Jiang Yi was somewhat speechless, seeing the situation, he wouldn't be able to see Grand Lord Barre today!
After driving for two hours, it felt like a wasted trip!
Suddenly, a convertible drove towards them.
The person in the car was none other than Natasha.
Natasha was wearing a black suit and high heels, exuding an air of sophistication, looking like a white-collar worker from a major company.
Natasha's attire today was completely different from before.
Natasha also saw Jiang Yi and couldn't help but freeze. She hadn't expected Jiang Yi to come here.
"Teacher, why are you here? Are you looking for me?"
Natasha asked happily.
"I'm not here for you, I'm here to see Grand Lord Barre. I need his help with something!"
Jiang Yi said.
Upon hearing that Jiang Yi wasn't here for her, Natasha's face showed a hint of disappointment, but she quickly recovered.
"My dad is very busy right now and doesn't have time to see you. Besides, these guards won't let you in. But don't worry, just follow me, I'll take you to see my dad!"
"Okay!"
Jiang Yi nodded and followed Natasha through the main gate.
This time, the guards did not stop them.
Once inside, Jiang Yi scanned the surroundings.
The Grand Lord's mansion looked as luxurious and opulent as a royal palace, resplendent and magnificent, feeling like stepping into a palace, with an aura of luxury everywhere.
At this moment, a group of people dressed in knight's attire, with rapiers at their waists, were performing in the courtyard.
A group of gorgeously dressed nobles were seated on a high platform, watching and showering them with praise.
Grand Lord Barre was among them.
At this moment, Grand Lord Barre's expression was somewhat grim, his brows furrowed.
"Your dad's face isn't good!"
Jiang Yi said to Natasha.
"Simon Province and Dongmeng Province are going to have a sword fighting competition. Many reporters and nobles from Simon Province will come to watch. Simon Province has lost the sword fighting competition to Dongmeng Province every year, being completely crushed by Dongmeng Province and becoming a laughingstock in everyone's eyes. The competition is about to start again, so of course, my dad looks unhappy!"
Natasha said with a wry smile.
In the Eagle Country, rapier fencing was a highly valued sport.
Every year, the provinces would hold a grand rapier competition. The winner would then go to the capital to participate in the national competition.
At that time, the King would personally attend the competition, and kings from neighboring countries would also be invited to watch.
Simon Province had lost disastrously every year, so they had never had the chance to go to the capital for the national competition.
This was considered the greatest shame by the people of Simon Province.
Lord Barre had been troubled by this matter every year but had no solution, as Simon Province simply couldn't find any skilled sword masters.
"I remember that Ike, whom I dealt with last time, claimed to be one of the top ten rapier fighters in Simon Province! There should be quite a few sword masters in Simon Province!"
"If Grand Lord Simon gathered these top ten sword masters, wouldn't winning the competition be easy?"
Jiang Yi said.
"Those so-called top ten sword masters in Simon Province are all just for show. The only truly capable one is the number one sword master, Bill, but Bill is already over fifty years old. My dad has invited him many times, but he hasn't agreed!"
"By the way, Ike, whom you dealt with before, was Bill's student!"
Natasha said.
Hearing this, Jiang Yi couldn't help but laugh.
Considering that Bill taught a student like Ike, he probably wasn't much better.
"Master, you are the most skilled sword master I've ever seen. Last time you defeated Ike with just a branch! If you represented Simon Province in the competition, you would definitely help us win, and even win the championship in the capital competition!"
Natasha said excitedly.
Jiang Yi had no interest in such competitions.
Moreover, Jiang Yi was currently busy researching new medicine and had no time for this.
"I'm not interested!"
Jiang Yi said directly.
Seeing Jiang Yi's refusal, Natasha had no choice.
At this moment.
On the high platform.
Grand Lord Barre jumped up from his chair in anger, pointing at the sword masters and scolding them.
"You are all useless! With your skills, you are destined to lose tomorrow's competition against Dongmeng Province!"
The sword masters dared not speak.
The nobles on the platform could only helplessly try to comfort Grand Lord Barre.
Just then, a person dressed in knight's attire, with a rapier at his waist, walked in through the main gate.
It was none other than Ike, who had been reprimanded by Jiang Yi earlier.
"Grand Lord!"
Ike respectfully greeted Grand Lord Barre.
As soon as Grand Lord Barre saw Ike arrive, he quickly asked, "Is your teacher Bill here? If he could come, Simon Province would have a chance to win this year's competition."
"My teacher didn't come!"
Ike said.
Hearing this, Grand Lord Barre's face was filled with disappointment.
"Grand Lord Barre, you don't need to worry. My teacher sent me to represent Simon Province in tomorrow's competition. I have learned a lot from my teacher and I will definitely be able to help Simon Province win the competition!"
Ike said confidently. Su Dan Novel Network
"You?"
Grand Lord Simon frowned.
"Three years ago, you represented Simon Province in the competition and ended up losing miserably. I think it's best to forget about it!"
"I was too careless back then, and my skills weren't mature enough, which is why I lost the match."
"However, three years later, I am completely different. I have been studying sword fighting diligently with Master Bill for three years, and three years of training have made me a sword master who can look down on anyone!"
Ike said very confidently.
Hearing this, Grand Lord Barre began to hesitate!
"Grand Lord Barre, if you don't believe me, you can let these sword masters spar with me!"
Ike suggested.
Grand Lord Barre remained silent, still hesitant.
Three years ago, Ike had boasted about his prowess, only to lose miserably and shame the entire Simon Province.
"Grand Lord, please give Ike another chance!"
The surrounding nobles interceded.
"Alright."
Grand Lord Barre finally agreed.
Soon, Ike began to spar with the sword masters in the courtyard.
He was indeed much stronger than these sword masters. None of the dozen or so sword masters were Ike's match, and all of them were defeated by Ike!
Ike's face was filled with pride.
"You have indeed improved a lot!"
Grand Lord Barre looked at Ike and said, "How about this, tomorrow, you represent Simon Province in the competition against Dongmeng Province. If you win, I will reward you handsomely!"
"Thank you, Grand Lord!"
Ike said quickly.
At this moment, Ike's face was full of triumph.