Chapter 84: The blue-eyed knight (2)
W1hJ“Why haven’t you come yet?”qdQ8
khI273gAlicia wrapped her head in her hands and leaned over the desk, emitting laments of distress.q0t2dMN
BJX94“It’s been a month today since I sent the letter, and there hasn’t even been any message, let alone an envoy.”U3igd1z
fpKtqtLTo this day, more than a month has passed since Count Gaidar sent an unpleasant communication.MBGdv5
mfaNzThey must have gathered people and set out, so they will arrive here sooner or later.rfANjc
XYge“Let’s wait a little more patiently.”sTbu903
Rr7TOld Knight Duncan looked at Alicia, who sobbed at the desk, with sad eyes.WSY
BCPo77Because there is an imminent threat, it can be confusing.ypPQ
0XA1oHowever, Duncan knew well that this was the time when vassals like him had to correct their lord.Uzlb2GC
PaN“You should always prepare for the worst. Only then can you face everything with humility.”3lxLhA
3upe“…Should I marry there?”dus6Ky
3ryAlicia, who had been grumbling with pursed lips, began to laugh emptily, as if it were funny even after hearing what she had said.5sh0No
OKzl18“It’s a ridiculous story.”X6h0W
CJd1pc9“…Indeed.”5BJp3
zDRXlrSigmund, Count Gaidar, sent a letter to Alicia asking if she would marry his eldest son.1WPpE
d2JTju0The Gaidar family was one of the most prominent families in recent times, and especially being a border with Deirmar, so it was a proposal worthy of consideration at least once from Alicia’s point of view.8lHev
s4s1RHHowever, the problem was that there was no sign of respect toward the Hainal family in the letter.Vs42eTW
rsUEIf Sigmund truly wanted Gaidar and Hainal to unite, he would not have sent a marriage proposal that seemed like a warning like this.FFhC5of
bnCrmThe sweet words written in the letter were sweet, but they did not actually promise Hainal’s future, and the relentless war that Count Sigmund had waged so far was a good example of his greedy nature.n78
9BjkIn other words, the proposal sent by Count Sigmund was like poison that should not be drunk.vH9pir
k0r“There are only thieves around here.”mHZ4
iZWc“…Lady Alicia.”BEVGN
QWZtAlicia knew better.ObCITla
cRoSJ5cBayezid also does not treat them with a simple favor.zVr1
sAkCMThere was no unconditional ally for the powerless.70yAG
3WyY“If we had time, we would have a chance to defend ourselves.”eNCqB
Xu3Listening to Duncan’s words, who tried to give her some strength, Hainal, who had been lying powerless on the desk, adjusted her posture.fSKQl0
qiSQI“That’s right. You have to try until you try.”GcGaKO
muFRP6It was no shame to cower when you had no strength.kBOB7cR
DzqpMIf you don’t have something at hand right now, you’ll have to borrow it somehow, and Alicia was willing to pay the full price.aFSi
Gz64b“But is it so hard to borrow from a squire who isn’t even a knight?”JHcuE
DwV0B8pHowever, the boy she had asked Bayezid for still had no contact and hadn’t even been seen.3NJb66V
koV1“…He’s just a squire.”9Dz
ryVe1jHe wasn’t an ordinary boy.BoDg
bkvIThe boy who upheld Hainal’s honor in that day’s duel.uYf
APKassvAnd he was the boy who cleaned his parents’ tombstones with both hands, holding his handkerchief.fg5K
7Avy“Lady Alicia. It is said that people from the Gaidar family have already arrived in the territory.”rK9cPO
rtPWhen everyone around revealed their dark intentions about the territory called Deirmar, there was only one person who could help Alicia out of pure duty.2Fire
qHrf“It’s okay.”gUv7r
ZSpa0ZrAnd Alicia kept waiting for the boy.AIR
0KBdjN***nsYmwFU
q2QEnThere were men entering through the entrance of Deirmar.H8AtJ
WI2The men, about ten of them, were all well-armed knights.uvP
8pOq“It’s a rural area.”tTe
tlJKx4The man at the front of the group looked around with wide eyes and opened his mouth.MJIH3Ng
7NU6rvl“And it’s very quiet.”os9y
hcH0pThick, unkempt eyebrows, broad shoulders.h6EvoT
fVkepAnd though he smiles, he seems belligerent.bDun
RXtDThe young man, who proudly flaunted himself without any composure, furrowed his brow as if unsatisfied with the spirit that had caught his attention.4KPSt
N50r5MU“So this is Deirmar. It’s a territory based more on diplomacy than war, and on agriculture rather than trade and industry.”HV4QgNs
JJw“Sounds like it’s not much fun.”Xo9
eb7JMSThe burly man scratched his head as if he had lost interest in the explanation about Deirmar coming from his side.d8V
8iSag7E“I just need to stand still. Right, Godin?”U0rBsG
8jeLHW“You should greet.”32Hu
kLWVg“All I have to do is greet, right?”66sywQe
Oc2“Pretend you’re interested and talk about various things.”Am37o
1c8WV“Yeah.”dM0p
5FmAFStephen, the eldest son of the Gaidar family.xwc
hXAkRljHe was someone who didn’t hesitate to do what he wanted, and he was also someone who was born with the natural ability to refuse to do what he didn’t want to do.SEhplC
m7hA“I don’t want to do that kind of troublesome work.”TtifD
vNgl5RThe knights behind him naturally grew nervous at Stephen’s sudden fierceness, as if he was warming up just with the idea of being annoying.NrVfp
SbC“You must fulfill your duty to the blood you were born into.”0NfAA
IPQCxGOHowever, Godin, who bore the brunt of the force, simply smiled calmly.9oI0U
mIZ7DaMA knight who always hides a sharp sword behind a smiling face.WxTDaa
jUVThat’s why he’s the kind of man you can’t smile at face to face.SKYzGFh
qc1Z“…I understand.”KNIK
Xu2MSeeing Godin unwavering in his own strength, Stephen could only sigh as if there was nothing he could do.Sopd97
NaGaThe fact that Godin was sent as his right hand also meant that his father was taking this matter seriously.i9G
QVdZCV“They said she has a beautiful appearance.”ugr
afPLZGodin knew well that Stephen was a man who couldn’t be appeased just by restraining him.75uR
J6A“They say there’s no noblewoman in this area who can compare to her.”1zXL
PdGM1k“…Is that so?”IrJKl
SsCCboA person of Western blood who is honest about his desires and doesn’t hesitate to do what he wants.1kR4Q3
1V5DaUStephen, who inherited Sigmund’s personality, nodded as if understanding the carrot Godin had openly bitten into.dMV
NbU8fq“I feel a little motivated.”A5D
rWpGIt was a boring and unpleasant mission, but he was glad that at least there was one thing that interested him.uH8yf06
RrDAt the end of Stephen’s field of vision, knights carrying the banner of the Hainal family ran.C3hYIwZ
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xo8E42“Oh oh.”XF6xFE1
zIoI4The first thing Stephen said as he looked at the woman with aquamarine hair sitting atop him was an exclamation.WSWs8Pg
j4QokcT“I knew it from rumors, but rumors were just rumors. Now I have before me a beauty that cannot be contained in mere words.”jYJF7V
PcZzNC“….”IREgN
n3WfQYqDespite his rough appearance, Stephen was quite a sophisticated horseman, but Alicia already felt uncomfortable with him.NZgqWaf
7OoH49This was because Stephen’s attitude towards a feudal lord was too light.QXC
xwgTWd“I’m glad to see you, Lady. I am Stephen of the Gaidar family.”cFLPUB
GFsM“…Welcome, Stephen of Gaidar.”k7E8
8SIStephen dared to address Alicia by the mere title of Lady, even though she held the official title of Baroness.Agm
us1mGDuncan, who was beside her, pressed Istvan with a sharp force, but Istvan, who was actually involved, simply laughed.LlPRYv
nOc“You worked hard to get here. It would have been better if you had given me a message in advance.”eHLU8h
gEoL0bjFirst and foremost, these were people who couldn’t be pushed with impulse. However, Alicia Hainal was the rightful owner of Deirmar. As a lord, the owner had the duty to honor himself.Leh19
QIfLaD0“Wouldn’t it have been necessary to coordinate in advance this marriage proposal? I think it was a bit hasty to come here so suddenly.”PDZ2Qvl
q4TsH7Her hair was the color of aquamarine, but the color of the words flowing from the tip of her tongue was icy blue.YHjb
JmJAlicia managed to display the colors of nobility, at least on the outside.97wSb
EI6U“I am a little disappointed with the attitude shown to me by Gaidar.”VMF
KNK3As Alicia said, sending a letter would naturally not establish a marriage or engagement between nobles. However, Gaidar had already sent the involved party, Stephen, to Deirmar without even hearing Alicia’s intentions, so no matter how kindly she saw it, it could only be seen as a lack of respect towards Alicia.orf9t5H
w9sSO“Our Count said that there would be relationships that would start through a meeting.”d7gs
RFexdKH“Are you saying that a meeting between noble families would take place so hastily?”OS6ALa0
7NOPDuncan, who felt offended by Godin’s cunning words, felt like cursing.LzLlG
7vpTo the old knight, Lady Alicia was someone he cherished, nothing less than his own daughter.CXBIQT
tHmM“Don’t be like that. If the Count cared so much about Alicia, he would have sent his son directly to avoid losing her to someone else.”RSr
3bE0However, you shouldn’t get angry out of carelessness.HoxxL
uKapirvIt must have been an intentional act on his part to enter so recklessly, and that intention would have been to gain his own justification.1Odmtlr
uVYC“We apologize for any degree of disregard for etiquette and procedure. However, Stephen here is the eldest son and heir of the Gaidar family. He is someone who can already carry out procedures that are not usual just by existing.”A0E
Pg34lFsAs Godin said, sending the eldest son of the family to this event also meant that Count Sigmund gave it great significance.QIfDe
zrz8fkIf Alicia treated him carelessly here, it would be no different from a public criticism of the Gaidar family.bGAw8i
grF“Don’t get so angry. We are the ones bringing good news.”1jWmrA
g2LnXOSeeing Stephen’s malicious smile, Alicia gripped her skirt tightly.f23VL8
t1e3hwUninvited guests who came with a difficult and tricky motive to propose marriage.2JdLo
1wPjGneAlicia did her best to be patient as she watched the men who clearly had what they wanted and were very unpleasant in what they wanted to do.IL6w
D9Ndzz“We welcome your visit. For now, rest in the shelter provided…”JgpFmf
tvKjI“Instead of taking a break, I would like to have a close conversation with Alicia first.”ZqWWC4
mzaTrailblazers are unstoppable.ow3Xhve
OPr5vIf there’s something you want, you say you want it without hesitation.GK0d
WvHa6W8“I would like to greet my parents first, but that’s not possible.”gXA
ZhMHAnd to have it, no means or methods are chosen.8aNOt
93azVVjAlicia’s aqua-colored eyes caused huge ripples as she looked at Stephen, who even talked about her now deceased parents.QUVKoAT
y7kmrO“How dare you…”tOTF
Bu3ROqPatience is a valuable virtue for everyone, but it’s also a good thing.b2x
LnOIf you persevere even after crossing the line, it’s just an act of humiliation.2Qr
OlWR5Q4“Where I am…”GOsvy4k
Cy5TdlLord of Deirmar, the sole Hainal.U6Ldw
vGEsHe stood up to vent his anger at the insult he should not have endured.joiUAr
Aoih“The knights of Bayezid have arrived!”mcupJY
uUqPN48Just as Alicia was about to lose her balance, which she had managed to maintain with patience, the butler crossed the hall shouting loudly.TKsTq
FNzgQjPFrom the employer’s point of view, it was no different from tying the master’s mouth shut, but the butler was already allowed to do this and had to do it.13U
xoiXs“They have just arrived at the mansion.”TuGhnud
XUsWThe butler had a pale complexion and was cold sweating due to the force of the knights glaring at him from behind, but he was doing his best to do his job.hy1
JzpY6P“Come in!”iPRj
krxJFHDuncan’s preparations were successful, and the poor butler did his best to complete his task.tG4VEVU
aLKTrXWith Duncan’s urgent cry, the hall of Deirmae opened on its own.ITy8
NGrUThere were men visible through the door slowly opening.Q4x6Cy
Bh7uuAn exclusive dark cloak from the North.Ny02f
UMaThe knights from the North exuded a cold and sharp aura like their place of origin.daC3M
c6SN“It’s been a long time. Baron Hainal.”YXfg
gt5eAnd the one-eyed knight standing before them and courteously bowing his head.niSiobo
k7e1“The knights of Bayezid meet with the Lord of Deirmar.”6Ygxm
fuh8AYcUnlike the Western knights, the Northern knights treated the Lord of Deirmar with courtesy.JQYq
G9VEv“…”ndhKUz
ueIk2FAlicia looked at the boy who made eye contact with her without bowing his head.Y6O
bn3The blue eyes looked at Alicia with the same unwavering gaze as before.l7UIb
7l6PrA7When she renounced everything, it was the boy who entered the battlefield alone carrying his honor.lYvEl8Z
W2f6aA“Forgive me for the delay.”tfKa
mUuThe boy standing in front of the hall with a slightly different status from the knights here late bowed his head slightly and greeted.XcBTH
TRSq9bD“I have come here now to respond to your call, Lady Alicia.”4uOeAOk
w1rktVStephen has no right to call Alicia Lady.Fq0xZCB
hHnZBut the boy who now entered the hall had the right to call her Lady.Kxd4wN
xr66SBecause he was the only one she allowed.KzDK
pPLGd6“Welcome. Knights of Bayezid.”xo8q4AI
6XZsWith Alicia’s nod, the door of the hall closed.EO5WS
6JTfnWNow all those who need to enter are here.J5aM
SGOThey looked at each other—those who came for a cause and those who came with a cause in hand.KG5
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