Chapter 83: The blue-eyed knight (1)
tUyQ“What are you thinking?”GJIoby
rUVozyJoseph, momentarily stunned by the sunlight, quickly opened his eyes and raised his head.4u9f5
Sh8SY1dAs his vision became clearer, he could see Peter looking at him closely.fTRI
blqOtoHe seemed to ponder for a moment whether he should worry about his weak son as a father or scold him harshly as the head of the family.EnttDmG
dy5“You seem tired.”78HeKU
7uCL“I’m sorry.”BJTbi
6Rl3ADOHis father’s gaze slowly began to appear in Peter’s eyes.MjxcGD
gJrXZYou must be tired.HfkT
k33rObAFrom Soara, he had to constantly rush to Sturma and prepare to knight Vlad.uaIxh
vRr3It would have been impossible for a boy named Vlad to be named a knight in the youngest and shortest period in the history of the Bayezid family without Joseph’s presence.rSZ
DUzMP“I gave the boy the same status you wanted.”UngrmBc
jAdKhA“Thank you.”tzjIEy
NE5NJoseph quickly looked out the window to regain his senses.iQrF3y
bd7CAlthough it was difficult to see the landscape outside because of Peter’s appearance, the snow hanging from the window frame gave Joseph a sense of freshness.oOqTp
ewgAsic“There will soon be a meeting where all the lords of the North will gather.”Rt6g
tgF“…Is that so.”c3OM9
8nrAVcMHowever, there was no need to wake up by looking out the window.70TK
za3Peter’s words that he soon heard surprised Joseph.S0yID
5wpoaY“Is this a major meeting?”ULvj6
Et7n“Yes.”D6eKLy
1jF2VThe Northern Conference has not been convened even once in over ten years.9YyVpsg
Vguy0qiJoseph’s eyes naturally began to grow heavy upon hearing that it would happen soon.pCM
Mkmky“I didn’t even notice it.”iN6
q1KSince it was a gathering place for all the lords of the North, there should have been signs everywhere.tQfVDyL
iPuGGpBut Joseph didn’t feel anything like that.JuVD
gySARThis may mean that security was kept so tight or that the process was carried out so hastily that no one noticed.c1K0eb
Dsw8kKz“I want the Lord of Deirmar to sit in that position.”bJaMEw
V9lrWfA word with many meanings.AupbX
hFoNw2When Joseph felt puzzled for a moment and couldn’t open his mouth, Peter grabbed the bottle of alcohol next to him and began to pour it silently.hyS
DzFAlZvSoon, only the aroma of the clear brown liquid and the sound of flowing water filled the office.zF3hxzz
z8E99“Baroness Alicia will know. Deirmar can no longer cross between the North and the Center.”MM2Z
QTz24The times of peace are over.jxGb6
a2qBmqGNow is the time to unite to survive.zy99
MlSAnd that choice will be even tougher for the fiefs that have maintained neutrality, like Deirmar.lMq
TV8rw“…Will she choose us?”QJc
8yCx4“I know why you’ve worked so hard.”8Pnel
kJbPeter looked at his son sitting in front of him with deep eyes.6S8L24
jrr46His second son, Joseph Bayezid, is smart but weak.Rw2
Nx14lBYet, I know he fought desperately because he wasn’t born with sharp teeth.mXD
eEzurLl“I’ll do my best to support you. As for Deirmar, but you are Bayezid.”rGuwY
BYsSo, you should also bear that fight.YQ8gcE
SYo9bBoth as a father and as the head of the Bayezid family.mGobbEc
FESPCi“Thank you, father.”GgMxRBC
nxY9“It’s been a while since you appeared, so take a few days off. Enough to satisfy your mother.”Jdt
sWqg8rWhen Joseph, noticing that the conversation had ended, left the office with a subtle smile, Peter took the glass next to him with a brief sigh.t0z
Uol“I’m worried…”GUjMqHY
mwzjoenDeirmar is probably not the only one wondering what to choose.oEomMy
ZY3Peter is also at a crossroads and will have to make a decision in the coming years.ZCkNB
H15A6JAThe blood of the nobles should be of a cold blue.2hsLLV
jXDo5JBecause on their shoulders lay an immeasurable amount of duty and responsibility.VN25vCm
uuiPeter stood up and looked out the window, holding a glass full of alcohol.2jY8sek
58gWinter was approaching with the snow.JPPg
BVRKXAs Advisor Ragmus said, it seemed that this winter would be colder than last year.WiBN9
WfRqr***iVB
UXPCmkBright cape, shiny armor.TyJ
w1cdisVlad, who left the mansion just like yesterday, now stood atop the walls of Sturma.AUHWqF
YqjeN“Yes, it was a landscape like this.”VWnVY0
s28QhOVlad said, looking at the scene in front of him.koMcRE
mBM2VnThe sunset color passing through the horizon, dyeing the northern plains and the walls of Sturma red.1w6
yqoCB“It was a sight I wanted to show you at least once.”8qDxFVL
vWVRamund said, looking at Vlad, who was gazing ahead with a blank expression.9Js6H
bnMX7nHe had always been dressed in tattered clothes, but his current appearance was completely different from before.XqAggF
zGESAlthough he didn’t have a full suit of armor, he wore the surcoat and cloak commonly worn by knights, and he looked like such a proud knight that anyone who saw him would nod their head.IXAC
fXzA“The walls of Sturma have grown drinking blood.”dvr
7fYkVlad turned his head unknowingly when he heard a serious voice coming from beside him.die
z3p5WW“The blood of our enemies and the blood of Bayezid.”OeMC
Oqf4VRamund stood there, facing the boy in a very different atmosphere.VG1Yd
CLx1oz1“And the time will come when you will also have to shed your own blood.”k0BG1qS
2lD“…”RAMA49
PuQtVlad, who seemed to know what Ramund was talking about, simply nodded silently without saying anything.XVdiHf
1dorkSomeone’s blood is needed to protect something.4Jl
IDmmdvAnd the beings called knights were people who swore they would willingly shed their blood when that time came.bRn5Rk
8xXkThe old knight was explaining the fundamentals of knighthood to a boy who had just become a knight.rJQtErS
Ujpxm“Understood. Old man.”kKPRM6
ORTby“It’s Ramund.”pWjY3rG
eEVeuAThe one who wandered the lowest places now pronounces his name.dlO
eK9EdfT“From now on, call me Mr. Ramund.”BT83
rRYu1PHe had roamed with his old body in search of honors he had not been able to collect, and now he only had in his hands the last piece of honor.LxuSg
HrN“Take it.”5HmhS3m
3QeAnd finally, the old man could escape from the lowest position.LJrn
3o38Handing over to the boy the last coin he had with him.GqbRQ0K
mnCaB“What’s this?”Da8
Dx7ylF“The price of your armor that I paid.”EIdIVe
U26t6The food I received from you, the lodging fee at the inn that I rented for you.x1hy
mm8And for all the possibilities you showed me.Odlu9
9ENy1A ducat to pay for it all.OY2Xyb
Dsg4h“Just this?”9F3hy
a6YLJ“That’s all.”UDm
WhTMVlad frowned at the very rusty coin, but Ramund simply smiled at the boy who didn’t know anything.eD0YQ
9r2zwo“That’s enough.”Bufj
MniWJeThe old man owed the boy a lot over the years, and it wasn’t the result of reckless behavior, but of careful intention.id2e
fKgaThe boy, who naturally became a supporter of the humblest according to Ramund’s intentions, was simply confused by the old coin he had just pulled out, but he couldn’t complain in any particular way.jrIya
9D4XNow, the old man in front of the boy was not a stranger old man, but someone who had been his elder for a long time.sQBN
XnR9cu“Please come to visit my mansion later.”1Ub
EFV2H“I know, right. I guess I can go there and get the amount that’s missing.”4ao
O2vekcRamund smiled at the boy grumbling quietly.QnrJWd
428Lx“Your visit is always welcome. Mr. Vlad.”nUtA0R
0qeWy“…Yes?”d3na07m
SOqs7Vlad was momentarily puzzled when he saw Ramund address him as Mr.1BPV1sK
48UQBecause he hadn’t learned what to say in response in moments like this.CF4QJ5
fGT“It’s been fun so far.”eX47
xgZVlad only made a subtle expression when he saw Ramund offering to shake his hand.mncCRH
JJzPeThe sword had served its purpose, so it separated from the boy.5ERdIdT
gUwsThe old knight had fulfilled his duty and now wanted to part from the boy.bcQk
837tG“…”vgytEA
OgbxSeeing Ramund bid him farewell, Vlad just caressed the coin he was given.ddNr5
3NdFor the boy, the parting was nothing more than an awkward moment.wwUto
RUBolThe setting sun illuminated the two people, along with the walls of Sturma, in crimson.g658ntL
OlaVlad’s hand, shaking hands with Ramund, rose as slowly as the slowly waning sunset.QkPo
KYz***dWg
PklLhSA man with blue eyes walked through the mansion.lFSul
6mVdYizThe servants around him hurriedly bowed their heads as they looked at the shining armor and loose blond hair.aVHr56N
ZaEQiThere was no place in the mansion where the man walked that was not illuminated by the light.dEB7x
td2La9HThe sunlight shone through the windows everywhere, and the statues and ornaments gleamed in the light.H3nqq
9ukBLLuThe ornaments had an ancient charm because they were old, clearly showing how noble the owner’s taste was.WS5RTNe
gakMsPF“I’ve just returned to work, father.”s66
zZBZnMirshea entered the foyer with confident steps, knelt politely, and bowed his head to the person sitting high up in the hallway.OunZNY
X1X“…Are you here?”U5D
53uncThe twilight of his last breath illuminated where he was sitting.NVPzJl
UC4The hand, resembling an old and withered tree, was stained with a red light shining through the window.O8fNS2u
j2kZfA“…Report.”NM8T7p
6wCw0His age and energy could be seen in his voice, which cracked without any moisture, like a metallic sound.7kxRP04
AwnThe man Mirshea called his father could barely bear the weight of the years, so he could hardly sit in a chair as if it were carrying him.23nZgTv
HCQACm“I’m sorry, father.”MxL
063UFl8In the face of the difficult voice coming from above, Mirshea lowered his head even further as if regretful and began to report what had happened in the north.iag
PKiLindworm, the white dragon.Y3T
pQTLBecause they realized its potential, the northern dragon attracted by the dragon fragments was subdued by the Bayezid knights, not by the Dragon Slayer Knights.l04GoA8
eEO7F“…These barbarians. They don’t understand my authority.”QiuudDM
GIEThe old man, collectively describing the men of the north as barbarians, raised his bony fingers and struck the armrest, unable to hide his disappointment.QDbyUR
7ffflSZThe prejudice against the North that began long ago was still alive and well in the old man’s soul.2eFFm
VkZxQ“I’m sorry.”3yMjZ
qFeZmMirshea knew full well that his failure would be a great disappointment to his father.Yrj
4ygdKaHowever, there was a major variable in my failure, and that variable will definitely bring great joy to the currently disappointed old man.Yk10FjS
4Ta“But father. I found a good boy in the North.”wL81
usSp“…A good boy?”4dZV5
2CBzrQ2The withered old man raised his eyebrows at Mirshea’s sudden report.UXC
8nBaRAlthough everything in his body had turned white due to the heavy years, his blue eyes still gleamed.P81rUS
eLmKL“Have you ever been to the North? There we found a young dragon that had not yet opened its eyes.”HudMn
vwF4d6Upon hearing Mirshea’s words, the old man closed his eyes deeply.KQx9
Bq6My closed eyelids moved constantly, as if searching through old memories.Lm5IGM7
Sg8Q“Have I only been to the North? I am someone who has seen all the places in the world throughout my life.”phJJ
ovH1A seed is something that has the potential to become something.KgYoj80
WLa3JTo spread those possibilities, the old man has been traveling across the continent over the years.xNaK
ov0It was the belief and desire of the old man, and it was something worth risking his life for.oXRfDCK
ZyS“Did your heart beat upon seeing the boy?”I9RRVL
5UWz“Yes.”1ESHRp
1uD69bD“What was the color like?”6M7kQ
fmMAt the old man’s words, Mirshea raised his head and looked at him.RVBl4Go
iVsjFWoBlond hair and blue eyes.tziuch4
pWOQlyThe color that conveys the blood of the Dragulia family was there.ZUIv
HJqU9“It’s like us.”LBZ5qww
jCKV“…Yes.”lFK
eK7zuThe dry old man smiled grimly at Mirshea’s words.HUn5
AkGTMPWith that smile, the twilight that barely hovered on the horizon began to fade away.gWdq
59nwR“Even so, seeing that the dragon pieces don’t call out, it seems he hasn’t opened his eyes yet, as you said.”10y
AzByp0gDarkness began to seep into every corner of the mansion along with the voice of the old man, which suddenly became moist.ycmsG
bL2ZAn appearance completely different from the mansion seen in the sunlight.zcSO
ZlmjHThe ancient statues only seemed sinister when dark shadows seeped in, and the paintings depicting beautiful landscapes emitted an eerie atmosphere to anyone who saw them.sM6q
K0I“Sowing seeds is always difficult, and the waiting time is painful, but still, humans continue to repeat the task.”qAfspgn
MVZThe foyer finally filled with darkness.Z9Pze
tQ3KcRTThere, at the highest point, stood a man who had never been seen before.UDk
senG“I have also been like that.”fu1TYlZ
GR24t0Golden blond hair.47Zm
BRxX0Light blue eyes.DODQI4
zZEAnd a middle-aged man with a dignified appearance and aura.809ym
FlHeDA man who had absorbed the moisture of the darkness descended through the foyer.YQaxtA
pQ9DGdk“I would like to see that boy.”vQIIH3n
QzjEsWBrigantes, the capital of the empire.7Kx
XAdJaiCA mansion in the center of that place as well.CSF
m8K0The oldest blue eyes shone in the place where it was said to reside.vm4z
IY3u6Duke Dragulia, the Dragon Blood Duke.1cH
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