I Am the Madman of This Family

Episode 17. Single wooden bridge Dalian (3)

2nd Ground Shooting Range.

Holding a pitch-black bow, amaranth, Keter was repeatedly pulling and releasing the string.

There were many kinds of targets in front of him, but none hit them. Because Keter was pulling a string without arrows.

Then, suddenly, Keter throws down the amaranth.

“Hey, the balance is so messed up!”

As if to protest, Amaranth trembled on the floor and spewed out his thoughts.

[I wasn’t designed to use normal arrows in the first place. In other words, it is a body optimized for my own arrow, ‘Magic Bullet’. Are you sure you don’t want to use magic bullets?]

“Why don’t you use magic bullets? of course write But it’s just that I’m going to use my arrows more often.”

[Even if that’s the case, why are you evaluating me without even shooting an arrow?]

“Even if I pull a protest, everything is pictured in my head. The trajectory of the arrow and its flying speed.”

[It’s ridiculous. Are you saying you can become a shrine?]

“Anyway, can’t you transform your body?”

[It will be possible if you devote 10 years of your life.]

“Don’t speak. Right now, it’s nothing more than a portable and filthy sturdy bow.”

Even with that alone, it was a performance worthy of being called Gabor, but it was not enough for Keter’s surname, which had used numerous artifacts.

Keter stretched out her palm toward the amaranth. Then the amaranth was sucked into the palm of Keter’s hand. It was a ‘retrieval’ function that was said to be installed by default on quite a few artifacts.

After picking up the amaranth, Keter was no longer at the shooting range. I came to the shooting range to test the performance of Amaranth, and I tested it enough.

“Help, heap!”

It was then.

In the distance, a group of soldiers were running towards the shooting range. It could be ignored and passed by, but Keter noticed from long experience that it was not a coincidence.

‘They thought I was here and came here.’

He already knew that people around him were watching him.

In fact, even those who look at it are watching it almost openly. The reason why he dared to leave it alone was because the Sephira family deserved it, but it was because they liked it.

‘Keep your eyes open and watch. who I am.’

It is an obvious enemy coming here now. Would a friendly ally want to talk on the dirt floor like this?

Keter waited for them to come because he did not hesitate to come.

‘The kids coming now are too cute to be called enemies. dispute? It’s not even a siege. A joke would be appropriate.’

In the liqueur, Keter showed no mercy to the enemy, but… … .

‘You should feel fortunate to be a member of the family.’

Broadly speaking, they will become my troops in the future, so I was willing to treat them generously. Of course, if you cross the line, you will also show that you are relentless.

Keter slung an amaranth over her shoulder and waited for the soldiers to arrive. Soon soldiers came up from the bottom of the hill.

‘huh?’

Keter’s eyebrows went up when he saw the soldiers.

It was because of the woman in the lead. Judging from his lean, strong body and momentum, the article is clear.

‘Is there a female knight in Sephira’s family?’

On her third birthday, Keter has such an excellent memory that she remembers what she ate and what it tasted like.

However, I learned for the first time today that there was a female knight in the Sephira family.

‘It’s ridiculous that we never met in a previous life. Oh, could it be that?’

Keter could guess why there was no female knight in her memory.

Soon, the group led by the female knight saw Kether and stopped in front of Kether. The woman shouted in a loud voice.

“All, line up!”

At the words of the female knight, the soldiers stood at attention in two columns in an orderly manner. The female knight stepped forward to Keter and said.

“excuse me. Are you Master Keter?”

Contrary to appearances, Catherine asked with a refreshing voice. It was a tone that felt more friendly than hostile, but Keter responded indifferently.

“Affiliation and name.”

“yes?”

“If you want to ask about someone else’s identity, you should introduce yourself first.”

Catherine, who led the soldiers to find Keter, was silent for a while and looked at Keter. Because it was completely different from the image I had imagined in my head.

He had more lean muscles than any other knight of Sephira, and even though he was standing comfortably, he didn’t feel any gaps at all.

Not only that, but the relaxed attitude and momentum exuding from her body were unknown to Catherine.

Catherine formally and politely declared her affiliation.

“This is Catherine, the vice-captain of the 17th Division Star Knights.”

“Catherine.”

Keter chewed on the name of the female knight. It’s the first name I’ve ever heard of. But, as I said before, there was a guess.

It was a time shortly after joining the Sephira family in his previous life. There was an incident in which a knight died during an operation, and at that time, I remembered the elder who was especially sad than the others.

Keter asked a question as if tossing it.

“What’s your relationship with Elder Panir?”

Catherine blinked. Why are you suddenly asking about the relationship with Elder Panir? It might be a mistake to ask a surprise question, but Catherine answered as if nothing was wrong.

“Elder Panir is the one who gave me the opportunity to become a knight.”

“Then you are loyal to Elder Panir and not to the Sephirah family?”

“I don’t know what the difference is between the two you are talking about. It’s the same thing for me.”

At Catherine’s bold words, Keter stroked her chin.

‘He’s not a good fit for the Sephira family.’

If you pretend, you pretend. Catherine was the complete opposite of the stuffy and taciturn Sephira.

“That’s right. Why did you come to see me?”

Sober people start with lies. However, Catherine did not change her expression.

“I came to recommend Master Keter.”

“This guy’s popularity never fades. The date request never ends.”

In spite of Keter’s nonsense, Catherine shook her head and said,

“Please stay calm. That is my recommendation.”

“You want to go on a modest date?”

“If you promise to keep quiet, there’s nothing you can’t do.”

“Did Paneer tell you to do that?”

“Please answer me. If you promise me to stay calm, I’ll go back like this.”

Watching Catherine steadfastly say what she had to say, Keter moved on to the main topic.

“What if I say no?”

In fact, Keter already knew. It’s not the first time I’ve seen someone like Catherine. These types like to be fair and square.

“I will ask for a match in Dalian.”

Sure enough, Katherine said what she predicted. Keter was intrigued by her.

‘It’s easy to deal with idiots like that. It’s the same type as tarragon.’

Similar to tarragon, but a different kind of stupidity. Tarragon is a true fool who speaks without going through the brain, and Catherine is a fool who pretends to be a fool, who speaks lightly but never lightly.

‘I think I know why he died.’

She must have had a good influence on the Sephira family. Too good influence.

so he was killed before anyone else.

“Since it’s Dalian, do you really think I’ll look at you as a woman? Rather, I intend to disgrace you by stripping you naked.”

“I don’t care how you treat me. But I’m not going to fight you. I’m a Sephira knight. You can’t hurt Keter, a member of Sephira.”

“It’s a lukewarm set of values.”

“Will you accept sparring? If not, please stay calm for the sake of the Sephira family.”

“You know what a hummingbird is? He’s a guy who will die if he stays still, and I’m that guy. To be still is the same as to die.”

Katherine didn’t know hummingbirds, but she understood Keter’s words.

“Then I will apply for sparring with the young master. If I win, even if it’s hard enough to die, you’ll have to stay calm.”

“You are lucky. I’m on the side of accepting all the fights that come. But it’s not free. I need the prize when I win to move.”

Swoop.

Keter pointed a finger at Catherine.

“If I win, you are mine.”

“… … !”

The soldiers who followed Keter’s declaration without knowing why were agitated. It was only a reversal of the words, but in fact, there were many nuances of making Catherine a slave.

Then, Keter hit a wedge.

“Can’t you understand when I say this? If I win, you will become a slave. A slave who must absolutely obey my words.”

Keter, who is sure to drive nails so as not to be mistaken.

No matter how much Catherine is a knight, she is fundamentally a woman. To be a slave to such Catherine. It is natural to feel shame and anger.

However, Catherine nodded calmly.

“You can refuse my sparring request, but if you accept it. I would be happy to.”

Yes.

Keter can ignore Catherine’s request for sparring. Then things get complicated for Katherine, and Keter doesn’t lose anything. Of course, Katherine had plans for Keter’s refusal as well.

She turned and told the soldiers who followed her.

“you. did you hear it right? The story between me and Master Keter.”

The soldiers were not fools, so the situation was over.

“yes!”

“From now on, I will fight against Master Keter. I want you guys to be witnesses.”

Catherine turned her gaze to Kether.

“Brother Keter. The words you just shared with me, will you promise me with an oath in front of the soldiers? Of course I will swear.”

make an oath

It is a sublime and supreme consciousness. If you can’t keep it, you will apologize with death, or you will live a life more humiliating than death.

Therefore, taking an oath is something that should never be taken lightly, but Keter put her right hand on her chest and said it so easily.

“I promise you with my heart and Sephirah’s eyes. If I lose in the sparring with you, I will leave the Sephira family altogether.”

“There is no need to leave. Please withdraw.”

“It is my heart. You swear quickly too. The sun will fall.”

Katherine avoided the curve of her chest and placed her right hand on the lower part of her chest in the pit of the stomach.

“I swear to Queen Lillian with my faith as a knight and my loyalty to Sephira. If I lose in a sparring with Master Keter, I will become Master Keter’s slave.”

The two men’s oath was clearly heard by the soldiers.

The soldiers were anxious. They heard rumors of Kether. A powerful person who defeated Anis. Even though Anise’s condition was at its worst.

Anis is still a 1-star knight, and Catherine is a 2-star knight, but I’m not sure. Fighting isn’t just about winning or losing with the total amount of power.

Of course, the soldiers trusted their superior, Catherine. It was because I knew very well that he was strong not only in leadership but also in real combat.

But even so, he did not feel that he could defeat Keter without fail.

The uneasiness of these soldiers was felt even by Catherine and Keter.

“Then, I’ll explain to you, the young boy, about the single-wood leg sparring.”

At Catherine’s words, the soldiers’ complexions brightened rapidly. Catherine suggested sparring, but did not say which sparring. It was decided naturally now.

‘Single wooden bridge’ Dalian.

If it’s this sparring, you can win.

Catherine anise, and Keter!

‘One hundred and one hundred wins.’

Catherine had never been defeated by anyone other than the leader level in this single-legged sparring.