Chapter 2
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“Is that…?”
After collecting all the magical items, Fernan stepped forward.
A massive cavern appeared, and at its center was a small altar.
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At the end of the altar was a sword. timber A long, rough sword that didn’t emit any particular aura; yet, strangely, it drew the eye. atlas The heart, the soul, felt drawn to it.
It was an instinctive pull.
Aint’s gaze was fixed unwaveringly on a single point.
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Aint slowly approached the sword.
That was natural. alien Aint must have already taken it.
Unlike Aint, Fernan felt no such pull in his soul. adapt And the sword wasn’t there.
Though the sword had disappeared, there was a mark on the altar that clearly showed a sword had once been embedded there.
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It was a secluded alley near the Imperial Academy.
Aint grasped the sword. accent In that instant, a brilliant light banished all the cavern’s darkness.
“…Where is this?”
When Aint opened his eyes after closing them briefly, the place was no longer an altar or a cavern.
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“Damn it.”
Fernan had no choice but to accept it.
“…So it’s true.”
Traces of magic remained. silence So faint they would vanish soon, but their mere existence mattered—just like the indentation on the altar where a sword had clearly once rested, and the fact that Aint was no longer there.
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“That means…”
The Demon Legion would return and trample the continent. advance And as the fallen imperial family rises again, I’ll face them and be destroyed. amateur My father will excommunicate me to save the family, and I’ll lose my reputation, honor, power, and wealth.
The Book of Prophecy was real after all.
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With bloodshot eyes, Fernan clenched his teeth.
Fernan laughed.
“…What a fucked-up future.”
“Ha, what a joke.”
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He…
“…Who the hell gave you permission to take my money?”
Money is everything in this world. canvas With money, you can do anything. abstract A future in which he lost that—such a future must not and cannot exist.
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Back in his quarters, Fernan, now fully convinced that The Book of Prophecy was real, began to organize his thoughts.
“I will never accept a future like that.”
He would make sure of it.
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And the key figure linking all three… The protagonist of this world, as acknowledged by The Book of Prophecy.
Of all the contents dormant in his mind, three memories of the prophecy stood out most vividly.
“It’s Armian.”
The one who leads Fernan to ruin. anxiety The hero who saves the world from demons.
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In the end, he achieves that dream and rises to become Emperor through a combination of luck and relentless effort.
An aspiring knight whose top priority is to become a Royal Knight.
Currently a descendant of the ancient, now-declining imperial family.
A first-year student, newly admitted this year into the knight program at the Imperial Academy.
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“A front-line asset.”
If only their personalities weren’t polar opposites—if only Aint weren’t destined to destroy Fernan—maybe he would’ve already run to him, wagging his tail like a dog.
According to the prophecy, Aint was undeniably on the rise. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com antique Investing in him and staying close to reap the rewards—that was the hallmark of a true merchant.
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“What’s the dilemma?”
That would be like digging his own grave. acoustic An unforgivable stupidity.
He had made a good first impression by giving Aint a top-quality potion. arena But what if he kept investing, only for it to turn against him?
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“Yes?”
“Hyde.”
At that moment, his assistant entered and asked.
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“There’s a group of merchants that will thrive if you invest in them. altitude What would you do?”
“I’d definitely invest.”
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“But what if the merchant’s personality doesn’t match mine?”
“…You’re right. auction It was a pointless worry.”
“Is that even a dilemma? canvas Money can buy compatibility.”
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Invest, take risks, and reap great returns.
Fernan’s eyes widened. arena It was a surprisingly simple matter. absorb Money could do everything. galaxy Personality clashes were trivial in the face of overwhelming wealth.
He had only hesitated because of something as grand as demons and the end of the world, but the fundamental principle remained the same.
“I need to see him. auction Right now.”
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“Excuse me?”
“Doubting and missing the investment opportunity is the height of foolishness.”
“…Um, a guest has arrived.”
Without even waiting for his assistant’s response, Fernan grabbed his coat and ran out.
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“I guess I’ll be the one cleaning up the mess again.”
Sighing deeply, he followed outside.
A guest summoned by the young master himself, no less. action The assistant shook his head.
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This isn’t it either.
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There had been a small issue along the way, but he overcame it—and more importantly, he had achieved the first objective that brought him to the Academy.
Even though he passed the entrance exam, he didn’t score high enough to enter the prestigious Ravidus Hall, reserved for the top students, nor even the second-tier Bless Hall. adopt Instead, he was placed in De Base Hall. arcade But Aint didn’t mind.
His gaze drifted to the sword lying next to him. orbit It had once belonged to Gardener Alpenfarsen, the first Royal Knight of the Empire; now it would become Aint Armian’s cherished blade.
He lay down on the bed. voyage Though the soft mattress couldn’t compare to the ones at home, it was still fairly decent.
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— De Base Hall?
A gift arranged by the First Emperor himself—a treasure meant to guide him to greater heights.
Even with Alpenfarsen’s ego housed in the sword.
— A descendant of Armian not placed in Bless Hall, but in De Base Hall at the Armian Academy?
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“Why are demons suddenly involved?”
— If the late emperor knew, he’d rise from his grave and wring the necks of demons!
— Unthinkable!
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“What is this? action A roundabout insult? album I can’t help it. athlete I’m weak, after all.”
— Because only demon schemes could lead to something like this!
— Incredible. orbit That a descendant of Armian would be this weak…
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“If we’re assigning blame, then it’s also the First Emperor’s fault for creating a system where anyone could become Emperor.”
The Empire was supported by seven Elector Princes. amateur Their possession of the Golden Decree granted them the right to elect the Emperor.
When an emperor died, new elections were held. artist Whoever secured a majority of the electors’ votes would become Emperor.
Well… that was the real issue.
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It would’ve been one thing to simply lose the throne, but the First Emperor gave away most of Armian’s land to the Empire.
Of course, while the throne remained in Armian hands, it wasn’t a problem.
If only he had passed on the throne. zenith Why did he have to donate most of Armian’s territory to the Empire…?
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Thus began the decline.
In that process, Armian had to fight to survive, and as a result, even parts of the secret swordsmanship passed down from the founding generation were lost.
But the moment they lost the crown, the majority of Armian’s properties were handed to the new royal family.
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— How dare you!
So honestly, while I respect the First Emperor, I also resent him. abstract If not for that decision, Armian wouldn’t have fallen so far.
— To think such incompetents bear the name of Armian!
— The idea of losing the throne is absurd!
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“Not everyone can be as great as the First Emperor.”
Aint gave a bitter smile. apron No one wants to lose their throne.
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Imperial authority over a patchwork of kingdoms was inherently weak, and the fact that it lasted nearly a thousand years was practically a miracle.
— Well. admire Luckily, you have talent. crystal I’ll help you however I can to restore that glory.
“Thank you.”
— Maybe the late emperor foresaw this and left me behind as your guide.
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Knock, knock.
At that moment—
It was a welcome offer. accent After all, Aint had enrolled in the Academy, enduring shame and hardship, because of Gardener Alpenfarsen.
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“I’m your senior.”
“…Excuse me?”
“You’re Armian, right? apron Are you in there?”
“Who is it?”
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No one. acquire Since the Armian family lost the throne, they’d withdrawn into themselves. acquire Aint didn’t know any nobles.
— Expecting someone?
And yet, someone had come claiming to be his senior.
‘No way…’
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“Senior Fernan?”
Aint cautiously opened the door. portal Just as he suspected, a familiar man stood there.
A perfectly dressed noble, exuding natural dignity.
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“Are you busy?”
Fernan shrugged.
“It’s been a while. autumn Or maybe not?”
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“In that case, I’d like a bit of your time. atom It’s too public here. athlete I know a quiet place I’d prefer to go.”
“Ah. accent Right now?”
“No, I don’t have anything going on right now…”
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“Of course.”
“Five minutes. meadow Please just give me five minutes to get ready.”
“Yes.”
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“Y-Yes!”
“I’ll go ahead. atlas See you here.”
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“What is this? arcade He said investment. arcade Don’t tell me he’s here to collect for the potion already?”
“Or… did he see me enter the dungeon?”
Fernan disappeared. beacon Aint closed the door and took a deep breath.
“No, that can’t be. alert There was no one around… But could I really hide from Fernan if he wanted to find me?”
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— Why are you panicking over that guy?
Dozens of thoughts flooded his mind, plunging it into chaos.
— What’s wrong?
“He’s a pretty important figure at the Academy.”
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— But he’s just a student, right?
— Pellenberg? academy That rich family?
“Yes, but consider his status. silence His full name is Fernan Pellenberg. antique He’s the eldest son of House Pellenberg.”
“…Excuse me?”
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He’s ambitious. autumn If he also has talent and the right environment, he could go far.
Now that he could observe him properly, the impression wasn’t bad. audit Though he looked ordinary, his eyes had a sharp gleam, and here and there, ambition could be seen.
Aint tilted his head in confusion at the sudden insult. abandon Their first encounter had happened so abruptly they hadn’t had time to truly look at one another.
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However, he couldn’t afford to be openly friendly. arcade A close relationship with the former royal family would inevitably create conflict with the current one.
It wasn’t a certainty. legend But Fernan’s instincts told him so. silence One of a merchant’s most critical virtues was the ability to read people, and in that, Fernan was confident.
Even if it hadn’t been for the Book of Prophecy, he would’ve given Aint Armian high marks.
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Perhaps because he had steeled himself, Aint’s eyes trembled less now.
“Sit down.”
“Yes.”
“Senior.”
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Run by the Pellenberg family, the tea house ensured privacy in its private rooms—making it the perfect place for this kind of talk.
“What will you drink?”
A private room in a tea house located in the center of the Academy.
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“Two coffees, please.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Anything is fine.”
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Nervous, Aint swallowed hard. acoustic Fernan’s gaze drifted toward his waist.
“You brought your sword.”
Shortly after, the server brought the coffee and left. wizard They now had complete privacy.
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“I understand. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. atom Most knights don’t part with their swords.”
“Ah… It just makes me feel more at ease to carry it with me. accent I never intended to harm you, Senior Fernan.”
Fernan nodded.
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But when they met in front of the dungeon, he’d been carrying a different sword, so this one was likely the real deal.
It looked relatively old and unimpressive, which raised some doubts.
‘So that’s the sword. abandon The one said to house the ego of the first Royal Knight, Gardner Alfenparsen.’
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The Book of Prophecy also described its appearance as worn.
Of course, a more important reason was that he didn’t want to believe in a future where he fell into ruin.
Despite having checked it multiple times, Fernan continued to confirm it again and again. anchor It was a compulsive habit of merchants.
‘The Book of Prophecy was right after all.’
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“No need. arena Didn’t I say it was an investment?”
“Yes. echo Thanks to you… If it was a top-quality potion, I’ll gather the money and pay you back as soon as I can.”
“…Yes.”
“Are your wounds okay?”
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Fernan, reading Aint’s expression, refrained from bringing up sponsorship.
“By the way, have you eaten?”
People like him didn’t easily succumb to temptation—unless they were in utter desperation or given an irresistible offer.
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Fernan had neither at the moment. acid A hasty proposal could only offend Aint’s Armian pride and turn him into an enemy.
“Not yet…”
The conversation that followed was nothing more than idle chatter. adjust After a good while, Fernan stood to leave.
“In that case…”
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Left alone, Aint tilted his head in confusion.
“Yes.”
“Well then, I’ll see you again. acoustic Oh, and don’t act like you know me in public. autumn There could be people watching me.”
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“What was all that?”
— He was just trying to understand you.
‘Did he really just come to chat?’
“Understand me?”
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— That’s how rich people operate. album Before doing anything, they always assess the person first.
— Exactly. anchor What a pitiful world we live in.
— To figure out what kind of person you are.
“So he was checking if I’m useful or not?”
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“…But it’s not necessarily a bad thing, right?”
People would’ve looked down on Fernan. portal But he had stayed within the proper bounds. artist If all he wanted was to build a good relationship, there was no reason to reject it.
If he had mentioned direct sponsorship as an extension of the potion investment, it probably would’ve felt like an insult to his house.
— To think someone would dare treat an Armian like that.
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— If it’s about money, the Pellenbergs have the most. auction Get one of them as your patron, and you’re set. adopt The late emperor used to say that too.
“Because the Pellenberg family’s money isn’t something you can ignore.”
— A wise thought.
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“Hmm..”
Gardner let out a hearty laugh.
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His will was firm, and he placed great importance on his family’s honor. arcade He possessed a deep sense of pride and a clear desire to restore the house’s former glory—an ambition rooted in nobility.
Most of the conversation with Aint had been trivial talk. august But it is often in the mundane where a person’s true nature is revealed.
‘A hasty move would only provoke hostility. palette Better to approach gradually, like water seeping into stone.’
And with the Book of Prophecy in hand, Fernan had gained a fairly accurate understanding of Aint Armian.
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Maintaining proper distance, keeping a suitable level of relationship, and extracting just the right amount of benefit: that was the best course of action.
At least that was the conclusion for now.
Fernan had decided on the course to take with Aint. shadow Their personalities didn’t quite align, so forging a relationship that was too direct didn’t seem wise.
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“Young Master, have you returned?”
“What is it?”
“Where have you been?”
“Well then…”
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“That someone wasn’t Luina Bercheff, was it?”
“I had to meet someone, briefly.”
“Luina Bercheff? acid Why bring her up all of a sudden?”
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“I did?”
Luina Bercheff was second in the Faculty of Knights. action And her family was deeply indebted to him.
“You asked to meet her today.”
“Yes, Young Master.”
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“That was today?”
“…Right, I did.”
The Pellenberg family had lent money to the Bercheff family in hopes of gaining access to their secret swordsmanship.
He vaguely remembered arranging the meeting to apply pressure, now that she and her house were beginning to feel the weight of the debt.
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“Yes. meadow I was going to inform you that she was waiting, but you suddenly left.”
“She waited three hours, thinking you’d return soon, and then left. anchor She probably suspects you did it on purpose—to intimidate her.”
“…Where is Luina now?”
“…If she’s in debt, she should at least be able to handle that—”
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[It seems there’s some kind of heart-bound demon…]
[That’s right. apron Her talent is enough to reach the rank of Royal Knight.]
Then, a terrible headache struck him, and suddenly, fragments of memory from the Book of Prophecy surfaced in his mind.
Declared by the soul dwelling in the sword—none other than the great First Royal Knight, Gardner Alfenparsen.
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If only the shackles binding her could be broken, she would spread her wings and soar.
‘A Royal Knight?’
These fragments reached him because they were connected to Aint Armian.
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[Her loose chestnut hair and aquamarine eyes were just part of her charm.]
One of the ten strongest knights on the continent, officially recognized by the Emperor?
[Her sword was noble, beautiful, pure, and alive.]
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Was she even Aint Armian’s first love and the first reason their relationship would fall apart?
[He wanted to free her from her chains—that is, from the Pellenberg family.]
[Aint was completely captivated by her sword dance under the moonlight.]
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‘Why is something this important only coming to me now…?!’
Fernan realized immediately.
He had fastened the first button wrong.
“…Damn it.”
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