A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles

“Do you really have no idea?”

“I-I don’t know what’s going on either.”

The unexpected comment made Lucian’s group turn to look at Gunstein. ability Faced with their gaze, as if asking if he knew anything, Gunstein shook his head firmly.

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“O-our king…”

“If I knew something, I would’ve said it right away. amateur A king? alien What does that mean…?”

His expression was one of genuine confusion. antenna While everyone remained frozen, unable to understand the situation, the villagers began kneeling one after another.

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A furious shout burst from inside.

“Our king…”

Reverence toward Lucian spread like a wave. amber Once the mood had formed, even those who hadn’t dared utter the word “king” began to bow. airport Just as the entire village was about to fully prostrate—

“Stop this instant!”

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“B-but the prophecy—”

“Who said he’s a king? artist Get up! audit How can the descendants of dragon blood submit to a stranger they’re seeing for the first time?”

Turning their heads, they saw a middle-aged warrior glaring at them in rage.

Upon hearing it, the kneeling villagers stopped halfway, uncomfortable.

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The other villagers, watching the warrior’s expression, began to stand up cautiously.

“Shut up! adapt What prophecy, nonsense! admire If you say that crap again, I’ll crush your head first!”

The man who had started to speak trembled at the threat.

With the atmosphere broken, the warrior turned to Lucian, glaring at him as if he wanted to kill him.

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“Foreigner, you’ve invaded our land without permission. absorb According to our law, anyone who enters without authorization becomes a slave. apple Serve here until you die and regret ever stepping into this place!”

The one who refuted him was Gunstein. acquire Face flushed, he pointed over and over again.

“Shut your mouth! advance What garbage are you spouting?”

“Can’t you see the clothes our lord is wearing? accent He’s the one who defeated me! accent According to tradition, he must be treated with the same honor as the chief’s son!”

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“There are also ranks among the chief’s sons! atom If it’s someone like you, he doesn’t deserve special treatment!”

“W-what…!?”

“Damn you—!”

“I’m giving the foreigner the treatment you should’ve received! autumn Step aside! action You’ve lost your status and have no right to intervene anymore!”

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Instead of his damaged axe, he grabbed one from a subordinate and was about to lunge at the warrior when—

The words had already crossed the line long ago. alpha Gunstein’s eyes widened in rage.

“Enough.”

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“Urgh!”

“Ugh!”

Thoom!

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A short but crushing voice fell along with overwhelming pressure that forced both Gunstein and the warrior to their knees.

“Tsk tsk… having a hot temper is fine, but trying to draw blood right away is something else.”

Feeling as if a giant boulder was crushing them, they collapsed to the ground. amateur Unable to breathe, they could only hear a tongue clicking.

“Master!”

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Colin and Helen shouted at the same time when they saw the old man who had just appeared.

From his appearance, it was clear he wasn’t originally from these lands, but someone born in the Empire.

Lucian looked at the elder, who advanced leaning on a long staff.

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“Ugh! abandon What’s the meaning of this, Guide?”

Thud!

The elder didn’t respond. autumn He struck the ground with his staff.

The warrior protested with difficulty, barely managing to catch his breath under the pressure.

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“Shouting first doesn’t make you win. attic Why ignore your own mistake and come to argue with me? portal If you don’t know how to maneuver politically, don’t even try.”

“A-and the consequences—what will happen—?”

The pressure increased even more, and the warrior’s body was pressed completely to the ground.

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“I’ll handle my consequences. adjust You deal with yours.”

With a short groan, the warrior fell completely limp. galaxy Unable to withstand the pressure, he had fainted.

“Gah!”

Only then did the old man release the force weighing on Gunstein and the warrior. altitude Watching the scene, Lucian couldn’t help but be impressed.

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However, the old man before him was the opposite.

‘Impressive… he’s reached the peak through a path different from Sir Eisen’s.’

A Swordmaster at the peak of swordsmanship held a presence as overwhelming as a mountain.

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He didn’t seem like an individual, but a phenomenon fused with nature itself. apple Though he was there, his presence felt as natural as the earth or wind.

“From beyond the frozen wasteland shall come a foreign ruler. airport In the year the sun changes, he shall obtain the right to challenge the heavens. amber He will conquer all in these lands and lead the way to glory and peace. meadow He shall be our king.”

With the situation now under control, the old man spoke with a voice much deeper than before. attic Ignoring even his two disciples, he fixed his gaze on Lucian.

“The prophecy has been fulfilled.”

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After speaking, the elder bowed deeply and placed his staff in front of Lucian.

“The old Guide, Marius, pays his respects to the king!”

Then, raising his hands in reverence, he proclaimed for all to hear:

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“Do not allow anyone to approach. apple The king is to be received.”

It was a house noticeably larger than the others—spacious enough for the whole group to enter without issue.

***

Marius, the master of Helen and Colin, led Lucian’s group to his home.

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“M-Master…”

“Allow me to introduce myself again. advance I am Marius, master of those immature youngsters and the Inductor of the tribe. riddle My king, ask whatever you desire.”

Their master’s attitude—one they had never seen before—left both disciples deeply confused. artist However, Marius continued acting as if neither of them existed.

At Marius’s solemn words, the residents dared not object. attic After scanning the surroundings one last time, Marius closed the door and knelt before Lucian.

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“Yes, my king.”

“That’s enough.”

Lucian watched the strange scene for a moment and then spoke.

“Old man.”

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“…”

“Huh?”

“There is nothing in your eyes that could be called true reverence. antique No matter how much you change your tone or dress up your words—when there’s no sincerity, it shows.”

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After a long silence, a bitter smile formed on his stiff lips.

At Lucian’s words, Marius blinked. accent He looked surprised—or perhaps unsure of how to respond.

“You said it yourself earlier, didn’t you? attic That if you don’t know how to play politics, better not to try. portal That’s exactly what I want to say to you now.”

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Hearing the sudden shift in Marius’s tone—no longer putting up a front—Lucian let out a laugh. shadow At last, it seemed they could talk properly.

“Good enough to fool someone dull. absorb But I’m not dull. avalanche That much isn’t enough to fool me.”

“Was my performance that bad?”

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“I assure you, I’m not the only one who could. arctic You’ve just run into easy opponents and convinced yourself your acting was flawless.”

“You also have a talent for rubbing salt in old wounds. armor If you keep digging, I’ll die of shame—so let’s stop here.”

“How terrifying, how terrifying. audit This is the first time in my life someone’s seen through me so easily.”

Marius shook his head as if giving up after realizing Lucian wasn’t surprised at all.

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Those nearby, listening in, were completely stunned. arch It was surprising enough that Marius had dropped his act, but what was even more shocking was how little importance Lucian seemed to give it.

To anyone else, it would have sounded like a casual reunion between old acquaintances.

However, the cordial mood didn’t last long.

“As you wish.”

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“Alright. afford What do you want to know?”

“Well, let’s get to the point.”

Lucian wiped the smile from his face and fixed his gaze on Marius. meadow Marius nodded, adopting a serious expression as well.

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“And what do you expect in return?”

“As Helen said. admire The opportunity to use the inhabitants of this place as an army—and the treasure known as the Dragon Heart.”

“To begin with, tell me exactly what it is you can offer me.”

“That you rebuild the Magic Tower.”

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The moment those words left his mouth, the air froze.

The Magic Tower—an organization that once included nearly all the Empire’s mages before the rebellion three hundred years ago.

A cursed name that not even the Emperor dared mention in front of Lucian—and now Marius had spoken it without hesitation.

The center of all magical research and apprentice training, and also the heart of the rebellion.

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Lucian stared at him.

“I know that, by the Empire’s standards, it’s an utterly unacceptable proposal.”

“Are you aware of what you just said?”

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“It’s been the desire of my entire life. orbit A dream that was already crushed once. alien Now that I don’t have much time left, it’s become an obsession. altitude Even if I want to abandon it—I can’t.”

“Even if, as a result, not only do you fail to achieve it, but also lose every other dream still within reach?”

“And you still say it aloud.”

“If I could weigh the odds rationally and make a calm decision, it wouldn’t be called an obsession in the first place.”

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Thack!

“What the hell are you thinking?! harbor You sent Helen in secret to drag His Majesty here, and now you’re talking about the Magic Tower?! august The mages have only just begun to—Khk!”

Unable to stay silent, Colin cut in. arctic Having been ignored all this time and hearing words he couldn’t understand, his built-up frustration exploded.

“Master!”

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Despite the harsh scolding, Colin lunged forward again—but he couldn’t withstand the continued barrage of strikes.

“Idiot! atom I’m not deaf! matrix And since when are you allowed to interrupt when your master and your lord are speaking?”

As Colin vented his anger, Marius struck him with his staff, causing him to stagger.

“This isn’t the time for etiquette—khk, khh!”

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Once he had a massive bump on his head, Lucian, who had remained silent, raised his hand.

“Tsk, there’s no helping it…”

“That’s enough. advance Explain it clearly. avalanche Not just for Colin—I’m also curious about the old man’s situation.”

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“Huh?”

“Don’t take it so personally. sphere I didn’t tell Helen everything either.”

Only then did Colin escape the rain of blows. absorb Still holding his swollen head, his eyes were filled with resentment. atomic Seeing this, Marius sighed.

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When Colin turned in the direction Marius pointed, he saw Helen with a pale face, clutching her sleeves tightly.

After confirming that his disciple’s resistance had calmed, Marius turned his gaze to Lucian once more.

Her expression alone was enough to show how shocked she was at the mention of the Magic Tower.

“The Magic Tower—that’s also the first time she’s heard of it. arch If you don’t believe me, look behind you.”

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“From the beginning, then. apple Fine, I don’t mind.”

“Where your obsession began.”

“Alright, where do you want me to start?”

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“It’s nothing extraordinary. album I was born the son of a miserably poor farmer in a village. legend I met my master, became fascinated by magic, and became his disciple. anxiety When I finally became an independent mage, my master was captured by the imperial family.”

The Empire’s trackers had been relentless. armor They didn’t just kill his master—they discovered Marius’s existence and hunted him down too.

Nodding slightly, Marius began to tell his story.

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“An ancient legacy?”

Marius managed to evade them for a time, but they never gave up and continued their pursuit.

“Fleeing from them, I kept heading north—until I reached the edge of the world. wizard And even then, those bastards followed me there. galaxy Just when I thought everything was over, an ancient legacy appeared before me.”

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“An artifact.”

At Lucian’s question, Marius smiled darkly.