The Failed Swordmaster - Chapter 168

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Chapter 168 65. Bumer Simpson as an Adult (1)

 

Shocking news that flowed from Tania Eloise’s mouth.

 

Lumian Calard, who heard this, couldn’t say anything for a while.

 

His expression didn’t change either. Like a figure in a portrait, as if time had stopped, he was just looking at his girlfriend.

 

Seeing him like that, Tania spoke once more.

 

“Bumer is getting married in a week.”

 

“…I didn’t mishear.”

 

“Right. You heard correctly.”

 

“It’s not a joke either?”

 

“Yeah. It’s not a joke. They say the wedding will be held at the sect building in the capital of Rodigia.”

 

“Huh…”

 

Lumian looked up at the sky with a surprised expression.

 

He looked as if his soul had left him.

 

Tania could understand his appearance. She had shown the same reaction when she first heard the news.

 

She gave her boyfriend time to come to his senses. After a moment, Lumian, whose eyes regained focus, shook his head vigorously and said.

 

“Am I dreaming right now? Am I still in the sky by any chance? An illusion created by Lady Allia, something like that?”

 

“You still haven’t come to your senses. I’m telling you it’s real.”

 

“No, but still. Bumer, that Bumer getting married, no matter how I think about it, it doesn’t make sense… No, it’s not that it doesn’t make sense, but should I say I can’t imagine it? It doesn’t suit him at all.”

 

“I want to say there’s no such thing as suitable or unsuitable for marriage… but it certainly is like that.”

 

“…”

 

“But well… his girlfriend got pregnant, so he can’t not get married, right?”

 

“…When you suddenly said marriage, I had my suspicions, but it really was that kind of problem.”

 

“Yeah. Well, he seems to think positively about it though. He used to sing about wanting to get married originally. Well, now that it’s become reality, he seemed very confused and flustered though.”

 

Tania laughed softly and told him several anecdotes.

 

The expression Bumer made right after learning about his girlfriend Deiner Selly’s pregnancy, his reaction after being summoned to his family and getting thoroughly scolded, his frantic appearance as he busily went back and forth between both families…

 

Hearing such specific stories gradually made it feel real.

 

His friend Bumer Simpson, who seemed like he would remain young and immature forever.

 

The fact that this guy was getting married.

 

‘What would it feel like?’

 

Lumian’s expression hardened slightly.

 

Bumer’s marriage wasn’t bad news. Rather, it was something that deserved to be celebrated.

 

His first girlfriend, and one he still loved so much that honey seemed to drip from his eyes, he was getting married to her as he wished – what could be better than this? Especially when there were many who had arranged marriages with unwanted partners.

 

However, he was more concerned with other aspects rather than such joyful and happy parts.

 

The fact that he had become someone’s husband.

 

The fact that he had become someone’s son-in-law.

 

And the fact that he had become a child’s… father came to him with tremendous weight.

 

Even though it wasn’t his own marriage, he felt this way. Lumian deeply immersed himself in Bumer’s position and shuddered with anxiety and fear as if facing an unknown monster.

 

Though he had walked through life spiritedly for well over 60 years, at this moment he felt like a lost child.

 

Of course, his friend, who was the actual party to the marriage, would be feeling these emotions much more deeply and intensely.

 

‘I want to see him.’

 

Indeed, what kind of face was Boomer making as he spent each day now?

 

Was he trembling with fear?

 

Or was he unexpectedly handling it with composure?

 

It seemed like it would be the former, but he couldn’t be certain.

 

While he was having such thoughts, Tania’s voice was heard.

 

“Lumian!”

 

“Huh?”

 

“Haven’t you come to your senses yet? I’m calling you but you’re not answering.”

 

“Ah… sorry. I was so surprised…”

 

“Right. Anyway, it hasn’t even been a day since you finished your training, so you must be tired, but we still need to move quickly.”

 

“But from here to the capital of Rodigia in just a week… ah, right. There’s Semu.”

 

Lumian clapped his hands as he spoke. Tania nodded.

 

“Yeah. I was planning to leave tomorrow with Archbishop Abram Russo anyway, so it’s fortunate. We didn’t miss each other. The three of us can go together.”

 

“The three of us together? Wouldn’t that be a bit difficult?”

 

Lumian asked back.

 

Though Semu had grown bigger compared to when they first met, it would still be difficult for three people to ride on Semu’s back.

 

Even when he brought Morghen, Bercal Garcia, and Irene Curtis to his family home before, they had traveled twice with two people each time.

 

However, such worry was unnecessary.

 

The next day, when he saw Semu who had flown to the Headquarters of the Deity’s Order.

 

“Wo…w!”

 

Lumian couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

 

“Hehe! Lumian! Good to see you!”

 

“Uh, uhuh… But you, incredibly…”

 

“I got incredibly big, right? I grew, right? I became strong, right? Haha! Hahaha!”

 

It was as Semu said.

 

The guy had become incomparably huge compared to before.

 

“Hiyah!”

 

Bulge! Bulge!

 

Semu, who had become as big as a four-story inn, raised both front paws high and then flexed them powerfully.

 

Then his muscles bulged out.

 

“Cool, right? I look strong, right?”

 

“Uh, you look incredibly strong.”

 

It was a lie. Due to the dragon’s body structure, his front paws were very short, so despite his large size, he only looked cute.

 

He would look much more dignified if he stayed still. Since he really looked like a legendary dragon.

 

Of course, he didn’t bother to voice these thoughts.

 

Lumian, floating in the sky, patted Semu’s head.

 

“Our Semu has grown a lot.”

 

“Hehehe. I need to eat a lot and sleep a lot to grow even bigger!”

 

“Right, right.”

 

Lumian nodded and sat on Semu’s back. Tania and Abram Russo also climbed on afterward.

 

“Lumian! I became faster than before! I’ll really get there quickly? It’s totally whoosh!”

 

“Good, let’s see how much faster you’ve become.”

 

“Wa, wait a moment. If you go too fast, I might be a little…”

 

“Hiyaaah!”

 

Swoooooosh!

 

“Uwaaaah!”

 

Abram Russo screamed. However, Semu flew with even more force as if to show off his speed.

 

Lumian, who had been watching this with amusement for a moment, spread his hand toward the front. Then a wide and solid aura barrier formed to protect the archbishop.

 

“Am, amazing. To create such a thick aura barrier as naturally as breathing…”

 

“I’ve grown a lot during the three years.”

 

“I see.”

 

Abram Russo nodded.

 

Tania also nodded, and Lumian also nodded.

 

That’s right. During the three years that had passed, everyone would have changed.

 

Himself, Tania, and Abram Russo too.

 

Teoro, Cal Krone, Father, and Mother too.

 

And Bumer too.

 

‘I’m coming to see you now. Wait for me.’

 

Swoooooosh-!

 

Whether knowing Lumian’s thoughts or not, Semu was only getting more excited and increasing his speed.

 

* * *

 

“Oh my, thank you for coming such a long way, Baron Baez.”

 

“Heh heh heh, not at all. Of course I had to come for the Count’s son’s wedding.”

 

“Thank you, thank you so much.”

 

Bumer Simpson’s father, Count Kano Simpson, replied.

 

It wasn’t empty words. He truly felt deep gratitude toward Baron Baez and the other wedding guests.

 

And for good reason, since his son’s wedding was being held in the Kingdom of Rodigia rather than the Kingdom of Tarasan. Moreover, since it wasn’t planned from long ago but hastily arranged, more than half of his acquaintances found it difficult to make time.

 

‘But it can’t be helped. The bride’s family isn’t just any ordinary place, and they’re a count family even in Rodigia, which is a superpower…’

 

Kano Simpson made a complicated expression.

 

When his second son first announced the pregnancy news, he had been quite angry. Just about a month ago, a decent marriage proposal had come in.

 

However, the moment he learned that the other party was a high-ranking noble from Rodigia, his anger turned to joy.

 

It was only natural. For a count family from the Kingdom of Tarasan, which was at best a frog in a well, to be connected through marriage with a Rodigian lady. There couldn’t be a more joyous occasion than this.

 

It wasn’t a problem that the bride wouldn’t come to his family but that Bumer would enter as a son-in-law. In fact, it was better. If he were the eldest son it might be different, but for a second son who wouldn’t inherit the family, the current situation might actually be more comfortable.

 

That’s how comfortably he had thought about it just a week ago.

 

‘…It’s too overwhelming.’

 

The current Kano Simpson was feeling tremendous pressure from the enormous gap between the two families.

 

Just looking at the wedding guests, the difference in power was clearly evident.

 

The groom’s side guests weren’t that numerous, and at most they were people who only had influence within Tarasan. Though they usually swaggered around with arrogant expressions, those who came to Rodigia’s capital were all unable to hide their nervous demeanor.

 

In comparison, the faces of the bride’s side guests were truly like stars.

 

Knights of the Red Rose Knight Order, Rodigia’s strongest military force.

 

Members of the Frost Storm Knight Order, known to be filled with experts matching their skill.

 

And influential figures in Rodigian politics who were on par with such remarkable people.

 

Kano Simpson and his eldest son couldn’t keep their wits about them in the continuous parade of celebrities. And gradually, worry about Bumer began to bloom.

 

“Son.”

 

“Yes, Father?”

 

“Are you really going to be okay? Entering as a son-in-law into such a place?”

 

“Such a place? You’re talking as if I’m being kidnapped into a den of monsters.”

 

Bumer, wearing neat formal attire unlike usual, chuckled as he spoke. Seeing this, Kano Simpson spoke with an incredulous expression.

 

“No, this kid talks like this even when I’m worrying about him.”

 

“Because you’re worrying about something that doesn’t need worrying about.”

 

“You brat, how is this not something to worry about? Don’t you have eyes? Take a look at the faces of the bride’s side guests. Do we match up to them?”

 

“What does that matter…”

 

“It matters, you fool!”

 

Kano Simpson raised his voice as if frustrated. Then the gazes of his in-laws and other people turned toward him. Feeling awkward, he showed an uncomfortable smile, then quietly whispered to his second son.

 

“It’s not just a moderately well-off family, but if you marry into such an influential family, you’ll have no choice but to live under their scrutiny! You don’t know because you’re young…”

 

‘Here he goes again.’

 

Bumer frowned at the worried nagging that started again. He felt like sighing.

 

Of course, it wasn’t that he couldn’t understand. Though he usually lived without deep thought, he couldn’t be unaware of the burden his father must be feeling.

 

However, separate from that, Bumer’s heart was only calm.

 

He didn’t know the reason himself. It might be that his love for his partner and affection for the child soon to be born was covering his fear, or it might be that his mind was half-gone from the too-rapidly progressing marriage.

 

But what was certain was that there was no need to be scared before things even began.

 

‘And I’m also quite a useful guy.’

 

Bumer chuckled.

 

It seemed his father had temporarily forgotten.

 

What kind of potential his son possessed.

 

And what amazing guys his son had as friends.

 

Ahem, clearing his throat, he interrupted Kano Simpson’s words and slightly drew his ceremonial sword. Then he created an Aura Sword.

 

Whooooom-!

 

“Father. Your son is a Sword Expert.”

 

“Hup.”

 

“And a Sword Expert young enough to be among the top ten on the continent. With such an excellent son, I’m not that lacking, am I?”

 

“…That’s true, but.”

 

“Right, brother?”

 

“Th-that’s right. Who says our proud little brother is lacking? Who said that?”

 

Bumer’s older brother spoke in an exaggerated voice. Hearing this, Kano Simpson’s expression relaxed slightly. Certainly his son was excellent enough to be proud of anywhere.

 

But no matter how outstanding an individual was, it wasn’t enough to eliminate the gap between the two families. At least, that’s what Count Simpson, who was thoroughly intimidated, thought.

 

Just then, people of a different caliber than before were making their appearance.

 

“Oh my, even Sinsieo Ainsworth, the Golden Dawn, and Sara Lesherre, Eternal Snow!”

 

The leaders of the two great knight orders that Rodigia was proud of!

 

Seeing such remarkable figures heading toward the bride’s side made his insides burn again.

 

It was regrettable. If only his daughter-in-law weren’t a Red Rose Knight Order member, the Golden Dawn might have come as a guest on their side, and this thought made him sigh involuntarily.

 

“Oh dear, being a hero candidate and all that is completely useless. It’s not like he has fame spread across the entire continent like a proper hero. His former master isn’t coming as a guest on our side either. Oh dear, oh dear!”

 

“…It’s embarrassing, so please lower your voice, Father.”

 

Bumer shook his head disapprovingly.

 

This wouldn’t do.

 

He had planned to call them just before the wedding ceremony began for a more dramatic effect, but at this rate, his father might collapse first.

 

‘I still don’t really know if I need to go this far, but…’

 

Since it was advice Lumian gave him, there would be no harm in following it.

 

Finishing his thoughts, he stretched greatly. While doing so, he snapped his fingers with a click.

 

Kano Simpson asked.

 

“What are you doing all of a sudden?”

 

“Father.”

 

“What?”

 

“There’s something I haven’t told you yet.”

 

“What is it. Is it important?”

 

“Yes. It’s important.”

 

“If it’s important, why don’t you say it right away instead of dragging it out?”

 

His voice rose again. Though he was usually impatient by nature, today he was even more so. He looked as if anxiety and anger filled his chest.

 

Fortunately, an existence capable of curing Kano Simpson’s symptoms in one shot was revealing itself from the sky.

 

Exclamations of “Huh?” began flowing from several people’s mouths.

 

“What? What’s happening… Gasp!”

 

“Huk!”

 

“This is…!”

 

Voices filled with surprise grew more and more numerous.

 

The groom’s side guests who had been feeling intimidated, the bride’s side guests who had been greeting each other among themselves. Even among them, several powerful figures who had been particularly relaxed were all unable to keep their composure.

 

Only Sinsieo Ainsworth, the Golden Dawn, and hero candidate Bumer Simpson were looking at the sky with unchanged faces.

 

Whoosh- Whoosh-

 

THOOM!

 

A massive creature that flapped golden wings and landed on the ground with a thunderous roar.

 

Everyone was mesmerized by the appearance of a dragon, which had only been mentioned in legends. People stood with their mouths agape and blank faces, struggling desperately to comprehend the current situation.

 

And then, three men and women jumped down from the dragon’s back.

 

Seeing the figure at the center, Kano Simpson unconsciously shouted.

 

“Lumian Calard!”

 

The most famous being on the continent.

 

Everyone’s eyes widened once more at the spectacular entrance of the official hero directly recognized by Juesin, Lumian Calard.

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