Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent - Chapter 320

Chapter 320: Title at the End
Crack!

Lloyd’s sword broke in half when Lucas applied more strength to his fingers.

“What?!”

He stood rooted to the ground as he looked at his broken sword.

He actually broke a relic with his bare hands!

“The crown prince told me to bring you back to him alive, but I think killing you is a better choice.” Lucas’s chilling voice suddenly echoed.

The Grand Duke could no longer hide his fear. He forced out a smile. “L-Lord Lucas…”

He wanted to say something, but Lucas gripped him by the neck. “Do you know how I killed Thomas?”

Lloyd couldn’t speak due to the pressure being put on his neck. He could only utter choking sounds. He also tried to gather his mana and extricate himself from Lucas, but he was unable to break free.

Flailing around, he stared at Lucas with a pleading look.

Uuk! Kkk! Hkk!

With a demonic smile, Lucas muttered. “I snapped his neck.”

Hearing this, Lloyd struggled even harder, but to no avail.

At this moment, a few servants loyal to the Grand Duke rushed over.

“Have mercy, my lord! Please have mercy!”

Just then, a figure appeared before them, blocking their path.

“No one is allowed to interfere!” It was Rendon who had just arrived after killing a bunch of warriors from the Grand Duke’s mansion.

At this moment, his armor and even his face were drenched in blood, making him look like he had just stepped out of a mountain of corpses!

The servants of the Grand Duke and the officials of Grateja were filled with fear upon seeing him. They didn’t dare take another step forward, afraid that this devil incarnate would misunderstand and kill them.

Meanwhile, Lucas suddenly added more strength to his grip.

The Grand Duke who was already struggling to breathe convulsed harder. His face slowly turned blue, and his veins protruded, looking like they were about to burst at any second!

Crack.

A cracking sound echoed, making everyone shiver in trepidation. They turned heads over and saw the Grand Duke with his head tilted to the side frothing at the mouth.

Lucas was disgusted when he saw the Grand Duke making such a mess. He decisively tossed him to the ground and used the man’s clothes to wipe off the saliva on his hand.

“Disgusting.” He muttered.

The Grand Duke was still conscious, but his mind was in utter chaos. Before he closed his eyes, he saw Lucas staring at him with a disgusted expression.

A minute later, the Grand Duke, Lloyd Astania, breathed his last.

Lucas sensed that the Grand Duke was no longer breathing so he pulled his eyes away from his lifeless body. He then stared coldly at the remaining people from the Grand Duke’s mansion and issued a command. “Interrogate these people at once! If they are found involved with the Crimson Tower, execute them immediately! As for those who are not guilty of any crime, lock them up to await their judgment!”

As soon as he gave the order, Rendon and the others immediately took action. “Yes, Lord Venerable!”

In the next half an hour, Rendon led everyone to capture the Grand Duke’s people. They were then interrogated individually. Those who refused to answer were killed on the spot and the ones who were found guilty were also executed!

Surprisingly, there were some people who were not involved with any criminal activities so the warriors tied them and locked them into prison.

At this moment, Alaric was interrogating someone when a notification popped up in front of him.

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Mission complete!

Rewards: 1000 Battle Points, 100 EXP, 20 Stat Points, Randon Trait Upgrade Card x1

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[Do you want to use your Random Trait Upgrade Card?]

[Yes] [No]

Seeing this, Alaric stood up and tapped the shoulders of the warrior who was with him and said. “You continue with the interrogation, I will go and take care of something first.”

“Yes, my lord.”

After excusing himself, Alaric found a secluded corner and clicked [Yes].

[Congratulations! You have upgraded Close Combat (C) to Close Combat (B)!]

Alaric was ecstatic. Close Combat was one of the most useful traits in battle and it was something that significantly improved his combat skills.

All of a sudden, a wave of information flooded his mind. These foreign memories were imprinted in his mind as if a new page had been added to a book.

The feeling, although nothing new to him, still made him greatly surprised and fascinated.

Amazing!

He quickly pulled the cyan screen with a thought to check his progress.

Alaric Silversword [Elite Knight] EXP: 435 —> 535/1000

Potential: A

Traits: Horseback Riding (C), Swordsmanship (SSS), Close Combat (B),

Archery (E), Hunting (E), Tracking (D), Sixth Sense (D), Monster Affinity (D), Mana Gathering (C), Appraisal (B)

Strength: 200

Stamina: 250

Agility: 220

Vitality: 195

Endurance: 198

Mana: 250

Battle Points: 6700 —> 7700

Stat Points: 0 —> 20

(Requirements for the next advancement: 1000 EXP, 250 in all attributes, and 10000 Battle Points)

He was already halfway through his EXP requirement and more than three-fourths of his battle point requirement!

Just a few months had passed since he had become an Elite Knight, but he was already close to advancing again!

The thought of his own breakthrough speed made Alaric feel a bit scared and excited.

“My lord, what are you doing over there?” A voice filled with confusion suddenly drifted into his ears.

Hearing this, Alaric closed the cyan screen and turned his head.

“Sir Steven?” It was Steven, the sly snake.

Steven who was unaware of his thoughts smiled faintly. “You look so happy, my lord. You must be thrilled after defeating the Grand Duke.”

His voice was filled with flattery.

Alaric gave a nod and replied with a strange smile. “Who would not be happy? We destroyed someone who had betrayed the empire! I enjoy killing traitors the most!”

Steven’s smile stiffened upon hearing his words. It sounded like he was insinuating something which made him feel alarmed.

Does he know that I am a spy? That shouldn’t be possible…

“My lord is right. Traitors must be killed.” Steven let out a dry chuckle.

Chapter 320: The Grand Duke’s Death