Three days after Arydliz granted Arx permission to enter Yribdeinos, Arx diligently penned letters of invitation to their relatives, particularly reaching out to distant kin and the esteemed rulers of the Agryz empire, the Viernes Royal Family. Among these invitations, Arx ensured to extend a warm welcome to his mother Lyria's family, the Vonenwals, known for their expertise in magic rather than swordsmanship. Despite their formidable reputation, the Vonenwals shared a surprisingly cordial relationship with the Azarkeys, fostering a unique bond that transcended mere blood ties.

The following day, a carriage pulled up to the front gate of the Azarkey residence, signaling the arrival of the first guests ahead of the family gathering. Arx hurried to greet the visitors, only to be greeted with a joyful exclamation.

???: "Arx!"

The beauty of Agryz, Princess Amyr, rushed forward and enveloped Arx in a warm embrace.

Arx: "Amyr! It's been too long. How long has it been?"

Arx's delight was evident in his voice as he welcomed her.

Arx: "Wait a minute, aren't I taller than you now, Amyr?"

Amyr: "Tsk, you just had a growth spurt, that's all!"

With a playful roll of her eyes and a crossed-arm stance, Princess Amyr retorted, and the two shared a hearty laugh.

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Amyr Viernes, the 17-year-old princess of the Agryz Empire, possesses inherent magic as a rare Arcana, granting her the ability to manipulate Crimson Blood, an extraordinary seventh element. Despite her seclusion within the castle walls, she's skilled in music and swordsmanship. Amyr shares a competitive spirit with her cousin Arx and excels in various forms of Crimson Blood Manipulation, utilizing her unique abilities for battle and personal growth.

Arx: "Huh? Aren't His and Her Highness not with you?"

Amyr: "Oh, they're busy with something. They only sent a few escorts with me."

Arx: "Is that so?"

He then extended an invitation to Amyr for a cup of tea. The two cousins conversed for a while until Amyr interjected.

Amyr: "By the way, why did you suddenly want to enter Yribdeinos?"

Arx: "Well, five of my trusted associates ventured into Yribdeinos without my knowledge, and they managed to convince me to follow suit. Additionally, there's Aleria, who's been ascending the ranks within Yribdeinos. According to Siesta, she's dominated every duel she's participated in and ranks just below the five blades. I thought it might be beneficial to her ascent to teach her my sword technique."

Amyr: "Hah! I remember when we were little, you always asked me to train with you, but I kept declining because of how exhausting your methods were."

Arx: "Oh yeah, I did. Speaking of training, I asked your butler, Fredrick, about what you've been up to lately. He mentioned that you've been learning swordsmanship from a mere book. I expected no less from the genius princess. However, was everything he said true?"

Amyr: "Fredrick would never lie, and yes... it's true. I stumbled upon that book by accident, and it piqued my interest. Fredrick said it was a gift given to me on my birthday three years ago. I've been training in the backyard every day since then... I've read and learned the entirety of the book. There was a message written on the last page: 'If you're interested in learning the rest of the book's content, come tell me, and I shall teach you the rest.' I couldn't continue training, so I sent a few servants to look for the person who sent it to me, but to no avail..."

Amyr said with a disappointed look, and Arx stood up, offering her a hand with a sense of relief.

Arx: "Come with me to the training grounds. I'll teach you everything about the book."

This surprised Amyr, and she responded,

Amyr: "How could you teach me if you don't even know the swordsmanship I'm learning, nor have you read the book?"

Arx smirked and replied,

Arx: "Maybe because... I was the one who wrote and gave you that book."

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