chapter 14

Kaizer Dollet’s Story of the past .

My name is Kaizer . Baron Dollet’s son .

Dollet Barony’s territory is in the northern part of the Empire, thus making us the vassal of the Schwarzer clan .

Being from a clan with generations worth of history as knights, I’ve been trained in swordsmanship since my early years .

And apparently I had a natural talent for it .

By the age of 12, there was no one who can match me among my peers .

After that, even with the many talented and excellent students on the knight course of the Royal Academy, I always ranked among the best .

Just like at the Barony, I was quite famous in the Imperial Capital . Well if I could say so myself, I’m quite confident with how I look too .

Hence, I received many invitations from nobles’ daughters, of whom I gladly play around with .

In the imperial capital, my days have always been pleasant .

However one day, when the Dollet clan visited the Archduke Schwarzer’s residence, I met a girl .

Her name was Sharon .

The only daughter of Earl of Roxietta .

Translucent skin with golden hair . And her soul-sucking big eyes… . she’s beautiful .

It’s as if, she was a Goddess from a picture that came to life .

I almost lost my mind when I first saw her .

She said that she likes [strong men] . Isn’t that just what I am? Fortunately her family is also a vassal to the Schwarzer clan, and she even studied in the same Knight course . So I approached her furiously . Both in the Imperial Capital, and in the Schwarzer territory . I also visited her birthplace, the Roxietta clan’s territory . Since we studied on the same course, I had many opportunities to approach her when we train together . She also… . . didn’t seem to be bored when talking with me .

But her gaze……I noticed that it was directed not to me but to another man .

Archduke Schwarzer’s young master Ares Schwarzer .

Our liege, Archduke Schwarzer’s first son .

He didn’t practice swordsmanship, just reading books… . . truly a meager man .

Sharon would go to his side in front of me and many other people . Approaching a son of the Great Clans without any hesitation . However… . when I looked at the situation, I realized that I was seriously wrong .

There were certainly rumours that the two are fiancees . But rumors are rumors . I couldn’t simply accept it .

Sharon is the only daughter of an Earl . I thought that I should be able to match her since I’m a son of a Baron . Even if it’s against my clan’s Liege, I couldn’t just give up .

To convince Sharon, I would challenge Ares to a match from time to time . But the answer was always no . The challenge was always refused .

[I don’t think the match will be necessary . ]

[Then do you want to train together instead?]

[That too… . I don’t want to burden you too much . So no, thanks]

Those at the scene won’t say anything right then, but in the shadow they would say the worst things . Weak, coward, a dishonor to the Great Clans name… . . etc .

He also denies me in front of Sharon a couple of time . What’s the matter with this guy… . for real?

Then… . that incident happened shortly after .

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When Sharon was on her way back from the Imperial Capital to Roxietta Territory, I heard that her carriage was attacked by Baron Gordon’s men, so I galloped with my horse quickly to meet the Earl of Roxietta .

The Earl had actually organized a troop of his own, and was about to head there himself .

[Kaizer-dono, thank you for coming all the way here… . but you are still only a student . Moreover this is Roxietta clan’s personal problem . You don’t have to trouble yourself with it… . ]

[No, if it’s for Sharon, then I won’t mind the bear the trouble . ]

After pressing the Earl for several times, I finally joined the Sharon rescue team .

To rescue Sharon and to gain favor from the Earl . This is something really important .

The situation is urgent . But when we were waiting for the signal to march out of the gate… . that Ares Schwarzer-dono appeared before us .

I was annoyed . Why did this man appear at such timing? He didn’t even need to bother to come at all if he couldn’t be counted as fighting force .

[Young master… . . there is no time to talk with you right now . Would you please step aside?]

[Kaizer . I also have not time for you right now . So could you move aside . Also could you call the Earl to come here?]

[… . . , the Earl is busy right now . Why did you even come at this time of emergency… . ]

I thought to shoo him away by force . At that moment I grabbed his arm, and tried to shove him away……but it won’t budge……no, his body didn’t even flinch one bit?

[I also don’t have much time . Please call the Earl immediately . This is starting to irritate me . ]

Ares emitted a terrible pressure . I could feel [fear] that I’ve never felt before coursing through my body . Ares had a rather small body . How did such a small body produce this enormous strength… .

[Ares-sama . Sorry for the wait . ]

On that timing, the Earl of Roxietta, Lloyd appeared from behind me .

[Has their location been found?]

[Up to where Baron Gordon held Sharon]

[As expected . Then, where is the location?]

[As expected . Then, where is the location?]

[On his Barony, a mansion at the southeast . It seems that he has hired a large amount of mercenaries too . ]

[Is Sharon safe… . . ?]

[I think they won’t do anything to her until Prince Joseph arrived . That’s why the time is precious . ]

[That’s for sure . If they messed up, it’s the same as if they inflicted damage to themselves . ]

Earl of Roxietta said with a hint of relief on his face .

[This abduction is that fool of a prince’s ploy . Those stupid clan only moved as per his order . With the purpose to bury Roxietta clan to the ground . That’s what that foolish prince is aiming for . But Joseph is still in the Imperial Capital . It’ll take a few days before he can do anything . ]

At what Ares-dono said, Earl Lloyd bowed his head deeply .

[Ares-sama’s arrival is truly a Godsend . I was about to raid the wrong mansion . ]

[But at least you haven’t… . Well, I’m glad I made it on time . ]

Then Ares and Earl Lloyd laughed .

Meanwhile I……didn’t have any idea what’s this all about . How did that man even obtain such information? And why did the Earl of Roxietta readily believed him .

[After hearing about this matter, His Majesty immediately sended a purging order to me . All that left is for us to do the purging . ]

[Young master really works quickly . Now then, what is our next action, Ares-sama?]

[I… . . ]

Ares kept smiling while resuming what he said .

[I’ll have you people clean up the rest . Because I’ll definitely arrive there faster… . ]

And with that, Ares-dono passed a small paper to the Earl of Roxietta .

[I made this map . I want you to go here . By the time you arrived I should be finished taking care of the matter . You can take Sharon back by then . ]

[Ares-sama will not go together with us?]

[I…will not join you . I’ll be too dirty with blood by then . ]

After saying that, he went out of the gate .

After saying that, he went out of the gate .

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[Wait! Please wait!]

I chased after Ares-dono .

[What was that all about!? Please tell me!]

I was frustrated . From how the two interacted, it’s painfully obvious to me how the Earl of Roxietta put his absolute trust on Ares-dono… . Yes, to the extent that I can’t even compare . In fact, his arrival even changed the initial plan to attack Baron Gordon’s main mansion . When it comes to your own daughter life and death, and even if it’s what your Liege’s son said, will you still follow it so readily?

[Do you have something to say?]

That emotionless reply came to me in response to my action .

[I’m in a hurry here . I don’t have time to play charades . ]

[Uh! The, then why don’t we go together… . ]

[I don’t actually mind… . . but]

As he said that, Ares-dono climbed up on to his steed . Ares-dono’s horse… . . it was a very beautiful white horse with equally pure white mane . He said quietly while stroking the horse’s neck .

[I think it’ll be difficult for you to keep up with my horse . ]

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Talking about the conclusion, I really couldn’t keep up at all . Ares-dono’s horse ran at such a tremendous speed… . not to mention that it ran without even a hint of ever slowing down .

The difference only steadily increasing… . . until his figure was completely gone in the horizon .

Just because Ares-dono had told us the location, I was able to get there on my own .

I arrived shortly before the arrival of Earl of Roxietta’s troops .

[What? is this… . . ]

I could only say so when I looked at the state of the mansion .

It was terrible .

Perhaps they were hired by Baron Gordon, but there were a lot of fallen mercenaries… . . and neither of them had their head still attached .

I heard a voice coming from behind the door, so I tried to peek . I was on the right moment to see Baron Gordon’s son’s head flying off of his body and that Baron Gordon is crying . Sharon was also there .

(Sharon… . . !)

I tried to open the door without thinking… . but then I noticed the two who confronted each other with sword in hand .

(Sharon… . . !)

I tried to open the door without thinking… . but then I noticed the two who confronted each other with sword in hand .

(That’s… . . that Ares boy and… . . no way, the『Scarlet Reaper』!?)

A famous assassin, a swordsman with a lethal sword unrivaled, that is the『Scarler Reaper』 .

He’s famous among the aristocrats in Imperial Capital……yes, as a means to eliminate competition .

You need a lot of money to hire him to kill someone . Just how big of a financial power the baron is to be able to hire him as a mere bouncer?

Killing moves . But all of it were useless before Ares-dono .

[………Amazing…… . ]

I had no choice but to groan . Those slashes came from a superbly honed technique . After exchanging a word or two, Ares knocked him down with the hilt of his sword… . I wouldn’t be able to do the same thing unless there was an overwhelmingly huge difference in ability .

I was rendered speechless… .

Afterward, Ares delivered the punishment to the Baron and had a short conversation with Sharon… . . I only dared to enter the room when he’s about to leave with the Scarlet Reaper in tow .

[Take care of the rest . I leave Sharon to you . ]

Ares-dono left after saying that .

A large amount of Roxietta knights passed through my sides……But, I was left there flabbergasted .

Yes, a huge defeat has already been carved inside my heart .

The difference in sword skill as well as our insight . It’s too huge .

I thought that Ares-dono was incapable of using a sword and is a fool… . . but, what about the fact? If I were to confront him……Ares-dono would’ve defeated me with ease .

On the way back, I looked at Sharon . She also seemed to have plenty to think about .

I’ve made a decision myself . I don’t know whether I’ll be able to reach that height . But I’ll continue to work hard at the Imperial Academy, in the hope that one day I’ll be able to compete with him evenly… .

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There is no distinctive record regarding Baron Kaizer Dollet’s tenure in the history books . However, many people know his name .

The reason being… . .

He appears as a knight who bears a passionate feeling for Sharon in the famous drama『the Goddess of the Moon』, on which The Dominion Queen Sharon is the main protagonist . He lost a duel against Ares, and later on, served as one of his subordinates .

However when looking at the available records, and even the chart of military organization, there is no mention of “Kaizer Dollet” at all . Also, since the Dollet clan had ceased to exist, there is no existing source that can accurately provide any information regarding the man .