Published: July 4, 2025
Captain Ruyao, who had returned to the Lyun Princely Residence, recounted all his conversations with his master, Lord Rowan, to Prince Lyun and Chief Chamberlain Rinshun.
“What do you think, Rinshun?”
“I believe we should inform Duke Rondo as well.”
Thus, Captain Ruyao was to visit the neighbor's house.
Upon arriving at Rondo Mansion, a golem quickly approached Captain Ruyao.
It had a yellow scarf wrapped around its neck.
“Oh, Friendship Proof No. 2! It’s been a while.”
Captain Ruyao smiled and greeted it.
Of course, Friendship Proof No. 2 was an ice golem, so it could not speak.
It didn’t react much either...
Captain Ruyao patted its head.
Until a week ago, he had borrowed it and it had accompanied him every day, peering at the magic formulas he worked on, so he had developed quite an attachment to it.
However, with the upcoming enfeoffment of Prince Lyun and his increasing responsibilities as the captain of the princely guard, he reluctantly returned it to its owner, Ryo.
“Hello, Captain Ruyao.”
“Duke Rondo, I apologize for the sudden visit.”
Ryo greeted him, and Captain Ruyao apologized for his unexpected arrival.
“Captain Ruyao is the temporary master of Friendship Proof No. 2. So please don’t worry about that; feel free to visit anytime.”
Ryo said with an almost overflowing smile.
Although the term "temporary master" seemed to be lost on Captain Ruyao, he understood that he was in a position where Friendship Proof No. 2 would listen to him.
“Actually, the reason I came today is…”
When led into the room, Captain Ruyao began to explain the conversation he had with his master, Lord Rowan.
After hearing everything, Ryo and Abel were astonished.
“Your teacher, Lord Rowan, is the one who taught you the 'magic power amplification text' used in those bracers, right?”
“Magic power amplification text? Ah, yes, that’s correct. I learned about it from my master a long time ago.”
“I was just thinking I would like to hear about that before the battle.”
Ryo murmured while nodding slightly.
“Before the battle? Do you think Duke Rondo will be fighting against your master?”
“I think it’s possible.”
Ryo asserted.
But he didn’t elaborate on the reason.
Abel, who was listening nearby, muttered to himself.
(This is what they call a classic development.)
He could see right through Ryo’s thoughts.
Captain Ruyao conveyed what was necessary and then returned to the princely residence.
Before leaving, he affectionately patted Friendship Proof No. 2 several times.
“I told Captain Ruyao multiple times that he could take Friendship Proof No. 2 to the princely residence…”
Ryo explained while re-arranging the scarf on the golem.
Even though he was speaking without specifying anyone, he was certainly aware that Abel was next to him.
“She is the captain of the princely guard, right? The princely guard is like the imperial guards, isn’t it? It wouldn’t be possible to devote time to training.”
“I think so. I heard that the previous magic cannon firing squad was trained by Captain Ruyao, and they were quite impressive.”
“Indeed. Such things can vary significantly depending on the trainer.”
Abel nodded in agreement with Ryo’s words.
One of the king’s duties is to inspect the knight orders and magical associations within the kingdom.
This not only involves watching the parades but also observing mock battles that resemble real combat.
These mock battles, where hundreds clash, can be intense enough to cause serious injuries, even if there are no fatalities.
Of course, during these battles, not only [Heal] but even [Extra Heal] can be seen flying around... For those who don’t understand the circumstances, it could easily be mistaken for real combat.
That is why Abel understands the importance of training.
In personal combat, only one’s own life is at stake.
However, in group battles, if even one person slacks off, the lives of dozens or even hundreds could be endangered.
It is necessary to make them understand this through training.