The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 32

Chapter 32: The Fool (Fulde’s Side)

Inside the medical room of Mildrea Castle, there was a man lying on a bed, writhing in pain and uttering words of resentment.

“Guuuuh… you…!”

Every movement brought excruciating pain that made it impossible to sleep. The doctor who had treated him had done everything he could, but the situation was as it was.

… Treating only one part at a time is safe. Healing the entire body at once can have dangerous consequences. We need to gradually apply magic to each part of the body.

The doctor’s words echoed in his mind, stirring up dark emotions each time. He wanted to tear at his chest, but even that was beyond his current capabilities.

“This… this can’t be… I, the Vice Commander of the Second Knights… to that shameless…”

This had to be some kind of mistake, a bad dream. But the pain coursing through his entire body denied that possibility. And as he writhed in agony, he suddenly realized that someone was standing by his side.

“You seem to have been through quite a lot,” the figure said.

“Who… are you?”

He glared at the man with his hood pulled low. It was the merchant who had been making contact with him for the past year.

“How did you… get in?”

“Hehe, a good merchant is sensitive to opportunities.”

All he could see was the man’s mouth, curled into a mocking smile. It only fueled his irritation.

“Get out…!”

“If that’s what you wish. But are you sure?”

The man used a tone that seemed overly dramatic, then leaned closer and whispered in his ear.

“It seems that there are voices in favor of letting that man, Berg, join the Knights. Furthermore, it appears that Princess Arseria has developed some feelings for him. If he were to serve the princess, he would quickly rise to prominence.”

“What…?”

“Can you deny it? Not only did he defeat you, the Vice Commander, but he possesses a rare drop, a weapon that can turn its wielder into a powerhouse. If he accomplishes great feats and receives a title… there’s a future where he becomes Princess Arseria’s companion, isn’t there?”

Companion? Impossible. Unacceptable. He couldn’t accept it. Arseria’s companion should be him, not that shameless man. He would surely receive a title eventually, and he couldn’t allow that man to steal Arseria’s affection.

“Shouldn’t you stop this? If the one you serve is about to go down the wrong path, it is a knight’s duty to advise against it.”

“That’s true, but… how?”

“What? The reason you lost was the difference in equipment. The weapon that man possesses, called a rare drop, can turn its wielder into an invincible warrior. If you can use an equipment that matches it, you can defeat him.”

Saying so, the man took out a small bottle and a helmet from his bag. The helmet, pulled from what appeared to be a magic bag, had a sinister design resembling an oni.

“This is a special healing potion I created and one of the rare drops. I didn’t intend to give them to anyone else, but I’ll give them to a true knight like you.”

Without waiting for his response, the man opened the bottle and poured its contents into his mouth. Instantly, not only did his wounds close up, but his entire body heated up, and he felt his blood boil.

“Wha… what…!?”

“Now, put this on. With it, you can become… an invincible warrior.”

Without hesitation, he put on the helmet handed to him. In that moment… the emotions he had harbored erupted, and his body began to transform.

“Arseriaaa… Selcuu…!!”

His burning emotions drove him to his feet, and he flung open the door. Outside, two knights on guard noticed and pointed their spears at him.

“You! What’s that… gah!?”

He knocked one of them down and crushed the other’s head with his foot, and then he took their spears.

“Arseria… is mine…”

As if in response to his surging emotions, his body began to change.

“…Fools who think they’re special are quite easy to manipulate. Well then… I’ll ensure that the Knight Commander doesn’t come and pay a visit to His Majesty the Emperor.”