Read Novel Full Chapter 73, The Clan’s Dwelling
Chapter 73, The Clan’s Dwelling
Translator: Lizz
Nomani and his people hoped to make their home in the area with sandy beaches to the south.
“We are the Narciso clan. For some reason, perhaps because of strong bloodlines, we are all men and all resemble our fathers. You can tell at a glance that someone belongs to our clan.”
Nomani said this, but honestly, their faces weren’t distinctive enough to tell.
Perhaps their builds were similar, but muscular men all look alike anyway.
That was what Edward thought as he listened. Sylvia seemed half-distracted, not really paying attention.
“We’ll manage to get horses for travel. With them, we’ll go back and forth to the settlement. But basically, those serving at the fortress will live there, and return home only when off duty. That’s how we’d like it.”
Edward nodded and said to Sylvia,
“I think that’s fine. We’ll provide horses too. But should we get the approval of the livestock you brought along?”
“Hm? I think it’s fine, but I’ll ask them!”
Sylvia nodded.
Inwardly, Nomani was confused at the idea of ‘asking the livestock?’ but thanked them.
“Thank you. And about those who have families…”
“As I said earlier, only those who respect Lady Sylvia, and only those she meets and approves, are allowed. That’s absolute. Well, I don’t think you’d go against Lady Sylvia’s will, but I’ll emphasize it again.”
Edward repeated firmly.
The ones who had gathered in the square earlier surely respected Sylvia, but their families were another matter.
Especially if this was to become a settlement, anyone unwilling to accept Sylvia’s magic could never be approved.
Nomani and his men decided, for the time being, not to go to the settlement and not to return to their current lodgings either. Instead, they stayed in the servants’ quarters, where they would sleep, stand guard, and train.
All of them liked the square far more than expected.
Watching their training, Edward was impressed.
“They’re better than I thought,” he said.
At the very least, against bandits like the ones from last time, Nomani’s group could fight without troubling the livestock for help.
Moreover, even when Edward gave brief instructions, they understood immediately and acted at once.
He judged them to be ready for real duty, so he consulted with Calogero and Beffa, then arranged for Nomani’s men to be shown around the fortress and assigned to regular patrols.
As Edward had expected, they carried out their tasks precisely.
He then drilled them further in knightly manners and etiquette, and when three of them had reached a decent level, he decided to appoint them as Sylvia’s guard knights.
It was difficult for him to remain by Sylvia’s side as her guard knight himself.
He intended to always be near her once things settled down, but for now, if he could not take that role, he believed it should be entrusted to someone else.
“Martina, Marzio, Salomone, take good care of Lady Sylvia.”
“””Yes, sir!”””
With expressions of deep emotion, they placed their hands over their chests and accepted the commission.
The horses were purchased by Beffa.
When they were brought into the square, Sylvia and the livestock also came over.
“<I am the lord of the castle, and you are my subjects—[Dominant]>.”
First, Sylvia cast her magic.
Immediately, the horses became obedient.
“Alright! These guys are your seniors, so you listen to what your seniors say!”
Sylvia pointed to the livestock as she spoke, and the horses neighed in agreement.
Seeing this, Beffa wept, Calogero began to pray, Gina clapped her hands in praise, and Edward muttered in a distant voice, ‘Ah… so it’s Lady Sylvia’s magic… that’s why these creatures are acting so strangely…’
The three knights standing by as guards were stunned at first, but then exclaimed, ‘As expected of you, Lady Sylvia!’, ‘You tamed the horses in an instant!’, ‘Magnificent!’ Sylvia harumph proudly and puffed her chest up in triumph.