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Chapter 257: The True Child of the World, or Just an Otaku?
Chapter 257: The True Child of the World, or Just an Otaku?
As soon as the words left Yecheng's mouth, he realized he had spoken out of turn.
Sheid's immense mana was undeniable, but he seemed to have concealed and hidden his true power, indicating that he didn't want it to be known to outsiders.
In the eyes of the outside world, Sheid Kagano was merely the second son of the Kagano family who hadn't lived up to expectations. But now, Yecheng was praising Sheid in front of Kraya, who was considered the more accomplished sibling. In Kraya's eyes, this was clearly a provocative act.
As a sister complex, Kraya was naturally delighted to hear someone praising her brother.
However, the key issue here was that Yecheng had only just met them today, and by saying such words, it was obvious that he wasn't speaking from the heart but was simply looking for trouble.
Although Kraya was talented, she had a fiery temperament.
"I heard that the heir of the Omega family is also a genius, even known as the 'Child of the Gods'. How about a friendly spar?"
As Kraya was the protagonist of this banquet, her actions naturally drew the attention of everyone present.
When Kraya challenged Yecheng, all the guests at the banquet turned their attention to them.
"Kraya, don't be foolish! The Omega family is our guest today."
Gaius, standing nearby, watched with a speechless expression as Baron Kagano's reprimand held no weight. He even felt that their family had walked into a trap by attending this banquet.
Baron Kagano, in an attempt to promote his eldest daughter, was using the Omega family's reputation to elevate his own.
However, Baron Kagano's plan might not go as smoothly as he hoped. From the moment Gaius saw Kraya Kagano, he could tell that she was indeed talented, but compared to his own monstrous son, she fell short.
"What's going on here? Why has the situation turned out like this..."
As everyone in the venue shifted their gaze towards them, Yecheng couldn't help but feel overwhelmed.
If they were alone, Yecheng would have refused without hesitation or even conceded immediately.
But the situation was different now. With so many people noticing them, what would the guests think if he rejected Kraya's sparring request? Regardless of their thoughts, some would certainly believe that the Omega family was inferior to the Kagano family, or that the heir of the Omega family was timid and lacked the courage to accept a challenge.
If it were just Yecheng, he wouldn't care about others' opinions.
However, the current situation was different. He had to consider the face of his adoptive parents and the honor of the noble family.
"Alright, I understand. Please give me some guidance, Miss Kraya."
Under these circumstances, Yecheng couldn't find a reason to refuse. On the other side, Baron Kagano's face was filled with reproach, and he repeatedly apologized to Gaius beside him, blaming himself for his lack of discipline over his children. But inside, he was delighted.
Kraya challenging Yecheng was exactly what Baron Kagano wanted to see. If she won, wouldn't it prove that the next heir of the Kagano family was far superior to the Omega family?
Baron Kagano was well aware of Kraya's abilities. Although she was still young, she could already skillfully use mana to enhance her body and had defeated the knights in her family with her exceptional swordsmanship.
Among his peers, Baron Kageno dared not say that no one could defeat Kreaya, but at least in the remote rural area of the kingdom, it would be difficult to find a genius who could match her.
Yecheng Omega, though somewhat renowned in the vicinity, was more known for his intelligence and politeness. The title of "Child of the Gods" seemed, in Baron Kageno's opinion, a bit exaggerated, as Yecheng had hardly any notable achievements to speak of.
When he heard that Yecheng, who was visiting their home, wanted to challenge his "genius" sister, and with so many spectators watching, the usually calm Sida was now excited beyond measure.
Sida Kageno was also a transgressor, or more accurately, he was born in this world as a Primitive Civilian after his previous life ended in another world.
Sida's previous name was Kage no Masa, and due to his extreme admiration for those hidden power seekers, he secretly trained his physical abilities, fighting skills, and various other techniques to their peak, even in an ordinary world.
But in the end, he still died in his previous life, and he couldn't help but feel that no matter how much humans trained, when faced with nuclear-level attacks, an ordinary body would eventually succumb.
Perhaps it was because his dying wish was heard, that after his death, he was reborn in this magical fantasy world.
After his rebirth in this world, Sida still remembered his dream of becoming a Shadow Power Seeker. Even though he was naturally gifted, he continued to hide and live an ordinary life.
In his opinion, a Shadow Power Seeker was the strongest power seeker who lurked in the shadows, not because they couldn't demonstrate their power, but because their power was meant to be revealed in the shadows, surprising those around them.
To put it simply, a Shadow Power Seeker was a show-off, and if Sida were to describe himself in simple terms, he would say he was a late-stage otaku.
Now, Kreaya's challenge to Yecheng was the perfect plot Sida had always wanted.
'An unknown commoner is challenged by a genius, and in front of everyone's eyes, they reveal their astonishing power, defeating the renowned genius!'
This scenario excited Sida just thinking about it, and at this moment, he even considered taking Yecheng's place.
Unfortunately, in this show-off scenario, his moment as a Shadow Power Seeker didn't seem to fit.
He could find a place to knock out this guy named Yecheng, then use a slime to mimic his appearance, but now wasn't the right time.
Because his sister, Kreaya, and this little oni named Yecheng, were still in the crowd's line of sight.
The group arrived at the Kageno family's training ground, and when Sida saw Yecheng and Kreaya standing opposite each other, he couldn't help but feel envious.
As for the duel between Yecheng and Kreaya, if asked who Sida thought would win, he didn't share the same opinion as most of the spectators, believing that his sister Kreaya would overwhelmingly triumph.
The magic emanating from Yecheng wasn't exceptional, and he was two years younger than his sister. From his walking posture, it seemed he was also an amateur in swordsmanship.
But for some reason, Yecheng gave Sida a strange feeling, and his intuition kept telling him that this peer wasn't as simple as he appeared.
(End of Chapter)
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