Chapter 13 (1/2)
Chapter 13 Bad News (3)
TL: Warriormonk
Edit: Warriormonk
The third book contained sword techniques that were completely different from the first two books Reynold explained
“The book is by an Aura Master that started off as a Mercenary, Beloche The House purchased it during an auction in the capital with a rather hefty sum”
“It concentrates almost solely on offense It contains close to no defensive techniques”
“That’s exactly why I decided to refrain frohts Some say that offense is the best defense, but that is a theory that can only be reinforced by extremely skilled people”
Luke could not take his eyes off of the third book
‘How coincidental This is a sword technique completely meant for Kurotan’
Kurotan was currently able to block or deflect Luke’s attacks with basic sword techniques, thanks to his experiences as an Orc Great Warrior
Although the defensive aspect of the Beloche sword art was definitely lacking, the sword techniques of Beloche were a massive improve in
Luke ceased to think and chose the third book
“This is the one”
“Surprising You won’t be able to choose a second one, so choose wisely”
“I won’t need to choose a second time”
A slightly surprised expression came over Reynold’s face, but he silently collected the re books
“I will have to consider a bitthe Aura cultivation technique”
“Of course I ait”
“I know you’ve been anxious, but wait a couple more days The informant will soon return with information on why the Lea Marquisate requested a break off of the engagement”
“Yes, big brother”
Luke bowed and walked out of the Lord’s Hall
Luke and Kurotan continued to train until the informant finally returned from the Lea Marquisate Luke couldn’t hide the anticipation in his movements as he walked once more towards the Lord’s hall
‘Finally…’
A sharp eyed ed man sat on the sofa of the Lord’s Office His expressionless face did not reveal any emotions Reynold motioned towards the sofa at Luke
“Sit”
“Yes, big brother”
Reynold glanced at the ed man once Luke had seated himself
“Garfield, report your findings”
“Yes, Lord”
Garfield gave Luke a cursory glance before beginning his report
“Our infor the ru around the castle, but found nothing substantial”
“As expected”
“However, we found a surprising ahts and Priests from the Church of Flora”
“The Church of Flora?”
The Church of Flora was a religious order dedicated to the worshi+p of Flora, the Goddess of earth, that dodom outstripped any other Churches, and was known to have an influence even on the Royal Family
“So?”
“After a while, we succeeded in purchasing a maidservant from the castle”
“As expected froive you?”
“According to the maidservant, Lady Isabelle seems to have awakened Holy power”
Garfield’s words startled everyone present To awaken to Holy poas no s
Every hu amounts of potential that they were born with Even if two people trained in the same sword techniques and Aura cultivation method, one would becoh the wall
A person with no talent in e, no matter how they tried It was the same for Holy power
A affinity for receiving the power and authority of Gods into their bodies When these people chose to voluntarily serve and worshi+p a single God, an enormous amount of Holy power could be wielded
“About afrom a serious flu A Priest from the Church of Flora had been called upon to treat her with Holy power”
The Priest had been in for a surprise While the Priest was sending his Holy power into Isabelle who lay sick in bed, a phenomenon known as Ecstasy occurred
Ecstasy, or a massive heat flux, only occurred when an extreme talent for Holy poakened Isabelle’s flu disappeared without a trace, and the Priest immediately reported it to his church
The Church of Flora was upturned in disarray
“She has the potential to become a Saint We absolutely must take her in to our church”
The Church of Flora ihts and Priests to Lea Marquisate TheyIsabelle
The party was coan to make offers of enormous amounts of money and other rewards as soon as they arrived at Lea Marquisate In order for custody of Isabelle, that is
“Lea Marquisate accepted their offer”
“IT makes sense That’s why they sent a request to break off the engagement”
Reynold was frowning Should Garfield’s report be true, Lea Marquisate had played the Esteban Earldom for a fool
“Unfortunately, we cannot officially pursue this case If we do, we’d beenemies out of not only Lea Marquisate but the Church of Flora”
The Church of Flora wielded enorht as well be the official church of the Kingdom Even a House with a history as deep as Esteban could not afford to turn the Church of Flora into an enemy
Luke had reht before his e?
“So, how did Lady Isabelle react to this?”
“According to the ly opposed, but the leaders of the Lea House are too strict and doht their decisions”
“Poor girl”
Reynold shook his head with a bitter expression
“She does not have the power to resist”
Reynold looked at Luke with sympathy
“I know it’s hard to accept, but there is nothing we can do”
Luke raised his head to look at Reynold His eyes were red froer
“There truly is nothing we can do, Luke”
“I can’t do that”
Luke spat out in denial and jumped up from his seat
“Now that we have figured out the situation, I will go to Lea Marquisate I need to meet her and talk to her”