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Chapter 255: The Other Party Might Just Be the World's Child
Chapter 255: The Other Party Might Just Be the World's Child
Gaius's swordsmanship was by the book, and one could tell from his grip and the rhythm of his attacks that his fundamentals were exceptionally solid.
However, in Night City's eyes, the so-called fierce attacks were as slow as a snail's pace. Therefore, it was effortless for Night City to defend against them.
The reason he had been suppressed all this time was that he was deliberately putting on a show. After all, if he suddenly lost too decisively, it would seem too fake.
"Clap—!"
After nearly a hundred exchanges, Night City, who had been backed into a corner, finally had his wooden sword knocked away by Gaius, bringing their sparring session to an end.
Night City feigned exhaustion, bowing respectfully to Gaius, "I've learned a lot, Father. Thank you for taking the time to train me, an unskilled child, despite your busy schedule."
Hearing Night City's extremely humble words, Gaius, who had just won, felt a surge of discomfort and forced a difficult smile, "Yes, your performance today was quite impressive, but you still need to work harder."
After saying this, Gaius turned and left without looking back. He was exhausted and nearly depleted of energy, yet he had just pretended it was no big deal.
What? You ask why Gaius had to force himself? Of course, it was for his reputation! His reputation!
He was the lord of the Omega Territory, currently training his eight-year-old son, and he had almost been worn out. With so many servants around, if he showed weakness, where would his reputation be?
"Young Master Night City is so amazing!"
"Even though he lost to the lord, with Young Master Night City's talent, he'll surpass the lord in a couple of years!"
...
As soon as Gaius left, the servants in the courtyard began exclaiming in various ways.
They had always liked Night City for his politeness and talent, and after witnessing this scene, their admiration for their young master grew even more.
"Are you injured? Did it tire you out? Your father really is something. He said it was just a spar, but in the end, he got carried away like a child.
Tonight, your mother will make him sleep on the floor as punishment, and she'll give all his allowance for this month to you."
Gaius: (Д) If I hadn't given it my all just now, could I have won?
Hearing his mother Medis's words, Night City could only silently mourn for his cheap father in his heart.
"There's one more thing. Your father should have told you this, but since he's left, I'll tell you instead.
The Kageno Territory nearby, ruled by Baron Kageno, who is of the same rank as your father, is holding a banquet to celebrate their eldest daughter's tenth birthday.
As fellow nobles with adjacent territories, and with your age being close to the Kageno family's children, we've also received an invitation.
The event will be in a couple of days, and I hope you can spare some time to prepare."
Gaius's relationship with Baron Kageno was just average, but as rural barons, they couldn't ignore each other.
When Medis received the invitation, she had already planned to bring Night City along.
The reason was simple; as a mother, she felt her child was too reclusive. No matter how talented a child was, parents always wished for their healthy and happy growth.
Yecheng's personality was not shy, as evidenced by his interactions with the servants in his household.
However, it was a fact that Yecheng, who was already eight years old, had no friends his age.
Medis didn't want her child to spend his life with only the sword and the Tome of Arcana, so when she heard that Baron Kageno had two children around Yecheng's age, she readily accepted the invitation.
As fellow children of rural nobility and of similar ages, Medis believed that this time, Yecheng would definitely make friends.
Two days passed in a flash, and today, outside the Omegas' mansion, a carriage was already waiting, ready to depart.
The Omegas were preparing to attend the birthday banquet for Baron Kageno's eldest daughter in the neighboring territory.
Being nobles, they couldn't lose face, so Gaius had prepared the carriage two days ago, and today, he was also dressed in a flashy red suit.
As for Medis, she wore a white floor-length dress, and her extremely high beauty and elegance, standing next to Gaius, always gave Yecheng the illusion of a flower being placed on... something.
Yecheng was also forced to wear a black suit today. The dress Medis had prepared for him was originally a flashy pink, but after Yecheng's vehement opposition, it was finally changed to black.
"Father, does Baron Kageno not have a son? Why would he throw such a grand birthday banquet for his eldest daughter?"
On the way to Kageno, Yecheng also expressed his inner confusion with some bewilderment.
His question wasn't strange, as this was a medieval Western-themed world where the preference for sons over daughters was prevalent.
Among the nobility and even the wealthy families, the heir to the family was usually a direct male descendant.
Although a ten-year-old's birthday was considered a coming-of-age ceremony in this world, Baron Kageno shouldn't have gone to such great lengths to hold a banquet.
"As far as I know, that guy has a younger son around your age, in addition to his eldest daughter.
However, because the younger son's talent is average, Baron Kageno doesn't seem to favor him much.
Well, from what I know of that guy, the reason he's throwing such a grand banquet is probably just to show off to others that he has a genius daughter."
Upon hearing Gaius' words, Yecheng, who wasn't initially very interested, suddenly became curious.
Due to his limited knowledge of this world, Yecheng had been searching for the protagonist or main character of this world.
After all, if he knew nothing about the plot, he could easily advance the world's storyline by interacting more with the protagonist.
"Is Baron Kageno's eldest daughter a well-known genius?"
It was evident that Yecheng was now suspecting that Baron Kageno's eldest daughter might be the main character of this world, as there was no rule stating that the protagonist of an isekai must be male!
"Hmm... Clara Kageno, it is said that she is indeed a child with exceptional talent.
Although I haven't seen her myself, Baron Kageno boasts about her to everyone, and indeed, many of the surrounding nobles also speak of her genius."
Hearing Gaius' words, Yecheng's face lit up with excitement, and he even felt certain that the girl might be the World's Daughter of this world.
(End of Chapter)
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