From Ruin to Reign Leander's Unbreakable Will novel Chapter 247

Chapter 247 A Battle of Wits With Gareth

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Leander’s expression shifted slightly. Just earlier, Skyler had shown up out of the blue, boasting that he’d been recruited into something called Wyvern Blade. The pride on his face was impossible to miss. It made Leander genuinely curious–what exactly was this Wyvern Blade that gave someone so much confidence, enough to look down on even the most powerful figures in the city like they were nobodies?

What he didn’t expect was that now, some people from the government and military were seated in front of him, asking him to join Wyvern Blade–as its Chief Instructor, no less.

Seeing Leander’s reaction, the man in glasses immediately straightened up and said seriously, “Mr. Ashcroft, let me introduce myself. I’m with the Astria’s Special Operations Task Force— you can call me Mr. Church. The gentleman beside me is Officer Crosby from the Southern Military Command. We’re both here on official government business.”

Leander gave them a slight nod. Despite their official status, he remained calm. His deep mastery of martial arts had opened his eyes to the bigger picture—he wouldn’t flinch even if the commander of the entire military came knocking.

Graham Crosby nodded back, but his sharp eyes never left Leander. He studied him closely. This young man, barely twenty, had somehow rocketed to the top of the Astria Power Index- surpassing even legends like Gareth Ashcroft and Maximilian Morgan–Royce. How had he done

it?

Miles Church went on. “Mr. Ashcroft, you’re a giant in the martial world, but you may not be familiar with some of Astria’s covert units. Let me explain what Wyvern Blade really is.”

When Leander gave a slight nod, Miles adjusted his glasses and continued to speak.

“In Astria, beyond the military’s many special forces units, there’s a team that stands apart. It’s above all the others–not part of the military, not part of any known agency. It reports directly to Astria’s central authority.

“This elite force is made up of the best of the best–carefully chosen to protect the most critical figures in our nation.

“Other than protecting a handful of the nation’s most critical figures, they don’t answer to anyone, nor do they belong to any specific agency. They operate with full autonomy—even have the authority to act at their own discretion when necessary. Their rank is on par with senior field officers, and in some cases, comparable to generals. They’re the most elite force

Astria has to offer.

“This team is called Wyvern Blade. The name symbolizes Astria’s secret power.”

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Leander finally began to grasp what Wyvern Blade really was. It was Astria’s version of something like the United Colonies‘ Aegis Intelligence Bureau–but even more elite. A covert strike force tasked with protecting top–level individuals–Astria’s sharpest hidden weapon.

And what exactly does a Chief Instructor do?” Leander asked casually.

“In Wyvern Blade, we have operatives, team leaders, two assistant instructors, and one Chief Instructor, Miles explained with a light smile. “The Chief Instructor is the top authority within Wyvern Blade. He’s responsible for overseeing, training, and leading the entire unit–everyone reports to him.”

Leander listened without much visible interest. He simply shrugged.

“Okay, I get what Wyvern Blade is now. But what I don’t get is—why me?

“Sure, Wyvern Blade isn’t a traditional military unit, but its members are still soldiers. Wouldn’t it make more sense to have a career officer or professional military trainer in that position? I’m not from that world. I’d be useless to you.”

It was then that Graham finally spoke for the first time.

“Mr. Ashcroft, if you’re considered an outsider, then no one else on Earth could possibly qualify as an insider.

“Yes, they’re technically soldiers, but they’re not your average troops. Some train in ancient martial arts, others wield arcane abilities, or were born with supernatural gifts. These people are strong–willed, arrogant, and nearly impossible to command. Even the best military trainers struggle to handle them, let alone earn their respect.

“But someone like you—a true legend in the martial world—has the presence to command their attention and the strength to back it up. Only someone like you can train them.”

“Oh?” Leander’s eyes flickered with interest.

“So, Wyvern Blade really is something exceptional. Bringing in top–tier martial artists to train them actually makes perfect sense.

“But to be honest, I’m not particularly interested in this whole Chief Instructor thing. There are plenty of other top–ranked fighters in Astria–people like Maximilian Morgan–Royce, Sean Judie, Thaddeus Levington, and Roman Fleming. You could easily ask one of them instead.”

Graham’s expression darkened slightly. After a brief pause, he replied, “To be honest, Mr. Ashcroft, it has to be you.

“Wyvern Blade is a unified name, but there are actually two teams–North and South.

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“The Northern division is based in Highcliffe. The Southern division is here. The role we’re offering you is to lead the Southern Wyvern Blade as Chief Instructor.”

Leander shook his head. “Still not seeing why you’re so set on me.”

Graham took a deep breath and said gravely, “Until ten years ago, the Southern division’s Chief Instructor was Maximilian Morgan–Royce. But after a mission went wrong, he resigned and withdrew from public life. He’s been living in seclusion in Seagate ever since. We haven’t found a suitable replacement in all this time.

“But in recent years, the Northern Wyvern Blade has been on the rise. At the latest Wyvern Blade trials, they completely overwhelmed our Southern division and took the top spot. And it was all because they had an instructor whose name alone commands respect across the entire nation.”

“Gareth Ashcroft?” Leander said without hesitation, eyes narrowing.

Graham nodded firmly. “Exactly. Across all of Astria, you’re the only one who can truly challenge Gareth. If we want to have any chance of winning at the next Wyvern Blade trials, you are the only one who can make it happen.”

He looked straight at Leander—but what he saw in return startled him. Leander’s eyes lit up with a sudden, intense fire.

“Gareth Ashcroft, huh? Interesting.”

Leander tapped the table with one hand, fingers curling slightly.

“If someone else were running the Northern division, I probably wouldn’t care. But if it’s Gareth… well, now I’m intrigued.

“I’ll take the job.”

Both Graham and Miles broke into visible smiles, though they couldn’t hide the hint of anxiety in their eyes.

Most people flinched when they heard Gareth’s name. Leander didn’t even blink. In fact, his eyes gleamed with the thrill of competition. No wonder he was ranked number one in Astria.

“That’s fantastic, Mr. Ashcroft,” Miles said quickly. “We can bring you to the training base anytime you’re ready.”

Leander’s eyes grew distant for a moment, as he thought back to Skyler–the arrogant kid from earlier that day who strutted around like he owned the world. A faint smile tugged at his lips.

“One week from now. Pick me up at the Jeff Enterprises Building. That’s when training begins.”

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His gaze turned sharp, and his thoughts sharpened along with it.

Gareth… consider this the start of our first game.

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