Knock, knock.
A few hours after entering the room, someone knocked on the door.
“Kaiyan, it's me. ”
Baran's voice had been invisible for days.
Baran looks tired as he approaches the door and opens the door.
“... Are you okay? ”
Baran looks tired as if he's about to collapse right now. It wasn't this face until a few days ago.
Baran walks into a turbulent bed, grabbing his hand and turning his head toward me with a sad face.
“Don't talk. I thought Jansen was blowing his head off to clean up the leftovers. Whatever it is you're hiding so much from me. ”
“Hmm... He's worth it. ”
He hid a spy even in Baran's innermost muscles.I can't imagine how many pranks he's put inside the Karsia family.
If Jansen hadn't died there, Baran wouldn't have been able to sleep with his feet spread out.
“But now that most of the important things have been resolved, I sighed. ”
“That's good. I thought I'd collapse if I saw your face. ”
“Khh, I've heard more from Lord Hoyle. I heard there were some knights in our family who ignored you. ”
“Well, I don't really care. ”
Honestly, if I'd met those guys out there, I'd have put a sword in their mouth. But this is the Karsia family. I can't say they're wrong because I'm a stranger here.
In the continent of UNESIA, it is natural for a high status person to ignore a low status person.
“Kaiyan, don't forget you are my guest. ”
“Then can I kill him? ”
“That's …. Hehe. One arm and one leg is fine, but killing a family knight is problematic. ”
Are your arms and legs okay? ’
If I had known this, I would have ripped off the limbs of those arrogant bastards earlier.
Baran opens his mouth with a slightly sorry expression as he puts on his regrets.
“Kaiyan.”
“Why?”
“I... I'm really sorry, but I think I need to leave Carsia territory today. ”
“Yes, I will. ”
“That's... what? Aren't you gonna ask me why? ”
“I was going to leave today or tomorrow anyway. If you didn't say hello today, I was going to leave tomorrow. Good. We can leave right now. ”
“Why are you leaving so suddenly? Is it... because of those knights? ”
Seeing Baran shake anxiously like he was having an earthquake with his eyes, it makes me feel strange. I feel like I have a friend.
‘No way. Friends with nobles. "
“It's not like that. I just have something important to do and I have to go. So hurry up and tell me the location of the Lucaba Merchant Guild. ”
“... Yes, I understand. But listen to the reason I told you to leave. ”
“Sounds good.”
Honestly, I didn't want to hear what Baran had to say because I was anxious.
What if he's too uncomfortable keeping the common man in the Karsia family to get out, or if the Count told him to get rid of me?
“I knew Jansen was dead. ”
“… who? ”
“The Countess. ”
On the other hand, I was relieved that it wasn't the reason I thought it was, but I wondered why it was a problem.
It was Baran who killed Jansen in the last words, and I did nothing but help him kill the Knights behind his back.
“Is that a problem? ”
“Of course. The Countess will come running to kill you. ”
“… so why me? What you said back there wasn't a joke? ”
When I first met Lord Karsia, he asked me to keep Jansen's death a secret, and told me that if it was known to his wife, he would rush to kill me. At the time, of course, I thought it was half a joke.
“The Countess learned from the five surviving knights that I killed Jansen. Of course you were there. ”
“Isn't that enough? I didn't kill Jansen. ”
“Phew... The Countess can't kill me, so you're the problem." ”
“... You can't kill me because you can't kill me? ”
“The Marquis's wife is Jansen's mother. ”
“Of course you do. Why is that?”
No wonder the Marquis would never raise a son who is not a blood relative.
“... Jansen is different from my mother. ”
“That means... ”
“My mother died giving birth to me. And that's the Marquis of Honor's wife filling that vacancy. ”
Baran's talking face looks so lonely. Seeing him reminds me of my mother who died for no reason and makes me feel confused.
Baran continues to open his mouth, looking sad.
“He's been trying to make Jansen his successor since childhood. Kaiyan, do you know how many battles there are in the noble family? As a child, I lived every day thankfully, being alive. When I was eating, I used to fall down from eating for a few days in case I got poisoned. ”
“Baran.... ”
“The reason you killed Jansen was because he tried to kill me several times, but I wanted revenge on the Countess. Kaiyan, do I look like a monster to you? ”
It was a little strange.
When I met Baran for the first time, I thought he was cruel because of his cold impression and his attempts to kill his brother, but after living with Baran, I could feel that he was a man I could never control.
I was wondering if he was so afraid of power because he thought he killed his brother for an heir.
‘... Nobles aren't all that good. ’
I don't know what to say, but Rica rolls around on the bed, clapping his hand on the back. It's like I'm encouraged to be okay.
Baran strokes Rieka once with his hands, then unravels and smiles.
“... I like this a little. Kaiyan, the Lucuba Merchant Guild's next stop is in Havinel territory. This is where you have to go for five days on horseback, so you have to hurry. I've already spoken to Lord Hoyle. Follow him. He'll give you a horse and a map. ”
“Yes, thank you. ”
“I only kept my promise. ”
Baran comes back expressionlessly, as if to ask when he smiled. When I reached out my hand to Baran, he held my hand with a small smile.
“I'll see you next time. Baran.”
“My guess is we'll see each other again soon. ”
“Why?”
“You're not just any guy. ”
“... That doesn't sound good. I won't forget the Karsias anyway. ”
With Baran nodding silently, Hoyle is waiting for him to open the door, taking Rieka with him.
“Are we leaving now? ”
“Yes, I do. You have to be busy moving because you were putting off your work and resting. ”
“I see... Baran told me. You're going to the Lucuba Merchant Guild, right? Here you go. ”
A dried paper and a small leather pouch were handed to me.
“This……. ”
“The paper is a map. If you spread it, you won't get lost because it shows you the way to Harvey Nell territory. And that pouch is Baran's gift. Open it on your way. ”
“Yes, thank you. You have received a great gift. ”
A map even of Havinel territory 5 days away would be a very expensive map, but it looks like a noble family.
After placing the map in your arms, foil gestures as you place your leather pocket around your waist.
“Come with me. I'll tell you a good thing. ”
Following the foil, I left the quiet mansion and headed to a stable on one side of the garden.
Upon arriving at the stable, Hoyle skillfully opened the door and went inside and brought out a healthy horse with black fur at a glance.
“This child has no owner yet. He has no name. So please build it on your way. Oh, you don't think I can't ride your horse? ”
“…… not so good, but I know how to ride. ”
When I was traveling with the Barneson Mercenaries, I learned that Visel taught me how to ride a horse. I never thought I'd be able to use it like this.
The foil hands over the Black Horse's harp.
“But things seem to be moving in a hurry? Watching you try to get out so fast. ”
“Klael, do you know why the mansion is so quiet now? ”
“Yes? It's... it's late." ”
“The Countess has already killed five of her servants, unable to endure her anger. Thanks to you, the atmosphere in the mansion sank to the ground. ”
“… Terrible thing. ”
I don't feel good about them dying because of me. Of course, if I were to go back to that, I would do the same.
“The Countess has summoned the Obian Knights from another city. Maybe they'll come and kill you. If the Lord were here, none of this would have happened... Unfortunately, the Lord is in the capital now, so there is no one to stop him. ”
"The Obian Knights... Are they stronger than the Marshall Knights?" ’
Foil may have told me to be careful, but in this situation, I wanted to fight the Obian Knights even more than I did against the Marshall Knights. The fierce battle of my life will make me stronger.
‘But... we can't do any harm to Baran. ’
The Obian Knights summoned by the Countess are, of course, the Knights of the Karsia family, and killing them is an embarrassment to Baran. Now I'm a guest of the Varane family visiting the Karsias.
“Whatever it takes. Can we go now? ”
“I see. I've spoken to the Resistance and the Foreign Ministry ahead of time, so they must have left the door open. It pains me to let you go at this late hour. ”
Foil tapped my shoulder twice as if he was really sorry.
“No problem. Let's get going, then. ”
He climbs onto the horse, being careful not to fall, and he stands motionless, unlike he seems, with a gentler personality than expected.
‘I like it. ’
Once I stroked my horse, I grabbed my arm as if I was remembering something just as I was about to leave.
“You didn't say this. You're good, so I'm sure you'll be fine... But beware of assassins, just in case. If I find out that you've left, I don't know how the Countess will get out. ”
“Assassin... sounds like fun. Don't worry. If you're an assassin, you don't have a good relationship with me. ”
“What the…. ”
“Yippee!”
The horse that was waiting quietly leaps forward as I tug on the horse's harp, leaving the asking foil behind.
‘It's easier to be an assassin than a knight. ’
Why would an assassin be afraid?
Strong? No. They cannot be stronger than knights who use error and authentic swordsmanship. Then why would Hoyle, who knows a little about me, want to watch out for assassins?
‘Maybe they attack when the enemy is careless. ’
No matter how strong a knight is, he can't always be nervous. That's what I know better than anyone because I've lived like that in a monster's dwelling.
Assassins aim for the breach. When the opponent is most at ease, or when the opponent is most at ease. But I have a story that makes me laugh.
‘I can't escape my senses unless I'm stronger than I am. ’
As soon as the assassin is detected by the senses that are always triggered, their lives will be turned into pieces. An assassin to me is like a self-seeking experience.
* * *
Earl Karsia was furious with Baran as Caiyan was walking through the outer gates and escaping Karsia Castle.
“How dare……! Baran, did you let the man who killed Jansen go free? ”
“… please don't speak carelessly. I am an heir to the Karsia family. ”
“Hmph! Is your successor so eager? Enough to kill your only brother? ”
Baran's arrogance heats up in the baron's stomach, but he calms his mind to think of Jansen who was already dead.
“If you have nothing to say, I'll leave now. ”
The moment Baran turns around and leaves the room.
“You said his name was Kaiyan, right? I will do whatever it takes to kill him. ”
“… I killed Jansen. ”
“Yes, but since I can't kill you, shouldn't I kill him?" ”
The Countess stares at Baran with frenzied eyes.
“He's not the one who can kill you if he wants to. ”
“Hoho, you look like you've lost your head along with a worm. Don't you know killing civilians is easier than having a cup of tea? ”
When Baran realizes that he can't communicate with the madness of the Countess, he shakes his head and leaves the room.
“Sir Foil. ”
Hoyle, who was waiting outside the room, quickly approaches Baran's call.
“Have you delivered my gift to him well? ”
“Of course.”
“Good. I hope that gift helps him. ”
“I think so. And if you're not, you're pretty good, so it shouldn't be a problem. ”
It's not Baran who doesn't know what kind of move the angry Countess will make.
So Baran thought of a way to help Kaiyan save his life from the Dark Lord's mistress, and handed it over to Kaiyan through the foil.
“Kaiyan, we'll see you soon enough.”
A smile was placed on Baran's mouth as he moved his steps.
Knock, knock.
A few hours after entering the room, someone knocked on the door.
“Kaiyan, it's me. ”
Baran's voice had been invisible for days.
Baran looks tired as he approaches the door and opens the door.
“... Are you okay? ”
Baran looks tired as if he's about to collapse right now. It wasn't this face until a few days ago.
Baran walks into a turbulent bed, grabbing his hand and turning his head toward me with a sad face.
“Don't talk. I thought Jansen was blowing his head off to clean up the leftovers. Whatever it is you're hiding so much from me. ”
“Hmm... He's worth it. ”
He hid a spy even in Baran's innermost muscles.I can't imagine how many pranks he's put inside the Karsia family.
If Jansen hadn't died there, Baran wouldn't have been able to sleep with his feet spread out.
“But now that most of the important things have been resolved, I sighed. ”
“That's good. I thought I'd collapse if I saw your face. ”
“Khh, I've heard more from Lord Hoyle. I heard there were some knights in our family who ignored you. ”
“Well, I don't really care. ”
Honestly, if I'd met those guys out there, I'd have put a sword in their mouth. But this is the Karsia family. I can't say they're wrong because I'm a stranger here.
In the continent of UNESIA, it is natural for a high status person to ignore a low status person.
“Kaiyan, don't forget you are my guest. ”
“Then can I kill him? ”
“That's …. Hehe. One arm and one leg is fine, but killing a family knight is problematic. ”
Are your arms and legs okay? ’
If I had known this, I would have ripped off the limbs of those arrogant bastards earlier.
Baran opens his mouth with a slightly sorry expression as he puts on his regrets.
“Kaiyan.”
“Why?”
“I... I'm really sorry, but I think I need to leave Carsia territory today. ”
“Yes, I will. ”
“That's... what? Aren't you gonna ask me why? ”
“I was going to leave today or tomorrow anyway. If you didn't say hello today, I was going to leave tomorrow. Good. We can leave right now. ”
“Why are you leaving so suddenly? Is it... because of those knights? ”
Seeing Baran shake anxiously like he was having an earthquake with his eyes, it makes me feel strange. I feel like I have a friend.
‘No way. Friends with nobles. "
“It's not like that. I just have something important to do and I have to go. So hurry up and tell me the location of the Lucaba Merchant Guild. ”
“... Yes, I understand. But listen to the reason I told you to leave. ”
“Sounds good.”
Honestly, I didn't want to hear what Baran had to say because I was anxious.
What if he's too uncomfortable keeping the common man in the Karsia family to get out, or if the Count told him to get rid of me?
“I knew Jansen was dead. ”
“… who? ”
“The Countess. ”
On the other hand, I was relieved that it wasn't the reason I thought it was, but I wondered why it was a problem.
It was Baran who killed Jansen in the last words, and I did nothing but help him kill the Knights behind his back.
“Is that a problem? ”
“Of course. The Countess will come running to kill you. ”
“… so why me? What you said back there wasn't a joke? ”
When I first met Lord Karsia, he asked me to keep Jansen's death a secret, and told me that if it was known to his wife, he would rush to kill me. At the time, of course, I thought it was half a joke.
“The Countess learned from the five surviving knights that I killed Jansen. Of course you were there. ”
“Isn't that enough? I didn't kill Jansen. ”
“Phew... The Countess can't kill me, so you're the problem." ”
“... You can't kill me because you can't kill me? ”
“The Marquis's wife is Jansen's mother. ”
“Of course you do. Why is that?”
No wonder the Marquis would never raise a son who is not a blood relative.
“... Jansen is different from my mother. ”
“That means... ”
“My mother died giving birth to me. And that's the Marquis of Honor's wife filling that vacancy. ”
Baran's talking face looks so lonely. Seeing him reminds me of my mother who died for no reason and makes me feel confused.
Baran continues to open his mouth, looking sad.
“He's been trying to make Jansen his successor since childhood. Kaiyan, do you know how many battles there are in the noble family? As a child, I lived every day thankfully, being alive. When I was eating, I used to fall down from eating for a few days in case I got poisoned. ”
“Baran.... ”
“The reason you killed Jansen was because he tried to kill me several times, but I wanted revenge on the Countess. Kaiyan, do I look like a monster to you? ”
It was a little strange.
When I met Baran for the first time, I thought he was cruel because of his cold impression and his attempts to kill his brother, but after living with Baran, I could feel that he was a man I could never control.
I was wondering if he was so afraid of power because he thought he killed his brother for an heir.
‘... Nobles aren't all that good. ’
I don't know what to say, but Rica rolls around on the bed, clapping his hand on the back. It's like I'm encouraged to be okay.
Baran strokes Rieka once with his hands, then unravels and smiles.
“... I like this a little. Kaiyan, the Lucuba Merchant Guild's next stop is in Havinel territory. This is where you have to go for five days on horseback, so you have to hurry. I've already spoken to Lord Hoyle. Follow him. He'll give you a horse and a map. ”
“Yes, thank you. ”
“I only kept my promise. ”
Baran comes back expressionlessly, as if to ask when he smiled. When I reached out my hand to Baran, he held my hand with a small smile.
“I'll see you next time. Baran.”
“My guess is we'll see each other again soon. ”
“Why?”
“You're not just any guy. ”
“... That doesn't sound good. I won't forget the Karsias anyway. ”
With Baran nodding silently, Hoyle is waiting for him to open the door, taking Rieka with him.
“Are we leaving now? ”
“Yes, I do. You have to be busy moving because you were putting off your work and resting. ”
“I see... Baran told me. You're going to the Lucuba Merchant Guild, right? Here you go. ”
A dried paper and a small leather pouch were handed to me.
“This……. ”
“The paper is a map. If you spread it, you won't get lost because it shows you the way to Harvey Nell territory. And that pouch is Baran's gift. Open it on your way. ”
“Yes, thank you. You have received a great gift. ”
A map even of Havinel territory 5 days away would be a very expensive map, but it looks like a noble family.
After placing the map in your arms, foil gestures as you place your leather pocket around your waist.
“Come with me. I'll tell you a good thing. ”
Following the foil, I left the quiet mansion and headed to a stable on one side of the garden.
Upon arriving at the stable, Hoyle skillfully opened the door and went inside and brought out a healthy horse with black fur at a glance.
“This child has no owner yet. He has no name. So please build it on your way. Oh, you don't think I can't ride your horse? ”
“…… not so good, but I know how to ride. ”
When I was traveling with the Barneson Mercenaries, I learned that Visel taught me how to ride a horse. I never thought I'd be able to use it like this.
The foil hands over the Black Horse's harp.
“But things seem to be moving in a hurry? Watching you try to get out so fast. ”
“Klael, do you know why the mansion is so quiet now? ”
“Yes? It's... it's late." ”
“The Countess has already killed five of her servants, unable to endure her anger. Thanks to you, the atmosphere in the mansion sank to the ground. ”
“… Terrible thing. ”
I don't feel good about them dying because of me. Of course, if I were to go back to that, I would do the same.
“The Countess has summoned the Obian Knights from another city. Maybe they'll come and kill you. If the Lord were here, none of this would have happened... Unfortunately, the Lord is in the capital now, so there is no one to stop him. ”
"The Obian Knights... Are they stronger than the Marshall Knights?" ’
Foil may have told me to be careful, but in this situation, I wanted to fight the Obian Knights even more than I did against the Marshall Knights. The fierce battle of my life will make me stronger.
‘But... we can't do any harm to Baran. ’
The Obian Knights summoned by the Countess are, of course, the Knights of the Karsia family, and killing them is an embarrassment to Baran. Now I'm a guest of the Varane family visiting the Karsias.
“Whatever it takes. Can we go now? ”
“I see. I've spoken to the Resistance and the Foreign Ministry ahead of time, so they must have left the door open. It pains me to let you go at this late hour. ”
Foil tapped my shoulder twice as if he was really sorry.
“No problem. Let's get going, then. ”
He climbs onto the horse, being careful not to fall, and he stands motionless, unlike he seems, with a gentler personality than expected.
‘I like it. ’
Once I stroked my horse, I grabbed my arm as if I was remembering something just as I was about to leave.
“You didn't say this. You're good, so I'm sure you'll be fine... But beware of assassins, just in case. If I find out that you've left, I don't know how the Countess will get out. ”
“Assassin... sounds like fun. Don't worry. If you're an assassin, you don't have a good relationship with me. ”
“What the…. ”
“Yippee!”
The horse that was waiting quietly leaps forward as I tug on the horse's harp, leaving the asking foil behind.
‘It's easier to be an assassin than a knight. ’
Why would an assassin be afraid?
Strong? No. They cannot be stronger than knights who use error and authentic swordsmanship. Then why would Hoyle, who knows a little about me, want to watch out for assassins?
‘Maybe they attack when the enemy is careless. ’
No matter how strong a knight is, he can't always be nervous. That's what I know better than anyone because I've lived like that in a monster's dwelling.
Assassins aim for the breach. When the opponent is most at ease, or when the opponent is most at ease. But I have a story that makes me laugh.
‘I can't escape my senses unless I'm stronger than I am. ’
As soon as the assassin is detected by the senses that are always triggered, their lives will be turned into pieces. An assassin to me is like a self-seeking experience.
* * *
Earl Karsia was furious with Baran as Caiyan was walking through the outer gates and escaping Karsia Castle.
“How dare……! Baran, did you let the man who killed Jansen go free? ”
“… please don't speak carelessly. I am an heir to the Karsia family. ”
“Hmph! Is your successor so eager? Enough to kill your only brother? ”
Baran's arrogance heats up in the baron's stomach, but he calms his mind to think of Jansen who was already dead.
“If you have nothing to say, I'll leave now. ”
The moment Baran turns around and leaves the room.
“You said his name was Kaiyan, right? I will do whatever it takes to kill him. ”
“… I killed Jansen. ”
“Yes, but since I can't kill you, shouldn't I kill him?" ”
The Countess stares at Baran with frenzied eyes.
“He's not the one who can kill you if he wants to. ”
“Hoho, you look like you've lost your head along with a worm. Don't you know killing civilians is easier than having a cup of tea? ”
When Baran realizes that he can't communicate with the madness of the Countess, he shakes his head and leaves the room.
“Sir Foil. ”
Hoyle, who was waiting outside the room, quickly approaches Baran's call.
“Have you delivered my gift to him well? ”
“Of course.”
“Good. I hope that gift helps him. ”
“I think so. And if you're not, you're pretty good, so it shouldn't be a problem. ”
It's not Baran who doesn't know what kind of move the angry Countess will make.
So Baran thought of a way to help Kaiyan save his life from the Dark Lord's mistress, and handed it over to Kaiyan through the foil.
“Kaiyan, we'll see you soon enough.”
A smile was placed on Baran's mouth as he moved his steps.
