I Will Always Be Jonathan Rhode

"If we leave, what about you?"

Abraham said, "Since they have been here, they will have left traces. Even if you dissolved their corpses, they will be discovered sooner or later."

"When that happens, you won't just be facing these people."

"Rest assured, I am a genius of the Ulada Magic Academy and have the protection of Saber. A mere kingdom marquis cannot touch me."

"Besides, I haven't killed any members of the royal family. Out of respect for the Ulada Magic Academy, they won't kill me either. After all, I am a talented mage who has caught the eye of the Dark Church."

Abraham's expression shifted slightly. "They have come looking for you?"

"Not yet, but if I want them to, they should be able to come at any time."

Jonathan did not explain in detail.

As long as he revealed that he was a level six mage and a level six warrior, it would absolutely attract the attention of the Dark Church.

As for being level seven, he decided to leave that out.

Being too conspicuous was not a good thing.

Moreover, this could serve as his trump card.

"If you are worried about living expenses, I have quite a few valuable things on me. You can take them all."

Seeing Abraham frowning and looking troubled, Jonathan assumed he still had some concerns. He patted his shoulder and smiled slightly, "Don't worry about me, I will be fine."

"Actually," Jonathan began, "I have had something buried deep in my heart for a long time."

"I knew that one day, I wouldn't be able to hide it."

"So serious? Tell me about it."

"It concerns your background."

Jonathan's expression paused. "You're bringing this up now—could it be that I am related to the Bred Family or the Bandas royal family?"

Abraham sighed. "Your intuition is as sharp as ever."

"That's right. You are a direct descendant of the now-extinct main branch of the Bred Family. The current head of the family is your second uncle, and Sanita should be your aunt."

Jonathan felt this was too dramatic. "In that case, the young master of the Bred Family that I killed was likely my cousin?"

"That should be correct."

"Then you..."

"I, Saber, am the murderer who wiped out your kin, and I was one of the members of that mission. As for the one who issued the order, it was the current head of the Bred Family, your second uncle."

"I see. Then I didn't kill the wrong person."

Abraham said, "I have hidden this for a long time. As you headed to Black Phoenix City, I constantly worried that you would be recognized."

So that's why he was always depressed and drowning his sorrows in alcohol, Jonathan thought silently.

"Now that I've said it, it feels like a thousand-pound boulder has been lifted from my heart. I have no complaints about whatever you decide to do to me. Sanita is your aunt; just make sure she is settled."

Abraham dared not look at Jonathan, fearing he would see eyes filled with hatred.

"I see. I didn't expect Aunt Sanita and I to have this connection. So, should I call you Father or Uncle-in-law from now on?"

Abraham had not expected Jonathan to be thinking about such things. He looked up and, seeing those eyes that were just as they had always been, felt his heart calm down.

"What kind of nonsense are you thinking about!"

"It's you who is overthinking things!"

"Father, I lost my previous memories long ago and am essentially a reborn person. I only remember that my name is Jonathan, Jonathan Rhode. It was you who took me from the pile of corpses and cared for me meticulously."

"Without you, I would have died long ago. How could I have the strength I possess today?"

"As for the vengeance for my family, I will handle it myself. You don't need to worry; just live your own life."

Abraham said heavily, "I understand. I will take your aunt and leave."

"Before that, I think you two should get married before you go. It would save me from missing the chance to attend your wedding."

"Alright, whatever you say. Should we tell your aunt about your background?"

"Not now. We'll talk about it later."

"Hmm."

Abraham told Sanita everything except for the truth about Jonathan's background and asked if she was willing to leave with him.

Sanita hesitated for only a moment before agreeing.

Her hesitation was only because she feared she would bring disaster upon Abraham.

Three days later.

Blackstone Town held a grand wedding. Jonathan invited the entire town to attend and bless the newlyweds.

The next day, Abraham took Sanita and left Blackstone Town under the pretense of going on a honeymoon.

Jonathan did not give him all of his magic cores, but instead gave him eight level seven magic cores and several thousand gold coins.

As for the remaining few hundred gold coins, five level seven magical beast cores, and one level eight magical beast core, he kept them for himself.

For those without strength, the more wealth they possess, the less safe they are.

That very day, Jonathan headed toward Black Phoenix City.

Two or three days later, he returned to Ulada Magic Academy.

"Brothers, I'm back."

Jonathan shouted aloud as he spoke, but there was no one in the living room. However, sounds soon erupted from the rooms, and three people rushed out almost simultaneously.

"Jonathan, you're finally back. It's been two months; we were so worried about you," Ford said.

"Yeah, you didn't get hurt, did you? Take off your clothes and let us see."

"Hey, I'm not a girl, what are you doing? Stop pulling at my clothes!"

Jonathan had no choice but to take off his shirt to let them look, and the few of them began to examine his body.

Collette clicked his tongue and said, "With this physique, are you really a mage?"

"Keep your hands to yourselves!"

"You've seen it now, so you can rest easy, right?"

As he spoke, he began to put his clothes back on.

Ford said, "Such a great physique, it's truly enviable. I've even started to put on some weight."

"Follow me to train in the future. Although you can't be like that freak, there's no problem keeping a physique like mine."

Collette patted Ford on the shoulder, his face full of smiles.

From now on, there would be someone to lift weights with!

Charles, meanwhile, asked about Jonathan's experiences in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

"It was alright. I didn't encounter any danger; otherwise, I wouldn't have come back without a single scratch."

Charles nodded, believing it to be true.

Collette said, "To celebrate our great genius returning safely from the Magical Beast Mountain Range today, it's my treat! Everyone eat to your heart's content!"

Jonathan grinned and patted his belly, "Then I won't stand on ceremony."

A bad premonition immediately rose in Collette's heart, but due to his pride, how could he take back words he had already spoken?

As a result, the meal cost him nearly two hundred gold coins, wiping out his entire month's living expenses in one go.

He was so angry his face turned green!

He even laid down a harsh threat: "Don't let me catch you guys in a position of weakness. If I don't get revenge for this, my name isn't McNeil!"

Two days later, Jonathan applied to test as a level six mage. He cast one level six spell for both the darkness and earth elements, passing the assessment with ease.

In just an hour or two, the news spread throughout the entire Ulada Magic Academy.

A sixteen-year-old level six mage, while not a historical genius, was still at the very top in terms of cultivation speed in the current Yulan Continent.

If it weren't for that heartbreak that sent Linley into a state of harmony between man and nature, causing his spiritual energy to skyrocket tenfold, he would only be at this level as well.

The follow-up readership is too low; five hundred favorites can't even compare to others with less than three hundred active readers.

The key should be effective follow-up readership, which refers to accounts that have topped up within the last three months, even if it's just a dime.

I beg everyone to help out and push Coiling Dragon up; it's currently only around 70th on the new book list.

To repay everyone, I am currently working hard to stockpile chapters. If the results are good after the official launch, I will definitely reward you with a massive release!