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🕑 Added 2025-03-29 05:40:28 +0000 UTCEP.15 [The Mercenaries' Lewd World]1
[My proud son Eugene Schneider, this mother is so proud of you. The nobles who attended the bazaar a few days ago have sent numerous letters. Their letters are filled with nothing but praise and admiration for you and Jeanne.]
A few days later, Eugene Schneider received a letter from his adoptive mother, Grand Duchess Marianne de Sel Orléans.
The letter was deeply filled with her emotion and joy about her son, as well as endless pride and surprise.
[I heard that you showed unwavering eyes while expressing manly ambitions, and even displayed the generosity to give all the glory to your sister. Hmm... Have I been thinking of you, Eugene Schneider, too much as a child in my embrace? To think that you had developed such sufficient qualities as a future head of the family, it is truly admirable, remarkable, and surprising. On the other hand, I feel that I have not fulfilled my calling as someone who should watch over everything about you. Surely I should have been the one to recognize and encourage that aspect of you. I even feel sorry and ashamed.]
The surprise towards a well-raised child,
The parental pride felt when others praise that child,
And the self-reproach and shame that seeped in upon learning about her child's character from others rather than knowing it beforehand - all these were beautifully described in the words of Grand Duchess Marianne's letter.
While wizards' letters or military messengers are usually delivered quickly using cutting-edge technology,
For social correspondence between nobles, unless it's unnecessarily late,
It should be delivered with sufficient formality and packaging to have meaning.
That's why the news of Eugene and Jeanne's impressive performance at the Orléans Grand Duke family's bazaar
Took several days to reach his adoptive mother Marianne and his elder sister Charlotte.
This was because the nobles who were present at the time sent letters to the two with all manner of courtesy.
Among them were those who truly had deep connections with the Grand Duchess and Bishop Nun Charlotte,
And there were also quite a few who sent letters with the purpose of getting in line early,
Seeing how promising the two acting hosts of the bazaar were.
Anyway, this was the result of Eugene and Jeanne performing their roles almost perfectly,
And the Grand Duchess was conveying such dramatic sentiments because she could fully picture her beloved adopted son's achievements from their letters.
'Wow... Have I practiced filial piety? Is this what filial piety from a child to a parent is? I didn't even have the chance to practice filial piety in my past life. I'm experiencing filial piety for the first time in 50 years, including my past life.'
While reading the letter from his adoptive mother Marianne de Sel Orléans,
Eugene Schneider's eyes became slightly red.
When he read his elder sister Charlotte's letter, he was certainly moved and felt good.
Her characteristic bright energy permeated every corner of the words,
Giving him a feeling of receiving endless energy.
But at this moment, reading his adoptive mother Marianne's letter,
Eugene Schneider is enjoying another blessed energy.
That is the endless sense of elevation,
The mutual communication with parents that Eugene had been lacking since his past life.
Parents raise their children with love,
And children raised through that love do honorable things as members of society to enhance their parents' reputation.
Eugene from his past life wanted to live such a life.
So he lived righteously and faced death as a righteous person until the moment of his death.
However, at the moment when he faced death while saving a child, he
Felt bitter that there were no parents to feel sorry for as a child in the face of such death.
But now it's different.
Although they don't share blood, he has parents who would cry from their hearts if he died,
And parents who would feel much more proud of his good deeds than of their own name being elevated are showing their presence in the letter before him.
[It seems I need to work harder on things here. That way, I can go meet our proud and lovely son as soon as possible. This mother's heart seems to already be running to our son Eugene Schneider. Would it be the same for our son? Though it may seem undignified for a Grand Duchess who must maintain decorum, this mother would like her beloved son to also count the days until we meet. I miss you so much and want to see you again. I love you with all my soul, Eugene. - From mother Marianne de Sel Orléans who loves her grown-up son -]
'I will wait for you, Mother, growing into an even more wonderful son as a swordsman.'
Feeling such infinite parental love,
Eugene Schneider sincerely pledged that on the path of the swordsman he had deliberately begun,
He would never tarnish the honor of his beloved parents.
And it seemed as if the portrait of his adoptive mother Marianne in the family pendant placed beside Eugene's desk was embracing his figure with a smile full of love.
"Don't brush back your hair??"
The first homework placed before Eugene Schneider with his new mindset was
Jeanne's stubbornness, who had a truly capricious temperament.
"Thinking about it, I wonder if it's right for a mercenary to care about appearance. It's a sister's duty to prevent her brother from being influenced by bad things. So keep your bushy hair. No, that's too frustrating for me, just tidy up the front a bit."
"After telling me to brush it up because it looks good, now what's this?"
"..."
As the day grew dark,
Eugene and Jeanne headed once again to the mercenary residential district on the outskirts of Pangea.
When Eugene mentioned he was thinking of ordering oil to fix his hairstyle,
Jeanne expressed an opposing opinion in a completely different tone from a few days ago.
It was essentially more of an order than an opinion.
'It's not that I'm jealous of Eugene and Mina... It's just that there's no need to create an uncomfortable relationship with Mina. Yes, that's right! Isn't it better to block any potential situations? One of the top reasons mercenary groups fail is love affairs!'
Jeanne, who for the first time in her life witnessed Eugene Schneider being touched by a woman other than family right before her eyes,
Was greatly shocked.
Jeanne, whose mental state was so shaken that the double curse "those bastards" flew around in her head at that time,
Later tried to deal with it,
And the result was the restriction on Eugene's hair.
The justification for the restriction was superficially her guidance as an older sister,
And internally rationalized as the peace of the mercenary group.
Being the type who gives unlimited trust once she considers someone her person,
Jeanne could never accept the idea that she was jealous of Mina, the chief blacksmith of Black Hair Blacksmith.
So, since Eugene hadn't brushed up his hair during their first meeting a few days ago due to his laziness,
She was immediately taking measures to block the possibility of any strange atmosphere developing between Eugene and Mina.
"Well, I find it comfortable and good to go around like this anyway. I don't mind."
"Great! Such a cute and admirable brother who listens well to his sister."
Smile!
"Cut that cheesy talk. Let's act like mercenaries."
Not knowing the background, Eugene Schneider coolly accommodated Jeanne's whim.
In response, Jeanne smiled so brightly with delight,
Eugene grimaced and retorted expressionlessly.
"Captain has arrived!!"
Compared to when they had visited the mercenary residential district last time, Eugene and Jeanne went deeper into the mercenary street.
As a result, the surroundings became noisier, and signs adorned with mana stone lights began to appear here and there.
The entertainment district of the mercenary residential area was unfolding.
Then a brown-haired man standing under one of the tavern signs there
Called out to Jeanne with the title "Captain."
"Yes, Thomas, is everyone gathered?"
"Of course! A new family member is joining!"
Tap tap tap!
The man's name was Thomas,
A combat personnel belonging to Jeanne's mercenary group, the Red Fox Mercenary Group.
Jeanne gave him a slight smile and raised her hand,
And Thomas quickly ran over to greet his boss.
'So this is Thomas, the assassin class administrative assistant.'
For several days, Jeanne had been telling Eugene about the Red Fox Mercenary Group
And also gave information about the key figures in the mercenary group.
Thomas is one of those key figures.
True to his assassin class, he not only has quick perception and mental agility,
But also has a lot of social experience despite his young age, so he serves as the assistant housekeeper of the mercenary group.
"This is Eugene de Sel Orléans, who returned from the pilgrim's path a few days ago."
"I see! Nice to meet you, Young Master Eugene!"
"Just call me Brother Eugene. What's with the 'Young Master' title!"
"Haha! Meeting two people from the Grand Duke's family naturally makes me speak that way, Captain!"
And he is the only person within the mercenary group who knows Jeanne's true identity.
The two connected during the early days when Jeanne was starting the mercenary group.
At that time, Jeanne was much more naive than now and soon had her identity exposed to the perceptive Thomas.
However, unlike typical assassin class individuals for whom backstabbing is a daily occurrence, Thomas was quite amiable and loyal,
So he kept her secret thoroughly and fulfilled his role as a founding contributor to the Red Fox Mercenary Group.
"Nice to meet you, Thomas. I'm Eugene, a greatswordsman class, and I couldn't bring my equipment yet because the scabbard isn't completed."
Thud!
"I am Thomas, assassin class! Welcome to the Red Fox Mercenary Group!"
Eugene and Thomas shook hands.
Eugene is 21 years old and Thomas is 20.
"Have you distributed alcohol and meat to the other mercenary members?"
"Of course. The first meal should be over, and drinking should have started by now."
Eventually, the three headed to their destination together.
At their destination, the executives of the Red Fox Mercenary Group were waiting.
The Red Fox Mercenary Group consists of twenty-nine members in total, including four dedicated porters.
Among them, six are executives,
All of whom are mana awakeners.
When a regular recruit joins, the meeting takes place with the entire mercenary group gathered,
But for awakener recruits, a meeting with the executives precedes
Followed by a meeting with the entire group.
Swish...!
Jeanne was in the middle,
Thomas, who was discussing internal mercenary group matters with her, was on her left on the same line,
Eugene was positioned half a step behind on Jeanne's right.
With a calm expression, Eugene was looking around the entertainment district when he suddenly turned his head to his right.
"I fucking tell you, back in the day~~~! I was in a brass-tier mercenary group~~??"
"Just bullshitting~ Hey, you old geezer! If you had been in brass tier, you would have left this place at your age, what the hell!"
This was because the sound of drunkards arguing at an outdoor tavern table could be heard.
Judging by their almost completely gone hair and graying beards, they appeared to be well over their 50s.
Just as it's not easy for a prostitute to leave the red-light district,
People who have lived by the sword find it difficult to leave the mercenary residential area.
Even if they earn money, most have lived without planning, so they tend to squander it all,
And afterward, all that remains are tales of valor and bluster.
"Those people are already drunk."
"Is that old man really from a brass-tier mercenary group?"
"Haha! No way. Brass tier is among the top ten in the empire."
Thomas, who had turned his head in the same direction as Eugene, also reacted to them.
Then Eugene, curious about the truth of the retired mercenary who was earnestly touting his past specs, threw a question at Thomas.
To this, Thomas firmly nailed down that the retired mercenary's words were complete bluster.
"This is the place, brother. I talked nicely to the madam and secured a good spot."
Not long after, the three arrived at their destination,
Thomas took a few more steps forward and guided Eugene and Jeanne.
It was a fairly sizeable mercenary tavern where alcohol, meat, and female hostesses were served.
The sign name was DeGaulle Mercenary Tavern.
Perhaps that's why
Thud!
The moment Eugene Schneider stepped onto the oak stair landing in front of the tavern entrance, guided by Thomas,
Flinch!
He flinched.
"Mmm! Ahh! Mmm! Ahhh!"
Because a woman's sensual and messy moans could be heard from the dark side wall of the mercenary tavern.
