The Duke’s Madness

Yonel asked in surprise.

“… Oh, what do you mean by that? You want to take Arthur to the North?”

“Literally, Arthur, I want to take him and raise him.”

Yonel blinks at his answer.

A friend of her long-lost husband, and a senior who once studied at the same academy.

He was a man called a knight among knights, and he was also a man who never spoke carelessly.

Because of that, I couldn’t understand.

Why did the man who is said to be the idol of all knights in the empire suddenly want to take Arthur and raise him?

‘Even if His Majesty gives an order… If you don’t like me, then the one who never accepted me as a disciple is Holland’s brother?’

When Yonel can’t answer the rush of thoughts, Hollan opens his mouth to explain.

“Leo. It’s not just because of friendship with that friend. I discovered the talent of a swordsman in that kid Arthur, and that talent is unusual, so I am making this suggestion.”

“… A swordsman’s talent? Are you saying that you have the qualities of a knight?”

Hallan nodded.

“exactly. That’s an unusual talent. If you don’t manage… . Enough to hurt yourself.”

Yonel opens his mouth again in surprise.

A talent as a swordsman for Arthur who has just become healthy?

It was hard to believe because of that, but considering the man in front of me hated lies, I couldn’t help but believe it.

‘Then to our Arthur… Do you really have talent as a knight?’

A big smile forms on Yonel’s lips along with the thought.

Having the best knight in the empire discuss his talent is a great honor, even for a duke’s son.

What’s more, if the child with that talent was my son who had a bad body, there was no question.

‘I’ve been feeling better lately… . That change continues in this way.’

With a murmur, it was time for Yonel to open his mouth to answer.

A small hesitation passed through Yonel’s mind.

“… That’s a really good suggestion, brother. Could you give me a little more time?”

“hour? Is there a reason?”

“In my heart, I want to entrust Arthur to my brother right now, but… . I have always respected the wishes of children first.”

Hallan nodded.

“Arthur, I’ll also ask the child’s doctor, that’s what I mean.”

“yes. Just now… . He is a healthy child. I don’t know if that’s why, but I’m always anxious. When will the child’s condition get worse again?”

Yonel looked genuinely sorry.

“So let’s discuss it with Arthur. If that child wants to walk the path of a knight… . Can I ask for Arthur then?”

Hallan gets up from his seat.

Then, bowing politely, he answered.

“I will stay in the capital for the next two days, so please answer me slowly. But you better keep this in mind, Yonel.”

With the warning, Halan’s gaze sank low.

“Arthur’s talent… . That it is very contrary to common sense.”

* * *

Hearing Holland’s proposal, Yonel called Arthur right away.

“Mom-!”

Arthur approached with a big smile.

Seeing that innocent look, Yonel also smiled.

“My son. Isn’t it bedtime?”

“It’s okay because mom called me!”

“Oh, you couldn’t even sleep because of me. Then I’ll finish the story quickly and send it back.”

Yonel stroked Arthur’s head and chose his words for a moment.

Seeing that, Arthur instinctively realized that something had happened.

‘what? Hopefully Holland… Did he break his promise?’

It was when Arthur’s gaze sank low with his thoughts.

A completely unexpected story flows from Yonel’s mouth.

“What is your dream, Arthur?”

“Are you dreaming?”

“Yeah dream. What does my son want to be when he grows up?”

Arthur narrows his eyes.

What dream is it all of a sudden?

With a murmur, Arthur began to ponder.

Do you have any dreams for yourself?

‘hmm… . Come to think of it, I have a dream. A dream to kill all those who threaten our family, starting with the second prince of the empire.’

But I couldn’t tell the truth about this dream.

Arthur sighed moderately.

“Well oh… I don’t know yet..”

“okay? then… How is the article?”

“A knight?”

“A knight who believes in honor. Isn’t it wonderful?”

Arthur tilted his head.

In response, Yonel hesitated for a moment before explaining.

“Actually, your godfather. Holland’s brother has made a suggestion. He wants to take you and teach you.”

“Are you my godfather?”

“okay. Considering that his personality meant he didn’t say anything nonsense… . This is a great opportunity. None of the children of prestigious families would teach unless they had talent.

Arthur exclaimed.

To be precise, he pretended to exclaim.

‘That’s why my mother asked me what my dream was. Holland… To find out if you’re willing to learn from the godfather.’

After finishing his thoughts, Arthur clicked his tongue.

It was because unexpected difficulties came suddenly.

‘This was completely unplanned?’

Sword Master Holland Leverkusen.

It would definitely be a good opportunity to receive sword lessons from him.

That is, under normal circumstances.

‘I have no merit… It’s a sword, because I wielded it to the fullest in my previous life, so I’m past the stage where I can learn from someone.’

It’s hard to say with my own words, but I’ve never thought about losing to anyone in a pure sword fight since awakening to my Bavarian lineage.

In that sense, Holland’s proposal had no merit.

Rather, Leverkusen’s pedigree.

If he let me drink that blood, I would have thought about it for a while.

‘I don’t like that either… What should I do if Count Dormund plays tricks while I’m off to the north?’

Because of that, it was time for Arthur to think about how to properly refuse.

Yonel suddenly opens his mouth.

“But I… . I wish my son would stay with me a little longer.”

Arthur’s eyes go up.

It was thanks to the unexpected answer that came out of Yonel’s lips.

In the meantime, Yonel explains in gibberish.

“that… . It hasn’t been long since my son got well, and I don’t know how long it has been since we had such a happy time.”

“… .”

“So I want to make this time a little more family… Arthur, I want to spend it with you. It would be a bad choice for a mother, but… .”

After he finished speaking, Yonel turned his head away as if he was embarrassed.

Arthur, who was staring at her like that, raised the corner of his mouth.

“I will stay! Mother!”

Yonel is taken aback by the reply that came along with the hug.

“Arthur? But this is a really great opportunity. If you’re answering like this because of what your mother said a while ago… .”

“No! I want to be with you a little longer too!”

Yonel shuts up at the strong answer.

And with tears in my eyes, I murmur.

“I’m sorry, son. Because she is such a weak mother… .”

you’re welcome.

Being a mother like this is the happiest thing in the world.

Arthur, muttering this to himself, did not go back to his room and spent the night with Yonel.

and the next day.

After hearing the answer from Yonel, Hollan burst out laughing.

“hmm… . That’s how it ended up.”

Hollan turned his gaze and looked at Arthur.

“Are you sure you won’t regret it?”

“Yes!”

Halan laughed again at the lengthy answer.

‘You’re acting until the end. It seems that he really has no intention of revealing it.’

With his thoughts, Hollan crosses his arms.

It was when Arthur stared blankly at Holland.

Halan, who was silent, opens his mouth.

“I kept my promise, Arthur.”

“… ?”

“Sooner or later everything will be settled.”

conversation without context.

Because of that, everyone at the scene tilted their heads, not understanding.

Only Arthur smiled brightly and bowed his head.

“Thank you! Godfather!”

Hollan, who burst into laughter once again at the sight, puts out something.

“Take it.”

Arthur tilts his head.

“Is it a knife?”

“Yes, it is a knife. It’s a very old knife, but it has meaning to you.”

Arthur’s eyes widen.

“This knife is your father. This is the knife Leo Bayern used when he was young.”

* * *

Hallan explains.

“I was thinking of handing it over to you someday, but… . Now would be just the right time. take it.”

Arthur carefully reached out and grabbed the knife.

At that moment, the wave-printed handle wrapped around Arthur’s hand.

As Arthur raises his eyes at the feeling of grip, Hollan explains once more.

“It’s not an artifact, but it’s a very nice knife. iron sword. It’s a knife made of stars that flew from space.”

iron sword?

It was the first name I had ever heard of.

However, the strange energy emanating from the sword was enough to cover the unfamiliar name.

Arthur looked at the sword and respectfully bowed his head.

“… Thank you, godfather!”

“Originally it was yours. You don’t have to be thankful, use it well.”

“yes!”

Halan turned to look at Yonel.

“I am leaving like this, but I hope you will be strong in body and mind. Don’t worry too much, I’ll help you with that.”

Yonel smiles.

Arthur, who was next to him, muttered as he looked at Yonel and Hollan.

‘Hollan… no godfather You were a better person than I thought. Keeping promises and giving gifts.’

There was a high probability that they would help in the future.

Of course, this fact had several implications.

If someone the size of Hollan Leverkusen could help, he would be a strong ally in the current situation.

So when Arthur smiled, a sharp gaze pierced the back of his head.

When I turned my head, it was Halan’s granddaughter who fainted in Dalian last time.

I saw Elin Leverkusen.

“joy!”

Snorting, she walks forward.

When Arthur blinked at the sight, Hollan and the Leverkusen vassals all bowed to Yonel.

At that greeting, Jonel and his retainers in Bavaria also bowed their heads.

“I hope to see you better the next time we meet, Your Excellency the Duke.”

Stretching his bent back, Hollan looked at Arthur again.

And then he suddenly asked a question.

“I want to be a little closer next time we see each other, is that okay?”

“Okay!”

“Me too. Then after you get acquainted, can you tell me your secret?”

“That’s not okay!”

Hallan bursts out laughing.

Then, slowly turning around, he left the Bavarian Mansion.

It was when Hollan Leverkusen, called the Lion of the North, returned to his battlefield.

“It’s unfortunate!! Why did I betray… .”

Hollan Leverkusen.

He definitely kept his word.

A traitor who ate the Bavarian family, including the knight Cadillac.

All of them are starting to get kicked out of the family very slowly but surely.

There was clear evidence, so I couldn’t even escape.

When the Bavarian mansion was in disarray because of that, Arthur muttered while smacking his lips.

‘I had to deal with it myself… . But well, I have to be content with this for now.’

It was still too early to come forward.

Looking at it after having a body like this, it was obvious that there would be more losses than gains.

So Arthur focused on training.

In order to collect mana and weave rings, he worked tirelessly.

It was when six months passed by so quickly.

Arthur opened his closed eyes.

Ugh-!

At the same time, a bright blue ring flashed on his chest.

At that strange sensation, Arthur raised the corner of his mouth.

“Finally achieved, Circle 1.”

The stage that divides the realm of swordsmen.

Among the steps, one of the most introductory rings was finally created.

So Arthur slowly felt that the time had come.

‘I can’t play anymore. Because the ring is engraved.’

I don’t know if I didn’t make a circle.

The knights who protect the family will notice abnormalities in my body.

After thinking this far, Arthur stood up.

After that, I moved slowly and walked through the Bavarian family.

The new attendants greet Arthur politely.

Arthur, who received the greetings one by one and moved on, stopped in front of Yonel’s door.

After that, he took a deep breath and carefully knocked.

“Come on in.”

With permission, Arthur opened the door and entered.

Yonel, who was looking at the papers, came towards Arthur in surprise.

Arthur, who stood and looked at it from a distance, opened his mouth.

Smile as much as you can.

“Hello, mother?”

32 years of this life and the last life together.

It was the first time I said hello to my mother without stuttering.