Time went by so quickly, before he realized it.....the was sun set!
And the time for the welcoming feast has begun, this is a double event, the welcoming feast of the Reinhart's young masters and the caravan ritual, and because of the caravan ritual, many nobles from all around the Empire are present.
From the young masters of the Duke Familes down to the ministers and primal bodies of the Empire!
The welcoming feast takes place first since this is the Crossword Dukedom, the land of the sword, the caravan ritual involves even the young masters of the Reinhart Family.
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" So what you're saying is that the caravan ritual taking place involves the Novex officially confirming our levels right? and it's almost time for the academy to begin? " Kyle questioned.
He is spotted walking across the hallway, dressed in his fancy suit as the young master of the Reinhart Family, Butler Buntley escorted him from behind, Kyle ignored every maids and servants who greeted him.
As a son of the Reinhart Family, it's a must he will always be with his sword!
" Yes, that's correct, as the son of the Patriach, you are officially registered as a member of the Shelton Royal Academy, the home of the brightest stars " Butler Buntley explained!
" I'm aware of that already, the Shelton Royal Academy, an institution created by the seventeenth Emperor of the Vahallan Empire in other to educate the mind of the younger generations and it has been existing for a few hundred years now "
" Is that correct? " Kyle questioned.
" Yes, young master Kyle.... that's correct, while the Shelton Royal Academy focuses on the nobles and the wealthy but it gives chances to the commoners, only those special amongst the commoners will be admitted "
Butler Buntley answered when Kyle smiled.
He stretched his hand, Butler Buntley quickly handed him the pair of white gloves he held, Kyle took the white gloves, putting them on one after the other, he approached the grand banquet hall.
" But this Novex, can it confirm if one possesses a skill or magics? " Kyle asked!
" No, not at all, that depends on the version used, the one which is capable of doing that is the true version of the Novex, and it exists only in the Royal Capital, personally controlled by the Emperor himself "
" This version only monitors the physical body and confirms the body's exact level, for one to be admitted into the Shelton Royal Academy, their levels must be confirmed and they will be examined beforehand "
Butler Buntley explained.
" What is the lowest level one can have? " Kyle asked.
" I don't know but I think one is the lowest level, the highest level is ten, that's according to the current stats, since none of you youngsters have reached the age of twenty yet, the highest level is ten "
" And during the caravan ritual.....it will be a test of strength " Butler Buntley stated.
" Test of strength? can you explain what you meant by that? " Kyle asked, he halted, turning his attention towards Butler Buntley, they stood at the entrance of the banquet hall, the attention of the royal guards were fixed on them.
" This is the Crossword Dukedom, and the highest authority in this land is the Duke himself, the first event of the caravan ritual is the level confirmation, the second event is the attribute demonstration "
" And the third event is the test of the Duke himself "
" Since you have awakened your auras and used the blade, you have now entered the succession line of the Reinhart Family, you entered the succession late but it's better late than never "
" If you stand out during this ritual, your chances of becoming the successor will tremendously increase " Butler Buntley answered, Kyle listened, everywhere became quiet a for a few minutes, Kyle who is seen in deep thoughts smiled.
" Young master Kyle? are you ok? " Butler Buntley asked.
" Sure I am, I don't really think standing out will be best thing for me tho, I have no desires for the throne of my father, the rest of my brothers can have it for themselves " Kyle stated, and the door leading into the banquet hall opened.
" We greet the tenth young master "
The royal guards greeted in unison, their loud voices echoed vastly into the air, drawing all the attention towards the entrance of the Banquet Hall, the hall became as silent as a graveyard when he took a step in.
Entering the Banquet Hall with a smile on his face!
After a few seconds of absolute silence, whispers and mummurs filled the air!
" Is...is that the tenth young master of the Reinhart Family? that defect Kyle Reinhart? "
" I thought he was short, I was told he was the shortest amongst his siblings, to think that was a lie, this Kyle is tall and muscular, completely different from the rumors "
" Is it true that he used the sword or he's trying to save face and win the grace of his father? "
Questions were asked amongst the spectators who witnessed Kyle's entrance into the Banquet Hall, the hall is filled with noble children, mages, alchemists and knights, they all had different categories and levels.
Kyle looked around, he ignored the whispers and mummurs he heard, walking passed the crowd alone!
There were many elites present in the hall including the young masters of the Reinhart Family, the royal princess of the Empire and the direct descendants of the other duchy in the room, everyone had their eyes fixed on him.
Especially Seville Ramon!
He approached an empty seat, taking his seat, he crossed his legs!
" Tsk, to think the owner of this body was this famous, its even more terrible that he wasn't famous but infamous for being a loser, should I create some changes or should I leave it? " Kyle asked himself.
He is in deep thoughts, ignoring the all the attention fixed on him, a waitress approached his table as a member of the Reinhart Family!
" Young master Kyle, is there anything you want...a wine or snacks? " She asked!
"...."
" Leave this place bitch while I'm still generous, I don't think you would want your head served up in a plate to my hungry dogs right? " A voice interuppted Kyle before he could even answer the waitress.
He turned, facing the approaching figures, their shadows drew closer!
Konan Vaxir, the son of one of the Empire's eastern general and the heir of the Vaxir Family, one of the high ranked noble families of the Vahallan Empire!
And he's one of Kyle's infamous bullies!
Walking into the scene while being escorted by his boys, he clenched his fists, hitting the table with force, he brought his head down, he covered the distance between them, staring at Kyle deep into his eyes.
But Kyle remained unfazed.
" Hello Kyle, it's being awhile hasn't it? to think a worthless bastard would come down here looking nonchalant huh? who do you think you are, taking all the attention? Vermin! " He spat out, his eyes squinted, the hall became silent as a graveyard, all eyes fixed on them when Kyle slowly raised his head.
" And who are you? " Kyle questioned!
His question stunned everyone, they expected Kyle to shiver before Konan in fears of being beaten to a pulp like before, the neck veins of Konan throbbed, when he released his auras into the air.
Creating waves of shock across space!
" Tch, who am I? you little vermin, I do recall being told that you used the sword for the first time and awakened your auras, but to think that little power had gotten over your head huh? have you forgotten our lovely times together? "
" the lovely days when i beat you to a pulp and cause you to beg for mercy huh? " Konan spoke out, he destroyed the table before him with his auras, tossing it into the crowd without hesitation.
Despite the grey auras of Konan dominanting space itself, Kyle remained calm, his back relaxed on his chair while staring directly into the eyes of Konan!
" So you were one of this child's bullies huh? now I understand why I felt a weird sensation just being close to you, but you don't have to worry little one....this wretched prick is little compared to you "
Kyle said to himself with a warm smile written on his face, he created confusion amongst the spectators watching, ignoring the presence of Konan, this infuriated Konan, driving him beyond control....he directed a punch against Kyle in hopes of crushing his bones.
A punch infused with grey colored auras!
It shook the air but the collision of the force created shockwaves, scattering clouds of smokes across the air, the smokes fades....Konan's eyes widened the moment he realized what just happened.
His punch was stopped by a single finger of Kyle!
" You....you...you stopped my punch? " Konan stammered, with a look of confoundment seen on his face, Kyle expressed a sigh, a grin appeared on his lips!
" Sure I did, your aura is only on the level of two star, withstanding it is just like withstanding a punch from an infant, you're quite weak.... aren't ya? " Kyle questioned!
" What? me? weak? to think a mere brat would dare call me weak? do you really want to die this much? " Konan roared out, he expanded his auras into the air, creating a territory within the Banquet Hall.
" A territory huh? It's similar to a mana zone "
" But you see, it only works if you're stronger than me " Kyle declared, and with a single snap of his fingers, the air shook vigorously, the moment he manifested his battle pressure, he shook the pillars of the hall!
The territory was instantly dispelled!
" Keukk, this is battle pressure.....to think the rumors were true, you really did manifest your battle pressure " Konan was knocked out, he collasped on the ground, right in the presence of everyone present.
" Hmmm, this body became calm huh? to think I satisfied it's thirst for revenge "
" Who's next? "