The winter of 1196 came later than usual.

By the time people realized that winter had entered and they had changed into thick coats and fur pants to protect themselves from the cold, it was already the end of December.

The markets and taverns have become much deserted, partly because people are reluctant to go out in the cold, and partly because the number of travellers to Regram has greatly decreased after such severe cold.

However, against the backdrop of the overall desertion of the town, the famous "Alsside Stream" dojo in the empire has been bustling with activity recently.

Every winter, a group of students leave Regram and return to their hometowns to reunite with their relatives and enjoy the beauty of New Year's Eve, but there are also some returnees who come to pay their respects to Master and encourage their juniors.

What's more, this year's Regram has a heavyweight guest coming.

"Goo...... Gollum ...... "A certain old man who sat down with the "Sword Maker of Light" grabbed the large cup in front of him, poured the full cup of elixir jade liquid into his throat, and then laughed out loud, "Okay, you Victor boy, you have stolen such a good wine, come, fill it for me." ”

"This wine was only put in the warehouse this year, where is it stolen...... In other words, Brother Yun's health is really good, and I can still drink like this, I am much more relieved. Victor, who couldn't laugh or cry, could only say this in the end.

"I'm in good health, and it's not a problem to persist like this for another twenty or thirty years." The old man, who is over sixty years old, speaks in a playful way, with the flavor of an old naughty child. And Victor, who had refilled the old man in front of him, asked while the iron was hot, "I wonder what Brother Yun has been busy with lately?" ”

"It's the same as before." The sword fairy wiped his mouth with his sleeve, completely ignoring the napkin on the table, "Walk around, live a happy life, and go back from time to time to bring your granddaughter ......" The old man in front of him looked like a bad old man, and he didn't have the temperament of a fairy wind at all comparable to his title, "It's a pity, after a few years, I can't even find someone who can be accepted as an apprentice." ”

"After all, the "Eight Leaves" is different from our "Yarsid", which requires a long period of one-on-one guidance and Tao guidance to achieve great things." Victor deeply understands, "Although it cannot be promoted on a large scale, on the other hand, the yield rate is also very high. Brother Yun's two apprentices, one was once the military god of the Liber Military Department, and the other is now the backbone of the Police Department of Crossbell Autonomous Prefecture...... What's a pity? ”

"That's just as well." After drinking the second glass of wine, the sword fairy suddenly stood up from his chair, "Come on, how about two hands?" "The knife in his hand is sharp, and his free and easy temperament is fully displayed.

"Okay, I can't ask for it." Victor naturally stood up, majestic and vigorous, "Klaus, take the family heirloom." ”

"Yes." The old butler who had been waiting for a long time handed over a delicate wooden box, and the big sword taken out of the box was the heirloom of the ancestor of the "Iron Cavalry", the heirloom of the Alsside family, "Garanchar".

Under the stunned gaze of the seniors who were giving basic guidance to the juniors, the two fought like this. Without using fighting spirit, nor using powerful combat skills, the battle between the two only used the most basic forms, dazzling and dizzying, and it looked like two warriors were dancing.

"Good!" The surrounding onlookers erupted in applause, cheering for the two martial arts worlds' miraculous skills. The two of them stopped and continued to sit back at the table and drink. (Use your fighting spirit, and you must leave it to an unknown mountain to fight, and it is estimated that the house will be demolished if you start fighting in the dojo)

The voices of the two were lowered: "Speaking of your apprenticeship, I have a suitable person here...... "Oh? ”

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The conversation between the two peerless masters continued, and in an inconspicuous corner of the dojo, Heliga looked at the two of them with some depression. His mind went back to two months ago......

"You mean, I defeated that gargoyle head-on? And used incredible sword skills? Helica, who had just finished drinking the herbs and struggled to sit up, looked at the "Sword Craftsman of Light" who had come to visit him in front of him, and asked in surprise.

"That's right." The answer was very affirmative, "It's some special power hidden in your body...... The source is unknown, and the conditions for triggering are unknown...... But as a result, this force not only saved your own life, but also saved my daughter. ”

"Ah......" Heiliga, who was stunned by this shocking fact, remembered Laura, "She's okay...... That's good. ”

"Klaus has reported to me in full on this matter, and I have reprimanded him on the matter." Speaking of this, Victor's face also had some displeasure, "Although you have to insist on going to the basement, it is too rash to bring two children who are not yet full of the first biography on the premise that there are monsters." ”

"You can't blame Mr. Klaus either." Heliga lay back on her pillow and muttered, "Maybe it's because of my insistence...... Before I went to the castle, I always felt that something was calling to me...... It may be my own abnormality that affected the old gentleman's judgment and almost affected Laura. Heliga looked at the viscount apologetically, "I'm sorry, Uncle Alside. ”

"Nothing, Heliga." Before the viscount could reply, Laura had already pushed open the hidden door and broke in, "Going to the basement to investigate is the result of the unanimous agreement of the three of us, and the responsibility will naturally be borne by the three of us." Laura's eyes were clear and sincere.

“…… Thank you, Laura. Heliga, who wanted to argue something, felt heavy again, and her upper and lower eyelids couldn't stop coming together, so she had to give up arguing and thank her softly.

"He's tired. Let him rest. Victor saw the boy's state at the moment, took Laura's hand and left the room. Walking to the door, Victor turned back and said, "The doctor of the church has already seen it, your body is too weak, it is better to recuperate during this time." When you get better, I'll tell you the rest of your plans. ”

"Sir, Miss, I'm really sorry." The old butler, who had been waiting outside the door for a long time, came up at the right time and bowed down to apologize. He heard the conversation just now, and he heard it clearly outside the door.

"Alright, Klaus." Victor waved generously, "People always make mistakes...... Besides, you can't be blamed for this incident, didn't that kid say it? After a pause, the viscount said again: "Go to the study in a while, write a letter to that "Sword Immortal", Brother Yun, and invite him to come to Regram as a guest...... Then remember to have the ships from the harbor blocked to the ancient city, and later I will go and find out for myself. ”

"Yes, sir." Klaus was respectful.

"The basement of the ancient city is something that has never been heard of before, and there must be something strange in it. Until the investigation is clear, no one should enter the investigation without my escort. ”

"Yes."

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"Are you the Helliga that Victor the boy mentioned?" Thinking about it, the old man with the fairy wind bone had already walked to him,

“…… Ah, yes! Only then did the young man come back to his senses and hurriedly bowed and saluted: "Hyliga Khottswill, I have seen the founder of the "Eight Leaves and One Sword Stream", the "Sword Immortal" Yun Kafayi. ”