REAPER SCANS
Swordmaster’s Youngest Son
[Translator – Junseo]
[Proofreader – Valirius]
Volume 10 Chapter 395 - Even Concealed, it Cannot be Hidden (5)
It was impossible to keep access to the Garden of Swords restricted and maintain the blockade for the entirety of Huphester.
Because a war hadn’t actually broken out. No matter how powerful Runcandel was in Huphester, they couldn’t continue to inconvenience all of the residents without any justification.
And the cause of the situation had already been secretly spread among the residents of Karlon and intelligence agents.
Jin Runcandel had caused an incident.
And the rumor was spreading. Like a buoy that floats back to the surface no matter how hard you push it, rumors about Jin circulated among the residents of Huphester.
The rumours started with the correct information that the 12th flag-bearer was in a critical state.
There were of course rumors of a rebellion in the Garden of Swords, which could be interpreted differently depending on one’s point of view. There was even the dangerous rumor that the 12th flag-bearer had defeated all the other flag-bearers and even surpassed the acting head of the clan.
Amidst the growing flood of rumors, Runcandel had to make a decision.
Eventually, within five days of Jin waking up, Runcandel had lifted all the blockades and returned Huphester to its original state.
Since they weren’t going to punish Jin, it was better that the truth spread rather than rumors.
(Jin Runcandel, the 12th flag-bearer of Runcandel, the greatest clan of swordmasters on the entire continent… Destroyed the Garden of Swords!)
(The clan of swords was actually a clan of magic swords. Huphester shakes at his turbulent declaration that he will return Runcandel to a clan of magic swordsmen.)
(The lightning energy used by Jin Runcandel during his time as a provisional flag-bearer was actually the power of the ancient Illustrious Legend Tribe that disappeared thousands of years ago… About that.)
(Will Runcandel see Jin Runcandel as a traitor or as a flag-bearer of progress?)
(‘I will become the head of the clan’ — The passionate declaration he made in the Garden of Swords… It’s been made known that the 3rd flag-bearer Luntia Runcandel made the same declaration. There is a high possibility that the Runcandel succession will turn into a three-way battle.)
(The declaration to become the head of the clan spreads like a fever! The 4th flag-bearer, Dipus Runcandel, and 7th flag-bearer, Mary Runcandel, once again declare their intention not to give up the throne. Is it perhaps a 5-way battle?)
(Is the 2nd flag-bearer’s position still certain?)
(The cries of the people of Huphester who want Jin Runcandel — Where is he now?)
As soon as the blockade was lifted, articles started pouring out like crazy.
As always, reporters who favored Jin, led by Dino Zeglun, had their pens busy for a while.
The emergence of a hero was always satisfying. The public had been enthusiastic about Jin Runcandel since the Holy Kingdom Incident, and since then, the name had long been synonymous with heroism.
Normally, Runcandel wouldn’t have left the newspapers that wrote such articles alone.
But for now, it would be quite burdensome to suppress the press. They would gain nothing from killing those who favored Jin.
Rather, it would be poisonous for them. Moreover, similar articles were already being published one after another outside of Huphester, so Jin’s presence had become something that couldn’t be hidden.
Of course, along with the endless stream of praise, reporters from the opposing sides were also having a hectic time.
(Runcandel was a magic swordsman clan? It’s groundless, Runcandel is a clan that became the conqueror of the continent with just one sword. How dare the 12th flag-bearer tarnish that glorious history?)
(Denying the legitimacy of the family is tantamount to treason, and it’s time for Runcandel to pass stern judgment.)
(The limitations of magic swordsmen have already been proven countless times throughout the history of mankind, so do not be fooled by the absurd words of the 12th flag-bearer…)
(His actions were too extreme for it to be overlooked as a departure from tradition. Anyone who describes this as merely a departure should have their skulls split open with an axe and displayed at the entrance to the Garden of Swords.)
(The lower flag-bearers have declared their intentions, but the 2nd flag-bearer still remains steadfast. The 2nd flag-bearer sends encouragement to the lower flag-bearers, saying, ‘Good competition is always necessary’… Indeed, dignity befitting the next head of the clan.)
(Where is that lunatic now?)
(Revoke the 12th flag-bearer’s position as a flag-bearer!)
While articles filled with praise and malice were causing a stir in the world…
There was only one thing that both media published in common. Where was Jin Runcandel now? Since visiting the mausoleum, Jin’s whereabouts were unknown, with the only news being that he left the Garden of Swords.
“Haha…!”
Zipfel’s First Tower of Magicians, the Tower of Stories.
As usual, Kelliark Zipfel was spending his time sitting in front of the crystal ball on the top floor. Beside him was a messy pile of articles from various countries that he had already read.
Contrary to what was known to the world, he had a boyish face. As he read the articles, underlining each word, he certainly looked like a white-haired young noble.
[What’s so funny this time?!]
The Fire Dragon, Kadun, was a distance away, grilling a skewer that was nearly five meters long with fire from his nostrils. Despite being in his true form, his face still looked as if he were annoyed.
“I’ve felt this for a while, but that youngest son of Runcandel. He really is amusing.”
[He’s amusing? Are you out of your mind?]
“Why? He made a complete mess of Runcandel, alone, at that age. Something even we, Zipfel, couldn’t accomplish. Even I feel pleasure reading that.”
Crunch!
Kadoon chewed and swallowed the undercooked skewer angrily.
[How much damage have we suffered so far because of that damn kid? Your brother is dead, the Demon God Orb was destroyed, and your alliance with Kinzelo has fallen apart. And the Holy Kingdom Incident… I don’t even want to talk about it. On top of that, we lost a Black Knight spy not long ago, Kelliark!]
“You should include a few Wraith Corps members as well.”
[Yeah, that should be included as well. And that’s not all, is it? A magic swordsman…! That bastard is breaking the oath!]
That was why Kadun was angry.
A thousand years ago, he and Zipfel had taken away Runcandel’s magic with such difficulty.
They could accept Jin shaking up the world as a magic swordsman. Because that could be solved by finding and killing him whenever necessary, or when they had the chance.
But hearing Jin declare that he would turn the entire clan back to a clan of magic swordsmen was unbearable.
Just thinking about how powerful Runcandel was back then was enough to make his teeth chatter and give him goosebumps.
“Calm down, Kadun.”
[You don’t know because you weren’t alive a thousand years ago. If it weren’t for those bastards… The world would have been completely ours from that point forward. I waited another thousand years because of those nightmarish magic swordsmen.]
“A thousand years isn’t that long for a dragon, is it?”
[A thousand years is long even for a dragon! Damn it, can’t you tell by how annoyed I am?]
“No, I know. How important this issue is.”
[We must meet the acting head of Runcandel again and pressure them. Tell them to not forget the oath.]
Kelliark then smiled faintly.
“No, we don’t need to do that.”
[You better have a good reason.]
“Of course. Think carefully, Kadun. From what I’ve seen, Runcandel’s 12th flag-bearer isn’t the type to act thoughtlessly. The reason he declared a clan of magic swordsmen so openly was because he definitely has something that’s protecting him.”
[Do you mean Cyron Runcandel?]
“Yes, Cyron Runcandel. The 12th flag-bearer must be trusting in his father. I don’t know how much of the secrets of the Black Sea Cyron shared with his youngest son, but one thing is certain…”
Cyron Runcandel hadn’t yet managed to enter the territory of the Five Kings of the Black Sea.
As Kelliark continued speaking, Kadun’s eyes widened.
[…It can’t be. They’ve been exploring with Runcandel’s strongest knights for decades. By now they should’ve definitely found the Five Kings’ territory.]
“I expected Cyron and his knights to as well. But judging by the 12th flag-bearer’s actions, forget looking for the Five Kings of the Black Sea, he’s most likely still wandering about.”
If Cyron had already found it, and had entered there, it would be impossible to leave for a while.
Jin wouldn’t have made the ‘Declaration of the Magic Swordsman’, then.
That was what Kelliark judged.
“The Black Sea is truly an unknown land. It’s not surprising that Cyron hasn’t found the territory of the kings.”
[Hm, that’s true.]
“Perhaps they’ve given up on finding the territory of the Black Sea’s Five Kings. So, while he’s still alive and well, he may be looking for an opportunity to break the oath by sending the 12th flag-bearer forward.”
[Either way, it’s annoying.]
“Kadun, in the end, Cyron is human. He won’t get what he wants.”
At those words, Kadun nodded quietly. A human, and one without much time left.
If Cyron disappeared, then Runcandel would no longer be a problem.
“Besides, the oath is just a symbol, what’s actually engraved in Runcandel’s blood is a curse. So don’t be impatient, and let’s just see. It’s quite fun as well.”
[Fine. Still, it would be a good idea to first check the whereabouts of Jin Runcandel. It’s bothering me.]
“That’s true. Let’s see, I’ll take a look at the crystal ball…”
[You can’t see anything through that!]
While Kadun was screaming in disbelief, what caught Kelliark’s eye was what was below the crystal ball.
A sealed letter. A letter to his precious son, Beradin Zipfel.
“…There’s no need to check. I found him. He’ll definitely go here.”
Kelliarc waved the letter.
[What’s that?]
* * *
While everyone was wondering about Jin’s whereabouts, Jin was simply spending time with his companions at his mansion in the Free City of Tikan.
He was peacefully reading articles while eating a Lythra cookie.
Then, Jet came running and handed Jin a letter.
“My lord! This letter came to Tikan with your alias. I think it’s an invitation.”
“Give it to me.”
Jin’s reaction suggested he’d been expecting this invitation.
Rip—!
When he opened the seal, the first thing he saw was the image of a lion biting a sword, the ‘Seal of the Sword King’.
Only the lord of Sword King Castle could use it.
(Paul Grey Mick! I invite you to the Sword King’s banquet.
Come and enjoy the Sword King Castle’s taste for the arts and allow your reputation to shine.
From Ron Hairan, the lord of Sword King Castle.
P.S. I had no choice but to send you this invitation because of my grandson. Don’t come if possible.
Don’t come!)
Jin burst into laughter after reading it.
It was clear to him how much Dante must’ve begged Ron Hairan to invite him to the banquet.
Jet let out a sigh after taking a glance at the letter.
“Haah, if he was going to be like this, he shouldn’t have sent you the invitation letter. Why did he send you one? How petty of that Sword King person.”
“Jet.”
“Yes, my lord?”
“Do you have any clothes suitable for a banquet?”
“I do… But why do you ask?”
“Get them ready. And let the others know. Let’s all go to see that petty person together.”
Reaper Scans
Translator – Junseo
Proofreader – Valirius
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