The Duke’s Madness

Ian raised a question.

“Isn’t it too much of a jump?”

“Do you see that too?”

“The mute is at the center of the case, but the mute is the mute.”

“Did the youngest get beaten up?”

“It is quite possible. Dumb but… . Wasn’t the youngest beaten by that mute once before?”

Kane burst out laughing.

As Ian said, Bill, the youngest, was beaten once by a mute Confucius five years ago.

‘Small Gongja… Before the child’s illness gets worse.’

Considering this circumstance, my guess was correct.

‘then… . Is there a third party?’

Kane nodded at the new home.

It seemed to be the most reasonable opinion at the moment.

A third party beyond your expectations.

The most plausible story was that he found out Sevischan’s true identity and prevented this situation.

Of course, this was just one of many assumptions.

Everything was still shrouded in a veil, so I thought it would be best to just guess.

After organizing his thoughts like that, Kane ordered Ian.

“From this time on, don’t do anything stupid to Bayern.”

“… father?”

“Why?”

“Are you going to give up Bayern just because of this?”

Kane shrugged.

“Is Bayern our target?”

“… ?”

“Isn’t our goal a little higher?”

“sorry.”

“If you want to aim for the top, you have to be more thorough than you are now. Eliminate all variables and make the cause a success.”

In response to his reply, Ian bows and withdraws.

Kane, who had been looking at it, turned his gaze away.

The huge imperial palace came into his field of vision.

“Anyway, we will be the ones who laugh at the end, so there’s no need to rush. slowly and surely… It would be better to get rid of all the variables.”

With these words, Kane rose from his seat.

Then he called someone and ordered it.

Arthur Bayern.

It was an order to observe the changes that had taken place in the child.

* * *

After Sebastian became an asshole, six months had passed.

During this time many changes have taken place, which Arthur sees with great satisfaction.

‘Has it changed too much from the past I knew?’

Most notable is the mother.

It is said that Yonel Bayern, unlike before, is making up his mind and cutting off his duties as a duke.

She was very uncomfortable with the title of duke given to her in her previous life.

It was natural for her to have lived a life far from power in the first place.

But after the poisoning incident, she changed noticeably.

Although he still struggled with the position of duke, he did not run away.

And these changes showed the effect of catching the faltering Bavarian family.

‘The number of people who ignore my mother has noticeably decreased.’

However, the change did not end here.

Sebastian became an asshole, and Arthur was able to act much more freely than before.

Thanks to that, I was able to concentrate on the treatment of my body, and the results were tremendous.

Originally, the body that was treated at the age of 27 was completely treated at the age of only 15 years old.

[Arthur finally… !]

[…] !!!]

Arthur nodded at the congratulations of the spirits.

At that moment, I felt a refreshing sensation completely different from before.

magic for wizards.

It was a mysterious aura called mana by the knights.

Arthur smiled at the energy that he couldn’t feel in his broken body.

‘Feeling this energy… . I can finally make a circle.’

A circle that represents the mastery of swordsmen.

Once this circle is created, you will be able to hold the sword once again.

What this meant was great.

‘Traitors in the family. It means the time to get them out is getting closer.’

It was when Arthur’s eyes lit up with a murmur.

newly appointed butler.

I heard Anna’s voice.

“young master. The family lord is calling.”

“Are you my mother?”

“He wants to have dinner with you.”

Arthur nodded and stood up.

Then, I got out of the door and headed to the restaurant.

“My son!”

Yonel, whom I met after a week, smiled.

Her face was thinner than before.

“Mom, where are you sick?”

“huh? Am I sick?”

“Your face is pale!”

Yonel patted Arthur’s head with a very moved face.

“no. It’s because I’m busy with work these days.”

“Take a break and do it!”

“okay. I guess I’ll have to take a break for my son’s sake. however… .”

Silent, she looked up at Arthur in admiration.

“You are tall again. Shouldn’t this mother look up at all now?”

Irene, who was next to her, reacted.

“Did you grow taller again?”

“huh? Are you taller?”

“also!? Irene isn’t growing up!”

Everyone around her burst into laughter at her cry.

In the midst of it, Yonel picked up a spoon.

“Only good things happen these days. I wish that this would continue to happen in the future.”

The three families sat around the table and ate, then moved to have a tea time.

When I burst into laughter watching Irene’s tricks, a member of the Bayern Council appeared and bowed.

“dismissal. I have come because you called me.”

Arthur’s gaze returned to Yonel.

There is only one reason why a lawmaker would appear at the tea time of the duke’s family.

‘It’s probably to check my physical condition.’

This prediction was correct.

“Son. I went to see the doctor two weeks ago, but let’s see one more.”

“Your mother!”

Arthur moved and sat down in front of the councilor.

The doctor who was examining Arthur’s body immediately burst into admiration.

“The pulse flow and condition are no different from ordinary people!”

Surprised Yonel asked hastily.

“Are you sure Genga?”

“That’s right. dismissal. In fact, you’ve shown rapid improvement before, but this condition you’ve shown in recent months… . It seems that I can only explain it as a miracle bestowed by God.”

At the senator’s words, Yonel sat down in his seat, touching his forehead.

Surprised, Arthur reflexively approached, and Yonel hugged him and muttered.

“Thank you, son… .”

The lawmaker who was watching also gave advice with a smile.

“Now, slowly, moderate exercise doesn’t seem to be bad. If you don’t move your body during this period of growth, your muscles won’t develop properly.”

“It’s an exercise… .”

Concerned about the doctor’s advice, Yonel asked Arthur.

“son. Would you like to practice with your mother?”

“Which one?”

Yonel laughs.

“This is shooting practice. It’s not hard, it’s comfortable… Target practice.”

* * *

Jonel Bayern’s explanation followed.

“My son… I don’t know, but Bavaria traditionally holds hunting competitions every few days, and that will be in a few days.”

“… … .”

“Until last year, we didn’t hold this event… … . We need to keep these traditions going. For our son and daughter.”

Arthur burst into admiration at Yonel’s explanation.

‘and… Maybe my mother has changed more than me?’

I knew she would change, but to be so actively involved in family affairs was frankly surprising.

Wasn’t it my mother who always weighed the responsibility on her shoulders?

Because of that, there was no reason for Arthur to reject this offer.

Anyway, I had to adapt to the body of 15-year-old Arthur Bayern.

Moderate exercise was a welcome thing.

It was time to wait for shooting practice with Yonel.

Finally, the promised day arrived, and Arthur and Yonel headed to the backyard with the Bavarian vassals.

Signs and several guns were lined up in the large backyard, presumably prepared in advance.

Arthur, who had been staring at them, averted his gaze.

The grim-looking man had a benevolent smile on his lips.

“Your Excellency the Duke. You need to lower your stance.”

Cadillac Lynan.

He was one of the traitors Sebastian had told me about, a knight of Bavaria.

“I don’t know what a gun is, and you have to shoot it in an orderly posture to draw a proper gun. But the duke’s posture is very wrong right now.”

Arthur, who had been watching him quietly, stroked his chin.

‘hmm… A traitor is a teacher.’

If you didn’t know the facts, you would have thought it was an excellent article.

Acting as an honest knight and guiding Yonel, there was no loyalist.

‘That’s why it’s tricky… If I had done something, I would have caught the pod and put it away.’

In fact, not just Cadillac, but all traitors.

They pretended to be Bavarian loyalists and fooled the people of this family.

‘I have to get rid of them, but that’s why it’s not easy.’

I knew he was a traitor, but there was no proof.

Even if there was evidence, the current self did not have the strength to knock them out.

Arthur, who was worried about that, licked his lips and muttered.

‘Since I’m healed, can I just assassinate you?’

Arthur, who was seriously thinking, shook his head.

The Cadillac in front of me is a 5th circle knight.

The current self, who had not even formed a circle, was not an opponent he could do anything about.

So it was time for Arthur to observe the situation for several days without making any hasty moves.

Weekend morning as time goes by.

Arthur, who visited the restaurant for a meal with his family, opened his eyes in surprise at the unexpected appearance.

“… ?”

It was because there were other people sitting in the restaurant besides Irene and Yonel.

But the face was very familiar.

Arthur shook his head and murmured.

‘Why is the Sword Master here?’

* * *

An elderly gentleman who occupies a seat in a restaurant where only blood relatives of the Bavarian family can enter opens his mouth.

“Ohh… . A lot has changed since I couldn’t see it. Are you really Arthur Bayern?”

At these words, Yonel, who was next to me, smiled brightly.

Heaven helped me, and my condition is getting better day by day.”

“… Looks like it. Your Excellency Duke. I am really glad that one worry was relieved.”

After answering, the old gentleman turned his gaze back to look at Arthur.

Arthur pretended not to notice the persistent gaze and went to his seat and sat down.

And I remembered.

‘Marquis of Holland Leverkusen. The commander-in-chief and sword master in charge of the northern part of the empire… . Why did you come?’

future.

There are a total of 7 sword masters in the empire.

One of them was the Marquis of Leverkusen, Holland.

A shield and sword that protects the empire from the brutal barbarians beyond the northern snowfields, he was an active soldier despite being over fifty years old.

So Arthur couldn’t help but tilt his head.

Why is such a person on Bavarian Street early in the morning?

It was when Arthur raised his spoon with a question.

Yonel opens his mouth.

“Irene Arthur. say hello The Marquis of Leverkusen, Holland, is someone who has maintained a close relationship with the Duke of Bavaria for a long time.”

Arthur raises his eyes.

This was the first time that Arthur, who knew the information about the future, had heard it.

Meanwhile, an elderly gentleman boasting a stylish mustache.

The Marquis of Holland Leverkusen opens his mouth.

“To be precise, I have a deeper connection with your deceased father. From your point of view… . okay. You could also see him as a godfather.”

A subtle remark that draws a line but does not draw a line.

Because of that, Yonel put an ambiguous smile on his lips.

However, I tried to evoke the atmosphere without showing any further reaction.

Fortunately, Holland Leverkusen did not break the atmosphere and had a pleasant conversation with Yonel.

As if not interested in the conversation, Irene whimpered and hugged Arthur.

Arthur was still keeping an eye on Hollan and comforted Irene.

“… In any case, thank you Sir Holland. Please personally visit us for our ducal family’s hunting competition.”

“With Your Excellency’s determination, how difficult would it be to take a step without being able to help?”

“no. Taking steps like this… . I think I know what it means now.”

Instead of answering Yonel’s words, Hollan drank the tea.

Seeing that, Yonel clapped his hands.

“Then why don’t we go out into the backyard and have another cup of tea? Let the children in, and have a light conversation before leaving.”

At Yonel’s suggestion, Hollan was shaping his beard, then glanced back at Arthur.

And after thinking about it for a while, I asked.

“Before that, can I talk to this kid, Arthur?”

“… With Arthur?”

“I’m the son of a friend I haven’t seen in a while, and I want to check my physical condition myself.”

Yonel smiles brightly.

“That’s a good thing. Then, please stay with my son in the restaurant for a while. I will bring light refreshments and tea.”

Yonel gets up from his seat and leaves the restaurant with Irene.

The cooks who were waiting for her gesture also rushed out.

Thanks to this, Arthur, who had a private meeting with Hollan, greeted him.

“hello! Your Excellency Holland Leverkusen!”

Hallan’s gaze narrows.

“Your Excellency? The acting is superb.”

“… ?”

“Don’t think of cheating. I already noticed.”

Holla Leverkusen.

The sharp eyes of a knight called the Sword Master scan Arthur.

“That means that all the poison in your body is gone and you no longer stutter.”

Silence falls with the answer.

In the midst of it, Arthur narrowed his eyes.

“… .”

It was time for Hollan to open his mouth once again in that subtle atmosphere.

Arthur, who raised the corner of his mouth, broke the silence first.

“what? How did you know? That I’m acting?”