Master Swordsman Genius Handmaid

8 – 3. Lichtenauer (1)

There are several noble estates in the north of the empire.

Chief among them is Lichtenau, located on the border.

A place that is more often referred to as the ‘swordsmanship house’ than the family name.

Although I went through a great tragedy not long ago.

A new owner has arrived, so it’s time to move forward again.

“Shin. Im here.”

The wagon door opens and Brenda and Rascal hold out their hands.

Then, he supports Shien, who is unable to move because of the wound.

“thank you. two minutes.”

Cien expresses his gratitude with a smile.

Then I look up and look up at the castle of Lichtenauer.

‘It’s been a long time… I see.’

Compared to before, nothing has changed.

Still, Lichtenauer was beautiful, strong, and upright.

It was just as it was in my memory.

“… .”

Originally, a wonderful father and a trustworthy brother.

You would have greeted yourself with a bright smile.

Come on, I missed you so much, let’s hug.

However, they were nowhere to be seen.

“… The funeral must have been over long ago.”

“yes. I’m sorry, or the situation is urgent… .”

“I understand. No need to explain.”

The Great War changed much of the continent.

It includes a period of mourning for the death.

Sadness in this hell must be pushed away quickly.

It is bound to be more faithful to the living than to the dead.

It’s grievous, it’s mourning, but it can’t be helped.

Xian smiled and moved on.

It is a family that has lost all of its head and heirs.

He is the only remaining direct descendant of Lichtenauer.

Even if you are an unwelcome being.

From now on, I had to shoulder everything in Lichtenau.

“Shin. It is better to receive treatment first.”

“no. There are more important things than that.”

“If you say it’s important?”

“One knight died while fighting this time, and those who were injured while fighting. Compliment, reward, and consolation for them. That part must be addressed.”

“That, of course, is important. But starting with treatment… .”

Despite Brender’s dissuade, Shien shook her head.

The opinion you put out, the duty.

It puts forth a strong will to do it right away.

“leader.”

Rascal stopped Brender from trying to stop Shien.

Sien’s will is very strong.

Consolation and compensation for the casualties is the duty of the ‘homeowner’.

It is Sien who will lead Lichtenau in the future.

If you show the young people honoring them.

Calm down the chaos of the previous tragedy.

It can also show the positive side of the new lord.

“… All right. If so, we will prepare it right away.”

“Shin-nim.”

“Yes, Rascal-sama. Please speak.”

“That young man too… Will you attend?”

Rascal pointed to Adele, who had just gotten off the carriage.

I’m not trying to ignore or diminish his credit.

It’s just that if you invite someone you don’t even know who you are to an important place.

Naturally, strange words may flow among others.

“You speak for granted.”

Shien’s intention was adamant.

“Please attend. As a guest of Lichtenau.”

* * *

Lichtenauer was still Lichtenauer.

Beautiful, grand and noble.

It’s not overdone and it’s not extravagant either.

It does not try to look small, but it is a place that has not forgotten that it is a military family.

That place was right here, Lichtenau.

Awesome… .

Sean cautiously opened the door.

Originally a place that should always be busy, the house of the governor.

People come and go all the time.

The owner of the room is a place where he is absorbed in his work while sitting down.

Although such a scenery should unfold.

Now, only the low, sunken silence was full.

“… .”

Shien slowly entered the room and looked at the desk.

Unfinished reports and various papers.

There was a picture frame on the side.

Inside it was a picture that looked harmonious.

A man and a woman, and two children in their arms.

Seeing them smiling brightly, they looked so happy.

click-.

Shien, who picked up the frame, stared blankly down at it.

Then, slowly, very slowly, it collapsed into place.

– Tell me, Captain. –

– … If not, I’ll explain. –

At first, he said he thought it was a 4th grade demon.

So Ga-ju, who was preparing for the succession of Ga-ju, went to war.

However, shortly after they were put in, the color changed.

In dark red color, which means that it is a third-class demonic world.

After thorough preparation, the reinforcements came out.

The person who led the reinforcements was Gaju, Shien’s father.

– But the Magician has changed again. I mean in black. –

– Is that possible? –

– Not very much. That case, of course, happened here. –

The appearance of a black, high-risk demon spectacle reaching the 2nd grade.

The 2nd grade monsters that poured out from there were monsters that came from hell.

Lichtenau’s glorious knights fell countless times.

After a fierce battle, they finally succeeded in closing the Demonic Realm.

However, in return, Lichtenauer lost too much.

Loyal knights, skilled soldiers, and various vassals.

And even the family head and his successor, everything.

Tok, tok-.

Tears fall drop by drop on the frame.

My father, my brother, and many of my vassals I knew.

All of them fought to the end and died heroically.

It is said that he saved many people with his sacrifice.

Indeed, they have crossed a river from which they can never return.

“… .”

Shien, who was holding the picture frame as if it were about to break, caught his breath.

I bite my lip, clench my teeth, and stand up.

‘The place my father tried to protect. The people my brother tried to protect. I’ll keep it now. therefore… Please rest in peace. Later, later, I will do my best to be praised by the two of you.’

You must not be weak, you must be strong.

And just like her father and brother did.

Even if the position is very difficult and arduous.

Sometimes soft, sometimes strong.

It was necessary to sustain and lead this great family.

smart-.

A knock is heard from beyond the office.

And the maid’s voice flowed through them.

“Shin. They say they are ready.”

“… yes. all right. I’ll be leaving soon. Thank you, maid.”

Wiping away the tears, Shien put the frame on the desk.

Now, there is no woman named Shien in the world.

There is only the new head of Lichtenauer.

* * *

“Yes!”

All the knights bowed to that cry.

A procession of fortune continues between them.

A knight who lost his life in this battle.

A loyal knight to some, and a trustworthy colleague to others.

One precious life has come to an end like this.

“Lichtenauer will never forget you.”

Shien stood in the place of the head of the family who sent the dead away.

She was also injured, but as calmly as possible.

We do our best to send the person who passed away first in a respectful manner.

“Send someone else to the bereaved. Respectfully, even if you don’t accept it, never be rude. You know? Be careful, be careful again.”

“Is it possible?”

The funeral will be held respectfully in the future.

The schedule after that is those who were injured in this battle.

It was to praise and comfort them for their hard work.

“I owe you a great debt.”

Shien stepped in front of the knights.

One, one loyal people of Lichtenau.

It is no exaggeration to say that Lichtenau exists because of them.

“Thanks to you, I am alive, and those who were on the journey saved their lives. It was a heroic move befitting the name of a knight. Thank you all again.”

Then the knights opened their mouths saying no.

They just said they did what they had to do.

He said he would do it a thousand times and ten thousand times.

I just laughed, saying that it would be all right if we set up a drinking party.

“and… There is one more person to thank.”

The knights stopped laughing at Shien’s words.

And everyone turned their heads and looked at one place.

“Adele. Can you come closer?”

Adele was hesitant when her name was called.

To receive congratulations in a place where so many people gathered.

It’s nothing else, it’s just about killing some monsters.

It was a difficult part for him to understand.

“What are you doing?”

In the end, the worse Brander pushed Adele on the back.

Thanks to that, Adele was bounced forward and moved in front of Shien.

“It is true that everyone fought hard and made a mark. Among them, Adele, your dance was really impressive. If it wasn’t for you… This seat probably didn’t exist.”

The knights all nodded in agreement.

All of them were the ones who fought the previous battle with the Witchbeasts.

And they are also the ones who watched how Adele fights.

There is no exaggeration in Shien’s words.

As she said, if it wasn’t for Adele.

This glorious spot would have been a gigantic funeral.

“It is Lichtenauer who never forgets grace. It is natural to say thank you, and if there is anything you want, please let me know. We will do our best to achieve it wherever possible.”

“… Thank you for your words. But, I don’t really want anything.”

Then, the knights around me exclaimed, “Oh,” and exclaimed.

Adele isn’t even a knight, she’s just a simple guest.

A man with no reason to be loyal to Lichtenau saved everyone.

That’s why you should be able to demand fair compensation for it.

I couldn’t help but look very positive because I didn’t need anything.

‘Is this great enough to be rewarded?’

Adele was really thinking about nothing.

What’s so great about killing demons?

It’s just a natural thing for yourself.

It’s all about killing, killing, and killing what shouldn’t exist.

thank you? compensation? should i get something like that?

‘you are… What a strange person.’

But, of course, the article also saw Adele like that.

Even Shien seemed to read something differently.

“Okay, Adele. I will respect your wishes.”

“Thank you, Shien.”

“However, you are still a guest at Lichtenau. Have a comfortable stay and if you need anything. Say it even then. Definitely. You know? Adele?”

At Shien’s words, Adele nodded involuntarily.

The way he looked at himself was a bit unnerving.