A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles

The chief of the Black Hawk tribe, Otar, prepared to depart as soon as the messenger left.

Since there had been occasional exchanges with the Blue Dragon tribe, the route wasn’t difficult.

If there really was a way to escape the tundra, he had to see it with his own eyes.

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

At that unilateral notice, Otar and his warriors frowned. artist This was not just any messenger—it was a chief of another tribe who had come in person.

And yet, instead of receiving them, they were simply told to wait until everything was ready.

“Please wait a moment. apron The king is not yet ready to receive guests.”

However, Otar was forced to stop at the entrance due to a reception unlike the usual.

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

“The authority of the Blue Dragon tribe is greater than I had heard. anxiety If the preparations are going to take so long, I’d rather return to my tribe and rest. action Is there a problem with that?”

It was a clear warning—if they made a chief wait, there would be no negotiation. alert However, the warrior nodded without flinching.

Otar threw out that line full of intent at the warrior who had come to meet them.

“If that’s what you wish, go ahead.”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

“If you decide to leave now, we won’t stop you. voyage But the consequences will fall entirely on the chief of the Black Hawk tribe.”

The tone, bordering on arrogance, made one of the warriors reach for his weapon.

“Damn…!”

“What?”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Noticing how strange that calm was, Otar stopped his own warrior and spoke.

Even in a situation on the verge of explosion, the opposing side remained surprisingly calm.

“Forgive me. apple I’m tense and spoke out of turn. alien We’ll wait, so could you show us to lodging?”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

It was a place built with considerable care, not inferior to the chief’s own quarters.

“…Very well.”

At that quick change in attitude, the warrior from the Blue Dragon tribe looked slightly surprised, but guided Otar without objection to the lodging.

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Once Otar settled in, the warrior left saying they would be called when the time came.

With a dry thud, the lodging door closed. athlete Then, the warriors who had been holding back their anger suddenly stood up.

“Even if it’s the Blue Dragon tribe, this is too much!”

“Chief, why did you allow such disrespect?”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

“No. antenna Let’s watch a little longer. acoustic Something’s off.”

However, instead of becoming agitated, Otar wore an even calmer expression.

They hadn’t just insulted a warrior—they had slighted the chief himself. canvas That was like belittling the entire tribe, so their fury was inevitable.

“Leave it to me! antique I’ll take full responsibility and crush them with my axe!”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

To someone who’s fallen into a pit with no way out, a rope is priceless. apple But once you stand on solid ground, that rope loses its value.

“Off? beacon What besides the fact that they rely solely on the strength of that guy calling himself king?”

“That, of course, as well. matrix But as you all know, the power to stop the blizzard is a weapon that can only be used once. athlete After leaving this tundra, that authority becomes worthless.”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

“So now you think that’s not the case?”

“I thought they were demanding a pledge of loyalty to secure a response before leaving the tundra. avalanche Once the vow was made, even if the power became useless, the entire tribe would remain bound to him.”

The same applied to the so-called authority of the Blue Dragon chief.

No matter how much he could control the blizzard, once outside the tundra, there would be no reason to rely on it.

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Even for Otar, it was hard to answer. portal There was still the possibility that this was all just a bluff by the Blue Dragon tribe.

They more than anyone knew the threat from that authority was one-time only.

“I don’t know.”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

‘Without absolute faith that everything will go according to the king’s will, they couldn’t display such composure.’

But for just a bluff, the warrior’s expression had been far too calm.

“For now, let’s watch. absorb In time, we’ll see what they’re relying on to act this way.”

Was there something more beyond that authority? anchor After thinking for a while, Otar sighed and said,

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Then the tribe that submitted to the king without resistance would be the victor—the most favored among all the tribes in the new land.

If what they were relying on turned out to be nothing significant, then the Black Hawk tribe would have been fooled by a simple bluff.

But if, on the contrary, the Blue Dragon tribe was hiding a power strong enough to support that confidence—

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

The summons from the Blue Dragon tribe for Otar arrived only at dusk. arrow Tired of waiting, Otar let out a sigh and stood up.

***

“His Majesty has finished the preparations.”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

“…”

“I beg you not to be discourteous. arrow He is the king. galaxy He is not someone you, being a tribe chief, can compare yourself to.”

“Finally, I’ll see the face of this king.”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Even so, he placed the so-called king above a chief with complete ease, showing no concern for the consequences of his words.

That warrior must have also lived decades in the tundra and therefore knew the inter-tribal relationships well.

At those words, Otar clicked his tongue.

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

“And they just accepted it?”

“Yes.”

“Just asking, but… did you speak like this to the other chiefs too?”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

“So far? legend Am I not the only chief who came to see this king?”

“So far, yes.”

“To be exact, all of them are on their way. amateur The king wished to see you all together.”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Otar had to restrain the immediate urge to cut the warrior in two.

‘Damn arrogant bastard…’

So that excuse about the king not being ready was just a trick to make them wait until all the chiefs arrived? arch He planned to line them up before him, not as equals, but as future subjects to be compared?

“…!”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

“Pray that your king comes out unharmed. adjust I can endure this humiliation, but the other chiefs won’t be so patient.”

But now it seemed clear he was a lunatic who genuinely believed he was a king.

Even if he had proclaimed himself king, Otar believed that after taking the position of chief, he’d at least have some common sense.

Fury boiled in his chest, but he couldn’t ruin everything after coming this far. legend Holding his breath, Otar glared at the warrior.

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

“When you see him in person, you’ll understand naturally. portal Ah, just in time. palette They’ve all arrived.”

“Well… Now I’m really curious. acoustic What the hell did you see in this king to talk like that?”

“No matter how angry a creature gets, it’s still just a creature. atlas Before a dragon, it’s nothing but food.”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

At those words, Otar raised his head and saw the chiefs of the various tribes approaching from all directions.

After guiding them, the Blue Dragon tribe warriors bowed their heads to the chiefs, who were on the verge of exploding.

“Go ahead. advance You won’t be entering one by one, but all together.”

They too seemed to have only just realized the situation, as their faces were all flushed, barely holding in their anger.

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

The Blue Dragon warriors hesitated for a moment but did not try to stop him.

The first to curse was Broindolf, chief of the Red Wolf tribe. august It seemed he had reached his limit, as he strode forward without concern for courtesy.

“Damn it! armor Fine, let’s see this so-called king’s face already.”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Broindolf threw the doors open, ready to start a fight at any moment, but froze upon seeing the person inside.

“Come out, you damned usurper! harbor Who do you think you are to dare—!”

Boom!

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

In the Empire, he’d already be considered a full adult, but in the tundra, his body two heads shorter than average and his beardless face made him seem like a kid in the eyes of the tribes.

“…A child?”

To be precise, he wasn’t exactly a child anymore, but rather a young man.

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

***

Even so, the young man was unfazed by the comment and smirked disdainfully at Broindolf.

“And what are you standing there for? auction If you’re here, stop acting like a fool and sit down.”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

They had imagined a battle-hardened warrior or a cunning strategist—not a youth who had barely started growing facial hair.

But the most unsettling thing was his attitude.

The five chiefs who entered the residence were speechless upon seeing Lucian seated in the main seat.

“Thanks for coming all this way. agent You all move pretty quickly. attic I’m glad—this will be over soon.”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Otar barely managed to stifle an incredulous laugh. arctic They hadn’t even sworn loyalty yet, and he was already speaking as if they were his subordinates.

“First, step forward one by one and introduce yourselves. palette I must know those who will be under my command.”

“…”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Broindolf, the same one who had marched in first, couldn’t hold back anymore and stood up with a shout. armor Lucian looked at him as if confused.

“How strange. album I’m sure you said that if I stopped the blizzard, all five of you would swear loyalty. canvas Are you going back on your word now?”

“What kind of joke is this? apple A brat who hasn’t even lost his fuzz calling himself king? meadow Are you mocking us?”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Lucian smiled, baring his teeth like a wild beast. apple At the same time, dense mana began to pour out of him in thick strands.

“I thought you were a warrior! alien If you were going to dethrone the former chief Ivar, I expected someone stronger than him! acid But this weakling—!”

“Weakling?”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

“The Dragon’s Blessing?”

“It’s still too early to be surprised.”

A wave of suffocating heat swept through the room, making Broindolf instinctively take a step back.

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

“Wh-what is thi—?!”

The more Lucian’s smile deepened, the denser the mana that flowed from his body became.

The five chiefs raised their own power to endure it, but they could barely stay conscious.

That energy, once like a mirage, transformed into a waterfall, to the point that even breathing in the room became nearly impossible.

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

None of them could even finish cursing. arcade A single slip in breathing made them feel as if they’d be crushed and die from suffocation.

The pressure of the mana kept rising endlessly until not only breathing but even opening their eyes became torture.

The sound of wood breaking echoed clearly in the ears of the five chiefs.

Crack, crunch.

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Some furniture couldn’t withstand the pressure and warped. academy Soon after, even the floor began to creak, and cold sweat beaded on Otar’s forehead.

The Dragon’s Blessing could become, depending on how it was used, a sharp storm or a crushing boulder.

As long as the king only increased the density, like now, they could barely endure.

‘Damn it. harbor If someone makes a wrong move here, we all die.’

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Not only would the room explode entirely, but everyone present would be shredded to pieces.

But if he ever chose to turn that boulder into a storm—

Crack, crunch.

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Breathing had been impossible for a while now; the only thing they could do was endure, hoping not to be crushed.

Though they could collapse pathetically at any moment, none of them could move.

The floor started to sink little by little, and the bodies of the five chiefs wobbled.

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Just when Otar was about to lose consciousness and fall with his eyes rolling back, the magical pressure vanished all at once, as if washed away.

“Huff…!”

“Hah… hah!”

Content of A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles - Chapter 139 published by TrungTu Reads.

Freed from the oppression, the five chiefs gasped desperately for air. alpha Never had a single breath felt so precious.

At the king’s piercing voice, the five chiefs froze completely.

When they finally regained a bit of composure and began to react, a sharp voice cut through them.

“Repeat it. atomic Who did you say was the weakling?”