The Bastard’s Way of Life of the Returning Swordsman

Episode 32

Flowering Ceremony (2)

‘I feel sorry for Captain Baek Gap Yonggi.’

Maehwagungju laughed bitterly at the scouts looking up at her blankly.

Julius had begged for trust.

Theo clearly said that he was spitting on himself, so don’t even think about looking at him.

It was a ‘warning’ that was spat out not only to the Maehwa Palace, but also to all the executives present.

Of course, no one seems to have heard the warning properly.

‘Still, I didn’t expect to go to the Black Iron Base.’

It was said that he had similar grades to Captain Torkel, so he seemed curious, so the vice-captain came to see him.

For those who usually have high noses, that alone must have been a big deal.

What can I do?

Still, the ‘Nine Dragons’ directly moved this side.

‘If you really want to win the heart of a talented person, there’s nothing better than having a face-to-face conversation.’

One corner of Princess Maehwa’s mouth curled up.

‘There… … It would be icing on the cake if the gift was added.’

“sleep… … !”

At that time, Ayan felt something and tried to shout something.

Whoa!

Prior to that, the space that existed between Theo and the Maehwa Palace was separated from the outside world.

In the world’s extremely slow time.

It seemed that only Theo and the Princess Maehwa were left in this world.

‘Glass space!’

Theo widened his eyes at the ‘signature’ of the Maehwa Palace owner, which he had only heard about.

The skill that only superhumans outside the human category can perform was mysterious to Theo.

The Maehwa Palace Lady seemed to find Theo’s reaction amusing, and she was smiling the entire time she licked her lips.

“There are a lot of distractions, so I don’t have much time, so let’s talk about the main topic.”

Main subject?

Theo wanted to speak, but he couldn’t part his lips.

Because he hasn’t reached that level yet.

“The ＜dragon claws＞ you were using… … It must have been ‘seeing’ and copying the sword of the head of the household and Baek Gap Yonggi, right?」

Theo’s eyes widened on their own.

「I also realized something after looking at the sword of the head family, and there is something that has been completed. I’ll give it to you as a gift.”

“… … !”

Unexpectedly, I clenched my fists.

“＜Sky Flower Rain＞. I call it that.”

At that moment, the entire glass space was in full bloom with red plum blossoms.

‘There is something like this… … !’

Theo unknowingly burst into exclamation.

It was because the plum trees that grew here and there and the plum blossoms that grew there were so beautiful.

The Maehwagungju was standing under the tallest plum tree among them.

Wearing a white suit and holding a red sword in one hand, she looked like a painting.

through-

The Maehwa Palace moved her steps slowly and began swinging her sword.

Then the plum blossoms burst into buds all at once.

Red petals falling in the sky with the wind.

The sword of the Maehwa Palace showed a very slow but colorful change.

As the sword moved gently between the petals, it drew circles of various sizes.

The curious thing was that each time the petals gathered inside and spread out repeatedly, they did not know how to fall to the ground.

It looked as if the flower petals were circling around the Maehwagungju, who was dancing a sword dance.

Theo also encountered various herbivores while encountering various arcane swordsmanships.

There was such an unusual flow in it that I wondered if that was really possible.

But more shocking.

‘It’s all in one breath!’

At least dozens of changes were hidden in a single swing.

12, 24, 36, 48… … .

Theo did not miss any of the changes and followed them quickly.

Then, when 120 changes and 120 circles were completed.

Wow!

The Maehwa Palace quietly lowered her sword.

The petals that rose upward in a swirl around her also fell beautifully like a fountain.

It looked like rain falling from the sky.

‘Sky flower rain… … !’

I wondered why it was given that name.

“Did you see it?”

The gentle gaze of the Maehwagungju turned this way again.

thump thump thump!

My heart beat wildly.

The thrill you get when you see something wonderful.

“I see.”

The Maehwa Palace Lady laughed.

Theo nodded blankly.

“The family head’s sword is strong. Like a dragon’s breath falling from the sky. burn everything On the other hand, the sword of Captain Baek Gap Yonggi is fierce. It rips out anything that gets in the way.”

Theo recalled Kyle’s sword that he faced at the Law Office.

There was something intense and overwhelming.

It seemed that no one could go against it.

So what about Julius?

It was fast.

It’s so hard to follow with your eyes.

It was as if no one wanted to get caught.

“I am different from them. Incorporates numerous changes. Trying to trap everything in it and swallow it. The dragon I seek… … It is because it is.”

Theo recalled the 120 circles and herbivores contained in one breath.

Rather than unraveling all of them slowly, if you spread them out by melting them in the beam of light.

It seemed that no one could get out of there.

‘If you look at swordsmanship alone, they say that the head of the family is the best in the north that needs to be taken down… … !’

Theo burst out in exclamation.

“Then I will ask. What dragon are you seeking?」

“… … !”

And the Maehwa Palace lord’s last question threw my mind.

the dragon he seeks.

The shape of the dragon he wants to reach… … what was it

No. Was there such a thing?

Whoa!

At that moment, the glass space surrounding Theo and the plum palace collapsed and all the plum trees disappeared.

Theo stood on the ground, and the Princess Maehwa stood on the roof.

Theo felt a little bewildered.

I really wanted to be able to accept these.

“Princess Maehwa, did you really show ‘that’… … ?”

When everyone blinked their eyes, not knowing what had happened, only Ayan realized the sense of incongruity and hardened his impression.

The Princess Maehwa smiled, but gave no answer.

Instead, it was telephonic so that only Theo could hear it.

“A little while ago, it was said to be the first herbivore, ＜Full Blooming Plum Blossoms＞. This alone will be of great help to you ahead of the second flowering ceremony.”

Theo let out a laugh.

If this is only one second, then what the hell do the next ones look like?

“If you want to see more of this… … Come visit us anytime after the flowering ceremony.”

whooping… … .

The Maehwagungju disappeared again as quietly as it had appeared with a light laugh.

Theo finally felt like he was getting out of a dream little by little.

‘I took the one that was too big.’

In fact, he had no intention of doing good to the Maehwa Palace.

The threat to her disciples in the previous life is also a threat,

Because there were bound to be restrictions on movement inside the Maehwa Palace.

That’s why I was leaning towards Baegapyonggi University, which is free to do outside activities and easy to establish a position in.

Suddenly it happened like this.

Of course, there was also a way to just pretend not to know and wipe your mouth.

I didn’t like that either.

‘Wouldn’t it be okay to enlist in the 100th Army as a disciple of Princess Maehwa?’

While I’m alone and thinking comfortably.

“To think that the Maehwa Palace lord taught me directly… … !”

“This makes our conditions look so weak.”

“Shit! I can’t. I need to inform headquarters about this quickly and get approval again.”

“I will come back. Please don’t forget us.”

The scouts intuitively realized that it would be difficult to conciliate Theo and moved to another place.

Only Ayan looked at Theo while licking his lips as if he was regretful, and left for the last time.

There was no one to disturb him.

An empty seat, as if it had always been like that.

‘once… … Shall we try?’

Theo wiggled his hands and began to walk slowly.

I wanted to bring out the things that shimmered in my head and see them.

self-

Herbivore in full bloom of plum blossoms.

As small circles were drawn one after another, the petals began to appear.

However, the petals were a little different from those of the Maehwagungju.

As the name ＜dragon’s claw＞ suggests, it is still sharp, but also contains softness.

He repeated what the Maehwa Palace had said several times.

-What dragon are you pursuing?

At this moment, he was immersed in samadhi.

And.

“… … .”

A woman kept the spot in the dark until the end.

* * *

For the past three days, the main gate of Dongbaek Palace has been crowded with countless people.

It was because of the spread of rumors that Theo showed greed in not only his performance at the first flowering ceremony, but also the plum palace owner.

-They haven’t decided where Seom-ho will be assigned yet!

-A few months ago, Baek Gap Yonggi Corps offered to enlist, but he turned it down, so he said he wasn’t interested in becoming a dragon knight!

-You seem to be interested in the right of succession, so it seems like you are looking for a place to be a background!

With all sorts of speculations and rumors surrounding Theo, it’s only natural that many people’s attention is focused on him.

Storm Sword, Black Iron Base, Law Office, Central Office… … .

I sent people and gifts from many places,

But they all had to turn away without even seeing Theo’s face.

-I want to focus on training first in preparation for the second flowering ceremony.

Throwing a reason like that, who can say anything?

There were quite a few hawks among those who could not cross the wall of Dongbaek Palace.

finally.

In the middle of a pile of gifts that the owner has not opened.

all over again-

Suddenly, a gigantic eight-wheeled carriage arrived in front of the front door.

At first glance, the chariot was adorned with various jewels and glittered brilliantly.

– Me, what is that?

-Where did you come from again this time… … omg!

-Basque Workshop! It’s a Basque workshop!

-Furthermore, to the Docheolmun Gate (饕餮紋) … ? Come on, no way!

The crowd gathered in front of Dongbaek Palace to see Theo, the protagonist of the rumor, from a distance, soon fell into astonishment.

It was because of the shape of a demon painted on the door of the wagon.

Docheolmun!

It was the mark of the ‘horse farm’ that created today’s Basque Workshop as the best field farm group.

just as expected.

crunch-

“Whoa-!”

At the same time as the door of the wagon with a gate was opened, a thick layer of smoke spread like fog.

And the elongated beauty of the legs revealed beneath it.

Then, the moment the female elf with the smoking pipe in her mouth completely got off the carriage, the audience was startled.

The magistrate Kirson, who said that even the head of the family, Kyle Ragnar, cannot easily see his face without a reservation, has appeared.

“Damn you bastard. If it would not be enough even if he personally came to visit me, would you tell this old woman to come?”

Kirsson chewed on his smoking pipe with a disapproving expression, then scolded the innocent porters for no reason.

“Hey there! Didn’t move things properly? If something hurts, are you going to compensate? Even if you work all your life and pay it back, you can’t even buy a single ornament from the hilt!”

“Joe, I will be careful!”

“sorry!”

The six porters carefully moved the wooden box, well over 2 meters in size, while sweating profusely.

Not only was it bound with golden silk, but even the door was embedded in the lid.

It was something that seemed precious even at first sight.

-no way… … Majang gave a gift to Seomho… … ?

-That’s also Docheolmun’s treasured sword!

-Docheolmun’s treasured sword… … . I heard that the Commissioner of the Law Commission also requested last year but was rejected for not being qualified.

– Wow… … ! What the hell are you two doing?

Exclamations of admiration erupted from the crowd.

That moment,

Awesome!

The door of Dongbaek Palace, which had been tightly closed for three days, was wide open.

Kirsson strode into it.

* * *

“Really… … One of the merchants is really great.”

As soon as Kirson entered Dongbaek Palace, he had to listen to Cecilia’s nagging.

“How could you make such a judgment in a situation like this?”

“huh! It’s absolutely free, but shouldn’t it be properly promoted if you do something like this?”

It was all intentional that Kirson appeared in front of a large crowd with a fancy carriage and had strong men carry the wooden box of Tao Cheol-mun.

As the Basque workshop will support Camellia Palace in the future, it is a warning that no one should pay attention to other workshops.

And Theo Ragnar directed the advertisement aiming at the activity with the magic sword.

Rumors must have spread all over Winterer by now.

‘Quheh heh heh! How much money is that all! From now on, Winterer will be on Kirson’s palm!’

Of course, Kirsson did not show such joy as much as possible.

It was clear that he would be harassed by his stepdaughter all day long.

“That’s about defective products… … Sigh! That’s it. Even if I keep arguing, only my mouth hurts. Anything more than that?”

“Very perfect.”

Cecilia’s eyes lit up for a moment.

Kirsson never lies, even when he reveals the money.

To the point where you can call yourself ‘perfect’.

Quality will never be low.

Kirson gestured at the secretary to quickly open the lid of the wooden box.

Click!

The moment the lid of the wooden box was opened wide.

“Oh my… … medical charge… … !”

Cecilia kept exclaiming with sparkling eyes.