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- Special ability?
Wrath jumped like a firecracker and lunged at Harren.
- What kind of ability? Tell me right now!
The creature seemed excited at the mention of a special ability, clicking its tongue.
"What kind of ability is it?"
Raon looked at Harren while tightly gripping the sheath of the Heavenly Drive. He too felt a wave of anticipation at the mention of a special ability.
"Hehe, look over there."
Harren smiled and pointed to the dragon head carved on the sheath.
"Do you see flames burning in its eyes?"
"Ah, yes? You're right."
Raon nodded. When he first received the sheath, the dragon's eyes were empty, but now he saw small sparks burning within.
"That's it!"
Harren clapped loudly while standing up.
"The special ability is that it absorbs the aura you waste and makes the flames burn in the dragon's eyes!"
He laughed heartily, calling it incredible. Judging by his flushed cheeks, he seemed genuinely satisfied.
-......
"......"
Raon and Wrath blinked in confusion at the cheerful Harren. Their anticipation crumbled like dry leaves, leaving them speechless.
"Ah..."
Unable to contain his embarrassment, Vulcano covered his eyes with his hand.
"Isn't it great?"
Harren tilted his head and asked if this wasn't every man's dream.
"Calm down!"
Vulcano smacked Harren on the back of the neck with his palm. With a loud thud, Harren's head hit the ground, sounding like a watermelon splitting.
"Why?! Why did you hit me?!"
"Didn't I tell you not to do useless tricks?"
Vulcano shook his head, begging him to stop doing stupid things.
Judging by his earlier use of "again," this wasn't the first time something like this had happened.
"The best ability is obviously that flame, but there's one more function!"
Harren waved his hands and shouted not to hit him.
"I bet it's another useless ability."
Vulcano kicked the side of Harren before turning to look at Raon.
"I'm sorry. I'll make you a new one."
He sighed deeply and said he felt embarrassed for raising his son poorly.
"At least let's listen to it."
Raon smiled slightly while helping Harren up. Vulcano had spent his whole life reinforcing the Heavenly Drive. Raon didn't want to ask him to work on the sheath as well, so if the function wasn't bad, he wanted to use it as it was.
"Drawing technique Dr..."
Harren stood up, holding his bruised side.
"There’s a function to help with drawing techniques."
"Drawing techniques?"
Raon's eyes widened at the sudden mention of drawing techniques.
"Why drawing techniques of all things..."
Vulcano frowned, apparently not understanding either.
"Drawing techniques are an underrated martial art, right? There's a lot of talk about their impracticality, so I wanted to take on the challenge. Isn't it a master's dream to challenge themselves?"
Harren shook the pipe he had picked up from the ground. His eyes sparkled again.
"Hmm..."
Raon squinted as he looked at the sheath.
"It's a martial art that’s difficult to use in real combat."
Drawing techniques were good for surprise attacks, but not very effective once a fight began. The act of sheathing a sword during combat was risky, so Raon had never seen anyone other than Alice use drawing techniques in a real battle.
However, since he occasionally used drawing techniques himself, if the sheath's assistance function was excellent, it would be worth using.
"How does it work?"
Raon approached Harren and lifted the sheath.
"It's very simple."
Harren pointed to the dragon's eyes, where embers glowed.
"When the eyes of the sheath are completely filled with flames, it means that the charge has finished. If you draw the sword in that state, you will unleash a drawing technique that is more than double the strength and speed."
He nodded, saying it was a decent ability, though not as impressive as the flames burning in the dragon's eyes.
"How do you charge it?"
Raon asked as he caressed the eyes of the dragon engraved on the sheath.
"You don't need to do it yourself. The sheath will automatically absorb the energy you waste."
Harren shook his head and explained that it collects and uses the energy wasted during combat.
"Huh?"
Raon's mouth formed an "O" as he looked at the sheath.
'Isn't that really amazing?'
If it collected and used the wasted energy during combat instead of requiring manual charging, it would be an extremely useful ability that wouldn’t need attention.
- Of course! There's nothing to lose!
Wrath raised his arms, apparently impressed by the sheath's ability.
- Since it’s unnecessary to collect energy separately, it completely compensates for the inconveniences of drawing techniques!
'That's right.'
Normally, using such an important technique as a drawing technique required preparation, but if this sheath collected aura automatically, it could be used as a surprise attack even during combat, without delays or large movements.
"Hmm..."
Even Vulcano let out a sigh, as if he hadn’t expected a method of utilizing aura to be created like this.
"Seems like an amazing ability, right?"
Raon nodded vigorously while holding the sheath.
- It's nothing special, I tell you.
Harren shook his chin, apparently displeased.
"Isn't it much cooler to have flames burning in the dragon's eyes? It's like smoking tobacco."
He still smiled, insisting that the fire in the dragon's eyes was the best.
- That guy is also strange...
Wrath frowned and said that Harren's head seemed broken.
"We should try it first."
Vulcano lowered his hand, suggesting they check the sheath's capacity.
"Alright."
Raon nodded and left the workshop.
"It's barely charged right now, right?"
"Judging by the flames in the eyes, it’s about 5 percent."
Harren clicked his tongue and murmured that he still had a long way to go.
"Then I'll deliberately waste some aura."
As Raon spread the Ten Thousand Flames Cultivation and Glacier in the air as if fighting an enemy, the sheath absorbed the dispersed energy, filling the dragon's eyes with flames.
"This should be enough."
When the flames in the dragon's eyes filled to about 40 percent, Raon grabbed the sheath with his left hand.
He felt an energy bubbling inside like lava. It seemed ready to burst at the slightest mishap. Slowly, he gripped the handle of the Heavenly Drive with his right hand. Firmly planting his left foot, he twisted his waist and shoulders while drawing the Heavenly Drive.
The energy condensed in the sheath exploded, violently pushing the silver-white blade upwards.
The red lines embedded in the blade emitted a chilling heat and unleashed a massive flame into the air. With a roar, an endless stream of fire filled the sky above the village of Mirtan, like the breath of a red dragon unleashing its full power.
"Ah..."
Raon was left speechless at the sight of the sky filled with heat. He had used all his power because Harren had said it was nothing special, but if the angle had been a little lower, it could have burned the entire village.
- Eek!...
"Phew..."
Wrath's and Vulcano's large eyes trembled, as if they hadn’t expected such a power amplification.
"See? That kind of brute force has no charm. I tell you, the flames blooming in the dragon's eyes are prettier!"
Harren clicked his tongue, insisting that the flames in the dragon's eyes were the best.
"I misjudged that guy."
Vulcano slowly shook his head while looking at Harren.
"His talent is good, but the person himself is an idiot!"
- The king agrees!
"..."
Raon nodded silently, unable to argue.
***
After gathering the Heavenly Drive and its sheath, Raon bowed to Vulcano and Harren.
"Thank you for the excellent sword and sheath."
"Being too polite is also unattractive."
Vulcano waved his hand as if to say that was enough.
"As I said before, just become a person worthy of that sword."
"I understand."
Raon nodded with a slight smile.
"I hope the dragon's eyes always have flames. Since using the drawing technique will make the flames disappear. Try not to use it if possible."
Harren nodded and said to discard the drawing technique function and simply keep the flames lit. Judging by his expression, he was serious. He had always been an unusual person, but he seemed to have become even stranger.
"...I'll try my best."
Raon let out a hollow laugh when he met Harren's serious gaze.
"And..."
He opened his subspace bag and took out Kaivar's scales, bones, and teeth.
"I'll return the materials used for the sheath."
"Really?"
Harren's jaw dropped as he looked at the scales, bones, and teeth placed on the table.
"Yes."
Harren had said he used Kaivar's bones and scales to craft this sheath. Since Raon was satisfied with the sheath, he didn’t mind giving that much in return.
"Thank you! Next time I'll do something even more romantic!"
Harren shouted that he was looking forward to it and immediately ran back to his workshop.
"Then I will leave too."
Raon bowed to Vulcano after watching Harren retreat.
"As I said at the beginning, I will become a swordsman who will not yield to anyone."
—That's fine. But before that...
Vulcano gently shook his chin.
"You know who gave you the Golden Red Flower, the Ice Crystal, and the Golden Thread, right?"
"Yes."
Raon nodded without hesitation.
"Then go thank him when you return."
Vulcano smiled slightly and said he would really like that.
"I will."
Raon nodded, that had been his intention from the beginning.
"Then go on."
Vulcano gestured with his hand as if to say he could leave now.
"I need to rest for a while."
He sat heavily in a chair and said he must embark on another journey.
"I'll see you next time."
Raon saluted Vulcano with his sword and left the workshop.
"Next time..."
Vulcano smiled gently as he alternated between watching the metallic sounds coming from Harren's workshop and Raon's retreating back.
"I can leave it to him."
He smiled without regrets, enjoying the gentle breeze blowing.
***
As soon as Raon returned to Zieghart, he headed to the Lord's Mansion.
"Division Leader."
When he arrived at the audience chamber, Roenn bowed with a slight smile.
"Can I see the Head of House now?"
"Of course."
Roenn opened the door to the audience chamber without even asking for Glenn's permission.
"Please enter."
"Thank you."
Raon returned the bow to Roenn and entered the audience chamber. Glenn was examining documents with his back against the throne.
"I've come to see the Head of House."
He knelt before the platform.
"Rise."
Glenn spoke in a dry voice, telling him to stand up. His gaze left the documents and turned to Raon.
"It seems your mind has cleared up a bit."
"Your advice was very helpful. And..."
Raon looked into Glenn's calm eyes and bowed his head.
"Thank you for the valuable items you gave me."
The person who had given Vulcano the Golden Red Flower, the Ice Crystal, and the Golden Thread was Glenn. Since he had told Raon to go to Vulcano, the answer was quite simple.
"Thanks to you, I was able to repair the Heavenly Drive and reaffirm my goals."
He bowed even deeper. He was simply grateful, as he had gained something beyond enlightenment or an increase in power.
"I'm glad it went well."
Glenn nodded slowly, saying that Raon's eyes looked better.
"As you said, I will strive to obtain the Ten Thousand Swords and Transcendence."
Raon patted his left chest while speaking of his own capabilities and goals.
"Thank you for everything, grandfather."
He smiled sincerely while calling him grandfather.
"Ah..."
Glenn started to speak but stopped. The document he had in his hand fell and slid off the platform. Time seemed to have stopped.
"Grandfather?"
"Head of House!"
"Gasps!"
Roenn and Sheryl rushed toward the platform in shock.
"Saint! Call the Saint!"
- No, no, no, it's fine!
Glenn prevented Sheryl from calling Federick and exhaled forcefully.
"...You don't need to thank me. It's just a payment for your information."
He gestured with his hand, saying it was nothing.
"Are you alright?"
"I had a different thought for a moment."
Raon wasn’t sure what kind of thought would make him forget to breathe, but he was surprised enough for sweat to run down his back.
"You can leave now."
"I understand. Take care."
Raon bowed to Glenn and turned around.
- That old man is malnourished. He's always moving the corners of his eyes or lips.
Wrath clicked his tongue and said this is what happens when you only eat Nadine bread.
'Should I invite him to eat again?'
- I approve! The number of dishes changes when that old man comes!
The creature waved its hands up and down, insisting that he definitely should.
'A nutritious meal...'
"Raon."
While Raon was thinking about what food to prepare, Glenn's gentle voice called him.
"You did well. If you have any concerns in the future, come see me."
Glenn nodded with an expression that was hard to describe.
"Ah..."
Raon swallowed hard as he met Glenn's eyes. For some reason, his nose itched and he felt warmth on the left side of his chest.
"...I understand. Thank you."
Raon gave a deep bow and left the audience chamber.
"Phew..."
As soon as Raon left the audience chamber, Glenn slid down from the throne and sat on the floor. He exhaled a long sigh while looking into the empty air, as if he were exhausted.
"Grandfather..."
Sheryl shook her head while watching Glenn, who seemed pleased yet struggling at the same time.
"That might be the scariest word in the world."
"Hehe."
Roenn smiled kindly as if he found the situation amusing.
***
Raon's routine didn't change during or after his vacation. He focused solely on training with the Light Wind Division in the large training ground. However, unlike the swordsmen of the Light Wind Division who trained their bodies through movement, Raon sat at the edge of the training ground and repeated meditation.
"Phew..."
Raon, who had been immersed in meditation all day, slowly opened his eyes as the sun was about to set.
'My body feels stiff, but I also need to walk this path.'
Wrath had said that his physical body was now no less than that of a transcendent warrior. What he lacked to reach transcendence was not his physical body, but his mental state, experience, and mastery of martial arts. So now was the time to focus on mental training. Raon shook off the dust that had settled on his shoulders and stood up.
- Hmm?
Wrath descended from the top of his head and opened his eyes wide.
- What’s the occasion? The sun hasn't even set yet.
'I have something to do.'
Today was the day of the executive meeting, so he needed to prepare in advance.
"Although probably not many people will attend."
As the location of the Five Demons gaining power was revealed, not only Zieghart but also the martial forces of the Five Kings were continuously moving out. The inside of Zieghart had become so empty that it felt desolate, with more than half the people gone.
- Still, I need to prepare.
As Raon headed to his quarters to shower, the door of the training ground opened and Chad, the leader of the Shadow Agents, entered.
"Division Leader."
Chad approached Raon and shook his head.
"You don’t need to attend the meeting, Division Leader."
"Huh? Why so suddenly…?"
Raon didn’t understand why he didn’t need to attend even though the meeting would take place despite the lack of people.
"The Light Wind Division..."
Chad let out a low groan while holding a sealed document with the Head of House's seal.
"You have been assigned a designated mission."
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