Chapter 359 Chapter 15
As a test to select the heir of the clan, the Landislofen family’s trials are not limited to tests of skills such as spear-fighting, swordplay, and magic. There are also tests for character, will, knowledge, and administrative ability.
However, without a doubt, in the eyes of almost everyone, the combat test is the most difficult task for Ig, the son of the Marquis. Therefore, from the beginning until now, the old powers within the clan council have never compromised with the Marquis on this matter.
Thinking of this, Ig couldn’t help but lift his head slightly. In his line of sight, quite a few young disciples of the Landislofen family were adjusting their weapons and staves, flexing their muscles, and looking eager to try.
This was not difficult to understand. Unlike other families, the resource allocation within the Landislofen family was not based on kinship but was entirely allocated according to the degree of importance.
Even a collateral member from a distant branch, if they could obtain a core position, might receive resources that could even surpass those of the clan leader’s own children. Well, the specific counterexample, naturally, was Ig himself.
“So, it’s not without reason that I’m looked down upon.”
Ig looked at the many people gazing at him as if he were a great gift and shook his head helplessly.
The specific competition time had not yet arrived. Therefore, he was naturally also waiting below the arena. Beside Ig were two young girls, Flarn and Ophi.
Although Ophi looked a bit sleepy from waking up early, this little princess of the Dragon Clan still remembered that today was a very important day for her human friend, so she sat very seriously beside him.
“Brother.”
A clear and soft girl’s voice came. Ig turned his gaze. Opposite him, the young girl Shiel, dressed in an exquisite, ice-and-snow-like pure white dress, raised her delicate little face, her crystal-clear beautiful eyes looking at him.
“A while ago, I inquired. There will still be over a hundred people participating in the family assessment today. However, I think with your strength, brother, as long as you don’t encounter people like Blade, it shouldn’t be difficult to advance to the first round.”
Ig nodded. In the family assessment, any member above a certain age who had not yet come of age was eligible to participate, so Blade was naturally among them.
A few days ago, Marquis Mays had given him specific information. Among all the competitors he needed to face, only a little over twenty people had reached the Gold rank. Therefore, for Ig, even if he hadn’t advanced to Gold, passing the test would not be too difficult.
Shiel suddenly pouted her tender lips, looking very displeased. “However, I still want to be with you, brother… At least, I wish I could help you more. Really, there were never such rules before…”
What Shiel was referring to, of course, was participating in the assessment together with Ig. However, her application was rejected, on the grounds that the young girl had already advanced to Platinum, undoubtedly qualifying her for a core position, and therefore had no need to compete with others.
Of course, Ig had expected this long ago. After all, with Shiel’s magical attainments, she was already outstanding among her peers in the entire Peka. If she were to participate, even the strongest, Blade, would not be able to withstand a single blow.
Those people in the clan council were thinking of how to cause trouble for him, so naturally, they would not give him such an opportunity.
“After all, with your strength, Shiel, participating in this kind of competition would be bullying, wouldn’t it?”
Ig smiled and rubbed her head. The girl did not dodge, but gently turned to the side. “Actually, it’s very useful to have you here, Shiel. Well, watch me beat them later!”
“Is that so… Hmm, it’s good that brother is confident.”
Shiel slightly raised her face. Her silver-blue beautiful hair, like the melting snow on a high snow dome, flowed quietly to her slender waist, which was adorned with exquisite silk. The girl’s fair fingertips suddenly picked up the End that was placed before her. A pair of crystal-clear eyes was raised, and she touched the young man’s hand.
“Brother, your sword, I just enchanted it for you… At least, before the magic fades, it will have destructive power against Platinum warriors. Even if you encounter a Gold, it will be enough to fight.”
Ig couldn’t help but smile and rubbed Shiel’s head again before taking the End from her hand. His palm touched the sword’s edge, and he could feel the runes inscribed into the long sword by the girl’s pure magical power. If the magic was activated, it would greatly enhance his attacks.
Even if he was still Silver, with Shiel’s magical attainments, the enchanted weapon would be able to pose a threat to Gold.
“Thank you, Shiel.”
The words came from the heart. Ig couldn’t help but think of how Shiel had stayed up all night alone in the house to make magic scrolls for him when he left. Today, the girl had also come very early, also to enchant his weapon as the competition drew nearer, to prevent the power loss caused by magic dissipation.
“Hmm, what’s there to thank for this… Isn’t it natural to help brother?”
Shiel forcefully raised her little face and looked around before saying, “But brother, I only see Flarn and Ophi sisters. Why hasn’t Vera sister come yet?”
Ig was slightly surprised. He hadn’t expected Shiel to suddenly mention Miss Phoenix: “Veer? She must have something to do and won’t be coming.”
“She’s not coming?… Hmph, this detestable woman, at such an important time for brother, she’s not accompanying him.”
Shiel’s expression instantly turned unhappy. “She’s so strong, she could help brother! And she claims to be brother’s friend!”
The girl’s voice was filled with subtle resentment. Her slender hands were crossed in front of her chest, and she simply sat down and turned her head away. Ig was speechless and was about to explain to her.
“Ig!”
A clear girl’s voice sounded. Ig turned his face, and in his sight appeared a mage girl with exquisite makeup and ice-crystal-like long hair, walking briskly towards him.
“Miss Dofi?”
Ig was slightly surprised and stood up to respond.
After arriving in Lorinc, Ig had not seen Dofiraia again. Originally, Ig had planned to inquire about her these past few days. However, he then thought that the girl was by Vicena’s side, and with her status as Chief Court Mage, the people hidden around her were likely not limited to his father’s side. Fearing that he might accidentally leave a flaw, he restrained himself.
“Miss Dofi, why do you have time to come over?”
Ig smiled as he looked at the mage girl who was walking briskly towards him. Seeing the rare relaxed smile on her exquisite face, which was like an ice lotus, he couldn’t help but guess: “Could it be that the Archmage’s injuries have improved?”
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After thinking about it, I decided to cut Shiel’s plot… (otherwise, I don’t know how long it will drag on)
