The Duke’s Madness

An untimely commotion broke out in the capital.

It was a small miracle that happened in Bavaria.

Arthur Bayern, regarded as the only heir, finally overcame the disease and stopped stuttering.

It didn’t have that big of a ripple effect, but since the Bavarian family itself is so prestigious, it naturally drew attention.

In the midst of it, the story that perhaps this incident might lead to a new phase of Bayern flowed out.

It was a time when, as time passed and new events began to forget this fact in people’s minds.

Arthur Bayern’s new butler.

Anna Kraft got up early in the morning, washed her face, combed her hair, and put on the suit she had ironed last night.

After checking the mirror for the last time, Anna passed the Bavarian mansion that had not yet woken up and headed for the backyard.

Whiik-!

At that moment, a strange sound pierced my ears.

Anna raised her head to a man.

No, I looked at the boy.

Whiik-!

The movements of the boy wielding the wooden sword were extremely sharp.

There was also a sharpness that could not be thought of as a sword wielded by a boy at that age.

Because of that, Anna had no choice but to stick out her tongue.

‘… Who would believe me if I told you that he was a small worker who stuttered until a few months ago?’

It was time for Anna to wait for Arthur’s training to end with her thoughts.

Arthur, who had been wildly swinging his sword, stood tall.

Then, looking at the ring on his chest that was empty, he murmured.

‘hmm… It’s over. Is it because there is only one ring?’

Going beyond swordsmen, those called knights deal with mana.

That mana strengthened the bodies of the knights and swordsmen, and allowed them to unleash their swords when they reached a certain level.

‘The standard for a circle that can release sword energy is 5 circles. Until then, the body can be strengthened.’

So, since Arthur completed the 1st circle ring, he was increasing the rapport between the body and mana every day.

The fastest way to get stronger is to accumulate mana and increase the number of rings, but you can’t build up mana in a short period of time unless you take a huge elixir.

Instead, there was a way to forcibly increase the speed at which mana accumulates, albeit very slightly.

It was to exhaust all the mana accumulated in the body and accept it anew.

‘Inefficient and ignorant way… But for now, if I don’t do this, there’s no other way, so I can’t help it.’

Arthur, who licked his lips, turned his head.

At that moment, Undine, who was playing with the gnomes next to Arthur, whispered.

[Arthur, Anna is here!]

‘huh. It seems that morning has already come.’

In response, Undine carefully advised.

[Shouldn’t you get some sleep? I haven’t been able to sleep for almost two months already, and I’m worried that I’ll faint.]

‘are you okay. And if you fall down, Undine will heal you.’

The water spirit with a big smile hovered over Arthur’s head.

At that gesture of joy, Arthur shrugged and approached Anna.

Anna lowered her head and held out a towel as if she had been waiting.

“Thank you, Anna.”

Arthur looked up at Anna’s greeting.

“Hey, little prince?”

“yes?”

“I’ve said it before, but… . You can feel free to talk to me.”

Arthur tilted his head and asked.

“Are you uncomfortable?”

“… no. I’m just saying this because of the eyes around me.”

At her advice, Arthur thought for a moment.

‘hmm… . I think it’s strange. An aristocrat who treats his butler with respect.’

I was naturally reminded of it.

Why did you end up using honorifics no matter who you met?

The reason was very simple, it was a slip of the tongue.

‘When I was crazy, I used to speak without going through my brain.’

So it wasn’t just once or twice that I was in trouble.

He suddenly brought up words that only he should think about, and broke the atmosphere by saying something out of context.

Because of that, it was Arthur who naturally began to use dignified words.

‘If I speak up, at least it won’t look rude…’ But now I don’t have to.’

Now that I’ve come back to my senses, I don’t need to speak in a respectful way.

It’s hard to change habits right now, but it is.

Arthur, having made a decision, opens his mouth.

“Okay, Anna. From now on, I will try to speak comfortably. It’s a habit, so I can’t change it.”

Anna smiled brightly and nodded her head.

After that, the two of them left the gymnasium and headed to the restaurant.

As the morning sun went down to noon, the dormant Bavarian mansion was revived again.

Because of that, many people were walking around the mansion, and they all found Arthur and said hello.

“Meet the Sogongja.”

Every time Arthur did, he stopped and greeted them equally politely.

He greeted her so politely that the maids who had just entered the duke’s house raised their eyes in amazement.

Every time that happened, Anna stepped in to mediate the situation, and ended up being about 10 minutes late for her breakfast appointment.

However, Yonel and Irene, who had come and waited, didn’t care and smiled.

“Come on, Arthur. Did you have a good morning workout?”

“Yes, mother.”

The answer brought a smile to Yonel’s lips.

Her happy smile made even Anna, who was watching her, feel better.

“The knights always praised you. I would also add that learning the 1st circle on your own is an impossible area unless you are a genius.”

“Really?”

“So he said he was sorry. He wondered why there was no swordsmanship teacher, saying that he had to take care of such a talent… .”

Yonel, speechless, quietly suggests.

“You still don’t have the heart to hire a swordsmanship teacher, do you?”

“yes. Now I want to practice a little more by myself.”

Yonel pondered for a moment at the firm answer, then nodded.

“When the heart is strong, the will must be taught. This mother is always waiting.”

After that, the meal started.

Various stories were exchanged, and laughter blossomed.

That appearance was quite far from the dining table of an ordinary aristocratic family, and because of that, the vassals around them put a smile on their lips without realizing it.

It was time for everyone to enjoy breakfast in such a good mood.

Arthur asks.

“mother. Can I go out today?”

Yonel said as he sipped his coffee for dessert.

“You mean today? You go out often these days.”

“There are many strange things out there. Watching them makes you lose track of time.”

Yonel ponders over the answer.

However, he soon nodded and agreed.

It’s already been a month since Arthur went out.

It wasn’t right to stop him now, and since it had been six months since Arthur stopped stuttering, it was also time to experience the world.

‘Since he did it first, we have to trust him and push him.’

After finishing his thoughts, Yonel looks at Anna.

“Take care of your son, Anna.”

Anna, who was guarding Arthur’s back, flinched and replied.

“I understand, Your Excellency.”

After hearing the answer, Yonel gets up from his seat and hugs Arthur tightly.

“Have a happy day today. my sweet son.”

* * *

With Yonel’s permission given, Arthur and Anna immediately prepared to go out.

Arthur, wearing a white shirt and a black cape, tilted his head at the bowler hat Anna gave him.

“You have to use it, don’t you?”

“It is a fashionable fashion in the capital these days. In one set with the clothes Confucius is wearing now.”

“You mean you have to write it?”

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t wear it, but considering the fact that you have to cover your face, it would be better to use it.

You can cover your face with a hat like this?

He had doubts, but quickly covered them up without saying anything.

From what I’ve seen, Anna, the new butler, is very fashion conscious.

It wasn’t particularly bad for Arthur, so there was no reason to reject it.

Putting the hat on like that, Anna quietly admired.

“It really suits you, Gongja-nim.”

“thank you. Shall we go out then?”

With these words, Arthur left the room, followed by Anna.

After leaving the Bavarian mansion, Anna asked.

“Where shall we take you, Bocchan?”

“Let’s go to the teahouse we used to go to every day.”

Anna takes the lead in answering.

Arthur followed.

After walking for about 10 minutes, I was able to enter the downtown area.

Beep profit!

Beep beep beep!

The sound of car horns and shoe heels echoed in my ears.

It was the largest downtown area in the capital, and Anna aroused tension.

I didn’t think something would happen in the middle like this, but the person who followed me was a duke’s son-in-law.

Considering that status, that nonsense could have happened.

‘Originally, I had to move with the knights of my family… ‘Because the boy stubbornly refuses to do that.’

Anna, who was very nervous, was able to guide Arthur to the teahouse only after shedding a cold sweat.

“Would you like a window or a private room, sir?”

“A private room, please.”

At Arthur’s answer, the waiter ushered the two into a private room.

The small room had a fairly luxurious sofa and table.

The waiter who came along asked the question again.

“What would you like to drink?”

“Two cups of hot tea, please.”

At Arthur’s words, the waiter bows his head and leaves the room.

In the meantime, Anna let out a sigh of relief, and it was time to wipe away the sweat running down her forehead.

Arthur asks.

“You look tired. How about sitting down and resting for a while?”

“How could I be in the same place as the young master… .”

“Every day we sit together, drink tea together, and we give the same answer every day. Anna.”

Anna shuts her mouth.

To my shame, because Arthur was right.

On the outings he had been out for a month, he sat across from Arthur every day, taking time to relax.

Thoughtful, Anna lowered her stance.

“Then excuse me… .”

Arthur nodded and opened the book he had brought.

It was when 10 minutes, 30 minutes, and an hour passed like that.

Arthur twirls his fingers.

At that moment, Anna’s gaze blurred and she collapsed on the table, trying to overcome boredom and drowsiness.

After confirming that Anna had passed out, Arthur stood up.

“Please, Mr. Gnome.”

The black fairy above Anna’s head silently flapped its wings.

Arthur, who put Anna to sleep with the help of the earth spirit gnome, quietly left the tea house.

Buzzing buzz-!

The noise of the busy street he had just seen hit Arthur’s ears.

Arthur passed the street very familiarly.

After walking for about 10 minutes, I heard a beggar’s swear words instead of car horns.

In the changed atmosphere of the street, Arthur put on a mask he had secretly kept.

After that, as we walked out again, a beggar approached and asked cautiously.

“Are you here?”

“yes. Is everyone gathered?”

“Everyone is gathered. I will see you.”

With the answer, the beggar enters a corner alley.

Arthur followed suit.

The beggar, who had been circling around for a long time, soon guided Arthur to District B-21, which was called the Harlem of the capital, and to the [Adun Gang], the fifth largest group of beggars in that district.

“You worked hard. Here’s a tip.”

Arthur flicked a silver coin and handed it to the beggar.

The beggar smiled and bowed his head.

In the meantime, a man walked out among the beggars sleeping with their boats out on the street.

The leader of the Adun gang.

It was Adun.

“It’s a nice lunch. customer.”

Arthur responds to Adun’s greeting.

“Yes, good lunch. So what did you find today?”

* * *

Adun doesn’t respond readily and rolls his eyes.

Seeing that, Arthur took out a gold coin this time and bounced it at Adun.

A big smile hung on Adun’s lips at the sight of the glittering gold.

‘You’re really sure about one calculation. Even today will be the last day.’

With a murmur, Adun recalled his first meeting with this strange guest.

‘It was exactly what came in. Because one of our gang started a fight.’

Even though the guest had a voice that hadn’t yet gone through puberty, he defeated dozens of Adun’s gang with a single blow.

At that amazing skill, Adun lay flat and begged for his life, and the customer in front of him made an offer as if he had been waiting.

‘I’ll forgive you if you find one person, how about it?’

The bizarre relationship with the guest that started like that lasted for a month.

Every time a customer came, they gave money to find the person, and the beggars looked for the person as much as possible while waiting for the customer to come.

‘At first, I was afraid of cheating… I can’t even dream of that when I look inside his hands.’

Adun was a poor and clever man, and he instinctively sensed that the customer in front of him was a very dangerous person.

So, he mobilized his abilities and tried to fulfill the request of the customer.

‘If a powerful person tries to trick us by giving us money… There’s no need to cheat.’

Greed is also pampered when it becomes a competency.

Having finished his thoughts, Adun slowly opened his mouth.

“In conclusion, I think I finally found it.”

Arthur’s eyes widen at the answer.

“really? Where are you now?”

“Looks like they’re hiding in the [Hardun gang] over there. The black skin and red eyes that the customer mentioned. A man who looked exactly the same had been staying with the gang for days.”

Arthur raised an eyebrow at his explanation.

‘Finally found. Warlock Frakil.’

As expected, it seemed that he had been hiding and working here in Area B-21.

Because of that, Arthur muttered without hiding his anticipation.

‘The pedigree… You should keep it well. I have to use it from now on.’

A bloodline to return to the past and absorb a second time.

Its lineage ability was to put ‘armor’ on its skin.