The Bastard’s Way of Life of the Returning Swordsman

Episode 4

theo ragnar (4)

Theo’s evaluation in House Ragnar was close to the worst.

-You bastard son of Ragnar’s blood.

Everyone was quiet, but it was an openly known fact that Theo would be kicked out of the family after the Flowering Ceremony in the Senate.

Evelyn also had such a prejudice, apart from having a humane favor for Theo.

In particular, when I held the Zweihander, the evaluation changed dramatically.

By the way.

‘Than you think… … I have a good attitude. It’s clean and uncluttered.’

The moment Theo took his first step after taking his stance, and swung his sword.

All those doubts disappeared from Evelyn’s mind.

Actions that are infinitely slow enough to make you yawn.

When others saw it, they could snort, ‘What is that?’

In fact, the onlookers who came to see Theo’s sudden eccentricity felt bored and left their seats.

But every single one of those slow movements. All of them were very sophisticated without a single flaw.

Evelyn was also a master who had hit quite a bit in the past, so she knew very well how great it was.

‘As far as I know, obviously… … That man must have never held a sword properly… … ?’

I wonder if even the swindler mercenary, known as Rendon, would go around talking about giving up on Theo.

However, if it is at that level, there is only one reason.

‘genius! yes. Master Theo was a lazy genius. I was born with a natural sense, so I didn’t feel the need to hold a sword separately… … Such a genius.’

Evelyn had a misunderstanding about Theo, not a misunderstanding, but on the other hand, she felt regretful.

‘It would have been nice if he had paid attention to the sword a little earlier.’

The opening ceremony was not such a lighthearted event.

No matter how gifted Theo was, it was impossible to close the gap with the other brothers by training from now on, with less than half a year until the flowering ceremony.

That’s because Theo’s other brothers were also geniuses with outstanding talent.

‘Or can I help you?’

Then I think I might be able to develop a little faster.

It was the time when Evelyn was looking at her with sad eyes and moving her hips.

“You’re missing an arm and your ass is flying?”

Evelyn’s thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a voice from behind.

The mention of missing an arm was a taboo subject that those who knew Evelyn would never say.

“A sibural dog’s baby … !”

Evelyn turned her head backwards as she lit her twin wicks, then inhaled a gust of wind.

“I’m the bastard of that bastard.”

There, a middle-aged man with a warm impression was standing with his hands behind his back.

He was a middle-aged man who seemed to have been prevented by aristocrats from sleeping at night when they were young.

“What, Captain?”

“You’re the boss. I have to call it a dog. Oh, but don’t hate the dog too much. My brother actually loves dogs terribly.”

Evelyn hurriedly rose from her seat at the joke that Evelyn’s former boss, Julius, the captain of the Baekgap Dragon Corps, joked with a mischievous laugh.

“Senior Prosecutor Evelyn Nereville greets Captain Baek Gap Yonggi… … !”

“It’s okay, it’s okay. Aren’t you old enough to be greeted every time, even by people who have already left the base?”

Demon Dragon Julius Ragnar.

He is the leader of the Baekgap Dragon Corps (白鉀龍騎隊), which is said to boast the strongest power among the four major troops representing the Ragnar family.

He was the only foreigner to be given the surname of Ragnar and was a first-class contributor who had accomplished outstanding feats and dances to the extent that he was scheduled to enter the Senate.

“Ah, was it the habit of a kkondae to say that we are not kkondae? this. It’s a bit difficult.”

Although he is usually handsome and has a nice face like he does now.

“Without a word… … What are you doing here?”

“Should I tell you in advance where I am going?”

Evelyn’s expression slightly wrinkled.

If I had a personality like the old days, even if I was a boss, I would have said a word, saying what nonsense you were talking about.

“… … That’s what you mean, isn’t it?”

“hahahaha. It’s a joke. I was just walking around because I was bored. Do you still have the same personality?”

Evelyn had many things she wanted to say, but held back.

“Looks like you’re watching something funnier than that. Can we watch it together?”

Julius abruptly came to the side and stared at the gymnasium even though Evelyn didn’t allow it.

“Five. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a sword like that used. He’s a pretty neat young man. The sword has quite a bit of power. It seems like you’ve been doing basic training for a very long time. Was there such a young man in your family?”

If talents are not recruited in advance, they will all be taken away by other units during the enlightenment ceremony.

Julius was also very greedy for talent, so he tended to get a lot of recommendations from all over the place… … It was the first time I saw such a child.

Despite being able to wield a 2-meter long sword casually, he has a slim body. It kept getting caught in my eyes.

It means that the small muscles are very weak.

Originally, those things were things.

In particular, Julius liked Theo’s eyes very much.

He was as sharp as a tiger, yet intelligent.

“This is Theo Ragnar.”

“… … what?”

I felt Julius startled for a moment at Evelyn’s words.

“That, Mrs. Cecilia’s… … ?”

“Yes. you’re right.”

“her!”

Julius burst into great admiration. He knew the story of Cecilia and Theo’s mother to some extent.

“Haven’t I heard that his son is talented? Wasn’t it treated like a child that was actually given out in the Senate?”

“It must have been that the eyes of the elders were pouting.”

Julius smiled bitterly.

“Speak those words only in front of me, and be absolutely careful anywhere else. Then it’s a big deal.”

“I brought it out because I knew the captain would keep it a secret.”

Julius shook his head.

I couldn’t say anything more because I knew how much Evelynn hated the Senate.

“Anyway, it’s pretty eye-catching… … . It must be a sleeping dragon that has been hiding itself for the time being.”

Julius, like Evelyn, was misunderstanding with Theo, not misunderstanding.

“Still, at that level, it means that I have been training steadily. Do you know how long it’s been since I’ve held the sword properly?”

I think it will make a very nice gem if grown properly.

While Julius thought so, he waited for Evelyn’s answer.

“It’s a day.”

“yes?”

… … Something was wrong with the answer.

Evelyn replied with a strange smile.

“It’s a day. Oh, half a day to be exact. I just grabbed that sword for the first time.”

“… … !”

Great!

Evelynn was amused as she heard the sound of cracks in Julius’ mask, who had always kept a poker face, for the first time.

“No matter how much Ragnar is a fraud, what kind of fraud… … .”

“Do you know me? Originally, Ragnar was like that… … !”

It was just then that Evelyn shrugged and said something.

Suddenly, I saw someone approaching Theo nervously, frowning.

‘That person?’

Evelyn narrowed her eyes as she realized who he was.

He quietly placed his hand on the scabbard hanging from his waist so that he could intervene immediately if something happened.

* * *

‘… … Seriously, what is this?’

Theo stopped concentrating on swordsmanship training with Zweihander and became confused.

It was because of the notification sound that suddenly broke my concentration.

Tring!

[Congratulations! You have successfully completed Tutorial Quest #2.]

[Rating: A]

[I got ‘■■■’s neck ■■■’ as a reward.]

[As an additional reward based on the evaluation, one year’s worth of magic has been accumulated in the Aura Hall.]

As before, the item that was obtained as a reward this time was garbled, so I couldn’t tell what it was.

However, the ‘one year’s worth of mana’ received as an additional reward caught my eye.

‘no way?’

The amount of magical power that an ordinary person can steadily build up over a year through ordinary Auror practice is commonly referred to as ‘one year’s worth of magical power’.

Currently, Theo has accumulated 34 years of mana in his heart.

That was the amount he had accumulated through hardships in his previous life.

But what if that added up to a year’s worth?

It is nonsense.

I checked the heart of the dragon without realizing it, even though I thought it was impossible with common sense.

And.

‘Really improved!’

Of course, even if it’s the same amount, the efficiency varies greatly depending on the purity and density of magic.

Still, the absolute amount could never be ignored.

‘Does this make sense? If it was this easy, wouldn’t it be necessary to go through arduous training?’

At this point, there was no choice but to be wary.

While they are happy with the unexpected gift, they are confused about the values they learned that only hard training is the right way to grow, and even the fear of an unknown message.

However, as if making fun of Theo’s confusion, a new message was emerging without fail.

[Quest ■ has arrived.]

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[Tutorial Quest #3]

Forge your aura deeper.

Difficulty: E

· Reward: Ear of ■■■

· In case of failure: ■■

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The third mission appeared.

At this moment, Theo suddenly had an idea.

-Do I really need to be wary of this?

In order to become stronger anyway, it was essential to train the Auror Heart.

All of the training I was doing right now was for Auror Heart to adapt.

If so, wouldn’t it be better to just enjoy it instead of avoiding it?

It was something to think of as a gift and receive the extra reward, and think about it later, even if you get a bill later.

‘Because I have to focus only on becoming stronger anyway.’

After thinking about it, I felt much more at ease.

As this message is as the message, as you are as you are.

Theo raised the Zweihander again and focused all his consciousness on the tip of the sword.

Is it because the mana has increased?

It felt more focused than before.

pounding. pounding.

You can hear the sound of a heart beating loud enough to be called a dragon’s heart.

thud. thud.

The sound of the sword pulsating along with it was felt on the fingertips.

At the same time, sword-related information poured into my brain.

the weight of the sword,

balance of swords,

material of the sword,

sword story,

And.

– The voice of the sword.

‘voice.’

It seemed that the voice of the sword could really be heard in his ears.

In the 34-year-old, it was almost impossible to hear, as if you knew it, but it was heard so clearly the moment it became 35-year-old.

Being able to perceive the whole of the sword in detail helped me to cross the moat that had been blocked.

Whoa!

Zweihander shuddered violently.

clear rustle.

[I realized the sword name.]

[The new sword union has been accomplished.]

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[Congratulations. You realized the will of the sword and successfully completed Tutorial Quest #3… … .]

[As a reward… … .]

[As an additional reward based on the evaluation, one year’s worth of magic has been accumulated in the Aura Hall.]

Theo followed the voice and swung the Zweihander.

A sword drawn obliquely from top to bottom along an oblique line.

Along with the feeling of a tight heart, the aura heart pulsated louder, infusing magic and vitality throughout the body.

Thump thump thump!

shush shush-

Theo swung it in the direction Zweihander wanted to move, and swung it over and over again.

Perhaps because of that, even though his body was tired from the weight of the sword, he felt refreshed.

The feeling of being free.

While Theo was completely focused on the sword, the added magic power of a year pulled the samadhi into a deeper place.

Tring!

[Congratulations. Tutorial Quest ■ #4… … .]

[As a reward… … .]

[One year worth of additional compensation… … .]

Tring!

[One year worth of additional compensation… … .]

Tring!

[One year worth of additional compensation… … .]

Around the time Theo had unknowingly accumulated 3 years worth of magical power, Zweihander began drawing a new sword path.

It was ＜Three Dragon’s Teeth＞, one of the arcane swordsman Theo had found in the library one day.

For the first time, the swordsmanship he had been craving for was about to be created under his hand.

[Quest ■ has arrived.]

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[Tutorial Quest #7]

Link a total of 10 sword techniques with the Aura Hall.

· Difficulty: D

· Reward: ■■■’s arm■

· In case of failure: ■■

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Hey profit!

It was just then that Theo was about to turn the Zweihander along the sword path embodied in his head.

“young master! How could you do this to me, my teacher!”

The sudden intrusion of an uninvited guest distracted him from his concentration.

It was Rendon.