At the age of five, the noble would have an audience with the king and a debut party.
Starting next year, my older sister Reine would also attend school in the capital, so she would be going with us.
"I don't want to be separated from Kain! We should just live in the capital mansion!"
Reine was throwing a tantrum.
"There will be Maria, Jin, and Alex there. You should listen to them."
Garm tried to persuade her, but she clung to Kain and wouldn't let go.
"Reine, when I turn five, I'll start school too. I'm looking forward to seeing you excel at school."
I said with anticipation.
Reine's eyes sparkled and she puffed out her chest. Though there was no sign of any curves yet.
"Kain, watch me! I'll do my best as your big sister!"
She quickly cheered up.
Kain smiled, thinking how easily swayed she was.
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And the day to go to the capital arrived.
The capital was seven days away, but this time it would take ten days because we needed to stop at various towns along the way. As nobles, it was necessary to stay in each town or village and spend money there. With the number of people, including the guards, it would have some economic impact.
Those accompanying us this time were Lord Garm, Sara, Reine, myself, the butler Sebastian, and my personal maid, Sylvia. Ten knights were also accompanying us as guards.
"I'm excited because it's my first time going to the capital."
I had never left the Gracia territory before, so I was excited about my first visit to the capital.
Using 'Scout,' I knew there was nothing within three kilometers ahead.
"Lord Garm, we can see the city of Renoma. We'll be arriving soon."
Several knights had gone ahead on horseback to inform us.
At the city gate, guards lined both sides.
We entered the city and proceeded to the lord's mansion. Our accommodation for the night was in the guest house next to the lord's mansion.
At the entrance of the guest house, Viscount Safar von Talmare, the lord of this city, was waiting.
"Lord Garm, thank you for visiting our city this time."
"Lord Safar, we will be in your care. Allow me to introduce you, this is my third son, Kain, who will be making his debut in the capital this time."
"I am Kain von Silford. I will be in your care today."
"Kain, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please have a comfortable stay today."
After a brief conversation, we were shown to our rooms by the guest house maids.
I sat down on the sofa in the room.
Sylvia immediately brought me tea.
"Even in a carriage, it's tiring."
"Sir Kain, your tea is ready. Please have a rest today."
"Thank you, Sylvia."
After drinking the tea, I performed my daily magic circulation. I meditated and circulated magic within my body.
Although my magic power already exceeded the norm, it had become a daily routine, and I couldn't settle without doing it.
After finishing the magic circulation, I went to bed.
I was tired, so I quickly fell asleep.
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After passing through several cities, we were three days away from the capital.
We were making steady progress. I was still using 'Scout.'
Thanks to my vast magic power, I could keep it active all day.
Oh, there's a battle happening three kilometers ahead.
"Something's wrong. There's a battle ahead."
Kain reported in a hurry.
"What! You can tell that now?"
Garm was surprised.
"Yes, Father, you gave me an excellent adventurer as a teacher."
"There seem to be about ten people surrounded by dozens of monsters. We need to hurry."
"Send a few people to help first!"
Four knights rode ahead on horseback.
I kept watching the situation with 'Scout,' but the knights were gradually being defeated.
At this rate, they wouldn't make it in time.
"Father, at this rate, we won't make it. I'll go ahead."
"Kain, it's still dangerous for you. No matter how much you've trained, it's still risky."
"Father, I won't lose. My level has improved. I'm going."
I drew my sword and jumped out of the carriage.
Thinking I wouldn't make it in time, I decided to use Body Reinforcement and Wind Magic, which I didn't usually show in front of my family.
I wrapped myself in wind and accelerated.
Kain raced across the grassland at a speed exceeding 100 kilometers per hour.
In no time, he disappeared from the carriage.
The guards and my family, including Garm, were stunned.
I overtook the knights who had gone ahead and continued at the same speed.
I arrived before the four knights who had gone ahead.
A group of orcs was attacking the knights.
The knights were fighting to protect the carriage.
Only three knights were left standing; the others had been felled by the orcs' attacks.
Kain arrived at the scene.
"I'm here to help!"
Kain shouted.
"A child shouldn't be here! Run away!"
The knight told Kain to run.
"Watch me. I'll be fine."
'Air Bullet'
Ten air bullets flew towards the orcs, exploding their heads.
Ten orcs were downed with ten shots.
Twenty orcs remained.
'Vacuum Blade'
Ten vacuum blades danced, slicing through another ten orcs.
Ten orcs remained, but they were engaged in battle with the knights, so I couldn't use magic.
"Next is the sword. Let's go!"
I charged at the orcs with my sword. My reinforced body moved like a bullet.
With each step, I covered about ten meters.
I sliced through the orcs one after another, dodging their clubs and swinging my sword.
"This is the end!"
I swung my sword at the last remaining orc.
With one strike, the last orc, now headless, fell.
"Are you okay?"
I approached the fallen knights.
The remaining knight pointed his sword at me.
"Don't approach the carriage. Stop there."
I stopped. The carriage looked like a noble's carriage, more luxurious than ours.
I sheathed my sword and straightened my posture.
"My apologies. I am Kain von Silford, the third son of Garm von Silford Gracia."
Knights rode up from behind.
Finally, the four knights arrived.
"I am a knight of Garm von Silford Gracia. I came to assist, but... why is Sir Kain here?"
He looked around at the fallen orcs.
"Moreover, they're all defeated."
The knight was amazed.
"More importantly, let me treat the injured knights. I can use healing magic."
I approached the fallen knights.
A few were already dead, but I treated those who were still breathing.
'Area Heal'
The injured knights nearby were instantly enveloped in white light, and their wounds healed instantly.
"What is this!?"
The knights were surprised.
"Of course, the blood that has been lost won't return. Rest and eat something that can replenish your blood."
Kain said, drawing on his knowledge from his previous life.
"My father should be here soon. You can relax then."
A carriage with knights followed behind.
It stopped nearby, and Garm, Sara, and Reine got out of the carriage.
Noticing Garm, the opposing knights lined up.
"Really. I thought you had disappeared... I won't ask now, but you must tell me the truth later."
Garm said.
"I am Garm von Silford Gracia. The crest on that carriage appears to be that of the Santana Duke's family. Are you all safe?"
I had thought it was a noble's carriage, but a duke's family? That explains why they didn't want to get too close.
Suddenly, the carriage door opened.
Two girls of about the same age, supported by maids, holding each other's trembling hands, got out of the carriage.