章 96: Family (1)

The image of nobles that lingered in the minds of common citizens was one of arrogance, fierceness, wealth, and pride. They were perceived as disdainful towards commoners, looking down upon them with contempt. However, the sight that greeted the soldier, who had traversed from the royal capital to the Pendragon region in a mere two days, passing through three portals, was beyond his comprehension.

Before him stood the Lord of the Pendragon Barony, the man known as the Southern Wall and the Dragon's caretaker—Hubert Von Pendragon. Yet, this great man was not adorned in lavish garments befitting his status. Instead, he toiled in the fields alongside the farmers.

"Hey, soldier!" called out the guard captain, Huges Pendragon, who happened to be the blood brother of Baron Hubert Von Pendragon. His voice snapped the soldier back to reality, prompting him to refocus his attention.