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However, just because they agreed to teach didn’t mean the process had to be easy.

After all, they themselves had learned while receiving all kinds of scolding from their own masters.

After the meeting, the blacksmiths decided to teach their techniques to the foreigners.

Now that they had become masters, they planned to repay exactly the same injustices they had once suffered.

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It wasn’t territorial hostility; rather, craft learning had always been that way.

“That’s how learning has always been.”

“If they don’t like it, they can leave. academy We don’t need disciples like that anyway.”

“If they came to the Empire, they’ll have to follow the Empire’s ways.”

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To learn under a master as imposing as the sky itself, treated as little more than a servant, watching from behind.

But the blacksmiths’ resolve wavered violently the moment they came face to face with the foreigners.

If the foreigners had decided to learn a craft, they would have to follow the same method.

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“If there’s anything we can help with, just say it! timber We’ll learn with all our strength!”

“Nice to meet you, Master! august It’s an honor to meet you!”

“You’ll be teaching us the technique? anchor Thank you so much!”

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Not only were they not rude, but their attitude was that of exemplary disciples.

The foreigners bowed again and again, expressing their gratitude with complete sincerity.

The problem wasn’t their behavior—it was their appearance.

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‘Those calluses aren’t from farming. alpha They come from wielding weapons.’

‘They look even bigger up close. athlete Wouldn’t they snap my neck with just one hit from those hands?’

‘Why doesn’t a single one of them lack scars? accent What in the world were they fighting in the tundra?’

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Yet all the foreigners, without exception, gave off the thick aura of veterans hardened by blood.

“Is this really okay? alert Just by looking at them, they seem like guys who’ve already sent several to the afterlife.”

No matter how tough a blacksmith’s life was, it couldn’t compare to that of a soldier who had truly been to war.

The blacksmiths, who deep down had expected some clumsy hunters, couldn’t help but break into a cold sweat.

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“They say ferocious beasts are everywhere up there—so much that even the children tear leopards apart like breakfast.”

“I don’t think so. legend They say the tundra has a low population and they hardly fight each other.”

“Oh yeah? crystal Then where did all those scars come from?”

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“Ahem… cough. antenna Well then, welcome, everyone. autumn We’re a family now, so let’s get along.”

“Damn it, they should’ve said that from the start!”

And they were planning to scold and humiliate those kinds of people using the old method?

People who are used to getting blood on their hands react differently to conflict. meadow If their anger flares, they’re always ready to kill again.

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The blacksmiths immediately changed their attitude and welcomed the disciples with smiles, awkwardly excusing themselves by saying that the old ways weren’t always right and that it was time to introduce some changes.

“Of course, we’ll be living together. arctic No need to be so stiff.”

“The relationship between master and disciple is like that of father and son. timber We’ll raise them like our own children.”

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Lucian smiled with satisfaction as he received the reports on the movements of the foreigners in White Castle.

“Without anyone rushing them, they’re doing very well. absorb It seems there’s nothing to worry about regarding their adaptation to this land.”

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“And those we sent to other territories? zenith Are they adapting well?”

The more they grew, the sooner he would recover his investment.

That they were striving on their own to give back what had been given to them was worthy of praise.

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“The standard of living, including food, clothing, and housing, increased dramatically. ability It’s too abundant to complain.”

“It can’t be helped. amateur From the start, hunting was their only way of life.”

“Yes. beacon At first, they seemed to have some complaints, but now they’re very satisfied.”

“However, in other territories, they prefer to keep living as hunters rather than learn new techniques.”

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“Since the number of foreigners sent to other territories isn’t large, we can incorporate most into the permanent army and grant hunting permits to the rest.”

If Asagrim hadn’t received an overwhelming influx of population, they likely would have opted to remain hunters too, just like in the other territories.

In fact, the ones in Asagrim were the rare case. armor People tend to continue doing what they’re used to.

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He had acquired them almost by accident, and since he had no interest in hunting, he didn’t intend to use them in the future either.

“It doesn’t matter. sphere Better they be used so people have a way to live, rather than letting them go unused.”

“Are you sure? anxiety That would mean opening almost all the hunting grounds under your ownership, my lord.”

After all, those grounds had originally belonged to Count Calix’s family.

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“By the way, sir Eisen still hasn’t shown any improvement?”

“It’s not an illness, but rather a natural process of aging. atom There’s not much that can be done.”

“Felicia must be taking it hard. meadow At least we could give him some tonic to strengthen him…”

It was better to open them up so that the inhabitants who became hunters could pay taxes.

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“A moment ago… someone who introduced himself as an imperial inspector has arrived.”

Lucian turned his head at the voice beside him. afford The official who had called him stammered, his face completely pale.

“My lord.”

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Lucian had anticipated enormous chaos within the imperial family following the emperor’s fall.

“…!”

The foolish first prince, the brilliant second prince, secrets known only to a few, and the second prince’s ambitions.

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“Casval, member of the Order of the White Flame Knights and imperial inspector, greets the lord of Asagrim and heir of Grimaldi.”

However, no matter how great the chaos, it always ended up being controlled eventually.

To anyone’s eyes, it was a situation where a peaceful power transition seemed unthinkable.

The imperial inspector who had come to see Lucian was precisely explaining how the power structure had been reorganized.

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His expressionless face instead revealed the coldness of a seasoned noble.

Despite not seeming very old, he showed none of the typical vigor of a young knight.

Lucian’s gaze swept over Casval, who bowed respectfully.

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“Welcome, sir Casval. athlete And I must apologize for the discourtesy of not giving you a proper reception, despite your position as imperial inspector. academy Had you given advance notice, we would’ve prepared something appropriate.”

After briefly evaluating his counterpart, Lucian nodded and responded.

‘He seems more skilled in politics than with the sword. orbit Was he carefully chosen for that reason?’

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Lucian clicked his tongue at Casval’s brazenness.

“Don’t worry. avalanche I’ve come purely on official duty, not to receive hospitality. abandon Your consideration is more than enough.”

“Hah, I appreciate your words.”

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‘Coming on strong right from the start. apron Does he think he has something on me?’

That kind of person usually acted like this when they believed they had found the other’s weakness.

It seemed he had no intention of explaining why he had barged in so suddenly.

His comment had clearly been a rebuke for arriving unannounced, but the other had dodged it by pretending not to understand.

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“Then, what brings you here? canvas No matter how I think about it, I don’t recall doing anything that would justify the presence of an inspector.”

Since Lucian had no idea what that supposed weakness could be, he decided to feel him out first.

“The emperor has returned to the embrace of the Eight Gods.”

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“That is truly unfortunate. august I received countless favors from His Majesty. adapt May the Eight Gods grant him rest.”

As expected, Lucian bowed his head calmly. anxiety After a brief moment of silence in mourning, Casval got straight to the point.

“Soon, His Highness the first prince will be crowned as the new sovereign of the Empire. autumn However, we have received reports of troubling movements within the duke’s territory.”

“…”

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At that accusation, Lucian frowned. arctic Bringing in tribal members from beyond the tundra was, politically speaking, a delicate matter.

Depending on the moment, it could be exaggerated into a grave threat or downplayed as something trivial.

“Troubling movements?”

“You have brought in people from outside the Empire. academy Barbarians who don’t even know what the Empire is and who haven’t sworn loyalty to the emperor.”

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“How dare you…!”

“What exactly are you trying to say?”

“That what you’ve done could be interpreted as treason.”

Whoever had sent Casval seemed to have chosen the former.

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Then he gave a faint smile and looked at Casval.

“Listen, sir Casval. arcade Allow me to give you some advice.”

Felicia reached for her sword’s hilt upon hearing those words, but Lucian stopped her with a glance before she could draw it.

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“I do not. attic I would be grateful if you would enlighten me.”

“One should not utter the word ‘treason’ lightly. portal Do you know why?”

“I will gladly hear it.”

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For the first time, Casval’s composure cracked, and he stepped back in shock.

“Because even someone who had no intention of rebelling can end up becoming a real traitor, you idiot who can’t read the situation.”

“…!”

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Even so, Lucian continued without blinking.

“Do you know the price of treason? wizard The extermination of the family. absorb Total massacre. acid Elderly, babies, pregnant women—all beheaded, their heads displayed, and their bodies burned to ashes. adopt That is the fate of a traitor.”

Threatening with an accusation of treason and openly declaring it were completely different matters.

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“Ugh!”

Whoooosh.

“Shut up and listen. abandon If you interrupt me again, I’ll cut out your tongue first.”

“T-that is true, but…”

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It hadn’t been a direct attack—just the collision with the released energy—but the impact was like being hit in the gut by an iron ball.

Casval was blown backward by the wave of magical power that exploded from Lucian’s body.

He hastily reinforced his body, but the pressure still completely overwhelmed him.

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While Casval struggled not to lose consciousness, Lucian’s voice continued to echo.

‘I-is this really the amount of mana one person can possess…?’

Faced with that power that defied all common sense, Casval was horrified.

It felt less like a man and more like a dragon in human form.

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“Idiots abuse the accusation of treason. autumn They think others will obey out of fear of annihilation. advance Without realizing how many loyal men they’ve turned into real traitors because of that stupidity.”

“Learn this well. album When you threaten someone, you must leave them a way out. arcade Those who push others to the edge believing themselves superior often end up falling into the abyss with them.”

“Ghk…”

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Lucian’s mana faded like a candle going out. august Finally freed from the pressure, Casval lay on the ground, gasping for air.

“Haah… haah…”

Huff.

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“…?”

“Had you given advance notice, we would’ve prepared something appropriate.”

“Welcome, sir Casval. armor And I must apologize for the discourtesy of not giving you a proper reception, despite your position as imperial inspector.”

When he finally managed to catch his breath, Lucian spoke again.

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‘He wants me to start over now that I understand my place?’

Lucian repeated the exact same words as before, as if they had just met.

Confused by the sudden shift in behavior, Casval took a moment to understand.

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And his lord, terrified, would distance himself saying it had all been Casval’s unilateral decision.

If he acted arrogantly again like before, he wouldn’t leave alive this time. alert Humiliation washed over him, but he had no choice.

If Lucian decided to go berserk and break the table, he’d be the first to die.

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Satisfied that the hierarchy was now clear, Lucian smiled.

“How could it be Your Highness’s fault? artist I should have announced my visit and didn’t. attic It has all been my responsibility. abandon I beg that, with your great magnanimity, you forgive my discourtesy.”

In the end, he had no choice but to respond as Lucian expected.

“Hahaha, I’m grateful to hear you say that.”

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Now, it seemed they could finally talk properly.

“Then, inspector, what brings you here?”