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The knights assigned to guard the estate and the servants who had woken up early to begin their daily chores were taken aback by the remarkable change in their master. After months of idleness and inactivity, he had suddenly returned to the training ground, displaying a renewed sense of purpose and dedication that none had seen in quite some time.

"Hey, did you see that? Apparently, Albert told me he saw the master training on the grounds this morning..."

"Yes, I heard the same thing. The knights mentioned seeing him heading outside the estate before the sun had even risen, determined to start his training,"

The news of their master reclaiming control over his life spread like wildfire. It wasn't even noon yet, and the entire estate was already abuzz with the astonishing revelation that their master had resumed his rigorous training.

However, this wasn't the only surprising news circulating. There were also reports of a significant change in his behavior. That very morning, he had spared a knight during a training session and had spoken with an uncharacteristic humility, quite unlike the tyrannical demeanor he had displayed in the past. This unexpected shift in his attitude was a pleasant surprise to everyone within the estate. Whether they were knights, maids, or gardeners, everyone had quickly learned about the sudden and dramatic transformation that had taken place in him following his recent defeat by the Gris.

Meanwhile, Riech, who was resting in his room, was looking at the progress screen of his current quest. Just as he had anticipated, the screen indicated that he had successfully completed the first day of his seven-day physical training regimen.

"Well, since I'm a magic swordsman, shouldn't I be able to use magic as well?" he pondered aloud, curious about his abilities.

He then navigated to his skill screen to assess the number of standalone skills he possessed. To his delight, he found an array of magic skills at his disposal, including Fireball, Magic Missile, and Earth Shield, among many others. However, he soon realized that these were fairly common skills that any novice mage could easily wield in a magical duel.

His attributes were strongly aligned with Fire and Earth, which meant that his skill set was predominantly centered around these elements. While he might not have been an exceptional mage, he still held the title of a magic swordsman. Consequently, he also possessed several unique magic swordsman skills such as Mana Shield, Mana Sword, and Sword Blast.

"Bruh! I can't use any of these skills until I complete my first quest. What the heck!" he exclaimed in frustration.

The realization that he wouldn't be able to use any of his magical skills for the next seven days until he completed his initial quest left him feeling profoundly disappointed. He had been eager and excited to try out his magical abilities, but it seemed that he would have to exercise patience and wait at least a week before he could unleash his full potential.

"Even though my talent rank is A, compared to Gris's SS+ rank, it's worth nothing," he thought, his expression turning gloomy.

"I really have to do something about this before I encounter him again," he pondered, tapping his chin.

In this world, talent rank represented a person's potential in combat. The higher the rank, the greater the potential and the faster one could become stronger. For civilians, E and D ranks were common, while B rank was typical for knights, and nobles generally ranged from C to A rank. A and B rank talent was rare, found in only one person out of a thousand, and an A rank was even rarer, occurring in about one person out of five thousand. An SS+ rank, also known as a hero rank, was exceptionally rare, with only one such individual per continent. This rarity was why his face had paled at the comparison.

Not only was the SS+ rank incredibly rare, but it was also immensely powerful. An SS+ ranked individual was at least 50 times stronger than an average A rank and 200 times stronger than a B rank. The sheer difference in power was staggering and intimidating.

However, potential alone didn't guarantee success. To fully realize their potential, one had to train hard every day. Riech was one of those who had fully reached their potential, making him valuable to the kingdom and quite strong compared to most. On the other hand, Gris, despite his SS+ rank potential, had only attained S rank so far.

Reich knew that his talent rank alone wouldn't be enough to overcome Gris. He needed to find a way to leverage his abilities and training to close the gap. As a magic swordsman, he had a unique combination of skills that, if mastered, could give him an edge in their next encounter. He resolved to push himself harder, to train smarter, and to exploit every advantage he could find. The path ahead was daunting, but he was determined not to be overshadowed by Gris's seemingly insurmountable talent.

*Knock* *Knock*

"Master Reich, will you be attending the office today?" Benet spoke from the other side of the door.

"O-oh, yes, I'll be there in a minute," Riech answered, quickly gathering himself.

Aside from being a magic swordsman, Riech was also a baron of his territory. This meant that, in addition to his training, he had to manage his territorial affairs and handle the political matters of his estate.

He got up, dressed, and headed to his office. The guards outside the gate saluted him and opened the door. As he entered the chamber, everyone stood up and bowed to him.

"Take your seats and continue with your work," he gestured, allowing them to sit down.

Riech put his coat on the back of his chair and sat. Technically, his role involved overseeing the work done by his staff, giving approvals or rejections when suggestions or issues were brought to his attention. He found himself sitting there for a few hours, essentially doing nothing but providing occasional responses to his aides.

"I'm a whiz at this," he said with a smirk. "I'm a natural, No surprise, it's in my genes."

Aside from listening to the suggestions of his aides, Riech did very little himself, yet he managed this quite well. He efficiently approved or disapproved of various matters related to his estate. Despite this being his first time handling these responsibilities, he found himself surprisingly adept at it.

Although he had never done this before, his ability to make sound decisions on estate matters impressed himself. He attributed his natural leadership skills and strategic thinking to his experience on Earth, where he was the boss of a conglomerate..

After he was done with his work, Riech headed back to the training ground and began his training session. By the time he finished, it was already time for dinner, and Sulvia called him in.

After eating, Riech went to bed early, establishing a routine that continued over the next few days. He balanced his administrative duties with his training, steadily managing his estate and honing his skills.

"Finally!" he exclaimed, drenched in sweat after an intense training session.

*Ding*

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