I Was Reborn in Another World, but Hold On – No Parents? Was I Abandoned? - Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Escape and Preparation for Battle

(Note: Arus, 7 years old; Kaires, 30 years old; Marie, 28 years old; Mel, 5 years old)

“Big bro, do your best!”

And so, a year went by.

One day, while diligently practicing his daily swings in the garden, cheered on by his sister’s vibrant encouragement, an unfamiliar man appeared.

The butler was handling the situation, but there seemed to be some disagreement.

“With all due respect, we cannot permit unidentified individuals to enter the premises.”

“I have an important matter to discuss. If you inform Kaires, he’ll understand.”

“If it’s truly important, it would be better if you identify yourself…”

Telling his sister to stay there, he headed towards the gate.

As he approached the man, it became evident that he was of considerable stature.

Name: Lion

House: Triden

Age: 30

Race: Human

Occupation: Heavy Warrior

Title: Land Divider

Level: 81

HP: 8,000 (8,000)

MP: 2,500 (2,500)

Attack Power: 21,000

Defense Power: 29,000

Agility: 6,000

Dexterity: 8,700

Luck: 8

Magic Affinity: Fire, Thunder

Innate Magic: [Land Divider Level MAX]

Attack Magic: [Thunderquake Level MAX] [Flame Column Level MAX] [Lightning Level 4] [Great Flame Thunder Level 2]

Defense Magic: –

Innate Skills/[Hardening Level 3] [Body Enhancement Level MAX] [Mass Increase Level 3]

Resistance Skills: [Physical Attack Resistance Level 2]

Holy Skills: –

He seems to be quite skilled.

“Lord Arus, please step aside,” the butler hurriedly addressed me as I abruptly stepped forward.

“It’s okay… This person has no intention of harming us. If that were the case, your head would already be rolling on the ground, right?”

“He’s skilled, but the fact that he hasn’t resorted to violence indicates no hostility. I believe he has no intention of causing us harm.“

“Also, based on his training methods, he’s likely a high-ranking adventurer or a member of the military’s upper ranks.”

“The fact that he visited without notifying my father, a general, suggests the latter. It’s even possible to consider a higher rank or title. Although he chose an inconspicuous attire, his clothing and behavior reveal that he is unmistakably a noble.”

In a scenario where someone of considerable significance arrives without prior notice or disclosing their identity, it suggests a situation of great importance and complexity.

Therefore, I believe we should allow him through.

“If anything happens, I’ll take responsibility. Please follow me. I’ll lead you to my father’s location.”

Disregarding the astounded butler, mouth agape, Arus shifted his attention to the man. The man, with wide-open eyes, had a faint smile.

“As expected of Kaires’ son… It’s my first time meeting you, but you’re a very intelligent lad. Kaires must be proud… I would love for my child to meet you.”

Though embarrassed by the praise, Arus thought it best to move quickly. He nodded slightly to the man and started walking.

“Oh, right! We need to hurry…”

Towards the mansion’s entrance, maids and butlers had already gathered, drawn by the disturbance. Before even reaching the entrance, Kaires emerged from within the mansion.

“Lion!! Are… are you safe? I couldn’t sleep at night worrying about you! But more importantly, about that…”

Taken aback, Kaires hastened towards Lion, vigorously shaking his shoulders while bombarding him with questions.

However, after a swift survey of his surroundings and an abrupt calmness, Kaires guided Lion inside.

In the reception room, Kaires and Lion faced each other.

Dismissing the attendants, they took seats on opposite sofas, maintaining eye contact.

“Showing up alone only solidifies those rumors, doesn’t it?”

“Sorry… for causing trouble again.”

“What are you talking about? You’ve saved my life multiple times.”

“Hmph… I hesitated to come here, thinking you would say that. I didn’t want to trouble you or your family… but there was no other choice now.”

Lion, the long-time close friend and ally…

He commanded the kingdom’s most formidable cavalry unit as its captain, holding the rank of lieutenant general and the title of frontier count.

While his title surpassed that of Count Kaires, their military ranks were one below the other.

Thanks to their strong bond from the start,the two could speak freely without hesitation.

However, a few days ago, a sealed letter arrived addressed to a key figure in the kingdom.

Unknown assailants infiltrated the Triden family estate, resulting in the death of Lady Marina Triden, the wife of the head of the Triden family, Count Lion Triden, along with several maids and the butler.

Furthermore, the head of the Triden family, Lion Triden, and his eldest son Leo Triden, and eldest daughter Rosa Triden are missing.

The perpetrators have not been captured, and their whereabouts are unknown.

Upon witnessing this, the prominent figures grasped the situation immediately. It was an assassination plot by fellow nobles…

In this country, two major factions exist: the Royalists who back the current king and crown prince, and the Dukists who support the king’s brother, the duke.

Both Kaires and Lion are key figures in the Royalist faction, and the suspicion of an assassination plot by someone in the Dukist faction dawned on them instantly.

The deepening suspicions were fueled by the fact that the current king is currently ill and in recovery.

The sudden deterioration in the king’s condition in recent years created a delicate situation, leading the Duke to take on his duties.

Rumors persistently circulate about a movement to crown the Duke as the next king during this opportune moment.

“Do you have any idea who the mastermind might be?”

“No… at the moment, it’s not clear. However, we have a general idea.”

“Vairon, huh?”

“Kaires, so you suspect him too, huh? I’ve been suspecting the same.”

Vairon refers to Viscount Dubroff Vairon, a prominent figure in the Dukist faction.

He is known for harboring strong animosity towards the Royalists and has a history of challenging and killing a Baron from the Royalist faction in the past.

“Should we discreetly investigate a bit? If we uncover evidence, even if he’s a noble, we’ll ensure he faces execution.”

“I’m sorry… Given the potential for a second attack, I’ve entrusted my sons to trustworthy individuals. The target is undoubtedly me. That’s why I’ve been cautious about coordinating our actions…”

“It’s okay! Don’t worry. No thieves are breaking into our house. We have a squad-sized covert unit directly under my command, always stationed within the mansion. Besides, I’m considered the strongest warrior in our country. And, there’s another skilled individual in this house who is arguably second only to me…”

“That son of yours? He does seem skilled, but is he really that impressive without any bias?”

“Oh, right, you were with Arus! So you’ve already met! There’s no bias here. Even considering his training level as a unit, that’s not ordinary strength. If you’re up for it, how about a friendly match sometime?”

“You say that with such confidence… Not only intelligent but also skilled. This could be a great story for Leo. Actually, I was stopped by the butler at the gate earlier. Currently, I can’t casually reveal my name outside due to the situation, and I was in a bit of trouble. He saved me and surprised me a lot…”

In an instant, the keen observation, judging my strength from my physique and demeanor, was impressive.

Not only that, but pointing out the lack of hostile actions despite the perceived capability, indicating to the butler that I had no ill intentions.

Furthermore, deducing my nobility solely based on appearance and behavior, and even going as far as speculating on my potential position in the military hierarchy or a higher title than mine – all of it was guessed correctly!

It was hard to believe such insightful guesses came from the mouth of a seemingly young child.

That child is not just intelligent; his brilliance cannot be expressed merely with the word ‘smart.’

Truly, I was impressed; he is indeed Kaires’ son.

“Oh, so he said those things… Haha… He’s quite an exceptional son. But, not to boast, his greatness is beyond that. In just half a year with a private tutor, he covered emperorship, law, mathematics, physics, engineering, philosophy, foreign languages, military strategy, history, aristocratic etiquette, and language use – excelling in everything. He’s already more fluent than me in the three major foreign languages.”

“In terms of combat, his skills in boxing, jujutsu, and military-style hand-to-hand combat far surpass even squad leaders. When I gave him a sword a month ago, he experimented on his own and landed a blow that made me think I might be in danger if I didn’t take it seriously.”

“Seriously? Is that for real? It sounds a bit intense for a kid, doesn’t it?”

“It’s so impressive that I wonder if it’s for Arus’ benefit.”

“I’d be intrigued to witness that. Let’s have a friendly match.”

“Stay in the mansion for a while! In the meantime, I’d appreciate it if you could train him a bit!”

Little did they know, they continued chatting when suddenly, Arus let out a loud sneeze from the next room.