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Under Glenn’s pressure, Clemens let out a faint whimper—.
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The knights accompanying him drew their swords like lightning.
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Clang, clang!
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“Release your hand immediately!”
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“Step back!”
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Watching this, a fiery blaze ignited in Sir Nedian’s eyes.
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“Enough!”
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Cool and composed as he was analyzing the situation, Nedian suddenly drew his sword and lunged forward.
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Responding to him, the other knights drew their swords as well.
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It was a moment on the verge of eruption.
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Just as the servants were about to scream—
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“That’s enough.”
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Glenn abruptly doused the tense atmosphere with cold water.
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He raised both hands slowly into the air, creating distance as he spoke.
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“It was my mistake. I misjudged the man.”
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“If you don’t accept my apology, it seems we’ll only wear each other down.”
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Clemens’ brow furrowed again.
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Was that supposed to be a retort after provoking him so outright?
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But Glenn’s expression showed no hint of remorse.
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It was the look of someone barely restraining himself from attacking immediately.
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“I’m fine.”
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“Thank you.”
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Tss tss—!
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As if to deliberately lighten the mood, the sound of hesitant applause broke out.
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“The matter is settled now. Everyone, sheath your swords.”
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“…Master.”
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Whether shameless or cheeky, Glenn was still barely holding back from snapping.
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Regardless of whether he sheathed his sword or not, he began to take a step forward.
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His expression remained cold and distant.
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“P-Prince—what is this…?”
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Saintess Monica caught up with his unhesitating step.
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He had done something unforgivable to her.
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Glenn took a dry breath and looked back at Monica.
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“Sorry for interrupting your pleasant reunion, Saintess.”
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“No, it’s not that—”
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“I think I’m just tired today. I’ll leave a few knights behind; please stay a while longer.”
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“…Are you sure, Prince?”
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Her worried expression only deepened his guilt.
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Glenn bit his lip once before turning and walking away.
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At that moment, Nedian followed him.
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“I will keep these two together. Take your time.”
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“No—”
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Many of the knights seized the opportunity and slipped away from the mansion.
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Saintess Monica, uncertain and flustered, called out to Clemens.
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“Clemens”
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“…Yes.”
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A faint flush appeared on his face, but he couldn’t linger.
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“There’s much I want to say, but now is not the time. I hope we meet again.”
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“Those words…”
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“For now, I’ll be staying in this city as well… We will meet again. Until then, stay well.”
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Monica hesitated briefly, then quickly left the mansion.
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Worry still showed plainly in her expression.
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There was no need to wonder who her concern was for.
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That fact hurt Glenn more than anything.
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More than the throbbing in his hands—
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Thunk.
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Clemens bit his lip.
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“…Damn it.”
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His narrowed eyes followed the retreating figure of the woman he longed for.
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His gaze lingered there, laden with regret.
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***
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“Tired, are you?”
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That was all he said.
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Glenn did not comment further on what had just happened as he left the mansion.
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On the way back, he rode in the carriage with Saintess Monica.
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This was clearly different from his usual habit of despising carriages and preferring to ride horseback himself.
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This unusual emotional display caused even Monica, Nedian, and the others around them to grow more worried.
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Glenn rarely showed such vulnerability.
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The realization that their little lord was still so fragile struck them all anew.
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Inside the carriage, Monica said nothing.
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She knew well that comfort from her proud companion would be more of a burden than a help.
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So she simply watched Glenn through caring eyes as he closed his own.
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Occasionally, his hands trembled slightly—he clenched his fists tightly to hide it.
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Monica noticed but said nothing.
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Tick-tock—tick-tock.
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Everyone was silent.
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Only the sounds of the outside world echoed softly for a moment.
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“…You saw something you shouldn’t have.”
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“Are you alright?”
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“Yes, thanks.”
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“Everyone has their hard times.”
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“That’s right. Today feels… odd somehow, even to myself.”
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“That’s not strange. Just as there must be winter for spring to come, it’s perfectly normal. So don’t worry, Prince.”
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Glenn smiled wryly.
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He found her sincere consolation surprisingly comforting.
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And that fact alone felt unusual.
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In the past… during the Reckless Era, he would have just scoffed and drowned it all in drink.
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“Thank you for your kind words. As expected, Saintess, you are truly sincere.”
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Monica bobbed her head.
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“Well then, what did you think of me until now?”
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“Ah, I mean—well, that’s just a way of speaking. Anyway, thank you for your concern.”
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“…Prince, you always have a habit of adding unnecessary words.”
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“Me?”
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“Like now. You’re not even a teenager.”
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If he had a sister, would it feel like this?
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Their chance companionship since the edge of Remt Village had forged this strange bond.
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“But that person earlier…”
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“Hm?”
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Glenn, about to continue, suddenly raised his head.
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His sharp gaze shifted outside the carriage.
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Then he spoke briskly to the coachman.
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“Stop.”
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“Huh?”
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“Stop the carriage right now!”
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Urgency in his voice.
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It was rare to see Glenn with such an expression.
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This felt different from earlier at the mansion.
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“P-Prince.”
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Monica, sitting beside him, also looked startled.
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The carriage began to slow, but before it could come to a halt, Glenn opened the door and leapt out.
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He gave no thought to his own safety—but executed a perfect landing.
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“Master.”
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Nedian hurried after him, startled.
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Glenn’s urgent figure darted toward a back alley.
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He drew not his longsword, but the dagger tucked at his side.
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He already knew where he was heading.
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And shortly after, they arrived—
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“Ah, no, let Serin go!”
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“Shut up and stay still, you brat!”
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“Leave my little sister alone! I saw you take the silver earlier…”
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“yyaaa!”
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“You damn bastards—”
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His anger barely contained, Glenn stepped into the scene.
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Smack! Boom—
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Bang!
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“Ugh, aah!”
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“What is this?!”
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“Run! It’s the knight!”
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Filthy men fell from atop a small girl.
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Like giant vermin.
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Glenn quickly knocked two unconscious and grabbed a woman by the neck.
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He shoved her forcefully against the wall and glared fiercely.
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“Is it fun tormenting the weak? Huh? Want me to try?”
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“Ku, kuh… p-please, spare me…”
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The desperate voice pleading for life stirred a wave of disgust.
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“Among all this, is your own life precious? You disgusting insect.”
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“Ku ku…”
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The emaciated woman whose neck was grasped was actually female.
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Her filthy scabbard clung here and there, making it hard to tell.
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Sunken eyes and a hollow face.
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She looked like a wretched beggar who’d been crawling through the dirt for days.
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Glenn let her go, and she immediately fainted.
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Alert now, Glenn turned and looked toward a boy nearby.
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The boy shook the unconscious girl with a helpless expression.
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“Se-Serin? Please wake up!”
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Glenn approached the girl, disbelief in his heart.
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“What is this…”
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“You are a goddess.”
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Panting, Nedian and Monica arrived on the scene, stunned.
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At the same time, the deputy captain immediately ordered the pursuing knights to give chase.
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Regardless, Glenn checked the girl’s breath.
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His expression turned grim instantly.
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His sharp eyes shifted toward the boy.
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“…You damn fool.”
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A sudden surge of anger he couldn’t explain.
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Grabbing the boy’s collar, Glenn pushed him against the wall.
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“O-older brother—can’t you even protect your little sister?”
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Was he seeing himself from the past reflected in the boy?
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His anger lacked a clear direction.
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“Sh-she’s alive, Prince! She’s still okay!”
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…Huh? Her breath had stopped just a moment ago?
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Ah, Monica was the church’s Saintess.
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“Goddess of Spring, grant us your miracle.”
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Quickly, a healing spell was cast, and a small beam of light shot toward the girl’s chest.
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Gradually, color returned to her pale face.
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Monica hurried to check on her.
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Glenn and the boy stood frozen, staring at the scene.
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After a moment, Monica let out a relieved breath.
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“It’s only temporary life restored. She was never very healthy to begin with, so continuous care is necessary.”
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…Ha, so she lived.
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Glenn released the boy.
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“Se-Serin!”
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The boy immediately ran to the girl.
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Tears welled up in the child’s eyes.
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Seeing this, Glenn frowned.
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Memories from his past life stirred once more.
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…Why am I so emotionally unstable today?
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After a short time, the girl weakly regained consciousness.
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She mumbled and moved her lips before discovering her bones.
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“…Uh, oppa?”
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“Serin!”
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Though this accident could have ended far worse, it fortunately concluded safely.
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Nedian had kept his eyes closed, biting his lip the entire time.
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He was the one who had tried to hand over the silver earlier.
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“…It’s not your fault.”
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Glenn praised the deputy captain quietly.
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Then he looked down at the boy.
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“What’s your name, boy?”
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A cautious gaze returned to him.
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Saintess Monica still wore a worried expression.
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Glenn stared at the boy with a firm look.
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“Are you going to rely on luck again? Tell me your name.”
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“…Nedrun.”
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“…Good, Nedrun~ Remember my words.”
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He approached the boy and met his eyes for a moment.
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“You have to protect what’s precious yourself. No one will do it for you. The weak only scream when things are taken from them.”
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And cruel people don’t care about those screams.
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Glenn knew this all too well from his past life—and hated it.
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Slowly, Glenn rose.
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“There’s no forcing it.”
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He stressed each word clearly, as if to be remembered.
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Passing by the boy, he plucked a button off his clothing.
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“If you’re willing to die protecting it, come find the Lion Knights. We’ll be in this city for a while.”
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If not, you can sell that for a few pieces of bread.
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Glenn’s expression remained stern as he brushed past Nedrun.
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But it was truly uncanny. Was this just a coincidence?
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An Arian by birth, with blue hair, named Nedrun?
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No way.
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“Ah, Nedrun, did you ever work as a scout before?”
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The boy’s eyes widened.
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“How… how do you know that?”
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And a scout, no less.
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Such an absurd coincidence.
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An involuntary smile escaped Glenn’s lips.
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…Today is just strange, emotionally.
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Suddenly, the image of a famous knight from his past life flashed through his mind.
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The Wandering Knight called the Courageous Knight.
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No, not just any knight, but a Sword Master.
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He had his doubts, but he would find out when the time came.
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Glenn continued walking without hesitation.
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The child’s young, questioning eyes followed his back.
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