Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

Days went by in a flash and the time of their departure finally arrived.

It was already the 30th of April. They had stayed a few days more than what they had planned because they waited for the injured human warriors to recover.

The highest-ranking members of the elven kingdom gathered to send them off. It was a grand farewell since even the king had attended. This was to show respect to the human warriors who had traveled long distances to help them overcome a battle they were destined to lose.

“Remember your promise, Alaric.” Yvanna put on a composed look to hide her sadness.

“I will not forget my promise.” Alaric smiled at her. He bid her farewell one last time before he mounted his horse

At this moment, Lucas’ stern voice echoed. “Move out! We are going home!”

Alaric stared deeply at Yvanna’s figure before he urged his horse to follow the group.

The elves watched them leave with complicated expressions. They never expected that they would actually befriend humans, the very beings they once hated.

Garandel waved his hand and commanded. “Have the king’s guards follow them in secret and make sure that no monsters would attack them on their way out of the Enchanted Woodlands!”

Since Ryzel was still recovering, the deputy commander of the king’s guards, a middle-aged elven warrior with long golden hair temporarily took command. This elf was peak Elite Knight, a formidable warrior who had experienced numerous battles. In terms of experience, he wasn’t that far behind Ryzel.

“Yes, Your Majesty!” The deputy commander of the king’s guards acknowledged his command with a deep bow.

He then made a hand gesture and commanded his subordinates. “Let’s get going!”

He then left with a hundred veteran elven warriors.

After they left, Garandel turned his gaze to his daughter and said. “Yvanna, we need to talk.”

Yvanna stared coldly at him and walked away without saying a word.

Seeing this, Garandel sighed and shook his head.

It seems like I can only use my secret weapon.

He thought to himself as he cleared his throat and spoke. “This is related to your marriage.”

Just as he had expected, Yvanna stopped and turned around, her face turning frosty. “Do you plan to intervene with my marriage?”

Garandel approached her and replied. “I talked with Venerable Lucas and he asked me if you are willing to marry his son, Alaric. I didn’t give him a response yet. What do you think?”

“Let us talk somewhere more quiet.” Yvanna’s voice softened.

Hearing this, Garandel’s lips curved upward. “Let us talk in your treehouse. I have not been there for a while.”

Yvanna hesitated, but she eventually nodded her head. “Fine.”

***

Lucas sensed that there were elven warriors following them, but he ignored them.

Garandel is really thoughtful. We do not even need to keep watch at night with all the elven warriors he sent.

Suddenly, Warrick approached him on horseback and reported. “My lord, the elves are tailing us.”

“Just let them be. They do not have ill intentions so just act like you did not notice them.” Lucas responded indifferently.

Warrick nodded at his words. “Alright. I will go and inform our warriors.”

After he left, Lucas turned his head to his son and beckoned to him.

Seeing his signal, Alaric urged his horse to move toward him. “My lord, what are your orders?”

“Relax.” Lucas smiled at him.

“Once we return, we must set a new date for your marriage with Hershey. We cannot let House Paxley wait for too long. Baron Nathan might be starting to get anxious by now.” He added.

“Yes, my lord. I will bring gifts for them and I will also apologize for the delay and the confusion.” Alaric nodded in agreement.

“Good!” Lucas was satisfied with his response. “I have already sent a messenger bird to inform your mother about this. Once she gets the message, she will begin with the preparations.”

Thinking about Maria, Lucas felt a wave of guilt. She had been faithful to him and she had never complained or rushed him about giving her a child.

While he was immersed in his thoughts, Alaric’s response drifted into his ears. “Alright. That is good to know.”

Lucas hesitated for a moment before he asked. “Son, what do you think about having a younger sibling?”

Alaric thought that he had misheard it, but when he saw his father’s face, he realized that he was serious about this.

“That has been one of my greatest wishes! You do not need to ask me about this, my lord. You must do it!” He eagerly replied.

Just the thought of carrying a baby sibling filled him with excitement.

Lucas chuckled upon hearing his words.

Now that he had become a Mythical Knight, the worries he had carried for years disappeared like smoke.

Alaric looked at his father and he couldn’t help but feel curious about his stats. He hadn’t used his Appraisal on Lucas, not even once.

[Do you want to use Appraisal on the selected target?]

[Yes] [No]

Alaric clicked [Yes].

[Error! The target’s power is immeasurable!]

What?! It actually failed!

Alaric widened his eyes in shock. This had never happened before. He thought that his Appraisal trait would allow him to see Lucas’ stats, but it seemed like there was a problem.

I see… My Appraisal trait has a limit. I can appraise someone who is a realm higher than me, but I cannot appraise someone who is two realms above me.

This was the most logical explanation he could think of.

Too bad. If I had known, I would have used Appraisal on Dad before he had advanced to the realm of Mythical Knight.

He felt a bit regretful at the missed opportunity.

“What are you spacing out there for?” Lucas’ voice suddenly drifted into his ears, pulling him from his thoughts.

Alaric forced a smile and shook his head. “It is nothing, my lord. I am just excited to go back home.”

Lucas stared deeply at him. Earlier, he sensed a peculiar feeling of being watched. He suspected that it was Alaric because he felt the unusual fluctuations of his mana.