“Suan has left for training with Gordon,” Aidan reported with a smirk.0

“Is that so? I didn’t even get to say goodbye.”0

“You couldn’t have. Gordon left with Suan slung over his shoulder, knocked out cold.” Aidan’s grin widened. 0

Karyl let out a bitter chuckle. Suan, whose legendary endurance allowed him to paddle upriver through the currents of the Fonein, had been no match for Gordon Fabian. 0

Then again, that just shows how freakishly strong Gordon really is. 0

When drafting the list of the Ten Goldslayers, Karyl had deliberated extensively about Gordon. He hadn’t been around in his previous life, yet now, Gordon Fabian was the one closest to him among the Five Great Sword Masters.0

Strength and trust—Gordon had it all, making him the perfect candidate. And yet, Karyl had left him out of the Chosen Ten. 0

Gordon was an exceptional comrade, and it was precisely because of that that he and Karyl stood as equals. However, the mission to conquer Pharel would inevitably involve difficult decisions and many forks in the road. In such moments, there could only be one leader, and Suan’s unwavering loyalty to Karyl had tipped the scales in his favor. 0

And thanks to Valvont, Suan’s abilities will grow even further, which is all the better for me.0

Karyl closed his eyes briefly,...0