The Rise of the Sword Expert
The Feast of the Knights

It's a party that's not too fancy. Only held in the garden of the Sanktessy mansion. Even so, the party is very well prepared by Sanktessy's butler, Bastian.

Party in garden party style. A concept for knights who love freedom, and to glue relationships together. Every knight who goes through a task with the same master, they must have a clear bond, in order to complete the task well.

I appeared after the knights had arrived, holding Renia's hand, I looked at them.

Renia was wearing the yellow dress that I chose, the yellow dress that I gave her was a perfect fit for her.

"She's exactly like the golden Lily."

Tanka said so when she first saw Renia wearing this yellow dress. Her hair was tied to a twin tail, a makeup that was appropriate for her age. Makes a very strong sweet impression.

By the time we reached the park, all the knights were already there. Levian, and Verion stand side by side, Verion wears a dark shirt, while Levian is the opposite of Verion.

Meanwhile, my father, looked in amazement at Renia. She realized that the dress Renia was wearing was a new dress. Then he turned his eyes to me with a smile.

I took it as a thank you for giving Renia a nice dress. The daughter of Baron Sanktessy.

On the podium, my father coughed. That not-so-strong cough became the center of attention of everyone who was there.

My father, as the head of the family, thanked everyone who was here. In hard times and beyond, the people who were here were precious people.

"Achio." He called me, telling me to stand next to him.

I was next to him now, and his hand touched my shoulder.

"You know who this is?"

He looked straight at everything.

"This is the young Baron, my future successor. Akion Naal Sanktessy, your leader, a great boy."

My father coughed once again, as I glanced at him, he looked timid.

"Recently, my son has settled our debt on Invit. That's something incredible."

Everyone cheered, they knew how difficult Sanktessy was. Hearing them release a huge burden, they breathed in relief.

Life ahead will be easier.

"He'll be a great leader. Which makes Sanktessy back!"

My father clapped. The pride that overflowed from his heart, was so felt that I myself felt moved by it.

After a rummage, my father allowed me to speak.

"Greetings even in the dark. You know me as the youngest swordmaster in history, but, I'll tell you the truth, at every step of the way there's always a flaw, and I keep learning about it." I saw only one of their faces that I could see.

"A lot of young and new knights here. But I have always believed in you, even in doubt you can make a choice and improve.,

"Thank you to those of you who have sworn allegiance to the Sanktessy family. Your trust and sacrifice will not be betrayed. I will make this family not to be underestimated anymore!"

"So, shake your chests and feel proud to be the Knights of Sanktessy!"

I screamed excitedly.

A burning spirit flowed into them. This zealous cry burned every desire not to be trampled again.

Then it was time to eat together. A chef was busy grilling the beef quickly, as the Knights ate voraciously and the portions were large. I can't even compare them to the monsters I've seen, because they both eat voraciously.

Me, Renia, my dad, Levian, Verion, and Tanka were at one table. We were enjoying the alcohol quietly. The commotion made by the Knights I let alone, because this is their free day, before I torture them back.

Renia yawned, then she rubbed her eyes gently. The hour for his sleep has come. This little body needs to grow.

I called Nami by hand, but my father stopped her.

"Let this old man drive her."

I realized that my father behaved so that I could do things freely. Behind that too, he was afraid that I would not get too close to the knights.

I waved to Renia. My father rubbed his head gently. Two warriors and Nami follow the two of them to enter the Mansion.

I drink my alcohol back. A waiter put the roast together with a spiced baked potato. I said Thank you to him.

Verion threw his face away when I accidentally saw him, his face flushed red. Looking at her reaction, I felt like I had made a mistake.

Verion's been drunk. His eyes were unfocused, he even rambled with language I did not understand.

Yeah, I'm not too worried about that cute-faced kid. Levian will take care of him.

However, three large glasses of alcohol appeared in front of me all of a sudden, making me look at it in a daze. The three knights put it down, they saluted me. It seems that being drunk has made these three young knights dare to challenge me.

"Come, spend Mr. Akion!" exclaim a bald-headed knight.

I don't know what burden makes his head bald like that, at his young age, I feel sorry he has lost one of the most important parts to support his appearance.

The black-haired knight brought closer the drink he was carrying, "Drink lord Akion. Are you afraid of getting drunk?"

The deg!

Isn't that a bitch?

They think I'm afraid of getting drunk with just three big glasses of alcohol. I shook my head slowly. It's a child's game. I unconsciously grinned a little because of them.

The third knight did not say anything to me, he just stared straight bravely.

"Mr Akion, please drink their gift. They've sacrificed their lives to deliver the alcohol."

That was Bastian. A wise old service that took good care of me. His words were not wrong, they knew that I was creepy, and they dared to challenge me.

How do they react when they are conscious, with what they are doing?

"alright. It's a small thing." I smiled lightly.

My mouth quickly gulped down all the drinks they gave me. The knights cheered happily to see me drinking. Aren't they too much for this?

But, it feels like they are getting closer to me. Yes, I know Akion has changed a lot, because this is not Akion, but me. Frankly, I can't say this to anyone.

My head's pulsing.

"Well.huh...."

My little laugh sucks. I really lost, I didn't know that much alcohol was affected. Is this body still the body of a teenager who cannot stand alcohol?

I dropped myself on the table. My last memory is the face of Levian who wanted to catch me rashly to the point of dropping Verion beside him.