Chapter 53: Avonte's former friends~Ask for a monthly pass~)
Master Assassins, some scary guys.
This was Avant's subconscious reaction after seeing Jason's performance.
However, after Avant recalled it carefully, a doubt could not help but arise in his heart: Who is the Master Assassin?
He didn't have much memory of these people.
It's a similar name.
My memory...sigh.
Avant sighed slightly, and at the same time, he lowered his guard.
He had no more complaints. In fact, Avant was already grateful that he could remember some key points.
As for the rest?
He believed that he would slowly remember it.
Even if he can't remember it, he won't have any regrets.
After all, he found his son.
Of course, this does not mean that Avant has given up his hatred.
Avant still hates the 'Temple' with all his heart.
The hatred for killing one's wife is irreconcilable.
So, he must do something.
His instinct told him that the 'Temple' would not just let it go.
"good."
"A talent that is even better than I imagined. No wonder you became the last 'Claw' - those guys used you as their seed."
"When you take root and sprout, when you fully grow up, that's when the 'Night Owl' spreads its wings again."
Avant said, slowly pulling out the standard long sword with the mark erased.
Then, just like that, he suddenly thrust his sword forward.
Whoosh, whoosh!
In a short distance, the long sword suddenly accelerated three times, and the sound of cutting through the air was like a sharp arrow.
"The thrust is a technique I created based on the spear thrust in the military camp and the dagger usage techniques of some assassin schools. It can compensate for the shortcomings of the long sword that is not 'sharp' when you charge."
With that said, Avant started to demonstrate again.
This time the cover-up was very slow, and the explanation of the pass was even more detailed.
Then, Avant discovered that the 'talent' Jason had shown before disappeared.
In Avant's opinion, Jason, who was able to learn [Stealth] in one go and became accustomed to his own situation, should also be able to learn [Thrust] in one go.
But in fact, after three consecutive times, Jason was still exploring the basic stage.
Is the swordsmanship a disaster?
Avant couldn't help but sigh slightly in his heart.
People's talents are different.
In other aspects, Jason is undoubtedly extremely good, but his swordsmanship... is really hard to describe.
Even if you find your ‘original heart’ that you insist on.
But this didn't change Jason's talent for swordsmanship.
However, Avant does not think what Jason said before is wrong.
The kind of swordsmanship that adheres to the "original swordsmanship" is naturally swordsmanship.
Moreover, as an elder, he would not criticize a junior who has already walked his own path, he would only encourage Jason.
Make Jason stronger!
Therefore, Avant pointed out twice again, and after explaining in detail again, he said with a smile:
"You can practice here."
"This is not far from the mansion of an old friend. I'm going to see that old guy."
After saying that, Avant waved to Esther and signaled his son to rest here, then walked straight through the trees and walked to one side along the road out of the city.
Old friend?
Jason, who was practicing, was stunned for a moment, and then subconsciously looked at Esther.
There is no doubt that it was Esther who said something.
But shouldn’t it be the case that more words are spoken at this time than more mistakes are made?
You should keep your words concise.
No!
That's for ordinary people, for Esther... it's not too difficult.
On the contrary, all this will make Avant believe in his identity even more.
Esther didn't notice Jason's eyes. When he saw Avant leaving, after 'drawing his sword', Esther, who was so weak and weak all over, stood up and watched his father leave.
Whether it's his eyes or his expression, it's exactly what a son should have.
Looking at this scene, the corners of Jason's eyes twitched.
Not only Avant believes in his identity, Esther also believes in it.
You really lie to yourself first and then to others!
No, if you believe it... wouldn't all this be true?
Jason thought, finally shook his head and continued practicing.
All this was Esther's plan, and since the plan had been successful, he naturally had no objections.
Avant, who had already reached the road, seemed to feel something, and turned his head to look at the open space covered by trees.
Looking at his son's appearance, Avant couldn't help but smile.
A deep feeling of admiration arises from the bottom of my heart.
This feels...so good.
Avant took a deep breath and continued walking towards the destination in his memory.
He has already made a mistake once.
I will never allow myself to make another mistake.
Even for his own son.
Thinking of this, Avant's pace began to speed up. After a few breaths, Avant was as fast as a speeding car and quickly disappeared from the main road of the highway and entered a side road.
After passing through a relatively flat side road and walking through some bumpy dirt, Avant arrived in front of a manor.
This manor is not big, and there are no fountains, flower gardens, or even courtyard walls.
It's just a cluster of buildings that looks like a village.
However, the building is quite neat.
Moreover, a team of armed guards was even more conspicuous.
Avant did not hide his figure and was discovered immediately.
"stop."
"This is private property and entry is prohibited."
"Please leave."
The guard said with a serious face.
"Um."
"I want to see Io Kate."
After Avant nodded to show that he knew, he continued.
The guard looked at the man in a cloak in surprise, but did not reveal his true face.
Io Kate is a name that can only be known by senior members of their family.
A name that has long since faded out of everyone's sight, but still controls the power of the entire family.
"Please wait a moment."
The guard's vigilance was still there, but his words were much more polite.
In order to show respect, the guard who spoke first and was obviously the leader of the team did not leave, but stood in front of Avant. A person in the team behind him picked up the communicator and ran towards the building complex.
Avant could clearly hear the guard's application.
It was obvious that the other party was not qualified to bring him in.
Avant was not surprised by this.
He waited very patiently.
About five minutes later, a man who looked like a butler came out.
This was an elderly butler. Although he straightened his back as much as possible, he still had a slight stoop. However, his eyes were still bright. When he saw Avant wearing a hood, the old butler first said:
After bowing, he asked: "Who are you?"
"Dar, do you still recognize me?"
Saying these words, Avant took off his hood.
The moment Avant took off his hood, the butler's whole body trembled, and his voice trembled along with his body.
"Sir, you are finally back!"
The old housekeeper's eyes were red, and he was about to salute again, but was stopped by Avant.
"I come back."
Avant's voice was choked with sobs, and he was obviously extremely excited.
"Please come with me."
"Lord Kate has been waiting for you for too long."
"He is always looking forward to your return."
As the old housekeeper spoke, he turned around and led the way. Because he was in a happy mood, his steps became much lighter.
Led by the old housekeeper, Avant entered the building complex.
Looking at the backs of the old butler and Avant, the guards around them had deep curiosity on their faces.
You know, as the old man's confidant, this old housekeeper has not been so excited for a long time.
Naturally, they made many guesses about Avant's identity.
However, curiosity did not make these guards lose their vigilance.
On the contrary, they cheered up more and more.
This is experience.
Whenever things are related to that old man, they will never be simple.
Fighting is an everyday occurrence.
Fights near the manor will occasionally occur.
Avant's perception made him clearly feel such changes.
"Kate is still so cautious."
Avant couldn't help but sigh.
"Ever since you disappeared and everyone died in battle, Lady Kate has been so cautious. The night is scary, but it is our shelter."
The old housekeeper sang softly.
Then, an even louder voice sounded from the office at the end of the corridor.
"At night, in the darkness, we are the guardians and the ones in charge!"
"We are always monitoring your travels. Watching the city in the dark, hiding in the attic with low walls. He is with you in your home, and he is also present in your bed. Don't ever mention his name, or his sharp claws will find your head.
."
With such a voice, an old figure appeared tremblingly on the side of the corridor.
This is an almost hunchbacked old man, leaning on a cane, with only one eye left. His hair has long been bald, with only a few long white hairs floating around. He is wearing a loose robe.
The robe at this moment was shaking with the excitement of his body.
The luxurious fabric reflects dazzling light in the sun.
"Night is your patrol."
"Under the moon is the time for you to spread your wings."
"Caused by night owls..."
Avant sang in a low voice and quickened his pace.
The old man also quickened his pace. When the two came face to face, Avant and the old man's eyes were filled with sparkling light.
The old man in front of him is his comrade-in-arms.
It is the previous generation's "Claw" No. 2 in the "Night Owl Court".
The two were once the closest comrades-in-arms.
Now?
Still unchanged!
Avant's right hand grabbed Io Kate's right hand, the two held each other tightly and sang in unison——
"The time of judgment!"
See you again after an absence of more than ten years, reunite with old friends again.
Io Kate, an imperial nobleman, could no longer restrain himself.
He said with tears streaming down his face:
"Avent, welcome home."
…
At this moment, Monty Kate, the youngest son of the Kate family, was receiving a call from the Prime Minister of the Empire.
"I can assure you."
"Angcheng will always belong to the empire. There is no so-called 'Hydra', let alone a 'Night Owl Court'."
"That's right!"
"Please rest assured!"
The mayor of Angcheng said loudly.
After repeated assurances, Monty Kate hung up the phone.
The middle-aged man frowned.
"What's going on with 'Hydra' and 'Night Owl Court'?"
"How could there be such an organization in Angcheng?"
"Whose game is it?"
"Is it going to be against the Kate family?"
He was thinking, and at this moment, his phone rang again, it was the old housekeeper calling——
