After the Count and his servants witnessed everything, they went by swiftly. Because all that was left was Julich’s smoke and stormy tears.
-Keugh, what the hell am I doing… I’m trying to kill my brother!
-older brother! Are you out of your mind!
– Lou, Luke! hehehe! forgive me! hehehe black!
-How can I blame my brother!
Julihi, who had drunk the hidden wasabi to his heart’s content, hugged Luke while tears ran down his nose.
And the acting ends with Luke’s touching hug. And as soon as the day passed, rumors spread throughout the mansion.
– What Master Jullich did was actually caused by a curse!
– Master Luke has returned to his senses by lifting Master Jullich’s curse!
At first, a lot of people were skeptical about it. In particular, Michael even snorted that his older brother was doing all kinds of tricks.
However, the situation changed when Luke, the victim, directly mentioned that it was true, and when Julich himself asked the Count to commit crimes.
-I couldn’t overcome the greed of the dungeon and was swayed by a curse. As a result, you tried to kill your brother, so what can I say? Please allow me to leave the family.
From the beginning, Julich was full of talent in showmanship. Once the opportunity came, he showed people a performance by teasing his tongue like a fish out of water.
The Count, who observed the series of events, naturally refused and held Julich’s hand. How can I be held accountable for a mistake I made once in a while?
-Everyone makes mistakes. Even more so if it is not of one’s own will. So stop beating yourself up and rest. You are always my successor.
– Ah, father! hehehe!
With the Count’s declaration, the Transparent Leap Incident ended. Julich’s honor was also able to be restored to a large extent with the excuse of ‘due to the curse’.
He almost became the successor without even knowing it, but he only suppressed his anger inside Michael, who came down from the candidate in one day.
And two months have passed since the poison case was closed.
* * *
As the snow slowly began to melt, the count called Luke and Michael to his office. I had guessed at least roughly the purpose.
Spring at the age of sixteen was an important time for all noble children.
“Did you call, Father?”
“Okay, both of you are welcome.”
Looking at Michael and Luke, the Count sat down. It was a natural attitude, as if he couldn’t remember what Julich did last time.
The Count glanced at the two of them and smiled.
“Looking at your expressions, you seem to guess why I called.”
“Isn’t it because of career problems?”
“Yes, aren’t you all adults now?”
sixteen. Age recognized as an adult in this world. Both commoners and nobles decide their career path during this period.
If you are a commoner, you will continue your family business or find a job, and if you are lucky, you will become an apprentice.
While nobles have far more options than commoners, there are three basic paths.
‘Find your aptitude at the capital’s academy, stay at home to prepare for the succession of the family, or work as a knight to get ahead.’
The Count looked around at the two and said.
“This father is trying to get you into the academy. Any other opinions?”
“doesn’t exist. I also want to go to the academy.”
Michael responded promptly. His face seemed to ask if there were any other options.
‘Well, I guess.’
In fact, anyone who can afford it goes to the academy in the capital. You can get in touch with the most prosperous capital city and build connections with other nobles.
If you find even a hidden talent in the academy, it’s a jackpot. That being said, there’s no reason not to go there.
‘There are many nobles who can’t afford it.’
Rural lords who can’t afford to pay for the academy’s tuition are stuck in every corner, and the knight class is looking for the owner who will give them their salary right away.
So, in a way, the academy is a training ground for the upper class nobility.
“Luke, what are you going to do?”
After hearing Michael’s answer, the Count asked Luke. Even if he said that, he didn’t seem to think that he would choose any other option besides the academy.
After thinking for a moment, Luke opened his mouth.
“I want to become an ascetic knight.”
“What… … !”
The Count looked at Luke in surprise. Michael, too, seemed quite surprised. Because Luke’s choices were so bizarre.
performing article. It is not a formal rank like an apprentice knight or rank knight, but a wandering knight for mental and physical training.
The work of an acolyte is simple. With a sword, a horse, and no more than three vassals, he travels around the country for at least one year.
In the meantime, if there is someone in trouble, help them and do chivalry.
‘It’s abstract, but I’m asking you to do some volunteer work.’
Killing the monsters that are the nuisance of the townsfolk, punishing the wicked, or appearing in a duel trial for the wronged person.
I couldn’t even violate the authority of the local lord, but if not, I had to help the weak as much as possible.
“Are you really thinking of going down the path of an ascetic knight?”
“Yes, I have been thinking about it for a long time.”
“Can’t you think again? Working as an acolyte is more difficult than you think.”
Can’t it be easy to live a hard life away from home? The number of attendants is limited to three or less.
Because you have to move constantly, you have to change your bed, and it is difficult to enjoy luxury such as a bath.
“I also worked as a training engineer when I was young, but it was never easy. It’s worse than giving up halfway through.”
“But your father did it in the end, didn’t he? I also want to follow in my father’s footsteps and polish myself.”
“Your spirit is imaginary, but wouldn’t it be enough to graduate from the academy?”
“At that time, other circumstances may arise. If you don’t live as an ascetic engineer now, when will you get a chance?”
“It’s not wrong, but… … .”
Despite Luke’s firm will, the count put on a puzzled expression. No matter how important the tradition is, the ascetic knight is a very old tradition.
In fact, the count was the last generation of knights in training. Some of today’s young aristocrats would call it a musty tradition.
“Let me tell you this one thing. In this era, the honor of an ascetic knight is not well recognized by others. Rather, there are even those who look at it funny. Would you still do it?”
“I have already made up my mind.”
“Mmm.”
At Luke’s answer, the Earl eventually defeated the objection. If you look at the activity itself as an acolyte, it is an extremely honorable thing.
However, the objection was due to the hardships in the process and the significantly lower status compared to the past.
“i get it. If you want to do that, I won’t stop you.”
“Thank you, Father.”
“But bear in mind. As long as you are a monk, I cannot help you. Until the one-year deadline is over, you will have to handle everything by yourself.”
“I will keep that in mind.”
Rather, it was what Luke wanted to ask for. An ascetic knight with the help of his family. It was fortunate that I didn’t get pointed fingers, let alone honor.
“good night. Then where do you plan to go first?”
A trainee knight must stay away from the place where his clan is located. Because playing in the courtyard of one’s own house cannot be called training.
Luke, who had thought of it beforehand, answered right away.
“It’s the West.”
* * *
Bruno’s eyes widened as Luke returned and explained the situation.
“An acolyte knight? Do you still do that musty tradition?”
“I said I’m doing it, but isn’t it a bit harsh to say it right in front of me?”
“No, because it is strange. There is no gain.”
In the meantime, it is Bruno who has clearly grasped the personality of his master. Until now, when Luke was active, it was when there was something to gain.
But the ascetic knight has nothing to gain. At most, it was only the good feelings of the old nobles and the cheers of the common people, saying that it was a rare young person these days.
There may be some honor, but considering the hardships, the balance is out of balance.
“Besides, once you do it, you can’t give up for a year, can you? If I gave up, I would rather be cursed at.”
“I know. I do it because I have a plan.”
“Well, what are you thinking again this time?”
Leaving behind Bruno, who tilted his head, Luke was lost in thought.
‘It’s time for those things to happen soon.’
Before the return, at this time, a tremendous event occurred that shook the entire empire. One is the extinction of five powerful families in the west.
And another is the birth of a barbarian king in the north. If you think about it now, these two incidents were the worst bad news for Luke.
‘Because of these events, the West and North couldn’t properly rebel against the Emperor.’
Both regions were hit hard by each incident. The aftermath was so great that it was impossible to put a brake on the emperor’s remarks about the ‘extermination of the Bernstein family’.
Thanks to this, the emperor shrugged off the opposition and acted as he pleased. If the two regions were intact, they would not have overlooked the emperor’s crazy remarks.
‘I can’t let that madman run amok in this life either.’
To go West and North and intervene in events and twist the outcome. That was Luke’s top priority right now.
In that sense, the article on meditation was a very appropriate justification. For the sake of chivalry, wherever you go, there is nothing strange about your status.
As a bonus, it could be used as an excuse to intervene in the case, so it killed two birds with one stone. What do you say when an ascetic knight came to help people?
“By the way, any news from Ray?”
“Not yet.”
“You’re late.”
“Well, considering the distance from the West, wouldn’t it take this much?”
“But regardless of the distance, news can be delivered quickly.”
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If you follow simple procedures, it won’t be difficult to spread the news from afar. Still, it was strange that it took so long.
‘I bet he didn’t get caught up in it.’
Luke clicked his tongue inwardly. The timing may have been a bit bad. Because Ray is also from the West.
There was no guarantee that he would not be caught up in events that occurred during this time. Before returning, I stayed with the Bernstein family and forgot about it.
“Since we’re on our way west, we’ll have to stop by the Winslow family.”
“Then don’t they cross each other?”
“You just need to make sure you are safe. It’s different, it’s not a big deal.”
If it ends with rain, that’s fine. However, if you find yourself in a situation where you need help, this visit will be a godsend.
After scratching his head for a moment, Bruno said with a face that he just remembered.
“By the way, what are you going to do with the old money? I don’t think you’ll add a layer to the Count’s personality.”
At the very least, it’s a one-year trip. Travel expenses would be absolutely necessary, but Count Leonard would provide just what was necessary.
Given the Count’s conviction that a knight should be a knight, he wouldn’t ask for a comfortable trip by giving him a bunch of gold coins.
“Do I really have to stay homeless for nearly a year or continue to sleep over at someone else’s house?”
“No way. There is a hole where the money comes out, so we have to procure it from there.”
“A hole for money? ah!”
Bruno, who tilted his head for a moment, made an expression of realization. Come to think of it, there was only one hole where the money came out.
* * *
“Why is he looking for money from me!?”
Yulihi shouted while looking at Max, who had come as a messenger. Suddenly, a guy who had been quiet for nearly two months said it was strange to suddenly send a messenger.
But what’s the first thing you say? want some money?
“The deal is over! There is nothing more to give, and nothing more to receive! But who’s money is it? I heard you have something to offer instead!?”
“No, he just told me to take the money.”
“This madman is really… … !”
Julich’s fist trembled. Do you think of yourself as a generous hodgepodge now?
No matter how much I lost in the fight behind the scenes, I was treated like this! Julich snarled at Max in a cold voice.
“go away. and tell him In the future, don’t even say something that isn’t funny! If you keep talking nonsense, I won’t stand still!”
“Um, I see. It looks like Master Jullich hasn’t been lifted from the curse yet.”
“What, what?”
“Curse. Master Luke said that the curse has been lifted, but it seems that very weak energy remains. I could have a seizure at any time.”
“… … !”
Only then did Yulihi realize what he was talking about. If he refuses, it means that he slips away that one word before leaving as a trainee.
It may not seem like much at first glance, but it was a word that could completely change the perception of his father and people within the family.
What if another suspicious situation is found in the mansion?
‘If I say the curse is completely lifted, you won’t doubt me. But if you leave me with that one word… … .’
Whether Julich was really cheating, or whether suspicious circumstances committed by another author were caught, he would be suspicious of Julich first.
Could it be that Master Julihi’s curse has been paroxysmal again? while saying From Julihi’s point of view, it is to leave a filthy troublesome ember.
‘Such a dog… … !’
Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Julich gnashed his teeth. I thought I had barely finished it, but I never thought I would have caught this weakness.
Max, who had been watching it, hit his head as if he remembered it now.
“really! Come to think of it, there is something the young master told me to convey.”
“What?”
“If you show your guts for no reason, you will become a child who can go crazy at any time, so behave yourself well.”
“… … .”
That day, Max took turns carrying a small chest of jewels. It was small in volume, but each time a jewel was disposed of, it filled the pocket of gold coins.
Left alone, Julihi sipped some salty tea and rubbed her eyes.
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