Chapter 27: Whispers of the Unknown

A Kingdom in Shock

The duel had ended, yet the aftermath was just beginning.

The Grand Colosseum was no longer filled with cheers or laughter. Instead, an uneasy silence hung over the crowd like a heavy storm.

The nobles who once dismissed Frank Luminous as a disgrace were now whispering in hushed voices.

The adventurers who boasted of their strength were now questioning if their titles even mattered.

And the royal family? They sat frozen, their faces pale.

Leon Everhart was their strongest warrior.

And yet, he had been defeated without a fight.

King Alden's Decision

Inside the royal box, King Alden III clenched his fists, his expression dark.

"This… is not normal." His voice was calm, yet filled with tension.

Frank Luminous had always been an enigma. A noble who did nothing but sleep, read, and eat.

A man everyone believed to be useless.

But today… he had shattered that illusion.

The king turned to his royal advisor. "I want everything on Frank Luminous. His lineage, his past, his abilities… everything."

The advisor bowed. "At once, Your Majesty."

If Frank Luminous was truly this powerful…

Then he was either the kingdom's greatest shield… or its greatest threat.

Leon's Struggle

Meanwhile, in the depths of the Colosseum, Leon Everhart sat alone in the waiting chamber.

His sword rested against the wall, untouched.

His armor, once shining with pride, was now dull and meaningless.

He could still hear Frank's voice in his head.

"Eat something and sleep it off. You'll feel better."

Frank hadn't even mocked him.

That was the worst part.

Leon gritted his teeth. "Just how strong is he…?"

For years, he had believed in his strength. The gods had blessed him. He had trained harder than anyone.

Yet today, he had felt it— true helplessness.

And now, he needed answers.

The Guild's Investigation

Across the city, inside the Adventurer's Guild, a meeting was taking place.

The Guildmaster, an elderly man with piercing eyes, tapped his fingers against the table.

"Frank Luminous…" he muttered.

For years, reports about Frank had been contradictory. Some called him a lazy noble with no ambition. Others claimed he had a mysterious presence, one that made even beasts wary.

But now, after today's battle, he could no longer be ignored.

The Guildmaster turned to his subordinates. "Send word to our informants. I want to know what Frank Luminous truly is."

Frank's Return Home

Meanwhile, Frank walked through the streets of the capital, completely unfazed.

The whispers around him had grown louder.

"Did you see that duel?"

"Leon didn't even scratch him."

"Who is Frank Luminous, really?"

Frank sighed.

"Troublesome," he muttered, stuffing a piece of bread into his mouth as he walked.

The last thing he wanted was attention.

But it seemed… the entire kingdom was now watching him.

And whether he liked it or not…

Things were about to change.