“…..”
“…..”
That two people were silent for a while after hearing my decision.
After a long time had passed, my mother finally opened her mouth to answer.
“Yeah, that’s right. Our daughter is a good girl…..”
***
From that day on, my swordsmanship training began.
“I will be in charge of Cherrya’s basic training. Until the training is complete, from now on, refer to me as your master. Understand?”
“Yes, master!”
“Say it again. How do you call me?”
“Master!”
“Once more!”
“Master!!”
My first master was Lawrence, the deputy chief of the Emblem and my mother’s subordinate.
Behind Lawrence, many Emblem knights clenched their fists and teared up.
I heard that Lawrence knocked everyone down and seized the position of my master.
“I won’t allow slacking in training just because Cherrya is cute, lovely, pretty, and charming. As much as you love it! Intensely! Roll with it!”
“Yes, master!”
I stared resolutely. Once committed to training, I was prepared to endure even the harshest training in the frigid hell.
Lawrence seemed to catch a glimpse of my determination and smiled faintly.
“Are you ready for sparring?”
“Yes!”
“Then let’s get to the training ground right away!”
“Alright!”
I sprinted forward, pounding the training ground as if propelled.
Though my untrained body soon screamed in agony, my mental fortitude was that of a seasoned detective chasing down a fleeing suspect.
‘Maybe I could just prove quickly that I have no talent in swordsmanship and live as I wanted?’
Just recalling the arrogant voice of Enoch made my body tense.
“Aaaargh! I’ll beat you up!”
“Very well, Cherrya! You’ll beat them all!”
“Enoch Graayyyyyyyyy!”
“Break him down!”
Lawrence and I matched each other well. He ran alongside me in the training ground, encouraging me. A smile played on his lips.
It felt like I had meet a good mentor.
“……”
“……”
From a distance, my mom and grandfather were watching me.
As I continued circling the training ground, I waved to the two of them.
“Cherrya, focus!”
“Got it!”
Lawrence scolded me shortly afterward. While my mom looked worried, my grandfather watched proudly.
It felt like we circled for a long time.
My whole body was drenched in sweat, and my breath reached the tip of my chin. A bitter taste rose from my throat.
I collapsed on the spot, gasping for breath.
“Heuuk, huuk, huk.”
“You did well from the beginning. Let’s take a break from the training ground…”
“Enoch, How about Enoch Gray?”
“Yes?”
“How many laps did Enoch Gray run in the training ground today?”
Lawrence widened his eyes at Cherrya’s question.
He tapped her arm with his fingers, forming a fist, and then chuckled before finally speaking.
“Ten laps.”
“And me?”
“You did nine laps.”
“Ugh!”
I gritted my teeth, rose again, and started running, hitting my unresponsive leg with my fist.
Lawrence followed lightly behind me, saying,
“Doing nine laps on the first day is impressive. It’s not advisable to overexert yourself, Cherrya.”
“Absolutely not. I won’t yield even to the slightest thing to that Enoch punk!”
Lawrence chuckled at my venomous words.
He glanced toward my grandfather and mother, giving them a thumbs-up.
“Very impressive! Our Cherry is indeed an Emblem! Hahaha!”
My grandfather’s cheerful laughter echoed through the training ground.
Hearing that sound, I put more strength into my legs.
‘What’s ten laps when I used to do twenty back in my prime!’
My comparison point was my past life as a inspector.
I had already surpassed physical limits with a female body.
What I could do before, I could do now.
“I’ll win!”
Racing towards the 11th lap, I ignited my determination.
I was confident that I could do more and better than Enoch, unquestionably.
***
Everywhere seemed the same—people lived in mundane routines, dampened by perpetual boredom and longing for new excitement.
The residents of the Lutinas Empire, both commoners and nobles alike, were no exception.
“Ah, it’s boring.”
“Any interesting news lately?”
Gossip had already circulated, and the empire was in a state of peace.
It was a time when everyone twisted and turned in boredom.
Early one morning, the eyes of a man, who had just accepted a social letter as usual from a newspaper-selling boy, widened.
It happened as he hurriedly roamed around the streets.
As if in disbelief, he scrutinized the social letter, then shook it above
his head before running towards his friends.
“Hey! They say Emblem and Gray are having a showdown!”
“What?”
“Is that for real?”
Those who were idly smoking or daydreaming about the boredom all turned their heads.
“Look here!”
In front of the only social letter available, people began to gather one by one.
“Ah, I can’t see! Move aside!”
“Step back a bit! Let me see first!”
“Someone just read it for us!”
Everyone rushed to read it first, pushing and shoving in a chaotic scene.
Someone quick to assess the situation pulled out coins from his pocket and ran towards the still-distant newspaper-selling boy.
The excitement that swept across everyone’s faces after a long time added to the commotion.
“Give it here; I’ll read it for you.”
Someone claiming to be the storyteller stood up, holding the social letter.
All eyes turned towards him as he prepared to speak.
“Melsia Emblem and Diana Gray not only shared a miraculous friendship that has been talked about for nearly 5 years, but they also went so far as to make a mutual engagement for their respective children.
The rivalry between Seffield Emblem and Jade Gray’s grandchildren was also quite a spectacle. However, dear citizens of the Lutinas Empire, does that truly satisfy you? Genuinely?
Unfortunately, the author couldn’t be content with just that. Emblem and Gray are truly at their most enjoyable when they bite and tear into each other!”
The storyteller’s voice resonated with enthusiasm.
As a result, the eyes of those listening sparkled with anticipation. Everyone clenched their fists, fixating only on the storyteller’s words.
“Cherrya Emblem and Enoch Gray have finally begun a long competition to become the next Swordbearer of the Emperor!
The news has it that Cherrya Emblem has finally wielded a sword to catch up with Enoch Gray, who held the sword first.
This is precise information obtained from reliable messengers traveling between Emblem and Gray territories, and the two children are said to compete in every aspect of their training.
Yesterday, upon hearing that Cherrya Emblem completed 11 laps in the training ground, today, Enoch Gray reportedly did 12 laps.
Will Cherrya Emblem stay quiet after hearing this news? When Enoch Gray performed a top strike 50 times, she accomplished a remarkable feat by doing it 60 times!”
The storyteller’s voice conveyed a sense of exhilaration.
Finally, the competition between Emblem and Gray, a tradition of the Lutinas Empire and a celebration for everyone, had begun.
“Ooooh!”
“It’s finally starting!”
“It’s like a festival!”
The festival that seemed to last forever with the friendship of Melsia Emblem and Diana Gray had returned.
Citizens of the Lutinas Empire and everyone across the continent, who had learned the long history of the two families, eagerly embraced this news.
The lively atmosphere spread from the citizens to the nobles and from the nobles to the imperial palace.
“Hmm, in the end, Cherrya Emblem has wielded the sword…”
The ruler of the Lutinas Empire.
Emperor Marchian Leopardo Lutinas also nodded as he observed the social letter.
His golden hair, as if woven from sunlight, and golden eyes sparkled.
“It’s been a while since there’s been entertainment for my people.”
The corners of his lips formed a smooth curve as he spoke.
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