Chapter 211 – The Fourth Knight -2-

Some say that the highest value of a knight is noble chivalry.

A funny sound that does not know the battlefield where blood is splashed and corpses are caught every step.

The blade that comes down with sharpness does not stop with the noble spirit and voice.

Being physically strong is the answer, and blowing the opponent’s head off is the truth.

That one thing.

He kept this position simply because he was one of the best in the empire.

It was the first time that he had been so inconvenient like a dog on a leash in the empire, having spread his shoulders while getting the position of the 4th knight.

To think in the midst of extreme stress that your appetite is dripping.

Surely.

‘This is not!!’

Even if the situation was like this, even if it was Hwangmyeong, he wasn’t confident to be treated like a beggar.

…

Even if he had the unprecedented disgrace of being demoted from count to count because he killed an envoy from the Federation in a fit of rage and caused a conflict, even if it was engraved in his family.

The reason why Cedric Floyd is holding the position of the head of household with unwavering support is simple.

Even if he was called a viscount, the prestige of the family was stronger than ever because of that, so no one in the family could point a finger at him.

There must have been people who kept their mouths shut because they knew that the moment they criticized them, their throats ran away.

He stuck to his own way and pushed forward without stopping.

When the family name is cut down or noise comes out, he picks up an ax and goes out directly.

He set an example by wiping out some nobles in a showdown for honor, so I couldn’t hear any nonsense from sometime on.

Although he had lost the title of count and had the title of viscount, he had no need to bow down to anyone.

Always like that.

Every moment of Cedric Floyd’s life, called the current Fourth Knight, was impulsive and emotional.

He never thought he was wrong because he didn’t stop living like that.

Even at the moment of establishing his own existence and advancing to a new level of aura, his firm belief in himself became the key.

‘I can do anything!’

Life is all right.

Life runs as fast as a warhorse runs through a vast meadow.

He thought so until he saw the end of his life somewhere, whether on the battlefield or in bed.

But disasters are unkind guests who do not foretell a visit.

For the first time in his life, Cedric Floyd was immersed in a swamp of negativity from which he could not get out.

Even when he met Asen Free Miller, who said he was the best knight, he was not shocked to lose his way.

“Leo… Leo…!!!”

The obituary of the son who flew in without having time to prepare his mind.

Shocked like never before in his life, he felt dizzy and helpless for the first time.

Hearing that he had fallen into a demon and was banished, he sat idly for several days, repeating denial.

Then, when he faced reality, his eyes went back and he was angry.

There was no place to release this anger, so a solid core was built up inside.

He couldn’t control his anger, and because there was no object in front of him that he could solve, he forcibly cooled his head while holding the anger bubbling inside.

‘Where am I supposed to express this anger…!!’

If it is true that his son, who is nothing but his everything, is corrupted, are they wicked black magicians who entice with snake-like tongues?

Revenge is at a loss as to where and how to find the hidden trash.

There.

The elements that put dry firewood into his temper were right in front of his eyes.

‘The damn bastards…’

Even his son’s body was not returned, saying that an autopsy was performed.

It’s the same as seeing the cult that goes hand in hand with the imperial inspectors and overturning the territory at will.

Their behavior, which did not even give them time to feel the sadness of losing their children, was a thorn in their eyes.

Even the halo of the imperial family, such as the annihilation of evil, is carried on its back, and it is vigorously carried around here and there, so just looking at it makes you feel alive.

By consolidating and refining these emotions, he created a lump of anger in his heart.

To find a clear target of revenge and to restore his son’s honor.

“…”

Upon entering the capital, seeing the figures of the denomination, the fever rises again.

He continued to carry the lava of unresolved anger inside him, and he began to feel a tingle inside.

‘…Leo’s rest in peace comes first.’

Externally, no matter what grandiose name is attached, inside, I only pray for the rest of my son.

*****

“The fourth knight of the Empire, Viscount Cedric Floyd, has arrived.”

The appearance of a man moving while rolling a large lump of emotion, ‘I’m angry’ catches the eye.

The wild beard that extended from the red hair that was left over the forehead was like a lion with a red mane.

Its huge size reminded me of old grandpa Roland Wolfgang who put me through the academy.

Unlike his wrinkled face that cannot fake his age, his muscular body and fists the size of a pot lid are impressive.

With a body that suits the heavy armor, he is wearing a lavishly decorated outfit to meet the ruler of the empire.

When Cedric Floyd arrived at his seat, his gaze turned to me first.

Not averting his eyes, digging his ears with his fingers, looking at him intently, so his face became angry with just that.

‘How can I live like that?’

Although I heard what kind of person Eclair was.

Overreacting to each and every one of them and not dying from a vase and living up to now is good.

It must be proof that there was no problem even if he lived his own way up until now.

A crazy person who gets angry at his son for not being arrogant and arrogant, and for not avoiding his eyes after receiving his gaze.

He clearly understood why the request from the imperial family was such a mess.

As the bloody stalemate without a word from her prolongs, her saintess puts her head down, blocking the gap between them.

“Chief. You’ve worked hard to come a long way.”

“…”

Even though the saintess showed her courtesy and greeted her, the 4 knights closed her mouth tightly with her shy face, moving only her neck and maintaining her silence.

‘It’s a good thing to do well at my age…’

A man is said to be a child no matter how old he is, but that was another case.

A great class teacher who makes me promise not to grow old like that in the future.

At that attitude, the members of the church drew stern expressions.

The saintess who was her party opened her mouth without waiting for her answer as if she was familiar with this situation.

“Then let’s go.”

As she enters her work, the saintess leads the way with a serious expression that erases her smile, and Magella follows her.

Chuck! Chuck! Chuck! Chuck!

With the exception of a few who are free from discipline, the knights and figures of the church move in accordance with the ceremony, so the picture is quite lively.

The place I arrived at was not far from the church in the capital.

“I’ll go in.”

As we dug into the alley guarded by the guards and religious figures, not a single mouse was visible in the alley once crowded with vagrants.

There are still remains that have not been completely recovered and bloodstains that have turned black.

The marks of scratching the wall with one blood-stained hand come into view.

A message that shows the brutal incidents and desperation that took place here.

“It’s still a rare area where undead occur, so the church is managing it.”

It is said that there is no answer except time because the earth is stained with uncleanness as the bodies of the dead are piled up in one place.

“…”

The four knights indifferently looked around her and moved after the saintess.

When they arrived at the spot where there were unusually many remains and blackened blood, everyone stopped walking.

“Let the ceremony begin.”

The holy woman’s divine power created the shape of a brilliant flower in the air, and the petals made of her divine power fluttered, creating a spectacular view of her.

-I beg the Goddess to have pity on their souls. I pray that you will rescue those who have fallen into darkness with your divine light, and find peace and rest in the arms of the Goddess, so that their pain will be forgotten with your infinite compassion.

The members of the Order closed their eyes and put their hands together to keep their seats.

The knights unknowingly gathered their hands together and watched the petals flutter in the divine energy.

– We ask for mercy for the innocent who are led away by evil, may the light of grace shine forever on all of us. In your holy name of the Goddess, guide us against evil and protect us from harm to the innocent…

“I will offer a moment of silence.”

Silence led by the saintess.

After a brief moment of silence, everyone raises their heads.

When the ceremony was over, Cedric Floyd opened his mouth and spoke for the first time.

“Saintess. How was the end of my son… Knight Leo Floyd?”

“…”

As a father who has nurtured and cherished him, there must be something he wants to hear.

They seemed to be unfair with a ray of hope, or they seemed to be against their will…

Even so.

From the standpoint of the saintess, even empty words about the end of a person who has fallen as a devil cannot be put into her mouth, saying that she was honorable, valiant, and devoted.

It’s an insult to all the victims who have been praying for repose so far.

“Please tell me.”

“…”

However, Atra also knows the sad faces of her parents who lost their children.

In the face of the father who lost her child, Atra’s heart was not so affectionate as to say that the end of the son you raised was an ugly figure stained with evil.

Magella intervened in front of Cedric Floyd, who took a step towards the saintess who kept her silence.

“Knight, please keep your seat.”

Seeing Magella blocking her way, the red hair of the 4 knights swayed like a flickering flame.

“What did I do to dare to block the road? Do you think this body will harm the saintess at all?”

Overpowered by the mighty aura, Magella held her breath and her cold sweat began to break out.

Seeing that, the 4 knights pushed Magella down and stretched out her hand.

‘It’s time to work.’

I feel like it’s been a long time since I’ve been watching.

I moved as written in her request and grabbed the wrists of the 4 knights.

Catching an old man with a bad temper is really the worst feeling, so I vomit.

“Let’s do it in moderation. Let’s get off work.”