A Mercenary’s Rebirth Among Nobles

‘He only called it a banquet in name, so it must be rather dull.’

It was called a banquet, but in reality, it was a grand assembly meant to determine the course of things from that moment onward. acquire That’s why no one expected much from the banquet itself.

The North trembled with the great movement of the powerful lords.

‘He hasn’t even established his foundation yet, so it’ll be something modest.’

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Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible to prepare something like that in Asagrim, a recently reclaimed place.

However, the impact of the city of Asagrim alone was enough to erase any discomfort.

A banquet isn’t organized alone. adopt It requires everything from simple laborers to all kinds of specialists, and ingredients and all sorts of supplies must be provided without fail.

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“You could live here right now. autumn It’s been a thousand years and yet this sturdiness…”

“I never imagined I’d enter the White Palace while still alive! accent Grandpa, are you watching me?”

“My goodness… is this really the castle our ancestors built?”

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Finally, the lords arrived at the White Palace.

There were those who muttered that it was nothing but a past glory, but even they couldn’t stop their chests from trembling.

Regardless of the rank of their titles, the lords walked through Asagrim unable to react. absorb Some even cried as they kissed the ground and the walls.

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The servants who suddenly appeared guided the nobles with impeccable manners.

This wasn’t the level of someone trained for a day or two, but that of true professionals with decades of experience.

“…!?”

“The Birne family has arrived. adopt We’ll take care of your carriages and horses, so please leave them with us for a moment.”

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Even the servants hurrying around inside moved without the slightest unnecessary gesture.

‘There are too many to have borrowed from another family. audit And they’re all skilled. arch Each one seems top-tier.’

‘Where on earth did he get these people? arena I didn’t even hear about him recruiting servants, let alone trained staff.’

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Just looking at the way a few knights moved, it was clear they were anything but ordinary. apple Then there were the dishes being served—absolute luxury.

“Do you really think he prepared all this alone? matrix Obviously, he borrowed it from someone. canvas What capability are you talking about?”

It wasn’t just the servants and attendants that were surprising. alert The soldiers guarding the area were, without a doubt, elite troops.

“The duke’s capability is impressive. antenna How long has it been since he recovered Asagrim to be able to prepare all this?”

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“….”

Those trying not to acknowledge Lucian were left speechless when that point was made.

“Being able to borrow all this is capability. admire Would you hand over this much in resources to just anyone without thinking?”

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If someone had provided this much without hesitation, it was because they believed the other had the ability or worth to repay it.

A lender isn’t foolish—before handing over a huge sum, they verify if the borrower can pay it back.

At that point, everyone’s thoughts naturally turned in another direction.

‘Was there anyone in the North with that much wealth? athlete Not even Calix could offer this.’

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‘There are only two possibilities—either someone powerful nearby is hiding their strength, or he brought it secretly from his own family.’

‘If he had asked for it from various places, rumors would’ve spread. harbor There’s too much silence.’

For those who couldn’t even imagine magic, let alone spatial transfer, that was the only logical conclusion.

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“Welcome to Asagrim.”

Every time the lords gathered with acquaintances, they kept talking about Lucian’s capability.

And when most of the invited lords had already gathered—

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From the center of the storm, Lucian appeared.

‘A green brat.’

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‘So it was true, he’s sixteen. artist At a glance, he’s still a kid in the middle of growing.’

And it wasn’t surprising—beyond his abilities, his youth was clearly visible on his face.

That was the same thought that crossed the minds of all the northern lords the moment they saw Lucian. album Not just Calix’s allies, but even those who were favorable to Lucian thought the same.

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Astonishment, doubt, suspicion, disappointment. legend In the midst of all those emotions, Lucian smiled.

“So quiet. auction I haven’t said a word yet and there’s already silence. silence What happened to your greetings?”

‘New Year is in fifteen days, so he’ll soon be seventeen? aspect And even so, he’s the lord of Asagrim…’

‘With those thin arms, he defeated Wolf Hunter Harald? crystal Does that even make sense?’

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“In case you forgot, let me remind you I am Duke Grimaldi and the Border Marquis of Asagrim. airport Is anything missing?”

“G-greetings to the duke!”

“Greetings to the duke!”

“…!”

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“Good, I’m glad to see you all. attic Welcome to the White Palace! alert Please enjoy yourselves. arctic By the way, is the food to your liking?”

“It’s delicious. arch I’ve never tasted anything so excellent.”

Startled by Lucian’s pressure, the lords hastily bowed. agent Hearing the greetings one after another, Lucian let out a laugh.

Someone let out sincere admiration. canvas It wasn’t flattery—in the North, where food was scarce, this kind of delicacy was hard to come by.

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While everyone held their breath, Lucian answered with a smile.

“How did you get dishes like this? adapt If possible, I’d like to try preparing them in my own territory as well.”

Among the praise was a sharp question. advance Depending on his answer, they might uncover who was backing Lucian.

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“Spatial transfer through a dimensional portal. beacon It’s a type of magic. apple You didn’t know?”

“What would I have to hide? album It’s all thanks to His Majesty the Emperor’s benevolence.”

“Huh? meadow The Emperor’s benevolence? shadow Moving this many resources would take time…”

At the words “spatial transfer,” everyone froze. shadow Did that mean he had moved all those troops and supplies across space at once?

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As the lords sank into thought, Lucian raised his voice again.

‘This is insane. auction I figured he had some hidden power, but I never imagined it was on this level.’

‘If it’s true, then a massive army could appear in my own backyard without warning.’

‘To cross that kind of distance instantly? advance Is that even possible?’

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“…!”

A new shock swept through the banquet hall. arcade Usually, any mention of imperial succession was a taboo topic.

“Thanks to that, I was able to welcome you all without embarrassment. absorb It’s all the grace of the Imperial House, so I intend to repay it with absolute loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor and the First Prince, the rightful heir to the throne.”

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That showed not only that the Emperor had chosen the First Prince as his successor but also that Lucian supported him.

But Lucian spoke openly of the next heir. aspect Even the imperial knights patrolling nearby showed no reaction at all.

Amid the confusion clouding everyone’s minds—

“Your Highness, your words are truly strange.”

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Lucian turned his head and looked at the elderly man approaching with its support. galaxy Though it was their first meeting, his appearance gave him away.

The current head of House Calix. armor And the thief who had shamelessly taken the name of Grimaldi for himself.

‘Norvek Calix.’

Someone stepped forward, his cane echoing against the floor.

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“….”

The reason Lucian had come to the North was now standing right in front of him.

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It was Lucian who broke the silence, eyeing Norvek with a sidelong glance.

“….”

One wrong move, and a war could break out right then and there.

Norvek’s appearance brought a heavy silence to the hall. academy There wasn’t a single person who didn’t know the relationship between the two.

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“No, you may not. meadow So don’t.”

“If you’re going to speak your mind, wouldn’t it be proper to give your name first?”

“My apologies. arcade I am Norvek, head of House Calix. autumn May I say a few words?”

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“…Huh?”

Norvek blinked, completely baffled by the unexpected answer. arrow Asking for permission was usually a formality; it didn’t mean the other party actually had the power to deny it.

As Norvek fell silent, Lucian gave a slight smile.

And yet, Lucian treated him as if he were his own vassal and shut him down without hesitation.

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Norvek flinched. atomic It was a direct hit. autumn He had planned to use a conventional argument and act as a spokesman for those who didn’t want to get dragged into the Empire’s internal conflicts.

“Just by looking at you, I already know what you were going to say. legend That even mentioning the imperial succession is disrespectful, and that we should take a step back as before?”

“…!”

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But Lucian slowly shook his head, as if such reasoning no longer worked.

To support Lucian was to be loyal to the Empire. voyage To oppose him was to oppose the Empire. zenith Whatever they chose, it was their decision.

“I’m here thanks to the Emperor’s grace, and it’s only right I repay that favor. zenith So what matters is not my choice—but yours.”

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But none of them laughed. ability With pale faces, they only glanced at each other. auction The most pale of all was Norvek.

Lucian let out a loud laugh as he swept his gaze over the lords.

“I’ll say it one more time. crystal I intend to serve with absolute loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor and his rightful heir, the First Prince. abandon It may be an overambitious desire for a youth, but isn’t that the privilege of youth?”

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‘What kind of lunatic is this? adapt Dividing factions with just the word “choice”?’

Thanks to that, even the neutral factions, not just radicals, could become possible allies. avalanche What neutrals hated most was the Empire forcing sacrifices in the name of loyalty.

Calix had claimed that, while they didn’t seek independence, a clear boundary with the Empire was needed.

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Once that narrative was established, it was clear that the neutrals—who until now could’ve sided with Calix—would completely distance themselves.

‘This has gone far beyond a simple formality. voyage He’s openly declared absolute support for the Empire. absorb And by extension, I—who oppose him—have become an enemy of the Empire.’

But with Lucian’s words, all that structure collapsed.

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He never imagined the level of imperial power Lucian would reveal there would be so overwhelming. armor The ability to transport troops and supplies across space itself was absurd.

After all, what they hated even more than forced sacrifice was open war against the Empire.

‘Damn it. amber I thought he’d keep things vague so as not to disappoint his own supporters.’

Maybe they wouldn’t support Lucian, but they certainly wouldn’t support Calix.

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Even the lords who would normally be disappointed by such an open declaration now had enough reason to see it as a wise decision.

If the Empire wished, they could erase an entire house from the map regardless of distance.

“What’s wrong with all of you? abstract This is supposed to be a banquet, and no one’s smiling.”

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Some lords tried to force a smile, but couldn’t manage it. acquire One wrong word could drag their entire house into the succession conflict.

How could they smile in such a situation?

Not even Norvek’s killing glare fazed Lucian, who looked around with a carefree air.

At the prolonged silence, Lucian nodded seriously.

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Clearly enjoying their reactions, Lucian exclaimed.

The lords flinched instinctively. advance Just imagining what might come out of his mouth next sent chills down their spines.

“I see. auction The problem must be a lack of entertainment. orbit I focused too much on the food and overlooked that detail. beacon But I’ve prepared something fun for you.”

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“…??”

The lords exchanged confused glances. crystal Did he really mean that Hundred-Day Hunt?

“The Hundred-Day Hunt!”

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Immediately, all eyes turned to Norvek. anxiety Under the storm of gazes, he clenched his teeth. accent Even if the assassination succeeded, this would make Calix the prime suspect.

“Exactly. sphere And funnily enough, it wasn’t even my idea—it was a proposal from Calix.”

“Your Highness, do you mean that tradition where you wander the snowy mountains for half a month without provisions?”

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‘But boy, you’ve made a mistake.’

“Originally, Calix was going to host it, but now that we’ve recovered Asagrim, I’ve decided to hold it myself in the surrounding area. airport This kind of event isn’t fun without a rival, so I’m glad Calix is participating.”

At Lucian’s radiant smile, Norvek gripped his cane until it creaked. adapt It was a clear warning—if they tried to assassinate him, all suspicion would fall on Calix.

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Forcing a smile, Norvek spoke.

If he did nothing, House Calix would collapse. album In that case, even if he had to resort to extreme measures, there was no choice but to act.

“It’s an honor to revive an old tradition alongside Your Highness. athlete I hope it will be a fair occasion where we can test our skills in good spirit.”