The Grand Duelist

Joseph explained everything without hiding anything. 

Despite the pained look on his face all while he confessed everything to both Sect Master Taric and Alice. One could see relief within his eyes. Finally, he didn't have to carry all of these burdens by himself. He now had someone whom he could trust and confide all his secrets. 

Joseph's explanation only lasted for a few minutes, but his words were rich with content. 

It took Alice quite a while to digest what he said. 

She then let out a sigh and said, "I see... Now, I understand. You've done well." Alice patted his shoulder. 

Joseph smiled once again. 

But this time, there was no bitterness in his smile anymore. 

"Since you're still struggling, then we won't force the issue anymore. However, Joseph. You must know that sometimes, one must be decisive. If she goes too far, then I hope you won't spare her just because of the past, all right?" Alice was incredibly understanding of Joseph at this moment. 

Joseph felt happy and he was really grateful that Alice was with him. 

Now, he had virtually no regrets that he got together with Alice. 

Not only she was beautiful, but she was also kindhearted and understanding. 

Joseph had no complaints whatsoever and he couldn't wish for more other than to be with her in the future. 

Sect Master Taric stared at the two with a smile. As Krid's best friend, he knew a lot about Krid. Of course, that included his regrets and struggles in raising his granddaughter. He knew that Krid had this pang of regret in his heart as to why he raised Alice as if he wanted her to be a blacksmith than a completely ordinary woman. 

Back then, he told Krid that there was nothing wrong with his upbringing, but Krid merely scolded him by saying that he has no idea about his problems at all since he had no children. Sect Master Taric shook his head and inwardly thought... 

'Old Bastard... I'm sure you're quite happy up there Mike already, but I know that you'll be happier if you knew that you chose the right person to be with your daughter.' 

Sect Master Taric silently prayed. 

A few moments later, when he found out that the couple was done flirting with each other. He turned to look at Joseph and asked, "Since you went so far as to crashing my ancestral gates. You must be quite in a hurry, right?" 

"Ah!" 

It was at this moment that Joseph was finally reminded of a great problem that he was facing. 

The domestic problems of the Divine Sword Sect! 

But when he realized that he was standing in front of the Sect Master of the Divine Sword Sect who would definitely lend a hand and help him in his problem... 

He heaved a sigh of relief and confessed. 

"Hmmm... The domestic problems of the Kingdom of Nether? That's not a problem." Sect Master Taric casually said. 

"Really?" Joseph was doubtful. 

Even though the Divine Sword Sect was indeed quite powerful and large. Joseph didn't believe that the domestic problems of the Kingdom could be solved so easily. After all, it wasn't a problem that could be solved just because you want it done. 

Ample preparations were needed and enough money was also a necessity. 

But this didn't mean that Joseph doubted the financial capability of the Divine Sword Sect. 

He just found it unthinkable that Sect Master Taric would casually offer his help as if the problem was nothing to him. 

Alice instantly understood what Joseph was thinking and she couldn't help but lightly chuckle, "Joseph, you don't have to worry about the domestic problems of the kingdom anymore. If Sect Master Taric wants to lend us his help, then you can consider everything as done! We should focus on something else instead!" 

Since even Alice was saying that he should believe in Sect Master Taric. 

Joseph didn't say anything about it anymore. 

Though his interest was piqued by something else. 

"What do you mean?" 

Alice stared right at Joseph and replied with a sigh, "You sure are quite complacent, eh? You do have the strongest weapon in the world but you look so shabby!" She suddenly became emotional when she realized that the clothes Joseph was wearing at this moment actually came from Hulie and Julie. 

"I see... Now, I understand why you're not willing to take them off." 

"But I think they won't be happy in heaven if they see you getting injured because you're wearing such flimsy clothes. I bet they'd appreciate it if you wore proper armor since I think we'll encounter battles often in the future." Alice's eyes flashed with sorrow, but her emotions quickly disappeared. 

But how could her emotions escape from Joseph's eyes? 

As soon as he saw the sorrow in her eyes, he suddenly dragged her into his chest. 

A tight embrace. 

Sect Master Taric hurriedly turned his gaze to the side. 

'Fucking hell you bastards! How could you do something so indecent such as hugging in front of a three-hundred-year-old virgin?!' 

Sect Master Taric almost coughed a mouthful of blood out of frustration. But when he saw how the two gently held each other, he couldn't help but envy their relationship as he thought. 

'I think it's about time for me to look for a wife. I might be old, but I can still be as towering as a mountain! And I think that's all that matters, right?' 

Sect Master Taric repeatedly nodded to himself. 

When he opened his eyes once again, he discovered that both Alice and Joseph were staring at him with this look of amusement on their faces. 

"Hehehe... Sect Master Taric, have you finally realized that it's time for you to look for a wife?" Alice immediately teased. 

Joseph kept his silence, but the light within his eyes was saying all that he needed to say. 

"You punks!" 

Sect Master Taric roared and leaped into the air. 

While he was in mid-air, he glanced between Joseph and Alice and then ultimately decided to go towards Joseph instead. 

"Say your prayers, punk!" 

"Fuck! Why are you going after me old man? I didn't even say anything!" 

The small house immediately became a mess.