Reborn Soul Master: The Rogue's Counterattack

In Klose's memory, the only people who could remain calm in front of the patriarch were the nobles and royal families who were higher in status than the patriarch, as well as the guardians.

Looking at Cardin, Klose finally smiled.

"But that guy never felt restrained towards me, Lucas or Arad."

No matter who the opponent was, Cardin never showed any nervousness. Was there no opponent whose status or rank could make Cardin nervous?

"Stronger than ordinary nobles." Klose turned his gaze to the patriarch, Owen Douglas. The patriarch looked at Cardin with a kind smile.

"By the way, what is father thinking? Not only is he not disgusted, his eyes are full of interest." Others also had the same doubts as Klose.

Why on earth was Owen Douglas so interested in Cardin?

"By the way, what is your relationship with my daughter?" Owen asked the question expressionlessly.

The originally relaxed atmosphere of the party became heavy again, and a strange sense of tension spread. All that could be heard was the sound of people holding their breath in surprise.

Cardin, who was directly asked this question, felt more pressure than before and sighed in his heart.

"Fathers are the same wherever they are." Of course, he didn't need to think too much because it had nothing to do with Blanche.

"We're just classmates at the Hero Academy," Cardin said flatly, as if telling the other party not to worry, and at this time, a kind smile appeared on Owen's face again.

"I was a little worried when I heard that Blanche didn't invite classmates from the academy, but luckily some friends came from afar to attend."

"I heard about this from Senior Klose by chance, and that's why I came here. Please forgive me for my rude behavior of coming to the party without an invitation."

Cardin apologized respectfully, and Blanche, who was watching from a distance, smiled helplessly.

"How can a commoner be so shameless in front of his father?" Cardin and Owen Douglas continued their conversation without knowing what Blanche was thinking.

"No way, I should thank you. I am only happy that you came all the way here to add glory to our party."

"I'm very grateful that you think so." Cardin felt that it was almost time to end, so he raised his head, which was originally lowered, and prepared to end the greeting.

"Cardan, I want to make a request to you. No, I want to give you a suggestion, are you willing to listen to it?" The patriarch asked the question with a kind smile the moment Cardan nodded.

"Proposal... Did you mean proposal?" The sudden words made Cardin look at him with his eyes wide open in surprise.

What would the patriarch of the Douglas family expect from a first-year student at the Hero Academy to the point of making a request, no, a proposal, to him?

Cardan Of course, everyone at the party waited for the patriarch's words with curious expressions. There was no music or laughter at the party.

Only the silent silence echoed. Who can call this place a party? In this silence, the patriarch opened his mouth with a smile.

"I want to see you compete with my son." As soon as these words came out, people covered their mouths in surprise.

"Father?"

"What are you saying suddenly?" Klose and Blanche also stood up from their seats with surprised expressions.

A sudden challenge in the middle of a party? However, Cardin remained calm. He seemed unconcerned and waited for the next words from the clan leader.

"Of course, I know this is a burden for you. Although it is a contest, it is true that you are at a disadvantage."

6-star Klose and 4-star Necromancer Cardan were not in a position to compete from the beginning.

If the competition is not for teaching, but for winning or losing, then the conditions are even more unreasonable.

"I know that Klose has reached 6 stars and is about to reach 7 stars."

"Yes. There is a huge gap between you and someone who just reached 4 stars. Plus the difference in experience and strength cannot be ignored."

If the patriarch was not a fool, he would not have been unaware of this and yet made such a proposal.

"Well, how about we add a conditional contest? Not a simple contest, but a contest to last for 10 minutes. Do you think it's possible?"

"Are you talking about the battle of persistence?" The battle of persistence is a common way of competing between the strong and the weak. It is to confront the strong for a certain period of time.

"Yes. And Klose has also added a condition of not using magic. If you can hold on for 10 minutes, you win." After saying this, Cardin was silent for a while and fell into thought.

It's not about defeating the opponent, but a contest in which you just have to persist regardless of whether you are defending or attacking.

"And if the opponent doesn't use magic, it's not impossible to hold on." Although it's difficult, it's not impossible.

"But I have no reason to accept this fight." To Cardin, this was a meaningless fight.

Although it was a great experience to compete with the strong, he didn't want to be the entertainment at the party.

If there is no reward, and it is just to satisfy the curiosity of the clan leader, then I will be even more unwilling. Just when Cardin made up his mind to speak.

"If you win this contest, I will fulfill one of your special requests." Patriarch Owen Douglas said with a smile.

“If you ask…” “As long as it is within my ability, I will satisfy you no matter what you ask for.” The patriarch’s words caused the people present to begin whispering.

“Will you give me land even if I ask for it?”

"If I ask you to adopt me as your child, will you agree?"

"If I ask to become a patron, will I get the lifelong support of the Douglas family?"

"If I ask Miss Blanche to marry you, will you agree?" There is a wide range of things Owen Douglas can do.

"As long as it's not illegal and doesn't threaten the Douglas family, I'll agree to it." These words changed Cardin's expression.

"In this way, things will be easily solved?" The originally meaningless contest suddenly became meaningful, and there was no reason to refuse this contest.

Rather than preparing the position with difficulty and making an unconditional request to manage the city of Repela, this is a better and more certain opportunity.

"If it's the Douglas family, they can also use the money to buy the ownership of the city of Repera."

Not only that? For the sake of the family's reputation, the public security of the city of Repera, which was acquired, would also be improved.

"Of course, it's not easy." Cardan finally made up his mind and looked at the patriarch and replied.

"Although I'm not sure yet, I'm willing to try." At this time, Klose walked briskly to Cardin.

"No, father. If you do this without asking my opinion, won't I be very embarrassed?" Of course, if it was the patriarch's intention, Klose could not refuse.

And Cardin accepted the challenge, so he couldn't refuse it.

"I'll add a condition for you as well. This is a contest that requires your reputation to be at stake, so there should be a suitable reward." Owen said with a serious smile.

"Okay. If you win, I will immediately establish a knight order for you." These words made Klose's eyes light up.

“I’ll try my best!” The conditions proposed by the patriarch seemed to suit his taste, and he answered in a loud voice that shook the entire party.

Cardin, who was standing aside, was startled for a moment, then looked at Klose with a wry smile.

"Is this a bit too exciting?" Is it really possible to stand against this huge man for 10 minutes?

Klose accepted the challenge without using magic. He thought the possibility was real. But standing next to Klose, he felt that hope was fading away.