The Lich of Glory Knight Spirit: Moving towards Krimasha!-Chapter 628 - 3: The Knight of White City (Part 3)
Without a doubt, Erwin was incredibly confused at this moment, except one thing was quite clear.
"The Duke is truly beautiful, she’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. If I could see her every day, it would be perfect... Of course, that’s unlikely. I might have free time, but she surely doesn’t."
White City wasn’t very large, and in the blink of an eye, Erwin arrived at the castle gates.
The two spearmen guarding the gate looked up at him.
"Hello." Erwin slightly leaned forward on his horse and said, "I wish to see the Duke."
"Oh, you were here yesterday, I remember you." One of the soldiers said, "Did you make an appointment?"
"No, not yet. Could I trouble you to inform her?"
"Sure, please wait here for a moment."
"Alright, thank you."
...
In the study, Yilin was busy writing something.
The soldier who came to report briskly walked up to Yilin, stood at attention, and said, "Duke, that gentleman from yesterday is here, wishing to see you."
"Hmm?" Yilin raised her head in confusion, glancing at the soldier.
...
"You want a job?" Yilin furrowed her brow.
"Yes, I want a job." After a pause, Erwin took a deep breath and awkwardly said, "I can work for you temporarily, without involving any oaths."
Yilin stared at Erwin in astonishment.
Thinking it over, Erwin added, "You could assign me some less important tasks, those that don’t require an oath. Of course, if you wish to trust me, you could also... assign me more important tasks."
After speaking, Erwin carefully watched Yilin.
The two silently stared at each other.
Yilin sat at her desk, while Erwin stood on the other side.
Sunlight softly streamed in through the window.
After a while, Yilin smiled: "Alright, I’ll arrange work for you. Thank you, at least it shows I’m still a worthy lord to serve. As for the work... I think assigning ordinary tasks to someone like you, a Knight, would be a waste. Of course, all tasks will be agreed upon beforehand, I won’t force you to do anything."
"Thank you!" Erwin genuinely bowed to Yilin.
...
About an hour later, Erwin was brought to the training grounds.
Well, it’s indeed unimportant work.
...
"So, here’s the situation. Starting today, Mr. Erwin will assist General Huoersi in training the new recruits."
After informing Huoersi, Yilin’s personal maid bowed and left.
Huoersi stood, hands on hips, looking at Erwin with a bewildered expression.
Erwin could only stand there dumbstruck, staring back at him.
"So... you were one of those rash kids in the charge?"
"Yes."
"You’re actually considered a Knight, it’s just that Gray hasn’t formally knighted you yet."
"Indeed."
"Did Miss Yilin promise you land and a salary?"
Erwin shook his head.
Huoersi frowned even more, lowering his head and then raising it, scratching his face.
"What’s wrong? Is there a problem?" Erwin asked.
Huoersi sighed and said, "I’m just surprised, not only because of your status but also because Miss Yilin agreed to this... arrangement with you."
"Is there a problem?"
"Yes. Not a major issue, but it’s at least uncomfortable for me."
"Why?"
Hesitating, Huoersi said, "All the Knights and soldiers under me are sworn to serve Miss Yilin, or me. I can issue them orders without hesitation, when they don’t train seriously or fight hard enough, I can raise the whip without hesitation. But with you..."
Erwin quickly said, "You can do that with me too."
"No, I can’t do that with you." Huoersi shook his head: "There’s no contract binding us, to me, you’re like a mercenary. And not even a paid mercenary, which is even worse. I suggest you discuss this again with Miss Yilin, at least get some salary, you can’t work without pay, can you?"
"It’s fine, I don’t mind!" Erwin replied.
With that answer, Huoersi had nothing more to say, he could only reluctantly nod: "Alright, if you don’t mind, as Miss Yilin’s Knight, I have to follow this decision."
...
All day long, Erwin helped Huoersi train new recruits at the training grounds, kept busy throughout.
Well, the main issue wasn’t that there was a lot to do, after all, training new recruits isn’t the same as being trained by them. The recruits should be the busiest. However, Erwin had been trained a lot, but had never trained others, inevitably feeling a bit clumsy.
However, all in all, it went smoothly.
It wasn’t until nightfall that Erwin rode his horse home, dragging a tired body.
"A very normal day, will every day be this normal from now on?" Erwin helplessly spread his hands, sighing: "Ideals are like novels, full of ups and downs. Reality, however, is dull, many times not even knowing the meaning of what you’re doing."
That’s what he said, but it seemed only Erwin felt what he did was meaningless, others perceived it as meaningful.
Before reaching home, he noticed many neighbors watching him from windows and balconies.
Someone waved at him, someone shouted in excitement. Others discussed the "eternal topic": Erwin grew up under their watch.
Yes, everyone was enthusiastic. Erwin could only respond passively, with smiles.
When he reached the door, he felt his face was stiff from smiling.
Was that it?
No, it wasn’t, it was just beginning.
After tying up his horse, just as he was about to take out his key to unlock the door, it opened. His old father rushed out to hug Erwin, almost kissing him.
"How did it go? Did the Duke agree?"
"Of course, how could she not agree?" 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚
"I knew it! Wonderful! From now on, you’re a true Knight! I’m so proud of you, my son!"
His father had prepared a sumptuous dinner and a huge crowd of onlookers.
Yes, a huge crowd. If their house wasn’t too small, the entire street’s people would be packed into their house, watching him eat.
Erwin quietly ate, head lowered, while Bart happily shared his "parenting experience". Yes, "parenting experience", that "child" was Erwin. Everyone seemed to agree that learning Bart’s "parenting experience" was more important than learning Erwin’s "how to become a Knight".
In the hustle and bustle, Erwin quietly stood up, wiped his mouth clean. Instantly, everyone’s attention turned to him, silence filled the entire living room.
"I’m going to rest, I still have to continue helping train new recruits tomorrow." Saying that, Erwin bowed to everyone and quietly walked away.
Of course, Erwin’s departure certainly didn’t stop them from continuing their discussions, the whole house remained boisterously noisy.
...
Returning to his room, Erwin quietly sat at his desk, staring blankly out the window.
"Knock knock, knock knock!" Suddenly, the door was rapped.
"Erwin! Are you asleep?" Bart shouted with a drunken voice outside the door, "If not, get up quickly! You’re not too young, you should get married! Just by chance, a friend wants to introduce his daughter to you! Get up quickly!"
Helplessly, Erwin’s head dropped heavily, he exhaled a long breath.
