Venting
“Are you going to tell me?”
“It’s a bit difficult to explain in words.”
“Then we’ll have to sparring later.”
‘This person… .’
Hyeonjun glanced at Anton. It’s already complicated in my head, but I keep distracting myself. However, there are things that have already been received, and there are things that can be received. Even though you know about Hyeon-Jun, if you want to fight, you are actually going to show Hyeon-Jun your swordsmanship. He doesn’t know what will happen, but he acts as if Hyun-joon has already entered Benting’s military gate.
In the end, Hyunjoon reluctantly nodded.
“It works out well, and I will do that when I have time.”
“Okay, looking forward to it.”
Anton and the mercenaries were already entering the castle. The soldiers followed the ceremony like a knife, bowed to Anton, and were able to enter the inner sanctuary without any formalities.
It is Anton who acts only with the sword of the Marquis without any family or political influence. The fact that Anton led someone meant that there was an order from the Marquis.
After entering the inner sanctuary, Anton, who had been walking silently, opened his mouth after touching his beard.
“So, are you going to be knighted?”
In the end, Anton couldn’t stand it. That’s too hasty and careless. In addition, considering the positions of Hyun-joon and Benting, it is also a word that he should not say. It is an ignorant statement that clearly shows how lacking in political knowledge is. That’s why Anton can truly be Benting’s sword.
“I can’t say anything yet because nothing has been decided. And I’m still not good enough to be knighted.”
“Ummm…yes. You can tell that by watching them fight.”
Hyunjoon let out a small sigh. I would rather sharpen my mind and respond to a guy who bites his lip to eat him, but since he is kind to him and acts like the uncle next door, I can’t figure out what to do.
While the conversation stopped for a moment, Hyeonjun glanced back to check the mercenaries. They were walking nervously, listening to Hyeon-jun and Anton’s conversation. Gunther, whose eyes met Hyeonjun’s, struggled to smile.
Hyunjoon smiled at him and looked straight ahead.
Anton fell in love with the conversation with the talented young Mana Knight, and continued to chat with Hyeon-jun. Hyeonjun relaxed a little and had a conversation. Anton definitely doesn’t seem to be the type to cheat, and he’ll just have to make mistakes.
Hyunjoon glanced up. Even though there is a distance, you can see the magnificent Youngjugwan. Looking at it like this, it looks like there is a castle in the city. Looking closer, there is also a moat on the wall. Entering it, Hyeon-joon cleared his mind again. Now I really stuck my head in the bear’s jaw.
At the entrance of Yeongjugwan, Hyeonjun knew how to disarm, of course, and tried to unleash his sword. But to his dismay, the soldiers bowed to Anton and let him in. Hyeonjun glanced at Anton without realizing it, and their eyes met. Anton said with a grin.
“No one can do anything about pulling the sword out of Benting’s heart.”
Hyunjoon nodded his head. Not only Mana Knight, Anton, but also knights and wizards would be swarming, and the soldiers were no longer just soldiers. It’s not a place where the June & Gunter mercenaries can shake things up just because they’re willing to do something.
Hyeon-jun, who left the horse and carriage and entered the Yeongju-gwan, nodded as he saw the scenery inside the Yeongju-gwan.
The mansions of Scanden and Schupon were very splendid, but Benting’s manor house was very practical. It could be seen as just a castle for war. Hyeonjun opened his mouth as he walked along with Anton.
“Where are you going?”
“I’m going to His Excellency.”
No matter how long it passed, they didn’t take the mercenaries separately, so I thought they were guiding them to their room. But to think that even the mercenaries had to go to the Marquis. He could tell without seeing the mercenaries tense up. Anton glanced at them and said.
“Everyone looks good.”
“yes. They are reliable colleagues.”
Anton grinned at Hyeonjun’s proud answer. Then he quietly moved on.
Hyeon-jun thought they would be guided to the Yeongju-gwan office or drawing room, but they were guided to a small courtyard.
And as he got closer, the expression disappeared from Hyeon-jun’s face.
Like a knife with a hidden blade, there is no momentum, but a firm presence that makes it impossible not to know that the sword is there. It was as if a person had changed all of a sudden.
Hyeon-jun shuddered at that magnificent and ambitious mana, and tightened his mind, which had become loose from talking with Anton. It is the Marquis of Benting. You can feel it only with mana. If he is not a marquis, then who is a marquis?
I followed Anton into the courtyard, and Anton took a chuckle. As Hyeonjun tried to follow suit, he heard a low voice.
“It’s done.”
The mercenaries couldn’t even move. My stomach is stuffy and rumbling. My head is dizzy and I just want to run away. But he bit his tongue and kept his seat. Their captain stands proudly.
Hyeon-jun lowered his head slightly and looked at him, being careful not to look directly at the marquis. Then, the moment I looked into the eyes of the marquis, I stopped doing that useless thing.
Hyeonjun looked at the marquis with a calm face. nothing catches the eye Only the eyes of the Marquis who see through Hyeon-Jun are all that can be seen. You can’t run away from those gazes. If so, just face it.
The Marquis stroked his beard with a leisurely movement and looked at Hyeon-jun as if he were praising him. Hyeonjun’s fingertips trembled at the feeling of being naked. My body wants to pull out the sword right now.
“Turn around like this…”
The Marquis lowered his hand again and put his hands behind his back. Hyeon-jun controlled his rampaging senses with cool-headed reason. Even a small gesture from the Marquis keeps the body trying to jump out.
“… It came into my hands.”
In the Marquis’ satisfied smile, there was no doubt that Hyeon-jun had become his.
And Hyunjoon couldn’t help but admit it. Once you’ve come this far, you won’t be able to just leave.
“Certainly, you’re young, but don’t you have a lot of ambition?”
As the Marquis grinned, Hyeon-jun clenched his fists. His bangs, wet with cold sweat, clung to his forehead. However, there was still no expression on Hyeon-jun’s face, and his firm reason was not shaken.
“Yeah, you said Jun. He has an unusual name.”
“yes.”
“Where are you from?”
“It is very far from here.”
“hmm….”
The Marquis’ momentum did not change at all, but Hyeon-jun’s tension rose. It felt like I had committed a sin in a different way than when I was dealing with a priest.
“Well, that’s good. It’s not that important.”
Hyeonjun held back a sigh of relief. I didn’t dare to act the way I did when dealing with Demerian.
“I heard your request. It’s arrogant, but that’s the privilege of being young.”
“thank you.”
With that said, threats ceased to be threats. Because the Marquis forgave him. It just became the whining of a child.
“It’s a family… what happened to the clan?”
“I was left alone.”
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“Sorry.”
This is the family that raised such a talented person as Hyeon-jun. well worth holding on to But I can’t help it when I’m left alone
“Are you sure you won’t receive Benting’s blood?”
said the Marquis with a laugh. However, Hyeonjun felt the pressure as if Taesan collapsed and weighed down his body. Even so, he still straightened his back and held his chest proudly.
“Yes. I will not marry.”
“hahahaha, you’re a very interesting young man, aren’t you?”
“yes.”
Hearing Anton’s voice, Hyeonjun could barely catch his breath. I forgot that the others were even there.
“The impetuous Demerian deserved to run amok. He used to get angry quickly if things didn’t go his way.”
The Marquis smiled a little and looked up at the sky leisurely.
“I can’t honor your request. How unfair would other families feel if you, who have nothing, build a family?”
Hyeonjun blinked his eyes slowly at the tone that seemed to be soothing to a child.
And he said in a calm voice.
“What should I do?”
“Either build a foundation or build a ball.”
“…….”
It sounds natural. Hyeon-joon completely destroyed the plan he had made. Standing in front of the Marquis, I did not dare to say that I would go to the Eastern Mountains. The Marquis generously forgave her, but she would not be able to wish for forgiveness by babbling in front of him again.
Hyunjoon slowly closed his eyes. Many of the plans and visions he had built collapsed, leaving only two of them. One is to bow one’s head and accept whatever the Marquis offers. the other one… .
Hyunjoon opened his eyes.
Now, he shook off all his tension and pressure, and met the Marquis’ eyes squarely. When I was cornered, I finally regained my stability. Seeing that, the Marquis smiled softly. He was truly a man of value, and it already belonged to the Marquis.
“If I have a family, what can I get?”
“Well, it will depend on the ball to be built later.”
“Can I get a fief if I make a contribution in the civil war?”
“ha ha ha!”
The Marquis laughed bitterly. The courtyard roared, deafening. Hyeonjun felt his stomach twist as he was weighed down by the Marquis’ mana. The Marquis came forward and patted Hyeonjun on the shoulder. Hyunjoon clenched his fists.
“You’re very bold! But do you know what the civil war will be like?”
It was only then that Hyeon-jun realized that the marquis was one head taller than him. It was because I had to raise my head and look at it.
“Since it’s a civil war to be won, it won’t be a problem if we talk about the ball from now on, right?”
“Ha ha ha ha ha!”
The Marquis laughed loudly and patted Hyeonjun on the shoulder. Hyeon-joon’s stomach groaned and groaned.
“Sir Anton, have you heard? I like it! Oh, I’m so glad I missed you in Scanden. After all, a man grows only when he goes outside!”
“I definitely came back bigger while I didn’t see it.”
Anton also said with a grin. Since Anton is completely separated from politics, he can have a casual conversation with the Marquis. Hyeon-joon stood at the center and braced himself not to be shaken.
“Yes, I have a justification, skills, and a foundation, but if I make a contribution, can I give you a land?
The Marquis said without hiding her joy, exalting the princess who actually had no title.
“But you, who were left alone, are discussing your family, so you must be thinking something interesting.”
The Marquis acted very friendly now. Hyeonjun spoke of the final plan he had been putting off until the very end.
“I want to contact the Turaion family in Taxis.”
“hmm….”
The Marquis took his hand off Hyeon-jun’s shoulder and stroked his beard. Hyeon-jun ended up staggering the moment the Marquis’ hand fell from his body.
“The family that killed Tantares.”
“okay.”
The Marquis nodded at Anton’s words. Of course, it wasn’t because the Marquis didn’t know that.
“Are you trying to attract Turaion?”
“yes.”
“By what means?”
“I will negotiate with the territory to be received after the civil war.”
“Huh… This guy is very bold.”
If I’m cornered and can’t make my next move, I’ll turn the table over. The negotiating table, where the two of them were facing each other, was overturned, and Turaion was seated at a new table. Using the promise of the marquis, he negotiates with Turaion, and negotiates with the marquis with Turaion on his back. It is to bring the parties together. In reality, Hyeon-jun has nothing, but he promises the family to be dedicated to the marquis and the territory to be dedicated to Turaion.
“Wonderful, great! The young man is thoughtful.”
The Marquis laughed loudly and slapped Hyeon-jun on the shoulder again. Hyeonjun stumbled, unable to overcome the enormous power. The Marquis smiled contentedly even as he was subjected to this madman’s bullsh*t. Even if he killed him, he brushed off his rudeness with a laugh.
If the negotiations are completed well, the marquis can obtain the cause for the civil war and the family called Tureyon along with the guru Hyeon-jun.
It is also a family that comes completely into the hands of the marquis, without the need for annoying politics like other families.
Betray the aristocratic faction and enter under Benting. And since you will receive the estate with the credit you built, your influence will be consumed. Naturally, it would be politically isolated, and it would not be able to escape from the hands of the marquis. The moment you get out of the hands of the Marquis, the nobles will rush in and try to bite you. At least one generation would be such a consideration, and that would be enough time for the Marquis to exert influence in every corner of Thurrayon. It just enhances the power of venting under the name Turaion.
Of course, Turaray is also a big advantage. Even though he had skill and loyalty, no, it was Turaion who could not escape from the knight family because of it. From now on, until the family collapses, even if you are loyal and work hard, you will not be able to break down that faint but stubborn wall. It was an opportunity for such a Turaion to become a high-ranking noble.
Marquis influence? That’s dog sh*t for guys who wear other pockets. It’s rather good for a loyal family like Turaion. Because the Marquis will not doubt their loyalty, and as long as it continues, it will give the family a powerful force.
This is Hyun-jun’s last plan, and if successful, it will be the best picture.
But there is just one problem. Will Turaion agree to this deal?