Ed was feeling nostalgic as he was walking in the city. He wasn't gone for a long time, but the incident made it feel as if it was years. He also noticed that disciples from the sect were on patrol. 'They probably switch between training and patrol'. Ed was glad that his father took immediate actions after Eric's incident.
After walking for a while he reached the castle. The butlers and maids whose responsibility was guarding the castle noticed Ed, and a smile formed on their faces.
"Master Ed! You're back! Come inside" They welcomed him as if he was a distant relative. Ed felt warmth in his heart and went inside.
"Young master!" Ed heard a familiar voice from behind him while he was walking inside. He turned around to see Becky, his maid. A smile formed on his face, as he was seeing some tears being forced back in her eyes.
"I'm back, Becky"
"Welcome back" The usual poker face of Becky was changed with a smile this time.
"Is my father home? I have some things I need to discuss with him". Ed asked Becky as she usually knew everything that was happening in the castle.
"Yes, he is in his office. Also-" Becky seemed to want to say something, but abruptly stopped. "It's better if he tells you" A warm smile appeared on Becky's face as she told Ed. He was confused for a while but decided to let the matter go.
Ed reached Arthur's office, only to meet Sebas the butler. "Master Ed! What a pleasant surprise!" Sebas seemed to be very happy to see Ed. All the butlers and maids of the castle were fond of Ed and his family.
"Long time no see. I need to speak with my father, is it possible?" Ed was also glad to see the familiar faces.
"Of course you can enter. Master Arthur, I have a surprise for you!" Sebas was speaking as if he was going to play a prank on Arthur while opening the door.
"What are you talking about?" Ed could hear Arthur's confused voice from inside the office as he entered. When Arthur saw Ed his eyes opened wide, and he could see the joy inside them.
"Hello, father" Ed smiled while he greeted his father.
"Ed come inside!" Arthur seemed eager to check his son, so much that he even discarded his work. But, before he could even speak, Arthur noticed something wrong with Ed and asked him.
"What's wrong, Ed?" Ed was surprised that Arthur could notice that something had happened to him. 'I guess even though I'm not his actual son, he still knows me' Ed thought while smiling inside.
"I have some stuff I need to discuss with you, father" Ed started telling Arthur about what he encountered. He mentioned his meeting with Hayato and the rest of his friends. All while not forgetting Eri and the children. He also told his father that he planned on getting revenge on Blood sect. Arthur was shocked to hear about Blood sect at first, but gradually his shock transformed into concern.
"Ed, that sect in dangerous. I won't stop you from getting your revenge, so at least let me tell you about the history of that sect." Arthur started talking about the sect. Blood sect was a major sect of the world, but it was an evil one. The members were all elites and could do whatever they wanted in the world. 100 years ago, Ed's grandfather and a couple of his friends declared war on Blood sect. Ed also figured out that Hayato's great-grandfather was one of those who put an end to the sect. Along with the king of Scale country and many others.
'Now that the sect is back, it means that the sect master didn't die like what people thought. Or one of his descendants had gotten strong enough to make the sect alive again'. Ed digested what Arthur had told him and made some theories. But, he knew that theories wouldn't get him anywhere. The sect was back, and that is a fact.
"Maybe the incident from the other day is also caused by them…" Arthur seemed to recall something.
"What incident?" Ed was afraid that another country, one of his friends', was attacked as well.
"A noble from a neighboring country was attacked by a dragon in his land. If the Blood sect has control of a dragon, then that would be very troublesome." Ed also remembered something.
"Did that noble visit the auction of Scale kingdom's capital?"
"Yes, he did. How did you know?"
"Lucky guess." Ed was glad he didn't try to win the dragon egg from the auction. Otherwise, he would be dead right now.
"I'm going to go and meet mother and the rest." Ed finished his talk with Arthur. There were other things he wanted to discuss, but there was still time.
Ed went outside the office and started looking for his mother. After looking for a while, he found her and Bella in a garden. His mother's hobby was taking care of plants, so it was only obvious she would be there during her free time.
"Hello, mother" Elizabeth was startled by the sudden sound and turned her head. Bella did the same, and both of them opened their eyes wide.
"Ed!" "Big brother Ed!" Both of them shouted as they closed in for a hug.
"How have you been? Are you okay? How could you not send even one letter?..." His mother didn't stop her question. Ed was glad he came back. The time with his family was helping him get over the pain.
Bella simply stood next to Ed, as if waiting for something. Ed noticed this and smiled. He withdrew some sweets he had in his Inventory and gave them to Bella. He promised his family some souvenirs and he didn't forget. He got Bella sweets, which most children loved. He got his mother and Becky some jewelry. While he was planning to make some high-grade weapons for his father, Eric, and Oliver. He still had some metals left over.
After speaking with his mother and sister, Ed made his way to the family graveyard. He promised Eri and the children that he would take them back to his home, and he was going to fulfill that promise now.
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Ed summoned Suika while he was walking. It was time for her to know what happened. As soon as Suika took a look at her location, she understood that something had happened. Ed was at his kingdom, and there were no signs of Eri and the other children who he had promised to bring along.
"Suika, Eri and the children passed away. There was a monster invasion in the capital, and I couldn't get to them in time…" It hurt Ed to tell Suika. Especially after he saw her reaction. She didn't move, speak, or react in any way. She stayed on Ed's shoulder as he walked.
After a while, Ed reached the graveyard and entered a room that was near it. This graveyard was exclusive to Ed's family members. Those who died of old age, mainly non-cultivators, or those that died in battle. Ed got special permission from his father after telling him about Eri and the others.
Inside the room, Ed brought out the bodies. Suika jumped down from his shoulder. Ed didn't know what to do but wait and see. Suika started healing their bodies. Their wounds closed up, giving them a much better appearance. Ed knew that it would be draining Suika to heal all the bodies, so he helped her by giving her QI.
After she was done, Suika transformed into her human form and stood on the side, waiting for Ed to finish. Ed brought some white sheets with him, in which he put the bodies in. There were no coffins, so this was the best way could send them away. He buried the children in the family graveyard. While the two elderly ladies were buried in the country's graveyard. Suika and Ed were silent during the ceremony.
Ed went back to the castle and suddenly remembered something. 'Becky said my dad has a surprise for me, I should go and check it out' Ed went to Arthur's room again. He let Suika go and play with Bella. Bella and Elizabeth should know how to cheer her up.
Ed went through the usual procedure to enter Arthur's office. "Father, Becky mentioned that you have a surprise for me. What's that about?"
"Surprise? I don't know anything about that." Arthur seemed as surprised as Ed when he heard him.
'Eh? Then why would she tell me that' Ed was now confused.
"Oh, maybe she was talking about me. I forgot to tell you, but I broke through to Immortal Establishment." Arthur had a big smile when he told Ed. He looked as if he was really proud.
"Oh! Congratulations!" Ed was naturally happy for Arthur. He was also glad that such a thing happened. 'I thought Becky meant Arthur found me a fiancée. Could it be, she did it on purpose?' Ed remembered the weird smile on Becky's face when she told him this.
"Would you like to spar with me again, Ed?" Arthur proposed again. Ed accepted. He wanted to see how much he improved. He also wanted to speak about Arthur about something related to fighting.
Both of them made their way to the training area. But it wasn't the one they used before. Arthur had a special training area he used when sparring with Leonard since they might destroy the normal one. This training area was in the basement of the castle. It was Ed's first time seeing it. It was much larger than the training halls used by the classes back in the academy.
Ed summoned Gobuta and Goburou. Raikou also came out of his shadow. Ed wasn't going to fight his father, who was now at Immortal Establishment alone. This sparring was also a way for both of them to know how much Ed had improved.
Arthur was stunned looking at the new monsters. Both of them were as strong as Ed and were releasing a threatening aura. "You're getting stronger…" Arthur was happy seeing the monsters. But, his breath stopped for a second when they withdrew their weapons. Although their weapons were only Epic quality, they were made by Ed who was a master blacksmith. Making them much better than other weapons of the same quality.
Both parties took their stance and started fighting. Arthur suppressed his power to Earth Establishment level 6, only two levels higher than Raikou who was now level 4.
Ed made the first move and rushed ahead with his Ren in full activation. His speed was astonishing, surprising even Arthur. Both of them clashed swords for a couple of times, sending shockwaves around the room. Ed's companions were providing him with support, while he handled the main fight. Ed's abilities were greatly enhanced with his Ren, making him able to fight equally with Arthur who was suppressing his power.
However, it was only thanks to his monsters' support. Arthur noticed that they Ed was still not fighting seriously, so he increased his power to Earth Establishment level 10. Ed felt the increase in power and activated his Sharingan, Ryūsui Seikūken, and En. This was the only way he could react to Arthur's movement speed. He was also using Ren in this state.
Ed and his companions were basically helpless even when using their full power. Only Raikou could handle Arthur somehow in his powered-up state. Arthur was only using a normal saber, but his abilities made him capable of handling it in a miraculous way. Ed was forced to use all three of his swords to be able to handle Arthur's swordplay.
Ed also used Shunpo while increasing its speed with his Spectral Shadow Steps. In this way, his speed was actually equal to Arthur's. This was an achievement no one in King Establishment could achieve, other than Ed. Raikou also used his lightning clad, while Gobuta and Goburou used Ken, maximizing their aura amount in their feet. All four of them were able to keep up and put some pressure on Arthur in this state. But, it wasn't long until they were fatigues due to using so much of their energy.
"You've greatly improved again, Ed" Arthur very proud. Although the academy was interrupted, Ed's improvement was worth it. "But what is that power you used? It feels very familiar." Arthur was referring to Nen.
"I wanted to talk to you about that, father."
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