The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 11



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Episode 11 3. How to Rule the Sea (3)

5.

After arriving at the training ground, swordsmanship training began immediately.

“Leo, you can practice the first form of the Haerang Sword using a real sword.”

“Understood, Lord Jeras.”

Leo took up the sword two years before Charon, while Charon learned to use the sword for the first time in his life.

Naturally, there was bound to be a difference in progress.

Could that be why? Leo smiled faintly while holding his sword, Sylphid.

Because he had discovered one thing he was better at than Caron. So this time, he thought he would give him some advice as his older cousin.

“The first day of training is really hard, Caron. Don’t push yourself too hard. It’ll get better as you keep going.”

I remember after the first day of training, I went back to my room and was in terrible muscle pain.

The thought of Charon going through that pain made me feel strangely happy.

“older brother.”

Caron looked at Leo with a smile.

“huh?”

“Take care of yourself, brother. Do you understand?”

“… …Thank you for the encouragement.”

“Then move aside quickly.”

Leo headed to the training ground next door with his shoulders slumped.

So only Jeras and Charon were left here.

Jeras said as he handed Charon a wooden sword with an iron core embedded in it.

“The task I give you today, Lord Karon, is simple. Just strike this wooden sword up and down.”

“How much?”

“Until you feel like you can no longer lift the sword. I will show you the posture myself.”

As he said this, Jeras picked up the wooden sword that was placed next to him.

And then, holding the sword’s handle with both hands, he gently slashed the air.

Phew.

An honest strike without any artifice.

“It is important to strengthen your stomach. If you don’t maintain abdominal pressure, you will probably get tired quickly. And you should not increase your horsepower. You should perform only with the pure strength of your body.”

After showing the demonstration a few more times, Jeras put the sword down again.

“This is a necessary step to master the Haerang Sword. So please do your best.”

The sword technique representing the Reston family and the Knights of Haerang, .

Haeranggeom is a sword technique that stands out for its relatively simple and honest appearance.

In his previous life, he had fought Halo so many times that he was quite knowledgeable about the Harang Sword.

‘A sword that overwhelms the enemy with overwhelming power.’

It was a straightforward sword that focused on strength rather than technique.

A sword of a completely different nature from the swords used by the Imperial Guard of the Empire.

In particular, the sea sword that Halo deploys was not easy to deal with.

This is because the Sea Sword has gained a tremendous synergy effect through the sea-like magic of the guy.

From that perspective, I could fully understand the significance of this training.

‘It’s not just about swinging a sword, it’s about developing your muscles and nerves as well.’

Develop the muscles associated with the sword by repeating the motion of lowering the sword.

That could be said to be the purpose of this simple act.

Because solid fundamentals are always important.

Of course, it was a trivial thing for Charon, who had wielded a sword until his death in his previous life, but now it was worth it.

When I lived with my parents, I couldn’t swing my sword freely.

Although I practiced with a training wooden sword that I had secretly taken from the knights’ training grounds before going to bed, until I was seven years old…

‘My mother came too often.’

His mother, Sarah, forced him to go to bed and read him a storybook.

How hard it was to pretend to listen to a fairy tale with interest.

Should I use my magic secretly or try holding a sword?

There was no separate spy.

But now there is no need to be concerned at all.

“Phew.”

Caron took hold of the wooden sword with a relieved heart.

As soon as I picked it up, I felt a heavy feeling, as if a fairly large iron core had been inserted.

I swung the sword lightly a few times.

Boohoo-.

I liked that it was much better balanced than the training sword I used at home.

Charon nodded in satisfaction and spoke to Jeras.

“Do you have any wearable sandbags, Sir Jeras?”

“I’m ready, but why do you need it?”

“I saw a paper that said that increasing the weight is effective for increasing muscle strength. It seems a bit light.”

Jeras looked down at Charon, frowning slightly.

Should I accept this as a child’s whim?

Or maybe he just wants to be the center of attention from the first day of training.

I heard that Caron didn’t learn swordsmanship separately in the Third Prince’s mansion.

In the first place, the knights working at the Third Prince’s mansion are not members of the Knights of Haerang. They are more like mercenary knights who were hired with money.

They had neither the qualifications nor the ability to teach swordsmanship to members of the Reston family. The only people who could teach them swordsmanship were the members of the Cheonghae clan.

Instead, I heard an interesting story during the investigation.

The story goes that Caron in front of us liked to exercise with knights since he was young.

In particular, it is said that he always came and stayed with the knights when they were doing strength training.

Is that why?

‘It’s not like my body is completely untrained.’

The boy’s body was already outlined.

In particular, the lower body stood out.

The lower body muscles are an important part when learning swordsmanship. This is especially true for swordsmanship that emphasizes strength, such as the Haerang Sword. This is because in order to hold strong strength, a support structure is needed to support that strength.

Some inferences are possible.

First of all, there was the possibility that Pale had trained Caron since he was young. However, Jeras shook his head slightly.

‘… … That’s not the kind of person who would do that.’

He was born into a family of nobility, but he hated swords. People don’t change easily.

Then what about Sarah, Charon’s mother? Sarah is the same. Sarah’s family is a famous public official family. She had no relation to the Muga at all.

Moreover, the couple had no desire to be recognized by other families. As far as Jeras remembers, they were more concerned that their child would not enter the Qinghai Province.

If so, there is only one strong inference.

‘Your own choice.’

He is a boy who has kept the fact that he has unleashed his magical powers a secret until now.

So, it was quite plausible to say that he had been consistently training his body to learn swordsmanship.

“great.”

Jeras made a decision.

There was no need to worry too much about it.

What did the boy prepare for and what did he do when he entered Cheonghae Castle?

It was something he could check for himself.

“There is a heavy artifact used by knights. It is an artifact made of thin iron plate, so it should be comfortable to use. Would that be okay?”

“Oh, good.”

“Please wait a moment.”

Jeras immediately brought the heavy artifact.

An artifact with built-in weight magic. A tool mainly used by knights of the Knights of the Order of the Knights of the Sea when doing strength training.

He handed it to Charon and said,

“You can set the weight yourself. If you think about the weight in your head, it will naturally change to that weight.”

“What is the maximum weight?”

“Up to 100kg per sheet of iron.”

Charon smiled contentedly as he mounted the iron plates on his arms and legs.

I thought to myself, if I had known something like this existed, I should have asked my father to buy it for me a long time ago.

“Will you continue to watch, Lord Jeras?”

“Yes. Make yourself at home.”

“I was planning to take it easy anyway.”

The boy smirked and picked up his sword. Then, he began to strike down the sword with precision, just as Jeras had shown him.

‘I always feel this way, but I really like this body.’

It’s not just about adapting to magical power.

In the realm of pure physicality, that is, the speed at which muscles recover, muscle density, etc.

The body of this life is so superior that it cannot even be compared to the body of the previous life.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that he has a body that is naturally boneless.

It was as if his body was born for the sword.

‘Halo. It won’t take long.’

I want to grow up and become a headache for Halo.

There are many rewarding days ahead.

Charon smiled and swung his sword.

From now on, it was entirely his time.

And Jeras just quietly watched Charon like that.

6.

After Caron’s first training was over, night came.

In the head of the household in Cheonghae-seong, there were three people gathered, including Halo.

Halo sat in his chair, quietly listening to what his brother had to say.

“He’s a monster.”

“You really call my grandson that.”

“You have to call a monster a monster, then what do you call him? A genius? That’s a word that insults him.”

“Sabina. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you this excited.”

“Uncle, take good care of your nephews. Especially the second one. He is the most dangerous. He must be jealous of Caron’s talent.”

Sabina gulped down the whiskey that filled her glass.

Her blush was recalled.

Whether it was because of the intoxication or the youngest eldest grandson’s talent, only she knows.

Halo looked at his sister pitifully and shook his head. Then he slowly looked at his right arm, Jeras, and said.

“Do you think so too, Jeras?”

“How could I dare agree to the words of the second prince that it is dangerous?”

“Is it because you’re getting older? You’ve become more playful.”

“Haha… … If you are asking about the talent of the youngest grandson, I also think the same as Sabina.”

Jeras took a sip of the wine in his glass.

He watched Caron’s performance on Haerangdo Island from beginning to end today.

From the way he was unafraid of the spirit of the Knights of Haerang to the way he struck down his sword until the sun completely set.

It cannot be explained simply by saying that one has outstanding physical abilities.

He felt an overwhelming desire and venom from Charon as he brought down his sword.

A venom that a ten-year-old could never show.

It was a matter of will to push one’s body to the brink of muscle rupture.

“Among those I have taught, there is no one who can compare to Karon. Not just in physical ability. In terms of guts, will, and everything else. Even when compared to the first grandson, who is called a genius… … In my opinion, yes.”

Hugo Reston, eldest grandson of the Duke of Reston.

As the son of Tails, a strong candidate for successor, he is a man who possesses both legitimacy and talent.

There is a widespread rumor within the Orias Empire that the eldest grandson of the Duke is a genius.

But even that couldn’t compare to Caron’s first impression.

“Isn’t it just a day? You too, Sabina too. I think you overestimate the talent of the youngest. It’s too early to judge his character. Karon is only ten years old. No one can guarantee what will happen and what effect it will have on his growth.”

Halo lowered his voice, as if he was uncomfortable.

It’s only been a day since Caron started training.

Excessive expectations spoil a child.

“Well.”

Sabina continued, pouring whiskey into her empty glass.

“Do you really think that kid is ten years old? I don’t think that’s what you think. If you thought that kid was a normal ten year old, would you have purposely paired me up with that rascal?”

Sabina’s words were true.

Halo answered with silence.

From the way he spoke his mind without being discouraged even after hitting his cousin, to the way he smiled even while holding a guillotine that was no different from a sword.

The youngest grandson he met after 10 years was completely different from what he had expected.

The images of Charon that Sabina and Jeras had seen were ones that Halo had already seen.

That’s why I gave her Sabina.

The guy will bring change to this world. It was his destiny as someone who had to keep the ‘oath’.

“Charon broke the Stone of Oath. So what will happen to the next generation? Is this the end for our prestigious family?”

Halo shook her head firmly at Sabina’s mischievous question.

“No, that’s not true.”

“then?”

“He who breaks the stone sets up a new stone. As the first ancestor set up the stone, so will Charon.”

Sabina shrugged her shoulders at those prophetic words.

“As expected, there are a lot of secrets in our family. Isn’t that right, Jeras?”

“okay.”

“By the way, the currents in the North Sea are unusual. More things are coming over from the end of the world. Could that have something to do with Charon breaking the two oaths?”

Halo nodded silently in response to Sabina’s question.

“It means that the time of the oath is imminent.”

“Our cute youngest’s shoulders must be very heavy. So, when are you going to tell Caron about that?”

At those words, Halo tilted his glass. Then he spoke in a low voice.

“When the time comes.”

Heavy secrets were always the responsibility of adults. Those secrets were still too heavy for Caron to bear.

Now it was just a matter of watching Caron grow.

Halo smiled bitterly as he sipped his drink.

And three years passed.

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