Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

Alaric brandished the Frigid Dragon Sword, causing petals of ice to fall. It was a simple sword slash, yet it carried immense power that surpassed the realm of Elite Knights!

Rosalie didn’t expect him to release such formidable power without imbuing his mana into the sword.

Whoosh!

Alaric’s attack even left a fissure of ice on the ground!

“Impressive swordsmanship!” Rosalie praised.

He only showed one move, but as an expert, she noticed the intricate details behind his sword strikes. The angle, the precision, and the force were perfectly balanced to deliver that slash.

Alaric sheathed his sword and bowed to her in gratitude. “Thank you for your teachings, Grand Elder.”

Rosalie waved her hand. “I have cleared your doubts. If you still have more questions, you can find me there.”

She pointed at a certain tree about fifty meters from them.

“My treehouse is on top of that tree.”

Alaric squinted his eyes and followed the direction she was pointing.

There is indeed a treehouse. She is really a master of stealth, even her treehouse is camouflaged perfectly with its surroundings.

Rosalie didn’t linger and left with a ‘whoosh’.

Alaric resumed his sword training to familiarize himself with his short sword. Due to his SSS-rank Swordsmanship trait, he managed to master the Frigid Dragon Sword in just less than half an hour! Others would have taken days or even weeks before they could properly wield their weapons, but to Alaric, it was just a matter of minutes!

After completing his sword training, he bowed in the direction of Rosalie’s house before he left.

***

On the second day after the battle with the goblin colony, Lucas was discharged from the clinic.

Alaric came early to pick him up. Smith Heinrich and Jared Paxley were also there to check his condition.

“My lord, congratulations on your discharge!” Smith and Jared cupped their fists at Lucas.

“My lord.” Alaric smiled at his father.

Lucas calmly walked out of the clinic and replied. “The healers said that I can go out now, but I still need five more days to fully recover. Also, I am not allowed to do any physical activity since my internal organs have not healed.”

“I understand. I will ask someone to prepare nutritious meals for you to hasten your recovery. Also, I have something to give you, my lord.” Alaric took out the mana pearl that he got from Yvanna as a gift.

Lucas raised his eyebrows upon hearing this. He knew that Alaric received this mana pearl from the elven princess as a gift. “But that is your…”

Alaric shook his head. “You need it more than me, my lord.”

If he could use the mana pearl, he would have used it for himself, but unfortunately, he could no longer absorb mana using conventional means.

Since he had gotten the cyan screen, he had never succeeded in absorbing mana from natural resources. He did get the Mana Gathering trait, but he could only gather mana during mana training and in limited amounts too.

Lucas stared deeply at his son as he took the mana pearl. “Thank you, my son. With this mana pearl and the beast soul crystal of that winged goblin monarch, I would have a higher chance of advancing to the next realm!”

Jared and Smith gasped in shock at his words.

Lucas was already at the peak among the Transcendent Knights. If he made another advancement, he would reach a level that only a handful in the empire has ever achieved, the realm of Mythical Knights!

A Mythical Knight was someone who had transcended humanity. They could live for over two centuries and there were even some who had survived three centuries!

Aside from their long lifespan, they also possessed unimaginable powers! Their mana is already dense enough to allow them to fly! Due to their near godly abilities, people respectfully call them ‘venerable’.

“Congratulations in advance, my lord!”

“Congratulations, my lord!”

Jared and Smith showered him with early congratulations. A Mythical Knight was someone that they could only look up to. Even the imperial family had to be careful when speaking to an expert at that level.

They could already imagine the turmoil it would cause once Lucas stepped into that fabled realm. Perhaps the entire empire would be turned upside down!

This strengthened their resolve to follow Lucas and House Silversword!

“Everyone, please protect me while I absorb the energy inside the mana pearl and the beast soul crystal.” Lucas requested as he cupped his fists.

He felt that this was the perfect place to advance. He trusted the elves’ integrity and there was also Galanar and Warrick who would hold things together in case something goes wrong.

“Please be at ease, my lord! We will ensure your safety during your advancement! We will not allow anyone to harm you!” Smith Heinrich remarked with a serious look.

“The warriors of my House Paxley will protect you with our lives!” Jared declared.

Lucas smiled faintly. “Then I will be in your care.”

Lucas and Alaric went somewhere more quiet. Meanwhile, Jared and Smith summoned their warriors to guard Lucas’ advancement.

“This should be a good place. The weather is perfect too.” Lucas muttered as he embraced the morning sun.

He then looked at Alaric and nodded. “I will begin.”

“Alright. You must be careful, Dad. You must not be hasty.” Alaric reminded him.

Failing to advance could cause severe consequences and Lucas might experience the same thing that William had gone through.

Lucas understood his concern. “Do not worry. I am well-prepared for this moment.” He reassured his son.

He took out the mana pearl and the beast soul crystal of the winged goblin monarch.

The energy produced by these two items was so intense that if they were absorbed incorrectly, it would cause one’s body to explode!

Lucas sat cross-legged and made himself more comfortable before he began with the absorption process.

To increase his focus, he closed his eyes.

Alaric silently watched this scene.

Good luck, Dad.