Chapter 572 - Obtain the Holy Sword 2 (1/2)

A few days later, Luke had decided to return.

Reina and the other high ranking officials of the Holy Empire, who were all in Bremen, and those who were saved, all gathered at the city square.

“Don’t look too sad, we’ll meet again.”

“Yes, the next time, I’ll come for you.”

When Luke and Reina said their goodbyes, Karen, who was next to Reina walked forward.

Feeling shy, she opened her mouth.

“You need to be careful… dad.”

‘Ah, she called me dad!’

It was the first time that he heard himself being addressed as ‘dad’ from that lovely child’s mouth.

As Luke was surprised, but soon said, “Ah, yes! You too should listen to your mother.”

With a confident nod, Karen hugged Luke while he patted her head.

Hwang Bo-sung couldn’t help but smile looking at her.

Along with Karen, his future self had come to the past and disappeared, he couldn’t help but feel sorry for Karen, who wouldn’t even tell her real identity to her own parents.

However, Luke was the first to decide about taking her in as his adoptive daughter, and Reina was more than glad at his decision.

‘Maybe the affection of blood and flesh remains constant even if the world changes?’

With the thoughts running in his mind, Hwang Bo-sung suddenly got reminded of his father on the Southern Continent.

According to the information which they get from the merchants of the Southern Continent who visit the Symphonia Kingdom, or the Zegal Clan, his father was heartbroken when the news of Hwang Bo-sung’s death was reported, so he decided to step down from his work in the clan.

It wasn’t just once or twice that Hwang Bo-sung had thought of telling his father about his survival and current position.

‘But this isn’t the time.’

Once his father realizes that Hwang Bo-sung was alive, he wouldn’t just stop feeling glad.

Considering his personality, he would definitely try to find out the reason as to why his youngest son had gone missing in the first place.

‘Hyung, already wields a strong influence over the Song Empire, as well as the clan, can’t afford to create havoc. If I do let father know, his life can be at stake.’

Which was why he should refrain from acting rashly.

However, even when he tried to calm his mind, he couldn’t help but feel the burden on his shoulders.

“Sir Hwang Bo-sung, something on your mind?”

“Nothing at all, Master. Just thinking about when we’ll start.”

Luke was a little puzzled at Hwang Bo-sung’s words, and nodded his head and immediately used Teleport magic.

Woong!

The moment the magic circle was built under their feet, a bright light began to shine.

From the sights of Reina, the people of the Holy Empire, Luke and his Guards, as well as the warlocks who did extraordinary work in the pandemic, disappeared at once.

Karen and Reina stood for a minute even after they disappeared, and once the light began to vanish, they stepped back with the words of Arch Duke Gregory.

Luke took the part to Bless.

He decided to return to the capital to use the long-distance teleport gate, the same way he had come.

Before that, he had to return the warlocks back to the Dark Moon magic tower.

“You have all worked very hard. Till the next time I call for you, study and work hard in the Magic Tower.”

“Yes, master, we will…”

At Luke’s words, Elder Quintero replied and immediately left for Jason estate along with the other warlocks.

Seeing them off, Luke returned to Brandon along with his Guard Knights.

Prime Minister Hans, who was present at the long-distance teleport gate, greeted him.

“You have come, Your Majesty.”

“Yes, what was it that I had to check?”

Impatiently Luke asked.

Hans looked around for a moment and said, “I will guide you there. Please follow me.”

Hans took Luke to the innermost part of the palace, the private room.

Luke was rather shocked to see the knights who were placed while moving to the private room.

It was because, it wasn’t just the Guard Knights, but also war mages and magical barriers of warning for some kind of containment had been constructed.

‘What could it be? Why did they have to do all this…?’

Luke was rather puzzled when the door to the private room had opened.

Kiiik!

The door opened to reveal what was inside.

Erwin and Marquis Rogers got up and bowed their heads towards Luke.

Luke was rather upset at seeing them rather than the thing he had to check.

“Are there two people whom I am supposed to check, Prime Minister?”

“No, Your Majesty. These are the guardians who were placed to protect the Holy Sword.”

“Holy Sword?”

Luke was shocked when Marquis Rogers handed Luke a long box that was on the table.

“Your Majesty, this is the Holy Sword, Valiant, the one used by your ancestor Rakan.”

“Valiant!”

Luke who was astounded, immediately opened the lid of the box.

Before his eyes was a half-broken Holy Sword.

‘This is no mistake! This is definitely the sword of Rakan!’

The moment he touched the blade, Luke could feel the sharp yet bright divine power in it.

That too wasn’t something his body felt, but something his soul could perceive.