Became a Hatchling of the Grand Duke of the North

59 – Bow your head, you trifles! (4)

‘Roll here.’

[Meowong-.]

‘Roll away.’

[Meow-.]

The cats acted very faithfully at the command of Han, the guardian dragon.

They rolled around as he said, sometimes carrying out rather complex orders without hesitation.

It meant that he understood the dragon’s voice to some extent.

‘Hmm.’

Han. He licked his lips and stared at them.

‘I can really hear what I’m saying.’

Is it because they belong to the same magical creatures?

If that’s not the case, maybe it’s because I’ve acquired this wonderful trait.

However, it seemed clear that only one change had been made thanks to this.

[ Characteristics:

– Ruler of Cat Corps: The ability to naturally follow a dignified high-ranking species. The order and dignity of the cat are displayed more.]

‘Thanks to that, I got a good thing.’

As he stared at the characteristics window for a while, he thought.

‘For example, it feels like there are soldiers who are obedient. Well, it’s only good for me.’

It was as he said.

Actually, with all that said, these guys aren’t just ordinary cats.

All of them were magical creatures that knew how to use magic.

For example, the two-tailed, three-tailed nekomata.

Black Panther and Night Walker, immersed in the blurry darkness, were examples of this.

Despite their appearance, they were considered to be stronger than most Orcs and Human soldiers.

Some even raised them for combat purposes.

So at least if these guys followed him, there was nothing wrong with it.

It was enough to assume that a soldier who was obedient was created.

[Kei.]

Han the Guardian Dragon.

He looked at the cats with rather ferocious eyes.

‘You guys. In the future, if there is anything in this area, please let me know. Okay?’

[Meow-.]

[Meowong-.]

Answers came from everywhere.

But for some reason, the answer seemed so relaxed, such as rolling around on the floor, and Han couldn’t trust that answer.

No matter how you look at it, it seems like you’re giving a rough answer.

Well, that’s how it’s like for a bunch of guys. These are difficult things to trust.

‘But that kind of power is useful in its own way.’

I decided to take that much comfort.

* * * *

The next day.

Guardian dragons Han and Lucia were standing on the soft grass.

There were also several cadets around.

[Today, we will test your level through simple sparring.]

That was Instructor Zania’s words, standing in front of the cadets.

She looked around at the cadets, who clearly looked nervous, and smiled briefly before opening her mouth.

[There is no need to waste time. I’ll start right away. Arwen, come forward to Merida Gold.]

At her nomination, the two cadets with stiff expressions staggered forward.

In each of their hands were long swords for sparring.

She looked over her two cadets for a moment, then slowly nodded her head, then added.

[Both of them are fine in their own way. I won’t say much since everyone has done quite a bit of training since their families. Get your posture.]

At Instructor Zania’s words, the two cadets looked even more nervous.

They stared at each other, poised to wield swords at any moment.

And within.

With Instructor Zania’s signal, the two kicked off the ground and swung their swords at each other.

It was the beginning of Dalian.

* * * *

After repeating this several times, the number of remaining cadets quickly decreased.

Finally it was Lucia’s turn.

[Key-.]

Guardian Dragon Han’s eyes shone.

It was finally time for Lucia, his contractor, to step out.

Chuck.

Instructor Zania pulled out the wooden sword hanging from her waist.

‘What is it?’

At that appearance, Han felt uncomfortable. Why did she suddenly bring out her own armament?

But before she could answer the question, she called out to Lucia with her chin.

[Come out, Lucia. It’s your turn.]

[…Yes.]

To Instructor Zania’s call, Lucia resolutely responded and stepped forward.

Bung. Humming.

Instructor Jania turned her wrist and gently swung the large sword as if she were warming up.

[I’ve heard that the dragon blood lineage is excellent. Just like that tradition, I think you’ll be great, incomparable to the other cadets. Even though I just came here as a cadet.]

[…]

Lucia did not answer her words.

Instead, she just posed with a stiff, tense expression on her face.

The lineage of dragon blood makes them strong as guardians of the Grand Duke of the North.

It was the same with Lucia.

After Lucrezia, the successor to take over the position was none other than Lucia.

Of course, its power and strength easily surpass that of other criminals.

‘It’s just the beginning.’

Pounding. Pounding.

Han’s heart began to beat a little steeper as he watched.

For some reason, everyone who was watching was nervous.

Apparently, Lucia’s sparring opponent was none other than Instructor Zania.

But I had a vague understanding of the limit.

Perhaps because of her fraudulent bloodline, Jania thought that Lucia was far beyond the level of sparring with one of her cadets.

He also agreed with the idea.

In fact, the other cadets’ sparring he had seen before had some poor corners.

Certainly, Lucia is more than that. Her talent was overwhelming.

[Lucia, make sure you use magic. But I won’t use magic.]

Instructor Zania.

She said, staring back at Lucia with her serious eyes.

[Instead, I will do my best.]

[…Yes.]

Gooh Oh-.

Instructor Zania gave permission.

Lucia’s pupils began to glow blue. It was because of her body-enhancing magic, that she began to raise her mana.

Her beautiful white hair, like her snow, began to flutter backwards as if it were blowing in the wind.

A tense airflow began to flow between the two.

[Dalian, start.]

Boom!

Just before the sound was over, Lucia kicked her to the ground and was shot.

For a moment, the power in my legs was so heavy that I could hear the sound of an artillery shell exploding from the ground.

Of course, a part of the ground skin was turned upside down.

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Zeng-!

The two swords collided.

The power contained there must have been considerable, to the point where I could hear a loud sound that rang through my eardrums.

[Hmm. Quite…]

Tsaruru, Instructor Zania’s eyes narrowed at the recoil of power that rang through her wrist.

It certainly wasn’t normal strength, as I’ve heard.

The level of the combined strength of two or three adult males was easily surpassed. It was a power that set the standard apart from that of ordinary humans.

[If it wasn’t me but the other cadets, I’m sure you wouldn’t be able to compete with them, Lucia.]

[…]

But that was just the beginning.

Zeng! Damn it!

Lucia swung her sword fiercely.

So fast, her sword leaves an afterimage in blue sparks.

Even the pace was getting faster and faster.

As if she wouldn’t even give her the slightest chance to fight back.

‘Oh, oh oh…!’

Guardian Dragon Han opened his eyes wide.

He cheered on his contractor.

‘Win! Lucia, cheer up!’

And that wasn’t the only surprise.

[Wait, that’s great?]

[Are you really a freshman like us?]

[That, that’s the successor of the Northern Grand Duke… Wow…]

The cadets who were watching all opened their mouths.

Yeah, that would have been surprising.

Because the fierce movements that they would not even dare to imitate were continuing like flowing water.

In fact, the strength of Lucia that Han had seen before was very impressive.

To the extent that he was certain that he would easily defeat the fairly low level hunters from his past life that he remembered.

But the opponent also seemed to be unusual.

He was the person in charge of the instructor at this place with the title of the best academy on the continent.

There was no way that such a person would be just like the common people who are widely spread everywhere.

[The momentum is fierce, but there are still many gaps.]

This was the evaluation of Instructor Zania, who had been focusing on defense and looking at Lucia’s swordsmanship.

With those words, Instructor Zania took a step forward.

Chuck, and stepped out with her movements.

The airflow has changed.

[Laugh…?!]

Lucia made a heavy sound for the first time.

She tung her sword, and bounced behind her.

Instructor Zania gently thrust her sword in front of her, pushing her Lucia away.

She said.

[You are strong and fast, and you also have outstanding talent to back it up. That quality is undoubtedly the best on the continent. But no experience. That is why it is pushed by this one number.]

[Haap!]

She twisted her back and slipped to evade the figure of Lucia rushing at her again.

Then she staggered greatly as she stumbled into the air.

Actually, Lucia’s talent is excellent.

Instructor Zania felt her wrists tingle each time she crossed her sword. At this level, even her upperclassmen couldn’t stand it.

Facing Lucia like that, Zania continued her words.

[What I will tell you at this academy throughout the year is that swords are like a game of numbers. No matter how threatening a sword is, if you stab it exquisitely with a single trick like this, the momentum will be released.]

Bang!

Finally, Lucia’s sword bounced back and flew to the other side.

[Ha, ha.]

Looking at Lucia breathing heavily, her Instructor Zania laughed.

[It’s definitely as amazing as I’ve heard. Lucia.]

She lost in Dalian, but that day Lucia was recognized by the Faculty of Knights.