The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 10



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Episode 10 3. How to Rule the Sea (2)

3.

‘It’s rougher than I thought.’

Charon smiled faintly as he felt the magic of clarity writhing near his heart.

Waves spread from the heart to every part of the body.

Every time that wave hits the magic passage, I feel a pain as if my flesh is being torn apart.

But this pain was already familiar.

No matter how fierce the magic power may be, it is better than the terrible magic power bestowed by the Emperor.

Rather than being miserable, I felt happy.

Because this was entirely my own choice.

If it was for the sake of great strength, I could endure this much pain with a smile.

‘The magic passage is also expanding.’

Although the magic passage had already been opened through the opening ceremony, the waves continued to crash in, ignoring the size of the passage.

The magic power of Cheongmyeong seemed to have its own ego, and was continuously developing the magic passage of Caron.

If you wanted to stop it, you could have stopped it.

Even though the magic was rough, the control was still with Charon. But Charon did not stop the flow.

There was no reason to stop it in the first place.

As the magic passage becomes wider, the movement of magic becomes smoother. A larger amount of magic power can be controlled.

There is only one thing to do in this situation.

‘Guiding the waves.’

All you have to do is use the constantly crashing waves to expand the magical channels throughout your body.

There was no need to guide perfectly.

All you have to do is give me direction.

Charon held his breath and continued to tune the waves.

“That’s ridiculous.”

Sabina, who was watching Caron like that, shook her head and burst into laughter.

In her eyes, she saw waves crashing inside Charon’s body.

It looked like a whirlpool.

“Ugh.”

“Oh, I’m sorry, Leo.”

Sabina finally brought Leo behind her when Leo, who was sitting next to Charon, groaned.

“Oh, Sabina.”

Only after coming behind Sabina did Leo come to his senses, his eyes dimly open.

I was having a ritual with Caron, but at some point I lost consciousness.

Leo looked at Charon from behind Sabina.

Leo, who was only now looking at the two-star level, had no idea what Charon was doing. However, he could guess it by looking at his great-aunt’s expression.

It was her great-aunt who never smiled at her even once.

But now she was smiling brightly at her eldest grandson whom she was seeing for the first time in her life.

“I’m sorry, Sabina. I’m losing my mind… .”

“Ah, it’s not your fault, so don’t worry about it. That guy is just ridiculous. No matter how much the magical tendencies differ from person to person… … I’ve never seen anything like that before.”

Not all of the magic of Cheongmyeong has the same properties.

Just as the sea has many faces, so does the magic of Cheongmyeong.

The sea is not always calm and tranquil.

There is a calm sea that brings peace of mind just by looking at it, but there is also a sea of ​​terror that rushes in as if it will swallow everything up.

Sabina thought that the sea of ​​Charon was in contact with that terror.

That kid was dangerous just to look at.

If he had only paid attention to Leo a little later, Leo’s magic power would have flowed back.

“It’s like a whirlpool.”

She thought that her brother still didn’t understand Charon properly.

That child doesn’t need a lighthouse.

That child’s sea was a sea that swallowed up even the lighthouse’s light.

Even though I hadn’t even properly explained how to activate the magic channels, the guy had already activated the channels throughout his body.

And that’s not all.

Not only did they activate the passage, they were also expanding it.

It didn’t look like he was finely tuning the waves, but even that seemed intentional on his part.

All she could do now was watch quietly.

An hour passed like that.

Woof woof woof.

Finally, the waves that had been surging around Charon’s body calmed down. And after a while, Charon opened his closed eyes.

Charon’s eyes are filled with the magic of clarity and emit a blue light.

“Phew.”

Charon took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

“Caron Reston. I’ve never seen anything like you. I can’t believe you’re Pale’s son.”

“Do you like my father, Sabina?”

“Well then. How could you possibly dislike a good nephew who always gives his aunt money? Before that, I want to ask you one thing.”

Sabina slowly approached Charon.

“Why did you stop practicing on your own?”

Sabina knew that Caron had stopped practicing on his own.

Usually, children from families that are practicing Jehaesik for the first time end up exhausted because of their greed.

Her brother did the same thing right away, and so did she herself.

And so were his nephews.

That was also the reason why a guardian was always present when children practiced the Jehae ceremony.

Caron answered Sabina’s question with a sly smile.

“My father said that it is not good to overdo anything.”

The unexpected expansion of the magic passage put a lot of strain on my body.

Caron didn’t necessarily want to be more greedy.

If you force yourself in this state, the magic passage you just expanded will be damaged.

This is due to the so-called reverse flow of magic power.

There is an abundance of time ahead.

That’s why I had to learn to be moderate at times. I would never ruin my body like I did in my previous life again.

“… … Even that is great.”

Sabina was very satisfied with Caron’s answer.

“Excessive greed always brings about trouble. A person who is a warrior must know how to restrain himself since ancient times. Please keep that mindset in mind in the future.”

“Yes, Sabina.”

“So, what was it like when you first encountered the ocean?”

The sea that seemed like it would swallow everything.

Sabina wondered how Charon received the sea.

Caron thought for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

“It was rough, but fun.”

It was Caron’s honest impression.

Charon was very satisfied with his sea. If only he could one day completely rule this sea.

‘I will get where I want to be.’

That moment was long awaited.

And did you like Caron’s answer?

Sabina said with a big laugh.

“It’s good that you’re honest, Caron.”

Sabina looked down at the eldest son in front of her and thought again.

I feel very fortunate to have been able to teach this guy.

It was as if a fortune had rolled in like a vine during her free twilight years.

4.

After Sabina’s first class, Sabina spoke to Caron separately.

-From now on, we will conduct training every morning at 10 o’clock. However, you can come and train additional magical powers whenever you want. I will always be here waiting for you.

It was very welcome news to Caron.

The annex’s training room was a place overflowing with the magic of Cheongmyeong, but there was the inconvenience of children who had not yet had a coming-of-age ceremony needing a guardian.

But since Sabina was willing to wait for him, it meant that there was no need to be concerned.

Caron knew full well that it was Sabina’s consideration.

Because those words were like saying that Sabina would become Caron’s sponsor.

‘I’m glad you like me.’

There is no one in Cheonghae Castle who can go against Sabina’s will.

At least as long as she is in Cheonghae Castle, her uncles will not be able to openly oppose her.

Another of Sabina’s titles is the Mad Dog of the Blue Sea. She revealed her title by saying:

-At least no one here wants to be bitten by a mad dog. The time I promised my brother was three years. After three years, I have to go back to the North Sea. My dear grandson. Please entertain me.

3 years.

She promised Caron three years of protection.

Charon thought that three years would be enough. Three years in Qinghai Province would not compare to ten years outside Qinghai Province.

‘What on earth is in the North Sea?’

The dragon he had briefly met during the opening ceremony had also told him to come to the North Sea.

I don’t know for sure, but there must be an old secret of the Reston family hidden there.

It was something I would find out if I ever went to the North Sea myself.

The important thing now is to focus on Sabina’s growth during her protection period.

Within 3 years, you will gain the strength to protect yourself.

That was Charon’s first goal.

“By the way, Brother Leo. Why have you been shaking so much since earlier? The little incident that happened between us has already been sorted out.”

“Huh? Ah… … . That’s a bit strange. I get scared whenever I see you.”

“Really? Why?”

“You’re scary too… … . And that sword you’re holding… … .”

“I’m going to learn swordsmanship, but I feel like I shouldn’t go empty-handed.”

On the way to the training grounds of the Knights of Haerang located in the main building of Cheonghae Castle with Leo.

Charon raised the corners of his mouth as he lightly shook the guillotine’s scabbard.

This scabbard, named , was an item that Halo bestowed upon Charon.

A scabbard made by forging a single piece of high-quality magic stone.

It is said that Douban was originally the sword sheath of the 7th generation patriarch and was kept in the family treasury, but it was inevitably given to Karon.

The reason was simple.

All that was needed to hide the guillotine’s constant ferocity was a double-edged sword.

“If you’re curious about my sword, should I lend it to you? If it’s you… … .”

“No. It’s really, really okay.”

“If you have any thoughts, tell me.”

“… … I really don’t need it. Ah, I arrived.”

The two arrived at their destination before they knew it.

A huge training ground set up in the backyard of the main building of Cheonghae Castle.

In the training grounds located in front of the old-fashioned headquarters building of the Knights Templar, many knights were training with their swords.

The wolves of the sea that protect Cheonghae Castle, and the greatest force possessed by the Reston family.

Knights of the Sea.

And the name of this place was Haerangdo, a name given to it with the meaning that it is like an island where sea wolves gather.

It was around the time when Charon was standing still and looking at the sea.

“Welcome, Leo, Charon.”

A middle-aged man approached them.

Caron turned his gaze and looked at the man.

And then he let out a small exclamation.

‘Are there just monsters swarming around Cheonghae Castle?’

A knight with eight-star magical powers.

It wasn’t hard to guess his identity.

He is the leader of the blue wolves and is called Halo’s right hand man.

Captain of the Knights of the Sea, Xerath Winterguard.

It was definitely him.

“I am Xerath Winterguard, the Grand Master of the Knights of the Sea. Please call me Lord Xerath.”

Jeras bowed politely and greeted Charon.

“Nice to meet you, Lord Jeras.”

“Starting today, I will be in charge of Karon’s swordsmanship training.”

“I heard it from Heinrich.”

Sabina is the magic power master.

Sword training is by Xerath.

Of course, Sabina could also pass on her family’s swordsmanship, but this was a tradition passed down from generation to generation.

This is because gaining recognition from the Knights of Haerang, or the Blue Wolves, was also a gateway to becoming a full member of Cheonghaesung.

Jeras slowly looked at the boy in front of him.

I’m sure that today was the first day that he received the Jehaesik, but the magical power I felt from the boy’s body was so strong that it was hard to believe that it was his.

However, magical power alone was not enough to gain the approval of the blue wolves.

Here the boy will have to show his will.

You will have to prove at every moment that you are a member of the honorable Reston family.

Honorable and courageous blue wolves do not obey bloodlines.

This place, Haerangdo, was that kind of place.

“I will not call you Duke until you have been acknowledged by the Blue Wolves. You may feel that it is a bit rude, but I hope you understand.”

“Don’t worry about it. It’s the first time I’ve heard the word ‘peacock’ since I came to my parents’ house. I feel more comfortable when you call me that.”

Usually he would make a face of displeasure, but the boy in front of him shrugged his shoulders as if nothing had happened.

Jeras lowered his gaze slightly and examined Charon’s scabbard.

“The sword you brought… … .”

Even though the scabbard partially obscured it, I could feel an ominous aura coming from within the scabbard.

It was a sword so full of life force that it was hard to believe it was the treasure of the Reston family.

“We will prohibit their use here for the time being. Training will be conducted with wooden swords of the same weight as real swords, and we will use real swords when we determine that a certain level has been reached.”

“Yes, I will do that.”

“Then let’s move now.”

Charon entered the Haerangdo Island under the guidance of Jeras.

Then, the knights in the training ground stopped holding their swords for a moment and all began to look at Charon.

Some people feel anticipation, some people feel jealousy.

In their gaze, countless different emotions can be felt. And at the same time, an enormous force can be felt.

The spirit that the blue wolves all exude.

Charon realized that this was the initiation ceremony they had prepared.

‘… … It reminds me of the old days.’

Their seniors who entered the palace with Halo on the day he died in his previous life.

Maybe there are survivors from that time among them.

Charon thought of the brave wolves who did not fear death. He remembered the wolves of that day who deserved respect even though they were enemies.

Is that why?

I was so happy to see their spirit, and that made me like this place more and more.

Even though we were enemies in our past lives.

‘Now those who will stand on the same side as me.’

The wolves that will be with him in this life.

How reassuring that fact was.

So Charon smiled and confidently stepped forward, and the blue wolves silently watched the young boy’s confident footsteps.

It was the moment when the existence of Caron Reston was clearly engraved in their minds.

There’s a mad dog living in the duke’s house