Chapter 513: Chapter 275，Part1: 1 - In Return

Chapter 275 In Return

Part 1

“I thought I should listen carefully to what you have to say for once. Seriously, what do you guys in 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》 think my disciples are!” (Thawne)

Thawne Rowell, the 《Sword Saint (Kensei)》 is famous as a swordsman who possesses a perfect combination of mind, technique, and body. His contribution to the development of swordsmanship is astounding, as is his skill with the sword, and the Thawne style swordsmanship he developed from his original techniques is now widely recognized in the Empire. The ability of the Thawne School is also very high compared to other schools and is said to be on par with that of Hunters who have improved their basic abilities by absorbing Mana Material.

He is highly trusted by the nobility and his school is recognized in the public as one of the forces protecting Zebrudia and is on the same level as the regular Knight Order. The fact that he sent Luke to guard the 『White Swords Gathering』 last time is still fresh in my mind. In other words, he has enough power to send a manslayer to an important meeting and enough influence to remain calm even if that said manslayer goes on a rampage. Awesome!!!

What I am trying to say is that our Luke, who had learned the Thawne-style swordsmanship and absorbed a ridiculous amount of Mana Material, is the most dangerous.

Thawne-san continued while *zuruzuru* dragging me.

Lucia sighs and follows me from behind, but she doesn’t help me.

“Do you know how many petitions I get because of Luke? Hmm? I am 80, but I can’t afford to give way to the next generation!” (Thawne)

“………… My apologies for everything.” (Cry)

But isn’t there a problem with them too, as they didn’t nurture his heart and only nurtured Luke’s skills?

“During the White Swords Gathering, I sent him there because he said he would listen to what the security guards say but he completely ignored it, he completely disregarded the job I gave him in exchange for the right to participate in the Supreme Martial Arts Festival. He tried a new strange technique on the senior disciples, he tried a new strange technique on the junior disciples, he tried a new strange technique on the new disciples, he tried a new strange technique on me――” (Thawne)

He keeps on trying new strange techniques, huh………… I am glad to see that he is doing well!

“I let him meditate for mental training, read books, get hit by waterfalls, entrust him to guide his junior disciples, teach him soft techniques, let him handle requests that come in, let him handle escort requests, but nothing changes at all! At the end of the day, he will incite other disciples to raid a Treasure Shrine, launch a raid on bandits’ home base, or use our name to challenge other dojos without permission, and do whatever he wants! Do you know how I feel when I tell him to think about something other than swords?” (Thawne)

Said the 《Sword Saint (Kensei)》 as if he was fed up. It seems that the complaints are accumulating because I rarely stop by.

Even though I wasn’t trying to run away anymore, Thawne-san didn’t let go of my hand. I was dragged into the mansion. And I said while feeling like a cow being shipped.

“Well………… I think you should directly tell that to the person responsible.” (Cry)

“Hoh. You think I did not tell him that?” (Thawne)

“………… I don’t think I am the person you should tell that to.” (Cry)

“………………” (Thawne)

“!? Nii-san !?” (Lucia)

Thawne-san fell silent at my words that came out unintentionally.

This person is really a person of character…… If it had been Franz-san just now, he would have definitely been furious.

I smiled from the bottom of my heart and said cheerfully.

“Luke is lucky to have you as his “Master (Shisho)”. I can leave him to you――No, let me leave him to you!” (Cry)

“………… Do you think you can fool me with this!? I thought that he would calm down if he met someone, but Luke cut down the woman I introduced to him, you know!?” (Thawne)

Eh!? This story is new to me. This guy is more of a challenger than I thought. Even I, his childhood friend, would not be willing to make such an attempt. He is truly a master of his craft.

And since Luke, who rather talks about everything, didn’t say anything, my guess is that――He didn’t think it was a matchmaking, I think?

“He thinks that there are only two types of people in this world: those he can cut and those he shouldn’t cut too much. He is really troublesome. Was the other party a swordswoman?” (Cry)

“Does Luke cut anything if his opponent is a swordsman? Hmm?” (Thawne)

“…… Well, he will if it is a reasonably strong opponent. Although, I usually let him have a wooden sword, or else he will cut his opponent……” (Cry)

I don’t know if it is because of the Mana Material or because of Thawne, but Luke’s abilities know no bounds. Godspeed to Luke Psykol as he continues on his own path!

“Luke said this, you know. If she’s a strong swordswoman, I’ll meet her!” (Thawne)

“………… Let’s stop talking about it anymore. It is useless and there is no point talking about it with me. I am sure the years will take care of everything.” (Cry)

I said something that I didn’t believe at all.

I heard that Thawne-san used to rampage as well, so I guess the probability of it is not zero. I would like to believe that it is not zero.

“Besides, even with this――I am trying to teach him not to aim for vitals as much as possible! Because if he kills them, even Anthem can’t bring them back to life!” (Cry)

“…………” (Thawne)

Thawne-san said nothing.

In a delicate atmosphere, I was dragged into the mansion without question. It was only after entering a magnificent tatami-matted reception room that I was released.

Thawne-san’s mansion has a different structure than those in the Imperial Capital. If I had to say so, I would say it is a little closer to the Onsen inn in Surus.

As soon as I took off my shoes and was led into the tatami room before anyone said anything to me, I sat straight on my knees, put both of my hands together, and bowed my head deeply.

Some people aren’t used to sitting on their knees because they usually wear shoes in the Imperial Capital, but I am different. For me, it is almost unsatisfactory because the hard ground is not under me.

Thawne-san didn’t react at all when he saw me do a dogeza. Is this the Meikyo Shisui?that is in the Thawne swordsmanship style?

Lucia is so much more responsive. With deadly cold eyes looking at me, tho’.

Thawne-san, who was sitting in front of me, said.

“I heard from Franz-kyo. It seems that Zebrudia has received a prediction of calamity. And it is speculated that the identity of it is a curse.” (Thawne)

Huh? What’s that, that’s new to me. When I asked Franz-san to mediate with the 《Sword Saint (Kensei)》 on the Symphonic Stone earlier, we didn’t talk about that in particular.

I raised my head. Thawne-san was sitting cross-leg on the floor with his arms crossed, looking at me with a sharp gaze as if he could see right through me.

“That’s………… It is like a bargain sale of calamity, isn’t it? How many times have we been here already this season……” (Cry)

“So you are telling me that you are used to it by now, right 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 .” (Thawne)

No, that’s not what I wanted to say……

As far as I know, there are several things that come to my mind. I wonder why the Imperial Capital is so peaceful with so many things happening. Could it be that incidents with Treasure Shrines and the “Fox (Kitsune)” are not as big as I think?

Ark and the others aren’t there every time I want them, so are they unexpectedly stopping incidents in places I don’t know about? I will ask him the next time I see him.

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Haha Luke is really trying to master the Lightning Sword move!

I wonder when he is going to show this technique

And lol at Thawne Jii-san trying to find a waifu for Luke

Tchao à plus!

Footnotes

Meikyo Shisui: it is a state of mind where you are calm and serene at all times.