The more they oppose, the more it shows that I am doing the right thing

The pale blue curtains swayed with the wind, with the shimmering light of the waves dancing on the windowsill, and the silhouette of the Chinese parasol leaves outside followed the movement of the curtains.

The sunlight fell on the thick wooden floor, emitting a pleasant scent of pines and cypresses, making Arthur's smile even more radiant.

Even his father had only around a dozen Abyssal Flame Dragon hearts.

That damn father, insisting on making him study the way of magic as a scholar, refusing to let him practice the way of the knight.
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Arthur was determined to make good use of the dragon's heart to become a high-rank Sun Knight, and when he returned to his territory, he would fiercely prove his father wrong and show him what it meant not to underestimate the young and poor.

"My path of courage will definitely be recognized by my father!"

Arthur asserted confidently.

"I am destined to live for the Sun Family!"

Sunlight showered down, making Arthur's golden pupils shine brilliantly and sacredly.

At the same time, he also reaffirmed the idea in his heart that following An Su would definitely lead to a bright and promising future.

An Su was also very happy.

As a radiant saint, he had always been committed to maximizing the happiness index of humanity.

Arthur got the heart he desired, the top-ranking brother got the chance to connect he coveted, and An Su found the joy he longed for; it was another triple-win day, with everyone looking forward to a bright future. Why wouldn't he be pleased?

As for the letter from Archduke Annand in his arms, for the sake of maximizing the happiness of all humanity, he would just refrain from showing it to Arthur for now.

An Su was doing this for Arthur's sake.

"I won't disturb your cultivation any longer. Since you've made your decision, then I will reply to this gentleman. The scheduled time for the connection is at eight o'clock the evening after tomorrow."

An Su immediately found a compartment, opened the door, then turned around to lock it, checked that there were no people around, found a table to sit down at, and took out the letter to preview it for Arthur.

Arthur's father, Annand Sunny, as a Grand Duke, led legions to guard the border and, as a knight, established his position as a demigod, one of the strongest and youngest demigods.

He was also very famous in the original storyline.

In the special instance "Fall from The Abyss" ten years later, it was Archduke Annand who led the Sun Legion to guard the border alone for three days and nights, covering the retreat of the civilians, fighting so fiercely that the landscape broke apart, the dying sun bled red, corpses piled high, and ultimately, unsupported alone, the Grand Duke exhausted his strength and perished.

The history of the Sun Family can be traced back to the fourth era, the oldest family on the border, with direct descendants born with exceptional knightly talents, and the demigod Annand as this generation's family head, was truly a knight among knights.

He was a severe man, not given to jokes, with an iron and tenacious approach to his work.

He was ruthlessly cold-blooded in his killings.

Whether toward family or enemies, he was equally strict, and furthermore, he was indifferent to the charms of women.

Both the imperial city and the esoteric religion were wary of the Grand Duke of the Sun's stern reputation, dubbing him the "God of War."

His authority was so potent that when children on the border cried, the parents would threaten them with the God of War's name to scare them quiet.

Border God of War Annand, imperial city Magic God Merlin; these were two leaders of equal renown.

Facing such a formidable figure, An Su eagerly opened the letter to read it.

Upon opening the letter, the first line was glaringly written as:

[Dear Miss Yoko]

The first sentence was enough to make one struggle to keep a straight face.

An Su couldn't help but sigh; he should have known that a person of the same renown as Merlin would be up to no good, each one more secretly passionate than the next.

He began to wonder if all demigods in this world had this particular style, inclining towards characters with a divine gold complexion being more likely to ascend to godhood.

They even got Yangzi's name wrong, and An Su kindly helped correct it for the demigod Annand.

The Sun Family had always had one regret: their cultural level was not high, which was why Archduke Annand forcefully demanded Arthur switch to studying as a magic Magician.

Continuing to read further.

[Your portrait was very delightful to contemplate]

An Su's pupils constricted; had Arthur managed to get his card to his father?

Then it dawned on him, it was because Arthur's cards were widely circulated, with fans eagerly collecting them, and merchants bidding against each other, resulting in the cards reaching the border and being seen by Archduke Annand.

This old charmer was collecting such shameless little cards.

[I read the newspapers, and I also heard about your report, Miss Yoko. Your path of courage has received my approval.]

Reading newspapers... Quite an innovative reading method.

Archduke Annand had his servants read newspapers to him.

An Su continued on.

[Courage is the source of strength, both in love and in knighthood; your understanding of knighthood expressed in the newspapers is correct.]

An Su thought it must be a servant's writing this time, as such complex sentences were beyond the God of War's capability.

[From your words, I can feel your frank passion, your soaring spirit, and a broad-mindedness as vast as the sun – so endearing, so familiar. Miss Yangzi, even though you are a lady, you are a knight among knights, almost as if you were taught by me personally.]

An Su fell into contemplation.

He felt that the War God Annand was quite right.

Arthur is indeed the one you taught...

The father and son were resonating with each other from afar.

[To be candid, I have a son named Arthur, who is sixteen and still single. Although he possesses the valor and potential of a demigod, he sadly lacks culture. Our great Sun Family has no successor, and it may well die with this son of mine. I, Annand, fear I cannot face the ancestors of the Sun Family, such misfortune for our household!]