Night, Southport Pier.

Countess Deta stood on the docks, waiting patiently.

The falcon, which had returned before, had already brought back the news of the imminent return of the Emerald Grand Duke.

"Edith, you should put away your playful heart!"

As she waited, the countess turned to her niece.

"Jokes? Auntie, I'm not joking, I'm serious! ”

The Grand Duke Swordsman turned his head and let the bright moonlight shine on his long silver hair, and the whole person was like an elf under the moon, but his delicate face was full of solemnity.

"I'm serious too!"

The countess reiterated.

"Your seriousness seems to me to be the real vexatiousness - my relationship with Dean is more like that of master and apprentice, and it is impossible for me to ......"

"That's better than you messing around with that girl in Merry! Count Merry dotes on his daughter, and can do whatever Merry wants, but you're different, and I don't have time to spoil you - you're the only one in the entire Deta family who is a worthy heir...... If you are not willing to take responsibility, then let your descendants take on it! And Zelgang is the best candidate! ”

The countess interrupted the Grand Duke's swordsmith and said in an unquestioning manner.

"Because, Dean's blood?!"

The Grand Duke Swordsman pursed his lips and asked.

"Because, Zelgaon's blood!"

The countess nodded naturally.

After that, the two ladies did not speak again, and waited without saying a word.

When a flotilla appeared on the sea in the distance, two ladies. Only then did he move forward slowly. Walked closer to the docks-

"Etrice!"

The shouts of the Grand Duke's guard resounded from the ship.

Even. Without waiting to get on the gangway, he jumped out of the boat and hugged the swordsman.

Hum!

And such an impolite behavior made the countess on the side snort coldly, and the Grand Duke swordsman twisted his body unnaturally, but the Grand Duke's guard chief seemed to be demonstrating, not only hugging the swordsman's body tighter, but also showing a grimace at the countess.

Just as the countess was about to shout. The Emerald Grand Duke stepped down from the gangway—

"Your Highness!"

The countess bowed.

"Thanks, Count Deta!"

Grand Duke Jade said with a smile.

"Your Highness, please come with me, the carriage is ready - some things still need your decision!"

The countess said respectfully, and then pointed to the carriage not far behind her.

Except for the coachman who drove the carriage, including the countess and his niece, there were only about ten people who greeted him, far less than the 'majesty' of a country's grand duke.

But this is what the Emerald Grand Duke is pursuing.

Rather than spending more manpower and material resources, she is more willing to subsidize various taxes for civilians.

"Etrice. You go and wait for Lord Zelgaon! ”

The countess commanded.

The Grand Duke Swordsman frowned, but did not refute.

And when it comes to business. The Jade Grand Duke boarded the carriage without hesitation, and the Grand Duke guard on the side naturally followed.

"See you in a moment, Emerald Castle!"

The chief of the Grand Duke's guard waved at his friend.

"Okay!"

Grand Duke Swordsman nodded.

Then, wait patiently.

Because, when the 'Emerald' turned to the military port, the fleet of the Zelgaon family docked in turn, and Dean and his party walked down slowly.

"Instructor!"

Dean smiled and looked at the Grand Duke Swordsman in front of him.

"Dee, Dean!"

The Grand Duke Swordsman greeted him a little awkwardly - although she kept telling herself in her heart to be more natural, to be more natural.

However, when the words came to his lips, he still had some stuttering.

However, soon, the Grand Duke Swordsman thought of a remedy.

"Let's go, Your Highness still has some things to deal with there!"

The Grand Duke Swordsman said.

"Is it because of Colco?"

Dean frowned and said in a deep voice.

"Hmm!"

Grand Duke swordsmanship nodded.

Dean's face sank—

Colko, in order to avenge his father Mut, recently teamed up with Gardis of the 'Brotherhood' to riot throughout Southport County.

It's just that at the last moment, he saw through it and fell short.

However, the son of the pirate king does not seem to have given up.

When they traveled far away to compete in the high competition, the other party actually 'surrendered' to the Jade Grand Duke, expressing his willingness to make up for his mistakes with a new identity.

Dean scoffed at this.

He didn't want to believe in this so-called 'surrender'.

He was willing to solve such problems in a simpler way.

For example: kill the other party, and it's a hundred.

However, the words of the Jade Grand Duke......

Dean knew very well the character of his life-saver—a kindness that would make him ashamed.

In the same way, it is also attracting him.

However, if someone really thinks that they can take advantage of this and do something, he is happy to show them what it means to live rather than die.

After quickly handing over the matter to Elder Ronk, Dean walked to the Grand Duke's swordsmanship.

"Let's go!"

The Grand Duke Swordsman came over with a horse.

However, he was rejected by Dean.

"I'm still good at walking!"

Dean pointed to the armor on his body and the sword box behind him, with such weight, plus himself, even if it was a rare war horse in front of him, it would not be able to support it.

Eventually, the Grand Duke Swordsman also gave up horseback riding.

The two walked side by side and disappeared into the dock at breakneck speed.

Just as they had fought against bandits on the ice fields of Tyre's territory and rushed to the aid of Baron Tyre, the two of them once again competed against each other's speeds.

It's just that compared to the beginning.

At this moment, there is a very obvious change.

The movements of the Grand Duke Sword Master are still extremely light. But there is an inexplicable meaning in it. It's like the petals of a flower floating in the breeze.

It seems gentle and slow. In fact, it is extremely fast.

Dean, on the other hand, is more and more direct, using the purest strength as the driving force for progress.

It's just that the power at this moment is far beyond that on the ice field at that time.

Therefore, the two of them once again had a similar scene.

It's just that last time, it was the Grand Duke swordsman who deliberately gave in, and this time it was a fair game in the true sense.

When coming to the front of the Emerald Castle. The two of them stopped quite tacitly-

"Dean, you're growing again! It's not just height! ”

Looking at Dean, who also did not have the slightest breath, the Grand Duke Swordsman let out such an exclamation.

"I'm a little short of you - you've found your way, and I'm ...... I haven't even figured out the threshold of the 'road'! ”

Dean laughed.

Although it was very subtle, the change in his aura was quite obvious during the previous attack of the Grand Duke Sword Master.

And a strong man at the pinnacle of silver, with such a change, can naturally only explain one problem: he has found a 'road'!

And when this 'path' that has been found is gradually clear and completely appears, the pinnacle of silver is a gold-level powerhouse in the true sense.

It's a myriad of silver levels. To the point where you can't get to it in a lifetime.

So, Dean's smile is a sincere admiration.

"I haven't even touched the threshold of the 'road'. You're already on par with me, and if you find the 'way' thoroughly, how much do you want to surpass me? What a lack of greed! If you have time, check out His Highness's library! You're sure to get something there! ”

The Grand Duke Swordsman pointed at Dean once more.

Although everyone's 'path' is different, the experience of previous people can be borrowed.

In particular, some extremely special body forging secret techniques and secret transmissions will have a considerable effect.

However, Dean's 'Way of Killing' doesn't matter.

'The Way of Killing' doesn't need to be borrowed at all.

Just need to keep ...... Kill!

However, Dean did not contradict the Grand Duke Swordsman.

"Okay, after dealing with the matter in front of me, I will apply to His Highness!"

Dean said.

Finding some body forging techniques and secret inheritances that can improve other aspects of himself is one of Dean's follow-up plans.

After that, the two ended their small talk and walked quickly into the Emerald Castle.

With the great duke's swordsmanship, Dean is naturally unimpeded all the way.

Came directly to the side hall of the castle -

"Etrice, Dean!"

David, dressed in a butler's uniform, just like Dean remembers, combed his white hair neatly and neatly, with a long sword hanging from his waist.

At this moment, he was greeting the two with a smile.

"Uncle David!"

"Steward David!"

The two addressed each other in their own ways, with the Grand Duke being more affectionate and Dean following etiquette.

"Is it Etrix and Dean? Come on in? ”

In the side hall, the voice of the Jade Grand Duke sounded.

The two saluted the old butler again, and then walked briskly towards the side hall.

The door to the side hall was silently opened.

The Countess de Ta motioned for the two to come in, and then closed the door silently again.

As soon as Dean entered the hall, he set his eyes on Colko.

The other party was not as haggard as he imagined, and even there was not a trace of dirtiness on his clothes, and his long blue hair and handsome but feminine face did not change at all.

The only thing that has changed is that the laziness that the other party once had has disappeared.

Replaced by a point of persistence.

"Please spare the others, Your Highness, for I am willing to take their place—they are only accomplices, and I am the principal offender in the true sense of the word...... I am willing to make a soul contract with you! ”

As Dean and the Grand Duke swordsman walked in, the descendant of the Pirate King said so.

Immediately, Dean's eyes narrowed.

PS First Update~

It's so hot! It's hot!

Jianlibao with ice while coding words is really the best choice......

If you have an ice cream, it's even more comfortable!

The only helplessness is that the decadent notebook is not waterproof, and when there is water and drinks next to it, you have to be careful every time~ (to be continued......)