The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 6

Episode 6

Raoul received simple treatment and headed to the waiting room.

The tournament award ceremony and coming-of-age ceremony were scheduled to take place in a little while.

The event would last until late at night, so there was no time other than now.

After confirming that there was no one around, he opened the system window and checked the quest reward.

〈Quest: Coming of Age Ceremony Tournament〉

Grade: D+

Goal: Place in the top 4 in the Ashton family’s Coming of Age Ceremony Tournament. Additional rewards are paid according to the final ranking.

Result: Tournament won (completion)

Reward: 300 experience coins (player store only) Random skill book (E grade or lower).

Additional rewards: Additional experience, D grade, 5 free stat points, random skill book (D grade or lower).

-Would you like to receive a reward?

As he won the tournament, the reward seemed quite generous. As Raoul received his reward with a bright expression, several level-up messages appeared before his eyes.

“Check the status window.”

*Name: Raoul

*Level: 25 (Hardcore Mode)

*Occupation: Trainee Knight (Sword User) Beginner Telekinesis

*Title: Winner of the Count Ashton Coming of Age Ceremony Tournament.

*Stats

[Strength 31] [Dexterity 36] [Stamina 29(+1)] [Intelligence 22] [Spiritual Power 45] [Magic Power 41] [Spiritual Power 44] [Sense 43]

(Remaining Stat Points: 5)

‘Of course, quests are the answer. is it?’

I only won four matches in the tournament, but my level went up by six. Considering that I had only raised about 10 levels by training for a whole month, it could be said that I had leveled up drastically.

But it was still very lacking. Neither the level nor the stats have yet gone beyond the 15-year-old level. When I thought about the work I had to do in the future, I had barely taken baby steps.

‘So we need to get out of the territory quickly.’

Growing up within the count’s family may have been safe, but there were clear limits.

If he wants to take advantage of being the ‘currently only’ player, he needs to go out into the world.

Because I have to claim the numerous quest treasures that exist in the Connect world faster than others.

In that sense, the biggest reward from this tournament could be said to be ‘admission to the Kingdom Academy.’

Of course, I had to get the Count’s permission, but I believed that I wouldn’t be able to just refuse since I had already won the tournament.

* * *

“Can not be done.”

“yes?”

“Kingdom Academy. “I cannot allow it!”

“But if you make it to the semifinals of the tournament, they will send you to the Kingdom Academy…”

“Hmm, that was meant to mean that you should work hard. Besides, Raoul, you still have a lot to learn from your family. “I have been neglecting my sword training so far, so I need to learn it properly now.”

Trust was broken.

It seemed that his father, Count Melvin, had no intention of letting him go.

But I couldn’t give up like this.

“Learning about the sword never ends. Isn’t this what your father always used to say? As you said, the family sword is a task I must learn and practice for the rest of my life. But doesn’t the Kingdom Academy have an age limit for admission? “If not now, when would you like to go again?”

The Count’s mouth opened slightly in surprise at Raoul’s answer.

Raoul was usually a quiet and quiet child. And perhaps because he was weak, he often blurted out the ending of his words or made a fuss. But what a logical and confident answer!

‘When did you grow up to be so strong?’

The Count, who could barely stop the corners of his mouth from rising without realizing it, looked down at Raoul with wide eyes.

He is so small that it does not even reach his chest.

Thighs thinner than your forearms.

And a pale complexion, as if he were sick.

No matter how I looked at it, I felt uneasy about sending it out.

For reference, the count was a huge man, over 2 meters tall, and his forearms were thicker than most women’s waists.

And unlike the Count, Raoul’s skin was only white, but it was difficult to say that he was pale.

“But that doesn’t work. “How can you send a weakling like you so far away?”

Then Raoul stood up from his seat and said:

“But what if I really want to go? And even though I won the tournament, I can’t admit that I’m weak!”

The Count and Raoul’s gazes clashed fiercely in the air. Neither of them seemed willing to bend their opinions.

The Count stared into Raoul’s eyes for a moment and then spoke in a calm voice.

“It’s not something that can be done with words. If you really want to, try to persuade me with your skills!”

And that day. Raoul fell without even grazing the Count’s collar.

* * *

Clatter, rattle, rattle.

Raoul was staring blankly out the window in the rattling carriage.

Before his eyes, he could see about forty horsemen escorting three carriages.

The images of bears roaring toward the sky were engraved on the chests of the horsemen wearing gray cloaks. It was the emblem of the Earl of Ashton.

A month has already passed since I sparred with the Count.

From that day on, Raoul and Count Melvin sparred every day as if they had made a promise. And in the end, Raoul was leaving the estate in a carriage like this.

‘You really barely escaped by losing all your money.’

Count Melvin’s skills were honestly overwhelming.

As if he were not the head of one of the kingdom’s five great samurai families for no reason, his swordsmanship was far beyond Raoul’s level.

Moreover, the Count’s body was too monstrous to be considered human.

That’s why I didn’t know that even though the Count was not a sword master, the Ashton family was firmly maintaining its status as one of the five great martial families.

Since he was younger than other sword owners, he might become a real monster if he reached the level of sword master. And from Raoul’s feeling, that time seemed not far away.

In his previous life, Count Melvin’s name was not very well known. When players entered Connect, the Count was already no longer from this world.

But this time it will be different.

‘I really need my father to deal with the enemies that will appear in the future! And how did you get your family? ‘You can never lose for nothing!’

The word “family” still feels unfamiliar to me, and the word “father” doesn’t really come into my mouth.

However, as he lived in the count’s house, something began to take root in Raoul’s heart. A warm feeling that I couldn’t feel from others.

In the end, it was not his swordsmanship skills that earned him permission from the count.

After sparring for several days, Raoul admitted that swordsmanship was not the answer and ended up revealing his telekinesis in front of the count.

Blood shot!

Raoul’s longsword first scratched the count’s cheek.

Just when the Count thought he had dodged Raoul’s sword, the sword’s trajectory was slightly changed by telekinesis.

“…!!”

Count Melvin’s expression hardened.

‘what? What is the last change??

The Count looked at Raoul, wiping away the blood dripping down his cheek with his hand.

Raoul, who seemed like a child just a moment ago, suddenly felt like a proud swordsman. And the intense fighting spirit in those eyes stimulated his heart.

“OK! “Let’s give it a try!!”

The Count was the first to attack Raoul first. Not to be outdone, Raoul rushed towards the Count.

And that day.

For the first time, Raoul was able to be recognized by the Count as a man and a prosecutor.

After the sparring, Raoul explained his telekinetic powers and suddenly increased swordsmanship skills, using the cliché theme of awakening through ‘divine revelation.’ Naturally, the Count did not believe it.

However, when Raoul mentioned some information and the world situation that he could not have known, the Count could not ignore his words.

In the first place, it was because the Count himself felt that the surrounding situation was not unusual.

During that month, Raoul sparred with the Count and talked a lot.

The Count was skeptical of Raoul’s words, but did his best to accommodate his request.

And this is how Raoul left the county and set off on a journey to the capital of the kingdom.

Rattling.

The carriage stopped for a moment. And then a man came up to the window.

“Prince Raoul. “I will have a quick meal here and then move on.”

The man’s name is Philip.

He was in charge of protecting the party and was also a senior knight of the ‘Golden Bear Knights’, the first knight order of the Earl of Ashton.

He was a man of great skill, one of the top ten among the 100 members of the Knights Templar.

“okay. “Go down.”

Raoul nodded and got out of the carriage. Then, he focused his mana in his eyes and looked at Philip’s information.

*Name: Philip (42 years old)

*Level: 92

*Occupation: Senior Knight (Sword Expert Advanced)

*Affiliation: Earl of Ashton, Golden Bear Knights

*Title: Sword Breaker

*Stats: Potential (S grade)

[Strength 82] [Agility 76] [Stamina 81] [Intelligence 68] [Mental Strength 77] [ Magic

Power 76] [Sense 73] *Unique Traits

Ogre’s Superpower (A+) Natural Commander (A) Obsession with Swordsmanship (A-)

‘As expected, it’s amazing.’

His stats and characteristics were better than his known skills.

The stats of a typical Sword Expert level knight were in the 70s. However, his strength and stamina are already over 80.

Considering his high potential of S rank, he was a talented person who might break the sword master’s barrier at any time.

I took my eyes off Philip and went to the prepared table and sat down. Then the waiting knights lined up next to him.

A total of 50 people joined Raoul on his journey.

Among them, there were three regular knights, including Philip, and six probationary knights.

There were 15 trainees taking knight lessons and 20 horsemen, and the remaining 5 were servants and workers who would serve Raoul.

To select these attendants, Raoul had to have a very busy schedule for a month.

With the Count’s permission, he visited the knights’ training ground and personally persuaded the knights, and stopped by the barracks to check on the numerous soldiers one by one with his own eyes.

Fortunately, the servants and workers were less busy thanks to the recommendation of Ivan, the butler, but in the end, they had to interview each person to make a choice.

Someone might ask why it was necessary to put in so much effort.

But Raoul’s purpose was clear.

Young, talented and someone who can be loyal to him. Otherwise, there was no point in including him in the group.

‘I’m very proud to see it all put together like this.’

The oldest, Philip, is also 42 years old. Two of the regular drivers were in their 30s and the rest were in their 20s or teenagers.

And all of them were talented individuals with level B or higher potential.

Even if you grow up like this, your talent will blossom in any field, but it will be too late.

In order to face the threat coming to the count family, they all needed to grow quickly.

Therefore, in some ways, we brought so many people that it could be said to be excessive. If we had only thought about arriving at the capital, about ten people, including the driver, would have been enough.

“Sir Philip. “How long until we reach our destination?”

“If all goes as planned, it will arrive in 5 days. Should we speed up further?”

“No, there’s no need to rush. “We need to train the soldiers, so let’s just keep going like this.”

At those words, several young soldiers who were eating a little away heaved a sigh of relief.

They had never ridden a horse before joining this journey.

However, under orders to learn horseback riding, he was training by taking turns riding a carriage and a horse.

“But is there any reason to take this many people to [Free City Mira]?”

Jake, the driver sitting in the seat right next to Raoul, asked.

Although I had already mentioned that my purpose was to travel and train when recruiting attendants, I still seemed to have a lot of questions.

“You will find out why when you arrive. And on this journey, don’t forget that you swore that you would follow my orders as if they were the Count’s.”

Jake slightly shrugged his shoulders at Raoul’s words and said.

“of course. This Jake’s oath is heavy, so don’t worry too much. But really, what are you doing there for over a month?”

“Uh-huh Jake!”

When Philip said something, Jake raised both hands and muttered as if he understood.

“You guys are so tight. I was just curious…”

It looks like Jake wasn’t kidding about being the knight’s famous gossip.

Raoul just laughed and thought to himself.

‘If you go anyway, you’re going to have a hard time, so wouldn’t it be better to go with peace of mind?’

(Continued in the next part)