Turning Chapter 1089

Chapter 1089

Revlin Shand Apeto. Originally, he was a boy who lived while being treated as a sickly and useless child of House Apeto. Now, he had become a proud member of the Cavalry, but he still hadn't completely abandoned the Apeto name.

It was different from Pruelle, who had also come from one of the four ducal houses to the Cavalry but had abandoned his family name.

Having a family name meant that the authority received as someone born into that family remained. In other words, it meant that Revlin could visit the Apeto family's territory at any time and give orders.

'Of course, he had never used such authority until now. And it's highly likely he won't in the future either.'

However, the people of House Apeto themselves didn't know that Revlin was such a person. That was what mattered.

The main territory of House Apeto, Apeim, was never favorable to Peletta and Kishiar. If it were up to them, they wouldn't have allowed the Peletta Knights or Cavalry members to even set foot on their land, and if they were discovered to have secretly entered later, they would have been furious and held them accountable.

But what if there was evidence that the direct line of House Apeto had given permission to enter Apeim? Moreover, if it was from Revlin, the only current direct descendant besides the first son Aishes, who could become the duke any day now, and who had even regained his health?

'The Revlin recognized by House Apeto would be the person most likely to become the duke now, so they definitely can't ignore him. No matter how much they dislike Peletta...'

Yuder knew how many means had been used within House Apeto to call Revlin back to the family. Revlin seemed to not care even if a new duke came from the branch family after Aishes died, but those Apeto bastards didn't seem to have much intention of doing that. It made sense since they were the ones who were obsessed with bloodline more than anyone else.

Kishiar aimed at their inner thoughts and wrote a letter to Revlin. The content was simple. A brief explanation of the anomalous crack incident that occurred in the North and the suspicious merchants, and a word to keep in mind that they planned to enter Apeim by cleverly borrowing Revlin's name.

'-I'll handle it well so that it doesn't get entangled with the family, so don't worry. All we need is to buy some time from Apeim. Even if the Apeto side finds out about this later, they won't think you were involved.'

The reply to that letter arrived very quickly using both expensive magic tools and carrier pigeons simultaneously.

'To the respected Cavalry Commander, my benefactor Kishiar La Orr.'

The paper that began like that had a few short and simple sentences written on it, just like Kishiar's letter. However, the content was a little different from what was expected.

'-I understand what you mean. Thank you for your consideration. However, I no longer intend to simply avoid getting involved with the family like before. I wanted to tell you this continuously after returning from the South, but somehow I'm only telling you now. The seal stamped on the power of attorney enclosed proves that I am a direct descendant of the Apeto ducal family and can exercise the authority bestowed upon a direct descendant. Please use it as you need. I will take responsibility.'

Behind that letter, on an expensive paper with Revlin's seal stamped on it, it was written, "I grant some of the authority I possess as a direct descendant to the one who holds this letter." That 'some' was, of course, the authority to freely visit the Apeto family's territories in the North and the authority to not have to notify them in advance.

Kishiar burst into laughter upon seeing that.

"It feels like I met him just yesterday, but I don't know when he grew up like this."

It really was like that. Yuder recalled the Revlin from when they first met while looking at the postscript attached to the back of the letter that said, 'If it would be more helpful for me to go directly, I will do so immediately, just say the word.' The boy who looked like a porcelain doll, desperately using his ability to talk to the Cavalry he had met for the first time because he had no one to ask for help within the family.

Had that boy, who possessed immeasurably great courage unlike his appearance that seemed like he would break at any moment, become this solid before he knew it?

A considerable impression was felt from the sight of Revlin, who had received help from others, now unhesitatingly saying that he would take responsibility to help them in return.

'The fact that he said it was since returning from the South, maybe his meeting with Myra became an opportunity to change his mind.'

The valiant knights of Peletta left with the paper stamped with Revlin's seal, following Kishiar's orders. Since Nathan Zuckerman went with them, there was no way they wouldn't be able to find the suspicious merchants no matter how tightly they were wrapped up.

While waiting for them to return, Yuder had the opportunity to talk personally with the Northern Branch members.

"Yuder. I never thought you would be by the Commander's side even during your vacation! I was really surprised when I first heard the news."

"You look healthy, fortunately. I heard the news that you had fully recovered, but seeing you directly like this is even better."

"I'm sorry I couldn't greet you properly when I first saw you. But that was the right answer, wasn't it?"

Because they were all talking at once, he couldn't fully grasp what they were saying, but anyway, he definitely felt that they were happy to see him. Yuder roughly nodded his head in response and then asked a question.

"How is it living in the Northern Branch?"

"Except for the cold, it couldn't be better than this! We were never looked down upon thanks to being located next to Peletta, and everyone liked us."

"Me too. It was really comfortable because I only had to do my job. I miss my classmates, but... other than that, everything is good."

"But Yuder. You finally came for a vacation, but you can't even rest properly because something like this happened again. Are you okay?"

One of the members who had been enthusiastically talking about the advantages of life in the Northern Branch suddenly asked carefully with a serious face.

"I heard that this time, you didn't come as an assistant but were formally invited as a distinguished guest... Such opportunities are rare. How about asking the Commander for a little more vacation? If it's you, wouldn't the Commander and His Majesty the Emperor allow it...?"

Judging by their expressions, it seemed they still didn't know exactly what that 'distinguished guest status' meant or what Yuder had been doing here with whom. It felt like he newly realized once again how much the Peletta retainers valued Kishiar's words and firmly protected information related to him.

'I have no intention of keeping it a secret now, but... they are all really amazing. They don't carelessly move their mouths even though the Cavalry is an ally.'

Well, that's probably why he was able to disappear so quietly in his previous life.

Absolutely following the orders of their lord and keeping his secrets while living their whole lives.

There were truly countless people in this Peletta who did that difficult task as if it were nothing. Deeply feeling that fact in his heart, Yuder quietly answered.

"I have no such intention. I'm just doing what needs to be done, so I'm not particularly regretful. I've rested enough."

"..."

Resolving a matter that could turn into a major disaster was far more important than playing around. And if he hadn't rested at all, that would be one thing, but hadn't he already spent a sufficiently enjoyable time?

Yuder said it because he really thought it was fine, but the Northern Branch members all showed a regretful expression, softening the ends of their eyebrows in unison.

"Yuder, you really..."

"Sigh... that guy..."

'What are they thinking to act like that?'

It was suspicious, but he couldn't talk more about that part because the topic changed.

"Come to think of it, Yuder, you attended all the new recruit selection exams for other branches, right? You didn't see ours, so is there anything you're curious about?"

"You'll meet them when you return to the capital after your vacation ends anyway. Shall I give you some information in advance?"

Only then did Yuder recall the name of a certain someone he had half-forgotten until now.

'Right... Fay had already joined in this game.'

He hesitated for a moment and then opened his mouth.

"As you said, I don't know much about the new recruits of the Northern Branch. I only saw a simple evaluation in the letter Phieny sent. So, can I hear an overall evaluation first? From the exam, if possible."

"Sure!"

The Northern Branch members began to chatter with excited faces.

"It was a bit difficult for us to observe the exam on our side, so at that time, we invited the people said to have the best eye for people in Peletta. Chef Shusainer and Captain Welliven."

"...Really?"

It was unexpected that the Peletta retainers had also participated in selecting the new recruits for the Northern Branch.

"At first, I wondered if it would be okay, but they were really good at judging people. Especially Sir Shusainer! It was a huge help. Among the people he pointed out just by looking at their eyes, there were quite a few who turned out to have suspicious points when investigated."

Hearing about it, it seemed that Shusainer and Welliven mainly looked at attitude and personality rather than ability, and Yuder finally seemed to understand the reason why there were many names he couldn't remember among the new Northern recruits this time.

'I didn't pay much attention to other names because of Fay... but compared to other branches, there were a lot of names I didn't know, and even the names I knew weren't guys who had done strange things. It wasn't because they had good luck in selecting, but because of Shusainer and Welliven.'

Yuder's trust in Shusainer and Welliven rose a level within him. In the meantime, the topic of the selected new recruits flowed, and finally, Fay's name came up.