Bab 2 | The beginning of revenge 2
The next day,
Knock, knock, knock!
"Young master, the head of the Valontier family, Fiero Valontier, has arrived at the residence."
"Ah, good...
I will join him shortly."
"Very well, young master."
"Dad has arrived, huh...
If he's here, it'll be hard for me to go to the Black Sea."
Location shifts to the Valontier family living room.
"Dad, you've arrived," Violet says.
"Haha, if you're coming home...
There's no way your old man won't be here."
"Darling, you're here," she continues.
"Yes, it was an enjoyable journey.
There has been quite a bit of chaos in the Black Sea lately."
"Alright, the most important thing is that you stay safe," Violet says.
"Dad," Rai chimes in.
"Oh, Rai...
You're growing taller, aren't you?"
"What is dad talking about?
I'm not even as tall as my sister yet."
"Haha, there'll come a time when you're taller than her.
By the way, how's your training going, Rai?"
"It's going well. At least now I'm starting to grasp our family's sword techniques."
"Yes, actually, I've fully understood them, but I can't say so because it would attract too much attention," Hiro says in his mind.
"Good, if it's going smoothly, then when you go to the academy,
I won't have to worry anymore."
"Um... Dad, could you come to the training grounds tomorrow? There's something I want to discuss privately."
"Oh, what's this...
You're starting to keep secrets, Rai?" Violet remarks.
"It's not like that, sis."
"Alright, Dad will be there later.
Besides, this is a discussion among men, right? Hahaha."
"Ughh."
Time shifts to the evening.
"Darling, have you told Dad that Rai is going to the capital?"
"Yes, and he seems happy that his grandchild will finally visit his home after so long."
"Well, I'm a bit worried about Rai when he's at Dad's place...
You know how rivalries among noble families can be."
"Don't worry, I know our son...
He's not weak; trust me."
"Alright, want to play a bit tonight? We haven't spent time together in a while because you've been so busy with work."
"Hah, you're right...
Alright."
"Let me take off my clothes for a moment," she says.
"No need, I'll do it for you tonight."
"Ara, you're quite eager, aren't you?"
The day changes again.
At the training grounds, Rai is practicing Valontier sword techniques. There are 10 techniques in total, known as "Thorny Roses." The technique passed down to the next leader is called "Bloody Lotus." For now, Rai can only learn Thorny Roses. Since the eldest child is a girl, Rai will learn Bloody Lotus once deemed capable.
"Thorny Roses, first move..." Rai swings his sword with a blood aura.
"Thorny Roses, second move..." Rai emits a red aura and spins his sword in the sky, creating a whirlpool of blood around him.
"I've got this one too... Should I just try the tenth move?" Hiro thinks to himself.
"Thorny Roses, tenth move..." Rai's aura creates a whirlwind around him, and when he swings his sword, it causes a massive explosion, forming a red rose.
"Huff, this is easier than I imagined...
But the effect of this technique is truly extraordinary.
No wonder Valontier is a feared family."
Then, the head servant arrives, offering his hand. Rai sucks his blood to replenish his energy. Vampires in this world are not like those in fairy tales or other stories; they won't die from sunlight. As for the blood they consume, it can come from monsters, animals, other vampires, or any other living creature, as long as it's not poisonous.
"Young master, the head of the family has arrived and is waiting for you at the training rest area."
"Yes, I'll go there right away."
The scene shifts to the training rest area.
"Dad, you've come."
"Yes, sorry I'm a bit late; your elder sister kept bothering me as soon as I arrived home."
"Haha, it's okay."
"So, what do you want to talk about?"
"I just want to show you, Dad, that I'm ready to learn the Bloody Lotus technique."
"Hmm, as I suspected...
But are you really prepared? It's not as easy as you might think."
"Yes, Dad, I'm ready to bear the risks and consequences."
"If that's your choice, then so be it."
The location changes to the training arena.
"Now, attack me with all your strength.
I'll only use one hand. If you can land even a slight hit, you pass...
Remember, there are no rules here."
"Alright."
"Begin."
Rai releases an aura from his sword and rushes towards Fiero.
"Haha, not bad at all."
Fiero defends against Rai's attacks with his sword alone, without using any aura.
"Thorny Roses, fifth move..."
"Good decision, son."
The auras from their swords clash, but Fiero, being a Demi-god, is not easily injured. Although Rai is using only the fifth move, the essence of the technique is speed.
"Show me more of your abilities, son."
"Thorny Roses, destroyer move...
Ten-stem Rose Destroyer."
"What?!" Fiero is surprised as Rai introduces a new move within the Valontier technique.
Rai gathers the aura from his sword, creating a massive vibration around him. Red blood mist fills the sky as Rai launches a series of ten rapid attacks.
"Oh, a barrier," Fiero murmurs.
After unleashing ten attacks, the aura from Rai's sword converges toward Fiero, forming a whirlpool of blood. In seconds, a massive explosion occurs, destroying the training grounds.
"Hahaha, my son is truly remarkable...
But you still have a long way to go.
Nevertheless, you surprised me with your new technique."
"Thank you, Dad."
"Alright, tomorrow I'll teach you the Bloody Lotus...
Come to the training grounds tomorrow morning."
"Yes, Dad. Thank you."
Rai leaves the training area.
"It's truly a terrifying technique...
If I weren't his opponent, he might have killed a mid-level knight."
"That's right, my lord. Young Master Rai is truly gifted...
He's a genius that only appears once in decades."
"Well, he might reach the True God Realm and surpass the limits I face now."
Fiero Valontier is in the Demi-God Realm, and this realm is like an impenetrable wall. In this world, there are seven realms or levels of power: First Stage of Divinity, Second Stage of Divinity, Third Stage of Divinity, Fourth Stage of Divinity, Fifth Stage of Divinity, Demi-god, and True god.