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Chapter 8- The eldest son of the Leonardo family is not good at studying

"Isn't it difficult to call that technique if it’s nameless?"

Ren responded, "It's definitely difficult," and realized the difficulty of referring to that technique as the unnamed or infamous technique. It made him realize the importance of names.

"In that case, since Ren created the technique, why not give it a name?"

It was a reasonable and obvious suggestion, but...

Ren thought for a moment and said.

"I have no talent for naming, so I would be happy if Licia could come up with a name."

"Me? Um... I don't have any particular talent for it..."

However, Licia came up with a name.

"Well, since it was red with flames... how about 'Red Blade'?"

She said it while blushing.

She laughed awkwardly because she knew it was too straightforward.

“…....”

"Hey, don't be silent! I'm not saying it seriously! I was just joking..."

"No, let's go with that."

"Huh?"

"I mean, let's call the technique for the flame sword 'Red Blade'."

It was straightforward and the sound was not bad.

Ren decided to name the technique for the flame sword 'Red Blade' without hesitation. Having a name for the technique was not necessary, but it made it easier for Ren to think about it.

"Isn't that too quick!? Think a little more!"

"Well, even if you say that, I don't have any complaints. I'm sure it's fine. Just because I've been thinking about it for a long time doesn't mean a better name will come up."

He said it calmly and leisurely.

Seeing him maintain his composure without getting upset, Licia sighed and laughed.

She suddenly felt tired as if she had remembered something.

"Ugh... I suddenly feel tired when I got home..."

While walking, Licia stretched her back and said, looking at Ren.

"Hey, when we get back, let's take a bath right away and finish our homework before going to bed."

"Oh... Right, there was something like that."

Ren had completely forgotten, but the homework wasn't that much.

However, Ren's voice sounded more pathetic than usual, probably because he was mentally exhausted.

"We have to do our best, right?"

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One day, in the early morning, Ulysses Ignat arrived in Elendil.

The members of the Clausel family welcomed him, and what was handed to Ren was an invitation.

In the study of the Clausel mansion...

"It's an invitation to the Guardian Knight. Before the public opening, there is a ceremony for the people involved."

"We have heard rumors, but why invite us there?"

Lessard asked, and Ulysses nodded with a smile.

"We received various support from you as well Viscount Clausel. The first station where the Guardian Knight will stop is Elendil, where the Lord of Elendil with its towering aerial garden is located. It's only natural to invite the two members of the Clausel family and Ren Ashton. I would like to invite the three of you."

There is no reason to refuse.

Lessard and Ren exchanged glances, and Lessard immediately nodded in agreement.

"Oh, that's great! Please look forward to the day!"

Ren met Ulysses delighted gaze and asked.

"Are there various people invited?"

"Yes, indeed. Nobles from various factions, as well as other related individuals and landowners. To ensure that they can enjoy a two-day journey to Eupheim, I have put a lot of effort into it."

Ulysses explained.

The elegant railway journey is scheduled for November. It will be held a week before it is open to the general public, exclusively for the invited guests. Ulysses mentioned that he would be pleased if they could spend some time in Eupheim after the railway journey.

The reason the information didn't reach them until today was because the final inspections and other minor matters regarding the railway took some time, combined with some minor issues related to rights. Ulysses apologized, saying that he would have liked to inform them a month earlier.

Considering the scale of the project, it is understandable that it took time for the information to reach everyone. Ulysses asked him not to worry about it. Then Lessard looked at the schedule mentioned in the invitation.

"If you look closely, it seems like we have been invited during the long holiday in November."

"Oh, really?"

Ulysses happily mentioned,

"That way, our children and Ren Ashton can relax without any worries!"

According to Ulysses, there are a few things he would like them to see besides the railway journey. He has been working on several significant projects in Eupheim, and he would like Ren and the others to enjoy them as well.

And on the same day...

"So, you know... My parents got really mad. Even though I'm the heir of the Leonardo family, I have to try harder..."

Kaito Leonardo, born into one of the heroic noble families, was talking to Ren, who was one year younger, about the recent exams.

Kaito had a frustrated expression on his face.

"But Leonardo-senpai, you got perfect scores in subjects like swordsmanship and physical training, right?"

"Yeah! It's my specialty!"

"In that case, studying at a desk should be fine too. Just like training your body, if you repeat it, it will naturally become a part of you."

"If only I could do that without any trouble..."

"By the way, what's the most difficult part?"

"When I sit at a desk for a long time, my whole body starts to itch, and it's unbearable."

"Ah, I see..."

There may be suitability and personality issues involved. Kaito is serious, so Ren thought he would be able to do his best.

"Changing the subject, were you invited to the Guardinite’s unveiling ceremony?"

"Yes, I was invited along with the Clausel family." .

"I thought so. Ashton, you seem to have a good relationship with the Ignat family too."

Ren didn't answer aloud but responded with a dry smile, evading the question.

"Speaking of invitations, the Leonardo family was also invited, right?"

"Yeah, it was related to a project we're involved in, so..."

Kaito yawned again and said in a sleepy voice.

"Not only studying, but I've also been receiving continuous messages from the Elfen Church recently, so I haven't been able to sleep much."

"Messages from the Elfen Church? Does it have to do with the connection between the Seven Great heroic families?"

"Oh, you catch on quickly. You remember when Roses Caitas's seal was released, right? And because representatives from the Seven Great heroic noble families are present in my generation, Ashton's generation, and another generation below us."

Ren nodded with a knowing look, saying, "Ah, I see."

He had a rough idea of where the conversation was heading.

"Do you feel that the miracles brought by the main god, Elfen, were in response to the appearance of the Demon king’s cult during the summer turmoil?"

"Yeah, something like that. And because of that, there are various speculations about the bloodline of the hero, Ruin, appearing somewhere. But even if they tell us such things, we don't really understand."

"Well... I wonder if there are descendants of the hero Ruin somewhere."

Suddenly, Kaito leaned closer to Ren.

In a hushed voice, he spoke, careful not to be overheard by anyone else.

"As for me, I think the power of Vane that Sarah saw in the past is suspicious."

"So, you think Vane might be a descendant of the hero Ruin?"

"Hahaha! That's what I'm talking about. But hey? Ashton, why aren't you laughing?"

"Well... Why would I laugh in the first place?"

Ren responded.

"Well, because I know it myself. I'm saying something completely absurd, right? Me, right now."

There is too little information to claim that Vane is a descendant of the hero Ruin. Moreover, their family lineage is said to have been unfortunate, as they were not blessed by their ancestors due to the curse of the Demon King.

To think that Vane, just an ordinary boy from the countryside whom Sarah happened to encounter, could be connected to the hero Ruin is quite sudden.

Although Kaito's intuition played a role, he spoke those words after understanding everything.

"It's not something to laugh off or dismiss as foolish. Riohard-san also said she saw it with her own eyes."

"Oh!"

Kaito's face relaxed, as he was not denied.

If you look closely, traces of drowsiness can be seen in his eyes, but his voice was spirited.

"You're a good guy, Ashton! Hahaha!"

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