Chapter . 1 : 10 years ago Agreement

Magical Sun Era 7920 , Lower season ( January 06 ) ,

Burning Flame Kingdom , Castle City

When Yan Gu walked out from the Clan Hall , he was greeted by fresh air of outside world after 3 years of seclusion.

"Hais , it's good to embrace the fresh world "

With a smile , he looked around , only to be greeted by bunch of trashes around the compound of Clan Hall .

The Clan occupied 1200 meter square land in Castle City , Clan has a huge three floor Tower located in West side which is a library. In the East is a 5 floor Tower, it's a Cultivation Tower where Mages and Warriors would cultivate but it needs large amount of Magic Crystal since it's a Magical Treasure. In the North lies 9 floor tower , it is a Training Tower where Mages and Warriors would train themselves. And in the South lies Mission Hall , Merit Hall , Classes , Dorms and few Buildings for Clansmen to live .

The Clan is protected by Tier 7 Sacred Magic Formation . The Clan was right now in total mess but Yan Gu didn't bother to clean it . Right now his priority was to join another Clan and learn how the Clan works .

"While learning how the Clan works , I will be searching talent for the clan at the same time. It will be like , one stone yet two kills "

He felt proud of himself and moved at the center of the Clan before he cried .

"Come !!" All the Towers in Clan are a Magical Treasure which is why they only follows the order from their masters and no one else . Heeding his call , they all flew toward him while shrinking in the size of tiny toys .

Those 3 Towers flew in front of him before he stored them inside his Spatial Ring that he got from inside his bedroom . Inside the Spatial Ring were some few Money and treasures.

Turning around , he watched a huge Tower that had 30 Floor . He kept on watching the Tower before he said with a smile .

"One day , I shall return for you big guy "

With that , using Tier 4 Magic Spell [ Blink ] , he disappeared from the previous spot he was in .

While at the meantime in Castle Family Compound

Castle Family is the one that governs the Castle City and other 20 - 30 Cities in Burning Flame Kingdom with the title of Marquess . Marquess Elanev Castle , a Tier 4 Fire Mage and his wife Marchionne Cleric Castle , Tier 2 Water Mage are the two overlords . They are under Prince and above the Rank that exceeds Prince and no one else.

Their Mansion occupies 1700 meter square land . There are numerous Guards at the level of Tier 3 Swordsmen and also Tier 2 - 3 Mages protecting the Mansion with some few Tier 3 Knights too.

Today , on the land of Marquess Elanev , stood a very brave Warrior with the strength of Tier 3 even though he was only 23 this year !! A 23 year old young man with the strength of Tier 3 Warrior was consider miracle even in Empires !!

He was tall and mature looking , his eyes seem an evidence of his suffering that he went until now . Equipped in heavy white Armour and holding a long board sword , he was calm and compose .

His name was Kiba Stronoff , 23 this year. 10 years ago , he had sign a contract with Marquess that he would become strong man and come to ask for his daughter's hand in marriage and today was the day to fulfil the agreement .

13 years ago , when he was just a struggling weak boy , he was still struggling to survive in this cruel world by stealing from others. One day he had a very beautiful encounter with the daughter of Marquess Elanev and he didn't knew about that she was Marquess Elanev daughter.

Slowly with time , he worked hard and even joined a small Baron family and became a soldier. This world was the world where only strength and power matters so he was easily recruited seeing his Tier 1 Warrior cultivation . He couldn't learn Magic because of not having wealth and influence so he had to rely on Body Training. But his unyielding Will and Determination gave him many opportunities to grow strong .

At the age of 11 , he joined his first war , learned cruelty and how to kill others. Climed the ladder called Status by killing and growing up. Eventually earned the title of [ Young War Demon ]. He was eventually able to reach the heart of his lover , Lady Adellia Castle.

Their love life was going all fine but Marquess Elanev didn't liked the relationship between them because even though Kiba was rising star in his generation , he still didn't had influence and background which leaded Marquess Elanev to disagree with their Relationship. But seeing the determination of Kiba , Marquess Elanev gave him one chance. The Agreement between them was .

[ Within 10 years of time , he needs to reach Tier 3 Warrior and fight with some few Warriors and Mages if he wanted to marry her ]

Since that day , Kiba has been only focusing himself in getting Stronger and Stronger. And fortunately , he has completed first part of the Agreement and now it was time for him to fulfil the second part of the Agreement.

Before taking Lady Adellia , he needs to defeat some few suitors of her .

Kiba stood in the middle of field while leaking terrifying Aura from his body , unconsciously . The Aura was illuminating the scene where a Demon was slaughtering millions of lives .

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After a while , with a group of Knights , came Marquess Elanev. He was wearing long blue Robe with luxurious golden pattern around. His long hairs were enough to reach his shoulders while they were tied with a rubberband. He looked noble with his middle age looks , refined and graceful was the words to describe him. He was tall and well build too.

He was holding a long wooden Magic staff . He walked toward Kiba while the Knights walked around him.

After seeing Marquess Elanev , Kiba got on his one knee and placed his one fist on his chest before lowering his head and greeting.

"Greeting Marquess Elanev , Knight Kiba is here to fulfil the Agreement we had 10 years ago "

He peeked a secret glance through corner of his eyes to watch the expression of Marquess Elanev but noticed nothing strange.

Watching Kiba , Marquess Elanev was satisfied by this brat. He thought.

'This brat has grown too much in this past 10 years . I know that even Prince is a Tier 3 Warrior , he still took help from Royal Teachers and Master from Royal Family so it couldn't be counted as his own effort and hard work. While this brat….'

Marquess Elanev didn't let his emotions express on his face so he lightly coughed before he said " good brat , it seem you have successfully did as what the Agreement told. But don't think I will give you my daughter just because of your small achievement "

Kiba felt nervous after hearing Marquess Elanev's words but he didn't know how much Marquess Elanev was satisfied with his "small achievement" .

Marquess Elanev continued "From 2 hours later , I shall hold a match between you and some 'few' competitors. If you manage to win against them , than I shall happily give you my daughter. Do you accept my proposal ?"

Kiba hurriedly replied "I agree to your proposal , Marquess Elanev"

Marquess Elanev nodded and said " than you may leave for now and return after 2 hours. The match shall be held in my Mansion's field "

"As you command , Marquess Elanev"

With that Kiba left excitedly , thinking about the match he will have . Once he manage to win the match , he will finally be one with his lover . While Marquess Elanev watched his disappearing figure before he commanded his Knight.

"Go and announce every single Warriors and Mages about the competition. Tell them that , if they manage to win against Knight Kiba than they will be rewarded with the status of Baron and a 10 000 Gold Coins. "

The Knight got on his knees before he replied " as you command " with that he left to announce everyone in the city that are either Mages or either Warriors to gather in Marquess Elanev Mansions for the competition.

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The news spreader like Wildfire in the forest . Soon the gossips began to start and was like infection Virus , spreading in each of the corner of the Castle City .

The city has a market that was consider big , in that city , Yan Gu was walking around. Suddenly he stopped in front of a hotel and turned to look at the sign board.

[ Whistle the Sky ] that was written on the sign board . He thought for a while ' the best place to get informations about some hot topics are either in the groups of women that loves gossiping or place where lots of people gathers . This hotel seem to be right place '

With that , he walked inside the hotel. The hotel was 4 floor building and made of bricks and cement. Entering the hotel , the first thing he saw was group of customers enjoying their meals .

Looking around , he decided to sit at the corner or of the room . After he sat down , he called the waiter " waiter , can I have my order ?"

There were many waiters around , wearing white uniforms and neatly combed hairs . They looked like professionals . A middle age man wearing waiter's uniform came walking and holding menu card . His name was Han Shi , an ordinary mortal. He asked Yan Gu " dear customer , please tell your order to me "

Yan Gu took out 1 Gold Coin from his Spatial Ring and placed it on the table before he said " information "

Carefully looking at Yan Gu for awhile , Han Shi asked without daring to take the Gold Coins " dear customer , and what kind of information you ask ?"

Selling information isn't that hard or taboo but an ordinary mortals needs to be careful on not getting involved in some mess created by Magicians and Warriors .

Yan Gu looked at Han Shi and asked " about Powerhouses in this area ."

Han Shi thought for a while before deciding to tell him " there are 3 Powerhouses and 1 Mainhouse ( means , one that rules over everyone ) , Lee Clan , Summer family and Song family , this are the three Powerhouses that are under Castle family with the status of Earls and Counts. While there are many Barons and Viscount but they aren't powerful as this 4 Powerhouses. "

"Song family is responsible for financial officials , Lee Clan is responsible for recruiting Soldiers and grooming talents while Summer family is responsible for managing the cities . This three Powerhouses have at least 1 Tier 3 existence which makes them very terrifying. "

"But I heard that , Marquess Elanev has announced all the Mages and Warriors to gather in his Mansion because he is gonna hold a competition within less than 2 hours from now . The winner will be rewarded with title of Baron and will receive 10 000 Gold Coins and the some lands in Castle City ."

"The condition is that , the competitor needs to win against the Knight Kiba "

The waiter kept on selling the information while Yan Gu kept on listening and finally he asked " who is this Knight Kiba ?"

He felt like the name ' Marquess Elanev ' was very familiar but couldn't remember why he felt familiar to this name ?

Han Shi replied " Knight Kiba is the Knight from the Lee Clan . Earl Lee Ye - Sun recruited him few years ago as a soldier and now he is already a Tier 3 Knight . And he is only 23 years old ."

"What ?"Yan Gu , nearly chocked out his saliva in surprise. 23 year old Tier 3 Knight , isn't this too much ? No , no , wait ! Wasn't Crown Prince Yang Xin a Tier 4 Lighting Mage even though he was only 23 year old ? Yes , yes , this is no big deal .

This kid name Kiba must be some kind of brat from rich family. Or maybe he is a hidden illegitimate child of King or Emperor . Yes , yes , haha…

Even if you beat me to my death and tell me he isn't one , I will never believe nonsense like that.

Somehow , Yan Gu made himself believe that Kiba was some kind of hidden Royalty or Imperial blood !!

He looked at Han Shi and after asking the way to Marquess Elanev's Mansion , He left.

While walking on the street , he thought " Baron , maybe I should take participation in this competition. "

"If I can become a Baron , in the future I can at least secretly prepare myself for establishing my Clan."

"On the surface , I will act as one of the nobles from Castle City but from the inside , I will be training all the soldiers that are given to me as a Baron as my Clansmen and not one of those soldiers that works for the nobles."

"I will use my status as medium for covering my identity as Clan Leader Bai Tao and my intention. While at the same time , I will try to climb the ladder called Noble Rank . The more higher Rank I have , the more benefits will I receive from the Royal family. "

"And in the end , after I become ready to establish my Clan , I will finally begin to show my Clan's strength to the world , little by little. "

"I will create a an Anonymous Clan , Clan that will do it's works in shadow while opening beaches in every single parts of the world so I can recruit talents. "

"Hehe…Yan Gu , even though you aren't a sly person , you still have an average level IQ "

While he was planing his future , he had already reached the Marquess Elanev's Mansion.