There is no need to increase the gazes.”
Felicia nodded at the words. She was also aware of all the eyes on In-gong. The events at Thunderdoom Fortress would probably attract even more attention.
“You can tell 5th Prince. 7th Prince and 8th Princess are fine as well. They were the ones who taught him Divine Beast Authority.”
“I understand. I’ll do so.”
Once again, Felicia made a relieved smile as she turned towards In-gong. In-gong was also smiling back at Felicia.
”Okay, then it will be nice to take a break after that.”