CH 117

while staying in the capital (1)

The war with Hector is over.

Upon hearing the news of Roman Dmitry's return to the capital, Hans, with the permission of Baron Romero, went straight to the capital.

even then

It was a time when Roman's achievements were not well known.

Baron Romero was very concerned about his son and hoped he would send Hans to take care of Roman.

So Hans arrived in the capital.

While he was cleaning out the accommodation that the royal family had taken care of in advance, he suddenly met a person who came to him.

" Master Lauren?"

"Hans."

It was Lauren Dmitry.

He, who still had a youthful face like when he left Dmitry, lingered around Hans and asked about his petty conversation.

At first, it was family greetings.

Is your father well, and does your mother have any special problems? As Hans already knew that Lauren Dmitry had contacted the family a few days ago, he knew he had something for him.

waited

Let me tell you first.

After a long, meaningless conversation, Lauren Dmitry spoke in a cautious voice.

"By the way, Hans."

"Say it."

"Did anything special happen to Roman while I was away for the capital? No, the Roman brother I remember had no interest in swordsmanship at all, but I saw him return to the capital a while ago while being escorted by guards. According to people... Roman said he defeated Hector's ranker.

He hesitated several times while speaking.

believed it wasn't true.

Despite seeing with his eyes and hearing with his ears, Lauren Dmitry could not readily accept Roman's changed appearance.

Hans said.

"A lot of things happened to Dmitry while Master Lauren was gone. I think the master may have heard the rumors spreading around the world too. He broke his marriage with the Lawrence House, waged a war with the Barco House, defeated Homer, and this time went to the Southern Front and made a remarkable achievement. The people who knew Master Roman think it was a lie, but all of that is not even the slightest lie."

" Is that real?"

Yes. How can I tell a lie to the master? Thanks to Master Roman's changed course, Lord Romero has been really happy lately. Why not meet them in person instead of just talking like this? I heard you're coming home tonight. If you meet him in person, you will be able to see how Master Roman has changed."

On Hans's suggestion.

Lauren Dmitry averted her gaze.

no. That's fine."

It was an ambiguous reaction.

He said it was okay with his mouth, but seeing Hans's reaction, hesitating seemed to be different from words.

finally.

Lauren Dmitry did not state the purpose.

After hesitating for a while, he left the dormitory, telling Hans to work hard.

* * *

Hans had been with Dmitry for many years.

Most of that time was devoted to Roman, but over the years, I knew the inclinations of the masters of Dmitry.

'Something is wrong.'

Lauren Dmitry.

He is a gentle-hearted person.

Dmitry's three sons were all born with different tendencies.

Roman and Rodwell still inherited their father's fiery and strong temperament, but Lauren Dmitry grew up as a son different from the two older brothers, who had a father's desire to have a daughter.

Exactly like her mother.

He is careful and does not act hastily in everything, but sometimes he is timid enough to be stuffy and rotten.

Hans sees it.

If Lauren Dmitry came to visit him, it seemed like there was a big problem.

So I found out for myself.

As a result of investigating through the Royal Academy, it was not difficult to find out what Lauren Dmitry's troubles were.

that fact.

Hans said to Roman.

"It seems that Master Lauren is being bullied by her classmates at the academy. Even in the old days, Master Lauren fell to the floor and broke her knee, but she never said that she was in pain. However, such a master came to me and asked about Master Roman for a while. I think I wanted to ask for help, but I couldn't ask what the problem was."

Royal Academy.

heard well

As a gateway that must be passed in order to succeed, all the nobles of the Cairo Kingdom admitted their children to this place.

A place where future powers will gather. For this reason, the problems that arise in human relationships did not cease at the Cairo Royal Academy.

The sons of aristocrats in the central government openly discriminated against other aristocrats, and especially those from the outskirts, such as Lauren Dmitry, did not treat them as nobles.

By the way.

It would be different if he proved his skills like Rodwell Dmitry, but Lauren Dmitry had neither the skills nor the background.

The situation was obvious.

Hans did not deliberately bring up the sensitive issue and asked in a earnest voice.

" young master. It may be presumptuous, but could you please meet Master Lauren?"

Meeting Lauren.

It was an unplanned plan.

Roman was planning to return to Dmitry shortly afterward, but an unexpected presence suddenly appeared before his eyes.

'Lauren Dmitry. I said that I was the youngest brother with an age difference.'

recollected

The relationship wasn't bad.

Rodwell Dmitry denies Roman's existence and responds that even though he is the second son, Roman will not be deprived of even a single right.

From then on, the skeletal conflict between the brothers had already begun.

In the process of fierce competition between Roman and Rodwell, Roman reached his limit and eventually fell into hell.

On the contrary.

Lauren had nothing to do with the competition for power.

Regardless of the age difference, Lauren Dmitry followed his older brothers and showed no interest in power.

'You don't have to take care of him just because he's a younger brother.'

but.

immediate family

Based on memories he had never experienced before, he didn't want to take care of his younger brother affectionately, but at least as someone who inherited Dmitry's surname, he thought it was worth meeting Lauren at least once.

That's a place to evaluate Lauren Dmitry.

Baek Joong-hyeok showed the brutality of ascending to the apex by killing all his brothers who threatened his life, but on the contrary, he readily accepted new connections such as Hans and Baron Romero, who gave him positive emotions.

criterion for judgment.

It was decided by the present self.

Just because she has Dmitry's surname, Roman will not help Lauren in her troubles.

I know. Let's see each other."

young master!

Hans smiles broadly.

Roman thought that perhaps because it was Hans's request, he might have granted it.

* * *

When Roman was resting.

There was someone who was busy.

'The signing of Roman Dmitry has been postponed indefinitely. However, there is still a way to score points from the Marquis Benedict.'

It was Count Fabius.

He was actively promoting the conciliation of Roman, but became a duck egg in the Nakdong River due to Roman's declaration.

in such a situation.

He came up with a new solution.

'People are all looking at only Roman Dmitry, but in fact, his subordinates were also formidable talents. It was really frustrating at first. Dmitry is a family on the outskirts, but it's hard to find talented people who are hard to find even in the capital, following Roman Dmitry. If you convince them, the Marquis Benedict will surely be very pleased.'

in the middle of the battlefield.

Count Fabius looked carefully.

As soon as the order to help Roman was issued, his men slaughtered the enemies with overwhelming force.

Especially Chris.

The presence was palpable.

He, who was once called Dmitry's genius swordsman, was only a nameless man in the capital, but it was thrilling to see him cut down Hector's Aura swordsmen at the same time.

No matter how much he thought about it, Chris never looked over 20.

In fact, while other beings didn't shine when Roman Dmitry defeated Butler at the age of his mid-20s, Chris's growth far surpassed that of a sufficiently similar age group.

It was certain.

Chris was a talent that any nobleman in the capital would welcome with open arms.

'This is the field experience. If I hadn't gone down to the Southern Front myself, I would have thought that only Roman Dmitry was a gift that would please the Marquis Benedict. Let's attack Roman step by step. Roman's men, including Chris. If we make them our side and order them to slowly convince Roman, then I can become a figure trusted by the Marquis Benedict at once.'

One step and two gains.

Laughter kept coming out.

I didn't think of rejection.

Why?

It wasn't Roman Dmitry, and guys like Chris had the confidence to make an offer they couldn't refuse.

Roman and his men.

It was only a matter of time now to convince them.

* * *

Roman gave Chris and his crew a vacation.

fierce war.

He was entitled to compensation and paid a huge amount of vacation money, so the soldiers were scattered and enjoyed a break.

Kris.

He was left alone in the training ground.

Recalling the memories of the Southern Front, it was impossible to rest.

'When I first met the master. The master was clearly within reach of me. So I promised myself that I would surpass my master at any time, but in a short time, the master reached a different level than me.'

It was shocking.

Battle with Butler.

It is common sense for Roman to lose, but Chris somehow had the belief that Roman would win.

just as expected.

Butler fell down, splattering blood.

A five-star swordsman that Hector is proud of.

He lost against Roman Dmitry, who was not much different from him just half a year ago.

how.

How is that possible?

I tried to understand it in my head, but there was no answer.

'What is certain is that I am developing rapidly by the side of the master. I just looked at the master's back and followed him. Over the past half year, even I have achieved incredible growth. I still don't understand the situation I'm going through. The master shows a speed of development that goes beyond common sense, and all the knowledge he tells me is worth a treasure.'

island battle.

This is not the knowledge that the baron's family on the outskirts should possess.

If it had been Dmitry's in the first place, it was clear that the Dmitry family would have made a name for themselves as a master swordsman.

That is to say.

It means that Roman made it.

As if doubting the principle of the aura, Roman Dmitry showed the aspect of a pioneer in creating a new world.

blast furnace.

His choice was right.

I was convinced that I could develop just by following Roman Dmitry, and I didn't want to stop at the image of myself getting stronger every moment.

If you show any negligence.

Roman Dmitry seemed to be heading into a world beyond his reach.

The goal is to defeat him.

It's sincere.

So, at the training ground where everyone left, he swung his sword.

That was then.

"Are you Chris?"

It was a familiar voice.

Turning his head, Count Fabius was looking at Chris with a friendly smile.