Return Duke Frausch - Chapter 71



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Episode 71. Become a lord (4)

“Do you feel burdened?”

“no. It’s not difficult… … .”

The village chief seems to trust me.

Even if you don’t believe it, I have no choice but to say it.

It is a town where there is nothing that can be called a secret.

“So, this Fnaini territory… … .”

The stories that follow.

It had been about two years since the now deceased former lord, Baron Pnaini, took office here.

In order to seek the development of the territory, he worked hard to protect the territory by exterminating monsters and demons.

The territory is an ordinary land with no special products.

It is a place of significantly lower importance in the empire.

“Chief. How many soldiers are in this territory? “What type of monster is invading?”

Monsters are a serious problem.

I don’t even have a knight close to me.

It’s a bit unfair to be struggling alone.

The crown prince is a bastard!

“I’m the head of a small village, so I don’t know the details, but… … When Lord Pnaini was alive in this domain, there were five knights and about a thousand soldiers. However, in the month of Kapros, the god of anger, two moons turned blood-red and demons and monsters ran rampant during the month, during which many soldiers died.”

“… … .”

I feel cheap.

“Then one day, the lord’s son died while fighting monsters. The lord was furious and led elite knights and soldiers into the forest of monsters… … “He never came back.”

You can feel the scent of Dakdol in the way he speaks.

Youngju, the father whose eyes had returned after his son died.

“Currently, there are about 400 soldiers remaining. The only knight left is the lord’s representative, Knight Perorin. Phew… … .”

As he finished speaking, Chief Keron sighed.

“ha.”

I also couldn’t help but sigh at the situation of the territory I was given.

1 knight and 400 soldiers?

The north is full of monsters.

A few dozen knights and 4,000 soldiers were not enough.

“Chief, aren’t you thinking of going to another territory?”

“You’re leaving? Where? This is the hometown handed down to us by our ancestors. If you move to another place, you will have to live as a serf. What parent would want their children to live as serfs? And these fiefdoms have hitherto had low taxes. “If it weren’t for the threat to life, it would be one of the few territories in the empire.”

I nodded at the village chief’s words.

Even if there is a threat of death, it is better to live as a free citizen than as a serf.

“Approximately what is the population of the territory?”

“There is Yeongju Castle where the lord resides and about 20 villages. From what I heard, it will be around 10,000 people.”

“… … .”

Even if it is a knighthood rather than a baronage, it is still believable.

I feel frustrated.

A cursed territory with a small population but overflowing with monsters.

This is my territory.

It’s a curse and I can’t escape before I die.

The perverted prince will not stay still.

“I heard you well.”

Now that I have the information, I think I can go to Yeongju Castle.

Therein lies the final answer.

“Please go and eat at least.”

“Thank you, but we’ll do it next time.”

Leaving the village chief behind with regret, I headed to Yeongju Castle.

The road to travel on Trump.

Because it was the northern part of the continent, there were many coniferous forests.

The foot of a snow-covered mountain range can also be seen in the distance.

Traces of farming remained on a small flat area outside the village.

A scenery like a mountain village in Gangwon-do.

“That’s my house…” … .”

It’s about an hour away from town on horseback.

After passing the fields and hills, the castle comes into view.

A stone castle that looks like a square box built with stone walls.

It is a defensive body with no aesthetic sense at all.

My appetite is bitter.

Arrived at the entrance of Yeongju Castle.

The gates are closed.

Standing on the castle wall are soldiers wearing breast armor, chest armor, and leather armor.

At a glance, you could guess the circumstances of the territory.

“Stop! “Where are you coming from?”

The soldiers on the castle wall, including the watchtower, are holding weapons and asking.

Military discipline is basic.

The armor and weapons are also well-maintained.

They are regular soldiers.

“It’s a passing article. “I’m looking for a place to rest, so open the door!”

I shouted with strength in my voice on purpose.

Soldier testing.

“I’m sorry, but our policy is to check everyone who comes in. Please show me your ID.”

A soldier who appeared to be a senior stepped forward without fear.

The same goes for the surrounding soldiers.

Like it.

“What? How dare you, a mere soldier, block the path of a knight of the Kaishar Empire!”

He shouted as if he were angry.

At the same time, he reached for his weapon.

The soldiers looked nervous.

But the soldier who spoke to me showed no signs of fear.

“According to imperial law, when anyone enters another territory, it is a natural procedure to verify their identity and allow them into the castle. Even if I die here, I cannot break the imperial law or my lord’s orders. “If you can’t verify your identity, you can’t come in!”

The pulpit is awesome.

The other soldiers’ expressions turned cold and their hands reached for their weapons.

A great person found in an unexpected place.

It is rare for a knight to display such spirit.

Much better than the Hwangdo trash knights.

“If it turns out like that, I’ll show you. But I will personally bring this insult to your lord’s attention!”

He made threats until the end.

It’s easier to get a reputation for being strict.

Sigh.

I raised my hand.

A lord’s ring worn on his finger.

I poured my energy into it.

That moment.

Paaaaaa!

A powerful sentence that begins to shine in the air.

Count Frausch Raisel of the Grand Kaishar Empire.

A title ring proof method that only nobles can use.

Coooooo!

After seeing the proof, the soldiers immediately knelt down on the castle wall.

Seeing a count in a country estate like this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

“I committed disrespect. Count!”

When the soldiers heard that he was a count, they all knelt down and asked for forgiveness.

“… … .”

Everyone held their breath.

Their minds will be full of questions.

Why did an Imperial Count come to this country estate alone?

“Wake up! Count Bonn was appointed as the lord of this place. “Please guide me to the temporary lord quickly!”

“Myeong!”

They quickly got up and performed the military ritual.

The word ‘lord’ may be more shocking.

“The lord has arrived! “My lord!!!”

The person next to the gate screamed and disappeared like a gale.

And after a while.

Ride, ride, ride.

A middle-aged man wearing armor rushed over.

“Baron Perorin comes to see his lord, Count Frausch!”

The knight who appeared held his right arm to his chest and made a knightly gesture.

Seeing that, I accepted him as a superior.

I looked at the article.

This person appears to be in his early 40s.

A red-haired man with a strong face.

“Nice to meet you, Sir Perorin. “This is Frausch Raisel, the count appointed here.”

“Welcome, Count.”

“Let’s go to Yeongju Castle.”

“yes!”

We arrived at Rayzel’s territory amidst some commotion.

There’s nothing to see, but it’s the first alien land I’ve ever owned.

Unless one is a traitor, hereditary territory is owned from generation to generation.

It’s quite a turnaround in life.

A loser in a region that was unimaginable on Earth.

Yeongju Castle was worth looking at in its own way.

The castle looked like a square tofu when viewed from the outside.

The walls are strong and high.

It seems that the inner city would not be inconvenient for nobles to live in.

The city inside the castle is also clean and vibrant.

Despite the absence of the lord, it is well managed.

Traces left by the former lord.

“This is the office.”

I looked around the castle and went to the lord’s room.

The lord’s office was located on the second floor of the castle.

A structure with a window on the front.

The moon was visible outside the window.

There are polished spears, swords, and shields hanging on the walls.

A castle like a frontline fortress.

There is not a single common picture to be found in the room.

The atmosphere of the lord’s office alone shows that it is a dangerous place.

Sigh.

I sat on the leather chair in front of the desk in the lord’s office.

I really like the solid feel.

I sat down for a moment and got up from the chair.

And then I looked at the article.

“First of all, I express my deepest condolences on the death of your master, Lord Pnaini.”

“thank you. “My lord, like a knight, chose an honorable death.”

The knight’s voice trembles.

Loyalty has not yet cooled.

“I heard that Baron Pnaini’s associates are still here. Am I right?”

“There is a widow, Madam Joo, and two daughters. You are still staying here because you have nowhere else to go. Now that the lord has arrived, I will take him with me and leave.”

“Are you saying you don’t have any relatives?”

I felt strange when I heard that the driver was leaving with his deceased master’s family.

“The former lord graduated from knight school as a commoner.”

“… … .”

“He was loyal to the empire as a knight and received the title for making a decisive contribution to the victory in a local battle against the Rainis Empire. “My wife is also the daughter of an ordinary knight.”

I understood what Lord Perorin said.

How much wealth would a nobleman who was an honest commoner have amassed?

It was a pity.

“Lord Perorin.”

“Please order.”

“The widow and children can stay in this castle if they wish.”

“!!!”

“I myself am a knight of the Kaishar Empire. Wouldn’t it be a knight’s duty to ignore the family of the baron who died while protecting chivalry? Fortunately, I am not yet married and have no family. Even if they live here, I don’t think it will be inconvenient.”

“The Count’s grace is truly so great… … ! Even the Baron in the basement will be able to close his eyes in peace.”

Sir Perorin shed hot tears.

Once again, I envied the dead baron.

At the same time, my greed for the knight Perorin also grew.

It wouldn’t be easy to meet such a loyal knight!

“However, there is a condition.”

“Please give me your name. A shameful body that could not follow its master to death! “If I go into the forest of monsters and die, I will die!”

An article that answers the expected story.

I looked at him intently.

and.