Chapter 1285 – 1285. Maehwa Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family
The daily life of Kyle, the owner of the small volcano group, was monotonous.
5 am. Kyle wakes up before sunrise. He makes his bed and goes out. He sits cross-legged under a tree and practices his mind.
After having breakfast at 7:00 in the morning, he teaches newcomers to the Volcano School until dinner.
It was an overly monotonous daily life.
But Kyle was satisfied. No, he had to be satisfied. The founding of the Volcano Sect was his dream. Although he did not become Earl of Proucus himself, he was able to establish a volcanic faction with the help of his brother. It’s a dream come true.
It’s a dream come true, so it’s definitely a satisfying life. However, Kyle felt an emptiness in a corner of his heart. That emptiness didn’t go away even after a few days.
Whenever Kyle felt empty, he stopped his practice and opted for his walk. With a distracted mindset, he can focus on his practice and then fall into the state of mind. He is the one who has already fallen for the coin intoxication once. He couldn’t help but be wary of the coin infancy.
Kyle’s walking route was around Volcano Wave and out of town. Refugees settled on the outskirts of the city. It consists of women, children and the elderly. The young man was hard to see. A young man I happened to see was missing a leg. Like he doesn’t have his left arm.
‘As time goes by, their lives will be ruined. The war should end as soon as possible….’
In my heart, I want to provide food to the refugees, but the only property Kyle has right now is the Volcano Wave. He was the Earl of Prucus, and he did nothing to open his hands to Eugene, his younger brother. Kyle felt guilty towards Eugene.
Kyle’s meeting with Seeley was accidental.
Seeley was running in her way and tripped on a rock and fell to the floor, and Kyle grabbed her hand and lifted her up.
“Thank you.”
Seeley thanked her, blushing as if ashamed of her fall. Kyle was momentarily startled when he saw Seely’s face in front of her. Because the memory of her previous life came to her suddenly.
‘Sister Nanyoung….’
She is very similar to sister-in-law Nanyeong of the Volcano Sect, who can no longer be seen. Not only her appearance, but also her atmosphere.
“Do you have any urgent business?”
“Elga was on her way to deliver her potatoes and her soup to her grandmother. Elgar and her grandmother hate being late.”
“You have to be careful though. Are there any injuries?”
“It’s okay. Since I was young, I tend to fall often, so I’m used to it. I’d say there’s a trick to falling without pain… ? And potato soup is okay too! Thanks for your help!”
Seeley checked her barrel of potato soup and immediately got ready to run again. Kyle unwittingly got in her way.
“Uh… My name is Kyle of the Volcano Sect.”
“Kyle… Omg! Are you Kyle Pruckus? I-I dare not meet the nobles… !”
Kyle hastily stopped her from kneeling on her floor.
“Please don’t do that. I did not reveal my name to bring you to my knees. I just wanted you to know my name. What is your name?”
“Ah…. I am Seely Jeffnick.”
Kyle scratched her head. He wasn’t used to the situation now. However, what is certain is that she does not want to end her relationship with Silly.
The barrel in Silly’s hand caught her eye.
“That potato soup smells savory. Did she make it herself by any chance?”
“Yes. I did make it….”
Silly’s eyes trembled anxiously. She hoped Kyle didn’t ask for her potato soup.
“If you don’t mind, would you like to help the Volcano Faction in the kitchen? There were a lot of people, so the kitchen staff was a little short. I’ll take care of the reward generously. How about two million ners a month?”
Silly’s expression brightened momentarily. 2 million ner. It was a lot of money for the common people. If you have a fixed income of 2 million ner per month… Life will be much better.
But when her mother, Martina, recalled her usual words, her face hardened in an instant.
“It’s a great suggestion, but…. I have to work in the fields during the day. I can’t let her mother work alone.”
Kyle felt her wariness toward him. If she was original, she would have withdrawn from here.
“Then can’t you come in the afternoon and help with dinner?”
Field work is done in the morning. The field itself was not large, and there were many people who wanted to work. If you can work in the afternoon, which is a loose time zone…. Silly made a decision after thinking about it.
“I will work. You can go to Volcano from tomorrow afternoon and help out in the kitchen, right?”
“Yes. I’ll wait.”
“That… Can I just go?”
“Absolutely.”
Kyle stepped aside from her. Seeley ran hard to somewhere, just like she did earlier. As she watched her body sway, Kyle felt her emptiness disappear.
•••
More than ten days have passed since then.
Kyle headed for the entrance to the volcanic wave. I saw Seely running in the distance. Was she trained in field work? Surprisingly, she has good stamina and always runs around to see what is so urgent. She is the same when she goes to work and when she leaves.
Haha. Kyle. I guess she liked her.”
A knight training under him spoke to Kyle. Kyle smiled and shook her head.
“It’s not like that. I’m just monitoring it because I’m afraid you guys will bother Shili.”
“She’s beautiful, so she’s popular among us. The day before yesterday, her newcomer confessed to her.”
“What?”
Haha. Kyle. Stretch your face The newcomer was the car. Newcomer said she had no gaps at all, like she already had someone on her mind.”
“Person I like… ?”
“Who would you be? Any more besides Kyle? Kyle has a good personality, a good family name, and a good ability. Even if I were a woman, she would have fallen for Kyle.”
“… Stop talking nonsense and go practice.”
“All right. I am very much looking forward to this evening. Oh, Kyle. I heard that the 3rd Corps, which went up to the northern front, will return in a week. It is said that they will hold a return festival at that time.”
“I heard that too.”
“Enjoy the festivities with her. Opportunities like this are rare. I also met my current wife at a festival.”
The knight smiled and headed for the training ground.
‘It’s a festival….’
Kyle instantly thought of Yuria. He shook his head vigorously. She was the woman who would soon become her brother’s wife.
“Kyle!”
Seeley called him. Over the past time, Kyle and Seely have become quite close. When the two of them are alone, they don’t care about each other’s status and have a pleasant conversation.
“I’m here?”
“Yes. Sorry. Aren’t you a little late?”
“It’s a little late. What happened?”
“That is… I forgot to pass the time while playing with Elsie.”
“Elsie is Seely’s sister, right? If you can’t take care of her brother, she can come with you.”
“He won’t come. Elsie loves playing at her house. I’ll go to the kitchen now.”
“Silli.”
Kyle hurriedly called her over to her kitchen.
“Yes?”
“They say the festival will be held in time for the return of the 3rd Corps next week. Would you like to go to the festival together?”
“Festival…. Will it be time then….”
Kyle was perplexed. Contrary to her usual lively appearance, her reaction was unexpectedly cool. Kyle shook her head and she said.
“You said you wanted to see Count Pruckus’ mansion the other day, right? I will guide you through this festival.”
Silly, startled, hurriedly waved her hand.
“Oh no! I was just wondering what it would be like to see the mansion up close!”
“It’s okay. It might be difficult to formally invite you, but… It is possible to guide you. I am also a member of the Pruckus family.”
“Ha, but.”
“No problem. It’s just going in and out of the mansion.”
“… Are you really okay?”
“I will swear.”
Kyle said with a confident face.
Seeley pondered, but she accepted his proposal.
She was very curious about the mansion where Count Pruckus usually lived.
“Thank you, Kyle.”
“What is this?”
“I have to prepare dinner, so I’ll go to the kitchen.”
•••
I entered Zebrick Street in the morning and played with Elsie. Is it because I was having too much fun? As soon as Elsie sat down in her chair, she fell asleep. She took Elsie to her room so she could take her nap in comfort.
‘Silly went to work at the Volcano Sect…. Elsie, the only interrupter, just fell asleep.’
Elsie will wake up around evening.
I headed to Martina’s bedroom.
Smart smart
“Martina. May I go inside?”
“Yes, of course. Count.”
Opened the door.
I saw Martina sitting on the bed.
She was wearing comfortable clothes. Her long brown hair was tied in her low bun, revealing a thin white neckline. She met my eyes and smiled softly.
“How is your left leg?”
I sat down on the chair next to the bed and asked.
“It doesn’t hurt anymore. I think I can walk right now.”
“Can not be done. Follow the doctor’s advice and get some rest.”
“All right.”
Martina answered calmly.
“…….”
I looked out the window next to the bed with a serious face. The view through the window was silent. It’s outside the city, so you can’t see people passing by.
“I… Count?”
Martina’s face hardened at the unusual atmosphere.
“Do you have any concerns? I don’t have the ability to solve the Count’s troubles, but… I can listen to you. I have a heavy mouth.”
“Whoa…. Martina. It’s not like that. This is a Jeffnick family problem.”
“Yes?”
I pretended to be worried for a while and then said.
“It’s the Jeffnick family’s problem… I should tell you. Martina, take heart and listen. Alphonse Jefnick is dead.”
“Yes Yes? Are you lying?”
“… This is the information I heard only this morning. The battle was so intense that even the body was not recovered.”
“Ahhh… Alphonse….”
Martina’s upper body staggered. I got up and held her by the shoulder. Tears flowed from both of her eyes.
“Huh…. Black….”
“I am sorry to break this news to you, Martina. And… I’m sorry about you. There was nothing I could do.”
“Black…. It’s not the count’s fault…. There is nothing wrong with the Count. Alphonse… Whoa…. Black.”
I hugged Martina’s shoulders. As the mother of her two daughters, she, who always tried to stand tall, collapsed and was embraced by her. The tears she shed wet her inner shirt. I stroked her back without saying anything as if to comfort her.
