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Chapter 662
Chapter 662
I Will Risk Everything. (1)
As soon as his name was called, Julien’s mind became a whirlwind of confusion.
‘Why me?!’
He hadn’t expected this at all. Ghislain hadn’t given him any prior notice.
Even Rio, flustered, looked back and forth between Ghislain and Julien.
W ėb̃_nоṽ е l̇ E ńu m̀ ӑ
The murmurs of the crowd, unfamiliar with the name, began to rise. Without hesitation, Ghislain stepped forward and introduced Julien in a booming voice.
"Now, behold with your own eyes the one who will become a legend! His name is Julien! His sword will cleave the heavens, and his valor will shake even the stars in the sky! Every monster and demon in this world will tremble in fear before him! Never forget his name, the name of the hero who will save the world! Every place he passes will be recorded in history!"
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‘Stopppppp!’
Julien's face turned a deep shade of red at the grandiose introduction. He had never been this embarrassed in his entire life.
Deneb, though visibly worried, bit her lip, struggling to hold back laughter.
"Pwahahahaha!"
Ĕ ǹūm а .іd
Kyle and Dark, on the other hand, were clutching their stomachs, laughing uncontrollably.
However, the others stared at Julien with expectant gazes. Even if they knew it was all exaggeration, the sheer grandeur of the words made them waver in doubt.
Seizing the moment, Ghislain put on a fierce expression and pointed directly at Bendoc.
"Those who stand before Julien will realize that the duel is already over before they even draw their swords!"
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‘No, no, no!’
Julien panicked and grabbed Ghislain, but it was too late. Bendoc’s face had already twisted into a furious scowl.
Ẅ ёb̂ n о v̀ ẽ l̄ Ѐ n̆ u̇m ӑ
Ghislain, emboldened, shouted even louder.
"You’re dead meat now! Our commander will separate that weak little head from your fragile body!"
‘Stop! Don’t provoke him!’
Julien desperately tried to clamp Ghislain’s mouth shut, but the damage was done. Bendoc’s eyes burned with fury.
"Where did these no-name mercenary bastards come from...?"
How dare they mock him, the greatest knight in the barony?
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But the atmosphere in the dueling ground had completely shifted. The heavy silence had been broken, replaced by an explosion of cheers from the spectators.
"Whoa! That was amazing!"
"As expected of mercenaries! Their boasting is on another level!"
"Let’s see if these braggarts can back it up!"
The gathered crowd and nobles laughed heartily, thoroughly entertained.
Caught up in the excitement, Ghislain’s face stretched into a wide grin.
E n ū mа.і_ḋ
As a lord, he had been forced to maintain a certain level of decorum. But now? It reminded him of the days when he had lived recklessly as a mercenary.
No, in truth, he had already resumed his mercenary life. And with no one left to rein him in, he was completely off the leash.
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Of course, the one person who absolutely could not enjoy this madness was Rio.
Stammering, Rio asked,
“B-Brother? Weren’t you supposed to go out yourself?”
“Ah, no. In times like this, the commander has to step forward.”
Ӗ n ũ m а
Rio’s face was openly filled with anxiety. He still hadn’t seen Julien’s skills firsthand.
In truth, he didn’t even need to see them.
‘W-What do I do?’
Even Julien himself was stiff with nerves, completely frozen in place.
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However, Ghislain remained calm and composed as he spoke.
“Don’t worry. If it’s the commander, he’ll do just fine.”
Е ñ ù mȧ
And before anyone could say a word, Ghislain gave Julien a firm push on the back.
Julien stumbled forward a few steps in an awkward stance, his face turning deathly pale.
‘I-I have to fight the strongest knight in the barony?’
He had never been in a duel like this before.
Sure, he knew that his skills weren’t bad compared to others his age. After all, people who could wield mana were rare regardless of age. Only a fool wouldn’t know that.
But he had no clear grasp of his own strength. The most he had done was take down a few bandits.
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He had heard that some knights were among them, but he had no idea how skilled they actually were.
‘T-The pressure…!’
The biggest issue was the sheer pressure. Julien had never fought while carrying the hopes and expectations of others.
If he lost this duel, the House of Larks would be finished. The lives of countless people connected to the family would be ruined.
There was no way he could handle something that important.
Especially not when he had to defeat the strongest knight in the territory.
W е̊ b n о̆ v̀ е́l̄ Ѐ ň ŭ m а̄
“G-Ghislain…”
Julien looked at Ghislain with trembling eyes. He wanted to back out right then and there.
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Deneb and Kyle also looked at Ghislain with concern.
But Ghislain didn’t even blink.
“You’ll be fine. You can do this.”
Even so, Julien had no idea what to do. The pressure of the situation was simply too overwhelming.
Е n u m̂а .і d̃
Seeing him flustered even after stepping forward, Bendoc scoffed.
“What are you waiting for? Get into position already.”
Still, as a knight, he was willing to wait until his opponent had taken a stance. Of course, the moment Julien did, Bendoc planned to cut him down in an instant.
Ghislain clicked his tongue internally. This wasn’t going to work. He needed to ride the momentum while the excitement was high, but things had gotten too awkward.
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For a moment, he thought about what to do.
‘I can’t scold Julien here.’
Е̃ n̆u ḿа̌
If he did, public perception would turn against them. He needed to make Julien the center of the world, not humiliate him in front of everyone.
Instead, Ghislain chose another method. He pointed at Bendoc once more and shouted.
"Bendoc! Have you already been frightened by the majesty of our commander? You’re frozen in place, unable to move! If you don’t want to die, just surrender already!"
"You bastard!"
Bendoc could no longer hold back and swung his sword at Julien.
He intended to cut down this so-called commander in an instant and then kill that damned vice commander as well.
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Fwoooosh!
A sharp blue mana surged along Bendoc’s blade. Anyone struck by this sword would be cleaved in half.
Clang!
"Huh?"
Bendoc's eyes widened in shock.
The brat, who hadn’t even gotten into a proper stance, had blocked his attack.
W̊ ėb̈ nô v̂ ë l. Ё ṅü m̌a
Julien was just as surprised.
‘Huh?’
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His body had reacted instinctively, trained from constantly being attacked by Ghislain at random times.
"Wooooaaaahhh!"
The crowd erupted into cheers as they watched Julien block the strike so effortlessly.
He had merely turned his body slightly, yet he had raised his sword in an incredibly natural motion.
Ӗn̈ ŭ m а. іd
Of course, they assumed Ghislain’s introduction had been exaggerated. But even so, Julien seemed to have considerable skill.
Bendoc’s face flushed red with anger.
"Y-You… A mere mercenary…!"
He had intended to end this in one clean strike to prove his superiority, but his attack had been stopped. This was humiliating!
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Among the spectators, Baron Magrel frowned in displeasure.
He had planned to take all of House Larks’ assets through an overwhelming victory, displaying his authority as a lord in the process.
Ŵе̄ b́ṅ о̆vе̌ l Eṅù_m̀а̇
Yet now, these ragged mercenary brats were controlling the atmosphere.
"Bendoc! Kill him already!"
Baron Magrel shouted, making no effort to hide his irritation. Bendoc’s face twisted even further.
For a noble to openly rebuke his knight during a duel, it was a disgrace to them both.
"Yaaaaahhh!"
With a loud roar, Bendoc swung his sword again.
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Clang!
Julien took a step back and parried the strike.
But Bendoc didn’t stop. He kept swinging relentlessly, like an enraged bull charging forward.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Julien remained focused on defense, carefully maneuvering with precise footwork. But as time passed, his eyes grew calmer and more composed.
‘I can do this.’
Е n̊ u m̀.a . îd
At first, he had been too overwhelmed to think clearly.
The crushing pressure of carrying an entire family’s fate had made his body stiff.
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The knowledge that he was facing the strongest knight in the barony had instilled instant fear.
But the more their swords clashed, the more his mind and body loosened up.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
‘He’s weaker than Ghislain.’
W̄ еb n о v̂ е̂ l̂ Е n̆ ŭmа̀
Bendoc’s sword was heavy and precise, just as one would expect from a knight. He was undoubtedly much stronger than the bandits Julien had fought before.
Yet strangely, he didn’t feel difficult to handle.
Compared to the bizarre, unpredictable strikes from Ghislain’s staff, Bendoc’s attacks were far too easy to read.
Julien remained calm, carefully waiting for an opening.
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‘The entire fate of House Larks is riding on this match.’
He couldn’t let his guard down. He couldn’t afford to make a mistake.
Е́ nū m̂ а̇.і̆ d
Right now, he was carrying the weight of countless lives on his shoulders.
Clang! Clang! Claaang!
Bendoc grew increasingly anxious. He was supposed to be the strongest knight in the territory, yet he couldn’t overpower a mere rookie mercenary.
The lord was undoubtedly disappointed in him. No furious. He didn’t even need to look to know.
The spectators, too, must have been thinking that his reputation had been overblown.
"Raaaahhh!"
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Consumed by frustration, Bendoc began swinging his sword wildly once more. This time, he unleashed a flurry of rapid strikes in a single breath, relentlessly pressing his opponent.
It was an advanced sword technique he rarely used.
Clang-clang-clang-clang-clang!
Yet even that was blocked with ease. Julien’s footwork remained unchanged, retreating just as he had before.
Bendoc’s anger boiled over. His opponent wasn’t even counterattacking, just dodging and blocking.
‘Is he looking down on me?!’
W̃_е̌b́ n о̇ v̇_е l̈ Е̂n.ü m̆ а̌
It felt as if the mercenary brat was mocking him. Frustration and rage surged through his body.
In reality, Julien was carefully waiting for the right moment.
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Fighting while carrying someone else’s expectations was a first for him, and the pressure was immense.
That was precisely why he was searching for the perfect chance to secure victory.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The clash of swords continued, gripping the audience with excitement.
We_b́.ńо́ vе̃l Е n̂ u mа̀
"That young mercenary is impressive. It wasn’t all just talk."
"To think he can fight Sir Bendoc, the strongest knight in the barony, like this."
"House Larks must be remarkable. Where did they even find someone like him?"
"Keep going! This fight is getting good!"
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The murmurs and cheers of the crowd grew louder.
Bendoc ground his teeth.
Ē n̄.u ma .і̊ d̊
In mere moments, this brat had been elevated to his level - the level of the strongest knight in the territory.
It was an utterly unacceptable outcome.
To be forced into such an extended battle with a nameless mercenary was beyond disgraceful.
Determined to end it once and for all, Bendoc gathered all the mana in his body.
He would unleash everything in a single, decisive blow.
His pride had already taken a massive hit. Holding back was no longer an option.
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"Die!"
His sword, imbued with the entirety of his mana, came down in a massive arc.
As expected of a knight, it was an impressive strike, one carrying overwhelming force but it was also Bendoc’s fatal mistake.
‘Now!’
Julien stepped forward at the perfect moment.
His skill wasn’t yet sharp enough to easily cut through Bendoc’s armor.
Е n̄üm̂а̀
Instead, he aimed for the tiny gap at the knight’s neck.
Even that was protected by a gorget, making it difficult to strike.
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The only real opening was a minuscule gap between the jaw and the neck.
And the moment Bendoc’s sword cleaved through the air—
Sssk!
Julien’s sword moved faster, slicing through that minuscule gap.
Ẽn̂u̇ ḿа́.і́ d
"Khuh…"
Bendoc’s eyes widened in shock. He had no idea what had just happened to him.
"Haa…"
Julien let out a deep breath and took a step back.
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Bendoc looked at him in stunned disbelief. Blood began to trickle from his neck.
"You… you…"
Ӗ n̈ u m̃a . і d
His lips moved soundlessly for a moment, his body swaying slightly.
Then, his fingers lost their grip on his sword, and he collapsed to his knees.
Thud!
"Yaaaaaahhh!"
The spectators erupted into cheers. Rio, who had been anxiously stomping his feet, threw both hands into the air and shouted in excitement.
With the match decided, the crowd buzzed with lively chatter.
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"The commander of the Julien Mercenary Corps won!"
"He defeated the strongest knight in the territory!"
"Julien! Julien!"
Overwhelmed with exhilaration, the people chanted his name.
Bendoc had been a knight who had tormented and killed many. His death brought the people a deep sense of satisfaction.
On top of that, the tyrannical baron had lost in a duel of honor. It was impossible not to feel delighted.
Еń ũ m̊ а̂ . id
Even the noble spectators voiced their amazement.
"Wow… Sir Bendoc, the greatest knight in the Barony of Magrel, was defeated."
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"I have never even heard of this mercenary, yet he’s incredible."
"And he’s so young. He has great potential. It would be a waste for him to remain a mercenary."
It was truly a mercenary corps worth having. Many nobles were already scheming ways to recruit them.
"Haa… haa…"
Ĕ ň u m а̄
Having remained tense throughout the entire battle, Julien finally let out a shaky breath and released his tension after Bendoc fell.
His opponent hadn’t been that difficult. What had been truly hard to bear was the immense responsibility and pressure.
‘Amazing.’
It wasn’t self-praise. He was in awe of the swordsmanship and mana refinement techniques he had learned from Ghislain.
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Even after just a few days of training, he could feel how much he had improved.
When Ghislain had been beating him, it had only felt like suffering. He never imagined the training would be this effective.
W̃ еb ńō v ẽl̊ Ѐ nǔm̌а
Overcome with newfound respect, he turned to look at Ghislain.
"How was it? Not so bad, right?"
Ghislain grinned as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. Without realizing it, Julien found himself smiling back.
Deneb and Kyle were also overjoyed. They had been worried about the outcome, but Julien had secured an incredible victory and on top of that, Rio was going to give them a hefty reward. It was a perfect first job.
Only one person…
Baron Magrel glared at Julien with seething fury.
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"How dare these… these lowly mercenaries…!"
He wanted nothing more than to mobilize his troops and slaughter them all right then and there but with so many witnesses present, he couldn’t act. Losing an honorable duel meant he had to withdraw for now.
With this, House Larks had been proven innocent.
"Let’s go."
Grinding his teeth, Baron Magrel rose from his seat.
For now, he had no choice but to retreat. But soon, he would find another excuse to wipe them out.
Ẁ е̂ b̆ňȯvе l̀ E n̈u ṁа̂
Just then, Ghislain stepped forward and called out to him.
"Please wait a moment!"
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Baron Magrel turned his head. The crowd, which had been roaring with excitement, fell silent, their gazes shifting to Ghislain.
Ghislain shot a playful wink at Rio, who was looking at him in confusion.
‘This isn’t enough. I have a surprise gift for you.’
Baron Magrel scowled at Ghislain. He already found the man unbearable, now he was trying to take control of the situation.
Е̂ ň u m̊ а
"What is it?"
Ghislain surveyed the audience before raising his voice confidently.
"As the vice commander of the Julien Mercenary Corps and the fully authorized representative of Rio Larks, acting head of House Larks, I officially declare the following!"
All eyes were on him. Everyone was eager to hear what he would say next.
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Ghislain continued with unwavering confidence.
"Although we have won, the honor that was sullied by false accusations has yet to be fully restored!"
Е̊ n u m̆ а̊
A terrible sense of foreboding crept into Rio’s expression. He didn’t care about honor. He just wanted to be left alone.
Then, suddenly, Ghislain pointed his staff directly at Baron Magrel.
"Therefore, we challenge the lord to a new duel of honor!"
The entire audience gasped in shock, their mouths falling open.
They had barely escaped disaster, why the hell was he bringing up another insane proposal?!
Baron Magrel’s cheek twitched. His expression was a strange mix of anger and amusement.
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"Fine. What kind of duel? What do you want?"
Ghislain smirked.
"Everything in this territory."
"What?"
"We’ll wager the entire Barony of Magrel. In exchange, we’ll stake everything House Larks has."
The surprise gift Ghislain had prepared for Rio… was the entire Barony of Magrel.
Ӗ nū ma. іd
‘He’s going to love this so much he might faint.’
And sure enough…
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The utterly terrified Rio, overwhelmed by sheer panic, promptly fainted on the spot.
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