Chapter 135 – 135. Maehwa Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family
135. Maehwa sword reincarnated in the count family
After going to Pesus once, I looked around the mansion being built.
Although I cursed at the dwarves, objectively, the construction was progressing at an incredibly fast pace.
‘I want to see the mansion completed soon.’
The mansion was designed by me. To be precise, I commissioned an architectural designer to create a blueprint for the mansion in the shape I wanted.
The Dwarf saw the unfamiliar modern design, understood it in just a few hours, and started working on the groundwork right away.
‘I have to build a prison away from the mansion, and I have to build an outbuilding for guests…’ I have a lot of work to do.’
I have enough money. Most of the building materials were obtained through Korea Merchant. Hard-to-find building materials were obtained from modern times.
‘Heh…. I’m going to fill this spacious mansion with women.’
I had no intention of letting any man except me into my mansion.
Knight or soldier? You don’t need it right now. The security of the city of Tebra is quite good. There are no dangers except for the marine monsters that occasionally come up to the city from the sea.
‘We can handle it on the guard ship. If Tebra City develops, then I can go and hire them.’
The Flun Knights of Count Purcus could not be brought. This is because they belong to Count Purcus and have a mission to protect the mansion.
‘If I fill up the troops here, others will see me as preparing for war.’
Gent will most likely react sensitively, so it’s better to slowly build up your troops later.
‘If there are only women in the mansion, rumors will not be good… You can dress up as a malehehe.’
I smirked as I imagined the completion of this mansion.
•••
A group of three adventurers came to Count Pruckus. Two were male and one was female. Surprisingly, it was Gent, the leader of the Fluon Knights, who welcomed them.
“This way. This way. This side is where our Fluon Knights live.”
Hent guided the adventurers.
“Hent. I never thought you would become the leader of the Knights.”
The man with the sword at his waist muttered in disbelief. With a brown beard that grew to his chest, he kept looking up and down at Hent’s body in a handsome knight’s uniform.
“Excuse me. Nople. Hent has enough skills to become a knight.”
The only woman in the crowd. Said Pnerin. With her robes pulled over and her staff in hand, she was a typical sorceress. Her face, revealed through the slit of her robe, was beautiful, but wrinkles were visible here and there, perhaps because she was middle-aged.
“I thought Gent would be successful. He never thought he would be successful enough to become the captain of the knights of the great lord.”
The other was an elf male with long blonde hair. His skin is white and he has elongated ears. Being over 150 this year, he looked really young except for some wrinkles on his face. His name is Veder. He is a spirit archer.
Haha. You guys haven’t changed much.”
Hent laughed happily.
Mercenaries and adventurers. They do not have much difference in what they do, and once they gathered together and raided dungeons, they traveled the continent. That was 15 years ago.
“By the way, is it okay for us to come into Count Pruckus like this?”
Pnerin asked cautiously, looking around her. Even though I knew that there were no people around, I noticed that it was the mansion of the great lord.
“Okay. The Countess has already given you permission to enter. Also, should I say that the mansion is loose these days…. It is broad in many ways.”
“Are you loose? It’s the mansion of the great lord, so of course you weren’t busy, right?”
At Nople’s question, Hent shrugged.
“Count Pruckus is a bit special. Currently, there is only the countess in this mansion. The head of the household, Ention, and his eldest son, Prince Zent, are living in Utren Castle.”
“Yes? Aren’t there three sons of Earl Pruckus?”
“Prince Eugene, the third son, received the title of baron about two months ago and became the lord of Tebra. And his second son, Prince Kyle….”
Hent let out a laugh. Even thinking about it now, it was absurd.
“This is an open secret that everyone knows but pretends not to know, but Prince Kyle ran away from home a month ago.”
“Run away?! Why is Young master? What is lacking?”
“That’s it, I don’t know. I wasn’t very close with Prince Kyle. I went on a trip to Hughes Snow Mountain the other day, and I must have been impressed.”
Veder asked as if he was dumbfounded at the awkward tone of Hent.
“Is it okay for a knight to say that?”
“Prince Kyle isn’t even here, so how is it? Rather go inside. This is the training ground and lodging for our Fluon Knights. It can be said that it is our exclusive barracks.”
The three followed Hent inside.
At the entrance, the Knight Squire was guarding the entrance, wearing armor unlike usual and armed with a spear and sword. There was a tension that could not be hidden on the face of the squire, who was in an immobile posture.
“Are you here! Captain!”
Squire shouted loudly.
Hent nodded his head.
“Okay. You worked hard today too.”
After a brief greeting, Hent led his old friends into the building.
“…… The army was tight… Didn’t you intentionally tell us to come?”
It was a question from Knopple, who had an excellent eye.
Hent smiled on his lips as if he had heard a funny joke.
‘Knople, you sharp bastard. They notice right away.’
In fact, Hent gave a firm attention to the entire Fluon Knights. His old friends come to visit, but if he shows the loose Knights, his form will not live. Hent wanted to show them his dignity.
“What kind of insult is that? We, the Fluon Knights, are always in a state of tension. Because you don’t know when things will break out and sortie. You have to keep your body tense on a regular basis so that you can properly swing your sword when the need arises.”
“Ah…. Sorry. It reminds me of the old you and it doesn’t seem to fit with the current you.”
“I understand. Sometimes, when I think of the old days, I am surprised that I am the leader of the knights now. Come in This is the office I use.”
Hent introduced his office to some of his old friends. The office was sparkling. He called the squires yesterday to clean every nook and cranny. Currently, Hent’s office was so clean that not even a speck of dust could be found.
“Ohhhhh.”
Hent’s nose went up at the admiration of his old friends. The swords decorated on the walls were especially popular.
“Wait a minute. I will serve you tea myself.”
“You’re serving tea? You?”
“Now I enjoy tea often. I’ll bring out a special car for you guys.”
Hent took out the magic kettle and teacup he had prepared in advance. When the magic kettle was activated, the water inside began to boil.
Pnerin tilted her head as she saw Hent holding something in her hand and starting to pour it into the teacup.
“Yes? What is that?”
“Ah. This. It’s a mix coffee. Anyone with hot water and a teacup can easily make coffee.”
“Coffee?”
A wizard who enjoys tea in her own way, she had never heard of a tea called coffee.
“I can only see black powder and white powder… Is this tea?”
“It is a type of tea invented by Young master Eugene. It’s trending in the Purkus estate these days. Even the Countess often enjoys this coffee.”
Hent took the magic kettle and started pouring hot water into the teacup.
“… It smells pretty good.”
“This is a popular car… ?
“Did you say coffee? The color is pretty bad. It is the color of muddy water.”
The appearance of the coffee was not good. Because the dark brown color looked like muddy water. However, the scent was quite good, and it was enough to stimulate their curiosity.
“Drink it once. You will know when you drink it.”
Hent said confidently. Even Hent didn’t like coffee very much at first. Because he was the type that didn’t enjoy tea from the beginning. Strangely, however, I crave this mixed coffee every time I work. These days, I drink it once a day.
Hurl.
As Hent drank his coffee first, his old friends carefully lifted their teacups and started drinking.
Their pupils turned round.
“This….”
“Tasty! Isn’t it more delicious than black tea?!”
“Contrary to its muddy appearance, it is really delicious. It smells great too. Is there sugar in it?”
Pnerin looked at the box on one side of the desk. Did he say mixed coffee? It can be made simply by opening the bag, putting it in a teacup and pouring hot water. It was packaged in a bag, so it seemed easy to take care of.
“Did you say mixed coffee? Where did you get it from? I want to buy it separately, is that possible?”
“This… It is not yet for sale. According to Young master Eugene, after a few months, it will be properly sold through the Korea Merchant Merchant. I have a few boxes, so I’ll pack a box for you later.”
“Really? Thanks Ghent! No, Sir Hent!”
“Just call me comfortably. Rather, try this once. It’s a cookie invented by Prince Eugene, and the knights love it.”
“It looks strange. Sweets?”
“Ah. This is called Choco Pie.”
•••
Ghent entered the training ground with his old friends.
The knights were sweating profusely while training.
“Are you here! Captain!”
“Well. Sir Maretin. You are training hard today. Is there anything special?”
“There is not!”
The old friends watched the knights train with bated breath. It was not common to see the knights’ training directly. Even if it’s acting.
“Hent. What are those things the knights use?”
Elf Veder asked.
“It is an exercise equipment made by Young master Eugene. You can train your muscles more easily if you use equipment like that than just exercising.”
“… Is it Young master Eugene again? What a wonderful person.”
“Okay. He is a very wonderful person.”
Hent’s voice was slightly melancholy.
As Eugene leaves the mansion, he loses the gift he always received from Eugene. He just wants Eugene’s Korea upper house to do their job properly as soon as possible. That way he can buy beer cans, cigarettes, and other things.
“What are those shoes? They are all wearing the same thing.”
“Ah. Those are combat boots invented by Prince Eugene. It’s comfortable to wear, durable, and waterproof, so I wear it when I’m not wearing armor. If we sell it officially, it will probably sell like hot cakes.”
“Hoo. Okay?”
Old friends showed deep interest. As adventurers, they all have the experience of having their shoes burst during their travels. If the durability is really good, I’m willing to buy that.
Then when evening came. Hent brought out canned beer and ramen that he had been saving for his old friends.
“Big! This canned beer! Awesome!”
Haha. Nople. I thought you would say that ruler. Try this too It’s ramen. This is very precious Because it’s you guys, I treat you. If it were the other guys, I wouldn’t even show it.”
The old friends looked at the ramen cooked in the pot and tilted their heads.
“Is this really that valuable?”
“Cooking is very simple, just boil the ingredients in hot water. Doesn’t it look so precious?”
Hehe. Try it once. It will be a whole new world.”
While Hent grabbed the ramen skillfully with chopsticks, they clenched the fork in their hands and awkwardly began to eat the ramen.
“Hmm!?”
Old friends’ eyes widen. Salty and spicy. It is a stimulating taste that I have tasted for the first time in my life. But it wasn’t bad. Rather, I am drawn to it all the time.
“Eat this too. It’s a drink that you can’t try anywhere else.”
“It is black water. Is it food? It even bubbles up. Is it poison?”
“It’s poison. What a boring joke. Veder.”
Veder was slightly wary, but picked up a cup of cola and put it to his mouth. His handsome face crumpled in an instant. However, he did not take his mouth off the cup and began to drink in one gulp.
“Whoa. Hey, this is great again. Did Young master Eugene make this too?”
“Right. Young master Eugene is a true genius.”
After. After the meal, Hent naturally took out a cigarette, put it in his mouth and lit it with a lighter.
Old friends stared blankly at him.
Hent laughed and offered them cigarettes.
Hehe. You guys should try it too.”
