Sword Master of a Fa Chapter 103 : What Happened at the Coronation Ceremony (2)

Chapter 103: What Happened at the Coronation Ceremony (2)

At the mont when Deni was having trouble because Marquis Kashin was persistently clinging to him.

A man with white hair walked toward the entrance of the Capital City.

Thud, thud―

“I greet the Grand General.”

“Deni, if you’ve finished checking the invitations, go check the other Delegations. You should know there’s no ti to dawdle, right?”

At Kyle’s cold voice, Deni swallowed and bowed his head.

Then he quickly left his spot.

“Thank you for accepting the invitation request, Marquis Kashin.”

“N-No, not at all.”

Twitch―

When Kyle revealed a fierce gaze that made the muscles on his face twitch, Marquis Kashin took a step back.

“A distinguished guest has co from afar, so I ca out personally to take care of things. I am Kyle Ragnar of the Ragnar Family.”

Kyle confidently stood before Marquis Kashin and extended his hand.

Overwheld by his fierce presence, Marquis Kashin hesitantly clasped it.

Crunch―

Maintaining a smile on his lips, Kyle gripped his hand as if he were going to crush the bones, and Marquis Kashin let out a small groan as he failed to endure the strength.

“Ugh…….”

He could not simply watch soone coveting Deni, whom he cherished and raised right in front of his eyes.

Under Kyle’s cold gaze, Marquis Kashin forced himself to maintain a smile.

That was only natural, since the voice Kyle was speaking matched exactly with the transmitted voice that had echoed inside his head, making it difficult to hide his expression.

“Shall we go inside? I’d like to treat you to a cup of tea.”

At Kyle’s request, Duke Luna smiled with sparkling eyes and nodded strongly.

Then, without anyone noticing, she pinched Marquis Kashin’s side.

“A-Alright.”

“Speak comfortably. Hearing extre honorifics makes

uncomfortable.”

“……Ahem! Understood.”

Kyle personally guided Marquis Kashin and his party to the Royal Palace.

Marquis Kashin, who walked through the Capital City following behind Kyle, fidgeted awkwardly, not knowing what to do.

― Fix your expression. If you make that face, others will grow suspicious.

When Kyle’s voice was heard, Marquis Kashin tightly shut his mouth and stared forward while walking stiffly.

At that sight, Duke Luna quietly clicked her tongue so softly that no one else could hear it.

“Tsk tsk, are you a wooden plank?”

“…….”

Seeing him relapse into his condition without even thinking about where they were or who was around made him look pathetic.

Still, Kyle patiently guided them all the way to the Royal Palace and then imdiately brought the three of them to his residence.

As soon as they arrived, he grabbed Marquis Kashin’s arm.

Talent : Swordsmanship Grade S, Shieldsmanship Grade S

Potential : Shieldsmanship Grade SS

Unawakened Ability : Guardian’s Shieldsmanship Grade SS

“Sein, your acting still hasn’t improved.”

“……Master.”

“Instead, has your nerve grown? To dare say you’d take a knight of the Family to the Empire in a place where I’m present.”

Kyle grabbed Marquis Kashin’s arm and flipped him over.

Marquis Kashin slamd flat onto the floor and exhaled a rough breath.

“Keugh!”

Ignoring Marquis Kashin who had collapsed and could not stand, Kyle looked at Adrian, who was smiling brightly.

“Adrian, why did you co all the way here?”

“As expected, you really have no respect for the Emperor.”

“……Did you co just to force sothing?”

“No, that’s not it.”

Kyle shook his head with narrowed brows.

It was already a problem that the unruly Emperor had co here.

However, what was even worse was that Duke Luna was also staring at him with sparkling eyes.

“Haah…….”

“To sigh like that. Aren’t you even happy to see a friend who ca from far away to congratulate you, Kyle Ragnar?”

“……You’re still as sly as ever.”

“It’s not like we’ve only known each other for a day or two. Why act like that now? My personality isn’t going to change in less than a year.”

This was the first ti they had t since Kyle left the Empire.

For Emperor Adrian as well, this was the first ti seeing Kyle Ragnar rather than Ian Kailers.

“Your original face is more handso. Annoyingly so.”

“Sa goes for you.”

“Still, how about showing so respect to the person who was your ruler until recently?”

Adrian leisurely approached a chair and sat down.

Kyle stared straight at his face and only opened his mouth after a long mont.

“You didn’t co here just to joke around.”

“I ca to boost morale. My friend’s younger brother is becoming king—surely I can at least offer proper congratulations?”

“……Do you think the Emperor’s position is that simple?”

“Of course not. That’s why I ca secretly so that no one would know.”

Kyle let out a hollow laugh in disbelief and brought over a chair to sit in front of him.

“Judging by how freely you’re moving, Duke Laika must be quietly waiting for his mont.”

“Even if a very important figure nad Ian Kailers has disappeared, so things don’t change.”

Emperor Adrian smiled slyly.

Then he pointed at himself with his finger.

“I’m the Emperor, and my uncle is a Grand Duke.”

All authority in the Empire belonged to the Emperor.

No matter that he was Adrian’s uncle, Duke Laika was not the Emperor.

Duke Laika could not surpass the power and influence held by Emperor Adrian.

“That’s a relief. By the way, why did you co here? You didn’t really co just to congratulate us.”

“The biggest reason is indeed to congratulate you.”

“…….”

“And the second biggest reason is those Dark Constellation bastards.”

Adrian erased his sly expression and revealed eyes filled with killing intent.

Enemies he didn’t even want to breathe the sa air with.

Until they disappeared from the continent, Adrian intended to do his best.

“Most of the information should already have been handed over to the Imperial Family by Aron.”

“These worm-like bastards suddenly tucked in their tails and hid at so point.”

“I see.”

“You know the vow I made when I beca Emperor, right?”

“I’d rather not hear that vow again here. By the way, I think you t a knight at the Capital City entrance.”

“Yes, his na was Deni.”

“He’s Eric Light’s younger brother.”

At Kyle’s words, Emperor Adrian frowned.

Eric Light.

A man who had accumulated countless achievents while serving as the Vice-Commander of the Special Operations Unit.

And although it was kept extrely secret, Adrian also knew that he had reached Master before leaving the Special Operations Unit.

“……The Empire has already completed its investigation of the Light Family.”

“Isn’t it strange? He’s not the kind of guy who’d be taken down that easily.”

“What do you an?”

“There’s a high chance they didn’t cut off their tail and run, but instead are holding their breath and waiting.”

At Kyle’s words, Emperor Adrian instantly changed his expression and grinned.

“So we just need to erase the Kingdom of Seil?”

“……The war ended not long ago. If you touch the Kingdom of Seil, the other kingdoms won’t stay still.”

“Kyle, when have I ever cared about those idiots? Ah, of course the newly erging Ragnar Kingdom would be different.”

The ranking between the Tylers Empire and the Holy Empire of Ru, which had divided the continent, had been decided.

Now that the Tylers Empire stood as the undisputed hegemon of the continent, it had beco the main target of the kingdoms’ checks.

If Tylers attacked the Kingdom of Seil, the kingdoms would surely unite to block the Empire.

That would trigger a continental war.

“Adrian, I’d like you to wait a little longer.”

“Hm.”

“It’s true that the kingdoms are weaker than the Empire. But if they unite, they can deploy more troops than the Empire. And the Holy Empire of Ru wouldn’t just watch such an opportunity pass.”

At Kyle’s words, Emperor Adrian crossed his arms.

He clearly understood what Kyle was trying to say.

“So you’re telling

to wait until the Ragnar Kingdom settles in and begins influencing the other kingdoms.”

“Exactly.”

“That might create an interesting structure.”

Adrian had not ascended the throne by luck.

He was a capable ruler who had defeated Duke Laika in the war for the imperial throne.

He also knew that if the kingdoms united, things would beco troubleso.

“I’m already looking forward to it. So what will the Ragnar Kingdom do first?”

“The plan is already in motion, Adrian.”

“Let

hear what kind of plan it is.”

A man who showed absolutely no compromise when it ca to those connected to the darkness.

To persuade Emperor Adrian, Kyle had to explain for over an hour.

“You’ve really softened a lot. Back when you were Ian Kailers, you wouldn’t have cared about consequences—you would’ve never let the Dark Constellation bastards live.”

“……I’m simply saying we should reduce innocent sacrifices.”

“The intention is good. And your persuasion worked.”

“That’s fortunate.”

If Kyle’s plan had no possibility of success, persuasion would never have worked.

Since the plan devised by the intelligent Kyle was not sloppy, Emperor Adrian also agreed to so extent.

“So you’re planning to break the spirit of the envoys who ca this ti first?”

“I have to. It’s obvious what they’re thinking.”

“To think they’re trying to overwhelm the Ragnar Kingdom against you of all people. I can’t tell if they’re unlucky or if the other kingdoms are simply stupid.”

“Both. They just don’t realize it.”

At Kyle’s calm expression and words, Emperor Adrian burst out laughing.

Back when he was Ian Kailers, he was a monster who had endured the combined assault of three Masters.

Even though his appearance had changed, his skills surely had not declined.

“I’ll be looking forward to it, Kyle.”

“Ah, and Adrian.”

“Speak.”

“After the coronation ends, would you like to formally et my younger brother?”

Adrian had been curious about Pramo anyway.

Whether he truly had the qualities to lead a new nation, or whether he was rely chaff unlike the exceptionally capable Kyle.

With a faint smile on his lips, Adrian t Kyle’s gaze and nodded.

“Good.”

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Bwoooong―

The trumpet announcing the beginning of the Coronation Ceremony resounded.

At that, the eyes of the mbers of the Delegations glead.

“Destroying the Daon Family is worthy of praise, but even if they change the na, they’re still the lowest among the Seven Kingdoms.”

“The new Master’s skill will surely be unimpressive as well.”

The Kingdom of Zen, known to possess the strongest military among the Seven Kingdoms.

Duke Jera, one of its Masters, smiled while watching the coronation announcing the birth of a new royal house.

It felt refreshing that the pathetic King Clover had disappeared.

A foolish king completely consud by inferiority complex.

To Duke Jera, King Clover was nothing more and nothing less than that.

However, he could not underestimate the Ragnar Family that had eliminated King Clover and risen as a royal house.

“Don’t underestimate them. The new Master is also the Successor of the Frostfire.”

“Frostfire from when? That swordsmanship disappeared for 100 years. The story about them being the Frost Knight Family must also be nonsense.”

The young knight who refuted Duke Jera soon turned his gaze toward the platform.

“That must be Kyle Ragnar.”

The person who would place the crown upon Pramo at the Coronation Ceremony—his white hair and red eyes were distinctive.

Even among the crowd, he stood out intensely.

“He’s certainly an impressive figure. He’s the one who raised the collapsing Ragnar Family to a royal house in such a short ti.”

“There’s no reason to watch this boring coronation. Wouldn’t it be better to move right now—”

“Do not act rashly. This is an extrely important occasion marking the birth of the Ragnar Kingdom.”

“…….”

“Two Masters have appeared. And we need the Ragnar Kingdom’s cooperation.”

Like Ragnar, the Kingdom of Zen also possessed two Masters.

To maintain the tense balance of the continent, the cooperation of the Ragnar Kingdom was absolutely necessary.

Even though the Empire’s monsters, the White Devil and the Death God, had disappeared, the Empire remained strong.

Six Masters supported it, and the level of the Seven Kingdoms’ Masters was in truth inferior compared to the Empire’s Masters.

“I heard Marquis Kashin, the Commander of the Imperial Knight Order of the Tylers Empire, attended. He must be watching sowhere.”

“When have we ever cared about the Empire’s opinion?”

“We should at least pretend to care. After all, the strongest nation on the continent right now is the Tylers Empire.”

Even if they wanted to deny it, even if they disliked admitting it, the fact that the Tylers Empire was the hegemonic power of the continent did not change.

Since one of the Masters who represented the Empire was here, they had to move carefully.

“From this mont, the Coronation Ceremony will begin. Distinguished guests gathered here, please rise from your seats.”

At the shout of Viscount Rak, who was presiding over the ceremony, so mbers of the Delegations stood up.

Naturally, Duke Jera also stood and clasped his hands.

“Those arrogant bastards are the sa as ever.”

“Leave them be. Their purpose is not to congratulate.”

Not even half—perhaps not even a quarter—of the Delegation mbers stood.

They rely remained seated, staring sharply at Kyle Ragnar.

Just as Duke Jera said, their reason for attending the Coronation Ceremony was not to offer congratulations.

Watching the situation, Kyle looked calmly at the Delegations and spoke.

“Let’s finish this as quickly as possible. Cooperate.”

When Kyle nodded toward Viscount Rak, he proceeded with Pramo and Elise’s entrance.

“His Majesty Pramo Ragnar, who will beco the new King of the Ragnar Kingdom, and Her Majesty Elise Ragnar, who will beco the Queen, are entering.”

Kyle imdiately placed the crown upon Pramo’s head standing before him.

An extrely simple procedure.

With that, the prepared coronation ceremony ended.

Now, before the festival could begin, there was sothing that had to be dealt with first.

Pramo and Elise sat on the chairs prepared on the platform while wearing their ceremonial attire.

And Kyle, standing proudly before them, raised the corner of his lips.

“Your Majesty, then I will begin.”