Chapter 100: Edward Ascart
{TL: By Creed}
Edward Ascart.
The lord of Leafland.
Also, the head instructor of the Divine King Dragon Swordsmanship Leafland Dojo.
And...
Sofia's father.
"I'm surprised. So, Sofia's father is the lord..."
"Didn't I tell you?"
"No, you didn't."
"Same here."
Licorice and I shook our heads simultaneously.
"Lord?"
Aisha tilted her head in confusion, not understanding the term. While patting her head, I explained.
"Um... simply put, he's the most important person in the town."
"Like a king?"
"Not as important as a king. It's more like he's entrusted with the town by the king, so he's the next most important person."
"Hmm?"
Aisha still looked puzzled.
This is tough. Teaching young children is really challenging.
"In other words, it's like the relationship between Fate and me."
"Like a dad and mom?"
"Fate is very strong and cool, right? But he's crazy about me and does anything I ask. So, it's like that."
"Oh."
Is that explanation really okay...?
There are so many things I want to correct...
But since Aisha seemed satisfied with her eyes sparkling, it was hard to correct her.
"How is Father doing now?"
"Ah..."
"Well..."
Axel and Lina exchanged looks, wondering what to do. It didn't seem to be a good situation.
"Please don't be mad."
"Master seems quite unhappy that his daughter didn't take over the dojo and went off traveling..."
"He plans to have her take over the dojo by getting her married and making her stay in the town permanently."
"That's what he seems to be thinking."
"Hmm."
Sofia emitted a chill of absolute zero, making my back shiver.
Since the killing intent wasn't directed at his daughter, Aisha was bewildered, but...
Everyone else, including me, was drenched in sweat.
She was really angry.
Sofia was truly scary when she got like this.
"To plan and push forward with such things without confirming my intentions at all... Haha, it's so funny, I can't help but laugh."
"M'lady is terrifying..."
"I told you not to get mad..."
Axel and Lina were trembling.
Being fellow disciples, they knew how terrifying Sofia could be when angry.
"I intended to just talk things over calmly, but... it might be quicker to use force. It seems Father has some serious misunderstandings... Haha. This might be a good opportunity for him to change his mind."
"...Hey, Fate."
"...What is it, Licorice?"
"The person you like is scary."
"I'm scared too, so bear with it."
"Haha."
Until we arrived in Leafland...
Sofia kept chuckling the whole time.
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After arriving in Leafland, we didn’t bother looking for an inn and immediately went to Sofia's family home.
There was absolutely no problem with me being with her. There wasn’t even a hint of anything improper, and it was actually a positive thing.
Demonstrating this, Sofia walked through the doors of the dojo at her family home.
"I'm back."
"!? !?"
Sofia’s sudden appearance caused a great deal of agitation among the disciples who were training.
Some of the newer disciples, who had only recently started attending the dojo, looked puzzled... but that was only a few of them. Most of the disciples knew who Sofia was, and they were shocked by her sudden return.
"...That was quick."
The startled disciples parted to the sides, creating a path. And from there appeared...
Edward Ascart. The lord of Leafland and the head instructor of the Divine King Dragon Swordsmanship Leafland branch. Sofia's father.
Sofia was apparently born late in his life, as Edward was over sixty years old. His hair was mixed with white. His body had grown thinner with age.
However, his back was straight, and his body was still firm. He exuded a sharp, piercing aura, like a drawn sword. There was no sign of decline due to age. If anything, he seemed to be in his prime.
"I thought it would take about two more weeks..."
"I hurried because I thought I needed to talk to you as soon as possible, Father."
"......"
"Father?"
"No, it's nothing."
What was that? Just now, did Edward's face momentarily break into a grin?
Maybe it was my imagination. I remembered him as a very strict person... Grinning seemed out of the question.
"If it's a discussion, I have a lot to say as well... but first, let’s hear what you have to say, Sofia."
"Yes, thank you, Father."
Sofia smiled sweetly,
"Then..."
and she drew her sword. Not just any sword, but the holy sword Excalibur.
"Father, if you insist on speaking nonsense, I’m afraid you’ll have to endure some pain, alright?"
TL Note: Sofia is in beast mode and we have reached chapter 100, I want to thank all the readers for their continuous support and love for the series.
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