A few days later.
The Fergus family's Whitestone Training Grounds.
Bang!
The two silhouettes clashed and then quickly separated.
One of the figures was wearing a khaki battle suit. His face was skinny, and he was 1.7 meters tall. He held an ironwood sword in his hand. It was the commander of the castle's soldiers, Lord Lynd.
The other figure had black hair and wore a grey battle suit. He had a young face and also held an ironwood sword in his hand. It was Gray.
Whoosh!
Grey lightly stepped on the ground. In a few steps, he had already appeared beside the Lord of Lynd. The ironwood sword in his hand was like a flash of black light as it slashed towards the Lord of Lynd.
Whoosh!
When Lord Lynd saw Gray approaching, he had already adjusted his center of gravity. When Gray slashed out with his ironwood sword, Lord Lynd was facing Gray. He swung his ironwood sword and blocked Gray's attack.
Bang!
As their weapons collided, Lord Lynd took a few steps back and steadied himself.
Pa pa pa!
On the other hand, Gray quickly retreated as if he couldn't withstand the power of Lord Lynd's attack.
However, his steps were very orderly and did not seem to be messy at all.
After retreating a few steps, his body slipped like a loach and quickly slid out.
In fact, he was using the recoil from the sword to increase the distance between him and Lord Lynd. He was circling behind Lord Lynd.
Whoosh!
Sure enough, in the next moment, he appeared behind Lord Lynd. The ironwood sword in his hand drew a black light as it slashed towards Lord Lynd's back.
Bang!
Lord Lynd quickly turned around and swung his ironwood sword to block Gray's attack.
However, compared to before, the attack was a little rushed and the strength was a lot weaker. The angle was also a little off, so he was forced to take a few steps back.
As for Gray, he used the recoil to speed up his movement and attacked Lord Lynd from the other side.
Bang, bang, bang!
In the field, Gray kept attacking Lord Lynd from all angles with his speed. Lord Lynd was having a harder time defending.
Bang!
After another hasty block, the Lord of Lynd almost lost his balance. He didn't need much, just one more strike, and he would be defeated.
However, at this moment, Gray took the initiative to distance himself from Lord Lynd and stopped the fight.
This was Gray saving face for the Lord of Lynd. After all, the Lord of Lynd had been an upper-level blood warrior for many years. If he was defeated by Gray, who had just become an upper-level blood warrior, he would definitely lose face.
Lord Lynd naturally understood Gray's intentions. Looking at Gray, he couldn't help but sigh.
"Young Master Gray's strength is already on par with a veteran upper-level Blood Warrior!"
He still remembered when Gray had just arrived at the castle last year, Elise had snatched the blood fiends' blood away from him and had asked him for help.
At that time, even Elise was no match for him. But now, not only had his strength surpassed Elise's, but even an upper-level Blood Warrior like himself had been surpassed.
With this kind of growth speed, with this kind of potential, as long as he didn't die midway, he would definitely become a berserker. He couldn't help but rejoice in his heart. His decision back then was indeed correct.
"Uncle Lynd, you must be joking. I still have a lot to learn!"
Gray also couldn't help but sigh.
He didn't even use Hanhu's strength. He only used the wind wolf's innate speed to defeat Lord Lynd.
Once upon a time, Lord Lynd had been so powerful in his eyes. Every time he left the castle, he would feel at ease with Lord Lynd's protection. But now, he had already surpassed him.
Without a doubt, his growth in this year was terrifying.
At night, a purple crescent moon hung high in the sky, covering Fergus Castle and shrouding the Fergus Castle in a layer of purple fog.
After receiving a servant's notice, Gray and Bernal arrived at the door of Viscount Fergus' study. They couldn't help but have some doubts in their hearts.
At this time, they had already washed up and were preparing to sleep. What could have caused Viscount Fergus to summon them so urgently? Could it be related to the Shadow Serpent?
* Dong dong dong! *
"Father."
Knocking on the door of the study, Gray and Bernal shouted.
"Come in!"
Viscount Fergus' voice immediately sounded from within the study.
The two of them pushed open the door and entered. They saw Viscount Fergus sitting in the study beside the tea table on the right side of the door.
But at this time, there was another person in the room besides Viscount Fergus.
This was a blonde youth. He was tall and slender, with a robust body and well-proportioned facial features.
The most special thing about him was that he had a unique temperament that made people involuntarily look at him.
Seeing this person, Gray and Bernal couldn't help but be slightly surprised. They then respectfully greeted him.
"Young Master Zaroyang!"
This person was the eldest son of Marquis Sidney, the future successor of the Sidney family, Zaroyang Sidney.
"Good evening, both of you. Please sit!"
Zaroyang smiled and indicated for Gray and Bernal to sit at the tea table.
Gray and Bernal glanced at each other before walking over and sitting at the tea table. They already had a rough idea of what they were going to say next.
Seeing the two of them sit down, Zaroyang looked at Gray and said, "What happened to Sidney was the assassination attempt.
Father and I broke out in a cold sweat. Fortunately, Gray, you were attentive and discovered the group of assassins first. On behalf of the Sidney family, I would like to express my gratitude to you. "
"Young Master Zaroyang is too polite. I only discovered it by chance."
Gray shook his head.
"Discovering it was by chance, but being able to remain calm under such circumstances and calmly come up with a solution was no accident. Indeed, it is thanks to you that Polly and Master Tulu are safe and sound."
Zaroyang smiled.
"I heard from Polly that you like books about blood beasts. The Sidney family has quite a few. If you have time in the future, feel free to visit the Sidney family."
"Thank you, Young Master Zaroyang."
Gray's eyes lit up as he thanked Zaroyang.
Books about blood beasts were indeed what he wanted to read, and he did indeed want to read them at the Sidney family.
However, the Sidney family was the Marquis family, and he was only the illegitimate son of Viscount Fergus. In terms of status, without Viscount Fergus accompanying him, he had no right to visit the Sidney family alone.
As the lord of such a large territory, Viscount Fergus naturally had various matters to attend to. Naturally, it was impossible for him to bring him to the Sidney family just to borrow books.
Now that Zaroyang had invited him, he could visit the Sidney family without Viscount Fergus' help. This was undoubtedly a good thing for him.
"Young Master Zaroyang, have you already confirmed that the shadow serpent is hiding in Viscount Oliver's territory?"
Viscount Fergus asked when he saw that Zaroyang and Gray's conversation had come to an end.
"It has been confirmed. They are hiding in a village not far from Viscount Oliver's castle."
Zaroyang clenched his fists, his eyes cold.
"Traitorous bastard. He was enfeoffed by the Sidney family and enjoyed all kinds of preferential treatment from the Sidney family, but he secretly colluded with the shadow serpent."
Viscount Fergus asked.
"Young Master Zaroyang, do you need the Fergus family to participate in the encirclement of the shadow serpent?"
"No."
Zaroyang shook his head.
"Early tomorrow morning, we will launch the encirclement of the shadow serpent. At that time, the Fergus family will be handed over to the Oliver family, regardless of life or death."
"Yes, Young Master Zaroyang."
Viscount Fergus's eyelids twitched when he felt Zaroyang's intense killing intent, and he hurriedly responded.
At the side, Gray was deep in thought when he heard Zaroyang set the time for the encirclement of the shadow serpent.
The shadow serpent cultivated blood arts that allowed it to hide in the shadows and also had night vision. A sneak attack at night would be disadvantageous to the Sidney family, so the Sidney family had set the time for the sneak attack to be during the day.
As for why it was in the morning and not at any other time, it should be to take advantage of the time when the shadow serpent assassin's vigilance was at its lowest.