Chapter 67 Baron Romero’s Trouble (4)
Waiting for Hendrick.
Baron Romero recalled memories of the past.
3 years ago.
At the meeting to decide on the successor, Hendrick reacted with fire when the vassal asked if he was still the eldest son.
“Is being the eldest son important enough to throw the future of the family to the ground? Example: Roman is the eldest son of the Dmitry family. And if you go out on the street and ask what kind of person Roman Dmitri is, ten upon ten will all stick their tongues out saying that Dmitri is an idiot. Do you still want Roman to be Dmitri’s successor? Please, everyone, wake up!”
I vented my anger.
and.
He made a statement to put an end to the controversy.
“Younglord. Dmitry’s roots are in the smithy. Most of the lord’s followers work in iron mines and smithies, but what will everyone think if the next heir doesn’t know how to handle iron at all? Nothing is as funny as that. And it’s not like we don’t have other alternatives. Rodwell Dmitri learned his trade from a young age by doing odd jobs in a blacksmith’s shop. There are outstanding talents who have proven their talents even in the capital, but I think it is a decision that puts the family at risk to make Roman Dmitri the successor.”
Hendrick drew his gun.
The part where everyone had to be careful.
In response to the remark that the eldest son should be removed from the position of successor, all of the retainers supported Hendrick by adding their own words.
like that.
Rodwell Dmitry was chosen as the successor.
Roman, unaware of this fact, continued to live like garbage, giving his vassals the confidence that their judgment was correct.
‘3 years later, Roman has changed. The vassals, like Hendrick, who had been vociferous, asked to reconsider the possibility of Roman’s successor, and the public sentiment of the iron mines and general territories was no different. However, the opinion of Hendrick, the blacksmith master, could not be ruled out. As he said, Dmitri’s foundation lies in the forge, so we cannot blindly support Roman, who was negligent in his duties as an heir.’
My head hurt.
son’s growth.
If he had proved his worth a little faster, the problem could have been easily solved, but now, thinking about the succession issue was a headache.
Showing good form recently was a separate issue.
Although Roman grew up as a swordsman and showed shocking progress, the most important part for Hendrick as Dmitri’s successor was whether he understood the blacksmith’s work.
There was no doubt that this was the basic knowledge of the Dmitri family.
If he was in charge of the family, he would have to manage the blacksmith’s work himself, but Hendrick could not accept and follow orders from a guy who knew nothing.
Hendrick.
He was a forge master and Baron Romero’s colleague.
If such a person objected, even Baron Romero could not enforce the succession issue.
‘Perhaps Hendrick will strongly object to my opinion. Still, I have no choice but to ask. If the general public wants Roman, and Hendrick opposes it, then we’ll have to discuss the current issue again.’
That wasn’t speculation.
strong conviction.
Having seen Hendrick for a long time, I was sure how he would react.
however.
“I am definitely in favor. If you are Roman Dmitri, I think you are qualified as the successor.”
Faced with him, Hendrick made a statement that was different from what he expected.
Baron Romero blinked in disbelief.
As for Hendrick.
If you are a blacksmith master.
It was normal for the street to riot and vomit anger at the remark to raise Roman again as the successor.
“… Are you serious?”
“How can I lie to you, my lord? There was a time when Roman Dmitri was considered unsuitable as an heir. But now it’s different. As proved in the recent war against Barco, Roman worked hard while shedding blood and sweat behind the scenes. As a result, he was able to grow as an aura swordsman and shows an attitude of trying to understand Dmitri to the extent of working in an iron mine himself.”
I couldn’t believe it even after hearing it.
Hendrick defending Roman.
Still unspoken, Hendrick recalled what had happened in the past.
“Actually, there was an incident with Roman not too long ago. Roman put in a request for arming the soldiers, and I told him to take the things that are not good for the antipathy towards Roman. But do you know what Roman said to me then? You shot me, saying that your act of handing over these items as armaments to soldiers is no different from murder. you’re right. It was an act that violated the spirit of craftsmanship, but that night, as I looked back on Roman’s actions, I thought of this.”
today.
Hendrick saw Roman’s true face.
Memories of the past were glorified, and even the feud with Roman was arbitrarily interpreted as a good memory (?).
“Boss Roman has the discernment befitting the Dmitri family. Otherwise, it is impossible to accurately grasp the state of things with the eyes of the general public. And today, I witnessed Master Roman working directly at the smithy. I see them concentrating on their work while welcoming the heat in front of the fire in the oven… … . Ha ha, that was something I couldn’t help falling in love with as a blacksmith.”
at one time
It was called bad luck.
However, from the moment he received the gift from Roman, Hendrick fell in love with Roman.
Hendrick handed over the sword.
Baron Romero showed a questionable look at the sword shining brilliantly under the lighting.
“What is this?”
“This is a sword made by Master Roman himself. If you are a lord, you will recognize it at once. How much is this sword worth? At first, I didn’t believe it was Master Roman’s skill, but after seeing him working today, I knew it was true.”
Baron Romero widened his eyes.
sword in front of you.
It was a famous sword.
Like Hendrick, Baron Romero appreciated the sword at once and could not hide his bewilderment.
“… what is this?”
how.
How did Roman make such a sword?
Roman’s recent move.
Baron Romero had a bit of regret.
Although he is growing rapidly as a swordsman, it was regrettable that he was still neglecting his family duties as a person who once risked his life in the forge.
if it’s your son.
He thought that the eldest son of the Dmitri family should at least show interest in the forge, as Hendrick strongly insisted.
however.
Hendrick revealed the shocking truth.
This wasn’t just a result of interest, but it proved that Roman was qualified enough to be kicked and tripped.
Hendrick said.
“Dmitry’s roots are in the smithy. Three years ago, Master Rodwell was chosen as the next successor, but we need to reconsider our decision now that Master Roman is proving his worth.”
The situation has been reversed.
Hendrick, who objected by talking about the root.
Contrary to Baron Romero’s intention to persuade him, he was rather trying to convince Baron Romero.
“This is true.”
Laughter came out.
Hendrick.
Master Blacksmith.
It was the moment when the last barrier that Baron Romero was worried about collapsed in vain.
private office.
After sending Hendrick back, Baron Romero stayed alone in his office to read the letter he received a year ago.
[father. This is Rodwell. A while ago, I was promoted to S-Class at the Kairos Royal Academy. From now on, I think I will go to the real world and gain experience as a commander, rather than simply taking theoretical classes. My father wants the Dmitri family to seek peace on the outskirts. But my dream is different. After graduating from the Kairos Royal Academy with the best grades, I will visit my father as a proud son and show him the future of the new Dmitri.]
Rodwell Dmitri.
It was the second letter.
He was Dmitry’s mutant.
Unlike Baron Romero, who lives a simple life, he is born with the temperament of an ambitious person who always wants to be the best.
And it actually produced results.
The Kairos Royal Academy is the highest educational institution representing the Kingdom of Cairo, and being promoted to S-Class, the highest class there, meant that Rodwell Dmitri was recognized for his talent.
Once, when I received a letter like this, my heart raced for the new Dmitri’s future.
He hoped that Rodwell would gain wings based on the foundation he had laid well, but lately, Roman’s growth has complicated his mind.
Roman and Rodwell.
Both are outstanding talents.
but.
Looking at his recent moves, Roman was not simply a talent that could be described as a talent.
‘Roman is a talent that will make a name for himself on the continent, not in the Kingdom of Cairo. Rodwell clearly showed faithfulness to his duty as the heir of the family, but even Rodwell, who is called a genius, cannot be compared to the current Roman. Then what decision should I make for my two sons?’
The worry was deep.
and.
made a decision
The public wants Roman.
The family’s vassals, the servants who follow Roman, the iron mine and blacksmith’s master.
He wanted Roman to be the successor, but he couldn’t push Rodwell to the end because he was bound by past decisions.
blast furnace.
‘There is still time left. After Rodwell graduates from the academy and Roman fulfills all his military duties, then he will declare the successor competition in earnest. No distinction is made between the eldest son and the second son. If either of them can show the qualifications to lead Dmitri, I will select and support him as the heir to the family.’
at las.
The pain in my head is gone.
Baron Romero left his office.
I felt like I could sleep soundly next to Rihanna for the first time in a long time.
* * *
Last month.
What were the priests of Valhalla doing?
Willas, who should have arrived at Dmitry sooner, spent considerable time in the opposite region.
“Priest. The results of this ranking match are truly shocking. Vertov, who was ranked 99th just a year ago, won the ranking match against Fernando, the 30th-ranked gatekeeper. Next year, when the ranking list for the new Cairo kingdom is announced, everyone will be in a frenzy. Isn’t Vertov still unaffiliated?”
“I guess so.”
Willas responded calmly to the apostle’s words.
The day I was about to leave for Dmitry.
They received an official ranking match commission.
Vertov, ranked 99th, asked Fernando for a ranking match, and Fernando accepted the challenge without hesitation.
long time.
The official ranking match has been concluded.
The result was Fernando’s defeat, and the resulting administration cost Willas a lot of time.
said Willas.
“Actually, Fernando’s defeat was predicted in the first place. People revere Fernando as the 30th-ranked gatekeeper, but even after reaching the level of a 4-star swordsman a long time ago, Fernando never entered the 20th-ranked area. It must have reached its limit eventually. Anyway, I wasted too much time on this ranking match. If it was as planned, I should have arrived at Dmitri already and stayed there.”
“Would you like to see Roman Dmitri?”
“of course.”
The reason Willas is grave.
It was because of Roman Dmitri.
Rumors continued to rise in the northeast area.
The Barco family was destroyed, and Roman’s ability to defeat Homer in the process was really real.
Most didn’t believe it.
but.
Still, Willas wanted to see Roman.
‘In common sense, it is correct to see that a variable occurred in the confrontation with Homer. The problem is that Roman Dmitri, the main character of the rumor, was such a poor character that he was called Dmitri’s jerk. Even if the rumors of the Great Warrior battle are exaggerated, it must mean that there has been a change that will shock people.’
Life in Cairo.
It was free indeed.
As a Priest of Valhalla, Willas was on a dispatch mission, and now that he had only completed half of his term, he needed something interesting.
Then I heard Roman’s story.
People were enthusiastic about the confrontation between Vertov and Fernando, but Willas somehow wanted to see the truth of the Northeast with his own eyes.
I hurried my steps.
I’ve taken care of everything before the rankings.
Now it was my turn to leave for Dmitry.
“Let’s go to Dmitri for now. Since Homer, ranked 49th, died in an unofficial match, shouldn’t we see if Roman Dmitri can even enter the bottom of the rankings?”
and after a few days
The move didn’t take long.
Before they knew it, the gray walls of Dmitri began to appear in front of them.
