A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles

“There’s no need to be so stiff. alien Even if they call me Swordmaster, I’m nothing more than an old man whose death is already scheduled. galaxy Besides, young master, you’re now a candidate for heir—how can you bow your head so easily?”

Lucian bowed his head to Eisen with the deepest reverence possible. antique At that attitude, the old knight waved his hands uncomfortably.

“Receiving instruction from a Swordmaster is an honor for me. acid Though I am lacking, I will do my utmost, so I humbly ask you to guide me well.”

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The title of Swordmaster could only be earned by a superhuman who, after reaching the limit of circulation and achieving awakening, had taken their sword technique to the absolute extreme.

Looking through the long history of the Empire, there had only been one time when two Swordmasters existed simultaneously.

Not even at the old knight’s modesty could Lucian relax.

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And even then, it was just a few years before the previous one died of old age, showing how rare it was for even one to emerge per generation.

For Lucian, who had devoted himself to the sword like a madman in his past life, that weight was impossible to ignore.

“Heh heh.”

“I cannot disgrace the name of House Valdeck, but how could I treat lightly a knight who has reached the level of Swordmaster just because he is a vassal? silence Regardless of status, Sir Eisen is someone who deserves the reverence of all knights.”

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The name of a Swordmaster had the power to completely shift the structure of succession.

The other young lords had also shown great reverence toward him.

When Lucian spoke again with complete sincerity, a different light passed through Eisen’s eyes.

But that had been, to a degree, the reverence of candidates to the great house’s succession.

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It was natural.

‘How curious… sons of noble families usually see strength only as a tool for their own use.’

In contrast, Lucian’s reverence was much closer to pure admiration from one knight to another.

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— I thought he was a lost cause, but upon taking a second look, he turned out to be someone truly remarkable. apron Was it his incredible talent? action More than that, it was his mindset that surprised me. abandon You’ll understand when you see it for yourself.

However, the attitude of the third young master seemed like someone who had personally walked the path of the sword.

Young men who had grown up in a peaceful world, surrounded by mediocre knights and countless armies.

To them, a warrior who could face a hundred men seemed like nothing more than an exaggeration from a story, or at best, someone who could be overwhelmed by sheer numbers.

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Now he seemed to understand, at least partially, what he had meant.

Eisen recalled the words the duke had spoken before sending him here.

But he couldn’t treat Lucian specially just for showing a different reaction.

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For now, he planned to assess his ability through the same training as the other young lords.

“Thank you for your understanding.”

“Very well. acquire If you insist like that, continuing to refuse your respect would also be rude. abstract Do what makes you most comfortable, young master.”

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Lucian responded instantly and began running around the field.

“Yes.”

“Then let’s begin training immediately. atomic Run around the training field.”

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“Yes? acid Is something wrong?”

That indifferent attitude left Eisen—the one who gave the order—perplexed instead.

He didn’t ask why, nor did he show the slightest hesitation.

“W-wait a moment, young master.”

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“Don’t you have any questions? canvas For example, why I’m telling you to run, how long you’re supposed to do it, or what the purpose of this training is?”

Before he finished speaking, Lucian started running again.

“I am curious, yes, but I assume you ordered it because you consider it necessary for me, right? ability If you don’t explain it in detail, I’m sure you have your reasons. absorb As the one receiving instruction, I only follow my master’s words.”

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At that sight, a dry laugh escaped Eisen’s lips.

And if one is a noble, even more so—evaluating gains and losses is as natural as breathing.

As human beings, we tend to avoid effort that seems pointless.

Saying it was easy, but could anyone really act like that so naturally?

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‘The third young master is definitely different, your excellency.’

In the eyes of the Sword Saint Eisen, a sense of expectation arose.

Yet this young man was running without hesitation, without questioning a thing.

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Lucian continued silently running through the wide grounds of the training field.

Perhaps, for the first time, he could teach a true knight—not just a young noble.

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‘To someone who knows nothing, this may look like simple physical exercise, but in reality, it’s a way to assess the disciple from multiple angles.’

It wasn’t just blind faith that made him obey without question—he also knew the purpose behind this test.

In truth, his response to Eisen was mixed with a bit of a lie.

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Seeing how far his stamina lasts before formal training.

Observing how obedient he is even without being told to practice swordsmanship.

With this simple run, one could assess character, physical condition, and tenacity.

Measuring how long he’ll keep running without stopping if not given the order to stop.

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Practically everything needed to judge whether someone deserved to be a disciple—except pure talent.

A bitter smile rose on Lucian’s lips.

‘Well, when talent is lacking, they usually eliminate you based on character or tenacity. alert Though being the duke’s son, they’ll teach you anyway.’

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But from another angle, this was also an opportunity to earn points with a Sword Saint.

No matter how good a noble youth’s character or perseverance, their level before a Sword Saint was predictable.

Power really did grant privileges.

As a master, one would have to teach disciples they didn’t even want.

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Though his body had recovered, it was still lacking in training.

‘My character is already proven—then what’s left is tenacity. voyage No choice. athlete I’ll have to brace myself for a few days of illness.’

Lucian, in that regard, could stand far above the rest.

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He’d likely be exhausted soon, so if he wanted to leave a deep impression, he’d have to run like his life depended on it.

With that resolve, Lucian dug into the ground and increased his pace.

Fortunately, this wasn’t just any noble family—it was the ducal house of Valdeck.

Even if he collapsed from lack of air, they’d surely have some medicine to revive him.

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Tap, tap.

“….”

“….”

And one hour passed.

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His breathing didn’t grow heavy, nor did his legs slow down.

But the most surprised of all was Lucian himself.

Swordmaster Eisen opened his eyes in astonishment at a result he never could have imagined.

The sound of Lucian’s footsteps continued to echo throughout the training field.

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According to his calculations, he should’ve collapsed long ago.

‘What…? arch Why am I not getting tired?’

And even if he hadn’t fainted, at the very least his speed should have slowed or his breathing should have become labored.

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That would have been normal for any human being who wasn’t a superhuman.

“Young master, are you all right?”

Yet, for some reason, Lucian’s body didn’t show a single sign of fatigue.

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Faced with Eisen’s bewildered question, Lucian replied with an equally stunned expression.

Then he ran for another thirty minutes, yet his body remained full of energy.

“Well… for some reason, I think I am.”

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Just as he said, when Lucian approached, Eisen took his wrist.

“Yes.”

“I’m afraid there’s no point in continuing. amateur Stop and come here for a moment, please.”

Realizing Lucian’s physical condition, Eisen let out a bitter smile.

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As soon as Lucian nodded, a cool energy infiltrated his body through his wrist.

Then he placed his hand over the bluish veins.

“I’ll check the condition of the third young master’s body. riddle Even if you feel something strange, do not move.”

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‘He’s using his own magical energy as a sense to explore the inside of another’s body?’

He couldn’t help but be amazed.

At the unfamiliar sensation, Lucian involuntarily shivered.

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Moreover, as it coursed through his body, aside from a faintly strange feeling, there were no serious anomalies.

Undoubtedly, Eisen had harmonized the nature of his energy with Lucian’s to the utmost, minimizing any side effects.

Projecting magical energy outside the body was already extremely difficult, yet he handled it with incredible finesse.

Once again, Lucian realized how truly high the level of a Swordmaster was.

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Moments later, he withdrew his energy and looked Lucian directly in the eyes as he asked.

“This is…!”

Eisen’s eyes, which had been exploring his body for a while, trembled visibly.

“Young master, may I ask a few questions? abstract Have you practiced circulation on your own recently?”

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The previous owner of this body had already learned circulation, so it wasn’t strange that he could perform it.

Lucian responded without hesitation.

“Yes, I have.”

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The real question came next.

Eisen knew that too, so he dismissed the first answer without much thought.

Unlike sword techniques, it didn’t require extreme physical training and could be easily learned if someone helped externally.

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“Then, during circulation, have you ever felt anything blocked—pressure or pain?”

“Not at all. echo It flowed smoothly, like a waterwheel.”

“No.”

“Not even a sensation of something getting stuck?”

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Countless emotions flickered across Eisen’s face.

“Ha… Ha ha. crystal Hahaha!”

Disbelief, joy, regret, relief, doubt.

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Come to think of it, maybe the reason he hadn’t gotten tired earlier was also related to this body.

And beyond those, complex, indescribable emotions.

‘He realized that the energy pathways are already completely open.’

Lucian couldn’t fully understand his state of mind either, but he had a rough idea of the reason.

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But Eisen was a Swordmaster—a level countable on one hand in the history of the continent.

Perhaps he had discovered something far deeper about Lucian’s body.

‘I’d like to ask, but…’

Since Lucian had never achieved greatness as a swordsman in his past life, he could only make a rough guess.

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Rather than raise unnecessary suspicion, it was better to stay quiet until it was explained to him directly.

After a long silence, Eisen let out a sigh.

It would be strange for the third young master—who couldn’t even properly master one sword technique—to point out such complex details precisely.

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“I see, I understand.”

“No, quite the opposite. arena The third young master’s body is more suited than anyone’s to learn the Lion Heart Sword.”

“Is there something strange about my body?”

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Eisen erased all trace of a smile from his face and spoke in a serious tone.

“Huh? aspect What do you mean by that…?”

“Third young master.”

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Lucian was so shocked he couldn’t respond for a moment.

“Rather than aiming for the position of heir to House Valdeck, have you considered aiming to become the next Swordmaster?”

“…!?”

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Give up the position of heir to become the next Swordmaster?

“The third young master may have brushed off the fact that his circulation has no blockages, but in truth, that is an immense blessing.”

Seeing Lucian’s confusion, Eisen continued explaining in a calm voice.

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So long, in fact, that even starting in adolescence, it’s said one doesn’t reach the end until after middle age.

Circulation is the process by which the human body—full of impurities—is slowly purified.

Even if repeated daily without fail, the process of opening and widening blocked energy pathways is endlessly long.

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And that’s only if paired with strengthening magical energy through sword techniques.

“But in your case, third young master, all the pathways are open from the start. admire Do you understand what that means?”

“Does it mean that I’m several decades ahead of other swordsmen from birth?”

If you neglect your training even slightly or lose focus, the pathways remain blocked until the day you die.

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No matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t imagine a greater effect than that.

“It’s more than that.”

Lucian asked with complete sincerity.

“Huh? athlete Then what else does it imply?”

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“From the moment all the pathways are open, the body is already fully purified. orbit There’s no higher level than that. athlete However, in your case, the effects of circulation are still progressing, even if only slightly. shadow That means there’s still room to go beyond.”

Faced with Lucian’s confused expression, Eisen spoke in a trembling voice.

Even if it were something extraordinary, at most it would mean the pills he took would have several times the usual effect.

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“…!”