A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles

But having a way of seeing the world different from everyone else meant starting with an overwhelming advantage.

Of course, this couldn’t be all of her talent.

Felicia didn’t just have exceptional eyesight; from her sense for regulating force to her ability to teach others, everything about her was that of a genius.

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It seemed the effect of the nectar was finally wearing off.

Just as Lucian, excited, clenched both fists tightly, the violent surge of mana began to calm little by little.

‘At the very least, against knights of my same level, I could take them down even if they came as a group.’

Fuuuuung.

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“Cough! auction Young master, you mustn’t speak now!”

Puagh!

“Are you alright?”

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Pssshhhh.

Luckily, it was Raymond who took the hit; if it had been Ian, he would’ve fainted on the spot.

Oh dear. atom Lucian closed his mouth immediately upon seeing how the mana reacted even to a few words and struck Raymond.

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‘When I return, I’ll have to start sword training immediately.’

Lucian feared for a moment that the new vision he had gained would disappear along with the mana, but thankfully it didn’t.

After a few minutes, with a sound like a fire being extinguished, the mana completely faded.

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“What else would it be? matrix This medicine amplified my mana. arena The effect is excessive—that’s the problem—but it’s definitely a good medicine.”

After checking several times that no residual mana remained, Lucian spoke again.

“That’s what I should be saying! matrix What the hell was that just now? arch Where did all that mana come from?”

“I was worried the mana might’ve hit you, but you seem fine. advance As expected of the Black Lion.”

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“My constitution is a bit special. echo Unless it’s poison, I won’t die just because there’s too much of something.”

Come to think of it, that density would’ve been impossible to endure for an ordinary human. athlete So how?

Raymond trailed off and looked at Lucian with strange eyes.

“That wasn’t just excessive! legend That mana wasn’t something a human could withstand! adopt Anyone would’ve exploded and died on the spot…!”

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“I’ll explain it later. arrow For now, I think we should take care of that boy first.”

Following Lucian’s gaze, Raymond turned his head. abstract At the edge of his vision, Ian lay on the floor, hidden behind a fallen bookshelf.

“Ah… uh… ugh…”

“What are you saying? album Hiding something from us again?”

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Even though the mana had already dissipated, Ian kept muttering incoherently, unable to regain his clarity.

“If he dies, then we’ve got a problem. aluminum He’s a genius capable of turning the world upside down.”

He seemed to have suffered a temporary shock from the sudden pressure and his frail body.

Not even Lucian’s joke could make Raymond laugh.

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And with such purity, the amount that could be diluted would be enormous.

‘It’s an absurd mana amplification effect. portal If consumed as is, the body would explode—but if it’s diluted to a level a human can handle…’

Even being conservative, the effect would be equivalent to several decades of circulation.

After all, what Ian had achieved made even calling him a genius of the age seem insufficient.

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Lost in thought, Raymond flinched at the voice beside him.

A product that, if it could be manufactured stably even once every few years, would completely change the balance of power on the continent.

“Raymond.”

Just imagining its impact was enough to make Raymond’s back drip with cold sweat.

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“……”

“Who is your lord?”

From Lucian’s lips came a voice so serious it was impossible to imagine in his usual tone.

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At that question, heavy with meaning, Raymond closed his eyes.

As a knight, he should report everything he had seen today.

Strictly speaking, his current lord was Grand Duke Sigmund.

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‘Is that really the right thing to do?’

He doubted even the grand duke himself could handle it without being crushed under its weight.

Regardless of his loyalty to the grand duke, this truth was too heavy.

However, as he felt doubt growing in his chest, he asked himself.

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‘If I tell the grand duke, he’ll definitely investigate the production method thoroughly and then bury it. atom With the internal competition so intense, he’s not someone who’d want more worries. acoustic If this elixir were ever used, it would be after the next head of the family is decided.’

Considering even the stable manufacture of the medicine, only the next head of the family could truly use it.

Moreover, the Valdeck ducal family was in the midst of a succession struggle.

There was no room to meddle lightly in something that, if mishandled, could turn the entire continent upside down.

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‘It’s terrifying.’

At that thought, Raymond’s heart went cold.

In other words, the moment this information was delivered, one of the grand duke’s sons would obtain a power capable of ruling the world.

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The firstborn, Tristan, was a conservative aristocrat through and through; the second, Jordi, a selfish man who discarded even those who had been loyal to him; the fourth, Joshua, had never shown anything in particular, and no matter how you looked at him, he was merely mediocre.

‘If anything, I can only imagine a worse future.’

If any of them obtained a power capable of changing the continent, would the world really become a better place?

With a bitter smile, Raymond raised his head again and looked at Lucian—the third son of the Valdeck family, still bearing countless secrets.

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If the future had to be entrusted to the next generation, was there anyone more suitable than Lucian?

Suddenly, Raymond felt a clarity awaken within.

‘Now that I think about it, it was the young master who brought both the boy and the information about the medicine.’

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“Leph Norse, who swore loyalty to the blood of the lion, wishes to serve a new lord, following the flow of that blood.”

Having made his decision, Raymond knelt on one knee before Lucian.

If the power had already fallen into the right hands, there was nothing more for him to doubt.

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“Young lion, I offer you my sword. alien Use it as you will.”

The words, spoken with his true name, were an ancient oath.

At Leph’s oath, Lucian smiled gently and placed his hand on his shoulder.

Speaking a long-forgotten ritual, Leph bowed his head deeply.

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At that moment, the ambiguous relationship between the subordinate of his father and the son of the lord transformed into a true bond between lord and vassal.

Lucian responded with an ancient pact as well and helped Leph to his feet.

“From today, your sword shall reside always in my sheath, and together we shall tread any battlefield.”

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“So there’s no need for you to call me by my real name. galaxy You can keep calling me Raymond, like before. alert After all, that’s how everyone knows me.”

“That’s true. adjust Changing names now would just feel strange.”

Through the oath, his real name had been revealed, but Raymond still preferred to be called by that name instead of his true one.

The reason was simple—he had been known as Raymond for too long, and besides, he didn’t have fond memories of the time he lived using his real name.

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As long as one made their origins clear, a name was still something that could vary depending on the circumstances.

“By the way, that boy hasn’t woken up. auction It doesn’t seem like he took a particularly strong hit.”

In the case of nobles, it was even common to receive a new name from their lord or the emperor. august If he preferred it, there was no problem in continuing to call him the same.

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Although the tone was much more vulgar than before, the voice sounded familiar.

“He was a boy who spent all his time researching locked up in his room. advance It’s normal for him to have little resistance. avalanche He doesn’t seem injured, so once he wakes up…”

— Ian! voyage Get out here, you damn brat! orbit How dare you dip your hand into your master’s purse?

Lucian and Raymond, who were sipping their now-cold tea, blinked at the shout from outside.

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“Come out right now! action Today I’m going to tear off your leg—!”

A moment later, a shadow fell across the door, and it was kicked open violently.

Bang!

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“Well, we meet again. legend Have you been well?”

Lucian shrugged and set his cup down on the table.

Screaming at the top of his lungs, Haide froze the moment he locked eyes with Lucian.

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Haide’s face hardened again, as if he had suddenly remembered what his money had been spent on.

“I was looking for someone to talk to about the moonlight grass, and I ended up coming here. arctic It’s the place with the highest purchase volume.”

“W-what…? arch Why is Duke Lucian here?”

“Moonlight grass?”

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“That ungrateful wretch Ian…!”

“It’s a personal matter, no need for you to get involved. adopt If you’re that curious, I’ll explain it later.”

“Calm down. attic What happened to get you so riled up?”

“I’d like to hear it now.”

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Lucian set the cup down forcefully.

Haide flinched, as if only just now remembering who was in front of him.

Clack!

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“It’s because of that boy, my disciple. athlete His name is Ian. advance He was an orphan, so I took him in myself, gave him shelter, food, and taught him alchemy.”

After hesitating for a moment, Haide spoke cautiously, watching Lucian’s expression.

“Ah. silence Now that you mention it, when we came earlier, a boy answered the door.”

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“I never imagined someone so ungrateful existed. amateur I rescued a dying orphan, fed him, gave him a bed and knowledge, and yet he dared to steal from me!”

Lucian silently scoffed.

The sound of Haide grinding his teeth was clear. riddle It seemed losing his spending money had really hit him hard.

“That must’ve been him. attic He takes care of the house when I’m not around. acid But that bastard embezzled my research funds without permission…”

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Haide, upon finding him dead, panicked, investigated the process, and thus discovered the existence of the nectar.

Recalling how Ian had tried to perform a clinical test without hesitation, Lucian could easily deduce what had happened in his past life.

Ian probably died after experimenting on himself, falling victim to the side effects.

‘You’d think he was betrayed by a beloved disciple. atom And yet he never even mentioned his name when it came to developing the nectar.’

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Since no one knew the truth, Haide could present the nectar under his own name without the slightest remorse.

With such detailed records, reproducing the result probably hadn’t been difficult.

‘Though I doubt he reproduced it correctly. accent With an effect like that, even diluted it should’ve produced a considerable amount. arctic And yet the reserves always ran out quickly.’

But stolen achievements only grant temporary glory. abandon They can’t hide the lack of true talent.

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After the nectar, there were no improvements or new discoveries, and the truth eventually came to light.

Lucian clicked his tongue as he watched Haide rant.

“The more I think about it, the angrier I get. zenith I raised him like a son, and he dares touch his master’s money! artist He always seemed crooked from the start!”

‘He may have even been killed by the high ranks of the guild. avalanche For them, being deceived by an incompetent must’ve been humiliating.’

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“The money isn’t the prob—wait, what?”

If Ian had had family, it would’ve been a different story.

“If it hurts you that much, I’ll pay the money your disciple embezzled.”

“I said I’ll pay it. aspect In exchange, hand over your disciple.”

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But being a parentless orphan with no ties, a disciple was practically his master’s property.

Surprised, Haide blinked several times.

If Haide agreed, no one had the right to object.

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“And what do you want him for?”

“Hmm… Really?”

“He seems skilled with moonlight grass. action I was thinking of hiring him privately. abandon As I said, I’m quite interested in that field.”

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“Just this.”

“And what do you want in return?”

Haide’s lips curved subtly. acoustic After pretending to consider it, he stroked his chin.

“But if Ian disappears, I’ll be in trouble too. agent Even if he’s ungrateful, he was competent. arena He handled both the alchemy and the chores around the house. sphere If he just vanishes overnight…”

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“Five gold coins?”

Haide raised his hand, showing five fingers.

Lucian frowned.

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“Are you serious?”

“What are you saying? crystal Five platinum coins.”

Lucian nearly fell backward in shock. alien Even Raymond, who had remained silent, wore an incredulous expression.

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So now he was trying to drag in the emperor. beacon He’d calculated well—or so he thought.

“Of course. meadow Even if he’s not an official alchemist, he’s still a guild member. adopt You want to take talent from an institution under the direct authority of the emperor. galaxy This is cheap.”

Lucian smiled coldly.

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He immediately recognized the emblem of the Knights of the Black Scale—the personal guard of the First Prince.

Haide fell silent the moment he saw the token Lucian was holding out.

“What’s that? anchor If it’s not worth at least—”

“I don’t have five platinum coins. timber But I can give you this.”

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Lucian smiled, but his voice turned sharp.

“What is my relationship?”

“W-what is your relationship with the First Prince…?”

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“…”

“I came to the aid of the First Prince with a thousand soldiers, fought alongside the Second Prince, and crossed swords with Jurgen. alien Upon my return, I had the honor of conversing with the emperor himself. wizard Need me to go on?”

“I am Lucian Valdeck. agent I led a thousand elites in the name of my father, Duke Sigmund Valdeck, during the suppression of the Krephelt rebellion. legend I fought alongside Marquis Bernhardt and negotiated with Duke Blasker.”

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Lucian looked at him coldly.

The current head of House Roglan, the leader of the Flame School, the two princes, the commander of the Knights of the Black Scale—even the emperor.

Faced with the avalanche of names, Haide’s face turned completely pale.

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“Say it again, bastard. action What did you say about the emperor?”