Raon swallowed nervously while looking at the trembling ground, which looked like it was about to explode, and Glennâs eyes, which were glowing in anger.
âIt was my mistake. I shouldnât have called her aunt here.â
He was just a collateral, not a direct line. It was normal for Glenn to be so furious because heâd called Aries his aunt even though she held the highest rank among the direct lines.
âHer prank is still bearing its result.â
After Aries was called âauntieâ for the first time, she kept visiting Raon every hour to force him to call him auntie until he was tired of it.
Because he kept repeatedly saying auntie so many times in that short time, he got so used to saying that.
You idiot.
Wrath giggled while watching Glennâs reddened face.
Thatâs why we shouldâve gone to eat instead of coming here.
âThereâs no way I can do that.â
Raon sighed while pushing away Wrath as he flew around while making fun of him.
âAunt?â
âDid you have an aunt?â
Runaan and Martha tilted their heads, surprised by the mention of his aunt.
âThe vice squad leaderâs aunt would beâŠâ
âSheâs from our house!â
âBut who would be that aunt⊠Ah! Could it be?!â
âLady Aries?â
The Light Wind division gasped upon remembering Glennâs first daughter, Aries.
âAhâŠâ
Burrenâs eyes widened as he looked at Raon, surprised by the mention of Aries.
âAunt. Aunt, you saidâŠâ
Glenn bit his dry lip tightly, even more irritated by the Light Wind division mentioning the aunt.
âPlease excuse me. I made a mistake.â
Raon knelt in front of Glenn and lowered his head.
âWhat I did was something that the head of house hates the most.â
Toeing the line was extremely important for Glenn.
Even though he got slightly closer to him from eating and training together, Raon was still not a direct line. Thatâs why he couldnât call Aries his aunt.
ââŠYou are well aware.â
Glenn nodded while looking at him coldly.
âYou should be careful in the future.â
He sighed deeply, as if he were forgiving him just once.
âYes.â
Raon lowered his head once again before he stood up.
âHaahâŠâ
âPhewâŠâ
He looked behind him upon hearing the sighs and saw Rimmer and Roenn shaking their heads while covering their foreheads.
âRaon Zieghart.â
Before he had time to think about why they were acting that way, Glenn called him once again, so he looked above the platform.
âReport what youâve been doing from the start of the mission.â
âUnderstood.â
Raon nodded and took a step forward.
âAfter the Holy Sword Alliance master and the White Blood Religionâs leader suddenly started their assault, I, along with the Light Wind division, destroyed the cityâs rampart in order to save the civiliansâŠâ
He told him everything that had happened so far, except for the parts where he summoned Wrath and destroyed Derusâs factory with the Black Market.
Hey, man!
Wrath glared at him while hitting his shoulder.
Why are you skipping the King of Essenceâs deeds? Tell him that he pulled the head of that weakling off and even treated those men!
âPlease be quiet!â
Raon rapidly slapped away Wrath because he was interfering once again without reading the mood.
âY-youâve slain a dragon?!â
âKaibar, thatâs the mad dragon who supposedly destroyed more than five cities!â
âWhat theâŠ?â
âHow did you even slay a dragon in that short time?!â
The Light Wind divisionâs astonishment was revealed in their eyes because theyâd never imagined that Raon would hunt down a dragon.
âHah, seriouslyâŠâ
âRaon, damn handsome!â
Martha shook her head upon hearing his ridiculous story, and Runaan happily clenched her small fist.
âUahâŠâ
Burrenâs reaction was especially violent. His chin trembled as he pointed his finger at Raon.
âRaon Zieghart.â
Glenn nodded calmly without being surprised at all, probably because Aries had told him about it before.
âYou shouldâve been aware that Chamberâs ring had two different abilities.â
âYes, I knew.â
âThe first one consists of sending someone else to a location you know about, and the second summons someone you know to your location. Why didnât you summon me there?â
Despite his expectations, Glenn didnât ask about the dragon but the incident before then.
âI thought that the Light Wind division was going to die if I summoned you, my lord, even though I would be saved.â
Raon said exactly what heâd thought back then.
âThe team leaders, Mark Goetten, and Dorian were in such serious conditions that even your arrival wouldnât have saved them.â
âYou were bounced away when the barrier was destroyed, but you were lucky. You wouldâve died if anything went slightly differently.â
âI didnât consider my life important back then. I was just fixated on saving them.â
The Light Wind division hung their heads while biting their lips or clutching their chests as they listened to Raon.
âI see.â
Glenn slowly nodded and looked at Dorian.
âDorian Sephia.â
âAh, yes!â
Dorian straightened his neck even though his shoulders were trembling.
âWerenât you afraid of Orgos?â
âI-I was afraid of him. My tongue wouldnât even move as it should.â
âThen why did you lie to him and claim that you were Raon?â
âI was afraid of dying, but having Sir Raon die was even more fr-frightening.â
Dorian rubbed his belly pocket with two hands and continued, âI thought Iâd rather die myself and forced myself to speak.â
âEveryone seems to agree with you.â
Glenn nodded, taking that response as the entire Light Wind divisionâs response rather than just Dorianâs.
âWhat do you think the condition to become true companions is?â
No one responded to his question.
âItâs whether you can prioritize your companionâs life over yours. This doesnât happen from simply spending a long time together. You need trust between people for it to happen. Itâs such a difficult feat, yet youâve achieved it at your young age.â
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Glennâs voice had a hint of laughter in it. It was the softest voice that Raon had ever heard from him.
âYou brought glory to Zieghartâs name during the Five Divine Ordersâ festival, rescued the civilians from the attack of Five Demons, and fought for your companions with your lives on the line. Everyone in the Light Wind division shall be bestowed with a golden tablet and a high-grade elixir!â
Glenn was looking at the Light Wind division with warmth instead of the usual boredom in his eyes.
âE-everyone in the Light Wind division?â
âAre we really also getting a golden tablet?â
âI-is that even possible?â
âIsnât this the first time that the entire division was rewarded with a golden tablet?â
The Light Wind divisionâs jaws dropped, surprised by the abundant reward of a golden tablet each.
âAhâŠâ
Raon also gasped because it was far more than heâd expected.
âBut is this really going to be fine?â
He could clearly see that the palace masters were going to shout that it couldnât happen, but Glenn shook his hand towards Roenn with nonchalant eyes, implying that heâd already made up his mind.
The man called the Destructive King of the North mustâve been a lot moodier than heâd expected.
âItâs ready.â
Roenn went on the platform, holding a large plate in his hands.
âRaon Zieghart, step forward.â
Raon looked behind him. He met the eyes of Martha, Runaan, Burren, and everyone in the Light Wind division before he walked up to Glennâs throne.
âYou should be well aware that you were lucky even if I donât tell you.â
âYes.â
âYou canât always be lucky on the battlefield. You should think carefully about what you should do next time if the same thing happens next time.â
âIâll keep it in mind.â
Glenn nodded at him as an expression of his trust and gave him the golden tablet and elixir that Roenn had delivered to him.
âLetâs talk about slaying the mad dragon later.â
He shook his hand, gesturing for him to go back down.
âThank you.â
Argh!
Raon bowed politely to Glenn, and Wrath started to rampage again.
Why is the King of Essence not getting anything?! The King of Essence was the one who killed them all and healed them all!
âIâll give you food! You got it!â
Just like silencing a puppy by telling them about food, Raon tried to convince Wrath as he went down the platform.
âBurren Zieghart, step forward.â
âAh, yes!â
Burren was blankly staring at Raon and hurriedly went onto the platform. His gaze and reaction were strange for some reason.
Huhu.
Wrath giggled while watching Burren.
âWhy are you laughing now?â
Something interesting is going to happen soon.
He rolled his lips into a smile while watching Burrenâs back. His smile was filled with cunning and anticipation at the same time.
âHaa.â
Raon shook his head and looked up at the platform.
âTh-thank you!â
Burren bit his lip tightly, deeply moved by getting a golden tablet for the first time, and bowed to Glenn.
âIâll show you my improvement in the future.â
On the other hand, Martha was brimming with confidence as she took the golden tablet and elixir, as if she was getting what she deserved.
âIs there any sweet elixir?â
ââŠI donât have anything like that.â
Runaan wasnât too interested in the golden tablet, instead asking for a cold and sweet elixir.
After that, everyone in the Light Wind divisionâincluding Dorian, Krein, and Mark Goettenâreceived a golden tablet and an elixir.
It was fine for the golden tablet, but the fact that he was handing out an elixir suitable for each member of the Light Wind division implied that heâd prepared in advance.
âTh-thank you!â
âThank you!â
Yua and Yulius were the last ones to receive the golden tablet. They gave him a big nod before going down the platform.
âYouâve done an excellent job living up to the name of Zieghartâs swordsman. Leave now and get some rest.â
Glenn nodded at the Light Wind division before he supported his chin on his fist. His eyes were filled with boredom. The ceremony seemed to be over.
Wham!
Roenn had moved to the back before they knew it and opened the large door for them.
The Light Wind division quietly leaned forward before leaving the audience chamber one after the other.
âW-wait?!â
Rimmer pointed at himself with his finger and blinked.
âYou didnât give me anything though?â
He shouted that he didnât get any rewards, but no one cared about him.
âWait, you said that you were giving them to everyone in the Light Wind division! Iâm also part of the Light Wind division! Wait, Iâm the division leader!â
ââŠâŠâ
The Light Wind division covered their ears as they left the audience chamber, and Glenn ignored him.
âErm, my lord.â
Raon was about to leave after everyone else but turned around to look at Glenn.
âYes, Raon! You tell him!â
Rimmer shook his fist, asking him to say something for him.
âI heard from Lady Aries that you fended off the Holy Sword Alliance master and the White Blood Religionâs leader on your own. Are you okay?â
âUhhâŠâ
Glenn didnât respond, and the fist supporting his chin started to tremble. He covered his mouth with his trembling hand.
âWhy does he look so displeasedâŠ?â
You idiot!
Wrath smacked Raonâs head.
That geezerâs realm has transcended the species. Of course he would feel unpleasant because he is being looked down upon! Why donât you realize the obvious thing?!
âAhâŠâ
Raon was about to apologize once again when Glenn nodded his head.
âIâm fine.â
He shook his hand, gesturing for him to leave.
âYes.â
Raon bowed before he left the audience chamber.
âHey!â
Rimmer shouted into nothingness while watching the closing door.
âWhy are you ignoring me?! Am I invisible to you?!â
* * *
The audience chamber was quiet after the Light Wind division left.
However, Glenn, Rimmer, and Roennâwho stayed behindâwere all frowning.
âHmmphâŠâ
Glenn rolled his lips into a deep smile while hiding the lower part of his face with his large hand.
âI donât even remember the last time someone worried about me.â
Probably because of his name as the Destructive King of the North and position as Zieghartâs head of house, no one had ever worried about his condition for a long time.
Someone did that after such a long time, and it was Raon. He felt like all of the worries, anger, and fatigue heâd accumulated so far were all being washed away.
âBut âauntâ is stillâŠâ
Rimmer had taken away the first drink with Raon, but he wanted to be the second person to be called family after Sylvia since he would never do that to others.
However, just like a newcomer outshining an old guard, Aries came out of nowhere and took away the title of being the second person to be called family.
Glenn was still angry about it, and his hands and feet were shaking.
âCall Aries right now. Tell her that Iâm going to her if she doesnât come this time.â
âBefore that!â Rimmer sighed and walked up to Glenn.
âWhy did you tell him not to call her aunt earlier?â
âThatâs of course not allowed!â
Glenn shook his head, saying that he would never accept that.
âIâm not being called grandfather, so how could I bear Aries being called aunt? I wonât allow that to happen!â
He furrowed his brow, saying that he wouldnât be able to bear it no matter what happened.
âHaaâŠâ
âPhewâŠâ
Rimmer and Roenn sighed at the same time.
âIf that was the issue, you shouldâve told him to call you grandfather instead of forbidding him from calling her aunt! Argh! This is so frustrating!â
Rimmer pounded his chest while looking up at Glenn.
âI thought about it, butâŠâ
âBut?â
âI-itâs a bit embarrassing to tell him to call me grandfather myself.â
Glenn averted his gaze to the right in embarrassment.
âM-my lordâŠâ
âWhy would you even be shy about it when heâs your grandson and you are his grandfather?!â
Roenn and Rimmer shook their heads, unable to comprehend his thought process.
âHaaâŠâ
Rimmer caught his breath and asked Glenn, âYou were called grandfather by Burren before, right?â
âYes. He has called me grandpa ever since he was a child.â
âItâs the same. Thereâs nothing embarrassing about it since itâs only natural to do so. Just tell him already! Tell him that he can call you grandfather now!â
âAhemâŠâ
Glenn briefly cleared his throat and touched the throneâs armrest.
âIâd prefer to be called that naturallyâŠâ
âEveryoneâs going to die from old age while waiting for that to happen! No, Iâm going to die from frustration instead! Arrgh!â
Rimmer lay down on the floor and started to scream.
âHuhuhu!â
Roenn laughed like always and closed his eyes. He looked like he had just given up.
âHmm.â
Glenn bitterly licked his lips while watching Rimmer writhe on the ground and Roenn continue laughing.
âIâll tryâŠâ
* * *
Raon smiled with pride and joy while examining the Light Wind division from behind.
âAll of them got stronger.â
Burren, Martha, and Runaan had become Masters, Dorian and the vice team leaders had reached the Masterâs wall, and all the team members had reached the highest level of Expert.
It wasnât because they experienced death. They achieved that growth because theyâd been training to the best of their abilities after theyâd recovered from their injuries.
âAndâŠâ
He looked at Mark Goettenâs back where he was walking right in front of him. He managed to break through the thick wall of despair and confidently reached the intermediate Masterâs realm.
Watching his confident steps reminded him of their first encounter and brought a smile to his face.
âRaonâŠâ
While Raon was rejoicing in the Light Wind divisionâs growth, Burren came next to him.
âLetâs enjoy our reunion after we leave the lordâs manor.â
âYes, I know about that, butâŠâ
Burren rubbed his temple with an uncomfortable expression on his face.
âDid something happen to you? You are being strange today.â
His brow was furrowed in a serious expression. He looked like he had even forgotten the joy of being rewarded with a golden tablet.
âWh-what the hell is that?â
Burren pointed at the back of Raonâs hand, where nothing existed.
âWhat are you talking about?â
Raon tilted his head while looking at the back of his hand.
âThe blue thing floating above your hand. What is thatâŠ?â
Raon realized he wasnât talking about the back of his hand. Burren was pointing precisely at the location where Wrath was floating.
The blue eye that Wrath had given him was shining brilliantly.
ââŠNo way, can you see this?â
Raonâs lips trembled while he looked at Burrenâs odd eyes.
âI knew it!â
Burren clenched his fist while looking at Wrath.
âHe was dancing and rampaging in the audience chamber, but no one realized it! I thought I was insane!â
âAhâŠâ
Raon finally understood why Burren was looking strange all along.
It was only natural for him to make that face after cotton candy suddenly appeared and started to rampage.
âWhat the hell is that? A monster?â
Uhuhu! You insignificant shitty eyes, the King of EssenceâŠ
âAh, itâs just cotton candy.â
Raon swallowed Wrath, who was about to introduce himself.
You crazy bastard!
âItâsâŠâ
Burrenâs eyes were shivering.
ââŠprotruding from your cheek right now.â
Kyahahaha!
Wrath giggled while covering his plump belly.
You asked earlier why he was smiling, didnât you? It was because of this!
He pointed at Burrenâs blue eye and raised his chin.
The King of Essence incorporated the pure energy of wrath inside the shitty eye of Shitty Eyes. Since he was bestowed with his blessing, itâs only natural that he can see him!
âSo it wasnât a coincidence after all.â
Thereâs no such thing as coincidence when the King of Essence is involved! Everything is thoroughly calculated!
Wrath bobbed his finger at Burren, telling him to feel the greatness of the monarch of Wrath.
The King of Essence is the monarch of Wrath, the king of Devildom! The King of Essence saved your lives and treated you! Tell everyone about his existence right now!
He opened his plump arms while pretending to be dignified.
ââŠâŠâ
However, Burren stared blankly at Wrath without saying anything.
âHe is pretty good at dancing.â
He applauded instead while smiling like he found Wrath cute.
Wh-what?! Why arenât you reacting to the King of Essenceâs words?! Tell everyone about his existence right now and offer him food!
Wrath widened his mouth as much as possible and shouted, but Burren kept blinking while watching him like a mysterious creature.
H-how is this happening�
âHey.â
Raon furrowed his brow, looking at him like he was something pathetic.
âWhat you made him was an eye, right?â
Canât you tell just by looking at it?!
âWhat does an eye do?â
It looks, of course!
âThatâs why Burren can see you, but he canât hear you. Because you did nothing to his ears.â
Huh? Erm⊠Ah! Arrgh!
Wrath started to scream while looking at Burrenâs ears.
The ears haven't changed!
âNice calculations there, great monarch of WrathâŠâ