�You thought I would choose not to see my friend forever? What do you think? Now, you�re in a double bind.�

When Rian turned his head, his family saw something they had never seen before.

�Master, it looks like I made quite the splash this time around.�

However, to Klumph, it was refreshing nonetheless.

�Hmm��

Klumph rubbed his large chin.

�To be honest, I did not expect him to be this immature, but his actions do not annoy or anger me� He reminds me of myself.�

�Well, if he�s planning on being immature all the way through, might as well go all the way.�

Hiding his true feelings, Kumph asked sternly.

�Rian, when you say you are going to be his sword, does that mean that boy has the qualifications?�

�I believe he�s overflowing with it.�

�Then answer me this: Is he overflowing due to his own brilliance, or does he shine bright to you because you feel inadequate?�

Rian thought.

�Is Shirone the one shining brilliantly, or does he simply shine because I feel inferior? Why did Grandpa ask this question?�

He replied.

�A sword does not judge. They simply protect.�

He made a sound of admiration.

Klumph was satisfied.

�Thank goodness his basics are strong!�

As Rian said, a sword does not think.

Its only job was to cut in the direction its owner wanted.

�You�re quite good with your words. But with that lame swordsmanship of yours, I feel sorry for your friend who got a sword like you.�

Rian shot daggers at him.

�Grandfather!�

Of course, all tension had dissipated at this point.

It was partly because they went on a path no one could reverse, but more than that, it was more so because they did not have the energy to care anymore.

Klumph felt that things came to a satisfying conclusion.

�All right, that�s it. Help that master of yours stand up. Oh, and Shirone, though he�s not the most polished sword yet, he will never strike against you. Take good care of my grandson.�

Shirone bowed his head. He felt that he had to at least show some respect, after all, his actions had damaged the pride of the Ogent family.

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