The Duke’s Madness

The words in the book came alive and took away Arthur’s sight.

[The beginning of Bavaria. Danian Bavaria ended up marrying an angel. The most beautiful woman in the world. A fallen angel who took on a human shell and a horse.]

It was an unfamiliar experience for Arthur, who had never been stunned while looking at letters.

So I wanted to enjoy this feeling a little more, but unfortunately, the words engraved on the book ended here.

Arthur, who was looking at the blank page, woke up and muttered.

‘It ends in the most important scene. As if it was cut off on purpose…’

Arthur closed the book and stroked his chin.

And I looked back at the last phrase of the book again.

‘The angel of this book is… Is it the angel I know?’

I shook my head at the question posed.

The angels described in this book are far from common sense angels.

As proof, the existence that Danian Bavaria was married to was human.

A woman with a pretty face.

Because of that, it might be a metaphorical expression to describe it as an angel.

‘But is it necessary to call me an angel just because I have a beautiful appearance? Maybe he’s really an angel.’

With his thoughts, Arthur pondered again.

Kane said that this book would contain secrets related to Bavaria’s lineage.

And because of that secret, he implicitly hinted that he was aiming for Bayern.

‘in other words···. Kane The reason he’s targeting me is because Bavaria’s lineage is an angel. Is this what you want to say?’

At home, Arthur burst into laughter.

It is natural for Arthur who does not believe in God, but he did not believe in angels either.

In that sense, this assumption was too much of a leap.

‘But it seems worth considering… Kane Dormund. The fact that that person is aiming for Bayern has to do with blood, just to this extent.’

Having concluded, Arthur nodded.

It was a fairly bad harvest, even if you interpret it this way.

‘I couldn’t even find out the reason for this in my previous life.’

After that, Arthur, who left himself in the rocking chair, looked at the sleeping gnome and Undine, then looked away.

A round full moon lighting up the night sky and numerous constellations embroidered around the full moon.

Looking at the overly beautiful scene, Arthur fell into thought again.

Arthur, lost in thought, murmured until the rocking chair creaked.

“Looks like it’s time to leave.”

The appearance of Cain Dormund.

Sparring with Jane Dormund.

These were variables that did not exist in the future, and because of that, Arthur could feel that the situation and flow began to flow in a completely unexpected place.

‘It sounds like the future has changed. That’s also in the direction that the incident progresses much faster than expected.’

And there was no possibility of conversation about the events that would occur in the changed situation.

In the end, I had to pick up a knife and needed strength.

However, the current self was too weak.

‘Jane Dormund… Actually, it’s an embarrassing skill to evaluate as an adversary. The opponents to defeat in the future are Kane Dormund and Can Madrid. Because these two men.’

Not only that, but several forces that threatened the House of Bavaria to help Khan Madrid.

Even compared to them, my skills were low.

Because of that, Arthur did not celebrate today’s victory greatly.

I won, but I realized my limits and there were many things I lacked in many ways.

So I felt the need for more power.

It is a mighty power that can overcome any danger.

‘I can borrow the family’s power, but… After all, there must be a limit, right?’

He could have asked Yonel right away and received the elixir to increase his mana.

But it was not a fundamental solution.

This was because there was a limit to the amount of mana that could be increased with the elixir.

In the end, in order to become as strong as possible for a set period of time, he had no choice but to use his Bavarian lineage.

‘To make the most of that Bavarian lineage… You must have good blood. It’s blood with a different ability.’

And in order to obtain the blood called the lineage, they had to go out into the world.

It is because it is close to luck to meet someone with the same lineage ability as Frakil again in the capital city.

‘The place where people with that lineage gather the most… As expected [Arcane].’

A more unusual lineage, all kinds of abilities.

Furthermore, the largest city in the world full of knights and wizards.

If you go to that city, you will get a chance to ingest the abilities of numerous bloodlines, just like you did in your previous life.

‘Since I did quite a bit there in my previous life, maybe I’ll get better abilities.’

We have already realized how important future information is through several incidents.

That won’t change even if you go to Arcane.

Unlike before, it will be possible to grow much faster and more deliberately.

So the sooner I left the mansion, the better it was.

The problem was how to leave the mansion.

‘hmm… It’s absolutely impossible to run away like this, what should I do?’

It was when time passed like that.

May 13th.

The day of my 17th birthday came suddenly.

* * *

The capital of the empire shuddered once again.

“no···. Really? That Jane Dormund lost to Arthur Bavaria?”

“It’s real! They didn’t lose by a single point, they just played with it!”

“I heard you played with it while making knife marks all over your body? That’s why I heard that damn Jane Dormund even got tired of peeing!”

The reason is, of course, Arthur Bayern and Jane Dormund.

It was because of the sparring of the two great families.

In fact, no one expected Arthur Bayern to win, although there would be ramifications for either side winning.

It was inevitable that Jane Dormund’s swordsmanship was quite well known.

2nd circle at the age of 19.

He was on the verge of not knowing if he could look at the 3rd circle, and his opponent, Arthur Bayern, was mute until just a few months ago.

Arthur Bayern’s victory could never have happened unless a sudden miracle happened.

However, the miracle actually happened, and as the result was completely unexpected, a huge wave swept the entire empire.

Nobles as well as commoners.

The fact that everyone was talking about this couple was proof of that.

It was even said that even the imperial family showed a deep interest in this couple.

Because of that, everyone is Kane Dormund.

I thought that he, who is called the next-generation real power, would never pass this issue over gracefully.

It is because his position, which wielded unbridled power with the authority of the influential second prince as the next crown prince, was shaken by this incident for the first time.

Contrary to expectations, however, Kane did not show any particular movement.

Rather, they canceled the farewell ceremony that had been promised and showed self-respect.

It was a time when various speculations were pouring out once again at the unexpected appearance.

Arthur got out of bed and stared blankly at the window.

[Arthur, hello!]

[…] !]

Arthur came to his senses at the greeting of Undine and the gnomes.

Undine gestured towards Arthur.

[I’ll wash you, Arthur!]

A small spray of water rose in the air, washing Arthur’s face clean.

Arthur, who had driven away his drowsiness, stretched.

‘Hmm… I’m blank.’

Over the past few days, I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been thinking about how to leave the mansion, but I’ve been having trouble sleeping every day.

But yesterday, for some reason, I fell asleep deeply, and thanks to that, my condition was very good.

It was time to sit down and enjoy the warmth of the morning sun.

I heard Anna’s voice.

“Is it okay if I go in, Mr. Gongja?”

“Yes, come in.”

Anna opens the door and enters.

At the same time, Arthur tilted his head.

It was because there was a strange box in Anna’s hand.

“What is it, Anna?”

“… It is a gift. Confucius.”

“gift?”

“yes. however···. I don’t know if you’ll like it. I chose to choose as much as possible…”

Arthur raised his eyes at Anna’s muted expression.

“… Was today my birthday?”

“yes. That’s why I told you to stop practicing last night and go to bed early.”

With these words, Anna smiled softly.

“It’s embarrassing, so don’t open it now, please open it later. It’s not a great gift, so don’t expect it.”

Arthur nodded and touched the gift box.

The heterogeneous paper texture made me feel strange.

“Then shall we go to the restaurant? Confucius?”

“… Okay, let’s go.”

Arthur got up from his seat and moved on.

Anna stood beside him.

Arthur, who was walking to the restaurant, tilted his head.

The Bavarian mansion boasted one of the largest scales in the capital thanks to its endless expansion over the years.

Because of that, it took quite a while to get from my room to the dining room, and in the process, I encountered several attendants each time.

But today was a little different.

“… ?”

There were very few attendants and maids who moved around busily every day.

Arthur, instinctively noticing the abnormality, murmured.

‘what? Could it be that something else happened?’

Arthur’s eyes narrowed as he felt the same way as when Count Dormund visited the other day.

In the midst of it, Anna grabs the hook on the door leading into the dining room and says.

“hmm… Confucius. Just in case, can you not cry because you are so happy?”

“… ? What does that mean, Anna?”

Anna laughs softly.

At the same time, the door of the restaurant, which had been closed, opened and Arthur’s eyes widened.

“surprise-! happy birthday. Little Gongja!”

* * *

Arthur narrows his eyes.

“Happy 17th birthday, So Gongja!”

“It’s not a big deal… this watch. It will come in handy. When you are seventeen, you are also an adult.”

“This is a tie that our chefs saved money to buy. I don’t know if you’ll like it.”

In the meantime, gifts and congratulations pouring in without a break.

Arthur had no reaction to the completely unexpected event.

My head couldn’t accept the unfamiliar thing that I was experiencing for the first time.

However, the Bavarian vassals did not care.

Rather, there were those who burst out laughing while looking at the frozen Arthur.

‘You’re a little sad now.’

‘okay… This is seventeen years old.’

‘I was worried because he was always stiff… I’m glad you know how to look like this.’

Arthur, who had come to his senses in the meantime, answered.

“uh···. thank you?”

It was a time when the hearts of Bavaria’s vassals were naturally warmed by the embarrassment of a small prince who had a corner that was not like a child.

A girl ran towards Arthur.

“brother!”

“Irene?”

“Yeah, it’s Irene, happy birthday!”

With a cry, Irene handed a large teddy bear to Arthur.

It was completely useless from Arthur’s point of view, just a piece of cotton, but when Irene handed it over, the meaning was very different.

“It’s a gift! It’s my favorite doll!”

Arthur stroked Irene’s hair and accepted the teddy bear.

After that, he muttered to himself involuntarily.

‘Not bad. Whether this gift is useful or not.’

Is this why people like to receive gifts?

Along with the thought, the corners of Arthur’s mouth drew an arc and even smiled.

It was a time when everyone had a satisfied smile on Arthur’s face.

The Bavarian vassals surrounding Arthur retreated in unison and opened the way.

Feeling the change, Arthur raised his head and saw Yonel approaching at some point.

“Happy birthday, son.”

Arthur replied with a smile.

“Thank you, Mother.”

“okay···. Then, have you decided what gift to receive?”

Arthur shook his head.

“no. And I already got a present from my mother.”

At his answer, Yonel burst into a light laugh.

Then he handed over a piece of paper and said.

“okay… Then this is the gift I want to give personally.”

“A gift you would like to give personally?”

“It is. The future of our Bayern… And Arthur, your future.”

Arthur’s eyes go up.

At the same time, Yonel’s eyes lit up and he stroked Arthur’s head.

“A gift for that future… It is contained in this stationery. Would you like to try it out?”

Arthur’s gaze turned to the stationery.

After that, I carefully opened the sealed part, and when I saw it, I muttered in surprise.

“uh… This?”