As the days went on, Ritzy was becoming more and more skilled than he was in his previous life. The training he was given by Savior proved useful, especially the bell training. By finally being able to farm for miles without having the bell rung, Ritzy could fell how much quicker and less energy he used per each movement.
The water training also proved rather useful when he was finally able to collect 50 fishes in one go. The result of the training was he only needed to hold his breath to be able to run for almost 10 minutes. It was a far better situation before where when he would be hit in the back, he would only have enough energy to give a couple of swings of his sword.
Also sparing with Savior brought a whole new level of combat for Ritzy. In the beginning, Ritzy was fighting like in his old world where physics and much more restrictions were in place. Now Ritzy fought in a whole new light. Instead of simple fights, Ritzy would use the world around him as an extension. He used eath magic to control the ground, air magic for range attacks with his conjured crossbow, black magic to create a black mist that hampered the enemy's vision and made it harder to breathe, and fantasy-like strength to be able to fend off Savior. Ritzy was now a warrior of this world and not just a simple assassin like in his old world.
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A couple a miles away from the Red's manor in an abandoned green plain was loud clanging sounds. For the average person, it would seem like two people doing a fast-paced choreographed dance. In reality, it was 18-year-old Ritzy and Savior. Ritzy skill in fighting has advanced so profoundly over the years that every attack seemed like a work of art just like Saviors.
Savior then jumped back and said,
"It seems that making you swing that sword all night for the past month has paid off. You finally mastered how to give a perfect swing that combines the right amount of speed, strength, and control. Let's see if you can keep it up for another hour!".
Ritzy,
"You better not regret extending the training old man, I don't want you to pull your back mid-battle".
Giving a snicker, Savior said,
"I show you who is an old man!".
Savior bent down and then lunged with all his force at Ritzy's direction. Coming to Ritzy he swung he sword that had firestone embedded inside. By infusing mana into the sword, the sword started to give off powerful flames that were strong enough to start making Savior sweat just by holding it. Even Savior's magical shield that covered his body couldn't completely keep Savior cool.
Ritzy sensing how serious how Savior got, he conjured a long sword made of water magic and a short sword made of air magic. Once Savior started swinging downward on Ritzy, Ritzy felt the seriousness of Savior's attacked which caused him to stop holding back. In a split second, Ritzy swung his long sword parrying Savior's sword and then thrust his short-sword to Savior's throat.
Before Ritzy could make contact with Savior's throat, Savior used his hand to grab Ritzy wrist to stop him. Just barely catching Ritzy's hand when the short-sword was only a quarter of an inch on Savior's neck.
Seeing his attack fail, Ritzy than turned his short-sword into a crossbow. With the crossbow on point-blank range on Savior's neck. Ritzy said, "Check-mate".
Savior seeing that he no escape he admitted his loss.
"I give up. It seems that you have bested me again".
Ritzy than allowed his weapons to disappear and then said,
"It seems that I'm finally a better fighter than you when it comes to sparing. Or could it be your old age that made you worse instead?'
Savior yelled,
"Screw of you young punk. It's your damn luck that let you win today"
Ritzy,
"Yesterday, and the day before that. And also the day before that as well"
Savior seeing him say that with a snicker made him fill with anger. He conjured a whip and started attacking Ritzy.
Seeing Savior angry and conjure a whip he started to run.
Ritzy,
"See you at the Dining hall master, I gotta go".
Savior yelled at the top of the lungs,
"Don't let me capture you before dinner or I smack you until you become as stupid as a worm".
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Back at home, Ritzy was waiting for Jacky with the usual items so he could wash himself per usual after training.
After a couple of minutes, a knock could be heard at the door.
Ritzy,
"Come in".
Jacky came inside carrying a bucket filled with water and a towel.
Jacky was Ritzy personal servant ever since Ritzy was born. She has been acted the role of his mother, counselor, and friend. In the begging, she was a chubby teenager that took care of Ritzy but now she was in her late twenties and turned into a beautiful adult.
She then placed the towel on the table and said,
"I'll be taking my leave then".
Ritzy,
"Wait one second".
Ritzy went into his drawer and took out a small box.
"It's your birthday today correct? While I was in town yesterday with my instructor, I got some free time. With that time I went to a jewelry store. There I bought you a gift you might like".
Embarrassed, Jacky said,
"Young master I don't deserve this, you should turn it back for your money".
In a light-hearted tone, Ritzy said,
"Are you forsaking the kindes of your master?"
Jacky,
"No! Thank you for this gift!".
Jacky grabbed the box and opened it. Inside was a ring with lines of enchanted on the inside.
Ritzy,
"It's a defensive ring with a magic stone. I know you don't know much about magic so I got a stone that automatically gathers the magic around it to create a shield around you when you desire. Just press on the stone and the shield will manifest. It takes three hours to completely recharge and every time it's activated, it can last for ten minutes. Also so people know it's yours, on the rim of the stone is your name".
For a second Jacky showed pure joy and love could be sense but then she calmed herself down.
Jacky,
"Young master this gift is a bit inappropriate, I just your humble servant".
Ritzy,
"Nonsense, now take and wear it with pride. I want everyone to know that you're under my protection and that if they want to bother you. They should go through me first. You should know how people are in this land. They will take advantage of you without a moment of hesitation. This is just to make sure nothing horrible befalls my servant and closest friend".
Jacky,
"Thank you, young master, I will cherish this with my life".
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After dinner, an emergency meeting was held in Christopher's study. The meeting included Christopher, Elizabeth, Groom, and the two oldest men in the family.
Christopher,
"Head butler Sebastian, tell us what the letter from the kingdom says"
Sebastian,
"The letter says ' My beloved nobles, we are currently facing a predicament on the beastkin kingdom. They have formally declared war on our honorable Phoenix kingdom. To combat this for our future safety, I request that the youngest adult of the family that isn't the official heir to be sent to help the conflict. As for some good news, if the representative of your family proves themselves in battle. We would like to invite them to become the knights of the kingdom. We would also like to mention that each noble must donate an adequate amount of resources either it be human or materials to help for the war effort. Any that do not comply by the end of the year will be severely punished".
Elizabeth was in a complete trance. The letter they just received meant that her only child will be sent to fight a war, and not just any war. A war that's against the horrible beastkin know for the brutal acts.
Groom,
"So the reason you called us here and not the rest of the family because we will be sending Ritzy, or am I incorrect".
Christopher,
"Sadly yes, he is the only one that fits the criteria".
The second oldest man in the room was a black-haired man that was the family's soldier instructor Reynaldo. He then began speaking.
"Ritzy has amazing potential. From the few times I have seen Savior train Ritzy, I could tell that Ritzy has a bright future and will probably be the family's greatest asset. Is it possible that we bribe the person in charge of the recruitment?".
Christopher,
"Sadly no, the king won't be able to cover for me just because I'm his nephew. Secondly, the recruiter is the archduke from the Wealthy Boar".
Groom,
" Do you mean the greedy bastards who don't care sacrificing their men even if it's just for a small profit".
Christopher,
"Yes".
After hearing all this for a while, Savior spoke up.
" Ritzy is the best student I have ever seen. He keeps growing no matter the obstacle. I believe this will allow him to grow more by experience how the true world works. I taught him everything I know so now what he needs is experience".
Christopher,
"Do you believe Ritzy will be able to survive the war? I don't desire to send him to his death".
Savior,
"Let me tell you something first. During my whole life of seeing recruits. I have seen many talented individuals who were destined for greatness. Sadly, they could never place what they have learned into practice. I want you to allow Ritzy to represent the family so he can place into practice what he has learned over the years".
Everyone here agreed with Saviors' reasoning. Ritzy needed experience and they also couldn't ignore the letter.
Elizabeth shouted,
"but he's our son, we can't send him to war!"