Novel Palace
Chapter 164: After Effects
Chapter 164: After Effects
Chapter 164: After Effects
I jumped up forcing my sword down and as the blade hit his I twisted my body turning and hitting the
bottom of his blade. Thought a slight shake could be witnessed within his grip, he still held it high ready
to continue.
Hugh: “I didn’t expect to have such an interesting fight, I can’t remember the last time I had to use
some technique..”
“Well a mercenary may be a dying breed, but I still have to train and fight to survive.”
Hugh: “Makes sense, no war means no business, let me guess you’re more of a bodyguard than a
mercenary.?”
We both shared some strikes and backed away. A short laugh in the back of my mind caused me to
speak.
Hugh: “If you’re going to fight to survive anyway, why not work for me.?”
“Ha, like hell. I’m still fighting for your position so maybe you should worry about defeating me instead
of saying stupid stuff.”
He lunged forward and I turned my body to the side.
His head turned to me with his sword ready.
Hugh: “Alright.”
Even though he was strong, every fortress has a flaw and once it was open my sword knocked his out
of his hand. My foot kicked his side and he was about to block the attack with his arm but he didn’t
make it in time. My blade pointed toward him. His blade which was in the air landed a ways away.
He was looking at the ground.
Hugh: “Now that your defeated, why not tell me your name.?”
“What’s the point if you're just going to kill me..?”
His eyes moved toward mine.
I relaxed my body and rested the sword on my shoulder.
Hugh: “Well I could kill you, save me the time, but you still haven't answered my questions..”
He had a short sigh.
“Fine, my name is Red Nova.”
Hugh: “Red, like your hair..?”
Red: “Yes, like my hair.”
He got a little snippy and turned his head down.
Red: “So get on with whatever proposal you were talking about.“
Hugh: “You showed promise come work under me..”
He looked at me.
Red: “Hah, if you want me to be a soldier just kill me off now.”
I leisurely pointed my sword toward him.
Hugh: “That can be arranged but I don’t see the fun in that... it’s not like you’ll be a soldier who stands
around guarding the city. You’ll be under my direct orders, aiding me when needed.”
Red: “If you need a maid there are plenty of other applicants.”
Hugh: “I’m not joke...”
The crowd was getting rowdy. I could hear some people say, “Kill him already or fight again.”
Hugh: “The crowds getting restless.”
I walked over to hit blade. It sat there dirty and blood covered waiting for me to pick it up. In the same
motion I tossed it back to him.
Hugh: “Here, we can fight some more but once I use my mana you won’t stand a chance, seeing as
you don’t have any.“
He grasped his sword.
Red: “How..?”
Hugh: “Just by the way you fight. My instincts aren’t usually wrong about these things.”
The crowd screamed some more and I spoke.
Hugh: “I can tell you hesitant, but right now you only get three options, we either fight to the death, you
leave and go back to whatever hole you came from, or you work under me. If you leave my offer will be
withdrawn, but if you are interested then kneel in submission.”
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I raised my sword high into the air, the crowd screamed my name. The man bowing on the ground
before me sighed as if the feeling has taken advantage of.
——-
Two days later.
Leon's hand smacked across Hugh’s face. Hugh slowly turned his face back to a forward position, as if
not feeling any pain at all.
“How can you think of doing something so stupid?..”
Hugh's hands clasped as he spoke outrageously at my parents.
Hugh: “You may not noticed but I’m different, a halfbreed. My sisters are the same but they don’t have
any indications. Weakness is all they see, that’s what you told me when I said I’d go to the capital. I C0pyright © 2024 Nôv)(elDrama.Org.
had to prove that I am not someone to be messed with, I needed them to see for their own eyes why a
halfbreed like me was succeeding the throne.“
Leon put his fingers to the crinkle between his eyebrows. Closing his eyes as he rubbed his forehead.
Leon: “Look I don’t care if you want to prove yourself or fill your ego but you could have died, and what
if you lost then our family, your sisters would be in danger.”
Luna: “Hugh, did you go that far just to prove yourself, or were you trying to be like your father.?”
Hugh: “I had my reasons for doing it, though fathers method of gaining approval seemed easiest.”
Luna walked over and hugged her only son.
Luna: “My sweet Hugh, I know it must be hard, but before doing something reckless just think about the
possible consequences. You may be an adult and the demon king but we’re still your parents and want
what’s best for you.”
Leon: “Just think if you lost then Princess Sylphy would have to marry some other man.”
Hugh: “Good thing I won then..”
Luna pinched Hugh’s side.
Hugh: “Ah, that hurts.”
He hugged his mom tight.
Hugh: “Don’t worry I won’t be stupid with my decision anymore. I’ll contact you if I need help.”
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To be continued
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