prepare for civil war
As I was taking a rest, not a rest, Rivetran strode in. He had a place with another family, but now he’s back. As soon as she entered, she said it directly.
“Get ready.”
“yes.”
Devan got up and moved, and Hyeon-jun also moved right away. Soon, the other side of the lord’s residence, where Turaion was staying, became noisy.
However, not only them, but the entire Yeongju Hall and even the entire Benting were actively moving. The soon-to-be queen comes to Benting. It should be greeted with a grand welcome.
It’s not just to impress Wilhelmina. It is a splendid show to show who is Lautsharn’s savvy successor, boost the morale of the soldiers with that power, and reassure the citizens. Everyone has to give their best effort and go. Thanks to that, Hyeon-jun goes to the welcome ceremony wearing uncomfortable full plate armor.
Soldiers and mercenaries were not allowed to roam outside. It will be a grand welcome ceremony, but it will be strictly controlled. Nobles and knights who raised enemies in the banting, and soldiers who would control the welcome ceremony could not be armed or wander around recklessly.
Golden petals grown with magic will be scattered from the outer castle area where commoners live to the lord’s house, and knights will raise their swords and decorate the road for her nicely while the soldiers control the road. That honorable place will go to those who can be trusted, Benting’s lineage or old vassals.
And there was also a place for Devan of Turaion, whom Wilhelmina and the Marquis were giving strength to.
“You are ascending to such an honored position again.”
“Isn’t the situation different from then?”
At Dvan’s words, the Turaion knight responded with a smile. Devon also smiled cheerfully and nodded his head.
When he killed Tantares and stood at the forefront of the triumphal ceremony, he tried his best to gain influence somehow, but he couldn’t get his hands on anything. However, now it holds a powerful influence that is unimaginable that it was held by a single family of knights, and even though they did not ask for anything, they gave up the position.
As the hound of Taxis, Turaion, who had been crawling on the floor despite countless strikes, came this far. How could Devan, who will be the leading role, not have his heart beat?
“Mother, I will go first.”
“okay.”
Rivetran smiled softly and patted Devan on the shoulder. Devan should go ahead and prepare. The other Tureyons can wait for Wilhelmina in the Inner Zone and take the example when she comes.
Prinion followed Rivetran out of the room and saw the knights all wearing full plate armor and getting ready. After Hyeon-jun told the story of King Arthur, the twisted nether chimera, he seemed to be interested in knights too, so Devan was not the only one worried.
However, from Hyun-joon’s point of view, it seemed that he had no intention of becoming a knight at all, and that he was just enjoying the article.
Anyway, Siscon child, let’s sell our worries.
“Is there any uncomfortable place?”
“okay.”
Hyeon-jun tossed his hair and smiled as he answered La Hansen’s question. Lahansen narrowed his eyes slightly, but quietly backed away. Hyeonjun sighed as he groped for the visor that he had put back on his helmet for the welcome ceremony. It’s okay to just wear a uniform and go out. What are you talking about?
“Come to think of it, the mercenary corps also received armor?”
“yes.”
While Hyeon-jun was being called everywhere, the mercenary corps also strengthened their armament by receiving pieces of armor from Turaion that fit their body. In addition to the armor they originally had, the armor of the soldiers they killed on the way to Benting, the armor ordered from the Eastern Mountains front, and the armor of Turaion were added, and although there was no uniformity, they obtained defense comparable to full plate armor.
Hyeon-jun taught them how to handle halberds whenever they had time, so it wouldn’t be bad for everyone to use halberds now. Well, Gunther will figure it out on his own.
“depart.”
“yes.”
After answering Rivetran’s words, the knights left the room. Hyunjun waved to La Hansen and Prinion before leaving. Lahansen laughed, and Prinion waved his hand with a bright face. Hyunjoon’s face softened. I told Devan that he was a Siscon, but he couldn’t even think of himself.
It was the same inside the Yeongju-gwan, but outside the Yeong-ju-gwan was also noisy. Everyone is standing on either side of the road Wilhelmina will pass by, talking to each other. This position is also divided according to title and influence. If they have power, they settle down near the permanent residence, and if they do not have power, they are pushed outward.
In that sense, Turaion is in a rather delicate situation. It’s just a family of knights with a small number of people, but it’s because they have a tight grip on influence and power. If you think of family, you have to go to the outermost part of the castle, but if you think about influence, you have to go inside.
But even that problem was solved long ago by Devan. There is no way that Devan, who has met all kinds of people, built strong relationships and built up influence, will not miss this opportunity. By pouring his influence, he occupied right next to the high-ranking aristocrats.
Duvan was indeed aristocratic and politically active. Things that could be obtained after the civil war were over, but had not yet been received, were subtly sent signals to raise their value by including them in the transaction. Just like Hyunjoon did to them.
Don’t think of it as selling the future. Anyway, even if Turaion receives the title of baron and lands, he cannot stand alone for a while. Not only the Marquis, but also the power of other families must be brought together.
The important thing is to maintain a relationship with the Marquis and build a foundation to stand on your own. If you keep that well, it is right to give the other things in moderation and use the power of other families that will be put there.
“Is the author a man called the hawk of the wire?”
“hmm…….”
The nobles who had not yet seen Hyeon-jun saw him and whispered. Hyun-jun had already lowered his visor to cover his face, but he was the most prominent person here. That would be the case, too, because the Bembraith, which shimmered even under the sun with the divine power of Karios, was so protruding that it was difficult to recognize.
“A little bit more than I’ve heard in stories…”
“It will be different if you face it in person.”
As Hyeon-jun stood quietly with his momentum neatly captured, someone came out to discuss it. However, when those who had already been burned once talked about it, they shook their heads. It’s because not just one or two people, but all those who saw it in person say that. Isn’t that called mana knight? Before thinking about the momentum, he must be a mana knight, but he must be an unusual person.
Hyeonjun sighed slightly as he discerned and listened to the sounds with his keen senses. It hurts to be so famous.
Rivetran took advantage of the opportunity created by Dvan to talk with the high-ranking nobles and the families that had risen just below them. Although she may be a little less politically sensible, she is definitely not the kind of person who will blow up the opportunity her son has worked so hard to sleep on. Good for light conversation. It is important to share as many stories as possible and imprint yourself on others.
Then the rider rode his horse through the streets crowded with the nobles and entered the manor house.
Her Highness the Princess has arrived. Everyone noticed it and sat down.
And not long after, the Marquis came out of the manor house and came down one of the stairs and stood there. All the nobles saw him and took their bow. The Marquis responded with a simple nod and a wave of his hand. Indeed, it is as majestic as a king.
Hyeon-jun looked straight ahead, avoiding the gaze of the marquis staring at him.
Everything has already been documented. Turaion and Benting both got what they wanted. But Leopold Benting missed Hyeon-jun. That painful mistake is now irreversible.
Hyunjoon smiled lightly. When the civil war is over, the only thing the Marquis can ask for from Hyeon-jun is to teach him swordsmanship. Now all you have to do is avoid accidentally binding your limbs. There is no need to fear the Marquis.
“Wow!”
A shout is heard in the distance. Almost all citizens of Benting flocked to see the princess. The city was in a frenzy with great heat.
But it disappeared soon after. No shouts, no cheers, no longing for the queen who will usher in a new era. Not a single word came out. It was all just a muttering of people who couldn’t see Wilhelmina and trying to move forward.
The golden petals fluttered and dazzled people’s eyes.
Soon after, Wilhelmina slowly rode her horse into the inner sanctum.
Lautsharn’s returned gold did not lose its brilliance even under the sun, and was split into thousands and tens of thousands of rays like a kaleidoscope, shining brilliantly.
Everyone was dazed as they stared into the eyes of the princess who dared to become the queen. Even the beautiful petals felt like rubbish obscuring the gold.
When she closed her eyes, the world lost its light, and when she opened them again, a pair of suns rose and illuminated the world.
With each step she took, a whole new light poured in, following the changed angle and glance.
It is hotter than the sun, colder than the moonlight, and more beautiful than the starlight.
The nobles and knights who lined up to greet her came to their senses only after she passed in front of them and belatedly bowed.
It was only then that she recognized Albert and Grace, as well as the knights and soldiers following her.
Hyeon-jun met eyes with Wilhelmina, who was staring at him clearly. Thanks to Karios’ armor, Wilhelmina could recognize him at a glance.
Hyunjoon gave a small smile. Now he is not as stunned by Wilhelmina’s eyes as he was before. … He’ll act stupid if he’s off guard, but at least not now.
Wilhelmina also raised her eyebrows slightly from her smiling face. I don’t think it’s normal eyes either. There was quite a distance, but through the slit of the visor, I saw Hyun-joon’s eyes exactly.
Hyeon-joon burst into momentum. It wasn’t strong, but it was a small shock lightly burst in a short moment like a balloon bursting. Thanks to this, not only Turaion but also the surrounding nobles were able to come to their senses. And thanks to that, Wilhelmina was also able to receive a proper example for the first time after entering the castle. It was because everyone only took a bow after she passed.
Following Wilhelmina’s footsteps, the aristocrats who were politely polite looked at her back. Everyone looked at her in dismay. If only I could see a little more, a little more… .
“majesty.”
“Benting ball.”
The Marquis, who stared frantically into Wilhelmina’s eyes, reached out to her with a respectful bow.
As Wilhelmina dismounted and held out her hand, the Marquis kissed her gently on the back of her hand and led her to the highest point. When she stood on the highest point, the Marquis let go of her hand and walked in after her. The white cloak, embroidered with gold thread, swayed lightly at Wilhelmina’s footsteps.
The city fell silent in shock. The city, which should have been filled with excitement and love for their new queen, came to a complete standstill as if someone had frozen it.
Wilhelmina didn’t wave a hand or utter a word. It just showed who she was, and that was enough.
Citizens will never forget what they saw. And nobles too.
High-ranking nobles followed Wilhelmina and the Marquis into the manor house, and Thurrey followed them. High-ranking aristocrats followed her, but in fact, Turaion entered the lord’s house as a place to live. No matter how much they are emerging divinities, there is no place for them.
Rivetran joined Dvan, who was walking in ceremony behind Wilhelmina, and returned to their makeshift home. None of them said a word. It was such a shocking appearance.
“Sir Devan, you didn’t make a mistake, did you?”
“… Ha, of course.”
Devan smiled and replied to Hyeonjun’s joking words. Dvan, who was alert, did his job wonderfully without making a mistake.
But even he couldn’t escape from the shock given by Lautsharn’s gold.
“Then it’s fortunate. The first time I met Your Highness, I stayed blankly until he spoke to me directly.”
“It’s worth it.”
Everyone nodded at Rivetran’s heavy words. If Hyeon-jun hadn’t burst into momentum, everyone would have made a mistake by standing in a daze.
“Well, good job.”
“no.”
Hyeonjun replied with a smile at Rivetran’s words. Devan also felt Hyeon-jun’s momentum. He glanced at Hyunjoon and said.
“Looks like you’re used to it.”
“Yes, I’ve seen it so many times.”
“… … okay.”
At those meaningful words, Devan fell into thought. Perhaps he knew that Hyun-joon had a close relationship with Wilhelmina and thought about how he could use it.
“You’d better give it up.”
“… Why?”
“I made an appointment with Your Highness. And…”
Hyunjoon smiled. Then he lowered his voice and spoke in a whisper.
“If you think you’ve been beaten, you’ll bite and hang on until the opponent dies. Because you have a little bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of
“Ummm……”
“Even though I wouldn’t give it to you in the first place. I don’t really want a picture of Thurrayon falling into your Highness’ hands.”
“Yeah, got it.”
Devan gave up cleanly with that.
He trusts Hyeon-jun. To put it bluntly, Hyun-Jun would be better at politics than him. Look at the feat he built. After collecting the princess, the venting, and the temple, he ate only what he wanted and walked away. I didn’t get a stone in my head to the point of ignoring the advice of such a madman.
‘As with the swordsmanship teacher, you should think of friendship as an unexpected gift. think and act Then, when it becomes profitable, you just have to feel good about it.’
Devon organized his thoughts. In fact, if Hyeon-jun had made up his mind, he would have done better than Devan had already done. But he had already pulled out, and was too tired to put his head back into the cracking of his head again.
Even when he followed Rivetran around, he didn’t think about anything complicated and just did what he was told. And if there are no big problems in the future, there will be no reaching out for politics.
Well, that has already been promised. Levitran or Devan would suddenly go mad and do crazy things.
‘There won’t be any big problems since Devan is here.’
Hyunjoon smiled and moved on.