Before asking a question, Count Folt shook his head.
His second son, Cyrus, has awakened as an Auror user and is making a name for himself in the Principality of Antares. He was happy to hear the news of his son, who was making great progress as the youngest Auror user on the continent.
However, he never once thought of making Cyrus his successor instead of Eusus.
First of all, Cyrus is a traitor to the Count of Tenes in name and reality. The mistake of attempting to assassinate his successor, Eusus, is not something that can be easily washed away by becoming an Auror user.
Of course, this was entirely a false accusation made by Yusus, but the Tenes family completely believed it. Even Count Fault, who favors Cyrus, and the Countess, who gave birth because her stomach hurt… … .
‘Cyrus targeted my brother? but… … With that guy’s personality, it’s possible… … .’
‘He may be my baby, but my Russ isn’t that kind-hearted, honey.’
He reacted like this and believed Yusus’s words.
Russ became a lot more like a person after meeting Leffenhardt, but before that, he was clearly a gloomy outsider that everyone recognized. It seemed that this is why people should always live good lives.
And even if Cyrus had done nothing wrong, there was little chance that he would become the successor.
No matter how talented a person is, to an aristocratic family, lineage is more important than anything else. It may be that Yusus has a serious flaw, but he is not as good as an Auror user, but he is well-known as the Golden Knight of Grime, so there is no need to feel a sense of crisis.
‘Of course, among the vassals, there was an opinion that Cyrus should be given a chance to atone and be accepted into the family… … .’
Cyrus’ presence is precious to the Count of Tenes, a lost Auror user. Of course, there were opinions like that.
But this was not very feasible. First of all, there were many opposing opinions within the family, and from Cyrus’ point of view, it was no longer a very attractive proposition.
‘Honestly, objectively speaking, there is no reason for him to return to the family.’
Russ himself didn’t feel it much, but in fact, from the outside world’s perspective, he was one of those who had achieved tremendous success.
Currently, Cyrus is a major contributor to the founding of the emerging powerhouse Antares and was the closest of the close associates of Prince Reppenhardt. As it was in the early stages of founding, the hierarchy within the Principality of Antares was not properly established, so it seemed like there were no titles yet, but once it was stabilized, it was possible to attain at least the rank of count.
If he stays in the Principality of Antares, he can become the king’s younger brother and one of the five most powerful people, but if he returns to the Tenes family, he becomes one of the countless noble families of the Kingdom of Grime, not even the head of the family, but just a member. Even beginners in water polo are at their best. At this point, whoever comes back will be a fool.
‘There’s no way I’ll ever come back.’
Count Folt sighed inwardly.
The circumstances of noble families are so heartless that it often happens that a son murders his father. Count Folt was born and raised as a nobleman, but he was well aware of that fact.
However, no matter how we measure it, the current status of Yusus is unwavering. There was absolutely no reason for something like this to happen. Because it was so unlikely, he didn’t even care. That’s why he suffered so helplessly.
Count Folt said in a voice that he couldn’t understand.
“You are already the head of Tenes, Eusus. “Why are you doing this?”
Eusus opened his mouth with a stern expression.
“father.”
“You don’t even call me matriarch anymore.”
“Yes, father.”
Eusus continued speaking to Count Folt, who looked bitter.
“If my father hadn’t opposed my participation in the temple, I wouldn’t have done this either.”
Count Folt made a bewildered expression upon hearing his son’s harsh voice.
“sanctuary? “Are you sure this is the war claimed by the Vastalon Empire?”
Count Folt also heard a rumor that the Vastalon Empire and the Church of Sayre had declared war against the Kingdom of Crovence and the Principality of Antares. Since this news was completely irrelevant to him as a nobleman of the Kingdom of Grime, he just passed it on, thinking that he should use this opportunity to stock up on supplies as the market price would fluctuate.
But why does Yusus bring up that story?
“What does that temple have to do with us?”
Eusus roared at Count Folt, who looked dumbfounded.
“How can it not matter when Sayer looks down on all humans!”
“No, when did our family become so close to the Sayre Church?” … .”
Count Folt’s expression became even more distorted.
The church that the Tenes family was close to was the Church of Goddess of the Sky, Aerius, which had the largest religious affiliation in the Kingdom of Grime. In fact, the priests who helped the Knights of Tenness when they went out to explore dungeons or for other reasons were also from the Areas Church. The Sayre Temple was also located within the territory, but it only served the residents of the territory, and the Areas Church used to host large events, such as the ceremonial rites of the Tenes family.
Eussus shook his head as if it was absurd towards the bewildered Count Folt.
He clicked his tongue and muttered.
“You’ve changed. It was the Father who told them that they must do something when they are commanded… … .”
“Hmm?”
Yusus internally ground his teeth as he looked at his father with a blank expression.
‘That’s why I care about Russ so much… … .’
Refusing to do so despite the Silver Sage’s request, isn’t this a clear expression of not wanting to antagonize the Principality of Antares, where Russia is located?
However, in this place where many eyes are watching, it is impossible to put the silver sage in words. Eusus kept his silence and glared coldly at his father who did not love him.
Count Folt was even more embarrassed by the sight of Eussus remaining silent and giving him a cold gaze.
‘number of people? ‘What kind of order was there?’
Actually, there was a slight misunderstanding here.
Eusus was currently thinking that Count Folt was directly disobeying the request for cooperation sent by the Silver Sage.
The Silver Sage has already sent a request for cooperation to all of their collaborator families scattered across the continent, asking them to rise up as Crusaders in preparation for this holy war. The emergence of collaborator families within the Kingdom of Crovence was so blatant that there was a possibility that the existence of the Silver Sage would be revealed, so a request to not participate in the war was simply sent, but all other countries had been secretly contacted.
The Tenes family was also one of Eun’s collaborator families, so of course there was no way they wouldn’t have been contacted. Still, isn’t showing such an attitude a sign that he cares too much for Russ and even ignores the family’s traditions?
It was something that Yusus could not help but be angry about.
‘Damn it, you still favor that damn Russ so much! ‘I won’t even allow you to fight against the country that child is in, right?’
But in fact, Count Folt received no news from the Silver Sage.
It wasn’t because the Silver Sage was suspicious of the Tenes family. It was simply a matter of saving personnel.
No matter how powerful the Silver Sage is that shakes the whole world, its essence is undoubtedly a secret society. And due to its nature, secret societies inevitably have a small number of members.
From the point of view of the victim, one would be moved and admired by the sudden appearance and disappearance of the Silver Sage, who contacts and disappears without any mouse or bird knowing, but from the point of view of the practitioner, this is quite a hardship.
Even if an ancient artifact could be freely used to travel around the continent, the person executing it was clearly a real person. Although the number of people was small, the mail delivery(?) locations were all over the continent, so there was no reason to send letters to unnecessary locations. And since Eusus, Eun’s collaborator, already knows this information, the Tenes family belongs to ‘an unnecessary place where there is no need to send a letter.’
Eusus, who did not have a good relationship with his father, did not bother to tell such a story to Count Folt, and judged that the news must have reached him vaguely. So he confidently insisted on a temple.
To Count Folt, who had not heard any news, the crusade was a claim without any valid reason. So he naturally opposed participating in the temple.
Since ancient times, the root of all family discord is a breakdown in communication.
Since there was no conversation between them, their emotions just built up and they ended up growling. Considering that only the son was growling and the father knew nothing and was under the illusion that the family was harmonious, the Tenes family, a large noble family, was ultimately no different from most families.
And in the end, it came to this extreme situation.
“Yu, yuseus! “What on earth are you talking about?”
Count Folt, embarrassed, called his son. But Yussus did not want to talk to his father any more.
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Yussus turned his back, refusing any further conversation. And he gave orders to his subordinates.
“Bring your father to the northern party!”
The knights flocked and lined up around the count and his wife. The Countess, Eiri, Russ’s mother, was frightened and was held in the arms of Count Folt.
“Hey, honey. What on earth happens?”
“Don’t worry, ma’am. Nothing much will happen… … .”
“B-but… … .”
Seeing the trembling noble lady, Yussus’s impression became even more distorted. How much trouble did she and her mother suffer because of that woman, the mother of the hated Russ? I felt like throwing it out there right away.
But he was a nobleman and also a knight. Even though this is the situation, we cannot go too far beyond the limit. In any case, she was currently the wife of a noble family chosen by Count Folt. If so, she should have treated him that way.
‘shit!’
Yusus shouted, trying hard to hide his boiling insides.
“Take them away now!”
“yes! “Captain!”
The subordinates who received the order led the count and his wife out of the room in an orderly manner. The remaining knights all kneeled down and shouted at Yusus.
“Sword loyalty to the new head of the family!”
“Sword loyalty to the new head of the family!”
Slurp!
Eusus pulled out the magic sword Eldran. Brilliant golden light filled the room.
Eusus proudly declared while holding his sword.
“As the head of the family, I give you my first command! As of now, the Tenes family follows Sayer’s will and walks the path of the sacred sword!”
The prostrate knights also raised their heads and shouted.
“For Sayre!”
“For Sayre!”
It was the moment when the Tenes family officially participated in the temple.
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Similar situations were happening all over the continent.
The only extreme situation in which the head of the family changed was the Tenes family, but numerous knightly families expressed their intention to participate in the sacred war in response to Sayer’s will by raising their swords high.
Except for Sayre, the other denominations were embarrassed. Clearly, families that had no contact with Sayre suddenly stepped forward to participate in the crusade.
But it wasn’t something I couldn’t understand. No matter the cause, war brings wealth and honor to those who participate, and knights are recognized for their value only in war.
It is not a very pleasant phenomenon from the perspective of other denominations, but there is no reason to dissuade them either. Except for the Sayre denomination, other denominations remained relatively silent and moved to wait and see the situation.
Meanwhile, the armies of Crusaders carrying the banner of the Holy War began to move towards Basil’s Kingdom from all over the continent. The total size of the army was even greater, including 10,000 knights, squires, coachmen, servants, and other non-combatants.
The Kingdom of Basil welcomed them and formed a joint conquest army. The army of the Kingdom of Vasily of Oman was mobilized, and Sir Egrad of the Kingdom of Vasily, a renowned knight and Auror user, stepped forward as the commander.
There were three Auror users who made enemies in Vasily’s Kingdom.
Sir Talos, the kingdom’s knight commander and the strongest Auror user, remained in the capital to protect the king, and Sir Walgran had recently died in a battle with Antares, so it was no exaggeration to say that Sir Egrad was the most powerful card that Vasily could play.
Just in time, the Bashtalon Empire also moved. The renowned Imperial Knights came directly through the Principality of Chatan, leading a force of 30,000.
Although they had fewer troops than the Basil Kingdom, there was no one who could ignore the empire’s power. The Imperial Knights were commanded by the Empire’s Crown Prince Gilius, and as many as eight Auror users, including the Sword Saint Vanatel, participated. This clearly showed how much importance the Bashtalon Empire placed on this war.
In addition, although the details are unknown, it is said that the Empire and the Sayre Church also hired a large number of Auror users who were free warriors without a fixed affiliation, spending a large amount of money.
Terrifying rumors circulated throughout the continent. Most people predicted the destruction of the Principality of Antares. No matter how powerful the new military nation was, it seemed inadequate to deal with the might of the traditional powerhouse, the Vastalon Empire.
Just like that, the winds of war were blowing more and more harshly on the western side of the continent.
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Fetland, west of the rugged Glotten Mountains.
Several horses were running across the desolate wilderness, kicking up dust. A flag was waving at the head of these men, each armed with shining mithril armor.
The flag was divided into four colors and had a golden fist in the center. It was the emblem of King Reppenhardt, which was considered the most recognizable and most outdated in the history of the continent.
The people proudly holding this flag were the Knights of Antares, and the leader of the group was Asreil, the leader of the Knights. He was currently on his way to Fetland, on the western side of the mountain range, after receiving an important mission from Chancellor Charles.
“Cheer up a little more! “You will soon see your destination!”
Asreil gave encouragement to his subordinates who were clearly tired.
Indeed, the ruggedness of the Glotten Mountains was incredible. Fetland’s desolation was also unusual. It is not for nothing that the human kingdom did not try to invade this land for such a long time. In the first place, this place is not a place for people to live.
But in the middle of this barren land, a huge city was now being built.
“Oh, that place…” … .”
How long did it run? When the city finally came into view, Asreil let out a slight groan. It was both an exclamation and a groan of absurdity at the same time.
It was definitely a city.
But it was not a typical city.
The walls are made up of rocks and the bones of giant monsters, and there are many rugged rock buildings and huge tents. It is clearly a tent made of leather, but it is questionable whether it can really be called a tent. Although Asleil had wandered around the world for quite some time, he never imagined that something like a five-story tent existed in the world.
“How on earth did you build that?”
Asrail responded with an expression of sympathy for his subordinate’s words.
