31 Monster

After causing a big incident through the collateral damage made by the Railgun Bullet Gun Art, I was arrested by the household's guards. Not really much of a reward considering my hard efforts.

At least they healed my injuries and took the black throwing needles out of my arm. I'm not sure why I'm being treated this way...

Well... Now that I think about it, the fact that I was able to figure out how to deactivate my Skill Root while I was coming up with hundreds of battle tactics was a greater reward than anything inanimate the Swordwick Household could reward.

After figuring out that I didn't need to store my Skill Root inside my physique like my Moon Attribute one, I found that I could assimilate my Halo of the Sun God into the Sun Ether around my body. I guess that's why it even had the two very important words like'Sun God' in the end of its name, right?

"So you're Simon Rainglow? Fredrick's kid?" In a dark room where I was retrained, an armoured middle aged man asked hostilely. A frown curved on his face after he saw my calm eyes.

"Yes." I answered obediently since I wasn't one to actively offend others without any reason.

"How unlucky you are... To think you'd run into an assassin within the Servant Quarters, a Sleeper type which are renowned for being the hardest to detect on top of that as well." The middle aged guard sat down on the chair in front of the table before me and said 'sympathetically' with suspicion in his eyes.

Seriously, how insincere...

A Sleeper was basically a Sleeper Agent you'd see in spy movies on Earth. Not only were they unaware of their true identity, they were also capable killing machines once hypnotically activated.

Thinking back, that little girl must have been a precious chess piece due to her age. It looks like I'm going to be in a lot of danger in future after angering such a dark underworld organisation.

From what I could tell, she had an unusually high Magical Talent and was properly trained for battle...

"So, is there a reason I'm now tied to a chair and being interrogated after doing such meritorious service for our household?" I asked in a bored manner. I wasn't expecting this to happen...

"Your here because I suspect you of being a spy. Are you a Sleeper as well?" The man outright declared his suspicions without hiding his intentions. Is he just trying to scare me considering his position?

Those of the Servant Quarters have never been on good terms with those of the Guard Quarters. We were practically cats and dogs in nature.

"Didn't I save my sister? What evidence do you have to support your claim?" I decided to ask my interrogator in amusement. Let's see how he is able to come to such a conclusion on his own~

"Your too eerily calm for a young child that killed someone for the first time." The interrogator explained with a sharp glare in his eyes. His words were quite reasonable if I do say so myself...

Oh yeah, there was that as well... I should have tried to act shocked or something after killing that bitch who tried to kill my adorable little sister...! It would have been more realistic than being totally calm.

Now that I think about it... It looks like I went overboard by using that prototype Gun Art I created in a moment of adrenaline to kill that sneaky assassin. After all, her head exploded like a watermelon after my gun's bullet pierced through it. The bullet also ended up going through the magic resistant walls before almost hitting our Noble Household's neighbours not far from us...

Though it's not like I went all out to kill her anyway... The most I used was the special quality of my Sun Attribute Skill Root and its Variant Skill. I didn't even have a chance to use the Main Skill of my Skill Root nor was she strong enough to force me to use my second Skill Root and IT'S Skills.

That's not even mentioning how the Elemental Marbles I was planning on using to ambush her in a crucial moment weren't even able to show their power. The only thing that assassin had going for her was her high Magical Talent and extreme training that allowed her to conjure multiple doppelgängers without needing to show her true self as we fought...

Her mysterious Arts had caught me off guard but that was all there was to it. I hadn't needed to use anything more than a small part of my true power to deal with this incident. Though I do feel like I should improve my control of my power and way of handling tense situations considering the mistakes I made while trying to kill her.

Hmmm... Back to the topic at hand...

I too would find a child that could calmly kill another individual so indifferently suspicious if I was to think of it in this loyal guard's perspective. Even if I didn't think of the rivalry between our two Quarters, seeing me unleash such a strong attack out of nowhere contrasted to image they had of me.

I looked thoughtful for a moment as I tried find a response to his reasonable and accurate claim. I definitely have to word it right since I don't want to give off the appearance of not caring at all.

"And that's not all, the investigation done by those of the Guard Quarters have found that there was traces of magic being used to conceal some evidence of this incident, especially what Enchanted Weapon was used to break through the magic resistant and reinforced walls of the Swordwick Household's corridor." He said while sizing me up. The only thing I allowed them to see was my Halo of the Sun God and the fact that I could control Light Mana to a certain extent while my Skill Root was active.

The Skill Root I created may be formed out of Sun Ether but didn't mean it couldn't let me use Light Mana once I leaned to fuse it into my body. My Skill Root special qualities were strange even among other Skill Roots, yet it wasn't that suspicious...

"I used a the Main Skill formed by my Skill Root but it went out of control since it was my first time using it. I didn't purposely take a life, it was accidental." I responded with a lie in order to shift the subject away from how cold-hearted my personality is.

I felt no joy nor any other special emotion from killing that assassin. All I felt was the same kind of indifference I had towards anyone not blood-related to me or acquainted with me in any way.

I had no intention of revealing any of the hot weapons I made since it feels like I wouldn't be able to protect their complex blueprints if the Swordwick Duke of our Household wanted to monopolise them.

Someone as strong as him who had both a strong Magical Talent and skills granted by his Skill Root isn't someone I can take on with my meagre strength. I know the limits of the strength I've gained from my two unmastered Skill Roots.

I don't even know the full extent of my actual Main Skills as of this moment. I may be able to temporarily fight him head-on if I was to rely on my intuition but there is a limit to how many things I could deduce through theoretical knowledge... I will first test out my Main Skills before fighting him. As for my parents... I will deal with them later... The Swordwick Household failed my expectations.

I didn't know a mere Sleeper Assassin would be able to get inside the household's strong defences...

Once I'm finished dealing with these assholes and testing the full extent of my Main Skills. I'm going to take Merilin out of this unsafe household, she needs to be in a place she'll be safe in order to grow.

There's no need for her to concern herself over political schemes. I will protect her if anything was to go out of hand... Especially concerning those scheming 'Nobles' that'll come along.

"Do not lie to me! Only a genius like the Young Miss could form a Skill Root at such a young age. You-" Just as he was going to rant about how absurd such a claim was despite seeing me in action already. I interrupted his rant by showing my Skill Variant.

[Skill Root- Halo of the Sun God]

[Skill Variant- Spacial Radiance]

[Variant Extension- Sunshine Sword]

A glowing white halo of Sun Ether appeared behind my back and changed into the form of a sphere of Light Mana before shooting out a radiant sword made of solid energy that hovered above my right hand. Then it cutting all of my restraints.

"You... you... how?" The interrogator was flabbergastingly trying to comprehend what just happened before him but to no avail. His mouth twitching as he saw the sword float dangerously above his forehead. It's probably his first time seeing a Skill Root other than the Swordwick Duke's.

"A question: Will I or will I not make you pay if all of you continue wasting my time?" I asked coldly. I was no longer as 'restrained' with my actions as I had been in the past due to the confidence I gained from becoming a unique 'Sun' Specialist.

As someone who has formed a Skill Root, my innate Magical Talent no longer bound me: Meaning that I no longer had to fear the world outside this household as much as before. I can leave any time I wanted to now that I'm no longer weak.

"Leave as you wish." The middle-aged man recovered somewhat but his eyes were still wavering as he lowered his head. Hmm, is it that abnormal that an F Rank Magical Talent like me was able to create my very own Skill Root? I knew it... the Duke was just trying to mess with me. I'll have to make note of this so that I can get back at him later...

"If you guys move, I'll have have to slaughter you the same way I did with the assassin. Understood?" I eyes the other guards that had me surrounded from all sides and bluffed shamelessly. I was just trying to intimidate them so they don't all attack at once.

Even though I was stronger than I was a day ago, I'm not someone who can defy logic. My mastery over my Skill Root would be inefficient to take them all down. I would definitely be able to beat them if I showed my true skills, but there wouldn't have been a point in hiding my true capabilities if I did that...

The Spacial Radiance Skill Variant may be able to control Sun Ether to a greater extent, but its output was directly connected to my mastery over it. The same could be said for the Elemental Marbles underground since I didn't believe Swordsmen like them wouldn't be able to resist damage.

However, this bluff of mine wasn't made without prior thought since the guards around me stiffened upon hearing my icy words... Not surprising considering the fact that I was shown to be able to damage walls made from Magic Resistant bricks.

Others might think that the abnormal Swordwick Household only has strong servants and guards, but only those that lived here would know that there are a lot more forms of defences here that are inanimate.

I allowed the Spacial Radiance to hover above one of my hands as I glared at the guards surrounding me with a bloodthirsty killing intent... I would seriously beat up the guys if they got in my way. There is no mercy in my heart for anyone who blocks my path.

They didn't know my Revolver broke the Magic Resistant bricks due to the physical impact of the bullet so it was natural they had a misunderstanding towards how strong my Skill Root was. My 'Railgun' did more physical damage than magic damage.

The Sunshine Sword returned to me as the interrogator stood from his chair.

"Don't get in his way." The scarred interrogator ordered. The guards that were surrounding me immediately put away their weapons and obediently gave back my belongings: The little Warlock Armoury in my pocket and the new Enchanted Glove which I'd decided to call Mjölnir Hand.

I didn't bother giving them a second glance as I made my way to Merilin's room once more. I made sure to avoid people while walking there and snuck my way around to her room's door.

"Aren't you supposed to be in the Interrogation Room?" I heard a familiar voice behind me just as I was about to open the room's door.

"I was let out early after clearing their misunderstanding." I lied through my teeth towards the beautiful woman behind me. I made sure to keep up a poker face as I looked at Anna's eyes.

"Looks like your mental fortitude is as strong as your father praised. It seems Martha was worrying too much. I really don't understand the commotion regarding your identity. We've seen you grow up ourselves." She shook her head before smiling contently.

"I have something I want to talk to Merilin about. Can you give me some time with her?" I asked politely, which seemed a little unnatural considering my usual fear of being pinched whenever I saw her.

Anna seemingly sensed that something had happened and gave me some personal space...

"Make sure to meet us after your done alright?" Her voice lingered after vanishing. A sigh left my lips as I nodded towards the empty corridor. The same one that the assassin had died in not too long ago.

"Merilin, I have something to-" Just as I walked in, my words were cut short by a bolt of Blue Lightning which had enough power to make my break out in sweat as I dodged its linear trajectory, Merilin's eyes were crimson red as she pointed her wand at me.

"Go away! Monster!"