Chapter 90: Live up to your name (2)
hac8CJOThe white serpent liked the boy.ufk2J
hg3S0LThe boy was a being with old memories in his eyes, and he was also one of the few people who could remember it.BK9Xn0
NP6wAJFurthermore, now that he was offering a fragrant offering, there was no reason not to forgive the boy.vKpyl
uSmATy“It seems he really likes the alcohol.”uNpw
k82f[As expected, whisky was the answer.]xftqb
eTNmkfLVlad followed the voice’s advice, took the whisky, and sprinkled it under the tree.1YVNAy
unNcHe was about to shed tears on the ground when the voice told him that whisky, a liquor made from barley, would go well with the white serpent, the spirit of the earth.Hfe
MbR“This is a special gift from Joseph to commemorate my appointment as a knight.”JAM
kHrWkP[It’s expensive, so you have to spend it. The protection of the white serpent is like an extra life.]rfY
eEG1GIt was a sad and expensive drink to consume, but Vlad had no choice but to nod when he heard the voice.m9rmg
B9FDThe protection of the white serpent engraved on Bayezid’s leather armor always protected Vlad.j15qikj
AbkJIf it weren’t for the protection of the white serpent during the fight with the headless knight, the person lying on the ground drinking right now could have been himself.lQiBMJ5
iRdd[Come closer. Don’t be too afraid.]aoww
COdM29“I felt that way last time when I was killing a dragon, but I think I hate scales.”Ow7B9pG
XtImRegardless of Vlad’s complaints, the white serpent descended from the tree and began to coil around Vlad, just like that day.2TV5
Ej7hHMIt didn’t surprise me too much because I experienced it once, but the majesty of the white serpent seen through the world of the voice still felt the pressure of its existence.vE4WLuf
Zz7J9V[I help you during the duel, so it won’t harm you.]Yxoqo
PWE8h“…I know.”XLEpF8s
T4KnVlad knew very well that he wouldn’t defeat Stephen with all his skills.lpx3F
ORiorORThe Western knight was arrogant, but he had the skills to back it up, and no matter how much he prepared, it only lasted less than a month.5wHloyp
cjVEIf there hadn’t been much help for the duel, that day’s match would have ended up being Vlad’s defeat.Swlu
6wLygdN“…Thank you.”Tfni
4V9fuThere was a time when I thought showing honest feelings meant showing weakness.ZWUF
TMqGHowever, Vlad now had confidence in himself and had created a vessel capable of embracing even his weaknesses.mBqIMy
WLuZ.…qw2O
F3oeSUAfter receiving Vlad’s sincere gratitude, the white serpent lifted its neck and began to move its head.Cqcj
BhTFrSince you have offered homage and gratitude, I will share my blessings with you.EPXdH
hCsyvdThe view reflected in the world of the voice included a white serpent singing toward the sky and the figure of Vlad with a shining white armor.Y0b
GSy4tWThe White Serpent and Hainal.VK41u8
oFJoThe world of Deirmar was welcoming the boy.YSfw7
SeFQ***gkPckP
HBa8lSsThe mission in Deirmar has ended.kdlAX
iBGI13bKnights Vlad and Bayezid, showing results that exceeded expectations, successfully expelled the unwanted visitors from the West, and now it was time to leave here with a fair reward.BBvvuBq
pm3znN“Come closer.”bWKtY42
OBFeVlad, who arrived at Alicia’s office with Jager, tilted his head unconsciously.9CfBjP
vibvThis was partly due to my old habit of dealing with unfamiliar places, but also because the atmosphere was quite different from Joseph’s office.wS4
qad5X“Are you at peace? Lady Alicia.”noW7m
krqUEVO“Thank you.”jSt
K05u1Y2After greeting Jager, Alicia turned her eyes to Vlad standing next to him.kZIGtUT
SHcj4‘…’Gi42bzC
mN50Then, an image that she hadn’t seen from afar appeared in Alicia’s eyes.Rk4IH
CLvZRTiny scars all over his face and steps that seemed somewhat uncomfortable.dXihVI
6gBvThere was a boy who willingly traversed the path of difficulties to achieve a glorious victory.xifAl
r0QwMqb“Is there any inconvenience? Mr. Vlad? Do you have any injuries?”khmqop
TvxjdeY“I’m fine. Lady Alicia.”57iiZH
RVdwyoIAlthough he was saying he was fine, it was a response that seemed rather sad from Alicia’s point of view.Qh3wsdd
5qaeCAlicia knew very well that she was the cause of all of Vlad’s wounds.YwMY0
UYq8i“…Did I see you yesterday and it seemed like you were sprinkling alcohol on the hill?”YE4xt
NBRU“You’re right.”bwhI
Eu5z4o2Every action the boy had shown so far was filled with respect for Deirmar.865mBI
gsUtEven when mistaken for a servant, Vlad cleaned the graves of his parents.7wpr973
0RFSk“I offered my own greetings to the owners there. It must have been possible thanks to their blessings.”azoL
cQORfFurthermore, the fidelity guaranteed by the famous priest Andreas.7B0VXfn
Ti0Even if it wasn’t just for his potential as a knight, there were countless factors that made Alicia think very highly of Vlad.CEtaT
WIqoX“Every time I come to Deirmar, I get a brilliant victory, so I think the owners here look favorably upon me.”0S4dsA
weNy“…I see.”mtWy9
1EpB4h8Although Vlad was in an inferior position compared to herself, a noble, even that was nothing short of an advantage for the current Alicia.akv
gMtQEEven each other’s flaws were perfectly compensated for, so Alicia thought their relationship with Vlad was like a form where broken vessels fit together.HoP
GyvB74“That’s right. I also believe that Mr. Vlad and Deirmar make a good match.”6Bnf
O9DKi48“…Yes.”GcoN2
PxhVlad, looking at Alicia with his chin resting on his hand, felt a certain hesitation in his gaze.jsjmE
pxEaPtWhen he first saw her, her eyes were a clear, refreshing blue, but now her gaze was so intense that it even seemed sticky.MvEECw
GMUM“Tell Lady Oksana that I felt a warm connection to the blood after so long,” he said.qs1oRw
xN8“Alright.”1id4
fV3qdzJager accepted Alicia’s letter and bowed his head.eGU2
0UdAlthough this incident did not lead to a close relationship with Oksana, Joseph would be satisfied with this level.vpEwq
h5SAfter experiencing trials both in the central region and in the west, Alicia would have been able to clearly know which side she should be on.lE3uh6
fykh“And Mr. Vlad, the knight who defended my honor.”QkEV
TNO6IaDThe price to pay to Joseph is already decided.2Yn0EOm
L7aSo now it was her turn to hand over her sword for the boy who had raised it for her.AAuQdI5
amGAwIt will also have to be raised very strongly so that it cannot be undone.qU77c
GQLjz“I agree with you that you will also please the previous generations here.”K1xL
kdOik“The previous lords of this mansion would also agree with what you have done here.”rKuXB
XdzWhen Alicia finished speaking, Duncan took out a box he had prepared on his side, as if he had been waiting.ilkNx1
noTIt was not a very large wooden box, but it was decorated in a way that it was evident it was treated with great care.a52S1Tw
xV0bPV“So I am sure that my ancestors would have no objections to me handing this over to Mr. Vlad.”dzrRqdV
9Uhcqn3Vlad, who protected Alicia, the legitimate Hainal, and protected Deirmar from the West.Gd05r
YCI0S7In front of him, the wooden box that the Hainal family had secretly kept opened its mouth.rPyw
TBA8zN[….]AFNi
wcugOG“…”Oyvz
SRjvim8There was a round jewel emitting a bright yellow light.neOI
mxdIt was a jewel that radiated an unusual energy that silenced the voice of Vlad, who was looking at the jewel right in front of him.eHFAf
sTd“It is said that the first head of the family was friends with the elves.”3tL
YMFElf.vd5Lv
HsPZakwThose who believe in a god different from the god that humans believe in.ZJS
4BA1408There were different races that were expelled to the eastern border because they believed differently.e1e
6miqP0“I heard it was a gem obtained through a relationship with them. My father told me it was an amber stone made from the resin of a very precious tree.”EAQ
nCpAiqdEven after Alicia finished speaking, Vlad just kept looking at the wooden box Duncan was holding with a cautious expression.3zn0S
75WobVlad was focusing more on the words of the voice in his ear than on Alicia’s eyes looking at him.eqK5Vq
HNZZIbI[…I remember seeing that.]AVVYf
ly9MMXVlad promised the voice.fPk
aGfoUp[If possible, take it.]DfG
dPbcsE4You give me the sword, and I’ll give you back your memories.F9Lag1b
Dd3MUsing that promise as a springboard, the two were now standing here.MlyBa
Xf0“My father used to place this amber stone on the pommel of his sword. But as he had no reason to raise the sword, it was left to deteriorate.”uBY
xog8gAlicia smiled and nodded as if telling him to take it, but Vlad couldn’t move easily despite her laughter.9qih7g
bNZDWe know that expensive items come with a high price.QkcIvn
f20aFoAnd the family treasure Alicia was giving away would definitely be more expensive than what she paid for it.8VXo4xS
mLoBecause her smile that didn’t hide her laughter said so.KlJQh
HalR3“…May I dare to take it?”XWGJgQ
uDiwO“Of course.”QjX2
9FwcBut still, Vlad held the Hainal family treasure in his hands.GyrUjAS
OaPzpxzHe voluntarily decided to hold that shiny jewel in his hands and accept its price.eCqImlv
P9okI[Thank you.]XKen0G2
kMWrN5I want to protect what I can.NAd
zgRDr5JThe reason why the boy could dream of stars even in the dirt was because he had his own standards that he fiercely refused to yield.tfQcSaI
7SlkR“Thank you. Lady Alicia.”Kj1K5WD
9gYMEBPIt doesn’t necessarily have to be a knight.a2S1YT1
IsBSIf only I could have confidence in myself.YYadf4G
tmnWKAVlad really thought that, and that’s why he held the yellow amber stone in his hand without hesitation.eikEO
iy0sDtdThe boy fulfilled his promise.pGcvJ
ApNoikH[Look.]cFQs1o
YMX7AZThe yellow jewel he held in his hand.fhq
XAy9JeThe jewel seen through the eyes of the voice was full of falling leaves.aDsM
c7NIt was always falling there.zEuFL
7chM***3hB
3YCThe distance between Deirmar and Soara was about three days by horse.ECrrzMT
HJSbnrsAlthough it was a snowy road, the horses, accustomed to the northern season, paid no attention and continued to drive their owners northward.TCsj
4bqlw3w“He was an ambitious guy.”u9B9JF
AYNX1G“I knew it from the beginning.”fup4fd
BnwDKBayezid’s knights constantly spoke to Vlad, with Noir in the middle.I7kpn
pE4X“Of course, if you’re a man, you should aspire to high places!”KyV5Vls
CL5i“How long have you been a knight and already aspire to a noble title?”EaWC
C32D“…”jygoPh
1WtYVlad simply frowned as he listened to the sounds coming from all directions.aZxPH
c9woId9“Not like that.”4xE69e
UPLyI really didn’t say it that way.Ge8X7J
PrvyaIt was simply something I received to fulfill my promise to the voice.wBfM0
0Qwo“No, it doesn’t matter.”Iivl5Lw
iHst“I really don’t think it was a bad choice.”7knT5bc
7ZyCgHowever, for those around him, it didn’t seem that way at all.3cd
HAkzWlAlthough nominally it was a borrowed object, the Hainal treasure was practically handed over.YG7XG9
MlBKLY5As he handed it over to the knight who took his handkerchief, it could be said that it was enough for others to misunderstand.zhPx
fkcdxMk“You’ll have to report separately to Mr. Joseph.”bBml
hhUG“…Okay.”lSVlwgS
2InqQfIf Vlad were still a squire, Jager would probably have prevented Vlad from accepting the gift Alicia was giving him.aAqS
FXzRHowever, since Vlad was now a proud knight, it would surely be an extremely ambiguous situation for him to step forward on his behalf.Q7QmPdK
bMB“I can see it! We’ve finally arrived.”WOD6jwZ
YpQzAmid amusing misunderstandings and vain excuses, the gates of Soara finally began to appear ahead.kvrf
TtZA city that was the boy’s hometown but was not always warm.yKJO
482V0The gates of Soara, closed in the darkness, always evoked strange emotions in Vlad.HRCL
vmO9eb“You should try it.”pNEr4H
uGLAt that moment, a voice pushed Vlad forward, who was lost in his thoughts for a moment as he looked at the walls of Soara in front of him.vjW9K
7T9“Me?”sRKZEX6
qTvr“Try it now.”C1W
5n4AVlad felt uncomfortable for a moment at Jager’s order pushing him forward.FOtkU
7pWO8Because it’s a dark night, the lowered walls won’t open unless someone comes tomorrow morning.ocr
oRSLaHS“Ahem.”gLIvibi
B9dWith a small cough, the boy and the black horse walked in front of the dark gates of Soara.knswZ
23TemNhVlad, who was more accustomed to hiding in the darkness and finding holes, found the current situation quite uncomfortable.njOJOOU
VaOVp“Who goes there?”ocgd
KJMPaHcThe guard asked sharply upon seeing the figure suddenly appear, but Vlad simply raised his sword in its sheath.Gc6x
ic6fEThe protective part of the sword given to him by Rutiger had a pattern drawn that all of Bayezid’s knights had.ppx8dZR
hl1yaAp“I am Vlad, the knight of Bayezid.”INCRr
j3nqNhThe location of the holes under the castle wall still remained in Vlad’s mind.kHkeNV
ZQ0tFBut the boy would no longer need to remember that place.w2XdKA
1ncgVK“I returned after completing my mission. Open the door.”CafxB
a3EoxBNow, if you want to enter, you just have to say it confidently.Eaqk
z3xHtUThe boy was a man who had proved his worth, and the symbol of Bayezid reflected in the torchlight was proof of that.GOtH
XdRc7bz“Welcome! Vlad!”3gO9it2
jW53iWith the shout of a guard who had confirmed the pattern, the gates of Soara opened in the darkness before them.GkNpG
aWJJ“…It’s really opening.”U9g9
TGrgJKnight.oTglrA
mxHUeIt’s a qualification, an honor, and a title that only those who have proved their existence can hold.ydm
iOmRmA boy who has proved his worth will no longer have to hide or wait.Rs8z
uiFFrom now on, the gates of Soara will wait for the boy.Ecqw4
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