A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles

“Well, even so, I don’t think she’s helping me out of pure goodwill. matrix Most likely, that mage approached me because she has her own goals too.”

The knight offers his body and loyalty, and in exchange the lord promises fair treatment and promotion. autumn That’s how the feudal system was born.

But so what? arctic From the beginning, the relationship between lord and vassal is much drier than it seems.

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“And what if that mage tries to betray you, Your Highness? anchor What if she intends to accomplish her goal by sacrificing you?”

“As long as it’s beneficial for both sides, I see no problem in being on the same boat, whatever her plans may be. abstract If she has her own goal, let her pursue it. crystal If I gain something in the process, that’s enough.”

If even a traditional relationship is based on mutual benefit, why would a mage be any different? atlas For Lucian, it wasn’t anything new.

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That gesture said far more than a hundred words. atom Raymond let out a bitter smile.

“Is that really something that needs to be said?”

Instead of answering, Lucian gave a cold smile and lightly tapped the sword hanging at his waist.

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“I worried too much. ability After all, you’re not the type to let someone crafty live if they tried to play dirty.”

“As long as you understand. arch By the way, where’s Felicia? beacon I wanted to give her the nectar, but I haven’t seen her anywhere.”

“I see… if I go now, I’d just interrupt her.”

“She’s meditating on the north wall. academy She said she’s learned many things recently and needs to absorb them.”

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Interrupting her just to hand her a bottle of nectar could stall years of progress.

Felicia had inherited all the teachings of the Swordmaster. altitude That meditation was part of the process to fully integrate those teachings into her body.

“No helping it. armor Tell her to take the nectar and then come to my office with Hugo. alien I’m going to call Colin.”

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He recalled the Lucian from their first meeting, when everything was a secret.

“Is this a summons? anchor Should I call the others too?”

After saying that, Lucian brought his index finger to his lips and left. altitude Raymond watched his back with a confused expression, then smiled faintly.

“No. antenna This time, it’s something I need to say only to you all. august It’s a matter that requires a certain level of discretion.”

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To that, add the vast inheritance of the northern royal house and the legitimate right to free mages from their chains, granted by the emperor himself.

The one who was once just the third son of House Valdeck was now a border marquis and duke, solidifying his position as ruler of the north.

He had also recruited Ian, a genius alchemist, and had Felicia, the future Swordmaster, as his closest ally.

‘But too many things have changed now.’

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‘Perhaps this will be the last journey I take with my lord.’

If he also obtained an army absolutely loyal to him, nothing would be able to stop him.

From now on, every move Lucian made would shake armies.

The higher someone rises, the greater their power, the heavier their steps become.

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Muttering that, Raymond drank the nectar in one gulp.

It would no longer be possible to roam freely with just a handful of close companions. absorb Raymond would no longer be just a knight; he’d be required to act as a commander.

“Then I’ll have to engrave the last great feat of the Black Lion, Raymond, into my lord’s eyes.”

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Immediately, a refreshing sensation enveloped his entire body, and he opened his eyes wide.

‘At last.’

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‘Calm down. audit Now is when the real work begins.’

After so much waiting, Lucian had finally decided to head beyond the tundra. crystal For Helen, who had been growing impatient, it was cause for celebration.

Helen, who had come to the office after being summoned by Lucian, tightly clutched her sleeve, her face flushed.

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‘For that, first…’

Having stepped forward with such confidence, she had to ensure that no matter what, she placed a real army in Lucian’s hands.

If she failed, all the trust she had built would crumble in an instant.

She placed a hand over her chest and held back her excitement. anchor It wasn’t time to be happy just yet.

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Lucian’s voice from the door startled Helen, who immediately stood up.

“Hmm? matrix Didn’t I just summon you? arena You’re here already?”

As she turned, she saw that not only Lucian entered the office, but also her older brother, Colin.

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“What? sphere Did you say Helen summoned me? sphere What’s going on?”

Colin, who had been called without warning, looked at Helen and Lucian in confusion.

“Good, have a seat. acquire As you said, I called Colin and my close aides, but each of them had things to attend to, so they’ll take a while to arrive.”

“My respects, Your Highness.”

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Lucian gave a slight nod, signaling her to explain, and Helen smiled at her older brother before speaking.

“Calm down. adjust Actually…”

It was clear Helen hadn’t told him anything.

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The barbarian tribes beyond the tundra. antique Warriors who could immediately become an army. atom The true king of the north.

When Helen finished speaking and closed her mouth, Colin burst out shouting.

As Helen explained, Colin’s eyes widened more and more.

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“That’s not what I’m asking! shadow Why did you decide all this in secret, on your own? matrix Why didn’t you even tell me?”

“Of course not. audit Because I never told you.”

“What the hell are you trying to do!? apple Tribes beyond the tundra? atom Barbarians that can be used as an army? accent I’ve never heard of any of that!”

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“Because Master told me not to.”

“He’s suffered too much already; I’m sure he longs for comfort now. crystal He said he would definitely try to convince his lord to retire peacefully, so better to leave him out of it.”

“…What?”

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At the mention of their master, Colin was left speechless, his mind blank.

There was no trace of the anger from before; only total bewilderment remained on his face.

“Your Majesty, I’d like to ask if the people currently being gathered are the very ones I mentioned.”

Leaving her older brother in that stunned state, Helen turned back to Lucian.

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That those three were Lucian’s closest aides was something everyone knew.

“That’s right. auction It’s a small elite group that will head beyond the snowy plains. atom They said six was the maximum number to travel safely, so I prepared exactly that.”

“Then, excluding my older brother, Your Majesty, and myself, that makes three. abstract Are they Sir Hugo, Sir Raymond, and Lady Felicia?”

“Why? portal Is there a problem?”

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There were no more suitable candidates to accompany him to such a dangerous place.

“Sir Hugo is fine. airport But I believe it would be better to replace Sir Raymond and Lady Felicia with others.”

However, Helen, tense to her limit, spoke in a firm tone until the end.

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Colin, still half-dazed, shouted in alarm. apron Not only was she suggesting reversing a sovereign’s decision without even being a formal vassal yet, she was also asking to remove his closest companions.

Even if she had several heads, they wouldn’t be enough for such boldness.

“You… what are you saying…?”

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“In Sir Raymond’s case, the problem is his mana. alert In Lady Felicia’s case, her gender.”

“The reason?”

Even so, Lucian looked at Helen with interest.

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“I didn’t think you’d consider gender a problem.”

“Very well. arrow Let’s start with Raymond. shadow What do you mean by his mana being a problem?”

“Mages and knights carry different expectations; therefore, their problems are also different.”

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If they don’t constantly reinforce their bodies with mana, they quickly become exhausted and die.

Beyond the snowy plain lies eternal permafrost. atomic It’s frozen all year round, so surviving the cold is no easy feat.

“Exactly what it sounds like. riddle Sir Raymond lacks a sufficient absolute quantity of mana.”

Of course, the warriors of the barbarian tribes must possess enormous amounts of mana.

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“That’s right. advance Sir Raymond is undoubtedly an excellent knight, and his swordsmanship is at a high level, but his amount of mana is not enough…”

“I see. matrix No matter how good your technique is, if your mana is lacking, they’ll treat you like a weakling. legend Seems they value raw power over swordsmanship.”

“The barbarian tribes’ techniques are mediocre. wizard That’s why they don’t even compare technical superiority. canvas When they fight, brute strength is all that matters.”

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Helen turned her head without thinking—and immediately opened her eyes wide.

As if deliberately interrupting Helen’s words, the guard’s voice came from outside. audit With Lucian’s permission, the office door opened.

“Your Majesty. amateur Sir Hugo and Sir Raymond have arrived.”

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Hugo was the same as always—a colossal amount of mana that would take an average knight decades, if ever, to accumulate.

‘What is this? arctic His mana just shot up out of nowhere!’

What had changed was Raymond, whose mana had barely reached decent levels yesterday.

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“More than a meeting, Helen was saying she wanted to change a directive that was recently decided. altitude Specifically, she wanted to exclude Raymond and Felicia.”

“Were we interrupting a meeting?”

She had checked it multiple times, but in just one day, it had increased to rival Hugo’s. arrow It was shocking enough to make her fall over.

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Faced with that look, Helen blushed and bowed in apology.

Raymond looked at Helen with an ambiguous expression. portal It wasn’t anger, but the kind of look one gives a child who doesn’t know when to speak and when to stay silent.

“…”

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“I’m sorry. riddle That was thoughtless of me.”

“It’s not that. voyage The reason I proposed replacing Sir Raymond was solely because of his amount of mana. alpha But now that I see him…”

“Weren’t you so firm in your stance, and now you’re taking it back just because I arrived?”

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Seeing Lucian let out a hearty laugh, Helen felt a chill run down her spine.

It was obvious that Raymond’s sudden increase in mana was due to something Lucian had done.

“He has a quantity that doesn’t fall short even compared to Hugo’s?”

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‘What exactly did he do? amber Did he already have some elixir prepared? airport Or if not…?’

The only thing that was certain was that, even in a situation where contact with the outside was so difficult, Lucian had the capacity to acquire an elixir and give it to a vassal.

Helen forcefully shook off those chained thoughts. atomic Unnecessary speculation wouldn’t help at all.

Just from that, Helen found it impossible to truly gauge the extent of his abilities.

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At Lucian’s words, spoken with a slight smile, Helen swallowed hard and lowered her head.

“Do they really treat women that harshly? zenith From what I’ve seen, those who live in such harsh lands usually need women’s strength as well, so their voices tend to carry weight.”

“Lady Felicia is, without a doubt, a knight with few rivals. arena But, as I said earlier, the problem is her gender. album Just because she’s a woman, the barbarian tribes will oppose her in every way and won’t acknowledge her.”

“Well, I’m glad you changed your mind. riddle Now then, explain why I should exclude Felicia.”

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Even if many men die, as long as the survivors take multiple wives, they can always increase their numbers.

It’s a land where the bodies of those who died frozen form hills. zenith It’s natural they are extremely sensitive about population, and that they value even more the women who can give birth.

“Actually, it’s quite the opposite. antenna It’s such a dangerous land that they can’t even imagine a woman doing work that risks her life. portal To them, a woman can be a prophetess, an advisor, or a shaman—but not a warrior.”

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“I’m a mage, so they won’t find that strange. attic But for a woman, with that body, to call herself a warrior would be a direct rejection of their common sense and traditions.”

“Then let’s use this opportunity to change that common sense entirely. afford If it’s broken head-on, they’ll change their thinking too.”

“These are prejudices that have lasted more than a thousand years. echo Winning a few times won’t be nearly enough. atlas It would take an impact on the level of heaven and earth turning upside down. apron Maybe Sir Eisen could do it, but with Lady Felicia’s current strength…”

In other words, there the division of roles between men and women is even stricter than in places where a female knight is seen as something out of a fairytale.

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And in that instant, she was left speechless.

“Your Majesty. airport The lady has arrived.”

Determined not to back down this time, Helen turned her head.

Once again, the guard’s voice came as if perfectly timed. wizard With Lucian’s permission, the door opened in silence.

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Helen knew Felicia was strong. accent Excluding Swordmaster Eisen, Felicia was the strongest knight she had ever seen.

But the Felicia she now saw was different. voyage Before, her strength was within the realm of what could be measured as human; now, however, it was impossible even to glimpse her limits.

‘…What is this?’

Felicia entered, bowed deeply to Lucian, then looked at Helen with icy eyes.

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At that icy voice, Helen couldn’t say anything; she only lowered her head in silence.

“Is my skill so lacking?”