Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent - Chapter 247

Chapter 247: House Keller

In Copperglade, there was a middle-sized district called Lanela. It was named after a famous warrioress in ancient history.

In this district, House Keller held the most sway, whether in terms of political power or wealth.

However, this powerful merchant family was currently facing a major crisis.

At this moment, inside the meeting hall of House Keller, there was a heated debate over the recent incident.

“My lord, is there still no news from House Silversword?” One of the family’s elders asked in a solemn tone.

“I’m afraid that all our messenger birds have been caught by those bastards.” Another one remarked with a gloomy face.

Hearing this, everyone fell silent.

A few days ago, House Harrison started harassing the business establishments they owned. They used all sorts of excuses to cause trouble, which caused their businesses significant losses.

Both houses have been at odds for many years so this wasn’t new to them, but House Harrison had become excessive recently. They went as far as destroying their family head’s caravan and they even attempted to kidnap him.

Luckily, the warriors sent by House Silversword protected Anton Keller and his subordinates in time. Otherwise, things would have ended terribly.

Looking at the anxious faces of his family and subordinates, Anton Keller sighed. “I have already sent a few letters to House Silversword, but they haven’t responded yet. It seems like House Harrison intercepted the messages I sent…”

Anton Keller’s face fell as he said those words. He had lost a lot of weight in the past few days. He tried to remain calm to put everyone at ease, but he was nearing his limits.

At this rate, all the hard-earned wealth I had accumulated might be taken away by those bastards. I can’t believe they would attack us all of a sudden.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

In the midst of the meeting, a series of knocks on the door drifted into everyone’s ears.

Anton Keller raised an eyebrow and gestured at the guards to open the door.

A messenger entered with an excited look on his face. “My lord, I have urgent news! House Silversword has sent a response!”

Hearing this, everyone was pleasantly surprised.

“Quick! Bring the letter here!” Anton Keller beckoned at the messenger.

The messenger didn’t dally and handed him the letter. It was still sealed with House Silversword’s unique stamp intact.

Anton Keller carefully unrolled the letter under everyone’s curious eyes.

The old man’s depressed face lit up when he read the contents of the letter.

His face relaxed as he let out a joyful laugh.

“Good! Good!”

“What did they say, my lord?” Someone asked, unable to hold back his curiosity.

Anton Keller put down the letter and grinned as he replied. “It is a letter from my grandson, Alaric. He said that he would send Sir Galanar and a hundred warriors here!”

“We’re saved!”

“Great!”

“Oh my god! Lord Alaric actually sent Sir Galanar to help us!”

Galanar was no longer the unknown warrior that he was before. After the orc subjugation, his name had become famous and many people even wanted him to confirm his rank in the Astanian Dragon Leaderboard!

“I heard that Sir Galanar can fight multiple Transcendents all by himself! I wonder if that is true…”

The gloomy atmosphere was swept away with just a single letter.

Anton Keller was also relieved and he felt like a heavy boulder had been lifted off his chest.

“When will they arrive, my lord?” Someone asked.

Anton rubbed his chin as he replied. “It wasn’t specified in the letter, but I estimate that they would be here within seven days if there are no accidents on the road.”

He moved his gaze toward the quiet warrior seated next to him.

“What do you think, Sir Warrick?”

Everyone became silent as they looked at him.

Just like Galanar, Warrick was also a famous figure in the North. Although not as impressive as the former, Warrick was a skilled Transcendent Knight. His very presence was the sole reason why House Keller was able to survive the harassment of House Harrison.

Warrick was already aware that Galanar was coming since he was the first one to receive a letter from Alaric.

With a calm look on his face, he replied. “As long as Sir Galanar is here, we don’t need to worry about our enemies, but it might take them about four to seven days to get here. While waiting for them, we must increase our defenses and temporarily stop our business operations.”

Anton Keller nodded in agreement.

“Increasing our defenses is natural, but if we stop our business operations, we will face significant financial losses. We might even lose our important clients’ trust.” An elder voiced out his worries.

Warrick sent him an indifferent look and responded. “I understand your concern, but our safety is more important now. We can earn back the money, but we can’t be revived if we get ourselves killed”

Anton Keller nodded. “I agree with Sir Warrick. Our lives are more important so we must temporarily stop our business operations. We should focus on protecting our people!”

With the family head’s firm decision, no one objected anymore.

The meeting also concluded soon afterward.

A moment later, only Anton remained inside the spacious room.

Looking at the empty seats, he shook his head and sighed. “This must be my punishment…”

He leaned on his seat and rubbed his temples.

“I prioritized the family’s business instead of visiting my grandson and daughter. I didn’t even join my son-in-law’s birthday celebration.”

“What a pathetic man I have become…”

His voice was filled with self-reproach.

He then grabbed his necklace which depicted the symbol of Aru, the sun. “Aru, if we overcome this ordeal, I promise that I will be a better father and grandfather…”

His voice echoed in the quiet meeting hall.

After saying his prayers, the old man stood up and left the room. “I have many things to prepare from here on out.”