The battle at Stratham Bridge ended with casualties on both sides. Valcke's troops chose to retreat by treating their wounded soldiers, as did the border troops in Atrea. While they were retreating, Giselle cried bitterly on the bridge, looking at the abyss below. She was devastated to lose her talented brother, never expecting Tobias to die so soon. Thompson and Darwin were also saddened but not as devastated as Giselle was. Darwin walked through the pouring rain toward Stratham Bridge to get to his sister. "The border troops are going down the river to find Tobias' body," Darwin said. "Can't you see? The river's flow is so strong. How can you find him then?" asked Giselle, eyes red as she turned to look at her brother Darwin. "I know, but trust me, they'll find him," said Darwin, crouching beside Giselle as his right hand rubbed her back, trying to ease the sadness in her heart. In the end, Giselle listened to what Darwin said. She trusted that the border troops would be able t

*** The next day. Tobias' health was much better than last night. The headache that had hit his head disappeared three hours after the fight with the debt collectors. Now, he woke up earlier than Muino, who still slept on his bed. He took a piece of paper and left a message for the old man. It was a promise to come back after arriving in Stratham. Tobias also thanked Muino for letting him borrow his horse and gave him his best sword. "Hey, Amu," Tobias said, summoning his divine system. [Yes. Do you need anything, Master?] "How many people came from the same world as me before?" asked Tobias. [Transmigration of souls is the authority of the gods. A system like mine created by them wouldn't be able to figure it out] "I see, huh? Looks like I'll have to find out myself," Tobias replied. Once everything was ready, the young man stepped out of the house while carrying two swords on his body's right and left sides. He walked near the stables and found two horses already awake; they

As Tobias agreed to their offer, the back gate of Archibald's residence opened, allowing Tobias to leave the house and the city. None of Valcke's soldiers dared to approach him or even attack Tobias. Several people had been injured by Tobias' attacks; Valcke's soldiers were not stupid. Safety was more important than the man's life which wasn't worth a platoon of Valcke troops. "Bring the wounded troops to be treated. Make sure none of the soldiers attacks him," said the man who used magic, his higher position than the soldiers made them immediately obey the man's words. "Why did you let him go? Couldn't he be a threat to us in the future?" asked one of the men who happened to be standing near the magic user. "If we don't release him, I'm afraid he'll kill everyone in this place," explained the man, thinking of the worst that could happen if Tobias got angry and killed everyone in the Archibald residence. "His power is truly extraordinary and unknown to us. The wise choice is to le

*** The next day Tobias' health was much better than yesterday; even the young man felt he had fully recovered. He wore navy blue long-sleeved clothes with black pants, both of which Giselle had prepared before. On the right and left waist, two katana-type swords of different colors were attached; one was dark blue, while the other was black. For the next several battles, Tobias would use the black sword instead of the blue one since he didn't have full rights to it yet. There was a soft knock on the door to Tobias' room. The young man ordered the man to open the door, revealing a soldier wearing white armor standing behind the door. A soldier with white armor indicated that he was part of the city and noble forces, while a soldier with black was a royal soldier. "Lady Giselle expects your presence in the town square," the man replied. Tobias nodded as he told him that he would be leaving soon. Tobias walked over to the medium-sized mirror on the wall. The young man could see tha

"Yes. We are the House of Archibald," Tobias replied.The two people in front of Tobias couldn't hide their surprise. It never came to their minds that their children would be trained by the honorable nobles of the Atrea region.They bowed low, feeling honored that the House of Archibald would accept their two children."We don't know how to thank you, Lord and Lady Archibald," the man replied."You don't have to do that. Live healthy and happy. That's what you should do for your children," said Giselle."Raise your head. There's no need to kneel like that," Tobias pleaded.The young man hated such an attitude so much that he felt they were lower in status than the nobles. Since Tobias was still Taichi, the culture of mutual respect and not being arrogant over titles was deeply ingrained in him.That was why he didn't like when people thought they or other nobles were special. Tobias' different attitude amazed the two of them. They were so lucky to meet Tobias and Giselle.The two sta