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After a dark night, the sunrise rises from the end of the horizon. The light was entangled in the sky at night, and it turned pale blue.
Albrecht looks out the window in the room Heinrich used to use. I noticed the prostitutes getting up early, washing by the lake, and putting their hands on the water to wash their bottom thoroughly.
In the middle of the lake, swans were washing their heads in the lake.
The whores, as well as the merchants who sell all kinds of things, got up early and prepared to set up stalls or open up shop.
More than 10,000 troops and more merchants were preparing for the day, buzzing around the lake.
The people who previously lived in Gelnburg were puzzled and curious. Albrecht protected their rights thoroughly without taking their land or property, so they were too busy entering the city to see all sorts of precious things they had never seen in their lives.
Ironically, Albrecht himself became more and more devastated, but people became more and more energetic.
With all the existing lords dead, the merchants no longer have to pay tolls every time they cross the territory. It was only one Albrecht who offered gifts and taxes and paid tolls.
Other than the east coast, the inland side was uncharted to merchants. So the fast-catching merchants flocked to the inland along Albrecht.
Traders were constantly coming and going between the current occupation, Halstadt and Lloyd Beck.
Albrecht himself was also in the business of monopolizing iron and armies. Perhaps they were the strategic resources of this era, and they needed to be managed. The staff dispatched by Carpen moved into the castle.
The exclusive businesses of the merchants, such as taxes and gifts, tolls, iron and war horses, now required very little banking money.
Rather, I just stacked more deposits in the bank. Occasionally only used to lubricate when necessary
The sky began to shine a little bluer. A faint dawn came into the room and the room that was dark slowly lit up.
A faint breeze across the lake brushes Albrecht's head.
“My lord, I've brought you some laundry. ”
Yurgen opens the door and speaks quietly. Albrecht doesn't even look at him, he's still looking out the window.
Usually I'd just leave the washing water behind, but for some reason, Yurgen doesn't back down. He calls Albrecht.
“Th... my lord. No, boss. ”
As a child, Albrecht quietly turns his head and gazes at the Jurgen with his careless eyes.
He was well-sized, but he still had some fresh spots on his face with clear blonde hair, which was cute. He was also wearing a jacket with chain armor and the Hoen-Carltern crest on it.
"That prick, Jurgen, is a knight. ’
Albrecht was still a young man, but he felt something of a time. Yurgen closes his eyes as he makes eye contact. It seemed to have something to say, but it seemed to have a long way to go.
“Well, you know, I told the old lord that I killed the cow...... I, can you forgive me......? ”
Yurgen has been guilty ever since Albrecht left. I betrayed the commander. This thought never leaves my head.
Albrecht was an idol and the most fearsome person to Jurgen when he was a child. A big, strong, and more powerful commander than anyone. Even self-styled rhinoceros seemed to be treated without discrimination.
Albrecht hasn't been very talkative since he was a child, according to Eurgen. But when the commander talked about his parents occasionally, he used to smile so softly that even the onlookers would be warm.
But what was it about? Albrecht has become cruel and violent over time. The young Jurgen could not understand. I don't think that's what the commander said about honor and duty......
It was painful to see Albrecht in ruins. I don't know how to stop it. Is there anything I can do?
But what could a tiny, nosy Jurgen have done against the mighty Albrecht?
The day the cow was killed, Yurgen did not leave the severed head in his head. The trauma itself was shocking, but Albrecht was more worried.
That's why he jumped up and down to tell Burkhardt, who was on patrol. The Lord is the only one who can stop him!
Burkhardt scolded the commander, so it would have been nice if the commander came to his senses, but he eventually killed Erik.
Yurgen felt something was wrong with him. When I heard that the commander was expelled from the territory, I felt guilty about my heart.
The commander, who crossed the boundary of the territory, laughed loudly and said he didn't blame himself, but it didn't ease his mind.
Since then, the Jurgen has changed completely. As if this was the only way to get rid of your guilt, you begged me to follow Burkhardt and become a knight.
I gripped it and led a weary body, and received harsh training and knighting classes. And I've only recently been able to be a knight.
All he could do was make a solemn vow to protect the lord and the lord's wife until the commander returned. But in the end, I couldn't keep it intact either.
Do you think I deserve to be in charge? Can the commander forgive me for this? I felt small and humble.
Moreover, after the old lord died, Albrecht seemed endlessly depressed and distressed. All of these tragedies felt as if he had caused them.
“Didn't I tell you when I left? I don't blame you. I've never blamed you ever since. Why would he blame you for something I did wrong? So there's nothing to forgive. ”
Even though Albrecht said this, Yurgen still bows his head. Then Albrecht said again:
“Come closer. ”
Yurgen notices a little and approaches Albrecht. He was a well-built and clumsy knight, but Albrecht's eyes still looked like a Eurgen.
Albrecht suddenly remembers asking me to bring him a sword when he was hurting Erik. Yurgen strikes the boy's hand with the knife and makes him drop it.
Albrecht asked you to bring the sword yourself, staring in horror. However, Eugene was terrified and did not bring it to an end. Brave Jurgen.
“Keep your head up. Look at me. Look at my face. Do you have any grudge against you at all? ”
Then Yurgen looks up carefully at his leader. The blue eyes, full of emptiness and anguish, stare at you.
And a big scar that goes from your left lip to the bottom of your left eye in a straight line. I noticed other small scars around my face.
Yurgen feels like the scars were made by him. Tears burst out.
Albrecht smiles and says.
“I can't believe the knight's crying. Do you want to be the acolyte again? I tend to be harsh on seeds. ”
When Yurgen was a servant of Burkhardt, he reminded me of a time when his mouth was full all day long. I cried and laughed for a reason.
Albrecht reaches out and wipes his tears. He still had a smile on his mouth.
“I'll tell you if you want to hear it. I forgive you, okay? Go out and get us something to eat. I'll eat and leave right away, so get ready. ”
Yurgen nods arrogantly and unanswered. Albrecht just wipes his tears and strokes his head a little, then taps his shoulder.
Yurgen felt like he was saved. Now I feel like I have no time to die. The rock that was pressing down on your chest disappeared like a lie.
Later, Eugene leaves the room to fetch some food. Albrecht looks out the window again at the outgoing Jurgen. He still had a smile on his mouth.
The morning sun rose vigorously, shining a brighter room. I reached out to every corner of the room and drew the shade.
Once again, a cool breeze blows across the clear lake and touches Albrecht.
Forgiving someone, perhaps, is saving them just as much as being forgiven.
Albrecht leaves the castle in golden armor. The staff all stood out politely to show off.
Yurgen climbs up to Schwarz, wearing a helmet and lowering his mask. I tried to give the axe to Herman, but he was nowhere to be seen.
“Where is Hermann? ”
Yurgen said, embarrassed.
“I can't find it no matter what I look for. I'll get the axe. ”
“No, thank you. ”
Albrecht didn't really need an escort, but he couldn't let you off duty. I thought I'd have to yell later and drove my horse across the bridge. Yurgen raises his flag, followed by dozens of licensed knights.
When they entered the city, everyone took off their hats and bowed and gave an example. Their eyes were filled with fear and respect.
Albrecht had gained a reputation for repairing the sanctuary on the Eastern continent earlier. So the people of the North thought of Albrecht as a messenger from God.
God was originally a creature who once judged people, even though he looked down on the ground beyond people's understanding.
Albrecht seemed to be the same to people. I felt like I could release hundreds of thousands of prisoners and kill them again.
In front of Albrecht, nobles, commoners, and even kings were equally condemned.
He had already gone far beyond the level of war for his father's revenge from the beginning, and had declared war on the world.
To people, Albrecht felt like something that surpassed their comprehension and transcended man, or was really sent by God to judge the earth.
The visual effects of the golden armor added to it. Armor with such beauty and splendor that could not be on the line made me truly feel like a judge had come down on behalf of God before my eyes.
Albrecht passes by and begins to look around the lake.
I looked around at his orderly army, and I looked around the merchants selling everyday goods.
I looked around at the merchants selling all kinds of expensive luxury goods, all the way to the shady places where the sun shines like a light.
Rich and poor, adults and children, knights and soldiers, merchants and peasants, noblewomen and whores all seemed to take a sharp example.
“Master.”
Randolph, who was scouting the area, returns and approaches Albrecht. He still looks at Albrecht's face, as he once did.
Albrecht smiles at Randolph with his mask up. Randolph was slightly surprised by Albrecht's recent lack of laughter.
The people around you are eager to see Albrecht's real face.
“Keep the army and people under control. I'll be back.”
Albrecht said so and ran out of town. The flag-bearer Jurgen and dozens of licensed knights once again run after Albrecht.
Albrecht didn't just end up sweeping the area, he wanted to make it through the occupation. It was his land now.
I've already released the knights to maintain the security of the old territories. I had to appoint an Earl or a Baron eventually because of the age limitations, but first I wanted to see it with my own eyes.
I would organize compartments to incorporate or reset the middle heating zone. To do that, we needed to wipe out the existing rights. That's what Albrecht was fighting for.
It took me a while to explore all the existing areas of Heinrich. It could take three days or a week at the earliest.
Albrecht looks around at some of the ruined castles. Knights like wolves line up, so the bandits can't get far. Rather, he abandoned his stronghold and fled west.
People see me naked with exhibition signs and Karl's plunder, but it's a bit of a mouthwash. Following the road engineer's instructions, you find flattened stones lying on the road.
On weekdays, I was working only on the weekends while planting and farming. When they see Albrecht, they bend over, almost folding their waist.
After a long time of exploring the old territories, the day darkens. As if the stars could see Albrecht, they revealed a faint vision. Albrecht stopped by the nearby castle to spend the night.
It was a mess. It was forbidden to plunder, but it was forbidden to civilians, so it was a bitch to wipe out all the knights and soldiers' money.
"Later, if you appoint a baron or an Earl, they'll take care of you. ’
Albrecht steps off his horse and Yurgen grabs Kopi and takes Schwarz to the stable. The knights began to make stew using the existing kitchen.
“My lord! I'm here! ”
At that time, Herman entered the castle screaming loudly. Albrecht frowns as he tries to enter the castle and turns to him.
“Where do you come from? What do you do now? ”
Albrecht gives you a light reprimand, but Hermann doesn't seem to care at all.
Then he grabs a box out of his arms and pushes it out.
“Happy birthday to you. Take it.”
Albrecht was dumbfounded for a moment. Birthday present? Herman or me?
I just stared at Hermann, who was distracted by his dazed face. Hermann advised me to pick it up quickly again.
Albrecht grabs the box with a tremendous amount of pressure. When I opened the box, I suddenly saw a pipe cigarette.
“Well, I ordered it before, but it hasn't arrived yet. That's why I ran to Burinake at dawn to pick him up. Well, I tried that when I was in the East Continent, and it made me feel better if I smoked it. Try the lord as well.”
Albrecht himself seemed depressed enough to worry about that sloppy Herman.
Giving a birthday present for how you feel. Oh, my God, the first birthday present I ever got in my life was a cigarette.
Albrecht laughs out of his wits, then turns to a joyful smile.
“Haha, hahaha, hahaha! ”
Albrecht had no idea how long it had been since he laughed so cool. It's been a really long time since I felt cheerful.
Hermann smiles heavily as his master seems pleased with the gift.
The great laughter of Albrecht continues to resound within the ruined castle. Yurgen smiles at Albrecht like that. Even the knights who were preparing the meal felt cheerful for some reason.
The stars that have been watching Albrecht for some time now sparkle as if they were chattering.
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