Game Mind of a Medieval Modern Person - Chapter 172



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172. The oath of the Black Terwehr was held in the cathedral church of the Diocese of Penrad.

Originally, it would have been done privately and quietly, but once it was done, it was done in a public place, as a punishment.

While wearing the robes worn by monks.

Even Terveer, who always burst into hearty laughter, was extremely serious the moment he knelt before the altar.

Terveer looked up at the blue cross on the altar, crossed his arms over his chest, and slowly bowed his head.

And he slowly revealed his shortcomings under the gaze of countless witnesses who would notarize his oath.

“I once dreamed of becoming a knightly order, because they seemed like great knights.”

A time when I vaguely admired heroes and dreamed of an honorable life.

The boy, who had not yet grown a beard, followed in the footsteps of his seniors.

But reality is always harsh.

“But when I realized that living as a knight in the capital wasn’t the honorable life I had imagined, I started to wander.”

In some ways, the Order of Knights was the group that best maintained the original purpose of the church.

Their strict discipline, frugality, and simple life exist only to show their hatred towards this world.

Naturally, the old gods of Ise and their followers equally hated the Knights Templar and wanted to harass them.

Therefore, the Capital Knight must abandon his name voluntarily, as failing to cut ties with the past would put those he leaves behind in danger.

There is no romantic chivalry or duels.

Rather, they were people who pursued and cut off their bloodline with such cruelty that even those who hated other races frowned.

An extermination unit that mercilessly cuts down even those who have no will to fight or are unable to fight, let alone strong enemies.

That was the truth about the Knights Templar that Terveer saw.

Terveer, who had come to know what kind of life he had longed for, asked himself:

Can I devote my whole conscience and life to thoroughly rejecting and denying this world in order to maintain my royalty?

The answer came quickly.

“I began to feel reluctant, knowing that it was a responsibility too heavy for me to bear with my meager dreams. I thought it would be better to remain indifferent than to make promises I couldn’t keep.”

Rather than hunting down his enemies from afar, Terveer chose to confront them directly and win.

“But I also knew that the enemy’s power was not something that could be easily overcome.”

Time passed.

The prodigal son who had turned his back on the Blue Cross, saying that it was too heavy a responsibility, was now proudly declaring while raising both arms toward the Blue Cross.

“I pledge my honesty and my temple before you.”

***

After Terveer took his oath, the withdrawal of the Powis brothers began immediately.

Bishop Narva and Knight Terwehr worked closely together to plan a rapid withdrawal.

“Lord Terveer.”

“Oh, Narva. We were just discussing what to do when we withdraw.”

“He clearly said that he would also take a vow of moderation.”

“Well, given the circumstances, His Highness the Duke of Penrad will not be pleased with our withdrawal. He will probably try to hold us back.”

At that moment, Narva, who was trying to continue the cold questioning, opened his eyes wide.

“?”

Whatever.

Terveer continued talking, sweat dripping down his face.

“Yubas’ expeditionary force is still sitting on Phenolium. If we were to withdraw from here, the balance of power would shift drastically, so they will come up with all sorts of excuses to refuse to allow us to withdraw.”

To avoid the suspicious and wary eyes of a legitimate wife and have countless concubines and illegitimate children, great stamina alone is not enough.

You must cultivate both the insight to closely read the other person’s emotions and intentions, and the sense of distance to gauge when to strike and when to retreat.

“On the other hand, I don’t know what to do with the guy who killed my relatives and seized the military power. I can’t even guess whether he will use this opportunity to weaken Powis and attack us together, or whether he will try to improve relations or help us withdraw to avoid immediate interference.”

Knight Terveer.

“My opinion is that it would be better to contact Yubas, who can be persuaded at least…”

“….”

“…How is it?”

His true worth was revealed only when he felt a sense of crisis that he could not disappoint his wife, who was sensitive to purity.

However, he disappointed his younger brother, Narva.

Narva faced Terveer with a blunt face, all joy and sorrow erased.

“Brother. The number of illegitimate children you have told me about is well over ten. You should restrain yourself now.”

“Ahem, ahem. Well, I swore an oath of honesty, so how could I swear falsely?”

“I swore to be honest and then treat my brother’s children so badly? Do you think I’ll treat them with favoritism because they’re my children born out of wedlock, and not even baptize them, and just beat them up and say they’re worthless bastards who’ll squander the family fortune by clinging to their inheritance?”

“I, Narva. I know that you understand and cherish the preciousness of life better than anyone else. Especially when it comes to family!”

Tub.

Narva washed his dry hands with both hands and let out a deep sigh.

“I’ll compromise. Just take the government with you.”

It was a recommendation made under the judgment that it would be better to have a 10-month grace period once the stomach is full, but it was rejected outright.

“That won’t do. If I, who is supposed to be in command and lead the way, were to be the only one leading the government, how could there be military discipline?”

“Ugh…”

It was a very rational and valid argument, even one based on principles.

It’s unfortunate that Terveer’s rational argument is being refuted.

Reasonable?

It was at this moment that Narva clapped his hands.

Rationality was the clue.

Surprisingly, just one.

There was only one way for the interests of Terveer, who could not control his boiling lust, and Narva, who did not want to increase the number of illegitimate children in his family, to coincide.

“I heard that some knights with noble tastes use male prostitutes. So, you too, now is the time.”

“What on earth do you think of this guy!!!!!”

Unfortunately, this coldly mechanical and rational argument was defeated by Terwehr’s fierce opposition.

“No matter how hot-tempered this guy is, he’s not a beast that would dangle a cocksucker! Noble? Huh, that would be a disaster!”

“You hit the kid like that and you say he’s not a beast.”

“Huh? Narva, what did you say?”

“As my brother said, they are not even good enough to raise their own children, so they are not even good enough to be considered animals.”

Narva made up his mind, desperately trying to hide his seething emotions.

When I return, the first thing I must do is meet Terveer’s wife.

“Anyway, as you said, I will meet with Yubas, who is the only one who can be persuaded.”

“If you need security.”

“No. I will end this in a private discussion with you.”

What was even more unpleasant was that Terveer’s opinion seemed extremely plausible.

It seems that his brain works very well only in the field of moving soldiers.

Certainly, unless Prince Penrad is a person of the forbidden kingdom, it is highly unlikely that he would allow the withdrawal of the Duchy of Powis, no matter how much he dislikes it.

Even though he has achieved great things, he cannot return triumphantly, and he cannot even retreat as if he is running away without anyone noticing.

Narva smiled calmly and tried to figure out how to solve this problem.

“That would be enough to arouse Prince Penrad’s impatience and misjudgment.”

Narva, who had recently met with Kardal, explained the situation to him in great detail.

With a few simple suggestions.

Kardal, who was already overwhelmed by the momentum, listened silently for a while and then answered while pressing his forehead with his right hand.

“Your Majesty… Your Highness. You really have a tongue like Sagal.”

First, if a fight breaks out between the two sides in Phenolium, Powis does not intervene.

Second, I will help you put pressure on the current Yubas’s leader, Bairu Orn Yubas.

Third, I will share some of my battle experiences and records from fighting the pagans of Ise.

Narva’s offer was quite acceptable to Kardal.

Conversely, it was so good that I couldn’t easily feel at ease.

“How much are you trying to extort in return?”

Kardal glared at Narva with his characteristically squinty cat-like eyes.

But Narva didn’t care and just smiled and showed her palm.

“I already received it, so it’s okay.”

***

The suspicious Prince Penrad moved as expected.

“No, you’re going back? This is… It’s a shame that you guys are going back!”

The dramatic reaction when the Powis brothers announced their intention to withdraw was something to behold.

Even though he was expressing his disappointment with his mouth, the corners of his mouth slowly rose, his shoulders shrugged as if he had put down a burden, and his eyebrows waved and trembled.

Prince Penrad even went so far as to pat Narva and Terveer on the shoulders alternately, trying to appear generous.

“Thanks to you, we were able to defeat those ruthless pagans. It’s truly beautiful how you don’t try to exploit us under the pretext of salvation, but instead help us and leave. Civilized people are different after all. They’re so different from those barbaric Yubas!”

“I am sorry that I cannot alleviate Your Majesty’s worries any further.”

“Bishop, if it weren’t for you, how could I have found courage! From Sir Tervere to you… Athelton is truly blessed with many children!”

The pierced part was the mouth, and the shaking part was the tongue.

Narva confronted the enraged Prince Penrad and finally got what he wanted.

“How can I stop you from returning? However… I will definitely reclaim my country and rights and repay you. Until then, please believe in me and support me. In particular, I would like you to offer your prayers to the stars of humanity.”

“Of course, Your Majesty. I would gladly do so for the rightful owner of this land.”

He is a so-called stigmata manifester and a candidate for the next saint.

When Narva said that she would pray for him, Prince Penrad’s confidence soared through the sky.

“Haha… Hahaha! The prayer of the stigmata manifester, I’ve never been this strong! Alright, let’s go back! From here on out, this is the fight for my body!”

September 12, 1216.

The clouds were just beginning to part and the ears of grain were beginning to swell under the calm, dry sky.

Although farmers in Phenolium and nearby areas were supposed to be heading to the fields with sickles in hand to harvest, they were unable to do so.

The situation had already escalated to the brink of a crisis.

Kardal Orn Yuvas, who refused to respond to the request to vacate, emphasizing the quality and quantity of his troops, and began to station bases in various places.

In response, Duke Penrad began to attack the cause by appealing to the lords for their legitimate rights and putting forward the church as a notary.

When these two point their swords at each other.

“Sir Tervere, when you return, would you like to see Yurid?”

“Of course I have to see it!”

“I would like to receive other seeds as well…”

“Don’t worry. I will definitely guarantee your skills!”

Narva was still nurturing his dream of becoming a great master.

While devising a plan that would benefit both his faithful brothers Terveir and the Powis family who would vouch for him.

Episode 173