Reincarnated with the King’s Power

Chapter 10

“You’re being excessively generous.”

Killian gazed at the three medicine bottles Loen had left behind.

The one with the silver contents was a decoction made from processing the magic stone of a Half Lycanthrope, while the red and blue ones were a vitality enhancer and a mana enhancer.

She had even prepared separate enhancers, worried that he might not be able to handle the medicine's potency.

“If she's this confident, it must have the efficacy of a secret medicine…… and if the side effects are minimized, should I consider it at the level of a spiritual medicine ?”

Secret medicine and spiritual medicine.

Though perceived as similar in meaning by the world, the two had a significant difference.

A secret medicine could bring about explosive growth while shouldering risks, whereas a spiritual medicine led to stable but appropriate growth.

An apothecary who could create a low-grade secret or spiritual medicine was guaranteed the treatment of a mid-grade apothecary in any family they joined.

If that was the general standard, what about the Half Lycanthrope's magic stone, personally processed by Loen Favre?

“A high-grade spiritual medicine. It's best to think of it that way.”

I had grasped enough about her while working for ten days.

She was someone who possessed a deeper attainment than myself in the matters of medicinal preparations , drugs , and chemical reactions.

‘She's not one to make empty promises.’

Killian decided to accept her goodwill.

He drank the vitality enhancer and the mana enhancer at regular intervals.

The strength in his entire body surged, and the mana within him overflowed. Just the two drugs alone made him feel as if he had reached 2-star.

Finally.

Gulp.

He emptied the silver medicine bottle.

The moment the liquid, which had flowed down his throat and esophagus, felt like it was mixing with his mana.

“……!!”

A pain as if his heart was being clawed by sharp nails erupted.

If a typical 1-star knight who hadn't drunk the two enhancers had taken it, his heart would have been crushed, leading to death.

The pain subsided before long.

And.

Another heart, which had been quietly observing the situation, reacted.

Ssssss.

The Mana Heart.

The pulsating second heart gently drew in the energy that had spread throughout his body.

It was a natural process, like two colors mixing.

The familiar sensation he had felt when forging his Mana Heart came back to him.

He listened to the two heartbeats.

Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump.

Sssssssss.

As the harmony created by the heart and the Mana Heart built up, a new realm approached.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

Thump. Thump.

Thump.

Half a day, a full day, and another half a day.

The chirping of birds as the day broke, the sound of insects in the quiet night, and the sound of Haman's footsteps cautiously entering and leaving the room were repeated countless times.

How much time had passed?

When the two heartbeats had regained their stability and he opened his eyes, breathing gently.

“The time it takes to reach Superhuman will be considerably shortened.”

Killian realized his Mana Heart had reached 4-star.

***

There were numerous reception rooms in the Eurasia family.

Though their sizes and locations varied, the servants would often point to the third mistress's reception room as the most splendid.

Killian wore an indifferent expression as he stood before such a reception room.

It had been two days since he had reached the 4-star realm, and nearly three weeks had passed since his enjoyable meeting with Julian.

During that time, there had been contact from several knights and chamberlains, including Rhodos, but he had refused them flatly. He didn't want to waste time on useless matters.

Today was another ordinary day, but.

“Head Chamberlain Haman is desperately looking for you in the mistress's reception room.”

A man who identified himself as Emma Eurasia's guard knight had suddenly appeared and said so.

“Why is the one who went to the apothecary there?”

“See for yourself. I'll just say that the longer it takes, the worse it will be for the chamberlain.”

It was nothing short of a threat.

How could they have such an attitude towards a young master of the family, no matter how incompetent?

Killian let out a sigh at his own position, which he was made to realize every time.

“That Haman fellow. To get himself kidnapped within the family so carelessly.”

Even as he clicked his tongue, he had no choice but to grab the Cheonghwageom and leave the room.

That was why Killian was now standing in front of Emma Eurasia's reception room.

Not long after, a knight he had never seen before appeared through the opened door.

“The mistress is waiting.”

He didn't even offer a sword salute, his attitude overbearing.

Despite his status as a young master, he was not being treated properly by the family's retainers.

‘To protect what's mine, one needs strength.’

It would have been a difficult task for the past Killian.

“Just guide me.”

“Fourth Young Master, it would be wise to watch your mouth in front of the mistress.”

“I'll handle it myself. Just guide me properly.”

I could feel the knight's surprise at the unexpected response.

He moved his lips as if to say something.

“Didn't you say the mistress was waiting? You're slower than you look.”

“……Follow me.”

After walking for another five minutes in an awkward silence, he was finally able to meet the owner of the reception room.

“Fourth Young Master. Welcome.”

Emma Eurasia.

The mother of the Third Young Master, the only daughter of the Sepia Merchant Guild, and the third mistress of Eurasia.

She, adorned in a splendid dress and jewelry, welcomed him with open arms.

“…….”

Killian stared behind her without answering. There were four men there.

The familiar faces were Rhodos and Haman, and the other two men seemed to be Emma's guard knights.

Soon, the man who had guided Killian joined them, standing at attention next to her.

Three guard knights.

But that wasn't what was important.

“You've made a mess of him.”

Unlike the others, Haman was on his knees.

His face was swollen, and blood was splattered on the floor.

It seemed that the one who had laid a hand on him was not the knights, but Emma.

“Young…… Master……”

As Haman opened his mouth with a hoarse voice.

Thump.

One of the knights stomped on his head.

“You dull-witted fool, don't speak carelessly.”

The words were directed at Haman, but his gaze was on Killian.

If you speak carelessly, you will soon end up like this. It seemed like a warning.

“Enough. Do not be rude in front of a guest. Fourth Young Master, please have a seat.”

Emma pointed to a tea table prepared on one side, but Killian's gaze remained fixed on Haman.

“You're in a sorry state, aren't you?”

“Young Master…… I am…… fine……”

“I told you to prepare the medicine, so why are you here?”

“Young Master…… right now……”

“That's enough. We'll hear the details when we get back.”

I confirmed that his will was not broken, despite his battered appearance.

Only then did Killian meet the eyes of the family's mistress.

“I heard you had business with me.”

“Seeing you take care of your person first, you've matured. But why did you refuse my summons?”

‘A snake-like woman.’

It wasn't difficult to discern the viciousness hidden behind her elegant appearance.

“You have a peculiar taste in entertaining guests, my lady mistress?”

“How dare you!!”

“Insolent!!”

“Fourth Young Master, show some respect!!”

Rhodos and the three guard knights raised their voices at the question that was close to a sneer.

On the other hand, a look of interest bloomed on Emma Eurasia's face.

‘His gaze has changed.’

He was a brat who was looked down upon as the family's trash. But now, he exuded the same aura as the First and Second Young Masters, who were called geniuses.

‘Did he really have some kind of awakening?’

The gaunt, wretched child was gone, and a man with the eyes of a knight was glaring at her.

Fortunately, taming people, regardless of age or gender, was one of Emma's long-standing hobbies.

“Interesting. Beyond my expectations.”

“The same goes for me.”

At Emma's signal, one of the guard knights stepped forward.

A bluish mana rose from his body.

“I can no longer stand by and watch!!”

‘A 4-star master. No, the entry-level of 5-star?’

He wasn't just emitting mana indiscriminately like Julian, but was targeting and pressuring his opponent. It was a skill that couldn't be done unless one was at least 5-star.

Killian awakened his dormant Mana Heart.

Ssssss.

4-star.

A high-density mana that he had achieved two days ago and had only just mastered today enveloped his body.

“Do you think all Mana Hearts are the same?”

The knights' eyes twitched at the obvious provocation.

Of the three guard knights, only one man maintained his composure.

Zodiac, a 5-star knight.

Unlike the other two knights, he had mastered 5-star and was the head of Emma's guards.

His eyes narrowed as he scanned the Fourth Young Master's form.

‘He's completely defending against the pressure. So, defeating Young Master Julian wasn't a coincidence after all. No, even so…….’

He gestured with his eyes, and another knight stepped forward.

“Be careful with your words towards the mistress, Fourth Young Master.”

Killian ignored the knight's warning and turned his gaze to the man who was emitting a faint mana.

‘This one looks like a 5-star master.’

Two at the entry-level of 5-star, and one 5-star master.

“That's excessive for a woman's guard.”

“What?!!”

“To dare……!!”

Ignoring the knights' reactions, Killian drew up his mana.

Tzzzzzz.

The lacking strength in his limbs and the firmness of his core were filled.

Strengthening the entire body using mana. It was a skill that a knight who had mastered 4-star could readily use.

Emma, who had been watching quietly, let out a laugh.

“Baring your fangs with a meager achievement is what amateurs do.”

As if to add weight to her words, the knights' presence grew even stronger.

Whoooosh. Whoooooosh.

The wind swirled in the reception room as the presence of the knights trying to crush him and Killian, who was holding his ground, clashed.

“If you just stand there and endure, won't the Mana Heart you worked so hard to create be shattered? Stop wasting time and give up your resistance.”

“For the mistress of Eurasia to be of this level. How much further do you plan to disappoint me?”

“This brat, still!!”

“If you give the order, I will bring him to his knees immediately!!”

Shhhring. Shring.

The two 5-star knights drew their swords, showing their loyalty.

Just that alone intensified the pressure crushing his body.

‘It's definitely still not enough.’

Compared to the solidly established Mana Heart, his less-trained body was still weak.

If he just kept enduring like this, his heart would give out before his Mana Heart did.

He had to finish the situation before the brats in front of him noticed.

“You are also not worthy of bearing the name of Eurasia.”

Killian drew the Cheonghwageom with a familiar motion.

Fwoosh.

A red flame. A red flame erupted along the blade.

Two knights charged, and Zodiac stood in front of the mistress to block.

Killian took in the movements of the knights who were closing the distance.

And.

First Group.

He drew the Cheonghwageom in the air, from left to right, from bottom to top.

Fwoooosh.

The red flame that bloomed obscured the vision of the two charging knights.

Then, Second Flash.

The two knights let out groans and were sent flying by a swiftly thrust stab.

The eyes of the mistress and Rhodos, who were watching from behind, widened.

To their eyes, which had not forged Mana Hearts, it only looked as if he had swung his sword in the air a few times.

Zodiac was the only one who had properly grasped the situation.

‘What kind of nonsense is this…….’

He had formally trained in the sword and had experienced countless subjugations and duels.

Even for him, it was not an easy task to send two 5-star knights flying by swinging his sword twice.

‘It wasn't carelessness.’

His intuition and instincts as a knight were telling him.

That the opponent in front of him defeating the 2-star knight, the Third Young Master, and sending two guard knights flying were all not a matter of luck.

‘A 5-star master.’

Zodiac recognized that the Fourth Young Master's level was on par with his own.

‘Dangerous.’

Gulp.

He swallowed dryly and tensed his muscles.

It was a tension he hadn't felt in a long time, since he had been employed by the Sepia Merchant Guild.

Towards that Zodiac.

“Next. Come at me.”

Killian, engulfed in the red flame, showed a harmless smile.