“Think again. Bruno is not fit for an escort knight.”
The Count desperately stopped Luke. I could tell what he thought of Bruno just by removing the title of ‘Sir’ given to knights.
“No loyalty, no honor, no conviction. It’s just an idiot who reveals money and is crazy about alcohol. How can you use such a person as an escort?”
The people say, “Bruno, the crazy knight.” In addition to that, he was a person with a lot of dishonorable nicknames such as the gambling knight, the drunken mouse, and the gold coin madman.
Of course, none of his fellow knights, let alone the Count, looked upon him favorably. It would be called the disgrace of the Bernstein Knights.
Because of his conduct, he was also the only Bernstein knight to be a vassal of a term contract rather than a lifetime contract.
“In my opinion, he is not cool even if he is kicked out right away. An escort knight is ridiculous.”
“But isn’t your father still using him?”
“That’s because he’s exceptional in terms of power!”
The Count shouted in an annoyed voice.
“Regardless of his conduct, he is more than enough for five knights in battle. Thanks to this, the lives of many villagers and knights can be saved, so keep it by your side.”
If it wasn’t for that, the Count sighed, saying that he would have been able to get rid of them right away. Luke muttered to himself, hiding a smile.
‘What I want is that force.’
In this world, there is no such thing as a swordsman or a sword master. Humans are human no matter how trained they are. At least, the extent to which one becomes stronger when trained is much higher than on Earth.
If you train to the limit, you can fight trolls on an equal footing. Even with that alone, it was a good deal among ordinary soldiers, but it was not at the level of sweeping the battlefield alone.
If several knights inferior to him rush at him from all sides, he is helpless, and if he is really unlucky, he can go to the goal with a single arrow shot by a soldier.
‘But a very small percentage of humans are exceptions to this rule.’
Those whose lineage is mixed with the blood of beings more powerful than humans. Or those who were loved by gods or spirits and received strength from them.
The more they train, the more they possess powers that transcend humans, and often reverse adverse war situations with mythical arms.
Bruno was one of those exceptions. Storm giants are mixed in his lineage.
‘Besides, Bruno will leave the family within a year.’
This is because he has caused many problems due to his promiscuity, and even demands a pay raise from Count Leonard right after the accident.
In the end, the Count, who could not stand it, kicked out Bruno despite the force. If not now, there was no time to make him an entourage.
“I understand what your father is saying. But I also want to make him an escort knight.”
“No, why are you talking about Bruno?”
“Isn’t it a pity that the behavior is messed up despite possessing such a force? If you polish it well, you can become a knight who will change the world.”
Luke appealed to the count with a face burning with enthusiasm.
“Leave him to me. I will make sure to rehabilitate Sir Bruno.”
“The meaning is imaginary, but I’m not the kind of person who can change my mind…”
“Wouldn’t that be better than not trying at all?”
“It doesn’t get any worse than now.”
After thinking for a while, the Count decided to grant Luke’s request. don’t you know Will that madman become a little human?
I don’t even want to be reborn. It was a great success even if he restrained himself a little.
“good night. I will appoint Bruno as your escort knight.”
“thank you.”
“I’ll call you over here, so look at my face. Is anyone there?”
Count Leonard ordered a servant to summon Bruno. And after a while, the servant who had been given the order returned alone.
The Count asked, looking at the dead servant whose face was black.
“Why did you come alone? Sir Bruno?”
“That, that’s…”
“Tell me. Did you even go out?”
“I’m sick with alcohol… and I’m afraid you won’t be able to come…”
The Count froze and Luke blinked. Even if it’s not a lifelong contract, to refuse the order of the lord you serve.
Even the reason is a hangover. This was crazy beyond imagination.
After a while, the Count said in a trembling voice while washing his face.
“Call Lord Roderick. Go see Bruno together.”
“thank you.”
“I won’t blame you even if you give up rehabilitating.”
“no. I will do my best.”
Luke thought to himself. I’m going to kneel in front of this guy today.
****
It’s been a while since I met Roderick, but it wasn’t a situation to say good-bye. Upon hearing the circumstances, Roderick vented his anger.
“How dare a person who became a knight do that?”
Luke also nodded at those words. It might be if you stretch out when calling other nobles, but wouldn’t it be too much to reach out to your master’s words?
At this point, he seemed to consider himself more like a mercenary than a knight.
“What kind of person is Sir Bruno in your opinion?”
Because he was formally recognized by the Count, Luke, unlike before, was dismissed. Roderick naturally accepted Ha Dae and answered.
“It’s just like rumors. He is a man who makes money, indulges in women, and is addicted to alcohol.”
Now, he gnashed his teeth, saying that he should add the title of disloyal man who refused to obey his master’s orders.
After a while, the two arrived at Bruno’s inn.
“Sir Bruno! Come out now!”
Roderick slammed the door and shouted. When there was no answer from inside, Roderick raised his voice even more.
“If you don’t come out, I’ll break down this door!”
“Damn it, I’m leaving, so stop it.”
Then the door rattled open. What came out was a knight with the characteristic southern bronze skin.
Seeing her hair stretched out in all directions and her eyes covered in mucus, she seemed to have just woken up.
Bruno opened his mouth wide and yawned.
“Sir Roderick, why is it so hard for people to sleep? I don’t have any particular mission, so let me rest.”
“mission? Are you saying that His Excellency’s summons is not a mission?”
“It had some circumstances. It seems that he forgave you, seeing that the fire command didn’t fall.”
Answering casually, Bruno drank the canteen. At first glance, it looked like water, but the liquid that flowed from its mouth was red.
Luke said to Bruno with a puzzled expression.
“Do you drink wine when you said you couldn’t come because you were sick?”
“hmm? who?”
“This is Master Luke! Can’t you do something!”
When Bruno asked back stupidly, Roderick, who exploded in anger, slapped the honorific. When Bruno heard that, he nodded his head, saying that now he understands.
“Ah, you are the new young boy. Knight Bruno is meeting the young master.”
“Yes, Sir Bruno. Why do you drink wine when you have a hangover?”
“This is called a laxative. Alcohol is treated with alcohol. It is a saying from the hometown where I was born.”
It’s not a fever or something. Laughter came out at the novel bullsh*t.
“Anyway, it happened, so let me notify you. From now on, you will be my escort knight.”
“yes? What kind of small grain is that?”
“It is as I have heard. I nominated you as my escort driver. My father just wanted to call me for that.”
At that, Bruno frowned. The feeling of not wanting to do it was revealed as it was.
As if he had no intention of hiding it, Bruno spoke directly.
“Can you deny that?”
“this guy!”
“Sir Roderick, calm down.”
Stopping Roderick from having a seizure, Luke stepped forward.
“When I heard it, I heard that your strength is great. That’s why I tried to hire you as my escort driver.”
“Well, I can’t deny that my skills are great.”
Bruno puffed out his chest and shrugged. It was a reaction that only a person with absolute confidence in his own power could show.
“okay? Compared to Sir Roderick next to me?”
“Ah, Lord Roderick, you can win even if you fight with one hand.”
“…!”
Roderick’s face flushed red at the remark that openly disrespected him. Luke shook his head in disbelief.
“It is a gross exaggeration. As far as I know, Sir Roderick is a knight of a considerable level.”
“Still, it doesn’t work for me. It’s a pity that I can’t show you in person.”
“no! You will see for yourself! I challenge you to a duel!”
Bruno grinned at Roderick’s outburst of anger.
****
‘It was deliberately provoked.’
Viewed from the side, the scene seems to have provoked anger with thoughtless remarks. But Luke knew.
That Bruno was obviously intentionally provoking Roderick.
‘It’s not a grudge, is it a pastime?’
Bruno’s expression was sore, but there was only emotion at the level of being well. He didn’t seem to think in the slightest that Roderick would ruin him.
The two men faced each other with their swords ready for a duel.
“I’m ready, so let’s start right away.”
“good night. Bocchan wins or loses… what are you doing now?”
“What are you doing?”
“Why did you hold the sword like that!”
Compared to Roderick, who held the sword with both hands and took a straight posture, Bruno was holding the sword with only one hand.
Bruno replied with a shrug.
“You said one hand was enough.”
“Are you insulting me to the end!”
“Because it’s real.”
“Let’s see how long that spare lasts!”
Enraged, Roderick quickly closed the distance and charged. Luke marveled inwardly at the neat action.
‘Hey, your skills are really good.’
That’s pretty good for his age. Unless you are a born genius, it will be hard to find a partner in the same generation.
However, Bruno raised his sword without wiping the smile from his lips.
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“…!”
Roderick’s eyes widened at the sound of the swords clashing. Obviously, the sword wielded with both hands was blocked by the one-handed sword.
No matter how much strength he exerted, Bruno’s sword did not shake at all.
“Such nonsense… suck!”
Roderick, who had been muttering involuntarily, saw the blow and quickly raised his sword to block it. Immediately after, the two swords collided.
Kwaang
“Ouch!”
Roderick was pushed all the way back by the shock that resonated throughout his body. The blade continued to tremble at how powerful it was.
At the brief battle between the two, Luke burst out laughing.
‘This isn’t even a troll wearing a human mask…’
Before returning, Luke had stayed with a mercenary while working as an escort for the corps. At that time, the master and the student within the mercenary group had this conversation.
-Master, how should I deal with the opponent using twin swords?
– You use a two-handed sword, right? Just swing as hard as you can.
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-Then the opponent blocks with one hand and attacks with the other.
– What nonsense are you talking about? Is the sword a shield? Block a two-handed sword with a one-handed sword?
-yes? can’t you stop?
-Of course you can’t stop it! If you swing it hard, it will break through your defenses and split your torso, so just aim well.
Of course, I also added advice to think that if you are good enough to avoid it or beat it, you are dead.
Luke nodded casually beside him and thought it was a good lesson.
It was common knowledge that you couldn’t block both hands with one hand.
‘But that common sense is easily broken.’
There is no fancy technique, no precise technique. Bruno was just playing with Roderick with his superhuman strength.
It was a force that could be a disaster on the battlefield if you exert all your strength without adding or subtracting.
‘I’ll make sure to roll it under me.’
Luke licked his lips and looked at Bruno, who was playing the sword excitedly.
****
caang
After dividing the sum of twelve times, Roderick’s sword flew away. I tried to hold on until my grip was torn and bleeding, but that was the limit.
If I held out any longer, the bones in my wrist would break. Bruno slung his sword over his shoulder with a triumphant face.
“Is this my victory?”
“···okay. It is my defeat.”
Roderick bowed his head. no words for losers Although he was an opponent he didn’t like, he proved his strength.
If that’s the case, as a knight, I’ll just accept the outcome.
“Don’t be too disappointed. It was because it was me, but if it was someone else, huh!”
“What?”
“No, I got chills all of a sudden…”
Bruno rubbed his shoulder, assuming it was because he had been drinking too much lately. Without seeing Luke flicking his tongue behind him.