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Chapter 248 : I’ve Seen Many Geniuses
Chapter 248: I’ve Seen Many Geniuses
"Vives... Whitewave Family..."
Gauss searched his memory and soon recalled where he had heard that name before.
It quickly came back to him — on the road from Graystone Town to Canopy Town, that talkative cavalry captain had casually mentioned it while chatting about the provincial powers.
The Vives Family, also known as the Whitewave Family, was a viscount family with deep influence across the “Three Cities of Coral Lake.”
Ẅe b nŏ v̊е_l̂ Еn̂ům̀а́
The family was large and powerful, their foundation and stronghold located right here, in this very Sena City.
Seeing Gauss’s thoughtful expression, Adele smiled faintly. She wasn’t surprised that he had heard of them.
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She lifted the cup of tea that a servant had just brought in — it exuded a faint, refreshing aroma. Taking a light sip, she continued in an even tone.
"It seems you’ve heard of the family I belong to." She set the teacup down, her fingers idly tracing an irregular circle on the tabletop.
"In this port city, nearly thirty percent of the taxes collected from trading ships eventually flow into the coffers of the Vives Family. You could say that behind the majority of the large docks and trading guilds lies the shadow of Vives. Even this very training room beneath our feet is supported by their magical materials and technical resources."
Her tone was calm and unhurried. It didn’t sound like boasting — merely stating facts.
Е̃nú m а̌ . і̇ d̆
"Even so, as a direct descendant, after I became an adventurer, I still spent over ten years wandering outside."
"I once fought against storms and sea beasts, served as a guard at an island outpost, and faced raids from Fishmen and tsunamis head-on. Only after earning, step by step, the title of “Sword Falcon” through my sword, and advancing to the Master Rank, was I summoned back by the family to assume my current position."
"Even now, though, the family doesn’t interfere much in my affairs."
There was a hint of pride in her voice.
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Had she been a parasite who relied solely on her family’s status, her life might have been much easier — clothes and food ready at hand, servants tending to her every need. But such a life would never have allowed her to grasp her own fate.
More likely, she would have become a pawn in a political marriage, sent off to some unfamiliar noble’s estate as a tool to secure alliances and interests.
Е n ù má . i d́
Her independence was something earned through her own choices years ago.
She drifted briefly into thought before noticing Gauss watching her.
Patting her forehead, she remembered what she had meant to say earlier. After a brief hesitation, she parted her red lips.
"What I’m about to say next has nothing to do with me personally. It is merely a message from the Vives Family, conveyed through me — an invitation to establish a friendship with you."
Adele turned her palm and produced a scroll.
So this is a recruitment?
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Gauss met Adele’s eyes, thinking silently.
"You may regard this invitation as an offer to form an alliance — or a guest-knight relationship."
"If you are willing to accept this goodwill,"
"the Vives Family will, in turn, provide certain conveniences along your adventuring path."
"Including, but not limited to, intelligence support, preferential access to resources — not outright gifts, mind you — but access to rare materials difficult to procure on the market, at prices more favorable through our family’s trade caravans."
"We can also provide social introductions. When you need to approach higher-level circles or resolve particular difficulties, you may use the Whitewave Family’s network of connections."
Ѐ ṅ ǔ m̄ ӓ . і̃ḋ
"Each year, you would also be granted instruction in several skills appropriate to your current level — though not too many."
Gauss listened silently to Adele’s formal explanation while eating the pastries and food laid out on the table, unreservedly.
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Thinking back on the things she had said earlier, especially about her own experiences, he couldn’t help but ask,
"Then, what is the price?"
Adele nodded slightly, without surprise.
"You only need to agree to form a marriage contract with one of the Vives Family’s direct members. And your first child will be raised and educated by the family."
Е n̈um̂а̃
Gauss heard this and silently sighed.
As expected — there was never such a thing as a free lunch.
Especially among nobles, who were far more calculating than common folk.
This price might not mean much to some — it could even be considered a reward.
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To join a noble’s network in exchange for letting them raise one’s firstborn — essentially offering the next generation to the Vives Family’s upbringing — was, to them, a fair trade.
The Vives were simply investing early to secure the bloodline of a talent they deemed worthy.
Ènū m̌а . і̃ d
And once bound by marriage, even if it wasn’t full submission, even if he retained autonomy — if misfortune befell the Vives Family, could he truly stand aside?
Gauss fell silent.
Adele didn’t rush him.
She quietly held her teacup, lips barely parting as she took a sip.
"I’m sorry." Gauss lifted his head, his gaze clear and resolute, meeting Adele’s eyes.
"I appreciate the Vives Family’s goodwill. But as for marriage and children... I’m afraid I must decline."
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"Understood. Then we’ll leave it at that."
Eh?
You’re not going to try persuading me further?
To his surprise, Adele merely nodded calmly, making no attempt to press the issue.
His rejection was straightforward, and her acceptance was equally clean.
In fact, she seemed somewhat relieved — as if completing a tiresome duty.
W ѐ bnо̇ṽёl Е̂n ǔ m̈ а̌
"Don’t look at me like that. I’m only here to relay the invitation." Adele waved a hand dismissively, showing a hint of helplessness as she swiftly rolled the scroll back up.
"Those old fossils in the family have a weakness for prodigies. Whenever they see geniuses like you, they can’t help but get excited — as though collecting rare treasures — eager to mix your bloodline into the family’s."
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"You’re not the first genius to receive such an invitation, either."
"Did the others accept?" Gauss asked, curious.
"A few did. But among the rest, not all declined because of the conditions."
"Some simply preferred to align with stronger families. And, of course, there were those unwilling to be bound at all."
Ẅёb̌ ň о v è l̈ Еǹumа
"After all, every gift offered already bears a hidden price tag."
Gauss nodded slightly at her words.
It seemed to him little more than a formality — casting a wide net, hoping to catch a few fish.
"Alright, that’s enough of the trivialities. Let’s rest a bit, then begin your swordsmanship training."
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"I’m not hungry. You can finish these too."
Adele noticed that Gauss had been eating the whole time and had already cleared his plate.
Ē n̊ŭḿа̌
Naturally, she pushed her own untouched plate of delicate pastries toward him.
"Thank you."
Gauss thanked her and continued eating.
Watching his casual, confident manner, Adele didn’t find it impolite — in fact, she felt a sense of approval.
Though she was born a noble, she wasn’t one for rigid formalities.
It was the overly pretentious, self-conscious people that she found distasteful.
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True strength came with authenticity.
Gauss, though only at Level 4, already carried that quality in her eyes.
His core was steady.
He neither overestimated nor belittled himself, but acted in accordance with his own will.
Such a person — so long as he didn’t die — was destined for success.
Thinking so, a small smile curved at her lips.
Enu ṁ а. і̇d́
A mischievous thought crossed her mind.
Years from now, the old fossils of her family might regret not coming themselves, or not offering greater terms, until their guts turned green with envy.
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Moments later, Gauss finished eating and felt his energy fully restored.
His Energy Storage Gland had evolved into a Special Stomach, and with the level increase, its effect was far stronger than before.
Previously, this table’s pastries would never have been enough for him — but after the evolution, his food breakdown efficiency had improved significantly.
Of course, his appetite was still greater than most, since his enhanced absorption also demanded greater energy consumption.
W е b̌ n о̇vе̄ ľ Е̂n ŭ ḿ.а̃
He only hoped to keep both in balance — to avoid becoming a bottomless pit.
Adele rested her chin on one hand, watching as Gauss put down his utensils and stood up.
"You just finished eating. Don’t you need to rest a bit first?"
"Already digested." Gauss shook his head.
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"Then, shall we begin?" Adele raised an eyebrow, but since Gauss had said so, she didn’t waste any more time.
Her boots stepped across the smooth floor as she walked back to the spot where they had sparred earlier.
W_е̃ḃ ňо v̈ е l̃ Е́ n ũ m̀а
"Lesson one of the White Falcon Swordsmanship."
"Perceive and guide the ‘breath’ within your body."
"Not sword moves or vibration techniques?"
Adele smiled faintly and shook her head.
"Sword moves—those are just superficial tricks."
"Of course, your basic swordsmanship is solid. That’s very good."
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During their earlier bout, Gauss had intentionally shown a bit of his fundamental sword technique, which had deeply impressed her.
Not to mention that Gauss was a spellcaster—even compared to many professional swordsmen, his foundation was exceptionally refined.
But beyond the basics lay something far more profound.
"Breath—some call it qi. Without its support, even the most intricate sword forms are rootless trees, hollow and powerless."
Her fingers formed a sword shape as she lightly tapped a few times on the soft armor covering her chest.
"The core of White Falcon Swordsmanship—or, in fact, most sword arts—lies in the breath, or rather, in the internal rhythm that guides the body’s energy flow."
Wё b̄ n ò.v ӗĺ Ѐ.n.u ma
"Some warriors call it ‘Battle Qi,’ ‘Rage,’ or ‘Sword Aura.’ But in essence, all of them are the same—manifestations of breath channeling the power of one’s class."
"It is the fusion of life energy, willpower, and physical strength."
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"In truth, some spellcasters also study similar techniques. Regardless of whether they are melee professionals or not, a more coordinated body is always necessary."
"All the more so for you."
Adele blinked playfully.
She had already observed enough from their duel—though Gauss had held back a little, his fighting method and rhythm had been laid bare before her eyes.
Ĕ ñ û m̈а̃ .і d
She certainly didn’t regard him as a mere spellcaster.
"Your body—the Dragonborn power flowing through your bloodline—contains immense potential. It can generate an extraordinary qi.
"Your idea to learn a professional-grade sword technique is correct. The way you previously wielded that power was like trying to tame a wild horse purely through instinct and brute force."
"Once you master this technique, you might unlock an entirely new path."
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A faint glimmer of expectation flashed in her eyes.
Clearly, she already knew why Gauss sought to learn swordsmanship—and she was curious to see what direction she could guide him toward.
W̆ é b̃ nоvel_ Е́ nu̇m̈ a
After a brief pause, she gestured for Gauss to step to the center of the training ground and face her.
She then drew out an aged parchment scroll and placed it into his palm.
"Close your eyes. Empty your mind of distractions. Feel the energy pulsing from the scroll."
"Relax your body. Sense the pulse of that energy as it resonates with your blood and heartbeat. You need to see your own ‘breath’—then adjust it."
Gauss obeyed, closing his eyes and focusing inward.
Before long, he felt a faint cool sensation seep out from the rough parchment texture.
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That gentle energy flowed through the meridians of his arm—steady, rhythmic, and calm.
Wherever it passed, it seemed to map an energy circuit within his body.
A subtle warmth spread through him, and he became a keen ‘sensor’ of his own being.
He suddenly felt detached from himself—watching his own body from within.
His ‘inner sight’ became remarkably clear.
Beyond the familiar traces of Dragon Blood, beneath that golden ocean, countless energy specks flickered like stars.
Еn ů ḿ а. і́ d̂
Strength, endurance, the Special Stomach, the ancient Fiend Bloodline…
So this was what Adele meant—the manifestation of life energy and bodily strength.
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"Do you feel it?" Adele’s gentle voice reached him.
"Yes." Gauss briefly described what he sensed.
"Good. Sink your breath right here." She extended her finger and tapped swiftly between his chest and abdomen.
"Too tense."
Е̌.n̆ ǔm̈ а́
"Relax a little."
Gauss quickly adjusted himself.
"Yes, that’s it." Adele could keenly perceive the shifts in his breathing and body rhythm.
"Now, continue this process. Feel the changes your body undergoes as you breathe—whether it’s the expansion or the gentle inward release."
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"Then keep adjusting your breath…"
"Don’t chase speed. Seek ‘fluidity.’"
Е n u_m а̃. ĭ d
Time slipped away as she guided him patiently.
Before they knew it, dusk had fallen beyond the windows.
"That’s enough for today."
When Adele announced the session’s end, Gauss realized that it was already late.
So after an entire day, he had barely managed to grasp the breathing technique paired with White Falcon Swordsmanship?
"Am I progressing too slowly?"
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He asked uncertainly.
He honestly had no idea if his progress was fast or slow.
He knew his talent for magic was extraordinary—but swordsmanship was a different realm altogether.
"Huh?" Adele, halfway through putting on her work coat over her soft armor, tilted her head with an expression that seemed to say, “What on earth are you talking about?”
"Why would you think that?" she asked after a pause, her tone a mix of confusion and amusement.
"Well… it’s just breathing, and I’ve only made slight progress after a whole day."
E n̄ um̌ ӑ
"Just breathing, huh…" Adele laughed, her shoulders trembling.
She was half exasperated, half amused.
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"If other swordsmen heard that, they’d want to hit you."
Gauss blinked innocently.
Adele sighed, utterly speechless.
In truth, she had been surprised at least ten times throughout the lesson.
Е̂n úm̂а̊
Breathing sounded simple—but adjusting it was one of the hardest things to do.
Every person had already taken countless breaths since birth. It was likely the most frequent conscious action one could perform in a lifetime.
Something ingrained so deeply into one’s instincts was the hardest to correct.
Even harder than learning magic.
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Magic began from zero—most people weren’t born casting spells in the womb—so learning it simply required building knowledge.
But breathing techniques were different. They required not only learning anew but also breaking the inertia of habit.
Еň ūm̄а̇. і̄ d.
During their session, she couldn’t help feeling both admiration and regret.
Admiration—because she had once prided herself on her own talent. But after teaching Gauss personally, her confidence dimmed in comparison.
If Gauss was a natural-born genius, then she was merely one shaped by diligence.
Had Gauss trained in swordsmanship instead of magic early on, his mastery would likely already be extraordinary.
"Your progress is frighteningly fast." Adele commented plainly.
There was no envy in her voice, no forced modesty—just an honest acknowledgment of fact.
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"How long does it usually take others to reach this level?" Gauss asked curiously.
"Hmm…" Adele thought for a moment. "I can only speak for myself."
"When I first learned this sword art’s breathing method, it took me five full days to reach your current level."
"And my talent in this area is already above average."
"Moreover, when I learned it, my class level was already Tier 3."
Adele sighed softly.
W̊ е́b n̈ о̂ v̀е̄l_ Е̄ṅ_ů m̌ ǎ
She had always considered herself exceptionally gifted—but before Gauss, even she had to admit he was a swordsmanship prodigy.
"Do you have time tomorrow?" Adele asked.
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"I should." Gauss thought for a moment.
He didn’t have any urgent matters lately.
As for the two Tier 3 spells he had recently acquired—he could simply practice them nightly when free.
He had already tried last night.
Ẅ е̄ bń о́v̂ e̊ l̀ E̊ń ù m̄ а
It was difficult—but not impossible.
It just required time and patience.
So he wasn’t too worried.
For now, swordsmanship training demanded momentum.
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Each day’s progress needed reinforcement and continuity—to press on while the heat lasted, and seize the breakthrough in one stroke.
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