A Blade That Doesn’t Flash ‘Danger’ Would Never Reach Me!

Naturally, the pearl was sold to Maester Rad.

According to the old man, the pearl was a rare gem for most people but an unequaled treasure to most astrologists for building spirit orbs that aids in observing stellar phenomena.

"I yield," Gerald said dejectedly after the old man left.

Even so, he was dejected that he had misjudged the wares and only that.

After all, he wasn't going to lose to some traveling merchant's lackey.

***

Gerald would never claim that he was the strongest person in Lancaster—as a matter of fact, he'd never make top three.

Even so, his skill which he started honing since his childhood was not to be doubted.

When he graduated three years ago, his master had told him that he was on par with most bishops.

And as a warrior adept in close-quarters combat and speed, he could even instakill bishops of the Seven Fathers' church as long as they don't pull away!