Viscount Cayden gnashed his teeth. This was completely unexpected.
‘Even though Ray’s name isn’t very well known!’
Usually bastards live as if they were dead in the family. Naturally, most of the villagers do not know Ray’s name.
However, in this situation, an author who referred to Ray and claimed to be his master came out.
The first recognized name was ‘someone’s knight’.
‘Damn it, if I do this, I’ll get in trouble later.’
Now, even if Ray changes his mind and decides to serve the family, that’s a problem. Someone will ask why you overturned the oath of allegiance.
Breaking the lifetime contract is a great disgrace as a knight. Of course, Ray’s home, the Winslow family, is also caught up in rumors.
“I wanted it to end quietly, but why the hell… … !”
“father!”
Leone approached Viscount Cayden, who was biting his lip. Leon’s face was also not very good.
“Come on. Did you hear the rumors too?”
“Yes, I heard that an ascetic knight is claiming to be your lord.”
“How do you see it? Do you really think he will be Ray’s lord?”
“It won’t be a lie. Self-proclaimed Bernstein.”
The Bernstein family has a high name value throughout the empire. It is certain that the moment you impersonate, the family will come running and tear you to death.
Still, if you were claiming that confidently, there was a high possibility that it was the truth. In frustration, Viscount Cayden hit the desk.
“Why the hell did a guy who should be stuck in the east come here!?”
“Calm down. Could it be a coincidence?”
The most hopeful observation is that he is selling the name of his vassal as he came to work as an ascetic knight.
Since Ray is from this area, it could be a ploy to raise the value of his name through his vassal.
“Now is the time to gather information.”
“Even if it’s information, it hasn’t been long since Beric was sent. It will still take a long time to come back.”
“Your Excellency Viscount!”
Just then, a servant ran in from outside. Seeing the urgency, Viscount Cayden frowned.
“What is it? condescendingly.”
“Sir Beric is back!”
“what? No, why is he already coming back?”
“Well, I don’t know. But he said he had something urgent to say about Lady Ray… … .”
“Tell me to come at once. I need to hear what’s going on.”
Earl Cayden called Beric even though he felt strange. It’s not time to go all the way to the central region. Where did you get the information from?
* * *
Moments later, Viscount Cayden, who met Beric, laughed.
“… How did your face get to that point?”
“There was a situation, Uncle.”
Beric turned his face slightly embarrassed. It was because it swelled up like well-baked bread from the eyelids to the lips.
“Tell me, including the circumstances. What about the information? What else do you have to say about Ray?”
“That’s true… … .”
At Viscount Cayden’s urging, Beric calmly started talking. Meeting Luke and his party on a street corner in the West.
What I tried to suppress by listening to the situation. Rather, he was suppressed, explained the internal situation, and was barely released in a few days.
After hearing all the explanations, Viscount Cayden let out an angry roar.
“I told you everything about the family!? Do you have a head!”
“I couldn’t help it. Otherwise, he would have cut my throat right away… … .”
Even as he spoke, Beric lowered his head, as if embarrassed. The Viscount also understood the situation, but couldn’t help but feel his stomach boiling.
“However, it is!”
“Calm down, father. Did you get any information about him though?”
Leone stopped the Viscount from continuing to hold him accountable.
“What’s certain is that he didn’t come here by accident. I came to find my sister, and everything I am doing now is a declaration to my family.”
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“It went well. This is what determines how to deal with him.”
“How to deal with it?”
“You can treat them as enemies without worrying about whether it is a coincidence or a misunderstanding.”
Leon’s eyes flashed. Just because the real master came, he had no intention of giving up on Ray.
Even more so if it wasn’t the West that was plagued by monsters, especially if it was the blood of the East that lived peacefully and prosperously.
“Then what do you think is the right thing to do?”
“First of all, we have to stop that babbling mouth.”
It’s a title that has already spread as it spreads, but it’s better than letting it spread further.
“I invite him into the family, officially.”
* * *
The beginning was simple. It was enough to repeat the same words every time someone came asking for help.
– Nari, an acolyte knight! please help me!
-good night! I, the blood of the dragon and the lord of Ray Winslow, the flamethrower, will help you!
-yes? That, that is, the blood of the dragon… … .
-Ray Winslow’s lord! It’s an important part, so don’t forget it!
Articles obsessed with titles are everywhere. Residents tilted their heads, but quickly followed suit.
Later, those who found out that he cared about titles naturally shouted.
-Luke Nari, the blood of the dragon and the lord of Ray Winslow! help!
– Well, good! You sing well!
-hehehe, how could I get the title of knight wrong?
– I ask too! The dragon’s bloodline and flame mirror… … !
Later, people memorized names and asked for them. Each time, Luke responded diligently.
In fact, the only request to ask a knight in the west was to exterminate monsters.
As soon as he was asked, Luke ran and solved the troubles of the villagers.
– Calm down! I, the blood of the dragon and the lord of the flame mirror, defeated him!
-thank you! Thank you so much, my dear!
Villagers expressed their gratitude with tears in their eyes. They are monsters that have increased significantly these days.
I asked the lord, but I thought it would be taken care of after a while. But an ascetic knight who suddenly appeared and took care of troublesome things.
Luke’s fame spread far and wide, and of course the title behind him also became famous.
“The speed of spread of rumors is very fast.”
“Of course, since I dealt with dozens of cases a day.”
“I did almost all of that, didn’t I?”
Bruno grumbled at the conversation between the two. In a place where people can’t reach, Bruno usually killed the monster in one blow.
That’s why it can handle dozens of requests a day. Luke laughed and patted Bruno on the back.
“That’s because you do it faster. Now is the time for fame. Please help me.”
“No, but this is a scam. The training knight is the young master.”
“It’s not a scam. But what’s wrong?”
“… There is none.”
Bruno licked his lips at the honest words. Come to think of it, there was nothing more mismatched than the words Luke and honesty.
“Anyway, I’ve struggled so far.”
“Is it about time?”
“Yes, since fame has spread this much, the Winslow family will find it.”
I won’t be able to pick up the rumors that have already spread, but I won’t let them spread further unless you’re an idiot.
Above all else, Luke is Ray’s master. Like it or not, he would try to meet him once to get his hands on Ray.
‘You’d think using me would be easier than forcibly bending Ray.’
Of course, that illusion won’t last long.
rattle.
“Here you are.”
After a while, several knights got off the wagon. The knights came straight to Luke’s dining table and bowed their heads.
“Excuse me. Will you be Sir Luke Bernstein?”
“Yes, but who are you?”
“Your Excellency Viscount Cayden would like to invite you. Could you please respond?”
At the knight’s words, Luke quietly smiled and said,
“Gladly.”
* * *
Luke’s party immediately boarded the carriage and met Viscount Cayden. Maybe it was prepared in advance, but it went smoothly without any waiting time.
The viscount with gray hair and a stubborn face said to Luke.
“Nice to meet you. I am Caden Winslow, the current head of the Winslow family.”
“This is Luke Bernstein, the third son of the Bernstein family. Thank you for inviting me here, Your Excellency.”
Viscount Cayden’s eyes shook as he raised his bow with a modest gesture. No matter how you look at it, it wasn’t the manners of a ruffian who only believed in strength and ran amok.
‘It’s not an easy opponent.’
I expected Beric to be a bit violent because he said he was beaten. Viscount Cayden smiled and hid his embarrassment.
“Of course you shouldn’t be invited. I’ve already heard of your performance. How can I pretend I didn’t see you when you said you helped me a lot in my estate?”
“Thank you, sir. I also really wanted to meet your Excellency.”
“Huh, me?”
“Yes, because I heard he was the father of Lord Ray, who was loyal to me.”
The faces of Viscount Cayden and Leone next to him hardened slightly. Now I’m going to openly throw out a fastball, is this?
However, this situation was also presumed. Quickly regaining his composure, Viscount Cayden nodded his head broadly.
“Yes, it is. I heard too. It is truly an act not to be ashamed of for the name of the family.
“It is overrated. Rather, I am the lord who lacks her loyalty.”
“Heh heh, your young friend is too modest. If you are not enough, who deserves it?”
On the outside, friendly and kind words were exchanged, but cold energy flashed in the eyes looking at each other.
This is just a superficial conversation. A full-fledged conversation will continue later when only the two of them remain.
“Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. He is my heir.”
“nice to see you. My name is Leon Winslow. I will be sixteen this year.”
Leone, who had been standing still next to me, greeted me. After a short greeting, Leon looked at Luke with eyes filled with anticipation.
“I heard a lot about the story from my sister. As soon as I had my coming-of-age ceremony, I couldn’t dare to imitate them.”
“It’s not that great. I just wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps.”
“Whatever the reason, it’s great. Because I didn’t even have the proper swordsmanship to be a knight.”
Leone put a bone in his words while pretending to sneak Luke up.
-A knight performing at that age? Do you have the skills to do that?
‘Look at this bastard?’
Of course, it wasn’t Luke who couldn’t understand the provocation. Leone looked at Luke and smiled brightly.
“Please, I want to try sparring with Sir Luke. I think I have a lot to learn from you, so please allow me.”
In a word, if you’re that confident, you’re going to have a fight with yourself. Luke felt the heat rise slightly at the blue guy’s sarcasm.
“As a guest, how could I turn down a request? Sparring together and learning swordsmanship is the joy of a knight.”
‘done!’
Upon hearing Luke’s answer, Leon was pleased with himself. He had already heard about Luke and Bruno from Beric.
He doesn’t seem to be ignorant of swordsmanship at all, but he leaves most of the work to his vassal, Bruno. If so, isn’t it obvious?
It sounds like your skills are lagging behind. A truly confident swordsman is always eager to test his skills.
‘No matter how Bernstein is, it’s just a past glory. How much practical experience do you have?’
It’s a wild west full of monsters. Swordsmanship is one of the essentials for a lord who sometimes has to stand at the front to raise morale.
It was the same for his successor, Leon. To the extent that he is confident that he will have no rivals among his peers.
Confident Leon immediately guided Luke to the gymnasium.
“This is the family’s gymnasium.”
“It is well maintained. Admirable.”
“It’s always the West, plagued by monsters. A drop of sweat in the gymnasium is a drop of blood on the battlefield, so how can we neglect it?”
After a short chat, Luke and Leone raised wooden swords, and Viscount Cayden, who served as the referee, stood at the bottom of the arena.
Before the match began, the two father and son of the Winslow family glanced at each other.
‘You shouldn’t overdo it.’
‘I know.’
After all, each other’s refrain from nobles. This confrontation is a small retaliation for crushing Beric, and a battle of momentum to gain the upper hand in future negotiations.
It was counterproductive to overdo it and develop it into a family problem. Viscount Cayden nodded and opened his mouth.
“I hope the sparring will not be ashamed of the goddess. Let it begin.”
Taat.
As soon as the words were finished, Leon ran up. Unlike the previous humility, it was as fast as the wind.
‘Heh, I’m sorry, but this is a body that I’ve been through to the point of getting tired of it in real life.’
This is Leon, who has been following his viscount’s monster subjugation since before he was 16 years old. In the meantime, I swung the sword myself and was covered in blood.
How much more so than a young boy who grew up in a fine family!
‘First of all, lightly hit the forehead… … !’
damn
“Kek!?”
Leon staggered back as the sudden shock felt on his forehead. Suddenly, Luke’s wooden sword struck Leon.
Luke raised his eyebrows at Leone, who still couldn’t figure out what had happened.
‘I’ve been on the battlefield for over 10 years, kid.’