Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

Chapter 138: Aliya’s Little Squad

”You might have to wait for a few days if you want to see him. He is currently out of the town for…” Lucas told her about the recent situation in Alverton to give her an idea of what Alaric has been up to.

”So heʼs out there helping people again.” Yvanna chuckled, revealing a rare smile on her beautiful face.

Neo was surprised to see this expression on her.

Whenever she mentions that human, she feels like a different person. Now, I want to see this human and see what is special about him.

Yvanna was usually cold and emotionless, but after her return, she learned how to express her emotions differently.

Neo didnʼt know if this was a good thing or not.

I hope that those anti-human high elves wonʼt learn about this.

In their kingdom, there was a faction of elves who were strongly prejudiced toward humans. This group wouldnʼt hesitate to punish someone who had ties with the human race. Even their princess might not be able to escape punishment since the leader of the faction was a High Elf whose status was only beneath that of their king.

If they dare to hurt Her Highness, I wonʼt be lenient regardless of their identity!

Neo was determined to protect Yvanna.

”How about I send some people to bring you to his location?” Lucas suggested with a faint smile.

He felt that there was an unusual relationship between her and his son.

If Alaric really chooses to pursue this elven woman, it will be tough for him, but who cares?

If he canʼt hold the sky, I will destroy it for him!

Lucas might have decided to live in a rural area, but this doesnʼt mean that he was afraid of trouble. If it really comes down to it, he was ready to bring the entire House Silversword into battle.

”I donʼt want to trouble you…” Yvanna still didnʼt know what to call him without sounding too distant.

Lucas waved his hand with a faint smile on his face. ”Itʼs just a small matter. There are many warriors on standby so it wonʼt be an issue.”

”I see. In that case, I will accept your offer. Thank you very much…” Yvanna no longer hesitated after his insistence.

Lucas noticed that she was having trouble with what to call him so he suggested.

”Just call me Uncle Lucas. If thatʼs too much, Sir Lucas is fine too.”

”Alright, Un- Sir Lucas.” Yvanna felt that others might misunderstand if she called him ʼuncleʼ so she decided to call him ʼsirʼ instead.

Afterward, Lucas arranged a team of warriors to escort them to Alaricʼs location.

***

A few kilometers from Vale, right next to a frozen creek.

Behind the snow-covered bushes, five warriors were laying low as they observed a two-meter-tall monster feasting on a wild beast carcass.

”My lord, are we really targeting that monster?” A warrior who looked to be in his late teens asked while nervously looking at the huge bear-like monster.

”What are you scared of? There are four of you and itʼs just a juvenile Spiked Grizzly Bear. Iʼm sure you guys can take care of it.” Alaric nonchalantly responded.

”Four? But there are five of us…” The young warrior seemed to have understood his intentions and it made him ashen-faced.

”My lord, youʼre not asking us to fight that thing by ourselves, right?” Another young warrior muttered, his shoulders visibly shaking.

”Shut up! Stop embarrassing yourselves!” Berated a young woman with a scarred face.

It was Aliya, the former slave who had been abused by Liam.

After the recent practical combat training, she showed outstanding results so she was promoted as a squad leader. Now, she had three warriors under her command.

The young warriors immediately shut their mouths. They were afraid of their fierce squad leader.

At first, they couldnʼt accept working with her so they challenged her to a duel, but all three of them got beaten up and terribly at that. Since then, they no longer dared to go against her orders.

Seeing how they were so meek in front of Aliya, Alaric grinned and gave her a thumbs up.

”Itʼs still busy with its meal so now is the best time to attack.” Alaric made a slitting gesture while saying this.

The young warriors gulped nervously upon hearing his words. Only Aliya looked calm, but in truth, she was also feeling incredibly tense.

Although the Spiked Grizzly Bear in front of them was just a juvenile, it was still a dangerous monster close to being classified as Fatal-grade. Normally, a team of Knight Apprentices would be needed to take care of a monster at this level.

At this moment, Aliya was feeling the greatest pressure as the squad leader.

This isnʼt a real mission, but I need to give a good performance so as not to embarrass myself in front of Lord Alaric.

She took a deep breath to calm her nerves.

We can do this!

Aliya grabbed the handle of her sword while giving a signal to her squad members.

The young warriors nodded with determined faces upon seeing this.

In the next moment, Aliya rose to her feet and rushed at the monster with her fastest speed.

Meanwhile, the three young warriors followed her, tightly holding their weapons while cautiously eyeing the Spiked Grizzly Bear.

Whoosh!

Aliya lifted her sword and swung it at the clueless monster.

Because the snow had silenced their footsteps, the Spiked Grizzly Bear only sensed them when it heard the whistling sound of Aliyaʼs sword.

Puchi!

Aliyaʼs sword cut deeply into the monsterʼs body, but its thick skin managed to prevent her sword from hitting leaving a fatal wound.

Roar!

The bear swung its sharp claws in her direction out of instinct, but Aliya was already prepared for its counterattack.

With a quick roll, she deftly evaded its claws.

Over fifteen meters away, Alaric watched this with a satisfied smile.

She has improved a lot.