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24.92% Looking Forward to Another World / Chapter 86: Disappointment

章節 86: Disappointment

At this moment, Riezel was stunned.

He had never expected that the special swordsmanship he had found in this library would be such an extraordinary one—a swordsmanship that could transform one's body like a dragon.

Practicing swordsmanship and becoming a dragon?

What kind of concept was this?

Regardless, his first impression was disbelief, but shortly afterward, excitement crept in.

The fact that the requirements for practicing this swordsmanship aligned with him, needing individuals with abundant magical energy, made him even more intrigued. Ordinary people wouldn't stand a chance of successfully practicing it.

'Could it be that Yuri specifically chose this swordsmanship for me?' Riezel couldn't help but think so and decided he would ask about this later.

For now, he was eager to see and learn this special swordsmanship. As for the warning about the extremely high difficulty of practice mentioned in the captions, he chose to ignore it.

With the existence of 'Fool's Obsession', his growth speed and limits were significantly boosted. If he couldn't master this swordsmanship, then perhaps no one could.

With that mindset, Riezel started reading the 'Holy Dragon Sword Style'.

However, as he read further, his eyebrows began to furrow, and the excitement in his eyes gradually faded.

'No fucking way... This swordsmanship is actually missing the crucial breathing style?' Riezel thought speechlessly.

Yes, this swordsmanship had a flaw.

Swordsmanship typically consists of two essential components—the swordsmanship itself and the breathing technique, also known as the breathing style.

All swordsmanship in this world involves practicing sword techniques while employing a specific breathing technique to stimulate magical energy within one's body. This approach enhances magical energy, invigorating the body and gradually enhancing its power, step by step.

In other words, the breathing style in swordsmanship was the key to allowing practitioners to transcend the ordinary.

Without a breathing style, any swordsmanship was just a common sword technique, a set of moves, or skills. While it might have contributed to the body, it lacked the stimulating effect of magical energy and the refining effect on the body.

Naturally, without a breathing style, even if one practiced special swordsmanship, it was impossible to develop special abilities like releasing flame or wind into their sword slashes. It might have even lacked the said astonishing growth efficiency.

The Holy Dragon Sword Style in Riezel's hands was missing this crucial breathing style, leaving only sword moves and sword techniques.

Such special swordsmanship, not to mention being stronger than advanced swordsmanship, fell short even when compared to elementary swordsmanship without the accompanying breathing style.

In short, this Holy Dragon Sword Style was nothing more than a disappointment.

'Why is the breathing style that should be the most important missing?' Riezel pondered. 'Could it be intentionally separated and stored elsewhere?'

If that were true, wouldn't it mean that Yuri didn't bring him here to learn this special swordsmanship?

Riezel felt a bit confused.

'Whatever, let's go ask.'

He decided to not dwell on it; if there were questions, he would just go and ask her directly.

However, Riezel decided to memorize the Holy Dragon Sword Style. With his extraordinary memory, even if he didn't take the book out of the library, he could recall all the content after spending some time.

'Done.'

About half an hour later, he closed his eyes, recalled the memorized information, confirmed its accuracy, put back the book of Holy Dragon Sword Style on the shelf, and left.

===

At this moment, the sky was still early.

After leaving the library, Riezel had initially planned to go directly to find Yuri. However, considering that she was likely entertaining a guest at this moment, he abandoned this plan and headed toward the courtyard.

He wanted to practice the Holy Dragon Sword Style in the courtyard for a while, to see if there was anything special about this special swordsmanship that lacked the crucial breathing style.

With nothing else to do and no dungeon to challenge in this world, Riezel could only use this method for training and confirmation, while passing the time.

However, just as he descended the stairs, preparing to go to the first floor, he was intercepted by someone.

"Hello."

A middle-aged man with a beard, dressed like a steward and somewhat resembling a shrewd merchant, stopped Riezel.

"You are...?"

Riezel stopped in his tracks, looking at the man with a merchant-like appearance.

"I am the steward of the Basolo family."

The Basolo family's steward bowed to Riezel, his face full of smiles, but his tone carried an imperceptible arrogance.

"Basolo family?" Riezel raised his eyebrows.

Wasn't that the family to which the son, whom Yuri didn't particularly like, belonged?

"Do you have business with me?" Riezel asked straightforwardly, not displaying a hostile attitude but not overly humble either.

"There is indeed a something..."

The steward, seeing Riezel's calm demeanor, looked a bit disappointed, but still smiled.

"Young Master, since you can freely move around here, your status should be quite high, right?"

"I'm just a guest here, living here temporarily. Nothing to do with status." Riezel answered indifferently. "If you have something to say, say it directly, no need for beating around the bush."

"If that's the case, then I'll be direct."

The steward suddenly approached with a smile, handing over a heavy pouch to Riezel.

"Please accept this, Young Master."

Upon seeing the pouch, Riezel's heart stirred.

Although he hadn't seen what was inside the heavy pouch he held, judging from the feel, it was likely to be coins, like the currency circulating in Orario. He had brought money before, so he could naturally judge from the touch what was inside.

But—

"What does this mean?" Riezel raised the heavy money pouch in his hand, a look of intrigue shining in his eyes as he gazed at the steward.

The steward seemed not to notice and simply touched his own beard, smiling.

"This is just a small deposit; you can do anything with it." The steward said with an apologetic smile. "If you feel it's not enough, then you can provide a bit of information to me, and I'll certainly add a little more."

"Information, huh?" Riezel raised an eyebrow. "Such as?"

"For example, some information related to Marquis Frenzel..."

The steward blinked, displaying a look of 'you know what I mean' on his face.

"It could be anything, from personal hobbies to family secrets. As long as you're willing to reveal it to our Basolo family, my young master will surely reward you generously."

Upon hearing that, Riezel knew exactly what the steward of the Basolo family's intention was.

He wanted to gather information about Yuri.

Whether it was personal hobbies or family secrets, he was interested in it all. As for why he was gathering this information, it was not hard to guess that it wasn't for anything good.

Thinking back to Yuri's displeasure when she heard someone was visiting, Riezel suddenly understood her a bit.

Undoubtedly, this Basolo family must have done such things quite often.

"Alright..." Riezel smirked, collecting the heavy money pouch in his hand. "Although I don't know any family secrets, I do know a personal hobby of Yuri—I mean, Marquis Frenzel."

"What is it?" The steward became energetic instantly.

"Marquis Frenzel seems to enjoy drinking unique-flavored black tea." Riezel expressionlessly said. "Such as the very bitter kind... She seems quite fond of it."

"Very bitter black tea, is it?" The steward was slightly stunned. "Are there people out there who actually enjoy bitter tea?"

"That's why I called it unique." Riezel chuckled. "If someone can accompany Marquis Frenzel for her favorite afternoon tea, her mood will surely be excellent."

"I see..." The steward nodded understandingly and then smiled. "Thank you for the information, Young Master. I'll look for you next time."

With that, the steward left with enthusiasm, leaving only Riezel behind.

"So, this is the nobility of this kingdom, huh..." Riezel muttered as he watched the steward's departing figure.

In his tone, there was a mixture of annoyance and sarcasm.

The steward's demeanor and behavior once again reminded him of some unpleasant experiences from his previous life.

"Tch, whatever, it's none of my business." Riezel turned and left.

Right now, he just wanted to practice swordsmanship; that way, he could properly dispel the slight frustration building up in his heart.

===

*Swish—*

In the courtyard, next to the pavilion, Riezel wielded a wooden sword, dancing with the sword skillfully.

He started with a downward slash, followed by a quick lift and a diagonal cut. After a swift return, he executed a powerful thrust, causing the air to whistle.

As he swung the sword, not only was his speed surprisingly quick, but there was also a sense of powerful and forceful momentum. Whether slashing or thrusting, it felt like an explosive burst of power.

When Riezel finally stopped, he realized that practicing swordsmanship in this manner had left him drenched in sweat after just one session.

'This Holy Dragon Sword Style is no joke...' Riezel commented inwardly, somewhat amazed. 'Being able to use all muscles with just a few movements and having such a marvelous power application technique, no wonder it's considered special swordsmanship.'

Examining the effects of training with the Holy Dragon Sword Style, Riezel was surprised at its effectiveness.

'This swordsmanship is far superior to Ais's swordsmanship... If continued, it might yield some amazing results.'

Riezel felt both astonished and regretful.

'Continuing like this, even at my level, could have some benefits, right?'

He marveled at the thought and felt a tinge of disappointment.

'Unfortunately, the most important breathing style is missing; otherwise, this swordsmanship would be incredibly strong.'

Without the breathing style, he still experienced some benefits, but he still wondered whether the absence of the breathing style was intentional or accidental.

While practicing, Riezel casually contemplated this matter. However, after a while, he noticed a sudden commotion.

"I won't give up! Miss Yuri!"

A young man dressed as a noble suddenly appeared at the mansion's gate, shouting toward the inside. Accompanying him was the shady-looking steward from before, voicing support.

Riezel paused his movement, observing the noble-dressed young man.

The young man continued yelling and causing a ruckus, soliciting assistance from his escort.

Before long, Yuri emerged from the mansion.

However, her expression didn't look too pleased.


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章節 87: Marriage Proposal?

Riezel had no idea what Yuri and the young master of the Basolo family had discussed.

The distance was too far, and unless the young master and his subordinates shouted loudly as they did just now, he couldn't hear any sound.

However, Yuri's complexion didn't look good.

Riezel could tell that she had said something to the young master with a cold expression that made him particularly excited, continuously exclaiming phrases like 'No!' 'It's impossible!' and 'I will never give up!'.

That appearance, how to describe it? It was like a devoted dog rejected by his goddess.

In fact, it really seemed like that.

Shaking his head to disperse these useless thoughts, Riezel stopped paying attention to the commotion and continued practicing swordsmanship by the pavilion.

Each practice session left him sweating, yet due to the rapid stamina recovery thanks to the 'Healing Power' development ability, he felt no exhaustion.

It was indeed a peculiar sensation.

After practicing like this for about half an hour, the Basolo family's young master, who resembled a defeated dog, finally ran off with tears and snot, leaving his steward and subordinates hastily chasing after him.

Not long after, the luxurious carriage parked outside the door was driven away, and the neatly arranged knights followed suit, creating quite a stir.

Only then did Riezel put down his sword, wipe the sweat off his forehead, and look at Yuri's figure.

She remained standing at the mansion's entrance, her expression unchanged even as the Basolo family's people departed. She conversed with Marilyn—or rather, issued some instructions, only letting Marilyn leave later.

Shortly afterward, Yuri finally made eye contact with Riezel.

It was only at this moment that her expression eased a bit, with a lingering sense of helplessness in her eyes as she walked toward him.

"You've been here the whole time?" Yuri asked with a casual tone as she sat down in the pavilion, observing Riezel, who was drenched in sweat and holding a wooden sword.

"Yeah..." Riezel shrugged, placing the wooden sword borrowed from the bodyguard aside. "Your suitor or something?"

He was, of course, referring to the son and the so-called young master of the Basolo family.

"I guess so..." Yuri expressed indifference, her tone plain. "A troublesome one."

"Hmm..." Riezel smirked, tossing a money pouch onto the table. "I find him pretty straightforward, y'know? Managed to bribe his way to me. I'm guessing people in this mansion must've been bothered quite a bit by his people."

At his words, Yuri remained silent, only staring at the money pouch on the table with an expression of annoyance.

Without a doubt, such incidents were not occurring for the first time.

After a long while, she suddenly spoke.

"I have to return home..."

Yuri's words initially surprised Riezel, but he quickly understood.

"To the Frenzel territory?"

As a marquis of Jinas, the Frenzel family naturally possessed territory. Located to the north of Jinas, the climate was cold, not with constant snowfall but characterized by a perpetual winter, making it unsuitable for a large population.

Considering Yuri's status and position, she could have requested a central territory from the kingdom, but she didn't. Despite the Frenzel family's decline, they still held onto their own land.

After being granted a marquis title, Yuri reclaimed her family's ancestral territory and didn't seek additional land. This led to the Frenzel family's holdings being in remote areas within Jinas.

The main residence of the Frenzel family was within that territory, while the current mansion in the royal capital served as their secondary one.

In other words, Riezel was currently in the Frenzel family's secondary residence in Jinas's royal capital.

Due to her role as the chief court magician, Yuri often had to leave her territory to handle work in the royal capital, hence her ownership of a mansion here. Now, she seemed prepared to leave the royal capital and return to her territory.

Riezel couldn't believe that this had nothing to do with that young master of the Basolo family.

"What's going on, really?" Riezel finally asked the crucial question.

Yuri seemed reluctant to speak, but seeing his direct and sincere gaze, she fell silent for a while before sighing.

"The Basolo family has proposed a marriage alliance to my family..." Yuri said in a grim mood. "It seems my family has agreed."

Upon hearing this, Riezel's expression became peculiar.

"What? Your family agreed to a marriage proposed by someone else?" Riezel questioned in a surprised tone. "Can they even decide such things for you?"

One couldn't blame him for saying so.

If Yuri were just a mere wealthy daughter from a noble family, it wouldn't be unusual for her family to arrange a marriage. Noble families were often involved in such alliances.

However, the peculiarity arose from the fact that it concerned Yuri.

The reason was simple.

In the Frenzel family, Yuri was the head of the family.

Because she took over the Frenzel family, becoming a Strategic-Class Magician, the kingdom regarded her as a treasure, and it was because of her that the family had its current standing.

Therefore, she was the sky of the Frenzel family, the true ruler and a decisive master.

In the Frenzel family, who had the authority to decide her marriage?

Perhaps even the King of Jinas himself, when considering arranging a marriage, had to take into account Yuri's mood. Otherwise, if this Strategic-Class Magician became discontent, it would be a disastrous situation for the kingdom.

In such a situation, who could decide to marry her off?

Riezel's evaluation of her as 'one of the most impressive characters in this world' was not just a casual remark.

It was understandable that he seemed to be getting a bit confused.

"My father agreed to this without my consent."

With just one sentence, Yuri revealed to him how helpless she was.

However, after saying that, she noticed that his complexion had also become somewhat unpleasant.

"What's wrong?" Yuri asked doubtfully.

"...It's nothing."

Naturally, Riezel wouldn't tell her that her words reminded him of his grandfather's unilateral decision in his previous life, forcing him to marry the overweight daughter of a nouveau riche family.

"So, you're going back to oppose this marriage?" Riezel asked as he understood why she suddenly decided to go back.

To his question, she has only one response.

"Without my consent, this so-called marriage won't stand."

Yuri's indifferent words were entirely different from her usual demeanor in front of Riezel.

In front of him, she appeared as a girl who lacked friends, enjoyed chatting with friends, and found happiness even in small things. But at this moment, she was a strong and cold head of a major noble family.

This was the true nature of the girl, a facade she usually displayed in front of others.

"Then I wish you a safe journey." Riezel could only say a farewell.

However—

"What are you talking about?" Yuri said somewhat oddly. "Aren't you coming with me too?"

"Huh? Me? Why?" Riezel was taken aback, pointing at himself.

"Of course..." Yuri chuckled as she looked at his surprised expression, her mood finally improving. "Are you planning to stay here and wait to be attacked by that so-called Heretic Assassin?"

"Doesn't this place have a magic defense system?" Riezel was genuinely puzzled. "It should be safe for me to stay here, right?"

"That's when I'm here..." Yuri explained. "The magic defense system in this residence is set up to protect me and operates fully only when I'm present. Once I leave, the defense system automatically shuts down most of its functions to conserve energy. It's a magic program set by the kingdom's court magicians when they arranged the defense system in this residence. Even I can't control it."

With that explanation, she found it necessary to take him along for his safety.

"You must be kidding, right?" Riezel was speechless.

"Nope, I'm serious." Yuri said, quite amused. "You don't want to come home with me?"

"Heh..." Riezel laughed lightly and rolled his eyes, which was rare.

Was this a question of willingness? No, it was a matter of reason!

"In what way and reason should I go home with you? As a homeless guy you brought in from outside or something?" Riezel said with a raised eyebrow.

"Pfttt..."

His words made Yuri's burst into laughter.

But that was not wrong.

Being brought home by a woman of similar age, neither relative nor friend, would easily lead to misunderstandings.

In the medieval era, especially, bringing in someone unclear from the outside could be a matter of great seriousness, almost as severe as being mistaken for a criminal.

"Okay..." Yuri thought for a moment. "I'll tell people at home that I invited you home as a guest in the name of a friend from the academy."

"Friend from the academy?" Riezel was stunned.

"You do know, right?" Yuri smiled and said, "I used to be a student at Spriller Academy. Although we're the same age, I graduated early. Strictly speaking, I can be considered your senior, no?"

At her words, Riezel was at a loss.

Spriller Academy was regarded as the most prestigious national magic school on the continent. There were four such magic schools in total on the Akasha continent, each established by one of the four major countries and located within their respective capitals.

Spriller Academy, founded by Jinas, stood as the most prestigious magic school, and it was the very place attended by the original Riezel.

Yuri, on the other hand, had already graduated early, making her his senior.

"Alright, come home with me, Junior~" Yuri said with a teasing smile. "I'll take good care of you~"

Hearing her teasing, Riezel's eye corner twitched, and he didn't feel like talking anymore.


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