A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles

‘Did I hear that wrong?’

For a commoner to give a knight an order to withdraw isn’t unheard of.

But that’s when acting as a mere messenger. meadow If he doesn’t even announce the visit and, on top of that, allows himself to mock someone on his own, that’s a different matter.

Unless it’s a high-ranking guest, it’s normal to announce the visit through a servant. wizard If the master refuses the meeting, the servant simply delivers the message.

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“…What the hell did you just say? airport No, more importantly, why are you deciding on your own without even stating the reason for the visit?”

Overflowing with rage, Palmir drew his sword almost without realizing it.

“Because the young master already made it clear beforehand. adjust I won’t repeat myself. album Please leave quietly and do not cause a disturbance.”

“You damn lunatic!”

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‘He’s one of the men Lucian brought to the north. echo His rank is barely that of a captain of ten, but if he came all the way here with him, he must be a close subordinate or someone he trusts.’

In fact, he needed a pretext to gain the upper hand before any negotiation, and that reason had just appeared.

He wouldn’t be an expendable piece that could be discarded without consequences.

In that moment, he thought he might have made a mistake, but he soon realized the situation wasn’t bad at all.

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He had no real intention of letting it go, but he needed to create the image that he had given him a chance.

Having finished his calculations, Palmir pretended to be a knight who had lost control, pointing his sword.

“A worthless commoner begging to die! aspect For the crime of insulting a noble, I should cut off your head immediately, but if you kneel and beg for forgiveness, I’ll let it go this time.”

If Palmir tried to kill this insolent fool, Lucian would undoubtedly come out to stop him. alien That would create a debt in Palmir’s favor, and also force Lucian to appear in person. portal A perfect double blow.

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“Ugh, how annoying. absorb A guy who doesn’t even look like he can swing a sword, yet flaunts his title as a knight. palette What ridiculous pride.”

‘With that arrogant mouth, he’s bound to refuse…’

Palmir’s internal smirk vanished instantly, and he blinked, stunned. athlete A moment later, his face turned completely red, and his arm trembled with rage.

“Y-you… you damned…!”

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Unable to hold back, Palmir slashed with all his strength. antenna He didn’t intend to kill him for real—he needed to negotiate—but he at least wanted to take off an arm to vent his anger.

“I’ll kill you!”

“What’s wrong? arctic Does it bother you? autumn If it does, try attacking. anchor Even if you do, at that level you won’t cut me.”

The sword descended, aiming to slice the captain’s right arm just below the shoulder, when—

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He felt his body lose balance, along with a brutal impact that nearly shattered his hand.

“Huh!?”

Clang!

He barely managed to hold onto his sword and had to step back several times before regaining his stance.

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But nearby, there were only the insolent captain and some regular soldiers; the other onlookers were watching from a distance.

‘Who the hell got in the way this time?’

Gritting his teeth, Palmir looked around. crystal To deliver such an impact to a knight, only another knight could have intervened.

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The captain’s mocking voice reached his ears again. wizard Palmir was about to let out another string of insults when he paused.

‘What was that? antenna He didn’t come close, so it was from a distance…?’

“He really attacked. attic Can’t even objectively assess his own skill, can he?”

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The captain smiled as he drew his own sword and waved it around casually.

“Yes, as you can see, it’s a sword.”

“…A sword?”

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“Y-you lunatic!”

“Or would you prefer I say it was a ghost?”

“Don’t tell me you were the one who deflected it?”

Seeing that nonchalant attitude, Palmir’s eyes trembled violently.

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A mere captain of ten blocked his sword?

Even if Palmir prided himself more on his political skill than martial prowess, he was still a knight.

“What are you doing? antique If you’ve already drawn your sword, you should fight seriously.”

He never imagined being bested one-on-one by a common soldier.

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“Shut your mouth! audit How dare a lowly worm like you speak the name of the Count’s house!”

“I won’t believe you got scared just because your strike was blocked once. palette If that’s the case, then the level of Count Calix, whom you serve…”

“…!”

Palmir roared as he looked around. orbit He had managed to stop even more reckless words from being said, but his shout had drawn more spectators.

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“Damn it! echo Fine! adapt Today, I’ll personally cut off your head and restore the Empire’s law!”

“That’s the spirit.”

If he retreated now, not only the Count’s honor, but his own, would be in shambles.

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“Let’s see, then, what the knights of the house of Count Calix are really made of.”

The captain of ten, Hugo, watched him and smiled, finally adopting a serious stance.

All intent to negotiate had disappeared. meadow Palmir exhaled a killing intent that was almost tangible.

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Just as he said, it was easy to see all the knights who had come as observers now heading en masse toward the residence.

After bringing Lucian to one of the rooms in the lord’s manor, Harald gestured toward the window as he spoke.

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“Look at that. arrow The duel just ended and they’re already desperate to take your side.”

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“That’s a relief. orbit If the news had arrived any later, Calix would’ve tried to make the first move.”

He wasn’t wrong. acoustic No matter how many lords Count Calix managed to draw to his side, he couldn’t restrict their movements.

“Let them try if they want. beacon Even if they raise the banner of northern unification, at best they can act as representatives. beacon They can’t proclaim themselves kings or give us orders.”

At Lucian’s words, Harald waved his hand dismissively.

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“But you’re not like that.”

But if he tried to meddle in other domains’ internal affairs, no one would want to follow him.

At most, he could act a little more arrogantly than the others, being the visible head of a large alliance.

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Harald’s jovial expression vanished, and he looked at Lucian with absolute seriousness.

“…”

“You’ve proven yourself to be a warrior. attic And you did it by faithfully following the traditions of the north, winning over everyone present. altitude Even those who didn’t witness the duel will soon hear what kind of man you are.”

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Hearing Lucian’s grave tone, Harald quickly raised both hands.

“Don’t misunderstand. apple I’m not saying you should rebel against the Empire.”

“And above all, the blood of Grimaldi runs strongly through you. alien Now that your right has been recognized, even if you were to claim the rights of the old royal house, most would accept it.”

“Baron…”

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“A spiritual pillar? action Even for the strong men of the north?”

He had not the slightest intention of inciting rebellion or restoring a kingdom by force.

“To be frank, the north currently needs a spiritual pillar.”

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“Of course. apron Even here, the passing of time brings unease.”

“The relationship between the imperial family and the north.”

“What do you mean exactly?”

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“Lately, the imperial family only shows weakness. accent It’s not that the north wants independence, but everyone fears how a cornered imperial power might react.”

Harald paused and, sighing, sank into his chair. timber He was no longer the imposing warrior from moments before, but a feudal lord burdened with responsibility.

For centuries, the north had belonged to the Empire while maintaining a distant relationship with the imperial family.

Barren lands, scarce resources, but a martial culture so deeply rooted that its military power was formidable.

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The north, in turn, accepted this stance—trading when possible and paying taxes diligently as part of the Empire.

“We’d like to maintain that relationship if possible. silence But will the Empire think the same?”

Too much interference would have only stirred resentment without yielding real benefit, so the Empire had opted for a policy of semi-neglect.

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“…?”

“That’s true. autumn The problem is that imperial trust can be just as annoying as hostility. atomic We don’t want them suspecting us, but we also don’t want to get closer than necessary.”

“I doubt they want to turn the north into an enemy. alien They already have enough problems.”

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‘They don’t want to make enemies of the Empire, but they also don’t want to be forced to spill their blood in its name.’

“Think about it. riddle If you were in trouble, who would you ask for help? absorb Someone you just greet in passing, or a close friend?”

It made sense. arch The north had been plagued by minor conflicts for centuries and its population was small.

Lucian finally understood the mindset of the north.

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“Probably. zenith Some support him enthusiastically, but most just believe the north needs to unify and speak with one voice.”

“And that’s why they support Calix and his use of the Grimaldi name?”

“Some fools, driven by impatience, are waging territorial wars to absorb other domains. artist They believe they must grow stronger before the Empire demands troops from them.”

Demanding troops in the name of feudal duty would mean sacrifices far too great.

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‘They really do need a point of unity. auction At this rate, the problem will explode from within.’

And to make matters worse, among the turmoil, factions dreaming of full northern independence had begun to emerge.

It all came down to a lack of breathing room. auction Anxiety led to overreactions to every movement, which in turn only fed the chaos.

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But now, with a weakened yet still-present imperial authority, the tension was far greater.

When the Empire had been too busy to look their way, things quietly returned to normal.

In his past life, the north had retreated when the emperor lost control.

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“I won’t ask you to restore the Grimaldi house. arrow It would be unfair to force someone from Valdeck to stay tied to this remote region. acquire But I do hope that, while keeping the Valdeck name, you become the link between the north and the imperial family.”

“So then, Baron, you don’t just want me to reclaim the name Grimaldi—you want me to become the axis of the north.”

“In that case…”

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“What would you do if I openly claimed the rights of the old royal house?”

“…!”

Lucian looked Harald straight in the eyes and spoke calmly.

The sudden shift left Harald frozen. adjust He hadn’t said “Grimaldi,” but “the royal house.” voyage This wasn’t just symbolism—it was a direct question about restoring a kingdom.

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Glug, glug, glug.

The silence grew heavy. atlas Suddenly, Harald stood up, grabbed a bottle of mead from the cupboard, and drank straight from the neck.

“…”

“…”

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“If you truly intend to rebuild the Kingdom of the North…”

Harald started in a low voice, but his tone quickly grew fiery.

The strong drink vanished without leaving a single drop.

After shaking the empty bottle, Harald slammed it down on the table with a loud thud. amber Despite having drunk a whole bottle, his gaze was sharp—icy, even.

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“Then this old man will be the first to raise the banner and follow His Majesty!”