Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

Meanwhile, in the main mansion of House Harrison, the situation wasn’t any different. They were also in a heated discussion over the failed kidnapping attempt on Anton Keller.

“What about the second prince’s side? Was there any reaction from them?” Darvin asked while trying to contain his rage.

“His Highness didn’t respond to our letters, my lord. We did get some responses from the houses in the central region, but they didn’t give us a favorable answer.” Someone replied with a face full of sweat.

Because of the recent failure, Darvin was in a bad mood and no one wanted to be on the receiving end of his fury.

Darvin gritted his teeth.

After making use of us, those people are now planning to abandon my House Harrison?! This is unacceptable!

He took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a moment.

Luckily, we managed to get the support of five northern households. We got three Transcendents from them which makes it a total of four if we include Treston. Will this be enough to fight House Silversword?

His head began to hurt the more he thought about the situation.

If only we didn’t fail to get Anton Keller. We could have used him as leverage to get some compensation from House Silversword. Dammit!

His plans fell through and it had come to bite him in the ass.

“Why don’t we apologize and return everything that we seized from them? It’s not too late to reconcile with them, my lord.”

The one who had spoken was an old warrior who looked to be in his sixties. He was wearing steel battle armor with the insignia of House Harrison imprinted on his breastplate.

“I am friends with William. They might listen to me if we sincerely apologize.” The old warrior added.

This man was none other than Treston, a formidable warrior in the Transcendent realm. He had short white hair and a pair of sword-like eyebrows. Despite his old age, his gaze still looked sharp and full of energy.

Many people frowned upon hearing his opinion. The one who showed the most reaction was Richard Harrison, the eldest son of Darvin and the heir of the household.

“Sir Treston, how could you give such a foolish suggestion?!”

Richard slammed his hand on the table, his voice trembling with fury.

“Those people killed my sister! And you want us to apologize to them?!”

The others were too scared to butt in and they could only watch the heated argument unfold.

“That is enough, Richard! Do you not know who are you speaking to?! Apologize to Sir Treston at once!” Darvin roared at his son with a dark look.

Hearing his father’s furious voice, Richard could only swallow the words he was about to say.

He then cupped his fists and reluctantly apologized to the old warrior. “I misspoke. Please forgive me, Sir Treston.”

His apology lacked sincerity and it was obvious that he only did it to appease his father. However, no one said anything.

On the other hand, Treston was very disappointed. He has been faithful and loyal to House Harrison due to his friendship with Darvin, but the household has become more rampant and ambitious in the past few years. He had repeatedly warned them not to overuse their authority to oppress the people, but they had ignored his warnings.

He was also against the kidnapping of Anton Keller, but Darvin had already made up his mind at that time.

He felt that the best solution now was to apologize to House Keller and House Silversword. Otherwise, a big battle might occur!

This was something that he didn’t wish to see for only the people would suffer.

Darvin was forced to conclude the meeting when he noticed that the atmosphere was getting more tense. The household might be divided if he forced the meeting to continue.

Fuck! If only that idiot son of mine did his job well, things would not have ended this way!

Darvin almost had a heart attack the more he thought about it.

Should I follow Sir Treston’s advice?

He hesitated. In truth, he was afraid of House Silversword’s power. The reason why he dared to send people to kidnap Anton Keller was because of their ties with the second prince, but now that the second prince was giving them the cold shoulder, he was having second thoughts about opposing House Keller and House Silversword.

Did I make a mistake?

Darvin wobbled and suddenly collapsed to the ground.

“My lord!”

“My lord, are you alright?!”

The servants were scared when they saw this and they immediately rushed to his side to support him.

Darvin waved his hand. “I am alright. Call our allies, I need to speak with them!”

“Yes, my lord!”

I have to see this through the end no matter what happens!

He thought with a fierce look.

He had already made his decision.

***

On the outskirts of Riverwake was a small struggling barony. It was the territory of the fallen Tyler Household.

They were once one of the most powerful families in the city, but things changed when the late family head fell into gambling addiction. He was eager for quick success so an owner of a gambling business used the opportunity to seize the wealth of House Tyler.

Their story was something that left many people saying that even a great household could fall at any time.

At this moment, the current family head of House Tyler was having a conversation with one of the most notorious underground bosses of Copperglade, the leader of the Blood River Alliance!

No one knew his name. He was like a comet that came out of nowhere.

“Old man, have you thought it through? I’m sure I was sincere with my offer.” The leader of the Blood River Alliance wore a copper mask to hide his face.

The family head of House Tyler sighed with a gloomy look.

“Alright. I can give you the household and everything, but you must give me the money first.”

Liam was pleased with his response. “Splendid! You have made a great choice! Hahaha!”