Chapter 30-1
If we follow the original content, Barchen Laird must join the Royal Knights to fulfill his duty as a member of the Regiard family.
He gradually improves his skills as a member of the Royal Knights and eventually bes a direct guard of the king, leading to a strategic marriage with the royal family.
The recipient of the letter must verify it personally. The contents should not be disclosed. I will take my leave now.
The messenger bowed and quickly disappeared.
Yenid seemed to be observing Sion for a moment before disappearing with her attendants.
Sion was left alone, staring at the letter.
Fuu
Sion finally came to his senses and opened the envelope.
As the wax with the royal seal split, the inside was revealed.
The sky blue paper was neatly folded, with ck ink writing on it.
It was a letter written by the 17thmander of the Royal Knights, Glenone Eilike.
<strong>To Sion Laird, one of Marquis Lairds son.</strong>
ording to the royal decree, he wants to test me.
<strong>You are to visit the Royal Knight Commanders office by the appointed date.</strong>
<strong>If you disobey, you will be punished for defying the royal decree.</strong>
Sion checked the contents of the letter again and lowered his head.
The handwriting was quite elegant, and the Royal Knight Commanders seal was stamped at the top of the letter.
Just by reading the sentence I will test you, it was easy to understand the intention.
<em>I guess they want to see if I can use sword skills.</em>
If the kings name is used, it means the king personally intervened.
Originally, themander of the royal knights would go first, and then the king would decide whether to ept, but this time the order was reversed.
If the king pushed for it, he would be forced to join the royal knights against his will.
<em>I dont want to ruin my life.</em>
While bing a member of the royal knights may be beneficial to the nobles, it was a waste of time for himself.
He would have to face the royal family and high-ranking officials every day.
ording to thews of the pce, he had to learn unique ceremonies and were required to act ording to regtions.
Above all, if he couldnt move freely, it would only result in losses if he looked for various possibilities.
<em>How do I refuse this?</em>
Sion received the letter while pondering.
Under any reasons, he could not break the kings will.
Perhaps he could use something special as an excuse, like a goal that must be achieved.
<em>Um should I try that?</em>
Surprisingly, Sion found the answer in a nearby ce.
It wasnt perfect, but it was realistic and inevitable.
I have to use my engagement as an excuse, Sion thought.
Putting the letter in his pocket, he immediately headed to the next room.
If he wanted to use Hte, he had to prepare properly.
If this is the case, I will ept the debt. Its a fair deal. she thought.
* * *
The Duke Adira residence, the family heads room.
Robbins was listening to Yenid as she talked about what had happened earlier today.
It was notmon to see a royal messenger carrying a lettering to visit.
It must have been someone from the royal family or a high-ranking official showing interest in Sion.
I cannot ask about the letter.
The letter brought by the royal messenger could not be seen by anyone other than the intended recipient.
Although one could know that it was sent from the pce, the identity of the sender and the contents of the letter were strictly kept secret.
Of course, the person concerned could secretly inform a close person, but as soon as the contents of the letter became widely known, the pce would ask for responsibility for maintaining the secrecy.
but wouldnt he tell Hte?
Yenid guessed cautiously, putting down her teacup.
Hte was the person closest to Sion in this mansion.
Considering that they had be much closer than when they first met, he would surely want to tell her about the contents of the letter.
I dont know. How could I know whats written in it?
What could he hide in front of the person he loves?
Well its not a wrong assumption, but maybe the premise is wrong. I dont think theyve be that close yet.
Robbins stopped himself from touching his chin.
There was no reason for the pce to send a letter to Sion.
It would be more natural to try to make contact with Marquis Lairds eldest or second son.
Perhaps they had noticed Sion because of something that had happened recently.
I think it might be the Royal Knight Commander who sent the letter.
Why would the Royal Knight Commander send a letter?
They might want him to join the Royal Knights soon.
Ah.
Yenid finally remembered that Sion had used the sword skills.
She knew that the anyone able to use sword skills was excellent, but it didnt really mean anything to her as she had only heard about it.
However, if he possessed such remarkable skills, it was only natural that the Royal Knight Commander would take an interest in him.
Then you might be pleased.
Well, its not necessarily the case.
Yes? You mean its not true?
What will happen if Sions value goes up and how will Marquis Laird react?
At some point, Yenidsplexion darkened.
She was briefly pleased to hear that a member of the royal knights would be her son-inw, but there was a trap lurking underneath.
As Sion proves his own worth, the strategic marriage being pursued by both families is at risk.
The Marquis Laird would not want to give his son, who has exceptional talent, to a infamous Crazy Young Lady.
It wont matter after the wedding. But for now, theyve only had the engagement ceremony. He could endure that much of a loss.
Are you saying he might side with Tyrone?
Its not good from him to side with Tyrone at this point now. But I have to be careful, so that the engagement wont be cancelled.
This strategic marriage was a matter nned for the distant future.
It was a choice for both families to benefit, and if one suffered a loss, the other would note out unscathed.
Of course, if they were in an extreme situation, the Marquis Laird could also make a decision.
-Continues