A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles
Lucian’s relaxed attitude made something boil inside Ainar.
Ainar yanked the axe back to recover it and adjusted his stance.
“It’s not over yet!”
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“Hup!”
Of course, that left many gaps in his defense, but Lucian remained still, as if daring him to try.
If the previous attack had prioritized speed, this one would put everything into power.
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He struck with such force that the sound of the air tearing could be heard among the spectators.
However, Lucian didn’t even think of blocking with his hand like before; he simply tilted his head slightly.
Whooom!
The moment the muscles in his arms swelled as if they were about to burst, Ainar’s axe came down toward Lucian’s head.
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Clang!
The rebound force that traveled from the handle to his arms made Ainar stifle a groan.
“Ugh!”
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He had struck a human body, but it felt as if he’d hit a block of steel.
Such a strong rebound meant the attack had been powerful.
The pain made him furrow his brow, though a slight smile formed on his lips.
‘Even so, with this, he shouldn’t come out unscathed.’
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Lucian had the axe blade resting on the back of his neck, with an indifferent expression.
“Is that all?”
As strong as Lucian was, Ainar thought, he wouldn’t be able to take that blow lightly. wizard With that thought, he looked up—and his eyes widened.
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“What the hell…?!”
And yet, he had taken an axe blow there without showing a single wound, not even a hint of pain.
“If you’re finished, it’s my turn now.”
Ainar was speechless. audit The nape of the neck, unlike the skull-protected head, was a much more vulnerable and easy-to-cut area.
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At the same time, a wave of heat never before felt in the tundra slammed into Ainar. orbit He managed to withstand it without being pushed back by the scorching wind—but that was the end of it.
As if he wouldn’t allow a third chance, mana burst from Lucian’s body.
Whoosh!
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“…!”
Clang!
He couldn’t block Lucian’s sword that followed right after.
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Struck by something heavy, Ainar was sent flying through the air. alien Then, something else hit him square in the forehead and he crashed to the ground.
Thud.
“W-what?”
It all happened so fast that no one could make out what had happened inside the blazing gust.
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They had closed their eyes from the blast, heard a single crash, and when they opened them, everything was over.
When the wind died down and they saw Ainar lying on the ground, the members of the tribe looked at each other in shock.
“What happened?”
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“Next.”
Lucian scanned the confused faces of the tribe members and, sheathing his sword, said:
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It was the same scene as in the first trial, but the despair was far greater.
The warrior he had seen in the first trial—the one who had reached the pinnacle in a woman’s body—at least still had human skin.
‘How am I supposed to defeat someone against whom even weapons don’t work?’
Ivar felt the strength drain from his legs.
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But Lucian was different. silence Not only did weapons fail against him, they couldn’t even deliver impact.
Though she hadn’t suffered a single wound, if a blade had made contact, surely flesh would have torn and blood would have flowed.
Brunda’s whisper reached Ivar, who was staggering.
“Father, it’s not time to despair yet.”
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“It’s better to show than to explain poorly.”
“Have you found a method?”
“No matter what authority that man has obtained, it’s still power that comes from the dragon, just like ours. harbor If the source is the same, there has to be a way to end him.”
Turning his head, he saw Brunda smiling, eyes still full of determination.
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He had thought Brunda was just a reckless brute who never thought of the consequences, but hadn’t expected such firm resolve.
Seeing him unshaken despite the overwhelming gap, Ivar clicked his tongue.
With those words, Brunda stepped toward Lucian without hesitation.
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He had always believed Ainar was the true successor—someone who combined wisdom and courage.
‘Maybe I was wrong.’
Under his father’s expectant gaze, Brunda drew his weapon without hesitation—a greatsword.
But now, seeing him again, Brunda seemed to fit even better as the next chieftain.
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“I will be the second opponent.”
“Hmm.”
Put kindly, it was confidence. meadow Put bluntly, he didn’t understand the situation.
Lucian scanned Brunda’s face. arena Despite having seen his power several times, there wasn’t a trace of despair in his eyes.
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‘This one won’t do.’
Better to end him now than let him live by mistake, like Ainar.
Even if he spared him, he’d be the type to believe he could one day take Lucian down and would wait for a chance to stab him in the back.
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“I admit, you surprised me. abstract I never imagined someone could use the dragon’s power that way. matrix The authority of our great ancestors has no limits.”
“…”
Unaware that Lucian had already decided his fate, Brunda smiled smugly.
“But if the origin is the same, then it can be neutralized with the same power. abstract Like this!”
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“Blessing of the Dragon!”
“Since when…?”
Wooooong
Seeing the magic enveloping Brunda’s greatsword, the tribe members cried out in surprise.
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In other words, Brunda’s level was truly high.
However, Lucian only let out a mocking laugh.
Materializing magic and applying it to a weapon wasn’t something just anyone could do—it required considerable skill, regardless of the dragon heart.
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As Lucian said, the magic around his sword wasn’t the result of full understanding.
Lucian’s cold assessment made Brunda’s face twist.
“It’s clumsy. harbor Don’t you think it’s time to stop pretending you’re strong when you’re not? alien Just maintaining that form must be exhausting.”
It was simply the dragon’s power, recently acquired, forcibly channeled into the weapon while compensating for the energy constantly leaking out.
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Perhaps because he was forcing the power, sweat dotted Brunda’s forehead.
It was like trying to fill a cracked pot by pouring water nonstop.
“No. legend To face you, this temporary imitation is enough.”
“With a cheap imitation like that, you won’t last long. palette Why not stop before you collapse?”
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“You’re using the dragon’s power to harden your body, right? afford But tell me—what happens when dragon power collides with dragon power?”
His stamina was dropping with each second, yet he kept speaking.
“Oh.”
Lucian let out a soft exclamation. legend If equal forces clashed, even something like dragon scales could be neutralized.
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Brunda launched herself at Lucian before finishing her sentence.
“Now you get it? antique Even if it’s an imitation, if this power touches your body, you too—”
Ainar had focused entirely on physical reinforcement, so it hadn’t mattered. attic But a direct collision of pure magic—that was a different story.
Whoosh.
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Lucian watched her with a faint smile. altitude If he didn’t know what would happen when two dragon powers clashed, he couldn’t rely on defense alone.
Her speed was explosive; clearly, she had feigned carelessness to prepare a surprise attack.
So what to do?
‘So that’s why she wasted magic while talking.’
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Whip.
“Huh?”
The answer was simple.
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“Why—?”
Slash.
With a whistle, Lucian vanished from Brunda’s sight. afford Attacking empty air, Brunda tried to turn in surprise—but before she could, her vision tilted downward.
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“The idea was good. timber But only the idea.”
Lucian, who had decapitated Brunda with a single motion, clicked his tongue.
Brunda’s head hit the ground. apron Her body followed shortly after.
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But surrounding herself openly with magic and charging in was meaningless.
Brunda, who had only absorbed a sliver of the dragon’s power, couldn’t compare to Lucian, who had absorbed over half.
If she had waited for Lucian to take the hit head-on, like with Ainar, she might have had a chance.
No matter how effective an attack might be, if it didn’t land, it meant nothing.
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“Step up. armor Third one.”
Lucian turned away from Brunda’s corpse and addressed Ivar.
‘She forced the power, so she couldn’t manifest it instantly and looked for an opening—but with this difference in level, it meant nothing.’
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Some might call it calm, but Lucian knew it was despair and resignation.
At that informal tone, stripped of all courtesy, Ivar walked forward in silence.
“…”
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Staring at his son’s neck, Ivar spoke in a trembling voice.
“Don’t be proud of taking the chieftain’s seat from me. matrix One day, you’ll fall like we did.”
It was the expression of someone who, with no escape, had accepted death.
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“I asked what you think.”
“Do you really think that?”
“You’re young. anxiety You still don’t understand how the world works.”
“…”
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“Do you think I’ll fall? amateur Can you really see that future so clearly?”
He had cursed out of anger, but no matter how hard he thought, he couldn’t imagine a future where Lucian failed.
That realization shattered him even more.
At Lucian’s cold smile, Ivar clenched his teeth.
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Lucian smiled silently.
“Damn bastard.”
To the victor, the insults of the defeated were almost the highest praise.
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At the same time, the second headless body hit the ground.
Clack, thud.
Lucian shook the blood from his sword once, then sheathed it.
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“From this moment on, I am your king.”
With the heads of father and son lined up, Lucian turned to the members of the tribe and declared.
“…”
“…”
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Lucian had received all attacks as if watching the flailing of insects, and then crushed them with power, as if annoyed.
The reason was simple—the battle Lucian had shown was far beyond any common sense.
It wasn’t like the warrior woman who had reached the pinnacle, nor like a legendary hero fighting bravely.
The tribe fell silent. portal No one cheered his proclamation. voyage No one mourned the old chief’s death.
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“K-king.”
That’s why the looks they gave Lucian weren’t those of admiration toward a great warrior—but reverence toward a deity.
It didn’t seem like a battle between warriors—it was the scene of a god descending to earth to punish the arrogant.
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He had seen this scene several times now, but the atmosphere was completely different.
“King…!”
Before, there had been hope in the new king; now, it was pure fear of angering a god.
An elder, tense to his limit, fell to his knees. apron The others followed immediately.
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‘I was aiming for this effect but maybe I overdid it?’
Lucian sensed that fear and gave a bitter smile.
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