Swordmaster's Youngest Son Novel - Chapter 856

Chapter 856

Luna, Zed, Vanessa, Tuben, and Heijin.

Five Knights who returned to the Family under Cyron’s order.

Jin even thought for a moment, despite hearing Luna’s welcoming voice, that this could be a dream.

Even when the Red Owl descended alongside the five, Jin feared that they might fade away like illusions.

Not a dream.

When Jin descended from the Red Owl, he almost shed tears, but he couldn’t show such a thing to his sister after so long.

Clang!

Without anyone saying anything, Luna and Jin embraced.

The rest of the group blocked the shockwave that emanated because of the siblings feeling the joy of a reunion after a long time.

«You’ve become more reliable, little one.»

«Hahaha! He managed to hold back the tears that were about to come out.»

«Don’t do that to the little one, Uncle Zed. You did the same thing when you met my father.»

«Uncle Zed, Lady Vanessa, Sir Tuben. And…!»

Jin didn’t know Heijin.

Heijin smiled mischievously when Jin paused momentarily while excitedly shouting the names of those returning.

«Nice to meet you, Young Patriarch. I’m Heijin Criel. The patriarch has ordered me to serve the Young Patriarch from now on.»

«Nice to meet you, Sir Heijin. But right now, did you say Young Patriarch…?»

It was the decision of the former patriarchs that Jin would become the Young Patriarch.

The news wouldn’t have reached the Black Sea expedition team.

‘Ah, maybe my father checked my inner world to see if I had become the Young Patriarch?’

Of course, that wasn’t the case.

«This is the order of the Patriarch of Runcandel, Cyron Runcandel. I, Cyron Runcandel, appoint the twelfth Flagbearer of the Family, Jin Runcandel, as the Young Patriarch, and I proclaim that he is my legitimate and legal successor.»

When Luna said that and knelt, Zed and the former Black Knights followed suit, kneeling and performing the salute.

«First Flagbearer of the clan, Luna Runcandel, Elder Zed Runcandel, former Black Knight Vanessa Olsen, Heijin Criel, Tuben. The five mentioned will be the Young Patriarch’s most faithful swords from this moment on.»

«At your command!»

«We will do our best to serve.»

Jin felt a strange pain in his consciousness, as he was already active as the Young Patriarch.

Moreover, the burden was indescribable as he received the salute from these people who were no less than pillars of the Family.

But there was also the feeling of finally achieving something.

‘Finally… Have I been formally recognized by my father?’

28 years before the regression.

23 years after the regression.

A total of 51 years had passed.

The countless experiences he had, the days of his miserable past life and his dazzling current life, crossed his mind like a comet.

All those events seemed as if they turned into a tear and flowed down his cheek.

However, Jin swallowed his tears once again and looked at Luna and the Knights.

Now was not the time to be immersed in emotions.

Everything wasn’t over yet, and it wasn’t a time when peace and prosperity had come to the clan and the world.

Now was the time to work as the Young Patriarch.

«I never expected to see you all in this place. I would like to share stories of the past, hold a grand welcoming ceremony, but unfortunately, Runcandel’s territory is under attack. So let’s postpone the celebration for a while and complete my orders.»

«Please speak, whatever it may be.»

«This purple fracture was created by the demon king of the demon world, Zito, who invaded our territory. Returnees, immediately eliminate the enemies who emerged from the fracture and the fracture itself.»

«Yes, sir.»

Luna, Zed, and the former Black Knights stood up and raised their swords.

The beginning of announcing the return of these individuals, who could be called the “strongest of the Family,” to all the allies was Luna’s decisive final move.

Runcandel’s Third Final Move.

Meteor Shower

The dazzling sword that saved Jin during his days as a Provisional Flagbearer was now once again eliminating the purple energy of Siatello, stained with its purple hue.

«Wait, that’s… Doesn’t it seem to be the youngest’s Meteor Shower? Right, Elder Sister Mary?»

«…No way. That’s Sister Luna’s Meteor Shower!»

Mary was the first to recognize Luna’s Meteor Shower. When the word “Luna” came out, the Tona brothers couldn’t help but doubt their ears.

[Luna? Did you really say Luna? My first great-granddaughter, whom I’ve only heard so much about in stories?]

Vallas and the other Knights were also looking at the Meteor Shower.

Luna’s Meteor Shower was surprisingly intertwining precisely with Zito’s will that was scattered among the Knights.

Soon, Luna jumped to the center of the battlefield and began to seriously wield her axe-sword, Krantel. The Knights involuntarily let out shouts.

«Sister Luna!»

«E-That’s really Lady Luna! Incredible!»

«White Whale…!»

«First Flagbearer, the White Whale has returned…!»

«Knights of the Family, charge into battle without fear. Elder Zed and I, along with the former Black Knights, will protect you!»

Luna’s voice resonated across the battlefield. Jin could feel it just by the energy in her voice.

She was still the fearless Knight who could be called the strongest in the clan, even now.

Just as Jin had become stronger, Luna had also broken her limits while exploring the Black Sea several times.

«Also, the patriarch is still alive and well, and he’s currently exploring the Black Sea. So don’t worry that our return is due to some kind of misfortune that happened to the patriarch. I’ll say it again. The patriarch has become even stronger. He’s overcome demonization and reached divinity!»

Cheers erupted from several parts of the battlefield.

Now, the battlefield wasn’t a chaotic fight against unknown monsters from the demon world, but it was transforming into a festive atmosphere.

«I haven’t seen you in a while, and your face looks a bit beaten up, younger one. It seems you’ve been busy and in danger as my Elder Brother said. I’m sorry I couldn’t fight alongside you when you returned to the Family after your training. We’ll take care of things here today, so relax and enjoy the show.»

«When I first saw the Young Patriarch in the Black Sea thanks to Ozdock, I had a feeling that a day like this would come someday. It’s an honor to serve you, Young Patriarch.»

«The patriarch often thought of the Young Patriarch even when he was severely affected by demonization.»

Zed, Tuben, and Heijin said as they passed Jin.

When he turned around a moment later and saw them charging, Jin felt an indescribable feeling of immense pride.

It was the pride of being a Runcandel.

«Hey, those guys. I’m glad you’ve returned, but you weren’t really worried about me… But even so, I’m the Family’s Guardian Dragon, right? It’s amazing.»

«They didn’t even give me a single word of greeting.»

«Of course, because it’s you.»

«You? You’re getting crazier and crazier, Murakan. Do I really have to torment you like Misha?»

«You’re Miss Ameris, after all! I’m saying that because they don’t know who you are. Don’t be so picky. They just informed the kid about their return and immediately follow orders. Isn’t it true that the kid is the main character in this situation? Aigoo, I’m proud of you, kid.»

«You’re the one who first complained about the lack of greeting, Murakan.»

«Hehe, don’t be so picky.»

Although they spoke as if they were annoyed, Murakan and Ameris were genuinely happy.

They both knew better than anyone the pressure Jin had been under recently.

[Kurr!]

Zito’s manifested will was retreating with a groan.

As soon as the returnees were added, Runcandel was gaining momentum and overwhelmingly pushing back the enemies.

Even if the real Zito were here instead of just his will, Jin wouldn’t have felt pressured.

In fact, Jin felt that he wouldn’t be as burdened facing any enemy in the future as he was before.

Kiraak!

Zito’s will, disintegrated by the returnees’ swords, was returning to the fracture, losing its strength.

Even though a new will emerged from the fracture, it had no impact on the overall situation.

«If the returnees weren’t here, you would probably have had to handle most of those wills yourself, Jin. Just like the fracture, Zito’s will can only be neutralized with special power. All the returnees’ swords, including your sister’s, carry that energy.»

As many times as they had triumphed against the most terrible monsters and kings of the Black Sea, the returnees’ swords were all within the realm of authority.

These swords specialize in dealing with non-human beings, transcendental beings, or monsters with special abilities.

That’s why even the former Black Knights who weren’t pureblood Runcandels were also wielding magic swords.

It wasn’t just mana that enhanced the swords, but their will.

Zito’s manifested will disappeared before ten minutes passed.

However, the situation hadn’t completely concluded.

The fracture from which all the wills had been restored was emitting a much stronger shockwave than before. It felt like at any moment, a powerful demon could burst through the fracture.

Only then did Jin pull out his sword for the first time.

The fracture in Siatello had to be cut and annihilated, even if he had to endure injuries.

Now, even if he got hurt, he wouldn’t experience the same significant drop in power during that period as before.

«Little one, if you cut that, won’t you get hurt?»

While Jin was preparing his Shadow Blade, Luna approached.

«Yes, Elder Sister Luna, you recognize it immediately. But if it’s left alone, that fracture will summon a demon world fortress or an entire city in Siatello. Until now, we left most of the fractures alone. Just in case we need to eliminate a fracture in a critical area like Siatello.»

Luna nodded.

«That’s a good decision. But your elder sister is a little more resistant than you, right?»

Luna exaggeratedly flexed her body and lifted Krantel.

«Yes?»

«It means I won’t suffer any significant damage even if I destroy that fracture. Oh, well, the number of times father mentioned using it could be deduced a little… But even so, to protect Siatello, I will endure that.»

Suddenly, Luna’s eyes radiated a crimson light.

Along with her pupils, Krantel, the axe-sword, also emitted a deep crimson aura, like the crimson flame.

«Then, I will be the one to annihilate this. Ah, I remember when I used this sword to save you in the past.»

Mental Slash

Blood Moon

Luna whispered as she cast a spell on Krantel, a red glow spread across the sky and earth for a moment.

Most of the Knights couldn’t even catch the moment when Krantel was being wielded.

Suddenly, a single beam of red light crossed the center of the fracture.

It was a moment when the massive fracture disappeared, leaving no trace.