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29Recruiting soldiers (2)
The day Kevin received Roman's call.
Kevin's family escaped the threat of the Blood Fang and cleaned up their house, which had become a mess..
“Damn you guys. I've completely messed up my life..”
“Where are you back home though? If it weren't for Master Roman, I don't know what would have happened to us now..”
To what husband Clark said, wife Michelle responded.
Even back then.
The Clark family had a hell of a time..
I lost all my money due to usury, and the harsh men who came every day made a mess of the house, screaming..
Clark's face was filled with violence, and Michelle sat down on the ground and cried..
Even in that situation, I gritted my teeth and endured the pain, determined to protect my daughter..
just one transaction.
A farmer's dream of cultivating his own land fell into ruin when he met a vicious criminal group..
“……But is it true that Master Roman subdued Blood Fang? The Master Roman we know is not capable of such a thing. Kevin made a lot of fuss and told me that Master Roman was a great guy, but I couldn't believe it because of what I had seen and heard before..”
last few days.
It was an incredible day for Clark..
It wasn't enough for Roman Dmitri to save Kevin, so he went to Lawrence and defeated Blood Fang..
hell is over.
Hans, Roman's agent, came to take care of the Clark family, and thanks to that, they were able to return home..
To them, Roman was a benefactor. However, the reason questions inevitably arose was because the only son left home to follow Roman..
Dmitry's jerk.
Knowing full well how that reputation was formed, I worried about whether my son's life was worth sacrificing his life for..
Michelle said.
“The truth doesn't matter to us.”
Michelle squatted on the floor and cleaned up the messy dishes..
They were broken into pieces, clearly showing how painful the time had been..
“As popular rumors suggest, the Dmitry family may have fabricated the incident to manage Master Roman's reputation. But the important thing is that we received help from you. If Master Roman hadn't helped us, I don't know what would have happened to us at the hands of Blood Fang. So the truth doesn't matter. We have been greatly indebted to Master Roman, and no matter what the world says, we must live with a grateful heart to Master Roman for the rest of our lives..”
I trusted Roman..
The mere fact of receiving favor made Michelle wary of mentioning Roman's name..
Who will my son follow in the future?.
There were sufficient grounds for trust.
Michelle would also do anything for Roman.
It was then.
smart.
“Are you there??”
I heard Namjeong’s voice outside..
At that moment, the Clark family looked nervous..
Memories of vicious men storming into the house came back to me, and I was afraid that something like that might happen..
however.
When they opened the door, what greeted them was a warm smile..
Hans said with a grin..
“There was an order from Master Roman. From now on, we will guide you to your new home where you will live..”
Hans says.
It was a rope that came down from the sky..
* * *
I was dazed.
Kevin's family couldn't come to their senses at the sight that unfolded before their eyes..
“……Are you really saying that I should live here from now on??”
my voice trembled.
It was different from the shack I lived in before..
Hans added an explanation to the beautifully built wooden house with a smile on his face..
“Of course. This is not Master Roman’s only gift. We are planning to lease some land owned by Master Roman to Mr. Clark. No land charge is required. Master Roman promised Kevin that he would take care of his family, and you can think of the house and land as compensation for keeping that promise..”
house and land.
It's a dream I've wanted my whole life.
In a situation where that happened in an instant, Clark suppressed his emotions and spoke in a cautious tone..
“We received great grace just from defeating the Blood Fang. But may I ask why you show such grace? If I were to receive compensation for sacrificing my son, even if it were gold and silver treasures, I could not accept it. So please tell me the truth.”
Roman's Gift.
It was too much.
Kevin was just an ordinary boy, and he did not know that he did not have what it took to receive such a great reward..
why.
I couldn't understand why they treated me so well..
Hans laughed..
“I, too, cannot completely understand Master Roman’s intentions. But what is certain is that Master Roman plans to raise Kevin as his own person. That's the only reason for compensation. Since he was his own person, Master Roman's order was to help even his family live in peace..”
“……okay.”
still.
What I didn't understand was the same.
But Hans' laughter.
And the words that he would raise Kevin as his own calmed my anxious heart a little..
Hans left quickly..
Kevin's family, who had been looking at the house helplessly for a while, sat down and cried without anyone else taking the lead..
home like home.
How much hardships have I lived for this one thing?.
The moment it happened, Clark hugged his wife and daughter at the same time and cried..
for a while.
Their crying would never stop.
And soon, their news began to spread little by little throughout Dmitry..
* * *
There was a rumor.
The Clark family from the slums succeeded in entering the castle..
“I heard that rumor?”
“what kind of rumor?”
“The Clark family. The family that was in an uproar due to the Blood Fang's misuse of usury entered the country at the invitation of Roman Dmitry. According to the rumor, they even received the land for free.?”
“really?!”
The man was startled..
entry.
It was a symbol of upward mobility.
People without special wealth have no choice but to live in slums outside the city, and not long ago they lived in slums.
The Clark family, whose circumstances were not good, succeeded in entering the country..
I didn't believe it at first.
I thought there was no reason for Roman Dmitry to treat the Clark family as much as he did, but as time passed, stories of sightings of the Clark family in the castle began popping up here and there..
“The rumor was true. The Clark family not only lives in a stylish wooden house on the outskirts of the castle, but also rents land to farm. You can believe me because I’m seeing it for myself..”
“You really don't know how people live. The Clark family, whose lives were almost ruined by usury, succeed in turning their lives around in an unexpected way. Anyway, Master Roman's actions recently are truly surprising. In the past, I only heard rumors that you had an accident somewhere, but this time, you said you were your own person and invited the Clark family to the castle, including the suppression of Blood Fang. It's definitely different than before.”
roman.
This time too, he was the subject of rumors..
The fact that Roman’s status rose just by following him made it impossible for people to view him differently..
Kevin is an ordinary boy.
If a boy with nothing special was given a house and land just because he pledged loyalty, it could be interpreted to mean that other people also have opportunities..
Is that why? As the story of the Clark family spread throughout Dmitry, people said that if you become Roman Dmitry's person, your life will be great..
The rumor wasn't wrong.
That was actually the result.
However, there were still some people who spoke negatively due to Dmitry's reputation as a jerk..
“Tsk tsk tsk, you idiots. Even after living in Dmitry for decades, you still get excited about nonsense. Do you think that Roman Dmitry is your own person and that you will treat him as such? As for the subjugation of Blood Fang, it was all the work of the Dmitri family? Please take a look. What happens next? I bet it won't be long before Kevin shows up in front of us looking dead.?”
Even back then.
There was power in the words of people who spoke negatively..
And after some time.
Putting a stamp on the rumor.
An incident occurred that completely changed Roman Dmitry's reputation..
* * *
After Barco's social party.
Immediately after returning to the estate, Roman said:.
“3To go on a one-day vacation.”
“……Vacation?”
Kevin blinked..
What a vacation!.
That too for 3 days.
He couldn't readily accept it..
There are no vacations for the poor..
On sunny days, I went outside to work, and when I had no work to do or the weather was bad, I could relax at home..
So the word vacation was very unfamiliar to me..
Seeing Roman looking up with a blank expression on his face, not knowing what to do, Roman said that it was nothing special..
“Resting well is also an extension of training. You've been through a lot, so spend some quality time with your family..”
“……All right.”
like that.
Kevin got a vacation..
I was dazed.
Since Kevin had cut off contact with the outside world and focused only on training, he was not used to the idea of returning to his family..
It's funny if you think about it. Kevin lived with his family his whole life..
But how long had it been since he had been with Roman? Roman’s shadow had taken up a very large place in his life..
‘What is your true self??’
Roman Dmitry.
He was a man like an onion.
Although he was cruel and showed no mercy when dealing with enemies such as Blood Fang, he was extremely devoted to his own people..
But it wasn't always warm..
Because public and private affairs were clear, when moving with a certain purpose, he did not carelessly consider people as his own..
a person with clear lines.
That was Roman..
I don't know what the real Roman is like, but there was one thing that Kevin clearly realized..
before going on vacation.
Hans came up and said.
“It's been a while since I saw my family, so are you going to go like that? Master Roman has prepared clean clothes, so wear them and meet his family. And wouldn’t you need money to buy gifts for your family? From now on, you will be paid 30 silver every month, so whether you buy gifts or splurge with it, have a fun time..”
clean clothes and money.
It was a gift from Roman..
I was moved to tears.
really.
He was a meticulous person..
Even though he showed a cold face and pretended otherwise, Roman always knew what Kevin needed..
‘It doesn't matter which appearance is real. My lord values me. That alone is enough reason to follow the master..’
I laughed.
Kevin went to the shower room, washed himself, and changed into the clothes Roman had prepared..
The material was different from the rough clothes I usually wore..
The soft feeling surrounding my body was ecstatic, and as the silver coins jingled in my pocket, I began to feel excited about seeing my family in a different light..
Until then, Kevin had no idea what had happened to his family..
Just like you change into clean clothes, your family is also living a different life than before..
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