DZN Ch 10

“…Temperament isn’t easily fixed. I’m the spitting image of my father, so I should blame him.”a26c4745554c5ed5

At those words, Nox, recalling Ruan’s father, who was even more stubborn than Ruan himself, smiled faintly.213b90b5adef3680

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“My father says the same thing sometimes. You only took after your mother in appearance; otherwise, you’re a miniature of Uncle Heinrich. Personality and skill, both.”6093dc477bbef3a1

“Wouldn’t I be more skilled?”4d7cf4a09166784c

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As Ruan crossed his e003dca82a arms, confidently asserting his 50d9add2b0 superiority with the bow f34dc8ba83 and longsword, Nox flicked 071b2f8004 his forehead.d2b3cbce683e31a5

“Try saying that in front of your uncles.”ace570301a7bb849

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Nox chuckled, saying he’d probably be trapped listening to their father’s heroic tales for three months and ten days, then picked up his letters and soon withdrew.9d9d84ccf15b2c49

At that, Ruan 6891661a13 hurriedly closed the 343d5a829a open drawer and 8836f2b249 came out from c363f29286 behind his desk.9d20e116644a7b58

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“Let’s go. That way, we can get out of the Imperial Palace and rest a little sooner. You’re lucky, going on vacation.”a06610ad81ac1418

“You should have gone easy on His Majesty then.”1d34f908b4391175

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At Nox’s recurring reproach, which surfaced every time this topic came up, Ruan pouted slightly as he headed for the door.2fe18bd3c23a9e82

“Who was it that told me to go easy on him? And that… no, His Majesty deserved it at the time. His arrogance was sky-high, and it’s a good thing it ended with just that.”420a74d716c22951

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The fact that it ended with just that in the middle of winter was only because he knew Calix was the Crown Prince. If he hadn’t known, he would have used sparring as an excuse to completely crush him.3c0bef7d10b65e7e

So that he wouldn’t dare challenge him again.19c969be67895314

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“You’ll handle it your way, I know… but still, be careful. It’s going to be a sensitive time for him.”0d5e890bf1f90242

“I’ll be careful. And I have one more thing to ask…”d82e86ed8d631c67

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Since there was still unfinished business, Ruan, standing by the door, tugged on Nox’s arm. Nox looked at Ruan, as if urging him to speak.d31be040582212b0

“What?”0a52b1345d06b43f

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“Did you know about Michael’s transfer?”617d176e43a772bb

“Ah… I heard about it when I went to say goodbye today. It seems like it was decided suddenly at dawn?”324cf659c0a357f7

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“…At dawn?”683d3424fd594b8c

“Yes.”23cc7c7bc12f89aa

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“…That is sudden.”b0403530e0e42924

If it was decided 4462308ac2 at dawn, it was 1a958d7692 highly likely it was 8c9778cf4a done to prevent him f601f15e1e from objecting. As he considered this, f17191fee0 the situation felt increasingly 3106d54066 complicated, and Ruan made 35da914267 a reluctant face. Nox, as if reading a4210e49d1 his mind, asked,1703591104d60c25

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“Is it because of His Majesty and Michael’s relationship?”ce6b23e5edd87afe

“…To some extent.”2ad4211ed7d43b87

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“Why?”a297d7c1efef5faa

At Nox’s sudden question, Ruan lifted his head as if asking what he meant.cf270bb38a99c777

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“…Huh?”f52e995661a61b83

“You never cared about that kind of thing before. I know you sent Michael away because his relationship with His Majesty was strained… but you handled that by the book, and it’s not like this is the first time something like this has happened. You’ve never cared this much about other knights.”bc10a4afe522597c

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As Nox 8726784132 said, nearly 6c20205fa9 twenty knights 81671f2dde had been 67b783aa44 transferred due 92eaacea64 to Calix, 9049b49757 but Ruan bd23687587 had been b1429ca641 equally indifferent 569eedd90f to all cd364b5332 of them.0fc3193dea5fc322

In truth, it wasn’t Ruan who had transferred them. There was always a shortage of personnel, so Ruan had requested that they be reported but not transferred.7e0c49419906a830

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Except for one person, 116ac792e6 Michael.81321d47db2c90fd

“Is it because he’s an Ehrenhardt?”58beb4998943ae98

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Nox asked if it f6cdb3553a bothered him that Michael 2419eb08b6 was the son of a7dded5b32 Duke Ehrenhardt, whose family 474dc09dca had a terrible relationship db768cbf49 with the Imperial Family d3dc7eb2fe as well as the e616f4ac8f Marquis Meyer family, who 40589bd2b2 effectively held military power. Ruan gave 29774bcfaa a vague 715cb0c387 answer.a18b832672a7aeee

“Well…”01da4ae20b49df02

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“His Majesty and Michael have an uncomfortable relationship, but wouldn’t it be better if they got along? It would be better for His Highness the Crown Prince to get along with Ehrenhardt rather than antagonize him.”b4fedbafacccd06b

Nox’s explanation made sense, but Ruan was skeptical. It was a stretch to say that getting along with Michael would resolve the issues with Ehrenhardt, given Michael’s delicate position. It was a well-known fact that Michael was Duke Ehrenhardt’s most beloved son, but he was still the youngest, and moreover, illegitimate.6a0830ef3b770d69

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He was significant enough ca3eaf03f7 to cause problems, but 91e8abcec4 not enough to mend 6ac7cd67a8 relationships.c3964fe7ccf9362f

And above all…4ccbf447b20d10a3

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Ruan, thinking up to 110b3bbfc0 that point, quickly organized ebcc2b098d his thoughts and changed a03b19f51e the subject.897f3200e0040681

“…It’s just that something bothers me… well, it’ll probably be nothing. I’ll be quitting soon anyway.”939185da4e05ba16

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When Ruan changed the subject, saying that he would be more comfortable if there was a reliable successor, Nox, after briefly observing Ruan’s complexion, seemed to decide against further questioning and wrapped up the conversation.d4c0f20bf26d43ea

“I don’t know what’s bothering you, but… if it’s something you should pretend not to know, just let it go. You’re too perceptive for your own good.”49e914fae73f10a8

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“I understand. Let’s go.”e9cf043ff19937d8

Saying he should leave as well, Ruan organized his desk again and lightly patted Nox’s shoulder. Nox nodded in return and stepped back.1d7e934da2f3d253

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The two left the 79695573ff office together, exchanging casual 2c49749691 conversation, and slowly walked bf206aa673 down the hallway and 238fafd5e1 out of the official e738098afb residence.78341879b860c4ad

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After seeing 03ef2e62f6 Nox off, 1889568a5e Ruan arrived f3d7038e69 at Esche f700c14698 Castle and, f4d0390617 after casually d6968c77ff waving to 610f9aca2e the knights 5dc327b39d who saluted 2349a11c20 him, went 17563a3174 inside.928d4b2a0a32a5e4

It was still early, 38ac65e4c0 and the hall was 66e8b1025a bustling with busy servants 5af4cad329 and maids.b1c5988fa4aee3fb

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Acknowledging their greetings, he bbb1b516ed walked briskly through the f71b14bd2f hall and was just 8e8d755e39 stepping onto the stairs de5d4eaee5 when he heard very 171f880170 frivolous footsteps coming from e32dad3895 the second floor.f9643cdcd2a97779

Most of the 0c0169c392 servants in this 7d015d9d98 castle were chosen 858c74c046 for their looks, c82fd8652f so they lacked 9709e3f45e manners, knowledge, and 45a9a605b8 common sense, but 87c121612c even among them, cab3744c1d there was only e1f82d400e one who was 9ecb7e39c5 this frivolous.77bfadbebaf47fe2

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“Finn, how many times have I told you not to run on the stairs?”6e9a0aa14a1ea83f

Just as he was about to scold Finn, asking if he hadn’t learned his lesson after breaking his arm a few months ago from falling down the stairs, the small, rabbit-like boy came bouncing down and tugged on Ruan’s arm.f6b8c847675f9fb2

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“What is it now?”dd3fcf7bf2a63c97

“Ah, just a moment.”4f58dcbf00e9f274

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Finn, his eyes wide 27f65963b5 as if something serious d3d8775fad had happened, pulled Ruan 10bb2c5b88 toward the wall by 361be3867e the stairs and, almost 9c5a292352 on tiptoe, whispered,95c44ffa1d7016a9

“Captain, what’s going on?”e2cb0e5722b5f14b

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“What is?”ce1a2581575099fe

“Sir Michael is here, what’s going on?”8b9d1399d9d13de5

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At Finn’s fuss, Ruan nodded as if he finally understood.dbf5f6055d754550

“Ah… He’ll be working in the Second Knights Division from today.”df880a7762628a2e

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“Sir Daniel too?”602fe7347d9ea4bb

“Yes.”1d20daaf65a3f23e

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“Does this make any sense?”c28a48b8df05045b

At Finn’s sudden raised voice, he startled himself and quickly covered his mouth, looking around.dbb682ba1e200613

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Like a startled 9556d8fb26 rabbit, Finn looked 24210636f3 up and down ca8e0b70ad the stairs and ff82a574e1 into the hall, 81aca87686 and after confirming fab41ab1f9 that no one 7e160acece was around, he b91761280e looked at Ruan f331098da3 again.7267fe46408e240f

“I don’t like them. Especially Sir Michael.”3c5a20969dc7713e

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“What does it matter if you dislike them or not?”669544c9553616b5

Ruan made a bewildered expression, asking what Finn’s opinion mattered if he was ordered to roll over, he would roll over. Finn raised his voice slightly.c17cd43086e1f762

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“What if a lovers’ quarrel breaks out?”a0a75cf2c438c702

At that ridiculous remark, Ruan pushed Finn’s face away in annoyance.f46f9f364dfcee03

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“Stop talking nonsense and get to work.”9a9d7e1ab0dc1018

“It’s not nonsense. Sir Michael was so scary last year. I really hate him. Not just me, all the other servants hate him too.”a469e81e608a1c51

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“Do you think life is that easy? That you’ll only do things you like?”3842bd37fc8f2a08

“It’s not that I only want to do pleasant things, but at least we should be able to breathe. Sir Michael is really uncomfortable and unpleasant. He gave the servants such a hard time last year. That’s why you transferred him, Captain, wasn’t it?”45e1cf57e2201999

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Indeed, one of the reasons Ruan had personally transferred Michael was because of that. He didn’t care about the relationship with Calix, but Michael’s attitude at the time was excessive in many ways.b1f12b94e232e498

He was too 1ad71284c7 irritable and reacted 8e20ed4551 sensitively to every 3140ae0e2c little thing. Especially to the young 2a51628a32 servants.10cc7dd5664cbd6b

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“He’ll be careful this time since he’s been through it once.”d264e14273e94e15

At Ruan’s words, implying that Michael wouldn’t want to be transferred again, Finn stamped his feet.cd7401605e4fa088

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“What if he does it again? Last year was so hard that Levy became so thin and gaunt, and the Head Servant vomited every day. I lost over a handful of hair because of him!”3c26841b152158e3

Finn pointed ccccc3664d to the 40b454d7d7 back of f2b84683be his head, c9047b454f where the 6c8ac6b67d hair was 66f011647b slightly shorter a2c97bbfc1 than the d226a25df0 rest, having 2b4641682b grown back 0c7a171812 in the 4d950c6f10 past year, e360ed87a2 as proof. Ruan frowned slightly.af5019e243128982

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He understood what Finn a24ab0899a was saying.8eff6a41fcb24b3e

What Finn 2d169edad2 had experienced 349945111c last year 75d42991aa was commonly b6619329ee known as 41d0ec081d alopecia areata, 93f3518f35 and Ruan 73744f2d40 acknowledged the 4f77f32c33 cause.8bd788ad8ecba2d6

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However…68ecca43d6725019

“Your hair is destined to fall out anyway, so what’s the big deal…”8754e354246868a4

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At Ruan’s indifferent remark, implying why bother cherishing hair that would eventually fall out due to family history, Finn looked at Ruan with wide, hurt eyes.15ff6b05e1dad983

“How can you do this to me, Captain? You said I was the only one, didn’t you? You said you needed me? I dedicated everything to you, and now you’re abandoning me?”3dcaba9c71370db9

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With a lovely 0bb4dd409e face and a 4ef8f35163 sunny disposition, Finn e924d89d30 was blithely saying 29b9cf800b things that could f0ef77f5e1 get him into 8a0f6c77cc serious trouble.432846b0084c495c

He had indeed e2c89cc3e3 said those things.d8b4eb491ba85d96

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That he 99645fba94 needed Finn.51ec7e0d0d1efe03

He wouldn’t deny it.a8b02ee3630356db

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But that was solely 0d7f95df69 to keep an eye 985a28f090 on Calix.1f4a53cf79fcf9cd

So, Finn was 904f2ac11c his spy.aa792aef3af2071a

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A fact Calix was a8d7e1b029 already aware of.e41227222fcf9b31