The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman 788

 Chapter 788

 

"Runaan."

Raon looked at Runaan while walking down the main road leading to House Sullion.

"Why did you ask for a spar in front of your mother and father?"

He agreed to her request since it wasn't a difficult one, but he couldn't understand why she wanted to spar at her own home, House Sullion.

"Because there's something I want to show my mom and dad."

Runaan lowered her left hand and grasped the hilt of Snow Flower Sword hanging at her waist.

"What do you want to show?"

"That I've changed."

She said that was all, revealing a serious gaze.

Goooooo.

Runaan emitted a sharp and noble energy wave as if she were about to engage in a battle to death.

"Hmm..."

Feeling Runaan's solemn pressure, Raon narrowed his eyes.

'Is this because of Syria's incident?'

Since Runaan wasn't one to speak much, it seemed he would have to finish the sparring first to understand her intentions.

What are you doing!

While Raon was suppressing his curiosity and following Runaan, Wrath suddenly leaped up.

You're not sparring right now, so eat the bead ice cream first!

Wrath shouted, saying he couldn’t wait any longer and demanded Raon take out the bead ice cream immediately.

'If I eat it now, it might disturb Runaan.'

He pointed his finger toward Runaan, who was already raising her concentration as if the sparring had begun.

Huh?

‘Can I really eat it? It might bother the ice cream girl, right? Is it okay?’

Raon nudged Wrath with his shoulder and raised the corners of his mouth.

Grrrr….

Wrath let out a groan, looking at Runaan.

Well, there's no choice. Eat it right after the sparring!

He turned his head, saying he'd yield for the ice cream girl.

‘Is that so.’

Raon chuckled, looking at Wrath's reddened face.

‘You really are soft-hearted.’

Usually, Wrath would make a fuss telling him to hurry up and eat the ice cream regardless of others, but since Runaan was involved, he immediately shut his mouth.

He still couldn't believe that this cotton candy, who even suppressed his own desires, was the demon king.

‘Someday, I’d like to visit the devildom you mentioned.’

Raon smiled as he stroked the fluff of the shrinking Wrath.

Are you serious?

Wrath widened his eyes in surprise and looked up.

'Yes. I'm curious about what the devildom you rule is like.'

He wanted to see Wrath’s cherished subordinates and was curious about the world he ruled.

That's an excellent thought! Those guys in devildom need to be bitten by a mad dog like you to come to their senses!

Wrath revealed a mischievous smile as if he was already looking forward to it.

If you follow what the King of Essence says, you’ll be able to go to devildom. Of course, it will be quite hard, and there will be many preparations, but for someone like you, it’s certainly possible.

‘Not now.’

Raon pushed Wrath away, who was panting like a puppy, and shook his head.

‘I’ll go if I’m still alive after everything is over.’

The dark clouds over the continent remained, and he hadn't yet finished his revenge against Derus.

He couldn't give an answer now, as he didn't know if he'd be alive after releasing all his grudges and resentment.

Don't talk nonsense! A leech like you will surely live longer than even the King of Essence himself!

‘I'm not sure if that's a compliment or an insult, but thanks anyway.’

Raon laughed while patting Wrath's head as Runaan's steps came to a halt.

"We're here."

Lifting his head at Runaan's words, he saw House Sullion's mansion.

It was his first visit since the incident with Syria, and there didn’t seem to be any major changes.

"My lady, you’ve returned quickly."

A middle-aged swordsman guarding House Sullion's front gate bowed to Runaan.

"Yes."

When Runaan bowed her head, the middle-aged swordsman smiled and opened the gate.

"Sir Raon Zieghart is with you as well."

The middle-aged swordsman respectfully bowed to Raon.

"I'm sorry for the sudden visit."

"No, Sir Raon is always welcome."

He welcomed Raon warmly, smiling as if he could come anytime.

"Thank you."

Raon returned the bow to the middle-aged swordsman and entered House Sullion.

"This way."

Runaan walked not toward the mansion in the center but toward the garden on the left.

Following her with a tilted head, he saw her father and mother, Rokan and Clara.

The two of them were sitting at a table in the garden, having a chat.

"Runaan! You're so late! I thought I’d die from missing you so much… Huh?"

Rokan started running toward Runaan but stopped abruptly when he saw Raon.

"Ra, Raon Zieghart? How are you here…."

His chin trembled as he seemed greatly startled.

"You're being rude to our savior."

Clara smacked Rokan’s back and approached Raon.

"It's been a while. You’re welcome here."

She lightly grasped the hem of her skirt and gave a polite greeting.

"It’s been a while since I’ve seen both of you."

Raon placed a hand over his chest and bowed to Rokan and Clara.

"Ahem, good to see you. I—I raised my voice because I was surprised. Please understand."

Rokan scratched the back of his head apologetically. It seemed he was still overly protective of his daughter, judging by his wariness because she had come with Raon.

"We met at the bead ice cream shop."

Runaan nodded, saying she had brought Raon from there.

"Oh, you brought him to have a snack with you? Good job."

Clara clapped her hands lightly, saying it was a good idea.

"No."

Runaan firmly shook her head while gripping Snow Flower’s hilt.

She pressed her lips tightly, saying she had called Raon not for snacks but for sparring.

"What? Sparring?"

"W-Why all of a sudden?"

Both Rokan and Clara widened their eyes as if they hadn't expected to see a sparring match.

"Just watch."

Runaan exhaled calmly and stood in front of Raon.

" You don't have to use your full strength, but don’t go easy on me like you did at the training ground."

"…Alright."

Runaan’s normally blank gaze sharpened with seriousness. Since she seemed sincere, he adjusted his aura to match a beginner Grandmaster level.

Control your strength well. Your beginner Grandmaster level is absurdly stronger than others at the same stage.

‘I know.’

Raon nodded and set heavenly Drive in a middle stance.

Srrrrng.

Runaan also drew Snow Flower without hesitation, as if she had steadied her mind.

Kyaaaang.

The two placed their swords against each other as they did when sparring in the fifth training ground, then took two steps back.

Chiiiiing!

Runaan pushed off the ground fiercely and thrust Snow Flower. A blade of frost bloomed from the silver sword's edge and surged toward his chest.

Craaang! 

Raon blocked Runaan's sword attack with the Fangs of Insanity and narrowed his eyes. 

'Has she grown during this time?'

Runaan's sword was sharp, as if it had completely shed all its former flaws.

It seemed she had grown further by making the experiences of the battlefield her own.

Srrrk! 

Even though her first attack failed, Runaan did not retreat and launched a second offensive. 

The shards of frost she stirred up poured down in the form of snow called astral energy. 

Kwagwagwagwa!

Raon drew the Blizzard Sword Art, containing the principle of severing sword. 

The blade of the cold wind mercilessly tore through the endlessly falling frost shards. 

Thud! 

As soon as the frost storm subsided, Raon stepped with Supreme Harmony Steps. 

Chiiiing! 

Charging into Runaan's left side, he thrust Heavenly Drive toward her waist. 

"Hmm." 

Runaan unleashed the wind of the Light Wind Flow, pulling Raon into her own space. It was a technique that combined both evasion and attack.

"Good movement, but... still lacking!"

Raon took a step back and brought down the Crimson Slash in the direction Runaan was rushing toward. 

Fwoosh! 

Runaan blocked the Crimson Slash with the blue frost-burning blade, as if determined to fight to the end.

Craaang! 

Because there was a big difference in the aura contained in the swords, Runaan bounced off roughly and rolled on the ground.

"Ugh..." 

Even though she felt the pain of her arm about to tear off, Runaan stood up again and charged. 

Craaang! 

With cold eyes, Raon pushed the fire of the Ten Thousand Flames Cultivation into Runaan's opening. 

Fwoooosh! 

The red flames devoured Runaan's frost and struck her chest. 

Booom! 

A powerful shockwave burst, and Runaan rolled across the ground once again. 

Her disheveled hair scattered in the air, and blood dripped from her forehead. 

"R-Runaan...?" 

"What in the world...?" 

Clara and Rokan trembled at their fingertips, as if they couldn't believe such a fierce sparring match was happening. 

"Not yet." 

Runaan stood up without hesitation, as if she didn't feel the pain. 

Shaa! 

Despite being injured, her sword attacks became sharper. It felt like watching a refined swordsmanship at its peak. 

Craaang! 

To honor Runaan's request, Raon shattered her sword strikes without reducing his aura. 

Kwooooom!

Runaan crashed into the lawn of the garden, and the once green ground was flipped to black. 

"Runaan!" 

"Stop it!" 

Clara and Rokan rushed over to stop Runaan. 

"...No." 

Runaan refused their hands and stood on her own, facing Raon. 

"I can still do it." 

Gripping Snow Flower tightly, she signaled that she wanted to continue. 

Aren't you being too harsh? 

Wrath furrowed his brow, indicating Raon should go easier. 

'Look at her eyes.' 

Raon raised Heavenly Drive and pointed to Runaan's eyes. Her eyes, which were always blank, were burning with determination.

"Hyaaa!" 

Runaan shouted a loud battle cry and charged forward. Her arms and legs shouldn’t be moving well, but her movements were dazzling like the speed of light.

Craaang! 

Even though she was exhausted, Raon had no intention of holding back, so he fiercely pushed back her sword. 

Chiiiik! 

But for the first time, Runaan didn’t roll on the ground. She kneeled on one knee, pushing herself backward.

'Hmm?' 

As Raon frowned, sensing something unusual, Runaan leaned her upper body deeply to the left and pushed in.

'Even if you come like that, it's too late.' 

Even though it was a sudden movement, it wasn't beyond his perception. To end it this time, Raon brought Heavenly Drive down diagonally. 

At that moment, Runaan’ eyes flashed. As if she had been aiming for this moment all along, she twisted the blade of Snow Flower sideways.

Chiiing! 

Runaan deflected Heavenly Drive with her blue frost-covered blade, turning her defensive stance into a counterattack. 

Sssss! 

Before he knew it, Snow Flower’s blade was approaching his neck. 

It was an unorthodox swordsmanship that was hard to believe Runaan had used. 

"Ha!" 

Raon let out a sigh of admiration and twisted his wrist. Forcing the tilted Heavenly Drive upward, he struck away Runaan's sword, which was aiming at his throat. 

Claaang! 

Snow Flower was knocked away and floated into the air, and Runaan collapsed on the spot, as if she had exhausted all her strength. Blood trickled from her mouth. 

"Runaan!" 

Unable to hold back, Rokan ran out and grabbed Runaan. 

"Stop it!" 

Clara embraced Runaan, telling her to stop now. 

"I saw Raon saving his family..."

Runaan stood up on her own. She bit her lip as she turned to Rokan and Clara. 

"But my brother didn’t come back like that."

"Runaan..." 

Rokan widened his eyes as if he didn't expect Runan to say such words.

"So I have to finish it. I can achieve that only by staying in the Light Wind division."

Runaan bowed her head, pleading with them not to ask her to leave the division.

"Hmm..." 

"Runaan." 

Rokan and Clara bit their lips, sensing the growth of Runaan, whom they had always seen as just a child.

'Now I understand.' 

Raon silently nodded as he watched Runaan's family hold each other's hands. 

'They had suggested to Runaan to leave the Light Wind division.'

It seemed that Rokan had sensed the increasingly dangerous situation of the continent and had suggested to Runaan to leave the Light Win division and become a swordswoman of House Sullion instead.

'Runaan rejected that suggestion with this sparring.' 

It was clear that Runaan had requested today's spar with him to show her determination to remain in the Light Wind division and stop Syria.

'Yeah. She has definitely changed.' 

The girl who liked bead ice cream and was clumsy at expressing her emotions was no longer here. 

The swordsman standing before him was a true warrior with the will to become stronger for her family.

Raon took out the bead ice cream box he had bought earlier and placed it on the table. 

He quietly left the mansion of House Sullion, not wanting to disturb Runaan, Rokan, and Clara's time. 

You've finally developed some tact. 

Wrath nodded approvingly, as if Raon had done well. 

'It's thanks to you.' 

Hmph! Flattery is unnecessary! 

Contrary to his words that he didn't need flattery, he smiled brightly.

To think the ice cream girl would grow this much, the King of Essence is deeply moved!

Wrath nodded, saying it was pleasant to watch a child grow.

Since he’s in a good mood, let's eat bead ice cream too!

He waved his round hand, telling him to quickly take out mint chocolate.

‘Mint chocolate? We just gave that away a little while ago.’

Uh...? Didn't you buy two?

‘There wasn't time to buy more.’

Raon shrugged his shoulders, saying there was only one.

Go back and get it right now!

Wrath shook his head, saying to go no matter what.

‘How can I go there? By now, they're probably having a conversation amidst a sea of tears.’

Are you blind to the tears flowing from the King of Essence’s eyes?

Wrath yelled, clutching his head in frustration.

You clueless idiot!

* * *

Raon, pushed by Wrath’s nagging, bought the mint chocolate again and returned to the annex building.

He was about to eat one in the garden before going in, but Merlin came out of the annex building and approached the garden.

Kkiheuk….

Wrath, who had been dancing at the thought of eating bead ice cream, hid behind Raon as soon as he saw Merlin.

D-Don't talk to her and just let her pass by!

He tugged on Raon’s collar, telling him to ignore Merlin.

‘How can I do that?’

Raon shook his head and approached Merlin.

“Where are you going?”

"Grandfather called me."

Merlin smiled brightly, saying it seems she has already been acknowledged.

“W-what acknowledgement?”

“Our relationship.”

She twisted her fingers like thread, saying, "Don't you already know everything?"

“Uh….”

Hearing such nonsense filled Raon’s mind with the thought that he should’ve ignored her like Wrath had said.

“Mother and father are there too, so you should come with me.”

Merlin grabbed Raon’s wrist and pulled him along, leading him in the direction of Federick’s mansion.

‘Hm? Why here….’

The only patient left at Federick’s mansion was Sia.

As Raon realized that Merlin had been called to where Sia was, a sense of foreboding ran down his spine.

“We’re here!”

Merlin confidently opened the door and waved.

“Come here.”

Glenn nodded with a heavy gaze.

“…….”

Raon, sensing that the atmosphere wasn’t good, entered the patient room silently where Glenn and the others were.

Sia was lying on the bed, surrounded by the others.

“What’s going on?”

Raon swallowed dryly and looked at Glenn.

"It was strange that Sia wasn't waking up, so I tried checking in several ways..."

Federick stroked Sia’s head and sighed deeply.

“It seems she’s in a state where she can’t wake up.”

“What do you mean….”

"The gap between her grown body and young soul has widened too much. Her soul and body aren't connected."

He bit his lip, saying that this was the first time something like this had happened to him.

"Especially compared to her well-developed upper energy center, the energy inside is extremely small. At this rate, she may never wake up."

Federick massaged his temples, saying he hadn't expected to feel this helpless.

“That’s….”

Raon bit his lip and looked back. Sylvia and Edgar were trembling, seemingly having heard the news earlier.

“Is there a way to treat her?”

"I don't know. We'll have to find out from here on."

Federick shook his head, saying he didn’t know anything.

“Then, it looks like it’s my turn.”

Merlin placed her hands on her hips and stood in front of Sia.

“I’ll go take a look.”

She smiled lightly, as if to say not to worry, and placed her hand on Sia’s forehead.

Hwaaah!

A brilliant, sacred blue light enveloped Merlin and Sia at the same time.

It felt like a world for just the two of them had opened in the patient room.

When a minute that felt like an hour of silence had passed, Merlin's eyelids slowly lifted.

"It's as I thought."

Merlin turned around, frowning her eyes.

“The Green King helped the young lady's soul to grow, but since she didn’t wake up on her own, the connection remains unstable."

She shook her head, saying that in this state, Sia wouldn’t be able to wake up on her own.

It’s just as the King of Essence suspected.

Wrath exhaled a low breath.

Just as the King of Essence goes out of control if he enters your body due to the gap between the soul and the body, that child is facing a similar problem—except, in her case, she cannot wake up.

He clicked his tongue, saying it wouldn't be an easy problem to resolve.

“Is there a way to wake Sia?”

Glenn looked at Merlin with desperate eyes.

“It’s difficult.”

Merlin lowered her gaze, clasping her hands in front of her.

“Kuh….”

Edgar bit his lip until it bled as he looked down at Sia, seemingly blaming himself again.

“Sia!”

Sylvia knelt down, clutching Sia’s hand. She looked like she was on the verge of despair at hearing her daughter couldn’t wake up after finally reuniting with her.

“Damn it….”

Rector clenched his fist without even being able to touch Sia. He squeezed so hard that blood dripped from his hand.

“…….”

Raon ground his teeth. His chest felt so stifled that he felt nauseous, as yet another problem arose just as his family had finally gathered.

“Merlin, is there really no way?”

Raon approached Merlin, who seemed lost in thought, biting her lip.

“There is.”

“I don’t care what it is, just tell me the way... Huh?”

Raon looked at Merlin, his mouth agape.

“What….”

Rector and Sylvia also shot up in surprise.

“I said it was difficult. I never said it was impossible to wake her.”

Merlin, with a sympathetic look, gazed at Sia and slightly moved her lips.

“There is definitely a way.”

 

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