22. Gaining General Knowledge

The last couple of weeks could be considered the most uneventful moment of Samuel's life, its been around a month since the goblin Subjugation mission.

He has been wandering around from town to town, with no goal whatsoever, he even took a couple of low ranked Missions even when there was no need for that.

'Should I just enter the Yellow Forest and start looking for bandits' Samuel shook his head as lot's of absurd ideas were flowing through his mind.

Soon Samuel's gaze fell towards the book he brought on his journey. It was titled 'About Azaroth' in bold words, it consisted basic knowledge about the entire Continent, which Samuel thought he several lacked.

He sat under a huge isolated tree situated on the far corner of the town, and started browsing through the book.

At first it consisted of Basic Knowledge even Samuel was aware, but more he browsed through the more he started having a greater understanding about the Continent he was living in.

There are 37 Kingdoms and 4 Empire in the entire Azaroth Continent, there was even a detailed explanation about their history and and foundation, especially about the 4 Empires.

Hebrion Empire, which is famous for It's diversity , as compared to other nation's which is usually famous for either Magicians, Magic Swordsman or orthodox Swordsman, while it focuses on the development of each and every department equally.

Maltor Empire, also known as nation's of Magicians. As its name suggests it is hugely focused on the study of magic, it is an extremely powerful and rich nation as it monopolies the trade of magic artifacts all over the continent.

Chronos Empire , the place which invented the term Magicswordsman. In the beginning it was nothing but a normal mid sized kingdom , but it was rumored the Royal Family of the Chronos Empire managed to receive the blessing of a Dragon, through which they learned to create mana heart and invented Magic swordsmanship.

and lastly, also considered the most powerful and respectful force in the entire Azaroth Continent.

Leonhart Empire, the empire of Swords and the land of the greatest hero Azaroth Continent ever produced , Ivan Leonhart. Following his footsteps, it is a nation that's always on the Vanguard when it comes to fending against the Demons. It also consists of 3 Divine Rank Swordsman, the most by any nation or organisation.

To be honest Samuel couldn't help but calm his excited heart while reading about the Leonhart Empire. As a Swordsman you will hardly find someone who doesn't admire Ivan Leonhart, and Samuel was just like everyone else.

"I will visit it, somewhere in the future" Samuel thought.

There were also several powerful kingdoms mentioned in the book which cannot be looked down upon even by this massive empire's, Like the Priscilla kingdom in the East , principality of Cesar in the west, Sparta Kingdom in the North and Gerbera Kingdom in the South.

After the basic geographical structures of the Continent. book began mentioning about something even Samuel was curious about 'Azaroth Sword Tournament '.

'Ah! So the age limit of this Competition was 16 to 21 years of age ' Samuel gave a thought 'No wonder master was so desperate, I can only take part it in, only once in my life time. '

It is scheduled once every five year and the location is decided randomly. For example the current Competition which is scheduled 3 months from now will take place in Sparta Kingdom.

"The Location of the competition in which I will take part in will also be decided their " Samuel said.

"Ohh!, Are you planning on taking part in that , It won't be easy I'll you that."

A chill ran through Samuel's entire body as a sudden voice came from his back.

To be honest Samuel could tell that the owner of this voice wasn't hostile, but the fact that he couldn't even sense his presence while he was right behind him , gave him quite a fright. But he tried his best not to show it in his face.

In front of him was a guy with blonde hair and Brown eyes which are very common features in Azaroth, he looked to be in his late teens or early twenties but Samuel could tell this Ordinary looking person in front of him was not normal by any means.

"Who are you ?" Samuel asked while keeping his nonchalant expression.

" Ahh!, Where are my manners, I am Bane Curtis. I just came here to take a rest after finishing my sword practice, that's when I saw you reading the book while being totally engrossed in it."

Hearing his reply Samuel let his guard down and replied

"I see , So Sir bane is also a fellow Swordsman"

"Well not Exactly, I am a Magic Swordsman"

"Just call me Bane, geez I am just 21 years old" Bane quickly added.

Samuel starred at the young man in front of him for a while before replying.

"Ahh I see !, Sorry about starring at you for so long, Actually it's my first time witnessing a Magic swordsman."

"It's Okay, it's a bit rare compared Magicians and Swordsman, unless you're in Chronos Empire or the western part of the Continent" Bane quickly added.

"You seem to be quiet Knowledgeable, are you from the west ?" Samuel inquired.

"No, I am from this kingdom, I came from a merchant family so we tend to have quite a bit of knowledge about these sorts of thing."

" Well any I'll take my leave "

Bane got up and prepared to leave. while watching the retreating figure Samuel quickly exclaimed.

"Wait, Actually I..I "

Looking at Samuel's Flustered look Bane coldly replied.

"I am sorry but I am not into guys."

Silence prevailed for a minute and no one said a word, before Samuel loudly growled

"I was requesting for a Duel"