The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman - Chapter 1232

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Chapter 1232

The next day.

I emerged into the pre-dawn darkness and made my way toward the Main Mansion.

Given the early hour, I had expected the Main Mansion to be nearly deserted, yet to my surprise, a considerable number of people were entering the Patriarch’s Hall.

‘All of them….’

I narrowed my eyes as I observed the faces of those entering the Patriarch’s Hall.

‘The executives.’

Every person entering the Patriarch’s Hall was an executive of Zigheart. It appeared Glen Zigheart had summoned all the executives to the Audience Chamber.

‘It makes sense to inform the executives.’

Zigheart is one of the greatest powers on the Continent. Since the current Head of House was entering seclusion, it was only proper to inform them of who would manage the family in the interim.

‘And besides….’

I watched the executives bow their heads as they caught sight of me, and a faint smile crossed my lips.

‘They can be evaluated.’

The executives would feel the difference between how Karun managed the family and how I managed it, and they would form their assessments accordingly. Glen Zigheart seemed intent on reflecting those evaluations in his selection of a successor candidate.

-Hmm….

Wrath let out a short breath.

-The True Demon King perceived the qualities of kingship in you. Before going to the Demon Realm, I thought it wouldn’t be bad for you to stand in a position of power here. However….

He narrowed his eyes thinly.

-That fool with the eyes of a king should never become one. I believed that if a soul steeped in arrogance, desire, and jealousy were to become the king of this family, it would crumble within ten years. But now my thoughts have changed.

Wrath shook his head vigorously, his thoughts having shifted entirely.

-That one with the royal eyes has now awakened the qualities of a king. Having regretted his garbage-like past and begun living anew, he seems destined to become as magnificent a ruler as you.

He regarded Karun exceptionally highly, waving his hand as though to suggest that Karun could even serve as the Head of House of Zigheart in his stead without issue.

-Your martial prowess far surpasses his, but the qualities required of a Head of House are not determined by martial strength alone.
‘That’s true enough.’

I chuckled softly and nodded in agreement.

‘There’s no law that the Head of House must always be the strongest.’

Zigheart surprisingly had no such doctrine requiring the family’s greatest swordsman to become the Head of House.
Among the Heads of House who had ascended to the Jade Throne in the past, there were those who had not reached the pinnacle of martial power.

At this present moment, the gap in martial prowess between myself and Karun had widened considerably, but while that could serve as a point in my favor, it hardly seemed to be a decisive factor.

-You seem to have little attachment to the position of Head of House.

Wrath narrowed his eyes as he regarded me.

-Do you not wish to become the Head of House?
‘No, that’s not it.’

I shook my head calmly.

‘Before, I desperately wanted to become the Head of House to protect the members of the Annex Building and Gwangpung Hall, but now it seems there’s no need for that.’

Had the old Karun, before his transformation, become the Head of House, the Annex Building itself would have been in danger. But he is different now.
Since he appears willing to treat everyone fairly regardless of who they are, it makes little difference whether I become the Head of House or Karun does.

‘Besides, if I became the Head of House, I’d lose considerable training time. Perhaps it’s better not to.’

Becoming the Head of House meant receiving reports on trivial matters and having to attend to them, so naturally my training time would diminish. As long as Karun fulfilled his role as Head of House well, there was no reason for me to become the Head of House.
no reason for me to become the Head of House.
It wasn’t there.

-Hmm? Besides, the war won’t end anytime soon anyway.

Wrath furrowed his brow sharply.

-Your victory is practically assured, yet you insist on training more? That’s truly obsessive!

He shook his head in exasperation before settling onto the Jade Throne with a bewildered expression.

‘You never know.’

I lifted my head slowly. As I gazed at the faint white light spreading across the black dawn sky, memories of the past shown to me by the first Patriarch of Zigheart surfaced in my mind.

‘The war with Eden might not be over.’

I made a silent vow never to forget as I gripped the Heavenly Sword and stepped into the Patriarch’s Hall, where golden light bloomed.

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“Sigh…”

I stopped before the Audience Chamber and caught my breath for a moment.

‘Impressive.’

From within the Audience Chamber, an elegant aura emanated like the swordplay of a seasoned warrior.
It was an early morning assembly, and with war preparations underway, more executives than ever had gathered in the Audience Chamber, radiating a cutting-edge presence. The very room felt like a single weapon.

‘So when I become the Patriarch, all these people will become my limbs.’

I had told Wrath it didn’t appeal to me much, but seeing the swordsmen before me, I felt both a slight burden and a growing anticipation.

‘I’m quite fickle, aren’t I.’

I chuckled softly and entered the Audience Chamber. The executives lined up below the platform immediately reacted to my presence—some drew sharp breaths, others averted their gaze, while some stared with excessive intensity.

Yet all their eyes conveyed the same emotion.

Reverence. It was the gaze one would cast upon a being who had transcended to a different realm, like Glen Zigheart—not merely another human.

‘This is amusing.’

I remained unchanged, yet people’s perceptions shifted with each accomplishment and display of power. As I walked toward the pillar where the hall masters stood, I wondered what their reaction would be if I became the Head of House.

“Raon! Did you rest well?”

Valdemar laughed brightly and waved his hand.

“Yes, thank you.”

I bowed my head, expressing gratitude that Valdemar had come all the way to the Annex Building.

“Good! Youth truly heals quickly. But…”

Valdemar lowered his eyebrows slightly and leaned in closer.

“What about my martial art?”

As had become his habit, he brought up the subject of martial arts the moment he saw me.

—Argh!

Wrath let out an exasperated cry.

—I’m sick of hearing that! Just make it for him already! It’s not difficult for you! These days, I actually feel sorry for that lump!
‘It’s difficult.’

I shook my head calmly.

‘I’m not just creating an ordinary martial art.’

Valdemar had reached the pinnacle of the Grand Master realm. Since I was preparing a martial art that could open the path for him to transcend, I needed more time for research.

“It will be completed soon. I’m certain you won’t regret the wait.”

I asked him to be patient a little longer and gave him a small wave.

“Really! Yes! I’ll wait as long as needed!”

Valdemar snorted excitedly at my assurance and returned to his seat.

“It’s been a while.”

I stood before the pillar and bowed my head to Karun.

“Mm.”

Karun said nothing in particular, simply nodding his chin calmly before turning his gaze forward once more.

“Well…”

I was about to speak to Karun when it happened.

Whoosh!

The inner doors of the Audience Chamber swung open, and Glen Zigheart, Sheryl, and Roen emerged and walked forward.
The three ascending the platform wore garments far more ornate than usual, yet their dark attire contrasted sharply with the light filtering through the windows, casting an even heavier atmosphere across the chamber.

“We greet the Head of House.”
“We greet the Head of House!”

Led by Karun’s salutation, every executive in the Audience Chamber dropped to one knee before Glen Zigheart, bowing their heads.

“Mm.”

Glen Zigheart surveyed each executive with quiet eyes before nodding.

“Rise, all of you.”

At his measured words, the executives realized the situation differed from usual, and they lifted their heads, beads of cold sweat forming on their brows.

“I am grateful that you gathered despite the early hour of my summons.”

Glen Zigheart slowly closed and opened his eyes as he thanked the executives for answering his urgent call.

“Though this should be a time to celebrate victory, now that Derus Robert and his forces have fallen, we still have enemies remaining.”

His eyes grew cold as he moved directly to the heart of the matter.

“Eden—our sworn adversary, one might say—still stands, and the Heavenly Demon, called the pinnacle of the Continent, remains unbroken.”

Through yesterday’s events, Glen Zigheart had come to acknowledge the Heavenly Demon, calling him the pinnacle of the Continent.

“I intend to engage the Heavenly Demon in a one-on-one duel to the death.”

Glen recounted to the Zigheart executives the conversation he had shared with the Heavenly Demon yesterday, his jaw settling with grave determination.

“A… a one-on-one duel to the death…?”
“We hold the advantage—is such a measure truly necessary?”
“No, that’s exactly right. If we leave the Heavenly Demon unchecked, the damage would be beyond imagination!”
“Indeed, only the Head of House can stand against the Heavenly Demon!”

The executives nodded in agreement with Glen’s words, exchanging murmurs with those around them.

“Through my exchange with the Heavenly Demon, I have come to recognize my own inadequacies. To overcome these shortcomings before facing the Heavenly Demon, I intend to undergo secluded cultivation.”

Glen lowered his crimson gaze and broached the true purpose for which he had summoned everyone here.

“S-secluded cultivation?”
“Did you say secluded cultivation, sir?”
“But the war hasn’t ended yet…”
“And inadequacies? What do you mean, Head of House!”

The executives raised their voices in concern, worried about the Zigheart without Glen present.

“I wish to set aside the grandiose titles of Head of the Zigheart Family, Northern Destruction King, Sword Saint, and Thunder Saint—to return, if only briefly, to being the swordsman Glen Zigheart. I hope you will understand. And…”

Glen turned his gaze calmly, regarding Karun and Raon in turn as they stood before the pillar.

“During this period, there are those I can trust and entrust the Family to, so there is no need for excessive concern.”

At his gesture, Karun advanced toward the platform without the slightest change in expression.

Thud.

Karun ascended the stairs one by one with solemn steps, as though his sole desire had ever been to walk upon this platform.

“First, the Central Martial Hall Master will assume responsibility for managing the Family.”

Glen nodded to Karun as though expressing his gratitude and trust.

“I will complete the mission flawlessly, without the slightest shortcoming.”

Karun stood at the edge of the platform beneath Glen Zigheart’s gaze and bowed his head. His words brimmed with confidence, yet the reddening of his earlobes and the trembling at his jaw revealed that even this perpetually composed man was gripped by considerable tension and excitement.

“Is it the Junmujeonju?”
“If it’s Karun, we can trust him!”
“That’s right. He made the Central Martial Hall the greatest!”
“It won’t be bad if we help him a little.”

The executives called out Karun’s name, their faith in his flawless character evident.

“While the Junmujeonju manages the Family Estate, I will enter seclusion alongside Gwangpung. Later, when Gwangpung emerges from seclusion first, the Junmujeonju and the temporary Head of House will exchange positions.”

Glen Zigheart nodded, indicating that Raon would also assume the role of temporary Head of House.

“Gwangpung as well?”
“Well, Gwangpung’s role in this war was significant.”
“To be honest, Gwangpung seems more suited for the Head of House position now.”
“Yes, his martial prowess is said to have transcended the transcendent realm.”
“Both are promising prospects.”

The executives wore subtle smiles, their expectations for Raon seemingly greater than those for Karun.

“We have concluded our business for today. Return now and focus on your duties.”

Glen Zigheart waved his hand, dismissing them and instructing them to concentrate on their daily tasks.

“How will things unfold from here?”
“Who knows. For now, Gwangpung seems to have the advantage.”
“In managing the Family Estate, things could be different. It’s not decided by the sword.”
“True, Gwangpung hasn’t been leading the organization for very long.”

The executives departed from the Audience Chamber in small groups, their conversation turning to Karun and Raon—those vying for the position of Head of House.

“Then I shall ask this of you.”

Glen Zigheart gave a brief nod, having already completed the handover of the Head of House duties to Karun.

“Yes.”

Karun raised his sword in a gesture of trust, offering Glen Zigheart a formal salute.

“There’s no need to be so tense. If you do as you have been doing, there will be no problems.”

Glen left those words as his final instruction and descended from the platform in the Audience Chamber.

“….”

Karun still couldn’t believe he was standing on that platform, and he swallowed dryly as he caressed the Jade Throne.

‘Quite the sight.’

I watched Karun gazing at the Jade Throne for a long while and smiled faintly. Even from this moment alone, I could sense how desperately he had yearned for the position of Head of House.

“Let us depart.”

Glen Zigheart made a light gesture toward me.

“Time is not on our side.”

He looked at me, suggesting we begin our secluded training immediately.

“Understood.”

I nodded and was about to leave the Audience Chamber.

“Wait, no—that’s not right.”

Glen Zigheart grasped my shoulder and changed our direction.

“The place where we will conduct our secluded training is below this.”

He pointed downward with his finger, a sinister smile crossing his face.

“Since you said you would aid my secluded training, you are prepared to die while wielding your sword, yes?”

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