The Bastard’s Way of Life of the Returning Swordsman

Episode 55

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Kirson’s bubbling inside calmed down immediately when Theo returned to his robes.

“her!”

“As expected, my son, who the hell he resembles is different.”

A smile did not leave Cecilia’s lips as she tidied up Theo’s clothes.

It was because he liked the best masterpiece he had completed.

The clothes that make the body come alive,

The hair pulled up tightly, the white nape of the neck,

confident eyes,

up to the hard shoulders.

In just half a year, Theo was completely different from before.

Previously, he was closer to a delicate and handsome boy, but now Yasumi is also intermittently mixed in.

Kirson, who has a hobby of seeing and collecting numerous art pieces, could not help but burst into admiration here.

‘I’m afraid he’s not his mother’s son, he’s just like my mother when she was young.’

Kirsson felt bitter as he thought of Cecilia, who was always confident and energetic.

It seemed that the time gap between the two lost mothers and daughters was right in front of them.

‘… … I don’t like it, but I can see Kyle’s face.’

Of course, I immediately erased that impression from my head.

Because he was a mean bastard who stole his little daughter from himself.

– Oh, oh, oh, that person… … !

-right. Theo Ragnar.

-Are you that handsome? No, I knew he was handsome, but with it decorated like that… … !

-Shit! Got the face, got the talent, got the skills, what on earth do you not have?

-It’s been said that he caught the eye of the family head, so I think it would be okay to have him join our family in advance.

There were also whispering sounds all around.

Theo still had an awkward face.

‘It was like that in the tailcoat, but it’s still uncomfortable. Wouldn’t it be more comfortable?’

I’ve only worn it once, so it’s much better than before.

‘Well, thanks to that, I was able to access the mines of the Kanaka Islands, so it’s about this much inconvenience.’

Theo forced himself to resist the twitching of the corners of his mouth.

As yet unknown, the mines of the Kanaka Islands aren’t the only place where Adamant is buried.

There are also other minerals that are similar or much more valuable.

It was a surplus business because it meant that in the not-too-distant future, it would become the largest mine symbolizing the Basque workshop.

“We are going to start the nomination ceremony from now on, so let all the graduates gather together!”

Just then, the judge’s magical notice was heard.

“Then I will go, mother.”

“Yes. Do your best until the end and come back.”

Theo walked slowly, leaving behind Cecilia’s encouragement.

* * *

“… … It’s a nomination ceremony, what is a nomination ceremony? How can you hold an event like this without Axion, brother?”

Emile, the former owner of Dongbaek Palace, bit his teeth as he looked at the central government building visible through the shabby window of the Rose Palace.

After Axion returns as a corpse with a missing head.

For several days, Emil held such a son tightly in her arms and did not let go of her arms.

Despite the stench wafting from the corpse as it began to decay little by little.

Then, after all the flowering ceremonies were over and I heard that the nomination ceremony had begun, I came back to my senses.

But.

‘My eyes are completely gone.’

Ed saw the young madness in Emile’s eyes and clicked his tongue inwardly.

It seemed that he would no longer see the intelligent Emil.

‘You fool… … ! He didn’t listen to me and behaved as he pleased.’

If Axion had followed Ed’s instructions properly, he would have not only stolen Theo’s artifact, but also his life.

Perhaps all the spotlight that Theo Ragnar was receiving now belonged to Axion.

As such, the trap Ed had set up in the Winter Mountains through the Central Secretariat was absolutely not something a trainee swordsman could escape.

Because the crime of ‘rebellion’ was so terrible in the north.

But all those traps have become useless.

It was because Axion died on his own before he even started planning.

‘Even if I try to lay the trap again, it’s difficult to do that now that my hair is thick. I have to fundamentally change my method to find out about artifacts.’

The state of how to treat Theo at this nomination ceremony has been decided.

This is a family… … It was also an inevitable choice for Troy Van, who was waiting anxiously for news of himself to come.

‘Even if I don’t like it, I can’t help it. There will always be other opportunities.’

As I was organizing my thoughts, Emil suddenly grabbed Ed’s hand.

“Brother.”

“Yes. Please tell me, Princess.”

“He… … Please kill the idiot. Tear it to shreds, brutally, in front of everyone.”

Ed clicked his tongue inwardly once again.

Emil seemed to be unable to tell the difference.

‘He’s trying to kill me too.’

However, the words that came out were different from the inner feelings.

“Do not worry.”

It’s like you’re telling me to leave everything to you.

However, the hand holding Ed did not let go.

“like that… … Will you?”

“Yes. Please leave it to me.”

Emil was able to stand up only after hearing Ed’s confirmation several times after that.

After staring at Ed’s back as he left, saying that he had to participate in the nomination ceremony, Emil slowly opened his mouth.

“You have to do it right, brother. If not.”

Emil’s eyes were cold.

To the point where I wondered if it was the person who was crazy just a little while ago.

“It’s going to be hard for me to stay still.”

* * *

“Ugh… … ! Even if there are many people, there are too many.”

Holcus shuddered.

Even looking around the office building, it was full of people.

Of course, there were fewer crowds than at the Flowering Ceremony, as the number of observers had drastically decreased, but there were much more powerful waves of magic scattered throughout.

Not only the 9 dragons sitting high up there, but also the commanders of various units representing Ragnar.

The heroes who had only been heard in words were in one place.

Holkes, who had a longing for them since childhood, couldn’t help but be mesmerized.

“What’s so small about a big, distracted guy?”

“It’s not that I’m small, it’s because my older sister’s canine is big?”

Holkus was furious as he watched Erica snort next to him.

“Then what about over there? Are you okay over there?”

Holcus turned his head in the direction Erica pointed with his chin and smiled.

I saw Theo standing tall.

“Ah, our Theo is different.”

“… … ‘Us’?”

In an instant, Erica’s expression softened.

“Then, Theo?”

“What did you eat wrong yesterday? Why are you like this all of a sudden?”

“Nuna, I decided yesterday.”

“What?”

“I’ll bet my life on Theo.”

Words I never thought of.

Erica’s eyes, widened to the size of a lantern, hurriedly turned to Holcus.

“What are you talking about… … !”

“I’ve been thinking a lot all night.”

Holcus’s voice was serious.

“Theo, that’s definitely someone who will buy big things in the future. I have ambition, and I have that much capacity. More than anything, I really like his cool personality.”

“… … .”

“Anyway, the life of our Ranke is decided, isn’t it? Ragnar’s sword. Among them, a tough and powerful sword. If it’s a sword that will be handed to them anyway, it’s better to preoccupy it before other swords take their place, that’s it.”

Erica pursed her lips.

– Ragnar’s sword.

It was a bondage and bondage for the Ranke family.

It can be glory, but it can also be hell.

If you meet a proper owner, it will shine splendidly, but if you meet a bad owner, it will break.

The fate of those born with Ranke’s surname was the same.

No, it wasn’t just Ranke.

Everyone in the 6th theory was like that.

They had to rise and fall only for Ragnar.

At least, if she became the head of Ranke, the story could have been different.

Holcus couldn’t do that.

In the first place, that position was for her twin sister, Erica.

If he’s just a little greedy, he can take on any challenge… … Holcus did not.

It was because he knew very well how much Erica longed for the position.

“I mean, noona knows that, but there’s no such thing as greed, right? Just eat more delicious food, sleep in a more comfortable place, become stronger, and become cooler… … That’s enough. I mean there was no such thing as a dream. But he planted it.”

“… … After all, no one else would declare war that they would seize power in front of so many examiners.”

“right. That really shocked me. So I decided. Even if it breaks when it breaks, I want to stand in a place where I can burn this body big.”

For the first time, Erica looked at her sister who was ‘greedy’.

“Is that Theo Ragnar?”

“uh. If it were him, I think he would treat me at random. Doesn’t that sound like a lot of fun? hehehe!”

“You madman, who decides life for fun?”

“Ah, no matter how foolish I am, would I have simply decided that? Even my sister admitted it. If it’s Theo, it won’t be difficult to lay the groundwork.”

“… … .”

“So I decided to bet on it.”

Erica shook her head.

“Sigh! I don’t know. You know what to do.”

“It seems that noona has already fallen for our Theo.”

“I don’t know, you bastard. And we, we, stop. Because my hands and feet are all shriveled up. What does a guy who looks like a sand thief look like?”

“Nuna, everyone says we look alike. spit in my face… … !”

“Do you want to die?”

Erica quietly drew her two-handed sword and shut Holcus’s mouth.

However, the smile that formed on his lips could not disappear.

“But does Theo know about this decision?”

“yes? no. of course i don’t know It was decided this morning.”

“… … .”

“I have to tell you now.”

“… … So, did you play drums and janggu by yourself without any emotional exchange, no way?”

“Whoops! I told you that this Holcus Ranke himself would be my sword, but who in the world would refuse!”

Erica pressed her temples with her index finger and let out a groan.

“you idiot! Shouldn’t the unit be in the same unit only if it’s already been talked about with Theo! What are you going to do if the guy who wants to become a sword is nominated for another unit?”

“… … uh? That, that, that too?”

The time when Erica was frowning at Holcus, who stupidly blinked her eyes.

“I will start the nomination ceremony from now on!”

Following the judge’s cry, everyone’s eyes, including the graduates, turned toward the podium.

The same goes for the ninth dragon and other executives.

Dung, Dung, Dooung-!

People’s hearts beat wildly along with the tremendous sound of the electric drum.

“All Chief, Theo Ragnar! Come forward!”

jerk, jerk-

The moment Theo stood on the podium.

“… … .”

“… … .”

“… … .”

A deep silence fell like a lie.

Even the cluttered ninth dragons and executives all had their eyes burning all the time while looking toward the podium.

With a promise to somehow recruit Theo.

‘As expected, it’s full of madness.’

Erica let out a silent laugh when she saw the executives.

I really don’t want to go beyond my expectations.

On the one hand, I wondered if Theo would feel less pressure,

‘What, are you enjoying that bastard? Fahahahaha!’

Theo was calm as he faced all of those gazes at once.

It seemed like a protest.

As you say, this is your place!

‘As expected, my eyes were right. That guy grabs everyone’s attention from the start and grabs everyone’s attention without hesitation at all.’

Wang Jae.

It was clear that it was a natural king quality.

‘Younger brother, stupid younger brother, you want to become that guy’s sword? Perhaps more than you think, you should roll into something?’

Erica laughed spontaneously as she seemed to see Holcus, who would suffer bitterly in the future in order to preoccupy the seat.

Demon dragon Julius too,

Geomryong Maehwa Palace Master Map,

Storm Sword, Black Sword, Law Office, Security Agency, Black Iron Base… … . Is there anyone in the world who would be interested in all the units and organizations of Ragnar?

Do you even pay attention to the Dragon Judge, who must remain neutral?

‘This is already his seat.’

Even other graduates look at Theo with envy,

Awesome!

Suddenly, someone jumped up from their seat.

‘what?’

Erica’s gaze narrowed as she spotted him.

The same goes for the 9 dragons and the executives.

All solidified and headed towards it.

who got up,

It was the anti-dragon Ed.

‘no way?’

Julius and the Maehwa Palace quickly brought their hands to the sword.

No matter how sad Ed was, he never thought he was stupid enough to harm Theo in a gathering of so many people.

Still, I couldn’t figure out what was going on, so I thought I’d intervene right away.

But.

Whether others do or not, Ed was looking at Theo with an expressionless gaze.

Theo must have felt that gaze as well, so he turned around.

“… … .”

“… … .”

A moment of silence passed between the two,

“Chief of the Central Security Council, please sit down even if you don’t know what’s going on. We haven’t even started explaining the nomination ceremony procedure to the first graduates yet.”

The judge issued a warning to see if he didn’t like Ed.

But.

Ed opened his mouth slowly, not caring at all this time.

“From our Central Secretariat to Theo Ragnar.”

It was a very small ringing,

“I will pledge the position of deputy director.”

“… … !”

“… … !”

“… … !”

It caused a huge stir in the quiet left.