The Bastard’s Way of Life of the Returning Swordsman

Episode 54

kyle ragnar (4)

Horror… … !

The black lark chirped.

Kyle gave a light laugh.

“Why? Does it bother you that I just sent it?”

Horror… … .

The black lark’s cry fell.

As if you really think so.

“I know. What are you concerned about?”

Horrr?

“But from the time I gave you the first sword until now, you’ve seen it too, haven’t you? What was he like?”

… … .

The cry of the black lark stopped for the first time.

“So I just wanted to keep an eye on it a little longer. Do we really need to take hope away from a child who is about to start? Besides… … .”

One corner of Kyle’s mouth twitched.

“Wouldn’t those kids be nervous only if there was a guy chasing them from below? Nothing stimulates people more than the appearance of a talented competitor. Everyone is so blunt these days. It was a time when I needed a new stimulus, and it worked out well.”

The black lark scratched its head with its wings.

those children. It refers to the successors who are currently called the ‘five candidates’.

If they were born in different generations, children with outstanding capabilities would have been enough to become Sogaju.

But Kyle wasn’t satisfied with that.

bigger.

more ferociously

He was trying to force his own children into more bloody competition.

Through the emergence of a new competitor, Theora.

The black lark wanted to talk about the possible side effects of it, but stopped.

Because there’s no way Kyle doesn’t know that.

Horror… … !

However, I did point out a few areas of concern.

“If you’re that worried, why don’t you step forward yourself?”

Hor?

The black lark tilted its head at Kyle’s question.

“The nomination ceremony coming soon. Couldn’t you take Theo yourself from there?”

… … !

In an instant, the black lark’s eyes widened.

and after a while

Horrr… … .

The black lark pondered for a long time before taking off into the sky with a small flap of its wings.

Seeing that, Kyle laughed.

“It will be fun again.”

It seemed that the boring family life would become interesting again.

due to the arrival of a new child.

* * *

malevolent malevolent-

A fortnight ago, the front of the central government building where the first flowering ceremony was held was again crowded with many people.

“As expected, there are a lot of people.”

“Of course it has to be that way, right? They say it was the best flowering ceremony ever, but everyone has to roll their eyes.”

“Sigh… … ! This time, by all means, we must find the right talent.”

“Say that. It doesn’t sound easy. Still, I have to do something.”

nomination ceremony.

After all the opening ceremonies were over, it was an event to select the units and organizations that the graduates would join.

Of course, each unit and organization had no choice but to engage in a fiery competition to recruit more talented people.

All residents and officials of Winterlor looked at it with interest.

But,

There was only one thing that people were interested in at this opening ceremony.

-Who will take Theo Ragnar?

A genius who not only completed all three exams at the top, but also set a new record comparable to Torkel.

The units and organizations that recruited them were, of course, given wings.

“But isn’t it really amazing?”

“what?”

“This senior. Didn’t the head of the household declare that he would not take you? That makes it even more sparkly.”

“Ah, right. It was.”

“Why didn’t you take me? In fact, all of the 5 candidates went through the hands of the head of household for at least a year.”

“How can we know the head of the family? You must have thought of everything.”

“Is that right?”

“And in fact, it can’t be said that it didn’t go through the hands of the head of the household. I’ve already studied the sword.”

“Hmm… … ! It’s difficult.”

In the midst of all kinds of people’s expectations, questions, and curiosity.

Kirik-

A carriage pulled up in front of the office.

Various decorations are splendidly harmonized, but the carriage exudes a strong sense of elegance rather than vulgarity.

As the door opened, someone slowly walked down.

again-

“Is this where your son is? Please, you should be fine.”

Cecilia looked up at the central office.

Where Theo will appear soon.

Whether there were any injuries, whether there were any scars on his handsome face, he was more nervous than during the first flowering ceremony.

“Who said it wasn’t okay? Could it be that monster? Let’s buy and sell worries.”

Kirson, who was coming down after him, burst into laughter while holding a smoking pipe.

Whoa-

Cigarette smoke spread thickly every time he laughed.

Cecilia looked at her mother with hatchet eyes.

“It’s a monster. There is no one as tender as my son… … !”

“Is it weak? Could it be that the meaning of the expression ‘soft’ that I know has changed in the meantime?”

If the one who overpowered the moonbaek sword with one hand and blew the roof of the studio with a single sword was the one who was weak, there would be no child in the world who was not weak.

“If you’re going to keep chatting next to me like this, why don’t you go back to the workshop, mother?”

“… … Ha ha ha ha ha! It’s a joke meant to be laughed at, a joke.”

“Why don’t you stop making jokes like that that aren’t funny?”

“this! There are more and more people. There will be no place for this. Let’s go in quickly.”

Kirson hurriedly took the lead, crossing his arms around Cecilia’s left arm.

It is impossible to observe the nomination ceremony except for the immediate family of the graduate and one accompanying person.

If Cecilia left Kirsson behind, her plan to advertise the Basque workshop once more at the nomination ceremony could have gone awry.

‘How many gold coins I spent on this nasty bitch to get in here! Absolutely not! cancer! By the way!’

Considering that I spent money as money and time as time as I made a functional prosthetic arm for the first time in my life… … I could never get kicked out of here!

It is clear that this nomination ceremony, like the opening ceremony, will be a stage for Theo.

Kirsson’s eyes were already staring at the pile of jewels and gold coins.

Glitter!

Shaking my head-

Cecilia, with a displeased face, led her adoptive mother by the hand and headed for the government building.

* * *

Meeting Theo wasn’t difficult.

Because the graduates were waiting for their families in front of the government building.

A family reunion after 15 days.

I could see parents and teachers holding on to their injured or dignified children everywhere.

Cecilia was one of them.

“Son, what the hell is this! It must have only been 15 days, but you are so emaciated! With her beautiful skin and even her hair… … !”

Seeing Theo, whose expression had grown sharper, Cecilia jumped up.

“Your skin is slightly sunburned, but no fuss. Rather, it’s better to look at it, but what… … .”

Kirson shook his head from behind, saying it was ridiculous, but Cecilia didn’t hear it at all.

“I’m fine, calm down, mother.”

“How can I be so calm! Your son is looking like this now! someone! Who the hell made my son uncomfortable!”

“Haven’t all those guys died?”

“I’ll grab at least the hairs of those guys right now… … !”

“The Jordan River will be noisy from now on because of the hats.”

“Mother, please be quiet!”

Cecilia had been dying of hate for Kirson, who had been tackling every single thing since a while ago.

However, Kirson has already entered the government building as Theo’s family member.

There was no need to look at the adoptive daughter any longer.

“If your mother makes a big fuss today, understand. I wouldn’t be able to say anything if I knew how much heartache I’ve had in the past 5 days. In addition, the ‘gift’ prepared for you… … !”

‘Gift?’

Theo tilted his head, but Cecilia screamed.

“Mother!”

“… … hum hee! In any case, I, who was watching from the side, was having a hard time, so just be aware of it.”

Kirsson chuckled with the smoking pipe in his mouth.

Theo had a strange feeling.

Cecilia’s infinite love still tickled him… … Still, thank you so much.

“I was doing really well. I also made a lot of friends.”

“friend… … Do you want to hear it?”

Cecilia’s eyes widened slightly.

Theo had never made friends since he was a child.

A loner who always liked to play alone and read books.

He was kind to his attendants and maids, but he couldn’t be ‘friends’ with them.

I was a worried kid who always put a wall in my heart.

But now, it seemed like he was opening his heart to other people as well.

“Yes. I will introduce you next time.”

Now everyone was busy meeting and chatting with their families.

“great. Your son’s friends are always welcome. Please tell me in advance. This mother will also try to show off her skills.”

A smile spread across Cecilia’s lips as if her worries about Theo had alleviated now.

At that time, Kirsson quickly threw the bait.

The real purpose of following her adopted daughter was different.

“My daughter who is worse than that, is it okay not to release what you brought after all your hard work?”

“ah!”

Cecilia clapped as if she had just remembered something.

“this… … . I had a graduation present for my son, but I guess I was too preoccupied with the conversation.”

“A gift?”

Theo was a little startled, but Cecilia clapped lightly.

Then the waiting servants brought a wooden box, opened it, and held it out in front of Theo.

Inside was a man’s formal attire with a blue color like a sapphire.

And a red brooch placed gently on top of it.

Overall, it was characterized by a neat and beautiful design with small jewels studded in it.

“As a trainee swordsman with a name and color, it is now a position where he appears outward in earnest.

Theo carefully lifted the robe and stroked it with his hand.

This time, Cecilia’s feelings were buried.

However, the brooch caught my heart.

“I don’t think this is your mother’s taste.”

“Oh ho ho! Do you see this mother’s taste now? It is worthwhile to teach you about the eyes.”

Cecilia laughed lightly and glared at Kirson.

Kirsson grinned.

“This time, our studio acquired a decent jeweler. Especially because it seems to suit you very well. have produced Don’t be burdened, think of this grandmother as a graduation gift for her grandson.”

Theo examined the brooch meticulously.

“In the future, if Grandma often comes up with a pretty accessory like this, I’ll give it as a gift. Like Cecilia, it will suit you very well… … !”

“2% stake in mines in the Kanaka Islands.”

“Well?”

A sudden stupid word.

Kirson tilted his head.

Theo said with a laugh.

“This is the spawn cost of all major products that will be released from the Basque Workshop in the future.”

“… … !”

For a moment, Theo’s smile was the devil’s in Kirson’s eyes.

Cold sweat broke out on his face.

“Ha ha ha ha ha… … . Ah, I guess yes, you must have misunderstood something, firmly oh. This is a gift given with good intentions for a grandchild… … !”

“Oh, was it like that? Sorry. I am such a grandmother’s deep. I don’t even know.”

“Oh, no. Could be… … !”

“Since it’s the first gift my grandmother gave me, I can’t use it carelessly, so I’ll have to keep it.”

When Theo took out only his robe and tried to close the box again, Kirsson hurriedly threw his hand away.

“Wait a minute! Sto oh oh!”

“Why is that?”

“Yeah, but it’s a gift, so you better use it well… … Could it be?”

Theo’s eyes drew an arc.

“Still, you can’t just take it out of a nomination ceremony where you don’t know what will happen. I will keep it well and use it where needed.”

It was obviously a polite way of speaking.

Why did Kirson hear ‘I will bury him forever’?

‘Anyway, as clever as my mother is!’

I guess it was the same this time that I pricked it just in case.

It was the same as during the Moonbaekgeom.

Well, that’s why it must have been all the top performers at that jingling flowering ceremony!

“goldfinch! give me a gold coin Or do you not need more swords? You may have used it too, but the sword of Docheolmun made by this grandmother would have to wait for years for the 9 dragons to get it… … !”

“I’m satisfied enough with Drake’s Blade and Moonback Sword. A stake in the mines of the Kanaka Islands would be good.”

“… … So what about the mines in Deanan? The iron ingots from there are of very high quality.”

“Kanaka.”

“Oh, or the jeweler’s share of the brooch you just saw?”

“Kanaka.”

“Don’t cut it off and say it like that. As you can see, there are very skilled craftsmen. You can give up to 5%… … !”

“I can’t help it if you don’t like it. I’ve heard that Turkan Sanghoe and Georg Workshop are doing well these days.

I’m going crazy with the heat!

Kirson wanted to smack that brazen Theo in the face with the smoking pipe in his hand.

‘How did you find out there! I was so careful not to be caught by the black snow!’

The mines of the Kanaka Islands were among Kirson’s most treasured treasures.

Where adamant is mined.

But when you pick and talk about such a place… … !

‘2%? How much is 2%?’

Kirsson quickly pounded the abacus in his head.

Even if he tried to negotiate, there was no way the robber-like grandson would yield to Cecilia.

Considering the value of the mine, it is like giving up a huge profit… … The value of Theo should also be considered.

In fact, she swallowed bloody tears when making Drake’s blades, but the result was a field of flowers.

So, the conclusion

‘… … It’ll take some time, but it’s worth it.’

Of course, even so, it was too much of a waste to put it out there!

Somehow, after meeting these hats, I felt like I was constantly cutting my nose with my eyes open.

But what can I do?

Kwak!

The teeth were clenched tightly.

“… … Ko, come.”

It must be that difficult to complete the word ‘call’.

“Thank you, Grandma. I will write it well.”

Theo’s bright smile mixed with greetings couldn’t have been so heinous.

“As expected, my son, this mother has nothing more to teach me. Do you think it would be good for you to descend? Oh ho ho!”

Cecilia nodded from the side.

As if the disciple was very satisfied.