Chapter 128: Studies and Experiments

Chapter 128: Studies and Experiments

Initially, Sein was very unused to the lifestyle of a young master in Grantt Castle.

As time passed, he gradually became accustomed to it.

Every morning, a group of ten youthful female servants dressed in maid attire would enter Sein’s room to wake him up and assist him with his morning routine.

Earl Grantt had specifically arranged these beautiful maidens to attend to Sein, providing him with a treatment that set him apart from the others within the castle.

In contrast, Sein’s younger brother, Solon, had only two maids catering to his needs.

Sein was not a knight, he did not have to rise early for training regimen like most in the earl’s castle.

Although Sein perceived Solon as an incapable boy with a pretty face, he had to admit that his younger half-brother was better than the other noble youths.

Solon diligently followed Earl Grantt to the castle’s training ground each day before sunrise, honing his combat skills and strengthening his battle qi. Read latest chapters at nov(e)lbin.com Only

As an intermediate squire, Solon possessed superior battle qi and physical strength compared to peers of his age.

The only aspect he lacked was practical warfare experience.

Earl Grantt’s recent activities and disclosed information hinted at the prospect of war and strategic preparations.

With the escalating tension between the Zephyr Kingdom and the Ohrque Empire, it was only a matter of time before the Lysian Alliance mobilized its forces.

Being a Quasi-Knight, Earl Grantt undoubtedly held a crucial role in the Lysian Military.

Although he might not necessarily go into a battle himself, he was one of the battlefield commanders.

Now that Solon was an adult, it was highly likely that he would accompany his father to the battlefield.

Being a senior initiate suspected to have a Rank Two mage as his mentor, Sein gained crucial secrets into the impending wars from Earl Grantt.

Despite the shocking revelations about the wars, Sein remained reticent about the fallen soldiers from various nations and the considerable damage inflicted on civilian populations.

Sein’s mindset retained its essence as a black magic initiate.

He was not a benevolent saint. Although he had a moral compass, he did not readily extend his kindness to everyone.

The world was vast, and Sein could not attend to so many matters. It was enough for him to be able to look after himself and those around him.

The loud voices of the squires during their morning training were the first signs of activity in the early morning at the earl’s castle.

On top of that, wars among these human nations were unheard of.

The Lysian Alliance was founded nearly five thousand years for the Lysian Alliance, while the Ohrque Empire and the Zephyr Kingdom boasted even older legacies, each with a history exceeding ten thousand years.

The Zephyr Kingdom, once an empire, had declined over time, with much of its imperial history lost to the ages.

During his stay at the earl’s castle, Sein initially immersed himself in books.

After gaining insights into neighboring nations and their cultures, as well as acquiring a few practical magic tricks, Sein shifted his focus to experimental research and the study of advanced spell models.

Earl Grantt promptly fulfilled his promise of fifty thousand gold coins, which was a considerable sum.

With these funds, Sein swiftly requested the earl to invest them in acquiring experimental equipment and related materials through his connections.

Although common items like beakers and test tubes were easily obtainable, the substantial amount of gold coins allowed Sein to procure top-quality goods.

The true challenge lay in obtaining magic raw materials and organs of magic beasts that Sein required.

Earl Grantt not only invested a significant amount of money to acquire those items but also sought the assistance of the mercenary guilds in the Lysian Alliance.

Had it not been for the looming war, Earl Grantt might have led a group of knights to try their luck in the Magic Beast Forest within the Lysian Alliance.

This venture would not only serve as good training for his knights but also collect useful items for Sein’s experiments, effectively killing two birds with one stone.

Sein, now with support from his family and a dedicated group of individuals, observed a stark contrast from his past solitary explorations.

However, he did not solely rely on House Grantt.

Although Sein kept his remarkable stash of Rank Two energy crystals hidden, he often used intermediate energy crystals in his laboratory, claiming to have received them from his imaginary Rank Two mentor.

Earl Grantt was surprised upon learning about the presence of a Rank One energy crystal in Sein’s possession.

Sein did not flaunt the Rank One pyro-attribute energy crystal merely for show; he utilized it to enhance his meditation and mana accumulation.

During this period, Sein also delved into advanced magic spells and alchemy.

The squires in earl’s castle dedicated themselves to rigorous training every day.

Likewise, Second Young Master Solon was drenched in sweat on the training ground every day.

Sein remained equally occupied with his studies and experiments.