[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir":3,"chapter-i-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir-i-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir-chapter-20":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Died and Became a Noble's Heir",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1522799,1975,"Chapter 20: Hidden Quest Complete","i-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir-chapter-20",20,"\u003Cp>\"Of course not! I’m not afraid! I was just concerned I’d hurt you since you’re so weak.\" Rhys yelled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the duel could begin, Alaric’s voice rang out, loud and authoritative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This match will go on until someone surrenders or I deem them unfit to fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Claudia’s jaw tightened. \"That hardly seems fair that you’re the judge given your son is in the duel Lord Kaiser.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaric stared at Lady Claudia for a second before answering. \"Your son issued the challenge and you’re in my home. I will set the rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course my Lord.\" Lady Claudia said as she bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sounds easy enough.\" Rhys said as he locked eyes with Jack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This should be fun Lady Genevieve, I’m sure you and your daughters would love a good show with a meal.\" Cassius said as he chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, quite so. I’m sure this will be an eye opener for everyone.\" Lady Genevieve said as she fanned herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack and Rhys locked eyes. Other nobles’ families murmured amongst themselves as they started betting on who would win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin the duel!\" Alaric’s voice boomed through the training grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhys struck first. He charged forward with a quick, decisive strike to Jack’s chest. No hesitation, no testing his opponent. Soley focused on ending the duel quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jack freshened up before coming to the garden. He had a talk with his system. He decided to invest all 10 stat points into agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dealing with the slimes and feeling the presence of the giant snake, he decided he would need to be quicker to handle anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel clashed against steel, ringing through the grounds. Jack had managed to block it at the last second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad for a nobody.\" Rhys said with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow he’s clumsy. I thought he’d put more of a fight up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Jack, he’s not clumsy. You just have a higher agility stat. So your reflexes are quicker.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are his stats system? Can I see them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Of course.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Analyzing...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhys Lufiel (level 10)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class: Wind Mage\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength: 12\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stamina: 12\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agility: 19\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vitality: 40\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endurance: 17\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic: 25\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana: 478\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HP: 300\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic Talent Rank: A\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial Talent Rank: B\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Affinity: Wind, ??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, I thought his stats would be higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[His stats are above average. You just have the noble system. Your body, your reflexes, and even your magic is superior. So you’re above your peers in terms of stats.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’And here I thought you’d be stronger.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack’s gaze was calm. The flicker of irritation in Rhys’ eyes told him that he was bothered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhys’ gaze sharpened as he started a series of blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhys’ eyes sharpened as he started to take it seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is getting boring, Rhys.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Claudia gripped her fan until her knuckles turned white. She was getting irritated at the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the nobles were in silence. What they thought would be a one sided fight for Rhys, was actually a one sided fight for Jack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhys increased his pace and it looked like Jack was beginning to lose ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhys’ strikes carried more weight. They were faster, more precise and relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp clang of metal rang as Jack deflected each blow. Rhys jumped back gasping for air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could plant his feet, Jack was in front of him and smacked him across the face with the bunt of his spear. Then kicked him across the grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword dug into the ground as it scraped the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\" Alaric started to talk before his\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn’t over!\" Rhys cried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly the air around him began to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple of green energy began erupting from Rhys’ body. Frustration was the only emotion readable on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Octavia went to step forward, but Alaric put his hand in front of her. \"What are you doing father, we have to stop this.\" Octavia’s voice tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trust your brother, he may surprise you.\" Alaric answered calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhys’ mana erupted from his body. Green energy crackled off his body as the ground beneath his feat broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavy, and his sword was glowing green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He launched himself forward, faster than before. Streaks of green mana flowed behind his body as he charged toward Jack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved faster than before and saw Jack’s slow reaction. He smiled knowing the match was his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the moment right as Rhys was going to make contact with Jack’s torso, he pierced air because Jack wasn’t there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd gasped. Everyone was in silence including Rhys. Confused about what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Rhys heard a small noise in the corner of his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large purple sphere of mana erupted from Jack’s hand as Rhys was sent flying into a bunch of sandbags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Sand flew into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence stretched as everyone waited patiently for the sand to clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coughed up blood as he struggled to his feet. Rhys knuckles turned white as he gripped his sword. His jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Jack had just been playing with him this whole time. The great Rhys Lufiel, used like a toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This only made him angrier. He couldn’t accept defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Father, I believe that is the match.’ Jack said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single clap was heard from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Octavaia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began the slow clap until everyone cheered for Jack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is the duel.\" Alaric announced for everyone to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jack, well done!\" Annabelle shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Way to go little brother!\" Celeste cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As more people began to clap and shout Jack’s name. Rhys launched himself again towards Jack. This time he broke the floor beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack felt Rhys getting closer. But before he could react, Alaric grabbed Rhys by the throat and slammed him into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered into his ear. \"Know your place boy. You lost, your kind’s arrogance knows no bounds. Try that again in my home and I will end you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clapping stopped. Everyone turned to look at what just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing to see here.\" Alaric clapped his hands and everyone began moving back to the grand hall and the gardens to continue the soiree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alric walked up to Jack. \"You’ve improved considerably Jack. I didn’t think you were this skilled already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Thank you father. If he’s the competition I have to face, I feel like I’ll do quite fine.\" Jack said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hidden quest complete!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quest: win your first bout.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward: 5 stat points.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hidden quest completed!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quest: Make a name for yourself at someone else’s expense.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward: Title \"Young Master of Sorne\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, I got a title? What does it do!\u003C\u002Fp>",1112,"2026-06-06T05:43:29.002Z",1,"novelbin.me","63fb78367c574149e4bdb3dd071cc574c53d8141db9a6188c3aba812b3047da7","i-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir-chapter-21","i-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir-chapter-19",649,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir-cover.jpg"]