Chapter: 34 The Lord of Conrad [ P2]

7-9 minutes 29.03.2022

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What came out was a child. It is also a noble child.

“I am truly sorry that you had to go along with my selfishness on this occasion.”

It is a noble style of bowing, although it is a very formal and precise bowing. But it was so childish that I could almost hear the sound of lowering the head.

(Huh? I thought this academy was supposed to only admit 13 to 16 year olds, right? You look about the same as or even less developed Cyrus, don’t you? No, there are individual differences… I can’t say anything stupid, but… And this child…)

“…Mister Al.”

“…Oh, I beg your pardon. I am Baron Albert Falconer. I dare not ask your family name. Just call me Al.”

The response was too unexpected and delayed. Al identifies himself and returns the courtesy in the same aristocratic manner.

“I am Cerian. Well, as long as you are in the academy, I will not mention your family name, but I apologize again for the rudeness of checking up on you first.”

“…… I accept your apology, Lord Cerian. However, I will tell you that I am no longer particularly troubled by the name Falconer, and I do not consider it disrespectful!”

When I first arrived at the academy, I did not want my family name to be known to avoid attracting attention. but when I looked around carefully, I realized that some people had already found out about me. Al finally realized a short time later that the leak had come from a lot of aristocratic families on the southern frontier. Those from the south, for example, do not even make eye contact. It is so obvious.

“Mister Al. As you may have noticed, my Lord has a situation.”

“Yes. That’s fine. If you want to talk, I’ll go to the side of the bed.”

I looked at the mana flow and pinpointed it. Anyway, he is not in a “normal” state. The body is being eroded.

High grade dormitory. On top of that, he appears to have a permanent staff of servants to nurse and care for him. he may also have a doctor and a specialist in the sacred arts. Al guessed that even the greeting he had just received must have been quite painful.

“… I am sorry for showing you my unworthy appearance, and forgiveness for my rudeness of lying down.”

“……. “No, it is the role of the party who has been invited to attend to the affairs of Lord Cerian. No need to apologize.”

There is a respect for Al in Cerian’s words and demeanor. Respect is returned. And it is a natural habit for Al to show consideration for those without power, even those who are associated with the nobility of capital. There is no high or low. There is only a simple line between friend and foe.

If it is an enemy, he will show no mercy, whether it is a woman, a child, or a dying old man.

I watched as Conrad picked up Cerian and carried him to bed.

(You are quite weak. If he is the standard age for the institute, is the lack of physical growth due to the “thing”? Even if he is thirteen years old, which is the lower limit, his …… The body is not ready. You look only about a mere ten years old.)

“…. I apologize for the inconvenience. Mister Al, please come this way.”

Celian has a large cushion as a backrest and his upper body is slightly elevated. Next to the bed is a chair and a small table, probably used to accommodate visitors on a regular basis. Al sits on the chair set beside the bed, as recommended by Conrad, and receives Cerian’s words.

“…First of all, ……, Lord Al is the famous Falconer family, one of the five most famous families in the south. You must be offended to see a softy like me.?”

Cerian, looking somewhat uncomfortable, asks Al a question… …… And at the same time…..

“Lord Celian. Even if Falconer is of such a disposition, he is not such a man. Such words are insulting. I apologize on behalf of my Lord.”

After rebuking Celian, Conrad bowed his head in a crisp manner.

What is this exchange? Al also pulls back slightly from the series of events.

“…Well, I would like to say that both Lord Cerian and Conrad …… seem to have a somewhat biased perception of the Falconer family, if I may say so. I am not offended by the mere sight of the Lord Cerian, who treats me with neither malice nor ill will, but rather with respect. I’m not that stupid and unmannerly, am I?”

Sadly. Cerian’s words were rather serious. And so was Conrad’s apology. In other words, aside from Al himself, Falconer is considered to be “one of those guys(Crazy).

“…Oh, really? I heard that in Falconer, strength is the only justice and the weak who cannot fight demons are weeded out. ……?”

It is true that the name Falconer is known to the city’s aristocracy, but whether it is properly recognized is another matter. Although Falconer is a shura country, the connections among people and mutual aid and assistance are rather more generous than in the royal capital, but few people know about it……..

Al can’t even bother to explain it. The reputation of the mad warriors is so strong that it is obvious that even if you explain it to them, they will not understand it.

“Well, let’s just say that Falconer’s rumors are not important at this time. Lord Cerian. And now what? I heard that you are interested in Falconer. What can I do for you?”

Al forcefully connects the story to the main topic. The story of Falconer’s rumor is over. Cerian, perhaps sensing something in Al’s attitude, did not pursue the matter.

“So, without any further ado, let me tell you what we are here for. However, I know that it is not in the style of those who are associated with the nobility to ask such a thing. Just know that.

Lord Al. Could you please teach me the magic of “physical enhancement”, a secret ritual of Falconer? Of course! I know that it is unthinkable to divulge the secrets of a noble family to another family! I’m the only one! I swear to the Goddess and my ancestors that I will not reveal the secret!”

Cerian is serious as far as Al is concerned. There is no falsehood in that statement. Observing Conrad and the other servants around him, I don’t sense any particular harmful intention to set Al up. There is even an indication that they are earnestly wishing the Lord’s wish for Al together.

That is why I am puzzled.

(What? Is that what this is about? I was expecting something like “go kill the monsters in the dungeon” or “show us your fight with Conrad” or something like that. …… Are you looking for a way to counter a disease or curse? Hmmm……… Falconer’s technique is not a secret, and I don’t mind teaching it, but I’m not sure it’s the effect that …… Lord Cerian would want…….)

“… I beg you to do us a favor, Mister Al. We will provide you with as much as possible of what you desire, not to mention the key money. Please …………”

As Al was pondering in his usual absentminded way, Conrad, perhaps taking this as a denial, piled on further.

“Oh, no, no. I’m not saying I don’t like it or that I’m being a jerk or anything. …… I was simply surprised at how out of tune I was. It seems that both Lord Celian and Conrad …… still have a misunderstanding of Falconer!”

Al explains again.

Falconer’s “physical enhancement” is not a secret.