As Winterer buzzed with tension from the brewing conflict with the Troyban family, a new rumor spread through the estate.

- Theo Ragnar has been bestowed a half-sword by the Patriarch.

This wasn’t just a mere training match like before.

A bestowed half-sword.

It signified that he had been granted a sword from the Half-Sword Graveyard, an extraordinary honor.

For those unfamiliar with its significance, it seemed like a simple sign of Kyle’s favor toward Theo, but the elite fighters and senior warriors grew tense.

- Could the Patriarch truly be considering making Theo a sixth candidate among the five …