Wortenia Senki

Volume 5 Chapter 31

Translator: HASUTSUKI, Editor: -

That night, a myriad of torches flowed through the streets towards the castle like a river of lava.

Jeers and angry roars dominated Epiroz citys atmosphere.

It has begun, at least exactly like that person said Signiz gently closed the window curtain.

He sat down deeply in the chair and took the letter placed on the desk.

Emotions that sprung out from his heart were a mix of anger, sadness, and guilt.

Such feelings filled Signizs heart like a muddy water.

(Everything was known in advance He planted the feuds between the refugees and the citizens of Epiroz. Afterwards just waiting for the balance to be broken. There were no difficulties for that man)

Anyone would desperately protect ones family.

In this world, there was no paradise, only a hell like place that was similar to the place told by the followers of the light God.

And that was also no different for Signiz, considered as one of the best knights in the Rozeria Kingdom.

In this world, weak and foolish people only existed for being used and stepped on.

(In the end, everything moved according to that mans intentions. Whats important now is how should I move afterwards)

A scene that had transpired weeks ago appeared inside his mind.

Just right after the war began, Signiz Garbera received contact by one of Mikoshiba Ryoumas subordinates.

A masked man wearing all black clothing entered the place where Signiz resided just like a shadow.

Especially during the wartime like this where security would be doubled, such a task would be difficult to perform. The intruder was definitely an expert. And from him, Signiz who was already placed his hand on his sword heard a whisper.

The shadow asked, together with Roberto Bertrand, would you like to serve Mikoshiba Ryouma? Of course, at the time, Signiz laughed at the intruders suggestion.

Even if the soldiers led by Mikoshiba Ryouma had extraordinary quality, that alone could not decide the victor of the war.

Above all else, there was also circumstances where Signiz could not betray the Garbera family.

As long as there was such circumstances, he could not betray Earl Salzberg who the Garbera family was loyal to.

(I guess. It would be na?ve of me to think that everything would end just like that huh?)

That night, when the many refugees appeared from the south of Epiroz, the shadow man appeared once again, he had delivered a letter then disappeared.

When he read the letter, Signiz was undeniably shocked.

At first, he doubted the contents of the letter, but soon he was disheartened after learning it was the truth, he soon realized that he had arrived at the crossroad that would decide his future.

(It is true that since grandfather died, I dont care about the current Garbera family But it is also a fact that I have some obligation and gratitude towards the Earl.)

The dark emotions that he hid in the depths of his heart since childhood appeared for a moment.

Signiz was the sixth son of the Garberas family, but he was not the child of the legal wife.

In short , he was a child of a mistress.

Signiz was a child born from a commoner woman that his father slept with just once when he was playing around.

Well, in this world, contraception was rare. It was natural for a child to be born easily.

Naturally, Signizs father asked his mother to abort him.

After all, although Baron was the lowest noble, the difference in status between noble and commoner was still huge.

Furthermore, the man already had children from his legal wife and his concubines.

If Signiz was the second or third son, then Signiz might still have value as spare successor. However, as a sixth son, his value was very low.

And if Signizs mother was the daughter of a powerful merchant or knight, it would be different, but since his mother was just a commoner, he could not receive help from his mothers house.

To avoid a crisis of succession, it might have been right for Signizs father to ask his mother to abort him.

And it also might be better for Signiz mother to have done just that.

Since she was a commoner, she could not even become a concubine. Even if Signizs father wanted it, it would be not a good idea considering the conflict that would occur.

If they took the wrong step, Signiz might get rolled up in the struggle between the legal wife and the concubines who wanted their sons to be the successor.

Thus, Signiz became an unwanted child.

Normally, a child like Signiz wouldnt be able to even be born then. Until the previous Baron Garbera who was known as a wise person said the final words

Ignoring the normal custom, Signiz was taken over and recognized as an official sixth child.

Was it because the previous Baron felt pity towards him, or was it because he felt something else, nobody knows. Signiz could not confirm the answer now.

However, at least Signiz didnt waste the life his grandfather had saved and trained hard in the art of military and literacy. For the sake of triumph over his indifferent father and cold step-mothers.

As a result, Signiz grew up as one of the best knights.

Without knowing that such thing would lead to further tragedy.

(I desperately worked hard so that I could find a place among them But as the results of my work hard, Ive become a potential enemy of Garbera family instead.)

People with weak positions strove to win a place to stay. That would be the normal route.

However, the reality was not a kind story.

For the Garberas family who persecuted him, Signizs desperate effort could only be seen as an eyesore and the root of fear for them.

And such thoughts were natural

Since they would be worried if he would retaliate for all the mistreatment he received in the past. The stronger and more famous Signiz became, the greater the risk the others felt.

Yet they could not kill Signiz nor destroy him. Signizs ability and fame directly affected how powerful the Garbera houses army was. Of course, for that reason, they should also be worried. However, they soon noticed.

Signizs biggest weakness

(As far as the letter said, Elmeda seems to be safe.)

It was the handwriting of the nanny that had taken care of him since childhood.

Although he might mistake the handwriting of his real parents, there was no way he could mistake the letter written by the nanny that raised him, Elmeda.

Dignified letters were written on the paper. -

And from the writing, it was easy to see that she was safe.

(Other than telling she is safe, nothing is written. But, since Baron Mikoshiba subordinate was the one who delivered this letter That means only one thing)

In a sense, for Signiz, Elmeda was his only family member.

He didnt feel any affection from his father or mother, but Elmeda was different. For her sake, Signiz would be ready to die.

Signiz its me, Roberto. The situation seems to have turned bad. We need to move immediately.

Suddenly, the rooms door was being opened in a hurry.

Maybe because Roberto saw the situation outside he came all the way to Signizs room. -

Rough breathing could be heard coming from him.

(To come in a hurry like that Youre really a good guy, Roberto.)

Standing in front of Signiz was his best friend who was indifferent toward society. A man that supposedly was not being recognized by the nobles in this war. Signiz himself also had heard Robertos frustrations from his own mouth.

However, even though he hated the nobles, he still came running after seeing the crisis that the Earl faced.

Signiz could see that Roberto actions didnt stem from his sense of responsibility as one of the commanders,but in fact, as the proof that he longed for, an acknowledgment from Earl Salzberg while also cursing his surroundings and his own father.

(I have no choice but to prepare for the worst huh)

Signiz raised his body from the chair, and tooka white paper chartulae from the desk drawer.

(Roberto Before the war, you said that I should think about myself more Im sorry, but I think I will accept your suggestion. I will accept your judgment after everything is over Even if you want my neck)

Alright, we will go. But wait a moment

As he said that he placed two glass on the table and secretly put the contents inside the chartulae into one of the glass.

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