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Chapitre 89: First Friend

Contract.

It was a power that only magicians could wield.

Because magicians often required chants and time to prepare when casting magic, contracts were born out of necessity.

Initially, the purpose of contracts was to allow magicians to enlist bodyguards under certain conditions, ensuring protection during the preparation of magic and defending against enemies.

However, as time passed and history unfolded, contracts evolved into various forms, used in different aspects of life such as restraints, agreements, or even enslavement of others.

Rules established through contracts had to be executed once activated, or else they triggered a punishment mechanism.

For instance, slaves deprived of their human rights were usually bound by a slavery contract facilitated by a magician. Once the contract was successful, the slave had to unquestionably obey the master's commands or face consequences ranging from torture to loss of life.

The original Riezel's grandfather was a slave to a rural merchant, obedient to his master's every command. Upon discovering the original Riezel's innate and powerful magical energy, the grandfather didn't hesitate to offer his own grandchild to his master.

Fortunately, the original Riezel managed to escape. Otherwise, the ignorant rural merchant would have exploited his talents, potentially subjecting him to a slavery contract, a lifetime of enslavement.

In comparison to the rights-depriving slavery contract, the attendant contract was much more fair.

When a magician needed a bodyguard for protection, they often proposed the establishment of an attendant contract.

Unlike the domineering and rights-ignoring nature of the slavery contract, the attendant contract emphasized equality. The magician proposing the contract had to agree to fulfill the wish of the prospective attendant for the contract to be in effect.

Under this contract, the magician had to wholeheartedly strive to fulfill the attendant's wish; otherwise, the contract became void. On the other hand, if the magician successfully fulfilled the attendant's wish, the contract became effective, and the attendant had to protect their master with all their might, or face the consequences outlined in the contract.

Hence, the attendant contract was the most commonly used means for magicians to enlist bodyguards.

Many influential magicians, especially nobles who lacked neither wealth nor status, often possessed the ability to fulfill numerous wishes, attracting a multitude of attendants to ensure their safety.

As a marquis, a chief court magician, and a Strategic-Class Magician, Yuri naturally commands numerous attendants, each possessing considerable power.

Marilyn was Yuri's first attendant, having served her for a long time and earning her trust. The two female knights brought by Marilyn were also attendants who had formed contracts with Yuri.

Riezel glanced at the two newcomers for a moment.

Whether it was Ain or Ian, both seemed to be in their early twenties and considered to be in the prime of their youth.

Among them, Ain appeared slightly older, with a mature appearance and sharp, resolute eyes. She sported a side ponytail of purple hair cascading over her shoulders, and at her waist hung a longsword, giving off a reliable aura.

Ian looked younger than Ain but older than Riezel, Yuri, and Marilyn. Although not as mature as Ain, her figure was graceful. Wearing a serious expression, her deep blue hair was braided into a twist hanging in front, giving off an equally reliable vibe.

The two wielded different weapons.

Ain wielded a longsword resembling a greatsword but not as large, while Ian brandished a slender sword resembling a rapier—both classy and appealing. At first glance, they exuded a sense of reliability.

""My Lady.""

The two female knights, wearing less armor, bow their heads respectfully to Yuri, showing great respect.

"Ain, Ian." Yuri nods to the two attendants. "I have a task for you."

The two female knights step forward simultaneously.

"Please command." Ain lowers her head, awaiting orders.

"As long as my Lady wishes." Ian speaks earnestly.

"Do you recognize this person?" Yuri points at Riezel. "I need you to protect him outside and safely bring him back."

Upon hearing this, Ain and Ian both turned their gaze to Riezel.

Riezel nodded in response.

The two female knights exchanged glances and then turned their attention back to Yuri.

""Yes!""

Without asking for reasons or expressing objections, the two women readily accept the task.

Yuri looked back at Riezel.

"Ain and Ian became my attendants a long time ago. Their strength is outstanding, ranking among the top five of all my attendants. With them protecting you, your journey should be much safer."

"Alright, I will bring them along." Riezel could only accept her arrangement.

"That's good." Yuri first smiled, then became serious. "Be careful with everything. If you encounter any difficult dangers, immediately retreat, and don't act recklessly. Understand?"

Her advice may sound a bit excessive but conveyed a clear sense of concern.

"Don't worry." Riezel lightly smiled. "I know my limits."

After saying that, he left Yuri's office.

"Go." Yuri urged Ain and Ian with a nod, and the two of them bowed their heads before following Riezel.

Once the footsteps of the three gradually faded away, Marilyn finally spoke up.

"Is this really okay, my Lady?" Marilyn asked in a low voice.

"With Ain and Ian on his side, his safety should be guaranteed." Yuri didn't look at Marilyn, still gazing in the direction of the door. "He's right... We can't keep him locked up here forever."

"He's truly a fearless man..." Marilyn's tone sounded very impolite; it could even be said she spoke harshly. "I heard he used to be ignorant and incompetent, spending his time in drinking and pleasure, a country boy who was easily swayed by a group of young nobles. But looking at his current actions, it's hard to imagine he was someone like that before."

"At first, I was also surprised, you know..." Yuri smirked. "I thought he was feigning calm, deliberately putting on an act or something... Now it seems that might be his true character..."

Yuri couldn't help but recall the scene when she first met Riezel.

Back then, he was already lying in a pool of blood, barely alive. When she arrived and scared off the attackers, she saw a strong sense of vigilance and hostility in his eyes.

Thinking about that look in his eyes, Yuri had to admit that the initial reason their relationship had developed to its current state was because of that particular moment.

In those eyes, she seemed to see a wild beast imprisoned, a fierce tiger robbed of its freedom, venting anger to everything around it.

It was at that moment that she felt a connection.

As a result, she brought him back.

As a result, she became interested in him, personally checking on his condition and gradually considering him an important friend.

"Friend, huh...?" Yuri mumbled, and a hint of coldness flickered in her eyes. "He's my first friend... I can't let the rats in the gutter harm him..."

===

At the same time, outside the gate of the mansion.

"Thank you." Riezel looked at Ain and Ian, who walked behind him and expressed his gratitude to them.

"No need." Ain said calmly without changing her expression. "This is the lady's order, and we are just following her order."

"Yes." Ian also spoke with a rigid tone. "As long as it's the lady's command, we will do our best to fulfill it, no matter what it is."

"Even so, I still want to thank you..." Riezel said calmly. "This time going out, there may be some dangers coming our way. If we really encounter something unexpected, you don't need to worry about me."

Leaving those words behind, he did not give the two female knights a chance to respond and turned away.

"What does he mean?" Ian frowned.

"..." Ain remained silent, only watching his back with a meaningful gaze.

Though they each had their own thoughts, they didn't hesitate to follow in his footsteps. Even though they didn't understand the meaning behind his words, what they had to do would not change.

===

Jinas's royal capital was a grand city called 'Yeluvia'.

The city was bustling, with most buildings resembling large chalk-white buildings. At first glance, it appeared majestic, giving one a sense of entering a medieval magical kingdom.

The residents of Yeluvia were predominantly wealthy, giving the city a more glamorous appearance compared to other urban areas.

Being the capital of the kingdom, anyone residing here had to possess some capital of their own.

Naturally, the city overflowed with various nobles.

Due to the location of the royal palace, nobles frequently came and went. Some served the king as court nobles within the palace, while others owned territories outside the city.

Even honorary and local nobles could be found here, creating a diverse mix of people.

In this location, Riezel, who had left the Frenzel residence, found himself in a plaza of Yeluvia.

In front of a fountain in the plaza, a group of noble children had gathered.

"Riezel! Over here!"

Someone called out to Riezel.

Riezel, busy observing the surroundings, immediately lifted his gaze and looked in the direction of the voice.

He spotted the group of noble children from his memories. They were dressed in a refined manner, with carriages parked nearby and bodyguards standing by.

He had to admit, the grandeur of their meeting was quite impressive.

The one who called out to him was the leader of the group, Archie Rhein, who keenly noticed him and waved his hand.


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Chapitre 90: Noble Children

Archie Rhein was a young man with a striking appearance. Even among a group of noble children dressed in dazzling attire, he managed to draw attention, becoming the center of discussions.

At this moment, several females surrounded him, seemingly vying for the opportunity to converse with him. Envy and jealousy cast from nearby male companions.

Riezel's arrival initially went unnoticed by the group. However, the most popular figure, Archie, was the first to notice him and warmly welcomed him.

"My buddy, it's really good to see you again!"

Leaving the group, Archie strode toward Riezel, arms open as if to embrace him. However, before Riezel could react, two people stepped forward, namely Ain and Ian.

The two female knights, who were silently following Riezel from behind, positioned themselves between Riezel and Archie, blocking his approach.

"Hmm?"

Archie halted, staring at the two female knights in surprise. Others followed suit, and soon a murmur arose.

"Who are these two female knights?"

"They look so beautiful..."

The outstanding looks of Ain and Ian caught the attention of the nobles, with many admiring their beauty.

Ain and Ian, however, remained indifferent, focused on protecting Riezel. Their actions were unmistakably aimed at safeguarding him from unfamiliar and suspicious characters.

As attendants, preventing unknown and potentially threatening figures from approaching their master was a mandatory skill. Since Yuri had entrusted them with Riezel's protection, they acted with the commitment expected of those safeguarding their master.

Observing this scene, Riezel finally spoke up.

"It's okay, you two can step back."

Upon hearing his words, Ain and Ian silently retreated a step, returning to their positions behind him. Yet, their vigilant expressions persisted, eyes fixed on anyone approaching him, ready to intervene at a moment's notice.

What was initially a lively atmosphere became somewhat awkward and tense due to Ain and Ian's unexpected actions. Bodyguards from all around subtly moved closer, especially Archie's bodyguard, hand on the hilt of their sword.

Fortunately, at this tense moment, Riezel broke the silence.

"I hope I wasn't too late?"

Stepping forward, Riezel spoke to Archie with a casual tone.

"Of course not." Archie, finally grasping the situation, glanced briefly at Ain and Ian before returning his warm smile to Riezel. "We were delighted that you could come. It had been a month since we last saw you, y'know."

Just as he finished speaking, however, another voice chimed in.

"Looks like you're doing well, Riezel."

The speaker was a man with slightly dark skin and a robust body.

Not as handsome as Archie, he exuded an athletic vibe, the type that seemed to enjoy running under the sun—a rugged and appealing man, likely to attract those who appreciate strong, muscular men.

Approaching much like Archie, he glanced over Riezel from head to toe before breaking into a smile.

"Your condition is better than I imagined. I thought you might be too scared to leave the house by now."

Seemingly teasing but carrying a hint of underlying sarcasm, Riezel turned his gaze toward this robust man. Drawing from the memories of the original Riezel, he easily identified this man.

Senna Lahm, the third son of the Viscount Lahm Family, a year older than Riezel and a somewhat awkward acquaintance. Although the original Riezel might not have sensed any subtle animosity, Riezel, from the man's sly smiles, deduced that this man harbored some dislike for him.

Undoubtedly, this had to do with the Lahm family being a vassal to the Rhein family, which explained Senna's submissive attitude toward Archie. In essence, he was Archie's servant and likely developed a bit of resentment due to Archie's continuous friendly attitude toward Riezel.

As Riezel was lost in thought, others took this opportunity to step forward.

In total, six people approached.

Among them, four were male, and two were female.

The four males had distinctive looks—one tall, one short, one fat, and one skinny, forming a peculiar combination of tallness, shortness, fatness, and skinniness. Walking together, they created an irresistibly comical sight.

Some were children of a viscount family, and some were from a baron family. As they approached, they immediately gathered around Senna, giving off an aura of reverence toward Archie.

As for the two females, one was a girl with striking red hair that immediately caught Riezel's eye, while the other was a young girl with a curious expression, glancing around in all directions. The two formed a vivid contrast, prompting him to take a closer look.

These four males and two females, along with Archie and Senna, totaled eight people—the noble children who had been mingling with the original Riezel.

Seeing everyone gathered, Riezel's eyes subtly flickered, hinting at thoughts unknown, though his face remained calm.

"Apologies for the wait. I didn't expect you all to arrive so early." Riezel said with a calm tone.

Upon hearing that, Archie was the first to smile.

"Hey buddy, we were just dying to know how you're doing," Archie said, arms open but holding back from a hug this time. "Heard you got attacked and took some serious injuries? Man, we were freaking out, you know. Hope you're alright."

"Yeah..." Senna maintained his mysterious half-smile. "If we had known you'd come out unscathed and even formed a relationship with the Frenzel family, we wouldn't have worried at all."

His words caused the gazes of the noble children present to subtly flicker. The red-haired girl and the curious-looking girl even cast a glance at Ain and Ian standing behind Riezel, their thoughts unclear.

In contrast, Riezel paid no attention to Archie's words or Senna's theatrics. He merely glanced meaningfully at Archie before speaking up.

"This time, I really hit a jackpot."

Encountering Yuri, such a kind and life-saving benefactor, Riezel did feel that his luck was not bad at all. Of course, to those present, his words carried a different meaning. In their ears, his remark likely referred to his relationship with the Frenzel family.

Being acquainted with the famous, talented, and beautiful young lady of the Frenzel family, who was a Strategic-Class Magician and national treasure at such a young age, was bound to make countless noble children jealous.

This young lady, similar in age to Riezel, was already the head of the family. One must know that the Frenzel family was a marquis family, second only to a duke. Many, including the fathers of these noble children present, would be eager to establish connections with this young lady, known for both beauty and strength.

Yet, this exceptional and talented young lady chose to take in Riezel.

As that fact crossed the minds of some noble children present, their hearts filled with jealousy, except for Archie, who still showed genuine warmth toward Riezel.

"Anyway, as long as you're okay." Archie patted Riezel's shoulder. "Today, it's on me. Let's celebrate your smooth recovery."

"Celebrate?" Riezel paused for a moment, then said with a hint of strangeness in his voice. "Where are we celebrating?"

"Do I even need to say?" Senna took over the topic, revealing a smile understood only by men. "Of course, we're going to a place that will make everyone happy!"

His words brought forth meaningful smiles from the four tall, short, fat, and skinny youths.

Seeing this, Riezel knew exactly what these guys were up to.

Even Marilyn knew that Riezel used to spend time with these guys, indulging in drinking and pleasure. With the memories of the original Riezel, he was well aware of their nature.

"Forget it." Riezel immediately shook his head. "If that's the case, you guys go ahead. I'm not going."

"Why?" Senna asked with a surprised face. "Aren't you the best at this kind of thing?"

To be honest, hearing someone evaluate him like that left Riezel genuinely somewhat stupefied.

"You guys better not involve me. I don't want to be kicked out." Riezel said flatly.

With that answer, everyone fell silent and quickly understood.

"You're right..." Archie smiled wryly. "If I were you, I wouldn't dare to mess around either."

"Meh... It's different when you need to climb up to a thigh of big shots, huh..." Senna remarked sourly.

At this point, the red-haired girl, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke up.

"Hmph, it's because your thoughts are too gross." The red-haired girl snorted coldly, wearing a disdainful expression. "Do you forget we girls are here too? You really want to drag us along to that place?"

The curious-looking girl who had been observing everything joined the red-haired girl in casting a disdainful glance at the male group.

"Hey hey hey, don't take it seriously, okay?" Archie's wry smile deepened. "How could we really go? It's just a casual joke, okay!"

""That's right!""

Senna and the four tall, short, fat, and skinny youths immediately nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"Alright, let's head to the market then. I heard there's a bunch of new stuff lately. It's been a while since I went. Let's go and check it out." Archie suggested.

"That sounds about right."

The red-haired girl finally expressed satisfaction.


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