He quickly cald down and realized that phisto's actions might have political intentions. In other words, it was still about the matter of restoring the nation. He knew that the Gray Sword Saint was actually not keen on politics; his pursuit of restoring the country was purely due to personal conviction. He was one of the rare, morally noble people of this era, but this did not an that the Earl was a fool. The Gray Sword Saint understood very well that while he was around, the duchy might be under his protection, but he could not always dedicate his energy to leading a country. His lifelong pursuit, to put it plainly, was swordsmanship.
Brand, however, was different. Anyone could see that he was first and foremost a lord and then a swordsman, not even a true swordsman. In his enthusiasm for pursuing swordsmanship, he might not even compare to Kulan. Indeed, if Brand had the experience of becoming a powerful wizard, he might not have chosen swordsmanship. What he pursued was strength that could help Erune rise and not a divine skill in swordsmanship.
Therefore, phisto pointed out that Brand was like Veronica, which was actually a taphor for this. Veronica and Brand were the sa — she was first a soldier, a general and a duke of the Empire, and only then a Sword Saint. Thus, her skills in swordsmanship were much inferior to phisto's, who had long been famous as a Sword Saint, whereas Veronica's reputation as the 'Female War God' far exceeded her title of Green Sword Saint.
Understanding this point, Brand beca fully calm. The fact that the Gray Sword Saint wanted to take him as a disciple was naturally a good thing. Not to ntion that phisto's swordsmanship was unique and at least an interdiate skill. Having such a powerful figure as a backing was also quite favorable.
However, at this mont, Brand had actually already accepted Otarais' inheritance. Otarais could let go of the matter of the Dark Dragon because they were contemporaries, so it was understandable if you said they admired each other. But whether the female knight could accept soone she perhaps did not find so impressive being her equal was uncertain.
But to Brand's surprise, Otarais did not object.
"I suggest you accept," Otarais replied after Brand's inquiry, feeling sowhat satisfied internally because it showed that Brand did not just consider her as a Ring Spirit but truly as a ntor. Although, as a heroic spirit who had experienced millennia of ti, she did not particularly care for such things, finding a young inheritor with excellent character traits was satisfying. "phisto's swordsmanship is very unique and self-contained, and my insight is ultimately limited to a thousand years ago. Odin, that guy, only gave you the Bloodline inheritance. By comparison, what he knows might be more beneficial to you. You don't need to worry too much about my opinion. For , your older sister, seeing you grow stronger is what I wish to see."
"Thank you." Brand was a bit moved. Otarais' concern for him was indeed like a sister protecting a younger brother.
However, he did not imdiately agree but instead said to phisto, "Thank you for your kindness, Count, but allow to think about it for a day."
phisto showed a look of appreciation. He was very confident in his swordsmanship. A normal person would likely be so overjoyed upon hearing that he wanted to take them as a disciple they might faint. However, Brand's display was calm, and it was crucial to always maintain calmness in swordsmanship, just as it was as a lord.
"This is, of course, not a problem, but you should understand that my desire to teach you swordsmanship is not rely because you are a future lord. It is not because I need your help to restore a nation but because I genuinely find you excellent enough to inherit my swordsmanship. Although I haven't spent a long ti with you, I trust Veronica's judgnt," he added after a mont's thought.
"You've known Veronica for a long ti?" Brand couldn't help blurting out but regretted it imdiately. This gossiping habit from his player days was hard to break.
However, phisto wasn't bothered by the question. He nodded, "The duchy I am from was, in fact, a vassal state of the Empire in my early years. When I was young, I completed my studies in the Empire, and at that ti, Veronica was my classmate."
"What?" Brand's gossipy soul began to burn fiercely. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my." He only knew that phisto was a nesis of the Cruz Empire and had clashed with Veronica many tis, but he couldn't have imagined that these two were, in so sense, like childhood friends.
Just as he wanted to continue asking questions, phisto interrupted, saying, "Do you rember when I asked you earlier, when your army could move out?"
"Huh?" Brand looked at the serious-faced Sword Saint in confusion.
"Actually, it's not a problem. The two Great Mages of the Silver Alliance who stayed at the Green Tower, Master Turaman and I have so connections, or rather, he owes a favor. I can have them lend a hand," phisto answered.
"A temporary teleportation array!" Brand imdiately jumped up. Transporting over a thousand people with an array sounded unbelievable, but if William and Turaman combined forces, it was definitely not a problem to teleport several hundred people at once. The rest could be transported by Flying Horse, thus solving the transportation issue!
He realized that the main problem was how to transport these people out of the Black Forest quickly. Though the Druids had been gathering Flying Horses, how could the recently afflicted Green Tower manage to gather so many Flying Horses so quickly?
But Brand quickly reacted and asked, suspiciously, "But Turaman is one of the Silver People, and according to the Holy Oath, they cannot intervene in mortal conflicts."
He wanted to see how phisto would respond, and to his surprise, the serious Sword Saint put his index finger to his lips, making a 'you don't say, I won't say, who will know?' gesture.
Brand was stunned. Cheating!? This was definitely cheating, oh my...
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(PS: With 4,500 words, the preparation ends here, and the great battle of Tonyger is about to begin. Count Rangdenier's forces might be substantial, but without a doubt, Madara is the real threat. How will Brand face Instarlon and erge from this battle to truly step onto the stage of history? Let's wait and see.) (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welco to vote for recomndations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian). Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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