THE LAST GAMBIT

and Rhodes would return to his room. However, on the day Rhodes c

month's Clan's Gathering, you should participate in an

th an opportunity to exhibit their skills in battle. Rhodes h

aster. I won't

ne; he was also eager to test

day of the Clan's Gathering, yet his

e high, not because of the exhibition battle, b

plenty of food and drink for the adults, with the hi

refrained from eating, preferring to keep to

ode

aced him. Andrea, nearly twelve years old, possessed a gentle count

popularity with girls, but Rhodes remained fo

hem with a trained eye honed by Swordmad's teachings. Despite his

final challenger. Despite their lack of interaction, Blackor

dable warrior, a stark contrast to Rhodes's more unassuming appearance. However

swords in hand, the battle com

won't recognize you after I'm through with

ge words," Rhodes retorted, un

cision and skill. Despite Blackor's physical advantage, Rh

rance. While the battle appeared evenly matched, Rhodes s

devised a strategy-a feint to outman

on, Rhodes caught Blackor off g

returning to his sister's side, downp

ed to be his downfall, allowing Rhodes to e

he Clan's Gathering, he only achieved it midway through the battle. No

red in his joy. However, Rhodes's mind lingered on t

: Perfect grade. Ideal fo

cupied expression, inquired, "W

raw strength, I'm no match for him," Rhodes explained, mask

ister, Rhodes's attention turned to

l. Time limit: Before turning ten years o

enge, realizing that he couldn't advance further in the

unusual behavior among the clan members, their trance-lik

ed, receiving confirmation from the

ang into action, but found himself in the

tained a grievous injury, prompting Swordmad'

al thoughts were of his sister's tearful cries,

isoriented, his memories

to think you'd sleep forever," came

hodes began, but Sw

lear your head first, or anythin

rying to piece tog

tion was clear up to that point. "Then... something strange happened... everyone fell under an

n shifted as he re

nd I was fatally w

step. You've been healed and awake for q

cess this information,

I been unconsci

s," Swordmad replie

in his foggy state, the realization tha

have been fatal... yet I'

e you. Your sister stayed until she collapsed from exha

des, but before he could exp

not being there to prevent it. And I w

seen circumstances had led to the incident. Yet, Sw

rove Academy. They spared no expense, given your si

n his behalf, though he knew his sister had like

n-dwellers who took contracts for murder. I've dealt with

he threat. Though he felt no pity for the assailants, he marveled a

ademy since the incident. They won't risk her safety u

eunite with his sister, but underst

No training until I say so; your body needs time

cted on the events

urned his attention to the Final Gambit System. Notifi

injuries and recovery, Rhodes marveled

rrent status, Rhodes c

Age: 8 (World's law prot

Agility: 7 | Intelligence: 1

his vitality and strength, cour

is already maxed out. That's something I couldn't h

found solace in the prospect of achieving

alent Menu, Rhodes discovered his new

y: Low grade. Suitable for

, Rhodes was perplexed by the syste

enhance affinities. However, the requirement

ecognized the potential benefits of

," Rhodes thought, envisioning th

and Passive Skills, Rhodes felt a m

on: Level 1. Absolute Protection," he rec

esolved to tread cautiously, mindf