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Chapter 253: The Surrogate Father's Challenge?
Chapter 253: The Surrogate Father's Challenge?
Initially, the people of Omega Territory, including Gaius and Medis, believed that this was merely a form of spiritual comfort, grateful for their miraculous survival.
But as Yecheng gradually grew, the people of Omega Territory began to realize that Yecheng seemed to be truly the "Child of the Gods."
At just six months old, Yecheng had already learned to walk on his own, and when he was only four or five years old, he witnessed the hardships of the peasants in the territory and, with a few words, completed a more efficient agricultural reform!
His intellect, which differed from his physical age, was not only extremely intelligent but also possessed extensive knowledge. Even the home tutor who came to teach Yecheng magic admitted that he had nothing more to teach after just three months.
If Yecheng was a harbinger of disaster, he would undoubtedly be the "Son of the Devil." However, when Yecheng was born, his father, Lord Gaius, miraculously survived.
And since the birth of Young Master Yecheng in Omega Territory, the territory has been thriving. Yecheng is humble, polite, and treats people with sincerity and kindness. Naturally, they began to believe in the rumors that Young Master Yecheng was the "Child of the Gods."
"I'm sorry, Father and Mother, for keeping you waiting. I got a bit carried away reading an interesting part of the book."
In a noble family, making the elders wait for you to eat is considered extremely rude. So, upon arriving, Yecheng immediately chose to bow his head in apology.
"It's fine. As the next heir of Omega Territory, seeing your hard work makes me, as a father, very proud."
"Gaius! Yecheng is only eight years old. Although he is indeed the next heir of Omega Territory, you are still the current Lord. I hope you won't burden my child with too much responsibility!"
Yecheng's surrogate father, despite his stern appearance, was evidently henpecked. At this moment, seeing his wife's angry expression, the authority he had just displayed as the head of the family in front of Yecheng instantly vanished...
Yecheng's mother, who appeared extremely cold and noble, was not as aloof as she seemed. After scolding her husband, she quickly got up and walked over to Yecheng, hugging him tenderly and saying, "My poor child, at just eight years old, you have to bear a burden that a child your age shouldn't have to carry.
I want you to be more like a child your age and dote on me."
Seeing his mother Medis' behavior, Lord Gaius, who was standing by, said, "Medis, I think Yecheng is different from other children..."
"Gaius, please don't interrupt this rare moment of affection between mother and son, okay?
No matter how outstanding or mature Yecheng is, in my eyes, he's still just my child."
Yecheng was helpless as he clung to his mother, unwilling to let go. This situation continued for twenty minutes before Yecheng finally started eating.
During this time, Medis, Yecheng's mother, even expressed her desire to feed Yecheng, but he naturally refused, stating that at eight years old, he was fully capable of eating on his own.
"Have you made any progress in magic and swordsmanship lately?"
As they ate, Lord Gaius, being a responsible father, asked about Yecheng's progress, despite his busy official duties.
"Yes, in terms of swordsmanship, I seem to have hit a plateau, but I've learned a lot of new magic knowledge recently.
Upon hearing Yecheng's words, Gaius' expression didn't show much surprise. After all, knowledge can be continuously acquired through learning, but swordsmanship isn't something that can be endlessly honed through solitary practice.
His child was already incredibly talented, and if he didn't even have a so-called plateau, then he would truly be too monstrous.
"Since that's the case, after dinner when we have some leisure time, I'll spar with you and give you some guidance."
Upon hearing Gaius' words, Yecheng's hand, which was holding a steak, froze mid-air.
Gaius wanted to spar with him? Yecheng wasn't afraid of not being a match; rather, he was concerned that he might accidentally push Gaius into shutting down...
Although he was a rural noble, Gaius had earned the title of Baron from the kingdom due to his military achievements. Thus, he possessed a certain level of martial prowess.
Gaius didn't know magic, but his swordsmanship was said to rival that of the kingdom's elite knight order.
The swordsmanship and magic talent Yecheng had displayed at home were already a result of holding back to some extent.
After all, as an eight-year-old child, if he showed too much world-shattering power, it might not be a good thing.
Before his external cheat arrived, with Gaius' swordsmanship level, he might still be able to spar with Yecheng. After all, Yecheng's eight-year-old physical condition was evident, and there was an absolute physical quality gap between children and adults.
But just now, after sharing strength and memories with his other-worldly self, when he heard Gaius' sparring proposal, Yecheng immediately showed a look of difficulty.
He was struggling because even if he held back, it seemed impossible for Gaius to beat him...
Gaius was also a swordsman of a certain level, and if he held back too obviously, the other party would notice.
"Rest assured, I won't use my full strength, and you can also use magic.
Moreover, even if you lose, there's no need to feel ashamed. After all, you're only eight years old, and as a genius, experiencing occasional setbacks isn't necessarily a bad thing."
Seeing Yecheng's hesitant and troubled expression, Gaius thought he was worried about losing, so he couldn't help but offer words of comfort.
Yecheng: "(￣￣), Since that's the case, then I'll trouble Father."
After the meal, Yecheng and Gaius came to the courtyard, each holding a wooden sword. Medis and Flora stood by, watching Yecheng with worried expressions.
The servants and guards in the mansion hurried over to watch when they heard that Young Master Yecheng and Lord Gaius were going to spar.
Gaius was very tolerant of the mansion's servants, and Yecheng was also quite popular. Soon, the courtyard was surrounded by spectators.
"Who do you think will win?" One of the guards asked, looking at Yecheng and Gaius standing in the courtyard with wooden swords in hand.
"Is there even a need to ask? Of course, Lord Gaius will win. Young Master Yecheng's talent is exceptional, but Lord Gaius once single-handedly eliminated a band of mountain bandits.
There's a fundamental difference between warriors who have experienced the trials of blood and fire and those who haven't. Moreover, Young Master Yecheng is only eight years old. No matter how excellent he is, his physical condition can't possibly compare to Lord Gaius."
(End of Chapter)
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