"You are the reincarnation of the First Paragon?", Old Summer couldn't believe his ears.

"Well, it turns out to be the case.", Edward said.

"Damn it! No wonder you've been so exceptional from the day I saw you!", Old Summer Breathed heavily as he said that.

"That has nothing to do with me being the reincarnation of the First Paragon. That is in my nature.", Edward said.

"Anyway, you should definitely meet Old Winter someday.", Old Summer said.

"Of course I will. But why are you saying that now?", Edward asked.

"You don't know Old Winter. He is a Paragon Maniac. He has spent more than half his life investigating and researching the nine paragons. He is obsessed to know about the paragons as much as he can.", Old Summer said.

"Is that so? I should have some talk with him then. Recently, I've been thinking of something. What if I am not the only paragon who reincarnated? What if the other paragons also reincarnated somewhere in this planet, or somewhere within their own race? If this really turns out to be the case, then it would be devastating. Only the reincarnation of the Ninth Paragon would be our ally and the reincarnations of the other seven paragons would be our enemies. Having two paragons in the same race has its disadvantages too. When we had only one paragon, all the major races were against each other. But after the humanity managed to have a second paragon, all the other races have turned against us at the same time, wanting nothing but to destroy them. One of the reasons I reincarnated was to protect the human race, but who knows if the other paragons predicted that and also reincarnated or not? Or what if a legacy of one of the paragons appear?", Edward pointed out.

As they thought of the possibility, both Robert's and Old Summer's minds went blank.

"Stop saying such ominous things!", Robert suddenly shouted.

"It's just a hypothesis. Don't get so worked up!", Edward said as he laughed.

Soon, five hours passed, and they were on top of the Royal Capital

"You two. Hold onto me.", Edward said.

Both Robert and Old Summer tightly held on to Edward. The next moment, the life within the bird's eye vanished, and the bird's body turned into Qi and scattered. It was soon absorbed by Edward and turned into wings. Edward slowly flew down carrying Robert and Old Summer with him.

"The Bird would attract too much attention, so I want to fly normally.", Edward said.

"You are already attracting way too much attention. Don't you think it will shock the people out of their minds to see a flying person?", Robert said as he pointed towards a huge crowd below. A lot of people gathered to look at Edward who was flying down from the sky. They were speechless.

"Ah! I guess I should've been more careful.", Edward said. Soon, they landed near the City Gate.

The guards also saw Edward flying down from the sky. They were still scared out of there mind. As they saw Edward approaching them, they hurriedly saluted and said: "Honorable Visitors! Please enter!", They were trembling in fear, wondering what kind of god was visiting their capital today.

Edward entered the city with Robert and Old Summer. No one dared to stand in their way as they opened a path for them.

"Huh. It seems 'showing off' does help a little!", Edward said as he walked inside the city like a king.

"So you really were showing off intentionally", Robert shouted in anger.

"Relax. it worked out well, didn't it? Besides, if the Royal Academy wants to mess with me, they should at least know who they are messing with. This showcase of power was a warning to them.", Edward explained.

"By the way, we still have around four days' time before the selection begins. Where do we stay till then?", Edward asked.

"Let's stay in an inn.", Robert suggested.

"Isn't your clan a big thing in the Royal Capital? Why not let us stay in your clan?", Edward suggested.

"No way! You know I don't get along with my clan! Especially when Daniel is also there!", Robert rejected the suggestion.

"You can also clear off your scores with your cousin. Or don't tell me you are scared! What? Do you want to break through to the same level as him before you dare to take him on? Do you still want to wait like a coward even after he's so close to your grasp? That is not the Robert I know, Some fights, you just fight when you see your enemy. You don't wait to think if you are ready or not. Some fights are about pride. If you let go of your pride in fear of your enemy for a moment, that moment will be a heart-demon inside you forever. It'll haunt you for the rest of your life. Besides, I think the current you are more than ready to beat Daniel.", Edward said.

Robert stood there for a while as he kept thinking. Many things flashed past his mind, finally, he made a decision.

"You are right, Edward! This time, I will return with pride!", Robert said with determination.

The Brown Family, inside the family courtyards. The environment was very lively as the young master of the family, Daniel, was going to represent the Royal Academy in the Grand Academy Tournament selections, and he will be representing the kingdom most likely in the Grand Academy tournament too. The house smelled of an environment of celebration.

At this moment, Edward, Robert, and Old Summer reached the Brown Family courtyard entrance. The guards couldn't recognize any of them, but an old guard suddenly noticed Robert among them. As soon as he saw Robert, he recognized him.

"It's young master Robert! Young master Robert is back!", the old guard shouted.

As soon as he shouted, many old servants came running to see what was going on. When they recognized Robert, they gasped in shock. At this moment, a middle-aged man with a sturdy figure came out. He looked quite similar to Robert.

"You are back after so long! Why have you returned?", the man asked in a cold voice.

"Am I not even welcome in my own house, Father?", Robert asked with a tone of ridicule. It was clear from his tone that he and his father did not get along very well.

"Anyway, now that you've come, you can go to your cottage. It's the same as ever, nothing has changed. Your companions can also stay there.", His father said, still with the same cold tone.

"It's an honor to meet you, Sir Richard Brown, a former knight of the Royal Army, family head of the brown family.", Old Summer bowed his head in respect before the middle-aged man.

"So. It's you, principal of the Southern Academy. Long time no see. Feel free to be ease as our guest. You can ask the butlers or the house workers if you need anything.

"Thanks for your hospitality.", Old Summer said with respect.

"Is he some kind of bigshot?", Edward asked in a careless tone.

Richard Brown was still there, so he could hear what Edward was saying. He could see that Edward was just a young boy, and this boy is likely younger than his son. He felt annoyed by the disrespecting tone this brat used as he asked about him.

Old Summer was put into an awkward situation. He managed to put up a smile and said,

"Well of course! Sir Richard Brown is a former knight of the Royal Army. He is a mighty warrior at the peak of the Qi Accumulation Realm. We all treat him with great respect.", Old Summer said with a flattering tone to please Richard Brown, but he did not dare to rebuke or say anything harsh to Edward, because he knew who was more dangerous between this former knight and this former paragon. He was so tensed to piss off either of them, he was shaking on both legs. Although he did not worry about Edward doing anything to him as he knew that Edward saw him as a friend, or at least an aquintence. Only now he could understand how lucky he was. Or else, if he really managed to piss off this boy, even a thousand Richard Browns wouldn't be able to save him.