Seon-Hyeok imagined Rugenburg’s lord would be fat and disgusting, but contrary to his expectations, he was an unexpectedly good-looking, middle-aged man.

“It’s an honor to meet a knight with Gradus, Viscount Drachen. My name is Rostein Rugenburg Dmitry.”

The Baron of Rugenburg oversaw a number of wealthy merchants and thus possessed more de facto power than the average earl. However, he welcomed the guest without showing any signs of condescension.

“I would love to spend all night talking about how you defeated the Sasteins and the Sword of Lightning, but I’ll restrain myself considering the circumstances.”

The evil lord keeping cunning and cruel merchants as his confidantes while being resented by the people was nowhere to be seen. In his place was a wise leader capable of showing compassion for his guest’s plight and stepping back when necessary.

“But if I send Viscount Drachen away like this, I don’t know when we’ll get the chance… How about this? The mage treating your sick squire lives here, so I think it would be best if you also stay here while she gets her treatment.”

Seon-Hyeok had been worried about leaving Julian at the baron’s mansion alone, so it was difficult to refuse his offer. He once again expressed his thanks, and Baron Rugenburg waved his hand.

“Ah, don’t make me embarrassed by thanking me. My shallow calculation was that if I’m lucky, I could hear a bit about your accomplishments while you’re my guest. Oh, and I think I’ve been keeping you for too long. Please go check on...