Ulmer spent the next couple of days in Edward’s estate doing nothing much other than meditating and relaxing himself.To most people, that’s what it looked like.However, in truth, Ulmer was practicing and mastering all of his new skills in his mind. And Dove helped him with that.Nobody bothered him because he told them not to. He didn’t even eat food or drink water, for that matter.And then, he stepped out of his room on the day before the Noble Games.The entire Foster family were already leaving for the Games, and he joined them, wearing simple clothing.Even the maids and butlers were wearing pretty attire, but Ulmer was not.“So, how many people will be participating?” Ulmer asked Edward.“In hundreds,” he replied.“Will it be a one-staged battle royale, or… will there be multiple rounds?” Ulmer asked.“Well, who doesn’t like some drama?” Edward said. “The initial rounds will weed out the weak and worthless. The later rounds are where the fun begins.”“Many noble children also
The Noble Games had just begun as the Foster family arrived there.It wasn’t that long of a journey as these games were happening in the capital city itself, albeit in a closed off grounds, where the commoners were not allowed entrance, unless they were accompanying the nobles.Inside the Noble Game Grounds, which were hundreds of acres wide, it looked like a festival. There were lots of stores open and selling many things, and there were challenge shops where nobles could participate and earn points.There were already hundreds of young nobles taking written tests to prove themselves in literature, history, and other things.The beautiful thing about these Noble Games was that even the participants' families could chip in by earning points.Edward participated in throwing needles and shooting the rising balloons. He earned forty points by shooting four balloons at a time. He used four needles to achieve that.These points could be used by Edward in other stores to buy food, or he cou
The Foster family, like every other noble family, had reached the Royal Quarters, where the royal family members were staying so that they could greet them.It was like a mini court inside, where the emperor and his family were all sitting in their respective seats.The maids and butlers stayed outside while the Foster family entered. Mirianne brought Ulmer along with her.Edward and others kept their heads lowered as they entered, and they kneeled before the emperor. Ulmer also kneeled, though a bit late.“Why is he wearing a mask?” Neodus asked. He was the son of the emperor.“Let him be,” the emperor, Dylan Vikil Craig, stated. He was an old man in his hundreds. “Do not disrespect the guest of the Foster family.”“Y-Yes, Father,” Neodus didn’t like it, but he couldn’t talk back to his father, the emperor.“Your Majesty,” Edward’s wife voiced her mind, “regarding my daughter’s marriage with your grandson…”“Mm…” Dylan looked at Vincent who remained silent. “I’m not God to know what’
Dylan’s gaze shifted over to Ulmer. “What is your name, Son?”Everyone was surprised that he called a stranger a ‘son.’What was Ulmer supposed to say now? He wouldn’t lie, but if he were to give an answer, he’d be giving his identity away to Brianna, and he didn’t want to do that just yet.Ulmer lifted his head and looked at the emperor whose level he could see. It was level 99. But there was a question mark next to his level as if suggesting that he was not at full health or something.“The Emperor is asking you a question,” Neodus said. “Why aren't you answering? Did your head grow heavier because you managed to get a wild card for the competition?”Vincent’s gaze also turned sharp. His mother quickly said, “No matter how many people participate, it’ll be my son who’s winning it.”“My name is…” Ulmer said, “Knight Beater.”A brief silence followed.Nobody liked his response, but then the emperor suddenly started laughing. “Hahaha,” he almost shed a tear from laughing so much.Nobod
As Ulmer left with the Foster family, Brianna was looking at Ulmer. (Is it just my imagination, or why does he give off a familiar feeling?)Ulmer briefly glanced toward her. When his gaze met with her’s, she felt something stirring in her heart, which made her hand touch her chest.Vincent noticed that. (This bastard… Is he trying to mess with my woman?) He clenched his fists. (I will crush you in the competition.)Vincent’s mom took him to a separate room. Neodus also entered the room. They gave him multiple systems to temporarily boost his level as well as his skills. This wasn’t against the rules in the competition because one would not be able to use any system unless they were accepted by the system. However, compared to the nobles, the systems that the royals had were of another level, so this improved the chances of Vincent reaching the final round very much.“Win the games, and then claim the prize as well as the princess,” Neodus told him. “Then my dad will have no choice bu
Within two minutes, a spare metal block was brought over and was installed firmly into the holes in the ground so that it wouldn’t budge.This time, the block was bigger, so many people began to complain. However, the event manager told everyone that the density of the block was still the same. Still and all, some people kept hissing and complaining.It was Ulmer’s turn now.Brianna had already left, and even the Foster family had also left. They probably expected him to easily win this round.“Are you watching?” Ulmer asked.“Yes,” Ayana and others from his family replied.Ulmer was using the light stone to send the data of whatever he was seeing. This data was projected on the house wall with the help of the clone’s eyes.“It feels like I’m the one participating in the games,” Suki excitedly said. “Break that big rock into two pieces, Brother!”Kale also clapped in excitement. Dustin and Robin were in the background, looking nervous.“Here I go. This one’s for Suki,” Ulmer punched t
The knight of noble Branwen was the first one that stepped onto the stage.“Hahaha,” Branwen was laughing outside, but on the inside, he was crying. (Dammit. What cursed luck I have. My noble is at level 63. He’s probably going to lose against that young man they call the Knight Beater.) Though he couldn’t see Ulmer’s face, he still recognized him from how the people were referring to him.Branwen was the second noble that had come to Ulmer’s home and met him. He was at level 69 but had high aspirations of becoming a top noble.Nobody from the royal family came to watch as this was just the third round.“I’m Denge,” the blue-haired knight introduced himself. “I pledge my loyalty for Lord Branwen. He still wishes that you work for him.”“I don’t work for anyone,” Ulmer replied. “Tell that to your lord.”“You leave me no choice,” Denge unsheathed his sword and swung it in a circular manner, creating water out of thin air. “Diligent Waterfall Jolt!”Like a growing arm, the water burst fo
“So you have seen through my level, huh…” Alveron smiled. “You are indeed interested. No wonder ‘she’ told me to deal with you now itself.”“She? Who is she?” Ulmer asked out of intrigue.“You don’t need to know because you’re going to lose,” Alveron said.“Everyone who showed such confidence before me left crying,” Ulmer replied. “You are going to be no exception.”“You’ve got a big mouth, young man, but can you really give me a proper fight which I haven't had in a long time?” Alveron said.“That depends on you.”“We’ll see about that,” Alveron unsheathed his sword, and straight away, Ulmer felt a tremendous invisible pressure pushing him down even though his opponent didn’t make any move.“What is this?” Ulmer frowned. “Gravity?”“Correct,” Alveron slashed sword diagonally. “Gravity Eruption!”Ulmer was forcibly pulled toward the sword.BANG~~!!The sword struck Ulmer’s cross-arm block, and a strong pulling force spread out in every direction.It was so powerful that the audience f