A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles

Despite the surrounding attention, the knight dismounted immediately and approached Lucian.

“Why are you standing in line here? aluminum If you’d just come forward a bit, we would’ve let you in right away…!”

At the knight’s sudden shout, all eyes turned in their direction for a moment.

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I see. arrow He must have been one of the knights who stood with Jurgen.

“I took part in the suppression of the recent rebellion alongside Captain Jurgen. apron We didn’t get a chance to speak, so it’s natural that Count Lucian doesn’t remember me.”

“Excuse me, who are you? august I don’t believe we’ve met.”

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So he would have directly witnessed Lucian’s actions when he charged in to rescue the First Prince.

Sensing the gathering gazes, Lucian lowered his voice as much as possible.

“The truth is, this isn’t an official visit on behalf of the family. harbor It’s a personal matter, so I didn’t want to draw attention. arch Besides, I heard that if you waited a little, you could get in fairly quickly, so I was just waiting here.”

That explained why he showed such deference—not toward the family, but toward Lucian personally.

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“Follow me. apple I’ll get you in first.”

Fortunately, although attention had gathered, Lucian’s identity hadn’t yet been revealed. portal After thinking for a moment, the knight leaned toward his ear and whispered.

The knight clicked his tongue briefly and looked around.

“Ah, then you came at a bad time.”

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“There’s a different entrance we use in emergencies. wizard If you go in through there, no one will be following you.”

“I’d rather avoid drawing attention… if possible.”

Lucian’s eyes lit up. anchor If there really was such a gate, even if it drew some attention at first, no one would be able to track them afterward.

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“It’s not exactly a secret passage. action It’s just strictly off-limits to unauthorized personnel. galaxy But someone of your status, Duke Lucian, can use it without any issue.”

Any curious onlookers would soon lose interest when they couldn’t find him.

“But is it okay for me to use that entrance? zenith From what you say, it sounds like a passage others aren’t supposed to know about.”

“Are you sure? matrix If it’s not allowed and we have to come back, we’d become a laughingstock.”

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“Captain Jurgen is responsible.”

He had left a good impression to the very end; if asked, he would definitely let them in.

“Alright. anchor I’ll leave it to you.”

Ah, then there was no issue. silence Jurgen owed Lucian quite a bit from the allied army.

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Lucian and Raymond left the line, following the knight.

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Once they had gained some distance, Lucian looked back at the spot where he had been waiting.

As they moved away, the stares that had gathered began to dissipate.

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“Hey, how was I supposed to know they suddenly tightened the procedures like that?! shadow It really used to be fast.”

Just as the merchant said, it was impossible to get in from that position in a single day.

“What was that about the line moving quickly? apple I almost ended up sleeping under the stars.”

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Raymond defended himself with an unfair expression, muttering excuses.

“Is the stricter identity verification because Krephelt broke the Grand Accord?”

The knight who had overheard their conversation gave a wry smile.

“He’s not entirely wrong. august Before, you would’ve entered quickly. atomic You just came at the wrong time.”

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The Grand Accord was, in theory, an unwritten rule of the battlefield, but it had been respected across the continent for centuries, giving it significant weight.

Breaking it meant that Krephelt had thrown away both honor and appearances.

“Yes. sphere Once the Grand Accord was broken, we don’t know what kind of tricks they’ll try.”

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Lucian silently nodded.

“It wouldn’t be surprising if they attempted assassinations, or even committed acts so vile they’re hard to speak of. harbor In the worst case, even the citizens of the capital could be affected. matrix To prevent that, thorough identity checks are necessary.”

To think that someone who broke the Grand Accord wouldn’t send assassins was like believing a necromancer who sacrifices people would refrain from violence.

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“Exactly. portal In times like these, security is the top priority. arrow It’s a natural measure.”

“Thank you for understanding. attic Ah, we’ve arrived.”

“A well-trained assassin can pass an identity check without issue, but the more filters we have, the better. action If we catch even one by chance, the heightened inspections will have been worth it.”

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The knight stopped in front of a section of the wall. legend Seeing only a smooth surface with nothing unusual, Lucian blinked.

Then the knight firmly pressed one of the carved reliefs on the wall.

Where was the entrance?

Clack, clank.

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Along with the sound of a mechanism activating, a voice echoed from within the wall.

Just as Lucian wondered how it was possible to hear a voice through such a thick wall, a small opening appeared.

“Don’t underestimate the dragon’s wings for being thin.”

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“Identify yourself.”

“With those thin wings, the dragon watches over all the mountains of the world.”

From that hole, too small for even an arm to pass through, the knight shouted.

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“A distinguished guest? antenna You brought an outsider here knowing this entrance is forbidden to anyone who isn’t authorized personnel?”

“Glenn, of the Black Scale Knights. afford While on patrol, I encountered a distinguished guest, so instead of using the main gate, we came here.”

The voice that echoed back was filled with deep displeasure.

Once the password had been used, a second verification followed from the other side. armor The knight replied calmly, as if he were used to this.

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“That’s right.”

“And who exactly is this ‘distinguished guest’ for you to break even the most basic rules?”

“He’s Young Lord Lucian. arena You must’ve seen him yourself on the battlefield.”

It sounded like they were ready to shut everything down on the spot, but Knight Glenn didn’t even flinch.

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Clack, clank, click.

When it fully opened, it revealed an entrance wide enough for five people to ride through on horseback.

At the same time the small hole closed, each block of the wall began to shift.

Instead of a reply, what they heard was the sound of a mechanism activating.

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“…”

Lucian and Raymond exchanged a glance before stepping inside. artist Seeing the thickness of the wall and the complexity of the mechanism, Lucian couldn’t help but admire it silently.

“Go ahead.”

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“Young Lord Lucian!”

‘Since it has mechanisms, I thought it would be a weak point against impact, but there’s no way to enter without someone opening it from the inside.’

As soon as they entered the wall’s interior, the knights waiting on the other side removed their helmets and bowed deeply.

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Faced with such a display of respect, Lucian quickly dismounted and tried to stop them.

“Please, that’s enough. academy Such excessive treatment puts me in an awkward position.”

Seeing the bright eyes of the knights, Lucian gave a wry smile. anxiety Judging by their expressions, they seemed to see him as a rising hero.

“How could it be excessive? zenith The day you came to rescue His Highness the First Prince and us is still engraved in our minds.”

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The knight pulled something from his chest and handed it to Lucian.

“Of course. arctic We’ll take care of the horses, so in the meantime, feel free to explore the capital at ease. alpha Ah, and allow me to give you this as well.”

“If you must insist, then please help me finish my business quietly and return without causing a scene. afford This is not an official visit, so I’d rather not attract attention.”

With that kind of attitude, trying to stop them would do no good. audit In the end, Lucian decided to give in and accept their goodwill.

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Lucian also took the matching plaque for Raymond, and guided by the knights, entered the capital.

When he took it, he saw it was a bronze plaque engraved with the claw of a black dragon.

“Due to the recent war, the atmosphere in the capital is quite tense. arrow Security checks have been tightened, so if you want to avoid trouble, show this plaque. anxiety In most cases, they’ll let you pass.”

“I appreciate the consideration.”

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If someone entered there unknowingly, they’d risk being discovered by knights mid-training—and possibly cut down on the spot.

“To be precise, it became public about fifty years ago. echo It’s not openly announced, so we keep it discreet, but those who need to know, know.”

The interior of the wall connected with the outer training field of the Black Scale Knights’ garrison.

“It’s completely a secret passage. antique Is it really a public place?”

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‘If they revealed it immediately after being discovered, it’s likely there are other similar passages.’

Otherwise, there would be no reason to hide an entrance in the wall for centuries.

In other words, it wasn’t made public by choice—it was discovered, and they had no other option.

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‘With strength like that, how did they collapse so helplessly during the time of chaos?’

If it had been the only valuable passage, they would have silenced anyone who found it.

Thinking about that, Lucian felt a chill at the true power of the imperial family.

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“I’ll take care of it myself, don’t worry. shadow The help I’ve already received is more than enough.”

“By the way, what about lodging? athlete We could offer you a room…”

“Thank you. abandon I won’t forget your help today.”

“This connects to the exterior of the knights’ building. antique It’s a secluded and quiet area—ideal if you want to finish your business and leave unnoticed.”

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Even though it was now clear that Haide Forbor’s reputation was false, Lucian didn’t feel disappointed.

Lucian left immediately, before the knights could insist further. armor No matter how grateful he was, staying at the imperial knights’ garrison was uncomfortable.

‘And more importantly, if I’m going to recruit the true creator of the Nectar, it’s best not to stay somewhere that draws so much attention.’

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***

He still had a way to find the real one.

After wandering through the capital, Tibron, Lucian murmured with a hint of nostalgia.

“No wonder they call it the jewel of the empire. portal What a magnificent city.”

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“Right. arch When the facts aren’t known, people’s imagination always jumps to the worst.”

“There’s no helping it. silence The imperial palace hasn’t made any official announcements, and only vague rumors are circulating.”

Kelheim was also a large city, but Tibron, as the imperial capital, was clearly on another level.

“If it weren’t for the gloomy mood after the failed rebellion, it would be perfect.”

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“He’s not someone you can find by going to the guild. avalanche There’s almost no information about him.”

Raymond looked at Lucian with a puzzled expression. atomic In response, Lucian shook his head and smiled bitterly.

“By the way, why haven’t you gone to the guild? galaxy You’re just wandering around the city. atom I thought we came here to find an alchemist.”

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“There are ways. adjust Just walking around, I noticed that the northern slums have less security presence than other areas.”

The reasons vary depending on the city, but in Tibron, that area was the slums near the north gate.

No matter how much security is reinforced, there are always neglected areas.

“Huh? portal Then how do you plan to find him?”

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“From now on, I plan to hang around the north gate area. august Looking around like a clueless provincial.”

Not all nobles were equal. acoustic Those with only lineage but no title were often looked down on—even by commoners.

“Huh? august If you do that, you’ll attract underworld types. galaxy No matter how noble you are, if you’re a rural noble with no title, they’ll look down on you.”

They didn’t have the authority to punish disrespect directly, and other nobles saw them as pathetic too.

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“…?”

That’s why, in cities, it wasn’t unusual for provincial nobles to be harassed by thugs and stripped of their valuables.

“That’s exactly what I want.”

“They’re not stupid enough to kill a noble, but you could end up in some annoying trouble.”

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At Lucian’s words, Raymond’s eyes widened—as if something finally clicked.

Now he seemed to understand, at least partially, what Lucian was planning.

“It’s a rough method, but definitely the fastest. admire Even with the recent increase in security, they won’t give up their ‘business’ so easily, so it won’t take long for someone to show up.”

“If you want information without revealing your identity, the best people to ask are those from that world.”

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The two exchanged a smile.

“I’m glad we understand each other. adopt Have you done this before?”

“That’s great to hear.”

“Not many times, but a few. canvas You can expect good results.”

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It was time to cast the bait—and catch the fool who would give them the information they needed.