Return of the Youngest Son with SSS-Rank Talent-Chapter 46: Spring is here

[You have obtained: Zu Four Seasons Dragonfly]

Kael stared at the floating notification window in front of him without changing his expression in the slightest.

Four Seasons Dragonfly? What kind of Zu is this? He looked at Luther. "What kind of Zu is this?"

"So you recognized him. However, we have no idea what kind of Zu he is or what ability he has. We’re blacksmiths, not Zu Masters. We found him while we were building the smithy," Luther replied honestly. He had no idea. He had kept him around because his appearance was unique.

Kael was not surprised. Many people had very limited knowledge about the Zu and their users. So, without further ado, he put away the exquisite Zu Four Seasons Dragonfly.

Luther and Alessia continued talking for a few more minutes, while Kael simply listened without interest.

Shortly after they finished talking, Kael, Roy, and Alessia left the smithy and returned to the mansion under the snow that was falling slowly on the place.

...

The period between February and early April marked the transition from winter to spring.

The fragrance of flowers filled the air; the huge mountains went from being covered in snow to being dressed in green, and the sunlight gradually began to release its warmth.

Under the blue sky, white clouds like cotton moved slowly.

Kiran Mountain, with its green forests and vivid birdsong, brought the place to life. Undergrowth grew everywhere, and varieties of wildflowers dotted the green grass.

With the light breeze, the wild grass swayed from side to side, and the intense fragrance of pollen and the scent of fresh grass filled the air.

Halfway up the mountain, large terraced fields stretched out. Step by step, the long wheat stalks were cut. From a distance, they looked like a lush yellow sea.

In the fields, farmers wearing straw and bamboo hats worked diligently under the sun’s rays. Some carried the wheat on their backs, others cleaned the ditches, while others guided the donkeys pulling the loaded carts.

Naturally, all of these people were commoners residing in the Medici Clan’s city. None of the nobles who lived in the territory would perform such work.

Far away from the farmlands, on the training grounds of the Medici mansion, the vibrant air was filled with the metallic clash of swords.

Clang! Clang!

The knights, sweaty and focused, moved with precision in their rigorous training.

The swords drew arcs in the air, accompanied by the crunching of boots on the hard-packed earth and the ragged panting of those wielding their weapons under the sun.

"Ugh... I miss training under the sun," sighed one of the knights, wiping sweat from his forehead.

"This winter has been eventful," said another, crossing his arms. "But what surprises me most is that young Master Kael was the first to clear a dungeon... and on his first attempt, no less."

"Yes, although since then, the mansion has been strangely quiet," added a third, looking toward the building. "And that’s even though all the young masters are here..."

The veteran knights knew about the internal disputes between the young masters and ladies. It was nothing new, as such conflicts were normal in noble families. Moreover, in that world, weakness was a sin.

After a brief rest, the knights resumed their training, and the sound of metal clashing echoed across the field once again.

Inside the mansion, the servants bustled about like ants, busy with their tasks: cleaning the ceramics, sweeping the floors, polishing the windows, and more. Every time they saw a young master or lady pass by, they bowed respectfully, glancing before returning to their work.

In the gardens, the wives of the clan chief were drinking tea and eating cakes, chatting among themselves with fake laughter.

In one of the rooms, a young man with long black hair hanging loosely over his shoulders sat motionless. His features were ordinary, unremarkable, but his eyes, black as the abyss, broke with that ordinariness. He held a book in his hands.

It was Kael Medici who was reading <<The First Human.>> After finishing a page, he closed the book and looked out the window.

During that time, Kael had acted calmly, as his previous behavior had attracted too much attention. Therefore, he focused on strengthening himself.

He used the Zu Sealing Jade to reinforce his bones, tendons, and muscles, covering them with a jade seal. This allowed him to use his remaining 50 stat points, once again reaching the limit of what his body could endure.

He also refined his essence of mana and ascended one stage, moving from Beginner to Intermediate level.

Now, Kael was rank 9, Intermediate level. At his core, in his sea of silver mana, small particles of a coppery green color appeared every time he leveled up.

In addition, he studied the Zu, which significantly expanded his knowledge compared to when he had been reborn.

Kael also refined the Zu Four Seasons Dragonfly, whose rank he did not know. This process took him fifteen full days. However, he was unable to activate it; his rank 9 essence was insufficient.

With the arrival of spring, he had to get moving. At any moment, the merchant caravan would arrive at the mountain, and he still hadn’t gone to the Demon Wolf’s inheritance.

Putting his thoughts aside, he opened his status window:

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Title: Strayed Demon.

Talent: SSS.

Mana Core: Awakened.

Rank: 9

Knight Rank: 9 Stars

Magician: 1st Circle

Traits: Refinement (A), Swordsmanship (A), Melee (S), Tamer (C)...

Strength: 67 +

Endurance: 65 +

Agility: 67 +

Vitality: 80 +

Mana Capacity: 97%

Stat points: 0

After reviewing his profile, Kael closed the window, leaned back in his chair, and let his thoughts flow.

Before the merchant caravan arrives, I must go to the Demonic Wolf’s inheritance. With reduced attention on me, I can move with some freedom.

During that time, Kael had devised several plans to reach the inheritance, and that day was the day he had chosen to act, before the caravan arrived. He knew that the risk of being discovered was high.

After thinking it over, he decided to make his move that night, before the variables increased.

After organizing his thoughts, Kael left his room and headed to the library to study more about the Zu.

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