Frank nodded. “Indeed I am.”

The old man clicked his tongue in turn. “What a mess, allowing all sorts to join this party.”

Still, he could read through Frank’s spirited gaze to tell that he was one who could hold his own, through his spirited eyes alone. He might even be an elite in wielding vigor.

However, judging from the old man’s black-clad assailants from earlier, Silver Spring Dojo’s recruitment tourney was not just a tourney—Birthright rank elites might even show up in droves.

A young man like Frank would die before seeing what hit him without any sort of protection.

Clicking his tongue, the old man raised a hand to stop Frank. “Mr. Lawrence, I suggest you return to where you came from—you could see that I was attacked just because I was heading to Silver Spring Dojo. Would you be able to stop them in my place?”

Before Frank could answer, the old man’s granddaughter giggled. “Sir, you have the looks, so don’t die here senselessly. Listen to my grandfather and go!”

Frank was not actually annoyed despite being belittled by grandfather and granddaughter, even smiling. “Actually, this whole tourney was a trap in the first place, and it’s meant for me. From where I’m standing, you should both be leaving!”

tourney was a trap, and who the hell are you?

his eyes in turn,

is a trap meant for you… Then why are you walking right into

elaborating on the rest,” Frank said and nodded at

could someone be so full of himself, Grandpa?!” The old man’s granddaughter huffed even as she turned toward

however, was staring fixedly and thoughtfully in the direction where

he said, “Come, we’re going after

buying into his crap?!” – The mountain’s forest was actually a long stretch of land,

traveled together, the old man kept trying

however, only mentioned that he was from Riverton and

old

earnestly. “You’ll learn a thing or two, and at least you won’t get killed

simply smiled but said nothing, which left

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