Chapter 65

In fact, one of the reasons Lucian had been pursuing the nectar so eagerly was precisely that.

It wasn’t an incorrect statement. armor Someone who knows they’re a talent never sells themselves cheaply.

It was a means capable of instantly attracting any talent—and even more so, a knight.

“That’s true. agent Unless you owe someone your life, that’s normally how it would be.”

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Lucian gave a faint smile and shrugged.

“I’m glad you understand. matrix Then wouldn’t it be better for you to just step aside this time and let the other brothers try?”

“Who knows.”

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“Maybe, without realizing it, I already made the Swordmaster’s disciple owe me a life debt.”

“Just kidding. acquire Don’t get so tense. arrow If you manage to recruit her, I won’t even get a chance anyway.”

“What are you talk—!”

“Hah.”

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He seemed to have a lot he wanted to say, but held back, since there were more important things at hand.

“We’re heading the same way—how about we go together? advance We could chat a bit as brothers.”

“I said something unnecessary. acoustic The investiture ceremony is about to begin, so I’ll go on ahead.”

Joshua stared blankly at Lucian and let out a hollow laugh.

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At Lucian’s suggestion, Joshua frowned and quickly walked off.

Watching his retreating back, Lucian let out a quiet chuckle.

“No thanks!”

“He really is an interesting guy.”

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If possible, Lucian would’ve preferred he stayed that way, but unfortunately, today would be the moment Joshua had to grow up.

If Joshua ended up turning into someone like that, Lucian would have no choice but to crush him without hesitation.

Unlike Tristan or Jordi, who had already weathered several of life’s storms, Joshua was so naive that it was especially fun to tease him.

‘I hope the blow isn’t so harsh that he ends up becoming someone like Jordi.’

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A stage had been erected in a spot visible to all outside the inner wall, the path was covered with a red carpet, and knights were lined up on both sides.

He’d rather Joshua remain the little brother he could still poke fun at.

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As expected, the investiture ceremony was splendid.

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Although they were the duke’s sons, no special seats had been reserved for them, so they could blend in behind the other knights.

Considering that an investiture was normally a simple event lasting just a few minutes, all of this was a clear display of respect and consideration toward Swordmaster Eisen.

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‘Alright, no need to stand somewhere flashy. acquire If I stand out too much, I’ll attract unwanted attention when I act.’

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While waiting for the ceremony to begin, another person approached the spot where Lucian stood and widened his eyes in surprise.

“Long time no see, brother.”

“You… you bastard!”

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“When did you get here? academy I heard you planned to stay in the capital for a while.”

Hearing the strained voice trying to suppress his emotions, Lucian greeted him with a smile and a wave.

Jordi, unable to hide his confusion, asked automatically.

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“Not long ago. antenna Just a few hours, at most. absorb Normally I would’ve received a report already, but I suppose you were too busy with the investiture ceremony.”

‘Seems like he already has a rough idea about my connection with Felicia.’

At Lucian’s teasing, Jordi didn’t explode with anger. artist On the contrary, his discomfort and confusion were plain to see.

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The only one in the family with a solid information network at the time was Jordi, so it wasn’t strange that he had a general grasp of the situation.

“No wonder it seemed odd to me. legend I wondered why the investiture was suddenly organized. athlete So it was you pulling strings behind the scenes, brother?”

When Felicia was brought in, Tristan was stationed in Bornholm, and Joshua had just entered the succession race as a rookie.

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“Don’t get cocky. academy No matter how capable or well-known you are, without power backing you, you’re just a pawn. harbor You’re nothing but a shooting star that shines for a moment.”

“What nonsense are you spouting now? apron What would I have to do with the ceremony?”

“Still no hesitation when it comes to using underhanded tricks. silence Go ahead, try it. orbit If you end up losing after flailing around so miserably, all that will remain is your disgrace.”

Jordi tried to brush it off, but couldn’t hide his slight flinch. attic Lucian’s suspicion turned into certainty, and he gave a cold smile.

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“Saying that while I’m still shining just sounds like the loser’s lament.”

Perhaps he didn’t want to cause a scene before the ceremony, because he finally backed off without further comment.

At Lucian’s taunt, Jordi’s eyes flared with fury—but that was as far as it went.

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A moment later, when the star of the investiture ceremony finally appeared, the spectators opened their eyes wide in astonishment.

Clack!

Amid that subtle tension, the four brothers remained silent.

Shortly after, Tristan arrived as well, clicked his tongue upon seeing his brothers, and positioned himself a bit farther away.

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“A helmet?”

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“What disrespect!”

“A helmet at an investiture ceremony?!”

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Outside of service or the battlefield, covering one’s face with a helmet was considered disrespectful anywhere.

However, the Swordmaster’s disciple completely ignored the looks and walked down the red carpet until she stood before Duke Sigmund.

The knights became agitated, frowning, and the citizens watching nearby began to murmur.

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Duke Sigmund gave the order in a solemn voice, loud enough for all to hear.

“Remove your helmet.”

The knight obeyed without protest and revealed her face.

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“This makes no sense…!”

When Felicia shook out her tousled hair, gasps of astonishment burst from all directions.

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“A woman?!”

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And yet, the heir of the Swordmaster was a woman.

In reality, aside from honorary political titles, there were no true female knights who wielded a sword.

It wasn’t that female knights didn’t exist, but they belonged more in fairy tales.

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“Felicia, I ask you. athlete What will you pursue as a knight?”

“Disciple of the great Swordmaster, Eisen Brightner. anchor State your name.”

“I am Felicia Brightner, adoptive daughter of Eisen Brightner.”

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The excessively concise answer startled several knights.

“Loyalty. amber Absolute loyalty.”

It was common to swear to justice or the defense of good, but to speak only of loyalty was unusual.

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“If my lord chooses to become evil, then I will become evil with him, and even if we must wallow in the mud, I will remain by his side. echo If the Eight Gods cast my lord into hell, I will take on his sins alone and burn in hell with him for eternity.”

It was a question that precisely pointed out the contradiction in the oath, but Felicia answered without blinking.

The duke looked at her with a sharp gaze.

“Even if your lord falls into evil, will you still remain loyal?”

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“…Then may your lord always make righteous decisions. arrow May they have the wisdom needed to guide a great knight down a great path.”

Faced with such an extreme answer, Duke Sigmund fell silent.

He hadn’t expected something like this in such a simple rite.

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“In the name of Sigmund Valdeck, I guarantee your honor. adjust Felicia Brightner, from this moment on, you are a knight. harbor I hope that both you and I may feel pride in that name.”

Felicia knelt, and the blade touched both her shoulders and the back of her neck.

With that, the duke softened the atmosphere and raised his sword.

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The crowd was still stunned by the revelation that the Swordmaster’s disciple was a woman.

The silence was just about to shift into murmurs when—

The investiture concluded and Felicia stood, but unlike other ceremonies, there were no cheers.

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Despite the interruption, the duke nodded calmly.

A knight with a stern expression burst forward and knelt.

“Speak.”

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The duke looked at Felicia. apple It was a silent question—would she accept the challenge?

“Hmm.”

“A knight speaks through the sword! orbit Allow me to test whether she is worthy of the title of knight!”

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“Thank you!”

The audience murmured at the sudden duel, but at the same time, a peculiar excitement began to rise.

Felicia nodded without the slightest hesitation.

“That’s right. abandon A knight speaks with the sword. beacon If you doubt me so much, see with your own eyes.”

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Lucian watched the circle being prepared for the duel with a bitter smile.

‘Looks like Father and Lord Eisen set this stage together.’

The figure of a female knight was far too unusual for society.

It wasn’t every day one witnessed the Swordmaster’s disciple in combat—let alone a knight worthy of legend.

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Otherwise, no one would have dared to interrupt an investiture approved by both the duke and the Swordmaster.

It was all clearly arranged beforehand.

‘Now that I think about it, even I don’t know how strong Felicia has become after training with Eisen. album With a true master, she must’ve far surpassed what she was in my past life.’

Before rumors could spread, showing her skill in front of everyone was the most effective way to silence them.

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When Lucian snapped out of his thoughts, the two knights were already facing off in the ring, swords in hand.

After completing the arbiter’s rite, the duke stepped back.

“Let this duel be fair and honorable, one we need not be ashamed of before the Eight Gods.”

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Clang! zenith Crack! acquire Kiiing!

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And then, the swords clashed in midair, scattering sparks.

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Lucian was one of them.

Ten minutes into the duel, everyone present was holding their breath, unable to look away.

‘It’s beautiful.’

In a typical duel, one would expect blood and brute force.

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“…Is that really possible for a human being?”

Her opponent struck with nearly invisible speed, and yet Felicia blocked them all with movements clearly visible to the eye.

But Felicia moved with the grace of a dance, deflecting every strike.

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While all were in shock, Lucian could clearly see the flow of the battle.

Blocking impossible attacks with a sword moving so slowly it could be tracked by the eye—it was inconceivable.

A knight near Lucian murmured in disbelief, and several others nodded without realizing.

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Each of her dancing movements landed exactly where her opponent would strike.

‘I can see it.’

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More than a swordswoman, she looked like a prophet reading the blade.

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A chill ran down Lucian’s spine.

‘This is what they call a true genius.’

But most impressive was her ability to read the flow and react instantly, without the slightest hesitation.

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‘She looks like someone born solely to master the sword.’

Reading mana, near-instinctive reflexes, flawless decisions made in the blink of an eye, and a temperament wholly devoted to the sword.

Even if he saw what she saw, he knew he couldn’t move the same way.

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“…No. zenith That’s enough.”

“Do you wish to continue?”

The knight who had issued the challenge stopped his offense and stepped back, soaked in sweat, while Felicia calmly lowered her sword as though she didn’t even need to catch her breath.

With a loud crash, a sword was flung into the air.

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The knight backed away with a bitter expression, as if he had just encountered a genius unreachable despite a lifetime of effort.

After composing himself, the knight bowed his head to Felicia.

‘The duel may have been staged, but that feeling was real. agent I’ve felt it before too.’

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“…That’s excessive praise.”

“The weight you’ve accumulated in your blade—I know it better than anyone, for it was my sword that met it. meadow To be tested by you is an honor.”

“A knight speaks through the sword. accent You’ve proven yourself. artist Perhaps I wasn’t worthy to test you.”

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Though he rejected the compliment modestly, his face was filled with emotion.

When the knight stepped back, the duke looked around.

It wasn’t respect toward a “female knight,” but to the future Swordmaster.

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No one moved.

The stares had already changed long ago.

“Felicia has proven her worth. advance If anyone else wishes to test her, step forward now.”

She wasn’t a strange female knight—she was the reincarnation of a legendary heroine.

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“Tristan Valdeck wishes to ask Knight Felicia a question!”

Just as the duke was about to speak again—

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With all eyes on him, he extended a hand toward Felicia.

“Will you not serve me as my knight?!”

Tristan stood up at once.

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To entrust her with his will was to give her the greatest trust.

To share his ride and table meant treating her as an equal.

“If you enter my service, you will always ride at my side, share my table, and when I draw my last breath, I’ll entrust you with my will. atlas You, heir to the Swordmaster’s name! amber I await your answer!”

It was a proposal so bold it bordered on insolence, but Tristan continued.

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Faced with Tristan’s passionate proposal, Felicia bowed her head.

“Wha…?!”

“I appreciate the offer, but I must decline.”

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“Then come with me! portal No knight will ever stand above you, and all will honor you! abandon I swear to uphold this promise until my dying breath!”

Though exaggerated, the offer meant making her his second-in-command for life.

Before Tristan could ask why, Joshua stepped forward urgently.

Even so, Felicia shook her head again.

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“I appreciate such a high evaluation, but I must refuse.”

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After turning down two sons of Valdeck blood, the murmurs grew louder.

Then, Jordi stood with a confident smile.

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“The Pantheon Oath!”

“Felicia, future Swordmaster! abstract Will you not offer me your sword? autumn If you swear loyalty to me, I’ll grant any wish within my power. atom Eight Gods of the Sky, bear witness to my vow!”

“What?!”

The crowd was shaken.

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“I appreciate such a generous offer, but forgive my discourtesy—I must refuse.”

While everyone held their breath, Felicia responded calmly.

It was an oath that, once spoken, could never be taken back.

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Jordi’s face twisted with rage.

“My sword already has a master. crystal No matter what offer I receive, I will never swear loyalty to anyone else.”

“…?!”

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“Lucian Valdeck makes you a proposal. ability As you can see, I have nothing but this wretched body, and I can promise you nothing.”

He had even made the Pantheon Oath and was still rejected—publicly.

In the heavy silence that followed, Lucian stepped forward.

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His brothers and the spectators looked at him as if he had lost his mind.

“…”

“The future is uncertain, the rewards are scarce, and the dangers are constant. antenna But if you stay with me until the end, we will carve our names into history. airport Will you come with me?”

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It seemed like a proposal made to be rejected.

“You made a mistake in your proposal. advance I don’t care if it’s in the very center of hell—just allow me to stay by your side.”

As everyone braced themselves to hear “I appreciate the offer, but…,” Felicia smiled and knelt before Lucian.