In between the Counties of Nakamura And Murata, there was a small forest and a mountainous area.
This mountainous area was the start of the Hundred Mountains that separates the deserts of Zulqifar Kingdom.
At the East End of these mountains was a huge valley that was called the valley of dragons.
Although true dragons are legendary beings and were a thing of myths, there were various magical beasts in the world that are said to be descendants of dragons.
Wyverns, Drakes and Imoogis are examples of these magical beasts.
But a true Dragon hasn't been sighted for thousands of years, and maybe there won't ever be.
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On the other hand.
Lime and her team arrived at the County Of Nakamura.
But before they could enter, they were stopped at the gates and were told to support the front lines at the west.
Miura was so angry he nearly killed everyone on the spot.
But because it was an 'order from the Lord' they had to comply or they could get punished for not complying the orders of nobility especially in dire times.
But Miura knew that this was just a scheme from his elder brother.
Only their team were sent into the front lines after arriving.
Originally, they had to get into the bottom of the situation before they can accept or reject orders, and wait for the approval of the Department.
But because they couldn't enter the county, they couldn't contact the Department inside, now they could only hope they could find a warrior dept. Team where they could inform them of their situation.
Then, three days passed by.
They couldn't do anything!
They weren't allowed to fight in the front lines as they aren't permitted, and they couldn't enter the county!
Miura was now desperate!
He needs to know the situation inside!
He wants to get answers from his father!
"I..."
Vice Captain Miura clenched his fists as he looked at the team.
"I'll sneak inside the city!"
"..."
No one said anything.
These past few days, they knew that they had to do something, and with how desperate Miura looked as the days passed, this was nothing surprising!
"!!"
Miura looked at the smiles of his team.
He couldn't help but feel grateful for their support, they knew that this could get dangerous and a certain trouble for the department, but their attitudes made it sure that they are in for the ride!
"Thanks everyone!"
"No need to thank us Vice Captain! You do us favors everytime!"
"Yeah! This time, we'll help you as much as we can!"
"Hahah! Yeah! Vice Captain, when you become a Count don't forget about us, okay?!"
"Yes! Thank you captain!"
Miura gratefully bowed his head at his team.
This time, he really felt that he was part of this team!
For him, this team was just a stepping stone for his future, he felt that he could abandon this team, well except for Lime, anytime he wants and gain more achievements.
But now...
He smiled gently.
Then he looked at the direction of the county, and took a slow and deep breathe!
*Huuuu!
'Tonight!'
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Meanwhile.
Inside the mansion of Nakamura County.
Maeda Nakamura sat in front of a desk as he read the reports in his hands.
"Hmm.. my brother should act soon enough!"
*Swoooshh!!
His brown hair swayed gently as he looked over the open windows.
He frowned and clenched his teeth.
He had been ostracized since birth.
His father, Count Mori Nakamura, had always hated him!
For the sole reason that he wasn't his son!
That was right!
Maeda Nakamura looked nothing like his borther and father!
His brown hair was evident enough, as both had dark black hairs.
And as he grew older, he looked more and more or his hated rival, Count Murata Hoshi!
And the origin of the the hatred of these two Counts was his and Miura's Mother, the late Countess Mara Nakamura!
The absurd thing was, he was 'created' a year after their wedding!
Meaning his mother was seeing another man even after marriage!
This caused the bad tempered and black hearted Count to get even more furious!
He hadn't touched her since their marriage and now she's suddenly pregnant?!
In fury, he slapped her so hard she fainted for a few hours!
And just like that, the Count did everything he could to destroy the thing that 'sullied' his name! I.e. Him! Maeda Nakamura!
From the time he became aware of his surroundings, Made actually found everything easy.
He could read and write at the age of four.
And at the same time feel the ki inside his body and even learn swordsmanship just by watching the training rigeme of the swordsmen of the Count.
But this didn't sit well in the eyes of the count, and so, he was slowly ruined by the Count!
He wasn't given any maids to take care of him, he wasn't served any food, the so called teachers were paid to give him wrong informations and was beaten up by children of the swordsmen and even the maids!
And sadly enough, his mother was imprisoned by his father until she got pregnant, making sure she 'produce' a real heir of his!
Though, Mara died after giving birth to Miura.
She didn't have enough energy after giving birth.
After repeatedly being beaten up by the Count, starved and non stop serving in the morning and night, she was just kept alive for the sole reason of giving an heir!
And after this, the Count's obsession with Mara ended along with her life!
*End Of Chapter.