Chapter 856

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Luna, Zed, Vanessa, Tuben, and Heijin.

Five knights who returned to the clan under the order of Chiron. Jin even thought for a moment, despite hearing Luna's welcoming voice, that this might be a dream.

Even as the Red owl descended next to the five, Jin worried that they might vanish like illusions.

It's not a dream.

As Jin descended from the Red Owl, he almost shed tears, but he couldn't show such a thing to his sister after such a long time.

Clang!

Without anyone saying anything, Luna and Jin embraced each other. The rest of the group blocked the shockwave that emanated due to the siblings who were feeling the joy of a reunion after a long time.

"You've become more dependable, youngest."

"Hahaha! He managed to hold back the tears that were about to come."

"Don't do that to the youngest, uncle Zed. You did the same when you met my father."

"Uncle Zed, Dame Vanessa, Sir Tuben. And...!"

Jin didn't know Heijin. Heijin gave a mischievous smile when Jin momentarily paused as he was calling out the names of the returnees with joy.

"Nice to meet you, young patriarch. I am Heijin Criel. I have been ordered by the patriarch to serve the young patriarch from now on."

"Nice to meet you, Sir Heijin. But just now, you said young patriarch...?"

It was the decision of the former patriarchs that Jin became the young patriarch. The news wouldn't have reached the Black Sea expedition team.

'Ah, did my father perhaps check through my inner realm if I had become the young patriarch?'

Of course, that wasn't the case.

"This is the order of Runcandel's Patriarch, Chiron Runcandel. I, Chiron Runcandel, appoint the 12th flagbearer of the clan, Jin Runcandel, as the young patriarch, and proclaim that he is my legitimate and lawful successor."

As Luna said so and knelt down on one knee, Zed and the former Black Knights followed suit, kneeling down and performing the greeting.

"Clan's 1st flagbearer, Luna Runcandel, Elder Zed Runcandel, former Black Knight Vanessa Olsen, Heijin Criel, Tuben. The aforementioned five will be the most faithful swords of the young patriarch from this moment."

"At your command!"

"We will do our utmost to serve."

Jin felt a strange pang in his conscience, as he was already active as the young patriarch. Also, the burden was indescribable as he received the greeting of these people who were nothing short of pillars of the clan.

But there was also the feeling of finally achieving something.

'Finally... Have I been formally recognized by my father?'

28 years before regression.

23 years after regression.

A total of 51 years had passed. The countless experiences he had, the days of both miserable past life and dazzling current life, brushed across his mind like a comet.

All of those events seemed as if they would turn into a drop of tear and flow down his cheek. However, Jin swallowed his tears once more and looked down at Luna and the knights.

Now wasn't the time to be immersed in emotions. Everything hadn't ended yet, and it wasn't a time when peace and prosperity had come to the clan and the world.

Now was the time to work as the young patriarch.

"I never expected to see you all in this place. I would like to share the past stories, hold a grand welcome ceremony, but unfortunately, the Runcandel territory is under attack. So let's postpone the celebration for a little while and complete my orders."

"Please speak, whatever it is."

"This purple fracture was created by the demon king of the Demon world, Zito, who invaded our territory. Returnees, immediately eliminate the enemies that emerged from the fracture and the fracture itself."

"Yes, sir."

Luna, Zed, and the former Black Knights stood up and raised their swords.

The beginning of announcing the return of these individuals, who could be called the "strongest of the clan," to all allies was Luna's decisive killing move.

Runcandel's Third Decisive Killing Move

Meteor Shower

The dazzling sword that saved Jin during his days as a reserve flagbearer was now once again removing the purple energy from Siatello, tainted with its purple hue.

"Wait, that's... It doesn't seem to be the youngest's meteor shower? Right, Elder sister Mary?"

"...No way. That's sister Luna's meteor shower!"

Mary was the first to recognize Luna's meteor shower. As word "Luna" came out, Tona brothers couldn't help but doubt their ears.

[Luna? Did you really say Luna? My first great-granddaughter, whom I've only heard so much about in stories?]

Vallas and the other knights were also looking at the meteor shower. Luna's meteor shower was surprisingly accurately intertwining the will of Zito that were scattered among the knights.

Soon, Luna leaped into the center of the battlefield and began swinging her ax-sword, Krantel, in earnest. The knights unintentionally let out shouts.

"Sister Luna!"

"T-That's really Lady Luna! Unbelievable!"

"White whale...!"

"1st flagbearer, white whale has returned...!"

"Knights of the clan, charge into battle without fear. Elder Zed and I, along with the former Black Knights, will protect you!"

Luna's voice resonated through the battlefield. Jin could sense it from the energy in her voice alone.

She was still the fearless knight who could be called the strongest of the clan, even now.

Like how Jin had grown stronger, Luna had also broken through her limits while exploring the Black Sea several times.

"Furthermore, the patriarch is still alive and well, and is currently exploring the Black Sea. So don't worry that our return is due to some kind of misfortune that has occurred to the patriarch. I'll say it again. The patriarch has become even stronger. He has overcome demonization and achieved the divineness!"

Cheers erupted from various parts of the battlefield.

Now, the battlefield was not a chaotic fight against unknown monsters from the Demon world, but it was transforming into a festive atmosphere.

"Haven't seen you for a while, and your face seems a bit beaten up, kid. Looks like you've been busy and in danger as my older brother said. I'm sorry that I couldn't fight alongside you when you returned to the clan after your training. We'll take care of things here today, so relax and enjoy the show."

"When I first saw the young patriarch in Black Sea thanks to Ozdock, I had a feeling that someday a day like this would come. It's an honor to serve you, the young patriarch."

"The patriarch often thought of the young patriarch even when he was severely affected by the demonization. I will defeat the enemies and return shortly."

Zed, Tuben, and Heijin said as they passed Jin.

As he turned around a beat later and saw them charging in, Jin felt an indescribable sense of immense pride.

It was the pride of being a Runcandel.

"Hey, those guys. I'm glad they're back, but they weren't really concerned about me... But still, I'm the guardian dragon of the clan, right? It is unbelievable."

"They didn't even give me a single word of greeting."

"Of course, because it's you."

"You? You're losing your mind more and more, Murakan. Do I really have to torment you like Misha?"

"You are Ms. Ameris, after all! I'm saying that because they don't know who you are. Don't be so picky. They just reported to the kid about their return and are immediately following orders. Isn't it true that the kid is the main character in this situation? Aigoo, I am proud of you, kid."

"It's you who first complained about the lack of greeting, Murakan."

"Hehe, don't be so picky."

Though they spoke as if annoyed, Murakan and Ameris were actually happy. Both of them knew better than anyone else the pressure that Jin had been under recently.

[Kurr!]

The manifested will of Zito was retreating with a groan. As soon as the returnees were added, Runcandel was gaining momentum and overwhelmingly pushing back the enemies.

Even if the real Zito were here instead of just his will, Jin would not have felt pressured. In reality, Jin felt that he wouldn't be as burdened facing any enemy in the future as he was before.

Kiraak!

The will of Zito, disintegrated by the returnees' swords, were reverting back to the fracture, losing its strength. Even though new will emerged from the fracture, it had no impact on the overall situation.

"If the returnees weren't here, you probably would have had to handle most of those wills by yourself, Jin. Just like the fracture, Zito's will can be neutralized only with a special power. All the swords of the returnees, including your sister, carry that energy."

As many times as they had triumphed against the most dreadful monsters and kings of the Black Sea, the swords of the returnees were all within the realm of authority.

These swords specialize in dealing with non-humans, transcendental beings or monsters with special abilities. That's why even the former Black Knights who were not pureblood Runcandels were also wielding magic swords. It wasn't just mana that enhanced the swords, but their will.

The manifested will of Zito disappeared before ten minutes had passed.

However, the situation hadn't completely concluded. The fracture from which all wills had been restored was emitting a much stronger shockwave than before. It felt as though at any moment, a powerful demon could burst out through the fracture.

Only then did Jin draw his sword for the first time.

The fracture of Siatello had to be slashed and annihilated, even if he had to endure injuries. Now, even if he were injured, he wouldn't experience the same significant drop in power during that period as before.

"Youngest, if you cut that, will you not get hurt?"

As Jin was preparing his Shadow Sword, Luna approached.

"Yes, Elder sister Luna, you recognize it right away. But if left alone, that fracture will summon a Demon world stronghold or an entire city in Siatello. So far, we left most of the fractures alone. Just in case we need to eliminate a fracture in a critical area like Siatello."

Luna nodded her head.

"That's a good decision. But your older sister is a bit sturdier than you, right?"

Luna flexed her body exaggeratedly and lifted Krantel.

"Yes?"

"It means that I won't suffer any significant damage even if I destroy that fracture. Oh, well, the number of times Father mentioned using it might be deducted a bit... But still, in order to protect Siatello, I'll bear that much."

Suddenly, Luna's eyes were radiating a crimson light. Along with her pupils, Krantel, the ax-sword, also emitted a deep crimson aura, like the crimson flame.

"So, I'll be the one to annihilate this. Ah, I remember when I used this sword to save you in the past."

Mind's Blade

Blood Moon

Luna whispered while casting an incantation on Krantel, a red brilliance spread across the sky and earth for a moment.

Most of the knights couldn't even grasp the moment when Krantel was swung. Suddenly, a single beam of red light crossed through the center of the fracture.

It was a moment when the massive fracture vanished, leaving no trace behind.

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