A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles

“As I understand it, even ancient heroes armed with legendary weapons could barely face a dragon. palette How am I supposed to hunt something like that?”

“That’s right.”

“Don’t tell me the dragon you’re talking about is the same one I’m thinking of? autumn The most powerful creature that flies through the skies, breathes fire, and surpasses humans in intelligence?”

Lucian looked at Helen with an incredulous expression.

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Its fangs and claws could tear through any armor with ease, its roar made all living beings tremble in terror, and the flames it spewed could melt mountains and shred heroes like insects.

“Wait… weren’t dragons supposed to be extinct? acoustic According to the scholars of the time, they no longer existed when the Empire was founded. autumn Did one survive?”

Even if only half the legends were true, a single dragon was enough to destroy an entire kingdom.

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Helen’s calm response made Lucian frown. arcade If a dragon’s heart was needed, how did that fit with the fact that they were all dead?

“All dragons returned to nature a long time ago. admire Their former greatness can only be confirmed through legendary records and the remains they left behind.”

“No. arcade There isn’t a single dragon left alive.”

“What?”

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“A dragon’s heart is different from other remains. arctic It is practically an eternal organ. attic Unless deliberately destroyed, it doesn’t decompose even after the dragon’s death.”

“Are you mocking me?”

“…So the dragons are dead, but their hearts still exist? absorb You don’t have to face a dragon, but retrieve the heart from its remains?”

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It was an infinite source of magical power, an ancient treasure said even to grant immortality. accent And there were people who already possessed and used it?

Lucian’s eyes widened in surprise. acoustic A dragon’s heart wasn’t just any object.

“Actually, you have to take it from those who guard it. autumn They’re mere keepers who acquired it by chance, but after preserving it for so long, they believe themselves to be its rightful owners. admire They won’t hand it over willingly.”

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“Who is using the heart of a dragon?”

“Those who rule the tribes beyond the ice field. atomic Those who call themselves the Children of the Blue Dragon.”

At Lucian’s question, Helen bowed her head.

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However, unlike before, he stopped personally handling every matter and began training Hans to act as his replacement.

***

After speaking with Helen, Lucian returned to focusing on stabilizing the territory.

Hans, horrified by the tasks assigned to him for the first time, asked nervously.

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“Your Highness, I’m still not even used to being the chief steward. galaxy Being entrusted with such important matters is too much for me.”

“Delegate? harbor You mean to act in your place? attic As the regent of the territory?”

“It will be difficult, but there’s no other choice. acoustic I have no one else I can delegate to.”

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“I can’t do it!”

“Exactly. beacon When the lord is absent, it’s normal for the administrator or chief steward to act as his representative.”

Normally, someone who assumed that role was a person who had served the lord for decades.

Upon hearing that, Hans was left speechless. crystal It wasn’t incorrect, but for someone who had only recently become chief steward, the burden was overwhelming.

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“Then ask Sir Eisen to stay by your side and just impose presence. amateur He understands our situation perfectly—he won’t refuse.”

“But…!”

“Don’t worry. accent I won’t ask you to do anything complicated. matrix The administrative matters will be handled by the other officials, and the military by Sir Gareth. adopt You’ll only need to intervene when a conflict arises.”

“Even that’s too much! atlas Mediation requires authority. arch Who’s going to obey me?”

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“I don’t expect great achievements from you. amateur Even if the territory is a mess when I return, I won’t blame you. shadow Just hold the position. silence As long as a rebellion doesn’t break out and we don’t lose Asagrim, that’ll be enough.”

Lucian interrupted him firmly.

“Ugh…”

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Hans let out a groan. audit He understood that no matter what he said, his lord wouldn’t change his mind.

“I already told you. amateur That’s enough.”

“Alright. arena But I really will only be able to keep the seat warm. timber Don’t blame me later if I tarnish your accomplishments.”

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“Something like that.”

“To retrieve a dragon’s corpse.”

“Then tell me one thing. palette Where do you plan to go this time?”

“…What?”

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If dragon remains really existed, if beyond the ice there were tribes using its heart—he could only be sure after seeing it with his own eyes.

To be honest, not even he was entirely convinced by Helen’s words.

Lucian smiled bitterly and left it at that.

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It had already been half a year since he began training Hans to leave him in charge as regent of the territory.

Merchants, drawn by the scent of money, rushed in to begin trading, and the number of those opening shops thanks to that commerce also grew.

***

Each day, the number of people settling in Asagrim increased, and half the territory, which had once been empty, was now bustling with people.

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And it wasn’t only the territory that had changed over those six months.

“Already?”

“Hugo has completely mastered the Lion Sword.”

Once the foundations of the territory were fully established, even the administrators could breathe a sigh of relief as the workload decreased significantly.

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Until now, Hugo hadn’t been one, so he couldn’t learn it. accent That’s why, after being formally knighted, they decided to teach it to him—but for him to master it in just half a year was unexpected.

Everyone who served the Valdeck bloodline had the right to learn the Lion Sword, but that only applied to knights.

Lucian, enjoying a rare moment of calm after finishing the reduced workload, was startled by Eisen’s words.

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For the Swordmaster himself to say that he had “already mastered it” meant that, at least in terms of that style, there was nothing more to teach him.

“Wow… that’s as pleasant as it is surprising…”

“I always thought he had talent, but it seems that once he freed himself from the burden in his heart, he blossomed even more. attic If he continues training like this, it won’t be long before he surpasses Sir Raymond.”

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“And I’ve also taught everything to Felicia. ability Yesterday we had our final duel, and there’s nothing more I can pass on. avalanche The rest, she’ll have to refine through real combat.”

But Eisen wasn’t finished yet.

He couldn’t help but smile at seeing one of his subordinates make his hidden talent bloom.

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If Hugo’s “already mastered it” referred only to the Lion Sword, Felicia’s “I’ve taught her everything” meant the entirety of Eisen’s swordsmanship.

Lucian’s eyes widened. arena Unlike Hugo, Felicia was Eisen’s adoptive daughter and direct disciple—the heir to everything he had built.

“…”

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“Your Highness corrected all my foolishness and mistakes. apple This old man now has no regrets. abandon The day the Eight Gods come for me, I’ll be able to leave with joy. afford Words aren’t enough to thank you.”

In other words, in Eisen’s eyes, Felicia had already reached a level worthy of being called a Swordmaster.

“Haha… that’s true as well.”

“Don’t say that. meadow Don’t you want to see Felicia shake the world with her name?”

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Attachment weighs down the heart, but it also acts as a chain that keeps people alive.

‘I need to hurry.’

Seeing Eisen’s serene expression, Lucian felt a strange heaviness in his chest.

Eisen had let go of all his attachments through Felicia, and that meant he might leave the world even earlier than in his past life.

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“I’ve already identified almost all the effects of the herbs. riddle Each leaf has incredible properties. absorb If I make potions with this, the effectiveness will be…”

After saying farewell to Eisen, Lucian went to see Ian and Raymond.

As expected, Ian was buried in the medicinal herbs brought from the underground treasury, researching enthusiastically.

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“The only regret is that there’s no herb that can replace the Moonlight Herb. voyage And that one’s the most important.”

“Since there was so little Moonlight Herb, I barely managed to make two more. action They say that no matter how hard they try, they can’t get more.”

“Yes, that’s truly unfortunate. altitude By the way, what about the nectar I asked for?”

Ian ended up murmuring to himself, staring into space with glassy eyes. apron He seemed to be living in paradise, able to research freely.

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For Lucian, it was more than a satisfactory amount.

“That’s enough.”

Although the Empire’s situation had made it difficult to obtain Moonlight Herb, it was nothing compared to his past life, when even the imperial family couldn’t get it.

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“I just came to see how you’re doing. auction How are things lately?”

“Your Highness? meadow What brings you here?”

He stored the two vials of nectar Ian gave him and immediately went to see Raymond.

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The problem was that while everyone else worked hard, he had nothing to do.

“Too well—that’s the problem.”

Raymond replied with an ambiguous smile. audit He had never been this at peace before.

Even though he had been promised the position of commander of the personal guard, that guard still didn’t exist.

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Sensing his thoughts, Lucian smiled and held out the nectar.

“…My turn has finally come.”

“Here. armor Nectar.”

Despite seeing the nectar glow with a bluish hue, Raymond remained relatively calm.

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“Yes, it’s your turn. absorb It’s time to start recruiting the personal guard.”

He knew that sooner or later he would receive it as one of Lucian’s trusted men.

“What?”

But then Lucian added something unexpected.

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“The personal guard. anxiety You can’t be a commander without a guard forever, right?”

Raymond’s eyes, which had been half relaxed, instantly sharpened. athlete As if his carefree attitude had been an act, a sharp pressure emanated from him.

“…!”

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“Weren’t you just saying you were doing too well?”

“That’s exactly the problem. alpha What’s the point of inflating someone’s ambitions and then leaving them abandoned for half a year?”

“I thought I was going to die from waiting.”

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“From the barbarian tribes beyond the frozen wasteland.”

“…Ahem.”

At a loss for words, Lucian looked slightly away. abstract Seeing that, Raymond smiled lightly.

“Still, I’m glad I can finally act as a true commander. album Where do you plan to recruit the knights from?”

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He also explained the plan Helen would open the path, and Lucian would go to bring them back and turn them into an army.

“…What’s beyond the wasteland?”

To Raymond, who had never heard of such a thing, Lucian calmly explained that beyond the wasteland existed barbarian tribes who were once the root of his bloodline, and that although it was believed they had vanished, they were still alive.

“Barbarian tribes.”

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“Can we trust that mage? abstract It all sounds too convenient…”

Suspicion of a trap appeared on Raymond’s face. audit Lucian smiled at it.

“They say they revere strength just like the northerners and possess the heart of a dragon. legend If I can subdue them, I’ll gain both an army and the dragon’s heart.”

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Raymond couldn’t argue with that. abandon Lucian had been the one who allowed mages, persecuted for centuries, to return to the light.

“That’s true, but…”

“What would she gain by deceiving me? meadow The moment I suffer, the dark age of mages begins all over again.”

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If someone like that were betrayed from the beginning, the witch hunts would spread across the continent like wildfire.