Chapter 21

Josef confirmed that Vlad had recovered enough to move, immediately mobilizing the subjugation team.

“My guess is this. orbit This might have been an attempt to show something rather than a direct intention to kill me.”

Although the two knights under his command had not fully regained their senses, they were at a stage where they could not recover with just a day or two of care, so it was an unavoidable measure.

The Return Journey to the City of Varna.

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“······.”

No, he had no choice but to listen.

Inside the swaying carriage, Vlad silently listened to Josef’s words.

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Josef had assigned the carriage he usually rode to his knights who had not yet come to their senses, so there was only one carriage left.

As a result, Vlad had no choice but to quietly listen to the words of Josef, a nobleman, superior, and commander.

“Why do you think so? portal It’s simple. abandon The conclusion was too hasty compared to the effort put in. echo They had succeeded in separating Zayar and left me in danger, so they should have quickly finished me off. abstract But that didn’t happen.”

“······That’s true.”

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Of course, he didn’t reveal everything, but to others, it would seem like Vlad was clearly favored by Josef.

‘He is a man of many words.’

‘And there are quite a lot of people like that.’

Josef, who had become one step closer to Vlad through last night’s battle, was willing to reveal his true self.

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There was no serene scenery in the direction Vlad looked; only the figure of Zayar, who seemed to be watching him fiercely.

‘I wonder how she’s doing.’

Though Zemina was talkative too, he was able to handle her. amber Because when he told her to shut up, she would shut up. arctic But with Josef, it was a different story.

Listening to Josef’s gossip while sitting there, Vlad felt somewhat depressed. auction So, he turned his head and looked out the window of the carriage.

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Vlad had nothing to say since he dared to make the knight he was serving as his squire ride a horse and he himself was comfortably riding in a carriage.

His eyes said so.

‘Treat him properly.’

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‘Damn.’

A man with a long chin sending him signals with noisy gestures and kicks.

But even in the place he fled to for solace, there was someone waiting for Vlad.

Vlad, who had been pricked by Zayar’s gaze, turned his head and looked at the window on the other side.

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‘…Really annoying.’

With loud commotion from the front and fierce gazes from both sides, Vlad just wanted to leave this place and walk freely.

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On the opposite side of the window, there was Gott, urging Vlad to tell Josef about his achievements.

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“…I feel like I’d remember if I had a drink.”

“That’s a bit tricky.”

“Think about it. arena Why would that be?”

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“People live the same everywhere.”

“I live on an allowance too.”

Josef noticed that Vlad had his eyes on his whiskey and quickly pulled out the bottle, placing it behind himself.

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And the blond boy in front of him certainly had potential, but he lacked in many aspects.

Josef smiled softly when he saw Vlad racking his brain trying to come up with an answer, perhaps because of the alcohol or because of his own question.

To truly shine, a person had to meet various conditions. action It wasn’t just about skill with a sword; it included character, knowledge, manners, and more.

“Just hope you can get up on your own soon.”

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After all, Josef was someone with such capabilities.

Due to his frail body, Josef may not be able to teach him the sword directly, but he may be able to teach him other things instead.

“Well, isn’t this something like a warning? advance A warning to the Bayezid family by killing you, Lord Josef? palette It does not matter even if they can’t kill you?”

‘I can’t personally teach him the sword, but.’

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“You’re not angry because I said ‘It does not matter even if they can’t kill you,’ right?”

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“Go on.”

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“Still, give it some thought.”

“Not really.”

Although he said that, Vlad frowned as he watched Josef open the bottle and drink alone.

“Of course, I wouldn’t be able to know, right?”

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“I said think about it.”

Even though he was sitting in the carriage, Vlad was constantly receiving training.

Josef casually shook the whiskey bottle in front of Vlad and spoke.

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Logical reasoning based on cause and effect, clues from the surroundings.

Don’t just accept the situation, but filter it through your own judgment.

Think.

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Through them, Josef wanted to train Vlad to become a knight with excellent judgment, no less than Zayar.

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Whether Vlad frowned or not, the journey back to Varna was incredibly peaceful.

Because the boy’s potential was shining.

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City of Varna.

※※※※

As if the real target was not Josef as he thought.

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One of the three cities under the rule of the County of Bayezid.

And Count Bayezid mercilessly punished anyone who acted beyond the rules, even if it was his own son.

As a city that had recruited a monster subjugation team, upon arriving here, Josef had to disband the mercenaries and report on the subjugation to the city’s mayor.

Being the son of a count has a higher status than being an appointed mayor, but procedures were procedures.

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“I guess we will stay here for about a day.”

After completing administrative procedures here, he planned to depart for Sturma, the ancestral home of the Bayezid family.

Josef was not a resident of Varna.

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“Now that I think about it, you’re a country bumpkin.”

“Is this your first time in Varna?”

“It’s always the first time wherever I go.”

And there, he needed to devise a new plan to make up for the current failure.

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“······.”

“Don’t get lost, brat.”

“Well, I’ll give you a day off today. airport Take a tour around the city.”

Seeing Vlad say that he had only been active in the vicinity of Shoara his whole life, Zayar laughed as if he found something amusing.

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‘If he likes me a bit more, he might try to kill me.’

Vlad couldn’t help but feel frustrated by Zayar’s mockery, but there was nothing he could do.

[Zayar seems to like you.]

In reality, it was true that he lacked experience and insight.

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Regardless of Zayar’s attitude, Vlad’s words as he held the money naturally carried a rhythm.

“What’s in this city~?”

Hearing the absurd words in his mind, Vlad shook his jingling pouch.

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“As expected, a rich man’s dog is better off than a beggar on the streets.”

What Josef had given him was a kind of daily wage.

Vlad, who is practically penniless, would need a minimum amount of money to enjoy the city of Varna.

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Vlad had considered indulging himself a bit after a long time, but the voice seemed to have detected his intention and warned him in advance.

[Instead of fooling around, buy things that can be useful for the future.]

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“Huh?”

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Although he grumbled, Vlad deeply sympathized with the voice’s words.

[Being well-prepared is akin to having an extra life. abstract Don’t forget that.]

“All I hear are nagging voices everywhere.”

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Back in the days when he barely escaped from Shoara and wandered through the winter forest, carrying only a sword.

“So, what should I buy?”

If he hadn’t encountered the three mercenaries loitering nearby, Vlad might not have survived and froze to death.

[To prevent such incidents, it’s good to have various things prepared.]

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Someone cautiously grabbed the hem of his clothes.

“Huh?”

Vlad was just about to leave the city hall, pondering the voice’s advice.

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“Lord Vlad.”

“Is there something you need, Lord Deacon?”

Vlad found dealing with children bothersome, but the young deacon holding onto his clothes was an exception.

It was Andrea’s young deacon.

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“Oh.”

The child who was so small that the deacon’s outfit he was still wearing felt awkward, but he did his duty despite the fear faced the previous night.

Vlad looked up and saw Priest Andrea smiling behind the deacon.

“If you have nowhere in particular to go today, the priest wishes to invite you.”

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Priest Andrea was hiding behind the young deacon and smiling humbly. abandon A familiar coffin lay next to him.

“Why did you choose to seek me through lord deacon?”

“…. orbit I apologize.”

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Vlad had nothing more to say as he looked at Priest Andrea who was laughing.

“Let’s take a donkey. amateur I’ll support you from behind as we go.”

“Perhaps this lady wishes for you to escort her as well?”

“Still no one is willing to listen to you?”

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Although Vlad had lived in the back alleys, Shoara had its own atmosphere, distinct from the city itself.

But Varna seemed to have a more settled appearance compared to Shoara.

Priest Andrea, Vlad, and the young deacon began driving the cart along the main street of Varna.

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Quiet, serene, with few people making loud noises as if the city had settled into a calm, dawn-like atmosphere.

“I see.”

Vlad nodded and understood Andrea’s explanation.

“As we approach the church, this atmosphere will become even more pronounced. beacon Varna is a city with a strong religious color.”

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“Wow.”

“We’re here.”

Vlad, looking at the building in front of him, could clearly sense that Varna was indeed a city with a strong religious influence.

Even in Shoara, people always walked quietly near the church.

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“It’s quite large. orbit Shoara’s church was not this big.”

Vlad nodded at Andrea’s explanation.

This is because there was a building there that looked twice as big as the church in Shoara.

“The capital of the County of Bayezid is Sturma, but its religious center is Varna.”

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“Since you’re here, why not join us for dinner?”

“In that case, I’ll be going…”

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“If that’s the case, I won’t refuse…”

Vlad, who had been in the hands of Priest Andrea since he was grabbed by the young deacon, had no choice but to whine and put the coffin down in front of the temple.

“······It would be better to finish while we’re here.”

“While you’re at it, how about going down to the basement as well?”

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‘This person knows that.’

“I’m sorry. matrix Your body may not have fully recovered yet.”

Although he was filled with dissatisfaction inside, Vlad answered with a smile.

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“I am really good at judging people.”

Perhaps in the current situation, he didn’t even realize that complaining might be a petty grumble.

“I need to repay the favor for what I obtained at the camp.”

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“…”

“Poor lady.”

Given the circumstances, it was almost a privilege for someone to be asked by priest Andrea for a favor.

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Though not yet completely investigated, Andrea judged based on the circumstances that this woman had fallen victim to evil dark magic.

“A mother’s love is like the sea, heavy and deep. amateur It seems someone unknown took advantage of it.”

Priest Andrea sighed as he stroked the coffin, which had finally reached its place of rest.

“It’s a terrible curse that takes advantage of maternal love. matrix Although this isn’t within my jurisdiction, the church in Varna will do its best to uncover the mastermind.”

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“If anyone can do it, it’s a priest like you.”

“Now that you’re here, how about saying a prayer before dinner?”

Priest Andrea, who was frowning with unbearable anger, looked at Vlad and smiled warmly. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.

“Can someone like me, without any roots, dare to pray in a church?”

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People living in the back alleys were not closely associated with churches, city halls, or official buildings.

Vlad, who had lived in the back alleys all his life, was no exception.

“Don’t worry about that.”

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Therefore, Vlad felt awkward and uncomfortable in this place, and more than anything, he was intimidated by the thought of being in an unauthorized place.

“Take a moment to pray; there’s a place I need to check in on.”

However, Andrea held Vlad’s hand and began to lead him to the chapel.

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“Shall we pray?”

“…..”

Leaving Vlad alone with his young subordinate, Andrea left the chapel.

The young deacon wrinkled his nose and asked cautiously, perhaps feeling sorry for Vlad due to Andrea’s sudden neglect.

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Vlad wanted to make an excuse and get out, but now there was no way.

“This is my first time formally attending a prayer…”

“I’ll show you how.”

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[What a fulfilling vacation. antenna If you tell Josef that you’ve purified your body and mind here, he’ll be very pleased.]

Now was the time to repay the karma of acting like a praying Riemann.

‘Oh well.’

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“Hmmm, hmm.”

‘The guy is just enjoying himself all day.’

Vlad briefly held his sword and he heard the voice expressing satisfaction.

Vlad had no choice but to kneel, bow his head awkwardly, and stutter along with the young deacon’s prayer.

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Just as his knee was slowly going numb, the door to the chapel behind him opened.

“Did you wait long?”

About an hour or so.

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“······No. portal It was my first prayer, so everything was new.”

“Hahaha! harbor Impossible. airport I’m still quite bored.”

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“······.”

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“What is it?”

“I’m sorry for keeping you waiting. aluminum Take this.”

Vlad didn’t know what to say as he looked at the priest who said prayers were boring and smiled kindly.

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“What?”

“It’s your identification badge.”

Vlad accepted the small piece of wood that priest Andrea was handing over.

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Perplexed by Andrea’s words, Vlad quickly examined the small wooden piece he held.

The black wooden badge looked sturdy, and was full of small letters inside.

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“Name… Vlad.”

Though he was aware of it, Vlad stumbled over the unfamiliar characters as he continued to read.

Vlad began to read the identity card in his hand with wide eyes.

“Birthplace… Shoa… ra.”

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This small piece of wood contained proof of his existence.

As a person from the back alleys who couldn’t even register his birth, he could never have imagined such a thing.

The moment he pronounced his own name, Vlad felt his chest swell.

“Josef would have taken care of it, but in fact, getting your identification done at the church is the most effective. acid Because the grace of the Lord extends throughout the continent.”

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There was a large sentence written there that could only be used in one place.

The name of the one and only god in this world. voyage The emblem of the church that serves that God.

Listening to Andrea’s words, Vlad turned the wooden badge to examine the back.

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And beneath it, another person’s name was written.

“Guarantor. autumn Priest An…drea.”

A person vouching for him.

Vlad read another person’s name written on his identification badge.

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Vlad lifted his head and looked at Priest Andrea.

“Priest…”

“If you’re having a hard time, come visit me anytime. meadow I am your guarantor.”

Someone who will stand by him in times of trouble.

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Vlad, unable to hide his mixed emotions, simply followed Andrea and bowed before the God.

“Now, let’s pray. accent This is the closest place to the Lord.”

Garbage in the back alley.

“Here is a new lamb I’d like to introduce today. accent May you embrace him with your wide arms…”

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However, Vlad was no longer that person.

A person who was born in a place where no one would look at him or even remember him even if he died.

“Here is the newly born lamb, Vlad of Shoara. anchor May you kindly embrace…”

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From today on, he was no longer the Vlad from the alleyways but the Vlad of Shoara.

Today, Vlad affirmed his existence under the Lord’s gaze with his precious guarantor.

For the first time since birth, he inscribed his name into the vast world.

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“I sincerely pray that you accept him as your child.”

The light coming down through the multi-colored glass warmly enveloped the boy’s blond hair.

Vlad now had roots that could allow him to confidently face the world.

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