I created my own system

Chapter 70 Troubles after troubles

My pov again

Experience tales at m-vl-e-mpyr

So I can say I did well but I felt more frustrated than before.

First the name Celestio on the list and...second the broken Excalibur.

"Could that guy sneaked the sword and brought it to the monastery as a symbol of loyalty?"

[My Creator the War of Faith happened 200 years ago, and this man is only similar in age to the current emperor]

"Could it be someone else inside the palace? since we can't connect them just because he is part of the imperial family"

[Possibly]

"So the main reason they could invade the palace was due to someone from the inside helping them out"

But this person should have existed since the time of the War of Faith.

[It's becoming more troublesome Creator, you can't touch anyone from the imperial family. It is against the creed of the Lionheart family]

My heart began to beat recklessly wrapping my head with thoughts that seemed unnecessary right now.

"Should I convey this to him?"

[The duke?]

"Yes I can't say this to Mother she might asked the emperor to cancel my mission"

[And you can't let her do that since you became attached ]

I sigh it seems I am still too young for missions like this. I could easily get attached resulting in my emotions invading my decision.

"My head hurts a bit"

[It's because your thoughts aren't aligned with your emotions]

All I could do was sigh

"Jeremiah"

[Yes Creator]

"Use your sensor and find any information about him"

[I will]

"I'll call that man"

I think the issue became much bigger since a member of the imperial family was involved. I don't know if I can report this to his majesty but someone has to know about it.

I took out my communication bracelet and dial the communication code of that man.

As the device glows a static sound comes after, and from a jamming of unknown sounds it turns into a clear deep voice of a man.

{Boy is that you?}

"Yes it's me, old man"

The person whose main contribution to my life is creating me and marrying my mother. The Duke of Lionheart Duchy, Helios Lionheart.

{Are you sure about what you discover}

"Yes I'll send you the files I have a copy"

{Anything else? Are there any more things I need to know?}

His question got me thinking, should I tell him about Excalibur?

A series of thoughts jam my head but in the end, I should still tell him. After all, he might have a piece of information I have no knowledge of.

"Old man listen carefully there is another thing that I discovered from the tenth temple"

{I am listening}

"Excalibur, I found a broken Excalibur in the archbishop's office"

There was silence and I could not hear a single word from him.

{Alright}

I could feel the anger in his voice it seemed that the oath was taking effect, now I know it wasn't only me.

I'll study the oath later, my focus should be the sword Excalibur and that guy from the imperial family.

{Can you say it again? The name of the guy from the imperial family?}

"It's Nero, Nero von Celestio"

{I'll remember that....about Excalibur do you have it with you?}

"Yes, should I give it to you?"

{No, the sword shall remain with you}

For a moment I think his contemplating about something.

{Boy I will send you every file about Nero, for now, your discovery shall remain only between us and the people who were with you when you trespassed the tenth temple. Under any circumstances, you shall not disclose to others, especially towards the imperial soldiers. You understand boy?}

"Yes, I understand"

{Good, I'll locate that guy, his last appearance was when he was betrothed towards the princess of the kingdom of Nadezhda}

"So he is a king now"

{Yes he is}

I massage my head feeling more irritated, then suddenly I remembered something.

"That Nero guy who is he again besides being a member of the imperial family?"

{Nero was actually the older brother of our current emperor}

"If he is, why did he not become the emperor?"

{It is a very long story I believe that is not our current objective}

"Okay please do send his information to me"

{I will, by the way, does your mother know about this?}

Not good here comes the question I dreaded to hear.

"No" I said intensely waiting for his reply.

However, he didn't speak.

Hey, old man why not try to say something?

{So you called me without telling your mother?}

"Yes"

{Are you trying to get me beat up?}

"Yes"

{If she found out I tolerated this dangerous act. Your mother might actually kill me}

"And I pray for that," I said blankly staring at his image which was generated by my bracelet.

{Alright, I suppose you called knowing you would get scolded after accepting such a dangerous job. You wanted someone to get all the blame so you approached me}

"Well yes but you are also the only person that could help me"

{Let us move on from your mission, since this is the first time you called after such a long while, you should at least tell me about your current plan}

"What plan?"

I heard a chuckle coming from him which soon resulted in a smirk.

{Your revenge plan, I believe you have been delaying it}

"I'll finish this mission first then I'll deal with my brother.... And also with you"

I saw a smirk reigning over his face as if he was confident about himself.

{Do that and I will welcome your hatred with open arms. Well then since I heard everything I must hear I should end this call now}

"Yes maybe we should, good night Duke Lionheart"

{Yes, thank you, boy}

His voice then disappeared along with his holographic projection.

"It is done"

I went to my bed letting the soft mattress encase my body.

"I am tired"

[Is there anything you wish to do?]

"If possible I want to find the oath and analyze it"

[I shall do my best though it might be very difficult to do so]

"It's okay just do what you can"

[Affirmative]

Maybe I should update the system first that way analyzing the oath could be done easier.

[Are you sure you want to put all the remaining stat points in the system upgrade?]

"Yes, that way you will be able to analyze the oath properly. Also, I think analytical skills and spell hypothesis could help us out in copying their techniques"

[Then I shall commence with the upgrade]

After such words, Jeremiah focuses on upgrades.

"Now then I should also upgrade myself"

I stood up from my bed and walked my way to the backyard of the dormitory.

The night made the sky dark, I breathed slowly feeling the fresh chilly breeze with the sound of crickets touching my ears.

"I should train harder"

At this rate not just elite families but a king had allied towards the monastery. For how long did this alliance start?

As I swung the wooden sword in my hand my entire body suddenly became heavier.

"What brought you here, professor"

"I was patrolling the area when I noticed you, you are working hard despite being strong already"

"Me strong? I believe that word is still too far for me"

"Really? I don't think so"

Then without me knowing a wooden sword began to dance right in front of me.

"Move your weapon I'll teach you since I have free time"

His attack went in, it was fast and each move continued to numb me. The gears in my head began to move, calculating every possible step he was about to take.

With the fast pace of attacks, I found myself bleeding but my mind remained focused until I could finally keep up with my professor's attack.

"Good you are reading me well but..."

He crouches low, and his wooden sword dives in below before swiftly rising, angling it upwards aiming for my chin. It was a strike I didn't notice, however as I put on my guard the supposedly slash turned into a stab. Professor Adolfo changed the movement of his sword and aimed it at my abdomen. With his sudden change of attack, I didn't perceive it well so it went completely to my stomach.

"Impressive" the professor commented seeing how I manipulated my ki to protect myself.

"At this rate, I might actually teach you a sword technique"

"Whatever you say"

I move a bit to put some distance which he immediately crosses, his movements move so fast as if he is teleporting.

[However, he doesn't teleport]

"Yes," All I could do was agree with him as arrows began to flood my eyes.

"Hmmm?"

My sudden improvement made my professor increase his speed causing me to step back. Although I seem to be losing I was able to deflect all his attacks.

I moved my weapon initiating an attack when I felt my body sluggish.

"That's off"

[It's the sword technique of professor Adolfo Creator. Each strike takes out energy from his opponent]

"I see no wonder I feel heavy"

"I am really impressed, student Apollo did you know how many strikes it took to make you tired like that?"

I frown because I never really counted each attack I received, so all I can do is shake my head.

"It is ten thousand....little boy it took me ten thousand strikes to make kneel like that"