By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 13 [Parts 1 to 2] by Roy

Author:Roy
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 8, Episode 3: Test of Strength

Once Sebas had left the inn with Ryoma, Remily asked, “Reinbach, how strong is that boy, in your opinion?”

“Truth be told, I can’t say. I have watched him cast a spell or engage in training a few times, but never have I seen him in action... When I first met him, he was already hunting down bandits. During the recent conflict in Gimul that we were just talking about, he apparently vanquished an assassin of the underground guild. A more than competent fighter, but to what extent... That is why I asked you to take on the task of finding out, Sever.”

“Now it makes sense... Speaking of, Remily.”

“Yes?”

“When you approached him, using magic to hide yourself...he noticed you? Without you intending him to?”

“Curious, are we?” asked Remily.

“How could I not be? Even when we were younger, you thought it was amusing to slip past castle security,” Sever said.

“Amusing? That was a surprise drill. Elias said as much,” Remily said.

“Be that as it may, it was no less of a headache for the ones on guard,” Sever said. “Not only myself, but for the chief royal sorcerer as well as the elite knights and guards... I’ll admit it contributed to improved security, but that doesn’t mean I won’t take every opportunity to complain about it.”

“And how many years has it been?” Remily smirked. “I definitely didn’t expect the boy to notice me before I could even sneak up, let alone give him a hug. And the way he kept his guard up, you’d think he trusts no one but himself... Well, maybe that’s going a bit too far. At least when he was talking to Reinbach and Sebas, he seemed to relax. Maybe distrust for strangers has its roots deep in his heart.”

“You have always been observant of those things,” said Reinbach. “I have not been made privy to too many details, but his upbringing was not pleasant, from what I understand. When we first met, he was hermitted deep in a forest. Even back then, he spoke and acted much older than his age, as if he were already weary of living. Recently, he seems a bit more lively.”

“Hm... He must have faced his fair share of tribulations. I won’t consider him a mere child, then. Very well. I’ll hold further judgment until our match.” Sever swiftly went to his room to prepare for the sparring match.

With deftness acquired from years of experience, he adorned the set of heavy armor he’d acquired after his retirement and took up the trusty halberd that had been his weapon since he’d been in the service. Feeling the weight of it in his hands, he muttered to himself, “Now, if only I didn’t feel my age in my bones...”

The halberd that had once felt like an extension of his arms had grown heavier and heavier with every year. By now, he had to use energy meditation—a skill he’d acquired through years of grueling training—just to wield the weapon as he had in his prime.

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