The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 21



Only Krnovel

Episode 21 6. Back to Cheonghae Castle (2)

4.

Charon entered Halo’s office with Jeras.

Inside the office, Halo and his three sons were already seated.

Halo, wearing a luxurious tuxedo, looked at his grandson who entered the office.

“Are you here? You must be tired from your mission, but I called you because I wanted to ask you something in person.”

“No, Grandfather. I was inspecting the magic passage in the training room. If Grandfather calls, I have to come even if I’m sleeping.”

“Okay, sit on the chair in front of you.”

At Halo’s words, Charon slowly nodded and sat down in the empty chair.

Right next to Pale.

As soon as I sat down on the chair, I felt two eyes on me.

It was my uncles. They didn’t show it, but they were still wary of Charon.

‘It also seems like the sense of vigilance has increased significantly.’

Given his remarkable growth, this may in some ways be a natural result.

As Charon sat down quietly with such thoughts, Halo began to speak.

“I heard that you successfully completed your first mission in the Baronial Territory of Belus. And I also heard that you demanded a share of the magic stone mine in return for the request. I just have a few questions.”

It was more of a reprimand than a compliment.

“You were not qualified to negotiate on behalf of the family. You were not even in a position to take responsibility for anything since you had not even had a coming of age ceremony. Didn’t you know that?”

Halo began to pressure Charon, almost like an interrogation, by pointing out his faults.

I thought this was a place to congratulate the ball, but isn’t this just a place for a grandfather to scold his grandson?

‘Is this how it comes out?’

Caron let out a small breath, hiding his smile. Then he answered in a low voice.

“No, my lord. That is not true.”

First of all, let’s get the titles straight.

A position to reprimand a member of the family as the head of the household. It is more correct to call him the head of the household than grandfather.

“I had no intention of negotiating on behalf of the family.”

“Have you never considered that your insolent attitude is disrespectful to Baron Belus and his son? You have brought shame upon the family.”

A blatant rebuke.

At Halo’s sharp reprimand, the expressions of the first and second uncles brightened considerably, while Pale’s expression darkened on the contrary.

“Answer me. What on earth were you thinking when you committed such an act of rudeness?”

The pressure is getting stronger.

Halo let out an angry roar, as if he was going to devour Charon at any moment.

If he had been a normal child, he would have been overwhelmed by that spirit and would have apologized.

But Charon wasn’t afraid of Halo at all.

It’s not because he was Halo’s friend in his past life. It’s just that this situation was fair.

“As a member of the Duke’s family, you must observe etiquette among nobles. Etiquette is the basis of everything. If you can’t even observe etiquette, then you are just a worthless person.”

“This matter has nothing to do with etiquette. I simply proposed a deal to Baron Belus. It was entirely up to him to accept, and I did not impose anything on him. And above all… … I thought there were things far more important than etiquette.”

He refutes Halo’s words logically, one by one.

Taking a step back in this situation?

That’s exactly the kind of situation Halo hates the most.

In this case, the correct method is the answer.

“Important things? What on earth could be more important than the most basic things?”

Perhaps this question is the main one.

Caron nodded slowly and then spoke in a low voice.

“For the glory of the family.”

A straightforward answer without any hiding.

Halo looked quietly at his grandson’s face, chewing on the answer.

The glory of the family.

It was not a long word, but there could not be a more appropriate answer in this place.

‘That’s the answer.’

There was no one in this place who did not know the value of the ‘deal’ that Caron had brought.

The reason Halo pressured Charon was simply because he was curious about what Charon was thinking when he proposed the deal.

That guy knows how to make his balls shine.

If I had shown any sign of being a slouch here, I would have definitely been severely reprimanded.

This is a meeting place hosted directly by the head of the household.

This means that it is not a place to congratulate the ball, but a place to report on one’s duties to the head of the household.

That’s why that answer is perfect.

He presents the basis for his judgment, while at the same time subtly emphasizing his own merits.

It was to the point where I wondered if this was the right way to deal with the world for a thirteen-year-old.

“good night.”

Halo, who had been silently looking at Charon, slowly opened his mouth.

“The proposal you brought will be of great help in the end. You, Pale, will take charge of the negotiations yourself. The ball your son brought is. It wouldn’t be a bad picture for a father to shine a light on his son’s achievements.”

“Understood, my lord. As soon as day breaks, we will form a negotiating team and depart for the Barondom of Belus.”

Pale nodded, relieved that his son hadn’t been scolded harshly.

Having thus concluded the agenda for the Baron Belus, Halo moved straight on to the next agenda.

The reason why you called Caron here at this late hour.

Halo took out a document printed by the magic printer and showed it to Charon.

A document engraved with the white lion seal symbolizing the imperial family.

The contents of the document were summarized as follows:

– I have received a report of a truly heroic tale of the youngest grandson of the Duke of Reston rescuing the Baronate of Bellus from its troubles. I invite the new hero to the capital to lead the Dukedom in the future.

Simply put, it was a personal letter from the emperor asking him to come to the capital.

“His Majesty the Emperor has summoned you. It seems that news of you has reached the capital.”

“Didn’t you receive it on your way back, Master?”

“It has only been an hour since the letter arrived.”

Could it be that the Emperor had an informant in the Barondom of Belus?

‘No. The emperor is just a puppet anyway.’

It was highly likely that information passed on by a powerful noble informant had leaked into the palace.

However, no matter how much of a scarecrow it is, the imperial command is the imperial command. The moment you go against it, you give up your justification.

Halo would know that too.

Still, Halo spoke to Charon.

“If you don’t want to go, you don’t have to go.”

There’s a good chance it’ll get tangled up in some complicated stuff. That alone is reason enough not to send it.

At least Halo thought so.

The grandson in front of me is someone who has a high possibility of leading this generation. He clearly showed his presence in his first mission, but I still didn’t want to push him into the vortex.

But it wasn’t Caron.

“If His Majesty the Emperor calls, then of course I should go. I might as well see my grandfather while I’m at it. But should I go alone? My brother Leo also went on a mission with me.”

“If you go, Leo will come with you. And I will also attach the Knights of Haerang to you in case of emergency.”

“I think that’ll be enough since I have a maternal grandfather.”

“If they are in-laws… … I guess so.”

Halo nodded slowly, thinking of his brother-in-law.

Although he is not a noble family, he is a relative with many connections in all walks of life. He is also close with high-ranking knights in the capital, and above all, he is a person who cherishes his grandson very much.

He was definitely not the type of person to just sit back and watch something happen to his grandson.

“Then let’s decide to leave in three days.”

Thus, Charon’s ascetic journey was decided.

“Just go out and have a look.”

A ban has been issued to Caron.

Charon stood up obediently and bowed politely to Halo.

“I will go out and see, my lord.”

“You’ve worked hard, so rest comfortably.”

Halo spoke in a much softer voice, as if he had never scolded her before. Charon smiled at her voice and left the office.

After Charon left the office, Halo looked around at his sons and continued talking.

“Now let’s get to the point. Jeras. Take out what’s sealed inside the box.”

“Yes, my lord.”

At Halo’s command, Xerath took out a black object from a box in the corner.

An object that resembles a piece of skin of something.

Jeras continued his explanation right away.

“This is a piece of skin collected from a monster that appeared in the western granary.”

“On the outside, it looks like a very ordinary monster’s skin. But what’s inside is different.”

He let out a small sigh.

“The black magic contained within it is the black magic of the evil emperor.”

“… … My lord. That word is… … .”

“There are two things. Either the evil emperor’s thoughts or.”

Halo clenched his fist and spoke in a low voice.

“The emperor is still alive.”

5.

After a hard day, Caron finally returned to his bedroom and lay down on his bed with a towel around his neck.

It was a rewarding day.

During the days when I had only practiced, for the first time I went outside and ran wild.

It was also a mission from which I gained a lot.

‘It was okay just as a first practical experience. They were worthless, but… … . For now, let’s be satisfied with this.’

This is the first time I’ve met a person with this body.

It was a growth that I would never have dreamed of in my previous life. It would have been nice to mix swords with the guys Sabina had dealt with, but that was an inevitable part.

Sabina took the lead and sorted it out herself.

That meant that Charon was soon an opponent he simply could not handle.

I know that fighting a battle where one’s life is at stake is the trigger for growth, but for Caron now, there was no reason to do so.

“You’ll grow up well just by eating the food I prepare for you.”

For now, you just have to follow the smooth road your family has laid out for you.

A battle to overcome the limits?

You can think about that once you reach the limit.

At least, I haven’t felt any limitations yet.

“I get angry when I think about it.”

It felt bad to think that Halo guy must have grown this big.

Unlike himself, who had lived through hellish days, the young master must have truly walked a path of flowers.

Thinking about it that way, I felt even more compelled to enjoy this luxury to the fullest.

We must raid the granaries of the Duke of Reston… … .

Kwaaaaang.

“What are you so angry about?”

“… …Sabina?”

As Caron was lying in bed, thinking about this and that, the door opened so loudly that it almost burst open.

I turned my head and looked there, and Sabina was standing there with a bottle of alcohol in her hand.

“Did you get scolded during the meeting? That’s how everyone grows up when they’re young. My brother and I both got scolded every day without a break.”

“What brings you here at this late hour?”

“I’ll leave for Cheonghae Castle tomorrow morning. I came here to have a drink with my disciples before I leave.”

Sabina shook the bottle slightly and then gently pulled Leo, who had been waiting behind her, forward.

Leo waved lightly at Caron with his disheveled hair, as if he had been dragged out of his sleep.

“……good evening.”

“You don’t look like you’re having a good evening, hyung.”

“When you’re young, it’s common to become friends by secretly drinking together. That’s how I strengthened my bond with my older brother.”

Caron looked at the bottle of alcohol Sabina brought with a smirk.

It’s a bottle of liquor that I’ve seen somewhere before.

17 years of Luanor.

That’s clear.

“I think it’s Lord Jeras’s alcohol.”

“I went in and got it because the guy named Jeras was out of the room.”

“Is Lord Jeras in a meeting?”

“It’s that guy’s fault for leaving without properly locking the door.”

“Sir Jeras always keeps the fortress gates locked.”

“The window wasn’t locked.”

“Oh. That’s good information. Thank you, Sabina. Please take a seat.”

Leo, who was quietly listening to their conversation, felt dizzy. However, it was a dizziness that he had become quite accustomed to. Could it be that he was unconsciously adapting to it as he was with them?

The three of them sat down in front of the table in the bedroom.

Instead of wine glasses, there were several water glasses on the table.

Sabina frowned slightly at the sight and said.

“Don’t you have any glasses?”

“First of all, this is a thirteen-year-old’s room. Wouldn’t it be strange to see a glass of alcohol in it?”

“Well, that sounds pretty plausible.”

Sabina distributed cups of water in front of the grandchildren, then filled their glasses with alcohol while smiling.

“Whether it’s a water glass or a wine glass, it’s all the same as long as it’s made of glass.”

“Yes.”

“Come to think of it, it’s the same for you too. No matter who you are, you’re still my eldest grandson.”

She smiled happily as she looked back and forth between her two beloved grandson and disciple.

These are guys I’ve grown very attached to over the past three years.

I have never felt regretful about leaving Cheonghae Castle before. But this time, I still feel regretful.

All of that regret comes from these guys. It’s just such a shame that I can’t watch them grow further.

“Caron, you guys steal alcohol all day long, so let’s say that’s true… … Leo, have you ever had a drink?”

“We’ve had a few drinks together… …that Charon brought.”

“There’s no way this guy did it out of pure kindness. He must have made an accomplice.”

“It’s better if we get hit together.”

“Well then, that’s right. Haha!”

Sabina laughed out loud, then poured herself a drink. Then she lifted her glass slightly and said,

“Congratulations on the success of the disciples’ first mission.”

Jjaeaeng.

The sound of glasses clinking continued, and Caron smiled as he sipped his whiskey.

A soft, hot liquid passes down the esophagus.

Sabina.

My great-aunt, who took care of me and helped me without reserve for three years.

In other words.

‘First teacher.’

The first teacher he ever encountered, even including his previous life.

Thanks to her help, Caron was able to easily lay the foundation for the Jehaesik.

It was a pity to part with her, but she had work to do. What she had received so far was enough.

“Sabina.”

“why?”

“Three days later, I went to the capital with Brother Leo. His Majesty the Emperor summoned us.”

At those words, Leo opened his eyes wide in surprise, and Sabina followed Charon’s lead and laughed, patting his back.

“The capital will be noisy. It’s a shame that I won’t be able to see it with my own eyes. The capital of the empire, Dekus, is a very interesting place. There are many people and many strong people. It will be a good experience.”

“I, I had so many places I wanted to go to in Dekus. The capital… … . I never thought I’d go to the capital and meet His Majesty the Emperor! A social party! I can go to a social party, right, Charon?”

My cousin really can’t hold his liquor.

Moreover, as expected from an age when puberty is in full swing, he is already thinking about social parties.

If you look closely, it seems like I’ve never seen her with women of her age, except for the servants.

‘I think I’ve seen you blush when you see these knights?’

Of course, these are just fellow knights.

He didn’t have much contact with girls from noble families, so it was understandable to harbor fantasies.

Caron smiled bitterly as he poured himself another glass.

Because suddenly memories from my past life came to mind.

He still vividly remembers the expressions on the faces of the nobles who hated him as if he were livestock, even though he was originally a slave.

Of course, it will be different in this life.

Now, he was not a knight of slave origin, but the promising youngest grandson of an archduke.

“I should take a tuxedo with me when I go… … .”

“Leo.”

“yes!”

“I’m saying this out of consideration for you, but if you’re going to a party, it would be better to go alone.”

“Why are you saying that… … . Ah.”

Leo looked at Caron, who was drinking.

A shining appearance and dazzling talent that shine no matter where you put it, and even a smooth way of speaking that doesn’t match his age.

If you go to a party with this guy, you’re sure to get all the attention.

“Leo.”

“……yes.”

“So shut up and have a drink. Your glass isn’t empty, is it?”

“yes…….”

And so the night deepened for the teacher and students.

There’s a mad dog living in the duke’s house