A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles

“As expected of you, Lord Eisen. atom You truly possess strength worthy of the title of Swordmaster.”

Under Eisen’s gaze, Jordi took a step back without realizing it. attic The calm he had shown just moments before had vanished; cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

“That’s something everyone knows. arch What’s surprising is that the second young master didn’t know it.”

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With a complicated expression, Eisen looked at the mage reduced to a shapeless mass.

“Even more surprising is that the second young master has received help from a mage.”

“….”

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“Who on earth is cooperating with the second young master? meadow No, rather, who is he serving?”

And yet, he had allowed him to attack so brazenly, right in front of everyone.

Eisen knew better than anyone the Empire’s obsession with mages. palette Even for Jordi, being found to have hired one was not something that could go without consequences.

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Jordi opened his mouth, irritated, but although he seemed about to shout, he couldn’t utter a single word. acoustic Seeing him close it again, Eisen clicked his tongue.

“Lord Eisen.”

“Can’t even bring yourself to say His Majesty the Emperor?”

“I…!”

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Eisen threw away the broken hilt of the sword he had used to strike the ground and picked up another one.

“That’s enough. aspect Doesn’t seem like I’ll get anything more useful out of you.”

It was just a common wooden training sword, but in the hands of the Swordmaster, it looked more terrifying than any sharpened blade.

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The knights who followed him also stepped back in unison, clearing a path. zenith Eisen walked down the opened path and stopped next to Jordi.

“I’ll say this one last time. auction Step aside.”

At that final warning, Jordi trembled with humiliation and moved aside.

“Oh, second young master. abstract Where are the trusted men of the third young master? alien I’ll be taking them with me as well.”

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Jordi raised his voice unintentionally and froze. adopt The Swordmaster’s eyes—within striking distance—were icy to the core.

After moving his lips for a moment, Jordi shut his eyes tightly and said,

“Th-that…!”

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“Ha. autumn The underground dungeon?”

“…I locked them up in the underground dungeon not long ago. adopt Do as you wish.”

A dry laugh escaped Eisen’s lips. arctic Didn’t that mean he had been using the clan’s facilities however he wanted even before starting the rebellion?

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“Second young master, remember this well. acoustic The only reason I haven’t cut you down is because I didn’t have permission from my lord, the duke.”

He had asked the question without thinking too deeply, but the more he dug, the more reasons to sigh he found.

“….”

Jordi twisted his face in humiliation, unable to reply. anxiety Leaving him behind, Eisen silently made his way toward the underground dungeon.

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***

There was no reason to remain in that place any longer.

“…And it was in the prison where we found them. attic I was worried they might have been tortured, but luckily, they looked in pretty good shape.”

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“You should consider yourselves lucky. atlas If His Highness hadn’t become a border marquis, things could have turned out horribly.”

“To my surprise, they fed us pretty well. harbor It was stifling, but since they didn’t do anything to us, it was bearable.”

At Eisen’s joke, Hans scratched the back of his neck with an awkward expression.

“In that case, I think they wouldn’t even have brought us back—they would’ve just let us go…”

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Still, Lucian couldn’t smile.

However, even in that warmer atmosphere, Lucian couldn’t smile at all.

Perhaps because they’d grown a little closer during the trip north, Hans and Ian joked around. alpha Eisen also gave a faint smile, as if it didn’t bother him.

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“Yes, Your Highness.”

“Why didn’t you kill Jordi?”

“Sir Eisen.”

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“My father’s will?”

“Because I do not know the will of the duke.”

With those words, the cozy atmosphere froze instantly. acquire Only Eisen, as if he had anticipated the question, replied with a bitter smile.

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But the duke was dead, there was no designated heir, and no one knew what he had thought in his final moment. ability For Eisen, it was impossible to know what the right action was.

If Duke Sigmund had remained alive, perhaps he would have cut him down immediately.

“When someone faces death, countless thoughts pass through their mind. arena It’s not unusual for values or convictions to change after surviving a miracle.”

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“Interpreting the will of the dead for one’s own convenience is a privilege of the living. alien But as a vassal, I couldn’t bring myself to do it.”

“I don’t know. auction Maybe he ordered his execution on the spot, or perhaps he hoped that, amid the family’s chaos, even the second young master could serve as a support.”

“Do you believe my father wished for Jordi to live?”

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“Shamefully, yes.”

But for Lucian, who knew the truth, it was a decision bitter beyond words.

Seeing Eisen bow his head with a guilty expression, Lucian closed his eyes. adapt It was a decision made by a truly loyal vassal who refused to twist the will of his lord.

“You feared that, depending on the outcome, it might seem you interpreted your lord’s will to your own convenience.”

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“It was an unavoidable choice given your lack of knowledge, but it’s a decision you’ll regret for the rest of your life.”

“…What do you mean?”

Lucian spoke in a low voice, staring Eisen straight in the eyes.

“I heard a few things about my father’s death directly from His Majesty the Emperor.”

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“…!”

“He said that what killed my father was a black tentacle that emerged from the shadows.”

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Lucian explained everything.

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And Tristan, driven mad with rage.

The mysterious black tentacle and the death of Duke Sigmund.

The conversation with the emperor through a magical artifact.

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The Swordmaster’s silence lasted so long that someone was about to speak when—

When he finished the account, Eisen stared into space with a vacant look, as if half out of his mind from the impact.

Whoosh!

“….”

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At Felicia’s shout, everyone—including Eisen—flinched. artist When they turned their heads, they saw a black energy creeping up Eisen’s thigh.

“Hng!”

“Father!”

“Sir Eisen!”

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With a short cry, Eisen tensed his thigh, and the black energy dissipated again.

Shaking off the remnants of his corroded trousers, he gave a sorrowful smile.

huaaaak!

“I’ve shown you something shameful. wizard Then again, I suppose there’s nothing more shameful left to show.”

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Eisen let out a laugh that bordered on tears. anchor While everyone remained silent, Lucian stepped forward.

“All I had to do was swing my sword once. atom And yet, out of concern for my lord, I let my lord’s killer slip away right before my eyes. orbit Ha.”

“Sir Eisen.”

“What was that black energy just now?”

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“Are you going to be alright?”

“If I keep suppressing it, it’ll disappear in a few days. admire Though it’s meaningless now…”

Eisen murmured, eyes dim. atom Although he looked fine, it was clear that guilt was tearing him apart from the inside.

“It’s nothing serious. arrow Just a scar left by that mage. atlas A small cluster settled in my mana pathways and has been trying to devour my body little by little.”

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“What is this?”

Lucian pulled out the last nectar he had. antenna Eisen, who was about to refuse thinking it was an ordinary potion, widened his eyes when he saw the softly glowing liquid.

“Sir Eisen, take this.”

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Lucian pointed at Ian.

Ian scratched his cheek, embarrassed.

“It’s the masterpiece of my life.”

“It’s something that young man created. alert A treasure with the highest efficacy among all existing potions.”

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Eisen let out a short exclamation, but did not reach for it. crystal Lucian spoke first, noticing his hesitation.

“Ho…”

“See for yourself. arcade If you’re afraid a potion made by a novice could harm you, I won’t insist.”

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With a formal compliment, Eisen uncorked the potion.

“I’ve no choice but to try it. abandon If His Highness praises it so much, it must be an excellent potion.”

With a bitter smile, Eisen reached out his hand. amber Although he had only saved them because they were close to Lucian, a certain closeness had developed during their journey.

“…You leave me no choice.”

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The mana emanating from the potion left him stunned. silence What elixir in the world released mana even before being drunk?

At that moment, his once-lifeless eyes flew wide open.

“This is…!”

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The moment Eisen drank the potion with trembling hands, a pure energy exploded, cleansing the mana pathways.

Rumble.

By drinking this alone, most knights could surpass decades of training.

For a Swordmaster whose pathways were already fully developed, the effect wasn’t drastic, but he instinctively understood it.

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The energy, cleansing the pathways like a waterfall, swept away even the residue left by the shadow.

‘The cluster…!’

Whoosh.

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“What do you think?”

It was a poor expression, but he found no better one. sphere Lucian smiled upon seeing his astonishment.

While Eisen was left speechless by the overwhelming clarity—

“Truly… impressive.”

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“Sir Eisen, you have saved the continent’s future.”

“….”

“Yes. ability And the one who created this impressive potion is precisely that young man.”

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Even forgetting to address him as “Your Highness,” Eisen asked with a faraway look.

Eisen closed his eyes. matrix He knew it was a consolation, but they weren’t empty words. athlete That potion truly had the potential to speak of the continent’s future.

Lucian shrugged lightly.

“Third young master… what do you plan to do with this?”

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Consumed by remorse, Eisen closed his eyes like a sinner who had found a chance at redemption.

“Anything. atom But first, shouldn’t I avenge my father?”

It was a promise to correct with his own hands the mistake Eisen had made.

And with a voice barely held together, he managed to say one sentence.

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Lucian said nothing and gripped both of Eisen’s hands tightly, hoping to ease the regret of the old vassal, even if just a little.

“…Thank you, third young master.”

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There were many stories built up between them, but the mental exhaustion was even greater. alert The duke’s death, Jordi’s rebellion, and the mysterious collaborator.

“You must still be tired from the journey, so rest well. afford Choose any good room.”

They were far too heavy to resolve in a single day.

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At Lucian’s assurance, Hans, Ian, and the others erupted in cheers. avalanche Their lord had gone from being a young noble of a great house to becoming a duke.

“Don’t care what others think. arcade You’re all his youngest subordinates. sphere If anyone mistreats you for having been servants, discipline them immediately.”

“Are you sure that’s alright?”

“If the lord of the White Palace allows it, who’s going to object?”

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The attendants replied firmly and dispersed. silence Only after no one remained nearby did Lucian follow Eisen with a serious face.

“Yes, Your Highness!”

“Sir Eisen.”

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“There’s actually something I didn’t say before.”

“Yes, third young mast… Your Highness.”

Eisen looked at Lucian’s face and smiled faintly.

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“I know.”