Chapter 302: Side Story – My Father’s City (3)
Refugees from Sturma and Varna were still arriving in large numbers, but Zemina was managing the situation calmly by mobilizing all available manpower. arctic In addition, as news spread that the mysterious attackers had withdrawn, many people began returning to their homes.
And as time went by, Soara was gradually regaining stability.
More than a week had already passed since Emil and the other children returned.
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“I am sending this letter because I imagine you must be worried.”
Zemina was writing a letter in her office.
“To Lady Alicia…”
Thus, on the fourth floor of Rose’s Smile, now completely immersed in summer.
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Although, if Vlad were beside her at that moment, he probably would have teased her for behaving in such an uncharacteristic manner.
She already seemed completely accustomed to holding a pen.
“I ask that you forgive me for having to communicate by letter since the magical telegrams are still not functioning…”
Anyone who saw her would perceive the dignity befitting the owner of Rose’s Smile.
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Neither were Harven nor Otar, people she could trust completely.
And that was precisely the problem.
But Vlad was not there.
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It was the administrator.
“L-Lady Zemina!”
Hurried footsteps could be heard climbing the stairs early in the morning.
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“What is it?”
“You must come see this!”
Unlike his usual refined and elegant demeanor, he had run all the way up and his face was filled with confusion and concern.
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Rose’s Smile was a place where anyone could enter and stay.
“A visitor… a visitor has arrived.”
At Zemina’s question, the administrator swallowed before answering.
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Because the people who had arrived at the door were not welcome guests.
“……”
But the administrator’s reaction made it clear that this was no ordinary visitor.
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“Administrator, who are those people?”
Without realizing it, she let out a brief sigh.
Zemina walked to the window and looked down.
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A military force completely surrounded Rose’s Smile.
A name that had remained forgotten for more than twenty years.
“T-The Dragon Slayers Order.”
Their banners bore the image of a sword’s trajectory piercing through a dragon’s neck.
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“Please forgive this sudden visit, Lady Zemina.”
After breaking a very long silence, the first place they arrived was Soara, the northern city still groaning from its wounds.
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He possessed the elegance characteristic of the central nobility.
“I am Gabriel Mordian, provisional commander of the Dragon Slayers Order.”
Even the way he bowed his head made him seem completely different from the rugged people of the north.
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The man introduced himself as Gavril.
With a complicated expression.
After all, they belonged to the same family and shared certain features.
And from the second-floor railing, a boy watched him.
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“There was no other choice. atlas It was a decision made in haste, and the magical telegrams were not functioning either.”
At that response, Radu slowly rotated his teacup and showed a deep smile.
“I had no idea the Dragon Slayers Order had been restored. athlete This is the first time I’ve heard of such a thing.”
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Radu’s blue eyes pointed directly at Gavril.
“Precisely.”
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“What I’m saying is that you arrived at an awfully convenient time.”
They did not contain open hostility, but the coldness inherent in those blue eyes was enough to freeze the atmosphere.
There could not have been a worse moment for Soara.
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And they were only just beginning to rebuild.
The Swordmaster, the symbol of the city, was absent.
And right then, the newly reorganized Dragon Slayers Order appeared.
They had suffered a dragon attack.
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However, the man from the Mordian family kept his smile intact.
The pressure radiating from that dragon made it clear that he understood their intentions perfectly.
“It gives the impression that you had everything planned out. accent Or am I getting too far ahead of myself?”
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There was a reason why the Protector of the Empire had chosen Gavril specifically to lead the new Dragon Slayers Order.
“I deeply regret it as well, Sir Radu. arrow Had we arrived earlier, the situation would never have reached this point.”
He was a man who had survived in the depths of the Imperial Court, a place filled with conspiracies and intrigues.
“But you no longer need to worry. adjust We did not send only the Order.”
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Some refugees who had lost everything were even welcoming them with gratitude as they distributed bread.
They had entered through the destroyed walls under the banner of noble intentions and an apparently just cause.
And indeed, both Rose’s Smile and Soara were filled with soldiers carrying the banners of the Dragon Slayers. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates.
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“What the Dragon Slayers Order is doing ignores our autonomy. shadow I formally demand that Sir Gavril and all of his troops withdraw from Soara.”
Zemina’s voice was sharp.
“This is an overreach of authority. amateur The North, including the Bayezid family, has already been granted autonomy officially recognized by the Empire.”
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Therefore, everything Zemina was saying was perfectly reasonable.
But the real problem was herself.
Twenty years ago, during Dragulia’s uprising and the activities of the necromancers, the Empire lost much of its influence over the North.
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Gavril’s words caused the atmosphere to grow heavy.
“And why not?”
“Lady Zemina. atomic I do not mean to disrespect you, but I cannot comply with that request.”
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But today, legitimacy was not on Zemina’s side.
“Because you do not hold any officially recognized position.”
Each stood beside their own banner.
The knights on both sides already had their hands resting on the hilts of their swords.
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The Rose of Soara.
The Red Lady.
She was admired throughout the city.
She had been the one who held Soara together during the crisis.
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The deliberate emphasis Gavril placed on the word “Lady” caused Zemina to grip her skirt tightly.
“Only Sir Vlad, recognized by His Majesty as Swordmaster, Lord Bordan, the mayor of Soara, or a representative officially appointed by him has the authority to claim the city’s autonomy, Lady Zemina.”
But the problem was that, in the end, she was only a shining symbol.
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Perhaps Bordan was already making his way from Sturma to the city.
Soara’s political authority was vacant.
“And I understand that the acting representative of the mayor died during the recent attacks. galaxy A truly unfortunate tragedy.”
But by the time he arrived, the Dragon Slayers Order would already have taken control.
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A banner dedicated to killing dragons.
“A dragon has appeared. altitude All three cities of the Bayezid family have suffered damage. zenith Even now, the people remain trapped in despair. adopt In a situation like this, what does it matter whether it is the center or the north?”
The insignia of the Dragon Slayers.
Gabriel picked up the banner placed beside him.
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A banner that was undoubtedly connected to the noble will of the Founder King.
“According to imperial law, the Dragon Slayers Order possesses the authority to legitimately utilize all facilities and manpower located within the Empire’s territories when confronting a calamity such as a dragon.”
However, the one holding that noble banner was someone who hid behind justice to pursue his own interests.
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Gavril pulled an old document from within his clothes and handed it to Zemina.
“Therefore, we present our request.”
Someone who crushed the worlds of others using names so glorious that no one dared raise their voice against him.
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When she lowered her gaze, she saw names so illustrious that it was difficult to even look directly at them.
The Emperor of the Empire.
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“After all, a dragon always recognizes another dragon.”
And the Court Duke, who had planned all of this.
The Protector of the Empire, the new leader of the Dragon Slayers Order.
Zemina’s hand began to tremble as she received the document.
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“Form a line. academy A line.”
Beneath the names of the three most powerful figures in the Empire, Lady Zemina’s world was being mercilessly crushed.
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Everyone gathered there was a refugee from Bayezid, and each person received a bowl of soup and a piece of bread.
“A line. airport I said form a line. adopt Seriously.”
It was a street filled with people and noise.
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“Our Emil has grown so much. anxiety Just look at him, helping his aunt like this.”
And there was Emil, sweating profusely as he continuously handed out soup.
A place jointly organized by Rose’s Smile and the Church of Soara.
It was a free soup kitchen for refugees.
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He heard a voice beside him, but he didn’t respond.
From experience, he knew that if he continued a conversation with Marcella even once, she would never stop talking.
“……”
“Who would’ve thought that little baby who used to crawl around would grow this much~ Hmm?”
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Marcella was hugging him from behind with pride.
But Emil was more concerned about the gazes of others than about her.
“…Could you move away a little?”
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“People are staring, Marcella.”
And he didn’t like those looks one bit.
The sensation against the back of his head was far too soft.
Some men were watching Emil with obvious envy as Marcella hugged him.
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In addition, he was keeping an eye on a certain person sitting farther ahead.
‘This is complicated. abandon It seems like it, but I’m not sure.’
“……”
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He seemed to be around the same age as Jager, but the elegant mustache he wore made it difficult to tell.
“What are you staring at so much?”
He was a man too old to be middle-aged and too young to be elderly.
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But too sturdy to dismiss.
Was he a retired knight or not?
“…Me? altitude Nothing.”
He looked too young to be one.
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“Old man? absorb I don’t even have grandchildren yet.”
“You’re the one who keeps staring at me, old man.”
Furthermore, he dressed with surprising elegance, very different from the image Emil had of retired knights.
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With a gaze that seemed to say.
The problem was that the man was looking at him the same way.
And so, both of them kept throwing furtive glances at each other while mutually suspicious.
‘Could it really be him?’
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“If you don’t have grandchildren, you’re still an old man. august Everyone becomes old when they get older.”
The old knight finally seemed convinced after hearing the way Emil grumbled.
“…Yes, it’s definitely you. audit All I had to do was listen to those bad manners.”
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Blue eyes.
Blond hair.
“So your father became the Swordmaster?”
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“Everyone here knows my father is the Swordmaster.”
As he looked into those eyes, so similar to those of that boy from long ago, the man was momentarily speechless.
And a defiant stare that was impossible to ignore.
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“…Really?”
But a deep one.
It was a brief thought.
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And there, in that past, he wondered.
What would have happened if he had made a different choice?
A thought capable of taking him back twenty years.
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“When an adult asks you something, you’re supposed to answer properly.”
But people are always curious about the roads they never walked.
He didn’t believe the choice he made back then had been wrong. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.
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It was a path he had never taken at that crossroads in his life.
“First, you should tell me your name.”
So the retired knight decided to ask the boy’s name.
“…I’m Emil. aluminum Emil Aureo.”
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At last, he had set foot upon that unknown path.
Then, in the distance, he saw the banners of the Dragon Slayers Order approaching.
And when he heard the name, he finally smiled.
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And he said to Emil,
Boom!
Emil jumped when he heard an explosion above his head.
“What an old-fashioned name you’ve got, brat.”
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Instantly, a cloud of white powder scattered everywhere.
The man had just burst a sack of flour over him.
“What the hell?!”
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At the same time, the man grabbed him by the back of the neck and shouted loudly.
“You brat!”
And the boy’s hair became completely covered in white.
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Marcella and the others watched in surprise.
The sudden commotion caused the crowd to begin murmuring.
“You couldn’t find anything better to do than become a pickpocket!”
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He was accusing him of a theft he had never committed.
Even the members of the Dragon Slayers Order who were approaching were startled by that thunderous voice.
“If you’re hungry, work and earn money! palette What kind of upbringing did your parents give you?!”
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He was even dragging his parents into it.
But Emil couldn’t answer.
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Because the man’s hand was gripping exactly the point on his throat that prevented him from speaking.
With an overwhelming presence, the man pushed through the crowd while dragging Emil along with him.
“Today I’ll teach you a proper lesson! ability Where are the guards?”
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“We are looking for the son of Sir Vlad the Swordmaster. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. avalanche We were informed that he is here.”
And then the knights arrived.
The knights were looking for Emil.
Everything seemed so natural that even Marcella, who had seen everything in her life, could only blink.
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But she immediately recognized the banner they carried.
Marcella was completely confused by the chain of events.
And Emil had just been taken away.
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Marcella knew how to recognize dangerous men.
The Dragon Slayers Order.
“Do not give foolish answers. audit From this point on, refusal to cooperate may be punished under imperial law.”
Knights sent from the center of the Empire.
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“Where?”
And she knew how to recognize liars.
The original owner of Rose’s Smile immediately understood that those men were a threat to Emil.
“…Oh, that boy was here a moment ago, but he already left.”
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Marcella softened the knights’ vigilance with a smile capable of enchanting anyone.
The moment they hesitated before that smile, the man who had taken Emil disappeared from the street.
“Well, where did he say he was going?”
“I don’t know. afford That child is so restless that it’s impossible to keep up with him.”
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The knight looked at her suspiciously before turning his attention to the refugees at the soup kitchen.
“We are looking for Emil Aureo! album This is a direct order from His Majesty the Emperor!”
Marcella smiled sweetly while pretending ignorance.
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And then everyone understood something.
The crowd’s shoulders stiffened.
The voice echoed throughout the street.
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Everyone else as well.
Not just Marcella.
If those men found the boy, a great deal of trouble awaited him.
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Children.
Elderly people.
Unable to withstand the pressure, some people began pointing.
“H-He’s over there.”
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Everyone present.
Because every person pointed in a different direction.
But when the knights followed the directions being pointed out, they gritted their teeth in frustration.
“Damn northerners…”
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But one thing was certain.
Not a single one of those hands indicated the path Emil had actually taken.
Fingers pointed everywhere imaginable.
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This was Soara.
As the knights moved away, countless fingers continued pointing toward false directions.
“Search for him! abstract Find Emil Aureo immediately!”
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And throughout the city, people were doing everything they could to hide a boy from those whose purpose was killing dragons.
The city of the Swordmaster.
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