Volume 5 Chapter 14 ACT.145 Three Swords Reggie Grave (Ⅰ)
Shaura Coliseum Operating Council, Chairman Reggie Grave.
He is the young master of the Grave family, the founders of the coliseum, and since he got involved in the operations, the coliseum's finances have greatly improved, they say.
"It's an honor to meet you."
As Belta extends his hand, Reggie also takes it sincerely.
After they shake hands, Belta frowns under his mask, feeling something off about the hand's emotion.
It's a beautiful hand, without scars or crooked habits, yet it has a strength unique to humans who have trained.
But even saying "trained" isn't exactly right.
It's more like he's been diving in real battles.
Belta senses something close to the Purge Knights, including himself, in that hand.
"Likewise, your reputation precedes you."
Reggie, however, smiles without noticing Belta's discomfort and says,
"Oh, rumors? I'm still young and don't think I'm doing anything noteworthy enough to stand out."
"Not at all, just being introduced by the elder of Gradius makes you a topic among us."
The elder of Gradius he mentions is William Gradius, known as one of the Three Swords.
He is the head of the Gradius family, who rule over Shaura's land, and a leading noble of the Kingdom, still vigorous despite being over 80 years old.
And he is also one of the "roots" who knows Belta's true identity and lent a hand.
"As an anonymous supporter, I don't wish to stand out."
In reality, there are quite a few supporters who choose to remain anonymous.
There is a strong trend among the upper class to look down on sword fighting as a vulgar spectacle, so many nobles support secretly while hiding their identity.
Taking advantage of this, Belta has slipped into the role of a nobleman, hiding his true identity without it being unnatural.
"Certainly, if you stand out, there's no point in being anonymous."
"Yeah, exactly."
They laugh together saying this.
But inside, both of them are thinking differently.
Both of them had *strong doubts* about each other's true nature.
Belta wondered if Reggie was on the side of the Reincarnators.
And then Reggie...
"By the way, do you like rats?"
...was he the master of the spies they captured the other day?
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