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Hearing that, Gerald was immediately prompted to say, “Thank you, Young Master Homewood!”

Honestly, Gerald had thought that Levi would be a little more reluctant. After all, this was their first meeting. As it turned out, Levi was quite the generous person!

“You’re being way too polite, brother Crawford! In exchange, however, I do have one small request that I hope you can fulfill!” replied Levi.

“Go on, Young Master Homewood!”

“Essentially, I hope that you won’t go easy on me should we end up having to duel in the competition!”

“Deal!” replied Gerald, who was already planning to do that anyway. After all, he wanted to have a taste of how strong the Homewood Sword Technique actually was.

Now that Levi had specifically asked for it, Gerald knew he didn’t have to hold back any longer… It truly was a win-win situation.

Regardless, the trio then continued having jovial conversations till they finished their meals. As promised, Levi took the duo to his family’s smithery right after lunch.

The smithery itself was a landmark in Shontell, with the building looking like a gigantic sword that had been stabbed into the ground. As if that wasn’t already impressive enough, the massive workshop inside was optimized to provide constant stocks to all the sword-selling shops in Shontell…

Moving back to the trio, with the smithery in sight, Yalinda’s eyes instantly widened as she exclaimed, “Oh boy! This is the first time looking at the smithery up-close!”

Naturally, not many were granted access into the smithery. Aside from workers and family members of the Homewood family, anyone else would need to have proof of their identity before being allowed to enter, which explained why Yalinda had never even come close to the building after living in Shontell for so long.

Since they had Levi leading their way, however, Gerald and Yalinda had no problems entering…

Once inside, the two were immediately amazed by how hot and steamy everything was! With endless ‘clanking’ of metal getting hammered all around, it was evident that the workers were serious with their craft. It truly was a remarkable scene…

Gerald, for one, figured that people of old—back on earth—must have manufactured swords like this as well…

Looking at Gerald, Levi then asked, “Come have a look here, brother Gerald! What do you think?”

“Amazing is the only word I can think of at the moment… Your smithery truly is spectacular!” praised Gerald from the bottom of his heart.

Chuckling in response, Levi then said, “As a trivia, know that my smithery can produce over a thousand high-quality weapons every single day! They’re so sharp that you can easily slice stones with them!”

Following that, Levi then led Gerald and Yalinda to the area where the finished products were stored… and inside, there were at least a hundred swords, with each sword looking different from the other.

Smiling, Levi then declared, “Pick one for yourself, brother Gerald! Consider it my gift to you!”

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With Levi smiling so generously as he pointed toward the swords, Gerald saw no reason not to oblige.

To his slight disappointment, however, Gerald couldn’t help but feel that the swords weren’t as good as Levi described them to be. Sure, they were all pretty good, but they were probably only perfect in the eyes of commoners. In other words, none of them were good enough for Gerald’s standards. Still, Gerald knew better than to reject the offer after going through all this. With that, he began carefully observing the swords…

A few minutes later, he finally found one that was a little better than the rest in the pile. At the very least, he would be able to use this as a temporary weapon…

With that, he lifted the sword, showing it to Levi and Yalinda before saying, “I shall choose this one, then!”

“A fine choice, brother Gerald! I hope you’ll use that very sword on the day of our duel!” replied Levi with a laugh.

“But of course!” said Gerald enthusiastically.

Fast forward to that night, Gerald and Yalinda made it back to the delivery house…

There wasn’t exactly a rule that they had to stay in Gardale city, so they saw no reason not to return here. Honestly, the only plus to staying in the city was the fact that if anything happened to them there, the authorities would have to take full responsibility…

Contrarily, if something happened to them outside the city, the consequences would be their own to bear. It was why Clyde had sent his men to kill Gerald once he was outside of the city. Once the deed was done, even if the king and queen of Shontell and Zenon found out about what he did, they wouldn’t be able to hold him accountable…

Whatever the case was, the second the duo entered the delivery house, Yale—who just so happened to be there—instantly leaped into Gerald’s arms before yelling, “Brother Gerald! You’re finally back! It’s been two whole days since we last met! I’ve missed you so much…!”

Raising a slight brow at the childish man, Gerald could only helplessly say, “For heaven’s sake, it’s only been two days! Get a hold of yourself!”

Yalinda herself simply rolled her eyes in annoyance as she added, “You know, instead of simply waiting here, you really should try picking up some simple martial arts! Master can’t protect you all the time, you know?”

True enough, Yale couldn’t just rely on Gerald all the time for protection, and he knew that. Still, Yale couldn’t help but pout, “That… Well, with neither of you here, who could I have even learned from?”

“Simple! Just ask my father for help! Just so you know, he was the one who showed me the ropes!” replied Yalinda.

The moment she said that, Tanner approached them while saying, “Oh? Yalinda! Gerald! You’re back!”

“Father!” yelled Yalinda as she quickly ran over to hug him.

Patting her lovingly, Tanner then asked, “So… How did the competition go, Yalinda?”

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Simply sighing in response, Yalinda then said, “I… lost to Levi on my very first battle! I don’t really want to talk about it… However, you should’ve seen how strong master was, father! He took down Clyde with only a single move, you know?”

Chuckling in response, Tanner then replied, “Oh? Impressive! Regardless, losing is just part of the learning process! It’s no big deal! Besides, you only participated to have some fun, right?”

Nodding in response, Yalinda then said, “Speaking of which, father, I need your help with something!”

“Hmm? What is it?” asked Tanner curiously.

“Well, starting tomorrow, I’d like you to start teaching Yale martial arts!”

“Huh? Why so sudden? And why me?” asked the surprised Tanner, clearly not expecting that request from his daughter.

“Yale’s been meaning to learn for a while, but master and I currently have no time to teach him! So… yeah,” replied Yalinda as she shrugged.

After thinking for a while, Tanner then looked at Yale before asking, “Well… Are you willing to learn from me, Yale? While I’m not as powerful as Gerald, I can still teach you the basics!”

am! I just don’t want brother Gerald to keep having to protect me… With that said, please allow me to start learning martial arts from you from tomorrow onward, Captain Juans!” “Well said. I’ll start waking you up early in the morning then! Consider this a warning, but if you don’t get up in time, don’t blame

Inching closer to Gerald, she then whispered, “Yale’s going to be in so much trouble tomorrow, master…! Just so you know, he’s notoriously strict! I was

wasn’t really against that idea. After all, Yale had chosen to learn martial arts, so he may as well do it properly. If Yale succeeded in withstanding all the torture and challenges to come,

was late that night when Gerald and Yale were in their

footsteps on the roof. Sitting up straight as he continued listening vigilantly, Gerald then turned

then got off his bed before rushing out of the house. Once he was outside, he leaped onto the rooftop… and was instantly

was prompted to ask, “Who are you?

they turned to attack Gerald! With how fast they all were, Gerald could immediately tell that they were all stronger than his

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in the field below.

said, “I’ll

none of them said a word… Instead, they simply raised their machetes and began charging toward Gerald! Seeing that,

had near-perfect teamwork, with each of them even having their own attack styles that complemented the others—that would most

his clothes—at each of them with lightning speed! Due to how fast his attack was, neither of

toward one of them to uncover his face… but

other three, Gerald saw the same thing… No wonder they didn’t say a word

have been really wary about revealing their identity… Even so, to mute someone just to

and Yalinda—who had heard

“Master!”

yelled both of them, worried that something had

replied Gerald as he waved his

assassins, Yalinda couldn’t help but frown as she said, “… These

replied, “I have no idea, though I do know they were sent over by someone else. After all, all their mouths

before exclaiming, “…Hold on. I’ve seen these

turned to look at

remember now! I think they’re from the

do you think Clyde could

have to find out from these four! Though they can’t speak, they can still shake their heads and nod!” replied Gerald with a

that said, Gerald then unsealed the chakras of one of the assassins and pressed his hand hard on his shoulder, firmly

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listen up. Answer my questions honestly and maybe I’ll spare your life. Nod if it’s true, and shake your head if it’s not, got it?” growled Gerald as he glared at

hearing that, the man could only

pleased to get a reaction. While he hesitated for a while, the mute man

it Clyde Gower who sent you over?” asked Gerald, squinting his

the full story now, Gerald then turned to look at Tanner as he said, “Please get your men to tie them up first, Captain Juans. I’ll report this to

Clyde in the presence of the king, queen, and Kay tomorrow, and since the four assassins could still be used as evidence, Gerald didn’t feel the need to finish them off

the assassins were tied and locked up in the storeroom, Gerald made sure not to unseal their chakras, just

As for Tanner, Gerald had told him to wait outside the

arena, everyone was already seated. As it turned out, the only contenders who had yet to

still alive, his eyes instantly widened. He, for one, knew the capabilities of his four great envoys. With that in mind, how the hell was Gerald

case was, once Kay saw that they were finally here, he immediately said, “Representatives of the Juans Delivery House! A bit late, don’t

a reason! We encountered a… situation of sorts last night that we’d like to bring up to the king, queen, and

brow, Kay

master was attacked by some assassins last night in the Juans Delivery House! From what we’ve gathered, the assassins were sent by one of

in a

exchanged glances with each other

shock. After all, not only had his assassins failed to take Gerald out, but they were

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frown after hearing that. After thinking about it for a while, he then walked toward the king and queen who were seated at their thrones… After whispering something to them, he then returned to his initial spot before declaring, “His Majesty has decreed that this is criminally unruly behavior! With that said, an investigation will immediately be carried out! Since we’re already on the topic, do you

“I do! Your Majesties, it was Clyde Gower who planned the assassination

she said that, everyone instantly became

him, Clyde then stood up before

managed to capture the assassins, and they’re currently right outside the city’s gates! With that in mind, I request that they be allowed in to

“Permission granted!” declared Kay.

minutes later, Tanner and Yale led the four assassins into

are the Gower family’s assassins, General Lucarl!” announced Yalinda as she pointed at the four

closer to them, he realized that they were all fully paralyzed, unable to even blink! With that, Kay was prompted to ask, “…What’s wrong with them? Why

their chakra points to unseal their bodies. Once they were done, they were freely able

he saw that, Kay then said, “Alright… Now that

word. After all,

verbal answer, Yalinda quickly explained, “General Lucarl, their mouths

mutes?”

talk,

and nod!” refuted Yalinda, instantly silencing Clyde again. He

true, and shake your head if it isn’t. Was it Clyde Gower who sent you to attack them?” asked Kay as he glared at the assassins. With

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short pause, all four of the assassins

Yalinda was rightfully angry

out of this situation, a sly smile flashed across Clyde’s face. Following that, he feigned aggrievance as he said, “You see, General Lucarl? I’m

turn of events, Gerald was now wondering whether he should’ve

figured that Gerald wouldn’t be able to do anything to them in the presence of so many people. By

asking sternly, “Again, just to confirm. Is it true that Clyde didn’t send you over?” Watching as the four then nodded again, Kay added, “Very well. We’ll put the matter aside

that, Yalinda then

matter aside for the time being. Not only have they already said that Young Master Gower wasn’t the one behind this, but the incident also happened outside Gardale City. With that in mind, we aren’t responsible for handling the case.

to leave, Clyde moved closer to Yalinda before chuckling sinisterly as he jeered, “Heh, did you really

his seat. To think that the assassins would retract their

to waste her energy feeling angry. After all, just as Kay had said, nothing would be investigated till the

called out Gerald, prompting Yalinda to helplessly return

Gerald simply laughed coldly in response as he said, “It’s fine, we’ll just accept this as our loss for now… However, know that I still

had failed to immediately take Clyde down, it didn’t mean that they

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of his next step. In the end, he figured that since the semi-finals would be held in the next two days, Clyde would surely use that time to cause more trouble

he would finish Clyde off within the following

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