The Bastard’s Way of Life of the Returning Swordsman

Episode 56

nomination ceremony (1)

‘What are you thinking?’

Theo looked at Ed.

Unlike Axion, who was clearly visible, his expression was indifferent.

I couldn’t figure it out at all.

hang dragon.

It means a dragon that ascended to the sky, and it signifies his position as the sword of the head of the family, boasting of his indomitable power.

But at times, they gave him other nicknames.

Dragon (蛇龍).

It’s a dragon that boasts a snake-like temperament.

It just seemed like that now.

A snake looking for an opportunity to snatch its prey in one bite.

“What are you doing right now, Central Security Directorate!”

bang!

At that time, Julius slammed the tabletop and jumped up from his seat.

When dealing with people, even though he was a low-level prosecutor, he was always polite.

Now, it was unusually full of anger.

Just like when you meet an enemy.

“What are you doing? It must be a long-standing custom of nomination ceremonies to offer a seat in order to invite talented people willingly?”

But Ed was still unconcerned.

“You think everyone here is stupid? Who does not know that you are now trying to take out your anger on the death of your nephew!”

“Wrong.”

Ed continued, strongly denying Julius’ words.

“Certainly, as a personal person, Ed Troyban, I have resentment towards Theo Ragnar. However, as the head of the Central Security Bureau, I have a different idea.”

“You think differently?”

“exactly. The Flowering Ceremony is a ritual born from Ragnar’s long tradition. It is an unwritten rule that the resentment and conflicts that arose inside are no longer asked when they come out to the table. No, it’s something to celebrate. The Flowering Ceremony must mean that you will be reborn as a worthy swordsman.”

Ed’s eyes turned to Theo.

“So, I warmly welcome the appearance of a new genius following the Black Iron Armory Bio. And just as much, the desire for such talent is very strong.”

Theo could read the faint emotion in Ed’s eyes.

avarice.

or longing.

The guy was looking for Theo.

‘But that craving is not pure craving for me.’

Theo somehow seemed to know what Ed wanted.

‘observe.’

[Observe ‘Ed Troyban’.]

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Ed Troyvan (age 46/male)

Title: Hanglong (亢龍)

· Talent: Insidiousness. Attack. plot. old-fashioned sword. Ambitious.

Status: Trying to uncover the secret of the ancient dragon’s relic by holding ‘Theo Ragnar’ in one’s arms and using it as a hunting dog.

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‘Also.’

What I expected was correct.

Ed was aiming for the artifact of the primordial dragon.

He also noticed that he had some.

‘The ancient dragon’s relic is far more important than avenging my nephew, is that it?’

In the first place, the ancient dragon’s relic must have been a mystery handed down for Ragnar.

Why is he so greedy with Troyban’s bloodline?

“As you know, the Central Security Bureau is in charge of grasping the war situation and central discipline, unlike you who are fighting on the front lines. As such, it desperately needs talented people to carry out its mission. It may be impossible, but that’s why I promise Theo Ragnar such a big place.”

Even while Theo questioned, Ed’s explanation continued like a liquidation flow.

To the point where people who don’t know anything about it look like they really need Theo desperately.

Julius’s face contorted slightly in disapproval, but suddenly the Princess of the Plum Flower, who was sitting next to him, slowly rose from his seat.

Are you trying to help yourself?

Julius turned to her, but the words she spoke were completely different from what he expected.

“This time, I am of the same opinion as the director of the Central Security Bureau.”

“… … Princess?”

“I’m sorry, Captain Baek Gap Yonggi. But I need Theo just as badly as I do.”

“… … !”

Julius’ face hardened.

The Princess Maehwa said while intentionally avoiding his gaze.

“If you need talented people, you need to treat them that way. So, I, Osa Ragnar Prunus, will offer Theo Ragnar the position of disciple again, as well as promise me the position of lord of the Maehwa Palace.”

The crowd was immersed in a great uproar.

-Cow, Sogungju… … ?

-Maehwagungju… … Didn’t some of you have no children?

-That, then… … !

-You mean you’re actually going to adopt me!

-Someone’s successor!

The weight of the Maehwa Palace in Ragnar is by no means small.

mother (house mother).

She was a mother who embraced the huge world of Ragnar.

Her position as the first wife, her excellent swordsmanship skills that even Kyle needs to give up, and her warm personality.

As a result, public opinion prevailed that if she had children, the competition for power among the successors might not have been completed in the first place.

All the people of Winterlord will support her child.

But what about entering her adopted child?

The limit of his status as a bastard, which had been entangling Theo knowingly or unknowingly, was to be shaken off at once.

No, it was rather like attaching wings.

In the meantime, there were rumors that the Maehwa Palace coveted Theo.

After actually announcing it, the shock was not the only one.

To the point that the expressions of the five candidates who were occupying their seats in the executive chair all hardened.

“I’m sorry, this is the only thing I can take care of. I was not good enough and made you suffer.”

Theo looked at the Maehwa Palace at the electric sound that pierced his ear.

“I really wanted to tell you this.”

It was a greeting of apology for what Felix and his gang had done.

Even though it was not her fault, the Maehwa Palace did not make any special excuses.

A person who does not cast out the faults of his subordinates and carries them like a yoke.

she was that kind of person

“I am okay. don’t worry too much Rather, I just want to thank you for caring about my heart.”

Theo shook his head and pursed his lips.

The Maehwa Palace Lady nodded her head in surprise at the fact that Theo could already write whole notes.

“Don’t be burdened with making a choice. No matter what choice you make, I will always be by your side.”

Theo bowed his head in thanks again.

I will always be on your side

Those heartfelt words touched my heart.

-Hangryong is the deputy director, and Geomryong is the Sogungju? It’s the same as meaning that both of you are actually going to be the successors.

-Two of the 9 dragons are already… … !

-I heard that Theo Ragnar announced that he would enter the race for power. From the very beginning, I will carry a huge background on my back.

-That’s right. Other unit commanders and organization leaders can’t even say this?

The people in the left glanced at the officer’s seat while giggling.

just as expected.

Already, the leader of the Swordsman and the chief of security were smiling wryly.

It was practically like giving up.

In order to bring Theo back, he had to solidify his position.

-Then, will Theo Ragnar’s places be narrowed down to those two?

when someone asks that question.

Suddenly, a wild echo echoed in the sky.

“I wish I could be included in that position!”

Everyone’s gaze was directed upward.

Kurrureung!

A black bolt of lightning fell on the top of the flagpole standing tall in the center of the podium, and soon a man dressed in black black clothing appeared.

He had long gray hair and wore a jet-black mask on his face.

– Heh, heh, it’s a black dragon!

– Black Emperor! The Black Emperor has appeared!

There is a dragon incarnate in the sky and a black emperor on the ground, so Ragnar’s age cannot be stopped… … !

The ripples thrown by the existence of the existence that opened the heyday of Ragnar with Kyle today were just as great.

Ed’s face hardened.

‘Why is that person here?’

Theo was surprised as well.

The image of the old man enjoying fishing with the griffin flashed past his eyes.

thump thump!

At the same time, my heart was beating wildly.

-The Black Emperor appears in person… … !

-Then, is he also going to recruit Theo Ragnar?

“Theo Ragnar.”

Even though it’s just a name call

thump thump thump!

For some reason, my heart beat got faster and faster.

The cold gaze beyond that black mask seemed to penetrate everything about him.

It was a completely different feeling from when I faced Kyle.

‘Calm down, calm down. Unlike me, he knows nothing about me.’

Theo took a slow, long breath.

Then the heartbeat slowly slowed down, but the tension was still standing up in the spine.

“I watched you throughout the flowering ceremony.”

‘me… … ?’

How long have you been watching it?

So, did you see anything related to Lodbroke?

“And I can be sure. That your temperament is very similar to our Heukseol.”

It seemed that the habit of the time had been buried here and there as it had been soaked in the black snow for a long time.

“So I promise you a ‘no snow’ rating.”

“… … !”

“You know what this means, right?”

Theo was well aware of the meaning of ‘No Snow’ within Heukseol.

‘They’re going to let me see the sunlight.’

Mu-sul was a kind of special agent.

Unlike other Heukseol agents who live in the shadows for the rest of their lives, they can reveal their identities to the outside world.

Of course, it was possible to make achievements, and it was possible to hold power.

Even so, he could receive the support of Heukseol’s enormous information network, so it was a huge benefit.

Currently, only eight exist.

It was also the place Theo longed for in his previous life.

thump thump… … !

The fact that the place he had always dreamed of was right in front of him made his heart flutter.

“I know too. Do you like it too?”

Beyond the mask, the black dragon’s eyes drew a slight arc.

It was like the eyes of a fisherman who found a fish to poke.

-Already 3 out of 9 dragons… … .

-These are people who didn’t show their faces well to other jockeys, huh!

-What about the other dragons? Do other dragons join in?

In the middle of the roar of the left.

A bloody spirit lingered between Ed, the Maehwa Palace, and the Black Dragon.

“Both of you get back. No matter what happens, I will take Theo Ragnar with me.”

“Do you really think Theo will go to the Central Security Directorate?”

“He’s an ambitious and smart kid, so he knows where to choose will be in his best interest, right?”

“If that’s the case, I wonder if our Heukseol would be better than the Central Secretariat or the Maehwagung, who don’t know when they might get stabbed in the back?”

“Chief of Information! Now say that… … !”

“Did I say something I couldn’t do, Osa?”

They don’t seem to back down from each other.

If necessary, even a sword fight would take place, and it was poised to determine superiority and inferiority.

“Anhang dragon, a sword dragon, and even a black dragon? I don’t know if the weight of the ninth dragon has ever been this light.”

Tsk!

The judge clicked his tongue while peeping at the tension.

He could vividly hear the unspeakable verbal abuse between the three dragons.

finally,

coo… … !

He pounded the ground with his feet.

rumble-

As air waves spread in all directions, it not only pushed the three dragons’ spirits away, but also calmed the noisy crowd.

Whoa!

A mighty killing spree from the Judge covered the front of the government building.

There was a terrible silence that made it difficult to swallow even dry saliva.

“What the hell is all this ugliness! In front of everyone watching, don’t they use a group to take the child to each other, or don’t they smoke all over. How can the people who lead Ragnar act like this!”

The judge is the oldest, including not only the 9 dragons, but also all the executives.

Of course, the executives couldn’t help but shrug their shoulders at his stinging scream.

The plum blossoms bowed her head, saying she had no face, and Ed turned her gaze to the side. The Black Dragon remained silent.

“There are other children behind, so don’t drag on like this, but if there are those who want to take the entire chief, let them all come out now! Let the chief appoint them right away!”

Of course, no one could stand out in such an atmosphere.

Everyone is just busy watching.

“Hope! By the way, I have the advantage of being free to act because I’m not tied down to anything, unlike those spoiled ones. Then there must be a lot you can do alone to compete for power, right?”

Then, the judge clears his throat lightly and throws those words at Theo… … .

The audience didn’t understand why he was doing this for a moment, but they were shocked to learn that the judge was trying to conciliate Theo.

-Deungryong too… … ?

-That’s a foul… … .

“Even though you rejected it before, I’ll still keep the opportunity open at any time, so think about it later.”

The judge then blinked one eye.

Theo scratched his cheek with a puzzled look on his face.

-So what’s really going on? Four out of nine dragons… … ? me half?

– No, man. there’s one more

-ah!

Then, the gaze of the audience naturally turned to Julius.

Everyone knows.

That it was Julius who first excavated Theo.

What would he suggest?

By the way,

“We, of course, have a chimney-like desire to recruit Theo Ragnar. But all we can promise is the full support and pride of a dragon knight needed to play an active role as a trainee swordsman. It’s because I can’t give you preferential treatment that is not fair to the other new recruits.”

Theo is still greedy, but he has a strong attitude that the rules can never be changed.

-what? Then, in this nomination ceremony, is Baek Gap-Yong Gidae falling behind?

-That’s how it is.

– Oh, that’s a pity. Captain Baek Gap Yonggi is also very strict in that respect. You just have to go out loud.

-That’s right. Even though it would be natural to invest that much to bring in talent.

– But isn’t that right? If there is a problem of equity, it is likely that it will only create a sense of incongruity within the organization. You want to avoid such concerns.

Knowing how much Julius longed for Theo, the audience put on sad faces.

Some even laughed.

However, there was no hesitation on Julius’ face.

attitude of never giving up.

that look,

Rather, it touched Theo more strongly.

‘Also… … If it’s like a demon dragon, you’re a demon dragon.’

If you are conscious, you are conscious.

However, I couldn’t help but not know that it was a choice for the discipline of the organization and the solidarity of the subordinates.

To that extent, while Julius cherished Theo, he also cherished the 100-year-old dragon as if he were his own child.

Furthermore,

In Theo’s heart, the one word Julius said continued to resonate deeply.

– Pride as a brave knight.

Dragoon.

The place that any Ragnar swordsman would have hoped for was right in front of his eyes.

‘That’s also Ragnar’s original identity.’

Finally, after long deliberation,

Theo made the final choice.

“I am… … !”