The Youngest Daughter Of The Great Wizard Of The Famous Swordsmanship [EN]: Chapter 67

Daniel, sensing her gaze, looked down at her and smiled.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“I just think you’re amazing, Oppa [an affectionate Korean term for older brother or male friend].”

Rosette gave him two thumbs up.

“Was that Aura just now? Does that mean you’re a Sword Master like Dad now?”

“No, not yet.”

Daniel winked and smiled.

“To become a Sword Master like Father, I need to control Aura more freely. Honestly, the Aura didn’t come out exactly as I wanted it to just now.”

Rosette clapped.

“Still, it’s amazing!”

“Thanks. I’m a little embarrassed. Anyway, I need to work harder to follow in Father’s footsteps and become a Sword Master.”

Rosette was deeply impressed.

‘Daniel Oppa might actually become a Sword Master…’

Although Rosette’s swordsmanship hadn’t improved much, she had developed a good eye from watching the Duke and her siblings’ lessons.

In her eyes, Daniel had improved significantly. He had faintly imbued his sword with Aura a few times before, but today he created a clear Aura, even if only for a moment.

It was a completely different achievement from when he was a promising swordsman as a child but had to give up the path of a knight due to his injured leg.

Rosette was happy that she had played a part in changing Daniel’s future.

“I’m really glad you can still use a sword, Oppa.”

“Really? What did you think I would do if I didn’t use a sword?”

“I’m just saying.”

Rosette just smiled.

At that moment, Rosette saw two familiar faces behind Daniel and waved.

“Joseph! Melody!”

The Oser siblings were walking hand in hand into the training ground in the distance.

“Oh? The young lady is here.”

“Young Lady!”

The two ran over at Rosette’s call. Rosette took Melody’s hand and spun her around.

“Melody! What have you been up to?”

“I had lunch with Oppa. What about you, Young Lady?”

Melody smiled brightly.

If there had been a significant change in the past five years, it was the shift in the relationship between Rosette and Melody.

Only five years ago, the two were like friends.

But as time passed, Melody seemed to recognize the difference in status between herself and Rosette. Even though Rosette insisted it was okay, she always called her Young Lady.

Rosette was a little sad about it but decided to respect Melody’s wishes. She also knew that they couldn’t stay friends in exactly the same way forever.

‘But we still take magic lessons together and play together.’

Even though the title had changed, the two were still close.

“By the way, Melody, have you grown taller again?”

Rosette was surprised to realize that Melody’s eye level was slightly higher.

Melody twirled.

“Do you think so too, Young Lady? Oppa said I’ve grown taller again!”

“I’m jealous.”

Melody had grown quite a bit in the past five years.

It was a little disheartening for Rosette, as Melody was now taller than her.

‘It’s strange. I’m eating plenty too…….’

Why don’t I get chubby, and why don’t I grow taller?

As Rosette frowned and pondered, Joseph laughed heartily.

“Young Lady, you’ll grow a lot too. Many people have late growth spurts!”

“Really?”

“Of course.”

“I hope so.”

Rosette muttered earnestly and then observed Joseph.

Joseph, who was already approaching adulthood when he first met Rosette, hadn’t changed much externally since then.

The only changes were that he had a little more muscle and his skin was a little more tanned.

Despite his unchanging appearance, he had reportedly improved a lot in his skills.

Lucas often teased Joseph about it.

“Why are you here now? Daniel Hyung [another Korean term for older brother or male friend, used by males] and Sir Kellan were sparring until just now.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. Hyung even created Aura! He put that Aura to Sir Kellan’s neck, and, ugh! It was so intense.”

“Why are you bringing that up again?”

Unlike Daniel, who was embarrassed, Joseph was disappointed.

“I should have seen it. I’m really disappointed. Melody ate a little slower today…….”

“Is it my fault?”

Joseph fidgeted as Melody puffed out her cheeks.

“No, it’s not our Melody’s fault.”

The Adrian siblings, who were watching, laughed.

“The two siblings are always on good terms.”

“Good terms? I’m practically begging Melody to spend more time with me.”

“Still, that’s a good relationship. Sir Haint doesn’t even talk to his younger sibling.”

The six were having a brief conversation.

“So, everyone’s here.”

Duke Adrian, dressed in a light shirt and pants, approached the shade of the tree.

“Dad!”

Rosette was the first to spot Duke Adrian and ran to him.

Even though she was quite grown up now, the Duke still lifted her.

“Yes, Rose. What were you doing?”

“I was watching Daniel Oppa’s sparring match. Isabel Unnie [Korean term for older sister, used by females] and Lucas Oppa were there too!”

“Yeah. Was it fun?”

“Yes!”

Duke Adrian, smiling, praised Daniel.

“I heard from the knights. You created a pretty clear Aura, didn’t you?”

Daniel’s face flushed slightly.

“I’m still far from good enough, Father.”

“Far from good enough? You’re probably the most skilled among your peers in this empire.”

“That’s an overstatement.”

“Tonight, we should have a banquet to celebrate you properly creating Aura.”

Lucas was the most excited.

“Really? Then do we get to eat lots of delicious things?”

Isabel shook her head.

“All he thinks about is food.”

Duke Adrian smiled.

“Of course. I’ll have them prepare what you like.”

“Yahoo!”

Duke Adrian, watching Lucas cheering, whispered to Rosette.

“Rose, Dad has something to tell you.”

Rosette swallowed at the Duke’s serious tone.

“Is it serious?”

“It’s not that. But I need your opinion.”

“Okay.”

Duke Adrian, who put Rosette down, gestured to Joseph Oser, who was playing with Melody’s hands.

“Joseph Oser, can I see you for a moment?”

Joseph stood up, looking eager.

“Yes! I understand.”

Duke Adrian took Rosette’s hand and headed to his office. Rosette glanced at Joseph, who was following a step behind.

‘What’s going on?’

But unlike her worrying, Joseph had been smiling since his name was called. He seemed happy that the Duke had called him.

“Sit down, both of you.”

“No, I’ll stand.”

“It’s okay, sit down.”

Rosette and Joseph exchanged a look and then sat down across from Duke Adrian. A maid brought refreshments.

Duke Adrian poured tea into Joseph’s teacup and asked.

“How have you been lately?”

“I’m always doing well thanks to you, Duke. So is my sister, Melody.”

“Yeah.”

A faint smile spread across the Duke’s lips.

“Melody, I heard that child is very talented in magic?”

Joseph scratched the back of his head.

“I don’t know much about magic, but I heard Celine said so.”

His eyes were full of affection for Melody.

“It’s all thanks to the Lord and the Little Lady taking care of us.”

“I didn’t do much. I just listened to Rose’s words. By the way, I was wondering if Melody should enter the Academy soon. What do you think?”

“The Academy? Uh, uh…….”

Joseph was flustered.

“I’ve never thought about letting Melody leave my side yet. Melody is still young, and…….”

“It’s okay. There’s still time, so think about it. More importantly, that’s not why I called you here.”

Duke Adrian put down his teacup and got to the point.

“Joseph, you are the only one who has sworn an oath to Rosette.”

There had been a few more knight appointment ceremonies in the past five years.

Unfortunately, no one else had sworn an oath to Rosette.

Rosette wasn’t too sad about that.

In the meantime, Rosette had fully developed her talent as a wizard and was moving further away from the path of a knight. Instead, Celine’s disciples were showing interest in her.

On the other hand, Joseph was quite proud of the title of ‘the only knight who swore an oath to Rosette.’ He puffed out his chest and said proudly.

“Yes, that’s right! There will be more knights who will swear an oath to the Little Lady in the future, but I was the first.”

Duke Adrian smiled slightly.

“Of course, there was a significant incident, but you have since shown loyalty to the Adrian family. Your skills have also improved a lot.”

“That time…….”

As Joseph’s face clouded over, Duke Adrian raised his hand to stop him.

“Don’t worry, I’m not trying to bring up that incident now.”

“Then……?”

“Rose is already thirteen years old, and she will be going out more often when she goes to the capital. Until now, the knights have been taking turns escorting her, but we can’t do that forever, can we?”

Joseph’s expression brightened as he understood the situation.

“Then……!”

“I want you to be Rose’s official escort knight. What do you think?”

“I……!”

Joseph, who had raised his voice in excitement, looked at Rosette and lowered his voice.

“I’m very happy. It would be an honor for the Oser family. Of course, if the Young Lady accepts me.”

“What do you think, Rose?”

“I like it.”

“Young Lady!”

Joseph looked touched by Rosette’s casual answer.

“I won’t be able to go out without an escort knight, right? Then I won’t be able to see Daniel Oppa’s games either.”

“That’s right.”

“So, I like having an escort knight!”

It sounded like it didn’t matter if it was Joseph or not. Joseph was a little disappointed but quickly reassured himself.

“It’s okay. After all, the Young Lady’s escort knight is me…….”

“Joseph, I’m kidding.”

Rosette smiled brightly at Joseph.

“I’m very happy that my escort knight is Joseph!”

“Young Lady……!”

“Ahem, ahem.”

As Joseph was about to kneel in front of Rosette, Duke Adrian cleared his throat to get his attention.

“But you’re not quite ready yet, Joseph. Of course, you’re a skilled knight, but you don’t have any escort experience. So, I’m going to assign Sir Kellan to Rosette as well.”

“Sir Kellan?”

Rosette was surprised.

‘Sir Kellan is the one who has won the tournament held at Adrian’s house three times in a row, right?’

To give such a person to Rosette, not Adrian, the head of the family, or Daniel, the heir…

It was a sign of how much Adrian cherished Rosette.

“But is it okay to give Sir Kellan to me?”

“Give him to you? I’m giving him to you because it’s you, Rose.”

Duke Adrian pinched Rosette’s cheek playfully.

“You’re the youngest that we all cherish. Of course, you should have the best knight.”