Chapter 23
"Are you sure you"re fine walking around Edward?" Leonard was surprised since he knew Ed had a weak body . He had no idea how strong Ed had become .
"Yes, I was lucky enough to get healed," Ed told him the "truth" .
"Then that calls for celebration hahaha!" Leonard seemed like a cheery fellow .
Both Ed and Leonard entered Arthur"s office .
"You"re back, Leonard" Arthur got up and welcomed Leonard . It was the first time Ed saw him leave his desk . It seemed like Arthur held his friend in high regards .
"How was your trip?" Arthur immediately asked for details . He didn"t mind Ed hearing them even if it wasn"t good news .
"It was successful . The country agreed for a trade route to be opened between us . They also told me some important information . "Leonard looked at Ed and continued speaking .
"There will be a new academy opening up to n.o.bles from all countries . Every country will be sending their best to study there . "
"So the best in the school will be able to raise the country"s name even further . . . " Arthur looked troubled . Their country was still weak and small so they had to improve their reputation anyway possible .
"Sebas! Call Eric here" Sebas was the name of the butler that was always near Arthur"s door .
A few minutes later Eric came in .
Leonard repeated what he said again in front of Eric . The latter also understood the importance and of such a school .
Ed was standing there waiting for his chance to leave the office . He had a bad feeling in his heart . Suddenly Arthur and Eric looked at Ed and he got shivers .
"I recommend we send Ed," Eric said without any hesitation . Although he had a higher cultivation then Ed he didn"t have the confidence to beat him . He also felt he would do better in school compared to him .
"Why do you say that?" Arthur thought the same but still wanted Eric to tell him .
"He is a better choice" Eric spoke while looking at Ed . "I also want to get even stronger here at the sect!" He continued .
"He is a better choice" Eric spoke while looking at Ed . "I also want to get even stronger here at the sect!" He continued .
"I"m sorry your majesty but I don"t believe the young master to be fit for such a place" Leonard who was quiet suddenly interjected . "All the countries will be sending their best . Everyone is guaranteed to be very strong, I do not think master Ed can keep up" Leonard didn"t know about Ed"s achievements so he had his reasons to be doubtful .
"Nice job Leonard!" Ed who was at the side and couldn"t reject his father and brother"s words secretly gave his thumbs up to Leonard .
"If you have any doubts about his strength, then you can fight him yourself!" Arthur suggested something irrational . "Ed! don"t hold back on him!"
The group moved to the training area . Ed had planned to lose easily so he could get away from such a troublesome matter . "What school?! What academy?! I just want to be free in this world!"
"Raikou you can sit back as well" Ed spoke and Leonard looked at him like he was a crazy person talking to himself . Suddenly Raikou got out of Ed"s shadow and his aura sent shivers down Leonard"s spine . "He got even stronger" Even Arthur was surprised by such an aura .
Leonard suddenly felt like he shouldn"t take it easy on Ed . "I might be the one needing a doctor if I don"t take this seriously" .
They were using wooden swords . No one wanted to mortally injure the other .
Seeing that Ed was using two swords, Leonard was surprised . It was a rare skill after all .
Seeing that Ed was using two swords, Leonard was surprised . It was a rare skill after all .
"Begin!" Arthur"s voice echoed and the two moved . Ed was faster and conjured some wind b.a.l.l.s . He threw them at the ground and got the dust to rise . Leonard put up his guard and took a defensive stance with his sword .
Because the dust was blocking his view, He didn"t see Ed activating his Sharingan . He could still sense his presence so he knew where he was .
Suddenly some fire arrows were about to hit Leonard but he knocked them easily . Ed kept this up for a little until he noticed the dust was about to clear up .
He then rushed ahead . His movement skill had improved so his speed was even more impressive . Leonard noticed Ed coming so he looked at him . More accurately he looked into his eyes .
He soon came to regret his decision since Ed used a Genjutsu on him . Leonard felt dazed and dropped his guard .
"Taka Nami!" Ed jumped and used a skill from his Two-sword style . This produced a gust of wind that was further enhanced by his Wind magic and knocked the dazed Leonard back .
Ed then used his Wind-Fire combo on his swords and shouted "Nanajuni Pound Ho!" Although Ed still couldn"t use air-projectiles because his strength was lacking, he could mimic the skills by applying magic .
The circular fire slash was about to hit Leonard when it seemed like he got back his senses . "Haaah!" Leonard used a Qi shout similar to Arthur"s and knocked back the slash .
"You deserve my respect young master Ed . You"ve improved beyond my wildest imagination!" Leonard praised Ed and seemed to be getting serious . Ed noticed this and got tense .
The circular fire slash was about to hit Leonard when it seemed like he got back his senses . "Haaah!" Leonard used a Qi shout similar to Arthur"s and knocked back the slash .
"You deserve my respect young master Ed . You"ve improved beyond my wildest imagination!" Leonard praised Ed and seemed to be getting serious . Ed noticed this and got tense .
The fight lasted a bit longer but Ed soon got exhausted since he had to use all his skills and abilities just to keep up with Leonard . Just then, Arthur announced the end of the test .
"Well, what do you think Leonard?" Arthur had a smirk on his face .
Leonard knew he was pranked by his best friend and couldn"t help but feel irritated . However, he had to admit Ed"s strength . "I have no issues with him going!"
"Woof!" Raikou went to Ed"s side and licked his face as if telling him "Good job!" Ed couldn"t help but chuckle .
Eric on the side seemed even more determined to get stronger . He wanted to advance . He wanted to get stronger than his brother!
"By the way, father . I hunted another strong monster and wish to sell it" Ed withdrew the carca.s.s of the beast from his Inventory and didn"t notice the three"s faces . They were shocked since an item box was a rare skill and only Becky whom they knew had it . However, they just chalked it up as Ed"s weirdness .
The beast was a crocodile-like lizard and seemed strong . Arthur appraised it and promised Ed he would sell it soon .Are you sure youre fine walking around Edward? Leonard was surprised since he knew Ed had a weak body . He had no idea how strong Ed had become . Yes, I was lucky enough to get healed, Ed told him the truth . Then that calls for celebration hahaha! Leonard seemed like a cheery fellow . Both Ed and Leonard entered Arthurs office . Youre back, Leonard Arthur got up and welcomed Leonard . It was the first time Ed saw him leave his desk . It seemed like Arthur held his friend in high regards . How was your trip? Arthur immediately asked for details . He didnt mind Ed hearing them even if it wasnt good news . It was successful . The country agreed for a trade route to be opened between us . They also told me some important information . Leonard looked at Ed and continued speaking . There will be a new academy opening up to n.o.bles from all countries . Every country will be sending their best to study there . So the best in the school will be able to raise the countrys name even further . Arthur looked troubled . Their country was still weak and small so they had to improve their reputation anyway possible . Sebas! Call Eric here Sebas was the name of the butler that was always near Arthurs door . A few minutes later Eric came in . Leonard repeated what he said again in front of Eric . The latter also understood the importance and of such a school . Ed was standing there waiting for his chance to leave the office . He had a bad feeling in his heart . Suddenly Arthur and Eric looked at Ed and he got shivers . I recommend we send Ed, Eric said without any hesitation . Although he had a higher cultivation then Ed he didnt have the confidence to beat him . He also felt he would do better in school compared to him . Why do you say that? Arthur thought the same but still wanted Eric to tell him . He is a better choice Eric spoke while looking at Ed . I also want to get even stronger here at the sect! He continued . Im sorry your majesty but I dont believe the young master to be fit for such a place Leonard who was quiet suddenly interjected . All the countries will be sending their best . Everyone is guaranteed to be very strong, I do not think master Ed can keep up Leonard didnt know about Eds achievements so he had his reasons to be doubtful . Nice job Leonard! Ed who was at the side and couldnt reject his father and brothers words secretly gave his thumbs up to Leonard . If you have any doubts about his strength, then you can fight him yourself! Arthur suggested something irrational . Ed! dont hold back on him! The group moved to the training area . Ed had planned to lose easily so he could get away from such a troublesome matter . What school?! What academy?! I just want to be free in this world! Raikou you can sit back as well Ed spoke and Leonard looked at him like he was a crazy person talking to himself . Suddenly Raikou got out of Eds shadow and his aura sent shivers down Leonards spine . He got even stronger Even Arthur was surprised by such an aura . Leonard suddenly felt like he shouldnt take it easy on Ed . I might be the one needing a doctor if I dont take this seriously . They were using wooden swords . No one wanted to mortally injure the other . Seeing that Ed was using two swords, Leonard was surprised . It was a rare skill after all . Begin! Arthurs voice echoed and the two moved . Ed was faster and conjured some wind b.a.l.l.s . He threw them at the ground and got the dust to rise . Leonard put up his guard and took a defensive stance with his sword . Because the dust was blocking his view, He didnt see Ed activating his Sharingan . He could still sense his presence so he knew where he was . Suddenly some fire arrows were about to hit Leonard but he knocked them easily . Ed kept this up for a little until he noticed the dust was about to clear up . He then rushed ahead . His movement skill had improved so his speed was even more impressive . Leonard noticed Ed coming so he looked at him . More accurately he looked into his eyes . He soon came to regret his decision since Ed used a Genjutsu on him . Leonard felt dazed and dropped his guard . Taka Nami! Ed jumped and used a skill from his Two-sword style . This produced a gust of wind that was further enhanced by his Wind magic and knocked the dazed Leonard back . Ed then used his Wind-Fire combo on his swords and shouted Nanajuni Pound Ho! Although Ed still couldnt use air-projectiles because his strength was lacking, he could mimic the skills by applying magic . The circular fire slash was about to hit Leonard when it seemed like he got back his senses . Haaah! Leonard used a Qi shout similar to Arthurs and knocked back the slash . You deserve my respect young master Ed . Youve improved beyond my wildest imagination! Leonard praised Ed and seemed to be getting serious . Ed noticed this and got tense . The fight lasted a bit longer but Ed soon got exhausted since he had to use all his skills and abilities just to keep up with Leonard . Just then, Arthur announced the end of the test . Well, what do you think Leonard? Arthur had a smirk on his face . Leonard knew he was pranked by his best friend and couldnt help but feel irritated . However, he had to admit Eds strength . I have no issues with him going! Woof! Raikou went to Eds side and licked his face as if telling him Good job! Ed couldnt help but chuckle . Eric on the side seemed even more determined to get stronger . He wanted to advance . He wanted to get stronger than his brother! By the way, father . I hunted another strong monster and wish to sell it Ed withdrew the carca.s.s of the beast from his Inventory and didnt notice the threes faces . They were shocked since an item box was a rare skill and only Becky whom they knew had it . However, they just chalked it up as Eds weirdness . The beast was a crocodile-like lizard and seemed strong . Arthur appraised it and promised Ed he would sell it soon .