My parents congratulated me a day later for my work. They were happy to count on me for this kind of mission—it's always reassuring to have someone as strong as hundreds of grade 3 monsters.

The following days passed quickly. I dedicated myself to practicing my new skill. Every day, I tried to incorporate my interwoven thread into all my mana-based abilities. I can feel the difference now—my constructions are thicker and denser, and the attack power has increased by about 10% to 15% in exchange for a similar mana cost and casting time.

I'm trying to reduce the time required to use my ability. Building something akin to ice to intertwine and shape something with a single thought is extremely difficult. At first, it took me a few seconds to create either fortified construction or unified moldable mana. I haven't been able to apply this technique to other skills because I don't see any compatibility yet—my vision is cloudy, and I already have too much on my plate.

Now it only takes tenths of a second more to build any of the mentioned abilities—an enormous improvement. It's already a useful skill in combat. I can now use my construction threads as part of my day-to-day battle tools for those two abilities. Even so, I'll keep improving until I get back to my previous casting speed.

When I'm not practicing that skill, I'm trying to understand a pseudo Law of Electricity. My movement skill is stuck at level 10 while all the others keep leveling up—I need to find a solution soon.

"I don't have many days left…" Sol's birthday is in five days. I promised I'd attend, which means I must take the carriage in three days to arrive with plenty of time to spare. My mother got me a custom-made suit and a gift—which I don't even know what it is.

"Back to training like Father taught me." One day he took a few hours to explain how he obtained his first pseudo electric Law. I'm following his method, trying to understand what electricity is, its essence, where it comes from, and how it affects my body each time I use it—trying to become one with it.

I concentrate by circulating electricity through my body. Sitting cross-legged, I send continuous discharges around myself—from my hair to my feet. I make it flow calmly or in a single burst—fast and spontaneous. I also take time to understand how important it is to me. If I could obtain a Law right from the start, that would be ideal.

I remember his explanation of what electricity is and try to memorize its origin, how it's formed, and the different types generated either naturally or artificially. My days revolve around that and reading two books he gave me. These books helped him a lot because they were written by a master of the electric affinity and are hard to find—a study based on years of effort.

The days go by. I train during the day and study the books in the evening. I haven't seen much of my parents or grandmother lately—they're very busy with the new village and trying to improve its security.

According to them, the priority is hiring some new guards, ideally adding 2 sapphire-ranked and 8 emerald-ranked ones per village. That would represent about 10% of our current guard.

The expenses for each village will increase due to the new recruits and other safety measures, but it's a necessary cost to protect our territory and its people. Without them, we are nothing.

"Why is this so hard?" Today is the day I must take the carriage to the Solar barony, and I haven't made any real progress in acquiring an Electric Law. It's frustrating. Compared to how quickly I got my yin-yang Law, this feels ridiculous. I was truly lucky to achieve it in less than a month, thanks to my deep understanding and previous experience from another life.

Now I understand why many people stay at the emerald rank and choose different professions. Obtaining a pseudo Law is difficult, and most combat-related jobs come with high risks of death. Many prefer to live normal lives rather than risk everything for a little more money in dungeons or hunting fields. At least the study has been fruitful. I've almost finished one book. My knowledge of electricity has grown exponentially, and once I finish the second one, I'm sure I'll see progress. I just know it.

"Are you ready to go, son?" My mother entered my room while I was studying. I had left the door open waiting for her. The rest of my family is busy and won't be able to see me off—not a big deal since I'll only be gone for a few days, and the territory is close enough to return within a week.

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"Yes, I was just waiting for you to go down to the carriage." Her smile makes me smile. I close the book, stand up, and walk over to the bed. I store a suitcase with clothes, the book, and the gift in my dimensional bracelet—it's time to head to the Solar barony.

I'll be riding in a new kind of carriage designed for two people and a driver. It's pulled by two domesticated beasts similar to horses but larger and stronger. They're much faster, and the travel time will only be about 24 hours because these beasts can stay awake for days and maintain a steady pace the entire way.

"Don't forget to behave like a proper young man. You'll meet many other noble children around your age. Be polite and don't cause trouble." My mother kept advising me on how to behave. I understand her concern, but I don't plan to cause any trouble… If those kids pick a fight, they'll find me. I'll only defend myself if needed.

"I know, Mother. You raised a good son. I can adapt to any situation and behave like a gentleman." I gave her a triumphant smile, puffing out my chest in pride. She smiled at my act and kept giving me advice on how to act during the ceremony. She's been reminding me for days so I wouldn't mess up.

I'm very focused on listening to her. I don't want to embarrass myself at Sol's party. I don't want her to feel ashamed of me. I'm giving my all to memorize every bit of information—from how to introduce myself to how I should behave in every situation.

My biggest concern is fitting in with other nobles my age. I don't know if I'm too different from them. Sol and Cris are special cases because they're the children of my father's best friend. Arisa was a unique match from the start. Bush was strange the entire time. I don't know what it'll be like being surrounded by so many nobles. Just thinking about it gives me a headache. If I see I don't fit in, I'll just isolate myself in a corner. "Take care, son. We'll see each other soon." I said goodbye to my mother with a strong hug and got into the carriage. She talked to the driver for a moment, and then we sped off.

At this speed, it's hard for any grade 1 or 2 monster to catch us. My mother told me a few interesting facts about the carriage—it's supposedly the best land transportation tech developed in recent years. It emits a scent that's hard for weaker monsters to detect, and it has a stabilizer so you don't feel the ride while in motion. I'm experiencing it firsthand—it's very comfortable.

This was one of the Marquis's gifts for acquiring the new village and managing it well for several consecutive years. My family could buy one if we wanted, but the expense isn't a priority—it's better when it's free. They let me use it because it needs several grade 2 cores to operate, and I obtained nearly 2,300 of them.

I began reading during the trip. I had plenty of time, and since the driver was a contracted sapphire rank, he could handle nearly all potential problems on the road. I'd only step in if absolutely necessary. That's why my mother agreed to send me without additional guards—I can protect myself, and I have a sapphire-level escort.

Throughout the journey, I just read, took short naps, and practiced my mana. Time passed both slowly and quickly—a strange sensation, traveling for so many hours without stopping.

With two hours left to arrive, we decided to take a break because the driver was a bit tired and needed to feed the beasts. Once we arrive, he'll have completed his mission. Afterward, I'll return with some of my family's workers who live in the city of Marril. We have a fairly large house there. I didn't use it before because I was invited to the Baron's mansion.

This time I'll use my own house because they'll have several rooms occupied by guests. I don't want to inconvenience anyone. Our home in the Solar barony is almost as big as the one in Talar, so it'll be quite comfortable.

When the driver woke up, we chatted a bit about his life. He usually works these types of jobs. He doesn't want to risk his life recklessly in dungeons or anything like that. That's why he created a company of trusted transport guards. The job has some risks, like any other, but it's generally safe.

"We'll be there in about 30 minutes." Samu shouted from the front. I thanked him for the heads-up. I put my book away and stared at the scenery while waiting to arrive in Marril.

"What happened?" Fifteen minutes later, the carriage stopped suddenly—unexpectedly. It nearly lost balance from the abrupt brake.

"There's a carriage about 150 meters ahead. It's being attacked by some monsters." I opened the door, got out instantly, and saw it.

"Is that the Komil Duke's house crest?" I focused my sight on the large banner above the huge carriage. It was being attacked by several monsters—I could count hundreds from where I stood. It didn't look natural; it seemed planned.

"Yes, it looks like a touring carriage. They must have been circling around the city." His perspective and knowledge helped. "What should we do?" Samu asked me. His job is to ensure my safety, so I understand if he doesn't want to put me at risk. But for me, as a noble, I must help.

"I have to help them. I can't leave them in that situation as a noble. It could bring problems to my family if we ignore it and move on." Apparently, they also noticed us but didn't pay much attention, seeing only two people. My words made Samu hesitate. He stared at me for a second, searching for the right words.

"Don't worry, I'll just help deal with a few grade 2 monsters. They've got a strong sapphire rank fighter with them." That guy was fighting five strange grade 3 monsters at once—all tree-type. I couldn't quite identify their exact ranks from here.

Before hearing his answer, I activated my movement skill. I took my swords from the storage bracelet and moved toward some straggling grade 2 monsters. "I've come to help." Some emerald-ranked fighters didn't pay me much attention, but without waiting for a response, I began slashing the closest monster to me.

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