23.

A man with a gentle expression said.

“hello? It is said to be Louis, which serves His Royal Highness Archduke Graham. “It’s a shame, but he also serves as the vice-captain of the Redford Knights.”

Archduke Graham. As soon as I heard that name, Ban frowned without even realizing it. Although the Knights of Leviathan disbanded and went into hiding, that did not mean they were unaware of the rumors going around.

‘Lord Devine ran away because he was afraid of Archduke Graham.’

That was the rumor going around recently. I didn’t really think he would get away with something like that, but it was unpleasant. But he didn’t want to show it, so he rubbed his forehead with his hand and lowered his head.

“I refuse.”

“I haven’t even brought up the story yet.”

“Isn’t this a recruitment offer?”

“you’re right.”

“So I refuse.”

“Please at least listen to the conditions.”

Louis was not rude like other noble families. He just quietly and persistently persuaded. In the end, half of us got tired and decided to at least listen to the conditions.

“The conditions we can propose are as follows. I will give you a title. I will give you a full title, not a junior title that cannot be passed down through generations. And land, a higher salary than any other knight, and the position of vice-captain of the Redford Knights. “Isn’t this an attractive condition?”

“Isn’t the current vice-captain Sir Lewis?”

“If someone better than me comes, of course I have to step down. I knew it as soon as I saw it. “You are stronger than me.”

Once a knight reaches a certain level, it becomes easier to recognize the strong. Lewis was like that too. Moreover, since there was an order from his master, he boldly decided to give up his position as vice-captain.

Ban quietly lowered his eyes. Conditions are great. If you accept that, you can gain power, fame, and money. It was worth presenting the conditions with confidence. Perhaps any other knight would have gladly accepted it.

‘If it’s another knight.’

Half of the time, I didn’t want anything that Lewis suggested. When it comes to money, I have some money saved up. At least this one body can eat and live until it dies. I did not covet power or fame.

There was only one thing I wanted.

‘I want to go to my lord’s side.’

At some point, I remembered the sweet snacks that were handed to me. I thought I didn’t like sweets, but I liked whatever Licht gave me. When did I start having these thoughts?

It wasn’t that long ago. It’s just a sweetness I tasted for a moment. Still, I couldn’t figure out why I was so obsessed with it.

Just as Van was about to open his mouth, Lewis spoke first.

“If there’s anything else you want, I’ll do whatever it takes.”

Anything? Ban paused for a moment. His lord promised to wait a year. But what if you still don’t know where Richt is even after a year? Even though he went into hiding, he had a lot of things. If they were determined to block the information, the class would not be able to find him. He was like that just now.

“Is information also available?”

“As long as it doesn’t involve treason.”

“Then I would like to know where my lord is. If you let me know, he will stay and serve for one year. “You don’t have to pay anything else.”

Lewis, who had always kept his composure, was taken aback. My eyes rolled back without me knowing. I wasn’t embarrassed by the conditions Ban presented.

“If you are my lord?”

“Don’t you know? “I want to find Mr. Richt’s whereabouts.”

“Why do you want to know that?”

Lewis was a little nervous. This was even more so because I knew that Richt had incurred quite a bit of resentment here and there. Half of the knights were former slaves. He didn’t think Richt would have left such a person alone. But the moment I looked into Ban’s eyes, I realized.

‘I’m not looking for harm.’

The time Van said he would volunteer is one year. With just one piece of information, a knight like that could be employed in the North for a year. In the meantime, there are plenty of opportunities to persuade them again.

‘I don’t think I originally had this type of personality.’

Lewis scratched his cheek with his fingers. It seems that they became similar to each other while living between the cool-headed master and Lauren.

‘He told me to bring him back no matter what I give him.’

Then you can give me this much information.

“great. “I will tell you where Lord Devine is.”

“… … “Really, do you know?”

Ban’s voice was trembling.

“yes. “I may be able to meet you.”

“thank you.”

With those words, Lewis desperately stopped Ban from kneeling. He then revealed where Richt was now.

“Lord Devine is currently moving with us. “His Majesty the Archduke is on his way to the capital, so I think we’ll be able to meet him before long.”

“Are you currently forcing your safety?”

There, Lewis hesitated a little. Because he couldn’t say no. When Ban felt that, his expression became grim again.

“I want to go there right now.”

Lewis couldn’t stop that class. Or maybe it was because he looked like he was going to pull out his sword at any moment.

‘It’ll be okay, right?’

Although the personality of the lord she was serving was a bit different, the other person was the head of a duke’s family. If he had reason, he wouldn’t treat him carelessly. He seemed to be okay, although the last time I saw him he was out running in the inn yard.

‘It’s just running, right?’

Lewis, who did not watch the end, did not know what happened afterwards.

“If you want, we can move.”

The two immediately left the old inn.

‘I want to punch that bastard in the back of the head.’

Or even cheeks are good. Of course, I knew that it was an unachievable dream. The opponent was Archduke Graham, the strongest man in the empire with a sword. It was impossible for Richt, who had poor physical strength, to hit him unless a miracle occurred.

‘That sucks.’

Even though I cursed inside, nothing changed.

Richt collapsed after running seven laps around the inn yard and lay down the entire time. He couldn’t even eat properly. His body, which had been moving violently for the first time in a long time, did not move properly even the next day.

[we!]

[I’ll try my best!]

Half of the spirits that were murmuring ran out again. It seemed like he was planning to bring some kind of medicine.

“Aren’t you going?”

Richt was alone in the room, so when he tried talking to the spirit, he jumped up and down in love.

[We must protect you.]

The tiny birds stuck out their puffy breasts. I don’t know what they were protecting and how, but they looked cute so I left them alone. How long has it been since that? The door burst open and Abel appeared.

“I have to wake up.”

What does that say now? Richt closed his eyes, pretending not to hear. Then Abel came closer and pushed her hand between Richt’s armpits.

“evil!”

I scream in surprise and my body shakes.

“If you just lie down, your physical strength will not increase.”

Abel went out into the yard with Richt lifted up.

‘They said they would protect me!’

He remembered what the spirits had said, and when he turned around, he made an embarrassed expression. I don’t know how the facial expressions are so different even though it’s a new head.

[He’s a little difficult.]

[No, a little too much.]

[more.]

[And shouldn’t you be healthier too?]

[Medicines have their limits.]

[that’s right. So, let’s exercise.]

My body trembled with a sense of betrayal. It would be better not to even say that you are protecting him. No matter what happens, doesn’t it mean that in the end, I can’t help you because I’m scared of this beast-like guy?

Richt took a deep breath. Since there was no one in the world I could trust, I felt like I had to get through this crisis on my own.

“Could it be that the reason you go out into the yard is to exercise me?”

Then Abel snorted.

“Isn’t it a bit hard to call running around the yard exercise?”

That movement almost killed Licht.

“Running is definitely an exercise.”

“You have to run at least 50 laps to exercise.”

Even if the yard is not large, 50 laps is possible. If you run that much, you will definitely die. That he could do himself. Abel dropped Richt off in one corner of the yard. As soon as I stand, my legs start shaking.

“It looks like a newborn calf.”

No, is calf better? Abel’s mutterings aroused his murderous intent.

“I can’t run.”

Richt flopped down on the spot and said.

“why?”

“Because I’m sick.”

“That’s because it doesn’t move for too long and then moves. “The more that happens, the more you have to move.”

“It’s overwhelming.”

“hmm. “You are too weak.”

Abel picked up Licht again and laid him down on a nearby bench. Then he violently grabbed Richt’s calf.

“Ahh!”

I burst into tears from the pain of squeezing my muscles. This guy is planning to kill me! Even though I was glaring at Abel with teary eyes, I continued to squeeze my calf.

“Stop, stop! “Are you going to kill me?”

It hurt so much that I forgot my respect.

“You won’t die if you massage your muscles.”

What kind of massage is this! Richt desperately tried to get away from Abel by writhing her body. Then, he now sits next to her and massages her.

“Save people!”

Even though I screamed, no one helped me. Knights wearing comfortable clothes passed by, but they did not intervene. I just looked at it with curious eyes. It was the same for Lauren.

“Why are you helping others?”

I guess that one is crazy too. Lauren must have felt those gazes and spoke as if making excuses.

“Originally, Abel rarely gives massages to others.”

You shouldn’t do this to others! Richt trembled with anger.