Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

Chapter 184: Yvanna Seeks Help

Yvannaʼs group arrived at the estate.

”Who are you?” The gatekeepers warily glanced at her group, their hands resting on the handle of their weapons.

Yvanna didnʼt waste any time and presented a token. ”I am Yvanna, a friend of Alaric. Please let us in.”

The gatekeepers were surprised to see the token in her hand. It was Alaricʼs identity token, which only he and a few of his most trusted subordinates possessed. Having this token means that you are one of his people.

”Can we inspect your token for a moment?” The gatekeepers cautiously asked.

They had heard of her name too, but they wanted to make sure that she wasnʼt a fraud.

Yvanna nodded as she handed over token.

The gatekeepers took the token and inspected it carefully.

After a thorough examination, they realized that it was real. ”This is Lord Alaricʼs identity token!”

They hurriedly handed it back to Yvanna and apologized. ”Please pardon us for the inconvenience, my lady!”

”It is alright. Just let us in. We are in a hurry.” Yvanna waved her hand dismissively.

The gatekeepers no longer wasted their time. They opened the gates and escorted them to the training ground.

”Why are we heading here?” Yvanna frowned.

Sensing the suspicion in her voice, the guard quickly explained. ”Itʼs like this, my lady. Lord Alaric usually visits the training ground around this time for his daily training. He also observes the progress of our trainees.”

Yvannaʼs expression eased up when she heard this. ”I see.”

Not long later, they arrived at the training grounds, and just like the guard had said, Alaric was there watching the trainees.

As if having sensed their arrival, Alaric turned his head.

Yvanna Greenwood [1-Ringed Beast Soul Master] EXP: 7/500

Potential: S

Integrated Monster Trait: Natureʼs Blessing (S)

Traits: Horseback Riding (E), Archery (B), Swordsmanship (B), Close Combat (F)

Strength: 11

Stamina: 10

Agility: 26

Endurance: 12

Vitality: 30

Mana: 79

Alaric raised an eyebrow when he saw her integrated monster trait. It was actually rated ʼSʼ!

Just what kind of monster did they prepare for her monster trait integration?

He was speechless. Only an elven princess could have this kind of luxury.

He then moved his gaze toward the elf who had exuded the most oppressive aura.

Neo [3-Ringed Beast Soul Master] EXP: 3379/5000

Potential: A

Integrated Monster Traits: Ice Manipulation (A), Starlight Arrow (S), Eagleʼs Viewpoint (B)

Traits: Horseback Riding (A), Swordsmanship (A), Archery (A), Hunting (B), Tracking (B), Close Combat (B)

Strength: 189

Stamina: 196

Agility: 299

Endurance: 195

Vitality: 250

Mana: 511

Alaric was dumbfounded when he saw his attributes. His stats were even more outrageous than the bishopʼs! Not to mention his high-rated traits and integrated monster traits!

”Alaric!” Yvanna called out to him, but the cheerfulness she had the last time she came here was gone.

Her voice pulled him from his thoughts. He sensed that something was amiss when he heard the tone of her voice. ”Letʼs speak privately.”

Yvanna nodded. She signaled her men to stay before she followed Alaric toward the main mansion.

Neo hesitated for a moment before he decided to follow them.

Meanwhile, Elena and Hershey who were together with Alaric decided not to disturb them.

Once they arrived at his study, Alaric gestured for her to take a seat.

Upon sitting down, Yvanna removed the hood that covered her face.

Seeing the deep frown and her troubled expression, Alaric asked. ”What happened? Why do you look like that?”

”Alaric, you are my friend so I will not hide it from you.” She took a short pause to gather her thoughts before she continued.

”Our kingdom is in danger!”

Alaric narrowed his eyes. ”Go on. I am listening.”

”A goblin colony has set their sights on our kingdomʼs mana spring! Those despicable creatures are gathering the scattered goblin tribes to attack us! We do not have much time! At this moment, they should…”

She explained the situation to him.

As he listened, Alaricʼs expression grew increasingly colder.

”Since you came all the way here, am I right to assume that you need my help?” He stared at the elven princess.

Yvanna didnʼt deny it. She nodded with a heavy look. ”Our kingdom will face heavy casualties if we fight the goblin colony by ourselves. I was hoping that you could lend us some assistance.”

Alaric was silent for a moment.

From what she told me, there are over twenty thousand goblins in the colony and her kingdomʼs military is outnumbered.

Our House Silversword alone cannot offer much help even if we mobilize three Transcendents. I need the support of a few more noble houses, but which ones should I bring to the Enchanted Woodlands?

The elven kingdom had remained hidden for decades or even over a century. If he brought the wrong kind of people, the location of their kingdom would be exposed and they might be targeted by evil humans.

House Paxley should be trustworthy. There is Lord Smithʼs House Heinrich too.

I need one more household… Should I ask for Baron Argusʼs help?

The old baron had already sworn to follow his lead, but he was a crafty old man so Alaric was quite cautious about him. There were other choices, but he still hadnʼt fully trusted them.

If only I could convince Father to join, then things would be a lot easier, but there would be no one left to protect the estate and the town.

There is Sir William too…

William and the mercenary group who had chosen to follow him was yet to formally join the household so he couldnʼt command them at will.

Alaric was in a dilemma.

Yvanna quietly waited for him to make the decision. She was a bit nervous that he would reject her request.

Alaric let out a deep breath. ”I will discuss this with my father first. I cannot mobilize a large number of troops without his approval.”

”I understand.” Yvanna nodded.

”Follow me. I will take you to see him.” Said Alaric as he stood up.