Grand Duke of the Heibern House

＜Chapter 43＞

Dane’s face hardened.

His heart felt heavy at the change in his brother’s behavior.

Common traveler’s attire, but too old and dirty, at first glance, closer to a vagabond.

“older brother. But these clothes are too… … .”

No matter how important it is to hide his identity, his older brother is the grand duke of the great Heibern family.

It would have been enough to dress up to the level of a commoner, but there was no need to be so shabby.

You will surely meet countless people who take lightly only by looking at your brother’s behavior.

“It is more comfortable to be less visible. Don’t worry. I can protect at least one of my body. Don’t you know too well?”

“… … .”

Well, it was the older brother who subdued himself, who was called the genius of the kingdom, with only two sums.

Not even a high-ranking knight, but a rogue would not pose any threat to his older brother.

Ruin immediately stood in front of Yucain, the Knight of the Royal Guard.

“With Uncle Yucain, I can leave with peace of mind. Please take good care of my father.”

Kazen frowned at Ruin’s words.

“How dare you treat this Kazen as a child?”

Louin smiled softly and looked at his father.

“Rather, it’s a problem because I’m not a child.”

“This guy… … .”

Kazen did not know the meaning behind Ruin’s words.

The advantage of Yucain was that it could not be accessed through simple escorts or assistance in business.

He is the one who understands the thoughts and feelings of Kazen, the family, more deeply than anyone else.

If it weren’t for him, Kazen would have had his heart broken several times over the past decade.

“When Dane comes of age, please announce that I cannot carry out the duties of the archduke due to my worsening condition. Wouldn’t it be more convenient to just say that he died of an illness?”

The royal law of Lemadel is that the family headship must be passed on to the eldest son of the family.

If this is violated, the family will be put under pressure in one way or another in the name of not following the royal law.

Therefore, it was not possible to make a Dane a grand duke without a special reason.

“Louin.”

Kazen is looking at Ruin with empty eyes.

It was a look in the eyes that did not show a single emotion, but Ruin could feel how sorry his father was.

“I am fine.”

Hibern family’s hidden sword.

It is a terribly lonely road where you can’t publicize even if you make a contribution, and you can’t enjoy guaranteed honor and authority.

Glory will no longer enter him, nor will honor follow him.

It hurt Kazen so much.

“How can I speak of my son’s death with my mouth? You are really harsh on this father.”

“Because that is the surest way. Well, it might be a little difficult. There are so many articles that have seen my true face firsthand. The Rencia guys may already know about my existence and status.”

“There are no spies in this house.”

The lion king’s pride that leaves no room for even a word.

However, in his past life, Ruin had severely experienced how futile such confidence could lead to.

“Don’t be too sure. The firmer the father’s faith is, the more the opponent can use that faith.”

Ruin’s words could not be ignored by Kazen.

His belief in family chivalry.

It was because Ruin had keenly felt over the past few months how pointlessly it could collapse.

“Let’s go to inform the royal family of my deterioration. Since I’ve been lying down for ten years, maybe the Rencia guys won’t doubt it too much.”

“Don’t do that.”

at that time.

Suddenly, Kazen beckons toward the air.

As if emerging from thin air, two Enforcers revealed themselves.

“insect!”

“insect!”

Kazen, who silently nodded and accepted the example of the executioners, gazed at Ruin again.

“I will follow your opinion on matters related to the royal family, so please listen to my request as well.”

However, Ruin firmly shook his head.

“father. I hate it.”

“A blood relative of the great Hibern family set out on a long journey with such a shabby appearance! An escort is indispensable, so don’t talk nonsense and follow my orders!”

In front of his angry father, Ruin spoke even more firmly.

“Then, is it right for a blood relative of the noble Hibern family to break their promise and forsake their oath?”

Ruin had already sworn with a magician’s ritual not to reveal his identity to the sage Egios.

As Ruin, who possessed the fear of darkness and the soul of a great mage, he could never abandon the oath he had promised in the name of a mage.

“They are the enforcers of this family. Their stealth skills are the best in the kingdom.”

“There is a superman in the royal family, father. You know?”

No matter how excellent the stealth skills are, the enforcers under the direct control of the head of household cannot deceive the superhuman senses.

How could the executioners hide themselves in front of a superhuman who can even perceive the twisting of space and time?

“Whoa… … .”

Ruin frowned as he looked at his father who let out a long sigh.

“What do you see me as?”

“what… … ?”

Ruin’s eyes suddenly emit intense light.

“When I return to the family again, my father will no longer be able to compete with me in debate.”

Recognizing that Ruin’s eyes were on her waist, Kazen grotesquely twisted her lips.

“You mean to deal with the bravery of this Sahol?”

“You will have to achieve fighting to the level of its heyday, or maybe even more.”

“Ha ha ha ha ha!”

Rumble-!

The walls of the Lion Castle shake violently at the sound of Kazen’s laughter mixed with mighty jealousy.

“Do you know what that means?”

Kazen is on the verge of becoming a superman.

Ruin’s words now meant that he begged him to become a superman and compete in the game.

“Unless you are superhuman, you are not qualified to receive my magic.”

sh*t.

Ruin’s smile was as grotesquely twisted as his own.

Truly, he was arrogant, but on the contrary, all of Kazen’s anger so far has been released.

“OK! You must keep your word! If you can’t meet this Kazen’s expectations, then you must live your life by following my orders!”

“If I win, you will have to grant my wish.”

“good night!”

“There is no redemption.”

Ruin, who made such a bold promise, approached Dane, who was looking at him with a blank face.

“Can you do well without me?”

“Ah, you don’t have to worry.”

“guy… … .”

Ruin was satisfied with Dane’s hair.

Soon, Dane looked around and spoke calmly to his older brother, who had a sad expression on his face.

“Deash and Wipon also found out.”

“hmm… … .”

Ruin’s face quickly turned into sadness.

Even his younger siblings will find out someday, but Ruin wanted them to know as late as possible.

However, even the attendants gossip about the disturbing rumors.

No matter how young they were, they were also blood relatives of the great Hibern family. Just by questioning the attendants, it would be easy to find out.

“The shock will be great. You must take good care of your siblings. can you do it?”

“Just pet each other’s back and look into each other’s eyes.”

“hahahaha.”

Looking at Dane, who can even tell jokes to ease the worries of his brother who is about to leave, I thought he was really grown up.

“It’s not just our brothers. It’s a big shock just to know the immorality of parents, but I’ve been through the death of my parents. Many collateral and vassal children must be in sorrow. Enforcing allegiance will never unite the hearts of those children.”

“I am not a dog owner.”

“okay. Stay close to them and comfort them.”

Looking at his younger brother who was smiling softly, Ruin was perfectly satisfied.

The time spent with Dane was by no means wasted effort.

“The Grand Duke of Hibern, Ruin. Under the spirit of the Montdelilla Mountains, I swear to the Lord.”

As the grand duke bowed toward him in a refined manner, Kazen also regained the dignity of the head of the household.

“The head of the Heibern family, Kazen. I will personally hear that solemn oath under the spirit of the Montdelilla Mountains.”

“I will grow. I won’t die. And I will definitely come back.”

An extremely simple and clear three-word promise.

But those promises were all the words my father wanted to hear.

Kazen opened his mouth and sang of his unspeakable faith.

“I believe. I will believe you, my archduke.”

Looking at the back of the archduke who was moving away, Dane and Yukain bowed with the utmost sincerity.

Kazen was also standing there praying for the future of Ruin, the grand duke of the Hibern family.

* * *

Ruin tightened his robe in the cold night air.

Raise your head and look at the sky.

Not a single bit of moonlight leaked through the thick forest.

It looked like it was going to rain too.

Sussuk-

Ruin hurriedly broke through the bushes and looked around.

Ruin was well aware of how harsh the nights in Belganoa Forest were.

When it rains, the wet Belganoa Forest becomes a swamp.

It is not just a swamp, but a swamp that has been covered with leaves, insects, and animal carcasses for a long time, in other words, it turns into a poisonous swamp.

Naturally, such a swamp becomes a habitat for all kinds of poisonous insects and man-eating bugs for a while.

In this situation, securing fire was of the utmost importance.

However, all the trees around were so damp that it was impossible to start a fire.

Reluctantly, Ruin summoned the Mana Hall.

sigh-

It illuminates the rotating mana hall with a brilliant color to the surroundings.

Fortunately, no other risk factors were found, so Ruin started to settle down right away.

Replaces vitality at once and operates blood fighting system.

Ruin immediately swung his fist towards the base of a fairly large tree.

Quaang!

Kwakjijik-

A wave that spreads out like a wave.

As soon as a hole was opened in the tree, Ruin hurriedly entered.

-her!

To make a hole in a tree and replace life force to operate blood fighting system.

Gyrobell, who had been nervous and silent the whole time, not knowing when Sahol’s thoughts would wake up, had been swearing thickly for the first time in a long time.

-Art crazy cubs. What kind of ax was the Demon God’s Blood Fighting Weapon?

Ruin lightly ignored his words and meticulously covered the hem of his robe like a blanket.

To spend a long night in the Belganoa forest, maintaining body temperature was the most important thing.

“I’m going to sleep, so don’t talk to me.”

– What a fool you are. Why did a guy with a lot of money in his family rot so ignorantly choose to walk?

“There’s no way a demon god can understand human life.”

If you ride a horse or carriage, all of that is a trace.

Since most of the family’s horses are war horses, they will stand out wherever they go.

As long as he lived with the family’s hidden sword, he couldn’t scatter traces.

-Besides, why did you come to this rugged forest? Isn’t this a shortcut to Lemadel’s royal castle?

As Gyrobel said, Ruin did not go to Sehelga, the fastest way to the capital.

Rather, the opposite situation came to the forest of Belganoa. It was almost like going round and round.

“There is someone to find.”

A golden giant mountain that you can meet after passing through the forest of Belganoa.

A huge gorge that fanned dangerously at the foot of the mountain.

A town where all the winds of the canyon gather with such a unique topography.

Where the golden giant’s cough resides.

He was in the Windy Village.

Luin’s gloomy eyes turned to the night sky.

“Sirha.”