The atmosphere around the Giant Lord's palace felt heavier than usual.
A faint tension lingered in the air.
Lord Bell stepped forward, his imposing figure radiating authority.
"Did all of them obtain their seeds?"
Examiner 1 lowered his head respectfully.
"Yes, Lord, the only thing remaining is a battle for the last seat."
Lord Bell folded his hands behind his back.
"It may take time, I guess."
Examiner 2 quickly responded,
"No, it shouldn't, because all the participants were done battling; now, only Kai Xi and Ferrin are left."
Lord Bell's eyes sharpened slightly.
"Did you mean the Demi-human from the secret region of fire?"
Examiner 2 answered firmly,
"Yes, Lord."
The battlefield lay in the backyard of the palace — wide, silent, and surrounded by towering stone walls.
Kai Xi walked into the arena calmly.
No hesitation.
No expression.
Examiner 1 raised his arm.
"Begin!"
Kai xi lifted his hand slightly.
"Wait! I need a sword."
Examiner 1 frowned.
"Didn't you bring yours?"
Kai Xi replied calmly,
"My sword broke when I was promoted to the White level."
A murmur spread among the onlookers.
Ferrin stepped forward without speaking another word. He extended his hand, offering a blade glowing faintly red.
"This is Crimson Sun, a sword specialized with fire attribute."
The sword radiated heat like a silent flame.
The match began.
Ferrin unleashed numerous special techniques — flames spiraled around his body, scorching the air, blazing attacks raining toward Kai Xi.
But Kai Xi—
Used only basic sword skills.
No flashy techniques.
No spiritual explosions.
Just clean movement.
Precise timing.
Perfect footwork.
Strike after strike—
Ferrin's flames were cut apart.
Technique after technique—
Broken.
In the end—
Ferrin fell.
Silence.
Lord Bell stepped forward once more.
"All ten persons who won the fight can come back to Swentia after three years to progress to the second layer of living disaster. And as for the rest, don't be sad – you can still accumulate the powers of the seed you got. And those who didn't get the seeds, it's not our fault."
The crowd slowly dispersed.
The sun was setting as Kai Xi walked back toward the city.
Golden light stretched across the road.
Then—
A voice gently flowed into his mind.
Soft.
Thin.
Sweet.
Like a calm girl whispering beside his ear.
'Kai Xi!'
'It's me,'
Kai Xi replied mentally,
'You are that soul, right?'
The voice answered, smooth and warm,
'Yes, I am the one who saved you!'
Kai Xi asked,
'You said you were going?'
She responded softly, her tone calm and almost comforting,
''Well, the thing is, I am not the one who talked to you earlier. "Tusaru" asked me to protect you and teach you until the moment he arrives.''
Kai Xi paused.
''Okay, forget about that. But you said you saved me. How did you save me? Can you explain?''
A small silence.
Then the gentle voice replied—
No
Kai xi replied--
''Fine, I don't care if you're in my mind or anything. I have more things to do.''
A soft sigh echoed inside him — light, almost cute.
''Do you want to reach Law Peak within 3 months?''
Kai xi immediately answered--
stop joking, it is impossible to reach peak of Law stage within 3 months
Her sweet voice remained calm, but carried quiet confidence.
Yeah maybe for others but not for you. You reached white level of swordsmanship within 3 months.
I have checked your memories.
Kai xi said--
Yeah , but it was White level,the earliest and easiest level for starting cultivation.
For reaching law level, first of all I need to know and understand the laws of swordsmanship and sword, then for acquiring it's peak I need to understand when,where and how can I create, destroy,ban, nullify the laws with my sword spirit.
She seemed impressed.
"quite well"—
But before she could continue—
A terrifying pressure descended.
The air froze.
Spiritual power trembled violently.
Suddenly—
A man wearing a torn red cape appeared before Kai Xi.
Fiery red hair.
Overwhelming presence.
An aura so heavy it forced the air downward.
(Supreme Lord of Chaos)
In the very next instant—
He vanished.
Kai xi whispered in his mind—
What just happened?
The soft voice returned, slightly puzzled but still calm.
Hey? I am talking to you!uhh , I suppose that you don't know my name, am I right?
Kai xi replied—
You haven't told me yet. How would I know? Uhh, forget that, did you see someone just appear and vanish now?
Soul said—
What are you talking about? Well let me introduce myself, I am Toneru
Kai xi responded casually—
oh that's it?
But inside—
Was that person from my past?
Did I just remember him?
How can this happen?
He was too strong… his aura felt like it was pushing me downward.
Suddenly Kai xi shouted,
Uhh father whh-y-y-y? Whyy? Who I actually was? I really need my answers, very quickly 😣😣😣
His fists trembled.
I really need to find out what "TYPICAL MYSTERY" actually is which my father was talking about.
Toneru's gentle voice echoed again.
You wish to become strong or I go somewhere else?
Kai xi replied coldly,
"If you don't want to help I can't force you brother" ❄️
Her calm tone instantly sharpened.
Uhh I am not anyone's brother and I'm not even a boy!!!!
Kai xi blinked.
What are you talking , you are an adult man!
Even through the softness of her voice, her frustration was clear.
I am a girl fool, can't you recognise by my beautiful voice 🎶
Kai xi shrugged.
Ok make me powerful
A small huff echoed in his mind.
You are mean! Well if you want to get stronger in swordsmanship, it is not possible for me, But you can learn basic spear techniques from me.
Kai Xi slowed his steps.
A sword user—
Learning spear.
Interesting.
The wind moved quietly through Swentia's streets.
Mysteries layered upon mysteries.
His father.
Tusaru.
The Supreme Lord of Chaos.
And the name—
"TYPICAL MYSTERY."
Right as Kai Xi lifted his head toward the darkening horizon—
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End credits:
Light sword that shatters the Darkness is a mythical sword.
In the vast planet of Gigantic whale continent only a few knows about its existence.
Even though they know it they don't understand it.
Some aspects must be cleared...
Things needed to be improved earlier.
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