Everyone witnessed the miracle of today.

It refers to the miracle that covered the black, worn-out ground.

Just before Cassius arrived, the first sword made of the black snake’s scales arrived.

Lenisha, leading her people, received the sword.

A pale man presented the sword to Lenisha.

“Hailoshain’s first sword, Ashcarod, is offered to Lady Lenisha.”

The sword wielded by Hailoshain’s maidens was a sturdy and sharp blade forged by Hailoshain’s warriors from the scales of the black snake.

The blade shimmered in a black light, appearing as if it were the black snake itself.

Shlurk!

Contrary to its appearance, the lightweight sword was smoothly drawn.

“Ashcarod. What does it mean?”

“It means the right fang of Hailoshain, and I believe it will be the strongest sword I can forge.”

The blacksmith kneeled on the ground.

Lenisha carefully examined the sword.

As the blacksmith claimed, Ashcarod seemed to be a fitting sword to bear the name.

Lenisha smoothly raised her lips.

“A very fine sword. The Duke will surely appreciate becoming the owner of this sword. I will make sure to convey your hard work.”

“Thank you, Lady Lenisha!”

“Continue to forge good swords for us in the future.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

Lenisha generously praised the blacksmith for the value of the sword.

Good items deserve a fair price.

Lenisha gazed at the dark black blade for a long time.

When Lenisha inserted the sword into its sheath, Cassius returned.

“Lenisha? Did you come out to greet me?”

Cassius smiled sweetly.

It was a pleasant face.

It was only natural since what I desired had been achieved and the possibility I believed in had been confirmed.

Moreover, upon arriving at the mansion, the first person I encountered was Lenisha, making his mood even better.

Cassius spoke with a slightly excited tone.

“Lenisha. I confirmed a new possibility for my power today. I realized that my power is not necessarily destructive. I used to think my power might be a curse, but it turns out it’s not. It’s a divine favor. The power to protect someone and bring life! That’s the secret of the power of Keros.”

Lenisha smiled a small smile.

“Cassius, I’ve never thought of your power that way. Your power saved our empire and rescued me from the emperor. And you passed on my father and mother’s legacy to me. You were my salvation.”

Cassius touched his chin with a shy expression.

He had never thought he would be seen like that by someone.

Cassius remembered the eyes of the enemy soldiers he had seen on the Chorpa Plain.

He was the embodiment of terror for them.

They too no longer existed in this world.
“It must have been the same for Isabella. Now, let me properly express my gratitude. Duke Cassius.”

Brixton stepped forward to Lenisha.

“Thank you for saving my daughter.”

Brixton bowed politely.

“I heard that you saved Isabella and brought her here. Her advantage is always being honest. She said you looked like an angel.”

Cassius coughed awkwardly.

“A-a, an angel, you say?”

“Yes.”

Brixton smiled gently.

“Isabella seemed happy saying that. So, I want to tell you, Duke, that you worried needlessly.”

Cassius stroked his cheek.

An angel…

As Cassius was coughing, he noticed the knights behind Lenisha.

They were giggling as if they had seen something delightful.

Terrian was looking at Cassius with a bewildered expression.

Wait.

A lady-in-waiting, a puppy, an angel.

Why are these people so perfectly timed?

Cassius’ jaw clenched.

However, in front of Brixton, who was showing a genuine smile, he couldn’t express any dissatisfaction.

“It would have been nice if you used a more impressive word.”

“Isabella thought that was the best word.”

“Tell Isabella. She was the angel. Thanks to Isabella, I also found solace. It was the first life I saved on the battlefield.”

“Thank you for saying that.”

Brixton and Cassius exchanged beautiful smiles.

Brixton stepped back behind Lenisha again.

Only now did Cassius realize that the atmosphere here was unusual.

Lenisha’s people were following her.

The knights, too, seemed to sense something strange and were approaching.

Before Cassius could ask what was going on.

Lenisha held out the sword she had in her hand.

“Ashcarod.”

“Yes?”

“The first sword created by Hyentri. I want to give this to Cassius.”

Cassius’ smile disappeared.

“Cassius. I will be the emperor of Hyentri.”

Cassius’ pupils trembled.

He had vaguely guessed, but putting it into words made it much different.

Cassius cleared his throat nervously.

The emperor of Hyentri.

The path Lenisha is taking.

“I hope you will wield the sword for me. I don’t want you to be just my family but also my knight.”

Lenisha calmly stated.

She had led people here to greet Ashcarod.

To welcome Ashcarod and confirm the dignity of the sword that the blacksmith had forged with his soul.

And Lenisha judged that the sword was worth it.

She wanted to give such a sword to Cassius.

“Pledge for me, Cassius. Promise to elevate me to that high place.”
Lenisha wore a tender smile.

Cassius approached Lenisha as if enchanted.