How a Hero Lives as a Writer

38 – A Fresh Start

Now my job is almost done.

So it’s time to get back to my original job as a writer!

It was the moment when I struggled to get myself out of the blanket thinking that.

Smart.

The serviceman came inside with warm water and a clean rag.

“Thank you.”

I greeted the servant, washed his face, and straightened his hair.

Then three servants surrounded me.

Uh huh huh?

ㅡ Be still.

After following Helena’s words and taking a posture, the servants began to change my clothes.

… Why?

When I came to my senses, I was wearing a neat outfit like a nobleman, and my hair was oiled.

This is a costume worn when having a public meeting with Prince Albert, not a private one.

I’ve only worn it twice since I was summoned here.

Once in a public meeting with Prince Albert.

The other time was when I visited the holy kingdom.

But just because I’m wearing this right now, does that mean there’s an event that’s equivalent to that?

I walked around the castle following the guide of the servant.

It’s cold.

Even though it was October, the capital of Aucklia was cold enough to make your nose run cold.

But for some reason, the royal castle felt strangely filled with heat.

What is it?

I soon arrived in front of the throne room, and I got the feeling that the strange heat of this royal castle started here.

The door was finally opened and I had an official audience with Prince Albert for the first time in a very long time.

“Thank you for inviting me, Your Highness the King.”

“Raise your head, Lord Bright.”

Unlike usual, we exchanged public greetings.

Now, what begins….

As I raised my head thinking that, the people in the audience room caught my eye.

Guys dressed like nobles similar to me.

There are only 5 people, including the Prime Minister, who must be….

ㅡ The nobles of the Duchy of Oklia.

Something that even the nobles are called to the royal castle begins?

What is it really?

“Bright Ball. As you may have already heard, there is a land prepared for you in the newly created territory.”

“Yes.”

“Originally, a territory is conferred with a title. However, due to various problems, it has been delayed until now.”

Perhaps it is the part of my status as a warrior.

Because I was thinking that, the nobles got down on one knee while looking at me.

Why are these people like this again?

“Many people have been sacrificed to defend this country.”

Uh, uh uh….

“It’s no different from being a nobleman.”

Prince Albert finally rose from his throne and came before me.

“Many people lost their lives to defend their families, neighbors and country.”

That’s a story I wrote in a novel….

“And the families of those countless people are still living without forgetting the pain.”

Prince Albert finally stood before me, and he held out his hand to me.

It looked like a handshake sign.

I accidentally shook hands with Prince Albert.

“You planted pride in the hearts of all of them.”

“That thing….”

“You have become a nobleman of this country and a friend of mine starting today.”

“The King, Your Highness?”

“You will receive a title, but he does not mean to become my subject.”

After saying that, Prince Albert looked at the other nobles around him.

The nobles nodded their heads in agreement.

It’s unprecedented, but everyone seemed to agree.

Prince Albert ordered them to stand up.

“You are officially a noble in this country starting today. I will give you the title of ‘Aucklea’s Spring’.”

It wasn’t for a great reason that I included it in Lady Volume 4.

The biggest reason is that I want to express my gratitude to Sir Louis for being indebted to me every time.

It was a simple thought that if no one congratulated her on her birthday, at least I should congratulate her.

Aside from that, the words I heard from Jason also had an effect.

Jason told me about Lord Lewis’s family life, and said it was common here in Aucklea.

When I heard that story, I remembered Korea’s National Patriots and Veterans Month.

I hope this place also has a time to honor the victims by designating a specific month like June in Korea.

It was such a light idea.

ㅡ It wasn’t light for them.

Well, I don’t know.

Should I be treated like this?

“Your Highness, do you have a last name in mind?”

“Ummm… Ah, I will call it ‘Springfield’, the land where spring always comes, after the spring of Aucklia.”

“Awesome. From today, you have become Bright Oakleyen Springfield. You are not bound by the laws of this country. We will welcome you as a friend.”

Prince Albert once again declared me a friend, not a subject.

But no one objected to that statement.

Rather, everyone responded that it was natural.

ㅡ It looks like you can’t really go home anymore?

… Iknow, right.

What about this?

Something good, but embarrassing.

Ugh, my head hurts.

But that wasn’t the end of my headache.

“I will accept your request for homage.”

“Thank you, King.”

Since Sir Louis suddenly said that he would return the sword he had given to Prince Albert.

Are you suddenly declaring your retirement here?

Sir Lewis got down on one knee in front of me and his head bowed.

“From now on, I will become Bright Oakleyn Springfield’s sword and shield, and will accompany you throughout your honorable life. As a knight, I swear to act bravely, to keep my honor, to be wise at times, to have compassion for the weak, and to show tolerance to enemies who ask for mercy.”

A pledge of allegiance, isn’t it?

“Will you allow me to serve you as my lord?”

Sir Lewis’ eyes were unmoving.

It seemed like he was sincere.

I glanced at Prince Albert standing next to me.

Prince Albert only nodded his head slightly as if the story had been finished beforehand.

Huh, is this how it turned out….

“Angelica Lewis. Kyung has become my sword and shield that protects me from today. I, Bright Oaklien Springfield, swear that I will become a lord worthy of your sword.”

I told Sir Lewis the plausible answer I had heard somewhere.

Sir Lewis let out a sigh of relief, looking slightly relieved.

“Please continue to take good care of me, lord.”

“Uh, thank you….”

My head hurts.

***

I left the castle and headed to the village to change my mood.

Sir Lewis, who is now my knight, came to follow me armed, even if he was a light officer, unlike usual.

“From now on, you can maintain that appearance externally.”

“Yes, I see…” .”

Why did this happen all of a sudden?

I still don’t understand this situation.

As I was walking, scratching my head in frustration, I heard a muffled sound from all directions.

The residents of Aucklea Capital were staring at me.

Chuck.

Somewhere familiar men bowed to me with restrained gestures.

Ah, those people are definitely soldiers in the royal castle.

I almost didn’t recognize him because he was wearing casual clothes.

Because I was thinking that way, all the villagers followed the soldiers and showed me their respect.

Without a single exception, everyone was looking at me.

Uh, uhm, definitely at times like this….

Because Bright was set up as an aristocrat, I learned how to be an aristocrat.

So I politely expressed my respect to the residents.

Then, an incomparable heat erupted from the surroundings.

“Wow!”

I felt like my face was about to turn red from the heat around me.

I tried to get off the main road at a slightly faster pace than usual.

But wherever I went, the villagers recognized me.

The villagers who recognized me immediately joined the eccentricity of cheering.

I made my way down the highway at an even faster pace, until I came to the point of running away.

But even so, the cheers from the surroundings did not stop.

“Okay….”

I moved to the site where the theme park was built with few villagers.

It was only after that that the cheers finally subsided.

“My lord is a hero to all who live in Oklia.”

Oh, it’s cheesy, so don’t do that!

“Why is that? Auckland Spring.”

“Isn’t there a way to make fun of your lord?”

No matter how you look at it, this person is making fun of me.

You said you were dedicating your sword to your lord, but is it okay?

“It is said that many people were impressed by the words written by the lord.”

“If it is Sir Louis, then that must be it, right?”

“Yes. That’s it.”

Sir Lewis’s smile feels even softer than usual.

Even with the sword at the waist.

“Ah, are you here?”

“How is it going?”

“Mmm, I’m almost done now.”

“Then, this part installed here is in its final form?”

“Yes.”

Kruger said with a satisfied expression that it was built in the most efficient way for heating.

“Instead, it will be in a single layer because it is heavy.”

“Because the original plan was to build a single story.”

With this, my house will be ready soon.

“So, have you thought about the fireplace?”

“I’m not out of ideas, but I don’t know the detailed principles either. Are you okay though?”

“Let’s finish it first and listen to the story.”

I didn’t bring up the story of ondol for nothing. The winter here is brutal.

Even those who say they go to the academy are cold enough to escape if they taste the winter of Oaklia.

So I had to think about a heating system that could be installed in another house.

That reminded me of something called a rocket stove.

But I don’t know the detailed principles, so I guess I’ll have to go through some trial and error.

“Something keeps popping up in your head.”

“No, only what I know comes out.”

Rocket stoves come together when you search for ondol on the wiki.

As a sister product, there is also a rocket mass heater that is operated by improving the stove and operating it on the floor.

“Now, let’s finish everyone!”

“Yes!”

The workers hurriedly finished the work, and finally the warehouse-style ondol was finished in a plausible form.

Of course, it was a building to check if it worked as designed, so the appearance was crude, but I was very satisfied with this alone.

“Didn’t you say you can just put a floor mat on the floor now?”

“Uh.”

The fire was built to heat the floor, and the floor was laid to finish the construction.

After finishing all the work, me, Sir Lewis, Kruger, and the workers entered the ondol room in turn and checked the condition.

“… I must make my own room.”

Kryuger muttered with a very satisfied expression.

This will solve the heating problem even faster.

It seems that all the food, clothing and shelter issues will be resolved before the theme park opens.

I’m so glad you did.