The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 43
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Episode 43 13. My dog bites (3)
5.
“I really appreciate the offer, but… … I still want to remain in the Imperial Guard.”
This was Amy’s answer to Caron’s suggestion.
But Caron wasn’t particularly surprised.
Because I already expected her to answer like that.
“It’s not that surprising.”
“Aren’t you going to ask why?”
“It’s obvious. You want to stay there and change the Imperial Guard, right?”
“……that’s right.”
“I know a little about people like you. Stubborn, upright… … foolish people.”
Caron smiled bitterly and took a sip of the sangria the waiter brought her.
Is it because it’s been a long time since you came to the capital?
Old memories that I hadn’t really thought of before come back to me.
The faces of his subordinates who remained in the palace and fought alongside him until the end when he was Cain Rathor.
Unlike himself, who had no choice but to stay in his position because he was subordinate to the evil emperor, his subordinates stayed there of their own volition and died.
Those guys were exactly like that.
You don’t have to be here, you can leave the empire and find your own life.
But those guys foolishly shared their lives with Cain.
-Your Majesty, is that kid crazy? I knew it all along.
-What idiot wouldn’t know that? We just want to die together with you, Captain.
-I don’t mind if Your Majesty’s brat gets cursed at, but at least you should die as an honorable knight. Hahaha!
Most of those who fought together until the end were struck down by Halo’s sword.
It was not possible to confirm life or death with certainty.
Before their life or death could be properly confirmed, Cain’s life was also over.
‘Stupid things.’
Caron smiled bitterly and looked into Amy’s eyes.
Amy’s eyes weren’t much different from theirs.
It seemed foolish and like a useless stubbornness.
But is that why?
I liked that look in her eyes. It was like I could sense their traces in her eyes.
Maybe deep down he was hoping she would reject his offer.
“I will be able to pay off the debt soon. My father is working hard, and I will be officially appointed soon. Then my salary will increase significantly, so it will be better than now, right?”
“You have a surprisingly optimistic personality?”
“I need to work harder.”
“The bullying will probably get worse because of today’s incident. Are you okay with that?”
From what I heard from Hugo, the Countess of Kian also has quite a bit of influence over the Imperial Guard.
This is because the power of the Marquis Diaz, who supports the Count family, is strong in the first place.
But Amy nodded with a big smile.
“But wouldn’t it be beneficial to see De Gaulle ruin that bastard?”
“Is it profitable?”
“Actually, I wanted to hit you earlier too.”
“I should have intervened. I was thinking of giving you a few more.”
“Oh, I should have said that.”
“Then I’ll catch you again later. You can intervene then. If you’re scared, prepare something like a mask in advance. If you hit me while wearing a mask, they won’t know it’s you.”
“Caron, you are really smart.”
Amy looked at Caron, smiling softly.
A boy without even a shred of seriousness or manners.
But Amy felt an inexplicable comfort from Caron.
He also knew that the offer he had made just now was something Caron had said out of consideration for him.
‘Surprisingly meticulous.’
It’s a relationship that didn’t even last a day.
Even when we first met, we were on the verge of fighting.
But he was concerned about me and even suggested realistic solutions.
And this is from a young boy who is only thirteen years old.
“thank you.”
Those were tough days.
Putting aside the complexities of vested interests, it seemed like it had been a long time since I had received such pure kindness.
So I expressed my gratitude with all my heart.
Caron turned his head slightly and responded to Amy’s heartfelt thanks.
“If you were truly grateful, you should have accepted my offer.”
I couldn’t see his expression, but for some reason he seemed embarrassed.
She smiled softly as she looked at Caron’s profile.
‘cute.’
Looking at him like that, he is definitely a thirteen-year-old boy.
A shy, unfamiliar thirteen-year-old.
Amy spoke brightly to Caron.
“I will never forget the kindness you have shown me! Oh, and where should I send the money for the meat I ate at the restaurant earlier?”
“You still owe me money? Come and pay it all off.”
“Uhm, I see.”
“13 servings of beef. 2 servings of lamb. 4 servings of chicken. You have to calculate it accurately.”
“……yes.”
“It’s not because you rejected my offer, you know?”
“Who said what?”
“I said that because I was afraid you might think it was the aftermath.”
“Haha, that’s impossible.”
Amy laughed quietly.
He was a truly unique boy for someone from a prestigious family.
And above all.
‘Strong.’
Even without crossing swords, you could tell that this boy was strong.
Is that why?
I became a little curious about this boy.
“When will we have our duel?”
At Amy’s question, Caron waved his hand as if annoyed.
“I changed my mind. I don’t want to do it today.”
“yes?”
“I will think about it after meeting His Majesty the Emperor.”
“… … I think you have a bad ending.”
“That’s not it.”
Caron turned his head again and looked at Amy.
“I’m thinking of asking my grandfather to make a formal visit to the Imperial Guard headquarters. Rather than a duel… … . Well, okay. A friendly duel. Let’s leave it at that.”
“yes?”
“Hearing your story makes me want to visit Imperial Guard headquarters. Let’s meet again then.”
I wanted to take a look at what the current Imperial Guard looks like.
If it’s more damaged than you thought.
‘I have to smash it to pieces.’
I also wanted to break him so badly that he couldn’t even come to his senses.
Of course, it’s weak now, so it might be difficult to completely destroy it, but wouldn’t it be possible to cause some trouble?
Amy nodded obediently at Caron’s words.
“Okay, then I’ll go back and wait.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely come find you.”
“I have to go to the training ground as soon as I get there.”
“why?”
“But if I get unilaterally beaten by Lord Caron… … I’ll lose face as an Imperial Guard, right?”
“Good posture.”
“But, Caron.”
“Why again!”
“You do know that I am four years older than you, Caron, right?”
To those words, Caron replied with a sullen expression.
“So what?”
“I’m not a commoner… …. I feel bad when you keep speaking to me so informally. But I’m your older sister, right?”
Caron responded to her remark with a scoff.
“Where did you come from, a provincial count!”
“… … You’re more authoritative than you look.”
“And I only treat those who are stronger than me as elders. If you want to be treated as elders, try to defeat me.”
Amy looked at Caron and smiled faintly.
“I’ll try.”
She now has a goal.
6.
After parting ways with Amy, Caron and his group returned to the boutique street to purchase the necessary items.
Time passed quickly and it was evening, and only then did they return to the mansion.
The first thing I did upon returning to the mansion was to report the incident to Lord Jeras.
“I didn’t knock it down.”
“I beat him until he was almost dead.”
“Have you ever heard the saying, ‘Crayfish is better than crab?’ Hehe.”
Beyond the communication port, Jeras’s voice was already half-given.
“Oh, really? To Grandpa… … .”
“What didn’t you say?”
Perhaps he was looking for a punishment that was right for Charon.
Although he was released thanks to the person involved appealing for leniency, the result was that the nobles got entangled in one another.
If they had raised the issue, the incident could have become even bigger.
“yes.”
“I know, too.”
Caron answered in a bright voice.
“I will be cautious in Your Majesty’s presence.”
“I promise on my father’s honor!”
“I have no honor.”
I can clearly see what kind of expression Jeras is making beyond the crystal ball.
He must be sighing with an expression that clearly shows he wants a drink.
Caron smiled faintly and continued speaking slowly.
“Yes, Lord Xerath. Do you know Amy Altura? She’s an apprentice knight in the Imperial Guard.”
“I made an offer to recruit him, but he declined.”
“Yes. I thought you would be helpful to us too. But you were a nice touch. You are very loyal.”
“So… … there’s something I want to tell you directly, Grandpa. Is there any way I can contact you?”
From here on out, you must negotiate directly with Halo, not with Lord Xerath.
Charon waited for Jeras’s answer while holding the crystal ball.
Surprisingly, it was Jeras who gave permission readily.
“Please.”
Woof woof woof.
The crystal ball in my hand vibrated slightly. After about 30 seconds, a deep voice was heard from beyond the crystal ball.
Halo’s voice, whose weight cannot be hidden even by a crystal ball.
Caron let out a soft breath and slowly greeted her.
“I’m sorry, my lord, I should have contacted you as soon as I arrived in the capital.”
“Hehe, as expected, you can’t fool the master.”
Halo’s direct question.
Caron answered that question with a smile.
“I feel much more absent-minded than when I was in Cheonghae Castle.”
“Yes, I made new friends too.”
For example, the 6th Prince or Amy.
They’re all weird, but they’re really fun friends.
Halo didn’t even mention the accident Charon had today.
Thanks to this, Caron was able to get to the main point with peace of mind.
“I would like to visit the headquarters of the Imperial Guard in person and cross swords with the knights of the Imperial Guard.”
The Imperial Guard is an imperial knight order.
It was also a group that Caron could not suddenly barge in and ask to fight.
That’s why Halo’s help was absolutely necessary to get in there.
It might have been a somewhat odd request.
But Halo asked Charon in a calm voice.
“It’s a sense of competition. The Knights of Haerang and the Imperial Guard have been rivals for a very long time. Since I’m in the capital, I want to test their swords.”
I took out the reason I had prepared in advance.
“I also want to show Brother Leo the swords of other knights… … I think it will be a good experience.”
At that moment, Halo, who had been quietly listening to Charon’s story, asked quietly.
“yes.”
“What are the conditions?”
Hearing that, Caron frowned slightly.
‘Is the house a house?’
Unlike Jeras, he demands self-restraint while offering a carrot.
But if you think about it the other way around, it ultimately means that you should only be careful about tomorrow.
‘A day or so.’
Sometimes you have to make compromises to get what you want.
The palace is where he met his end.
It was a place with no such thing as good memories, so I planned to cause trouble there too, but I could actually do that later.
Now is the time to take a step back and get what you want.
Caron nodded obediently and answered.
“Yes, I will do that.”
“That’s enough.”
Halo’s warning could be heard beyond the crystal ball.
It seemed like a compliment, but the underlying meaning was completely different.
It was a threat that his attitude could change at any time if it caused damage to his family.
That’s why Caron answered in an even more confident voice.
“I will keep that in mind, my lord.”
It was a Halo-like, straightforward speech.
“Do not worry.”
The communication ended with a brief exclamation.
“Phew.”
Caron let out a small sigh as he placed the crystal ball he was holding down on the desk.
“… … It’s like a snake.”
Experience is definitely something that is hard to ignore.
Doesn’t that sound like you’re seeing through everything?
A stern warning wrapped in praise.
It was necessary to be conscious of the warning, but that did not mean we had to be too concerned about it.
Anyway, you only have to endure it for one day.
Caron lay down on the bed and slowly closed his eyes.
“The palace… … .”
The palace.
“… … Every time I think about it, it really is a trashy place.”
So he let out a heavy breath, chewing over the hatred from his past life.
Tomorrow looked like it was going to be a very long day.
There’s a mad dog living in the duke’s house
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