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There would be no noble family as strong against bad luck as the Hohenberg family.

Despite numerous negative events, such as ruining the business they invested in or being betrayed by their vassals, the Hohenberg family survived until the end.

I’m going to fail this time.

No matter how hard I try, it will be impossible.

It was a series of misfortunes that did not allow even the slightest hope.

Nevertheless, the Hohenberg family succeeded in reviving the knight in a precarious situation by drawing on the fortune of heaven. Just as heroes are born in difficult times, outstanding talents were produced whenever a catastrophic downfall was imminent.

Would it really be said to be a spirit worthy of a prestigious family that produced founding contributors?

Despite the despairing bad luck, the prestigious family representing the eastern part survived solely by ‘cultivating their children.’

“I hope Ethan is safe… .”

Head of the Hohenberg family,

Otto von Hohenberg.

He always started his day with a heavy sigh.

What are you doing now?

Could it be that he is going through hardships?

Following his first son, who suddenly went missing, the middle-aged man waited eagerly for news of Edanant, expressing his sorrowful fatherly love, wondering if his second son would also disappear.

“Madam, the weather has become very chilly.”

“Where can I sleep? .”

Despite the rapidly cold weather, Otto wandered around the garden to shake off his worries. The steps filled with complicated feelings often continued until dawn.

An elderly butler approached and expressed concern.

Then Otto shook his head with a bitter smile.

“What kind of face can I use to sleep comfortably? When I think of Ethan going through a hard time because of his bad father, I feel very confused.”

After leaving his wife, who was his first wife, at an early age, he lived only thinking about his children. Because I swore to my wife that I would protect my family no matter what.

But what was the result?

The first son was missing.

The second son was zealously representing the family in the imperial capital.

Every time I looked at the empty table, I cursed my own incompetence. This is because he felt a keen sense of guilt that his family was torn apart due to his incompetence and weakness.

“Phew… . It reminds me of something from 3 years ago. Even then, I just waited helplessly. There is no such thing as development among people like me.”

“… … .”

The head of the Hohenberg family looked back and raised his head.

Lament and regret,

Complex emotions came to mind.

Could it be said to be the sadness of an ordinary person who feels like he or she has children who are world-renowned geniuses? Every time I watched my children go ahead, I felt both happy and embarrassed at the same time. Being an ordinary person, he will only be a hindrance to his children in the end.

“I never thought Ethan would have been chosen by the Holy Sword like Max… . It’s truly mind-blowing.”

“You don’t know how surprised I was when I heard the news.”

The story of Edanand’s saga quickly spread throughout the country, passing through numerous territories and reaching the County of Hohenberg.

I knew very well that my eldest son was a holy sword user.

Because he was a hero of prophecy who was selected to protect the Holy Maiden of the Holy Empire.

but-.

Even my second son was chosen by the Holy Sword… .

Wasn’t the reason the Holy Sword Aldebaran left behind to leave a final arrangement? Otto carefully guessed the intentions of his missing eldest son.

“Isn’t it amazing that two extraordinary geniuses were born from ordinary men? I don’t know the reason. It’s not like there were any holy sword users among our ancestors… .”

The Hohenberg family produced many talented people, but there were no holy sword users. It would be correct to say that he had no connection with the Four Holy Swords of Destruction Demon, a treasure of the Holy Imperial Kingdom.

How could this miracle happen?

Otto swallowed heavily and pondered the mystery of the miracle.

“Numerous families are sending marriage talks. As Master Ethan’s saga became known, attention probably focused on the Hohenberg family.”

“If it had been Ethan’s wedding talk, I would have been happy to receive it… What a shameful case.”

The marriage talks that rained down like rain were proposals to carefully ask the head of the Hohenberg family about remarriage.

Even noble ladies who had divorced their husbands and the daughters of the royal family began to court him passionately. Otto responded by pressing his temples and saying he was disgusted.

“They must be families that envy the reputation of Master Max and Master Ethan. Isn’t that why you want to covet the natural talent that the head of the family has passed on to you?”

“The joke is harsh. Is there anyone in the world who is as leisurely as me?”

My children are all grown up, so what kind of birdhouse is this?

Otto flatly rejected marriage talks that had obvious intentions.

It only causes unnecessary confusion.

I turned my head, remembering my wife who left early.

“Matriarch!”

When I was contemplating whether to go to the bedroom,

Elliot, the family’s bodyguard, came running in a huff, holding a letter.

“What’s going on?”

“Master Ethan… They say he’s coming back!”

It seemed as if the earnest expectations had finally reached the Earth Mother.

Otto’s eyes widened in response to Elliot’s shout.

“Is that really true! Ethan is coming back!”

Is there a father in the world who wouldn’t be happy about his son’s golden return?

Her hair, which had been sparse like weeds growing in a barren land, stood up. Even the poor hair was happy with the intense joy.

“It would be nice to bring a true daughter-in-law from the imperial capital. Now that I’m getting older, I want to have cute grandchildren.”

“How did you know? Saint Zeveline, Her Highness Ludmilla and Her Highness Elisabeth are coming with you!”

“What?”

“The first princess of the Holy Imperial Kingdom and the second and third princesses of the Imperial House of Valtaria!”

The son who left the family is returning, accompanied by saints and princesses on three sides.

How should we judge this?

The family head, who was in a panic, eventually gave up thinking.

Happiness that goes far beyond its means turns into disaster. The news that beautiful saints and princesses representing the imperial kingdom and the imperial family were coming was like a bolt from the blue for the family head who was leading a rural life.

“Ugh!”

“Go, matriarch!”

A final exclamation flowed out.

At the same time, the head of the Hohenberg family swayed.

The butler and guard rushed to both sides and supported the head of the family, who was about to fall to the floor.

* * *

Haven’t you already visited the Marquis of Hohenberg twice?

There is no need to be nervous.

It’s just a trip to change your mood.

The fact that the suddenly selected travel destination was ‘Marquis de Hohenberg’ was merely a coincidence.

Ludmilla, who had been worrying since the night before, muttered as if she was brainwashing herself. However, the effect seemed to have been minimal, and he was showing signs of nervousness all over his body.

“Uh, sister! What the hell is this! Did some kind of war break out?!”

Elizabeth screamed.

As many as 50 drivers were mobilized to move an enormous amount of cargo. Elizabeth couldn’t help but be astonished at the sight of the knights moving while sweating profusely.

I saw gorgeous gold and silver treasures and clothes.

There were even all kinds of rare medicinal herbs handled by the imperial family.

Are you already thinking of exchanging gifts? No, it’s still too much?!

I was at a loss for words when I saw my sister’s strangely excited appearance.

“I have received a lot of help from Edanant so far. So, I plan to repay the Marquis of Hohenberg.”

“… … .”

Are you planning to win your father-in-law’s heart by mobilizing a massive offensive?

It’s petty.

It was a shallow plan that even low-income people would not do.

Elizabeth wanted to stop her energetic sister, but eventually gave up. This is because more than half of the quantity had already been moved to the luggage compartment. He just let out a heavy sigh.

“… Saint?”

“Her Highness Ludmila.”

When the hastily conscripted Imperial Knights finished transporting the logistics,

This time, the Holy Knights of the Holy Empire, carrying heavy supplies, arrived at the platform.

At the same time, Ludmilla and Zebeline met each other as if they were crossing a single tree bridge.

“Where are you going, saint?”

“I plan to visit areas that are alienated from faith in order to spread the teachings of the Earth Mother.”

“Then you misunderstood the platform. This is a locomotive heading to the Marquis of Hohenberg.”

“No, that’s right?

The red dragon of the empire who uses travel as an excuse.

The white dragon of the Holy Empire who advocates missionary work as a cause.

It was truly a heart-warming confrontation.

If the Emperor and the Holy Emperor had seen the scene just now, they would have left behind a heavy sigh.

The Imperial Knights and Holy Knights mobilized for logistics transportation looked at each other and nodded. It seemed like he felt a feeling of sympathy that transcended nationality.

“Ethan!”

“Your… ! Please explain quickly!”

Afterwards, Edanant arrived with Lue.

Then a sharp cry came from Zeveline and Ludmilla.

Why is that woman there?

The saintess and the princess glared at the same time, reprimanding the playboy.

“Everyone said they were going to the Marquis of Hohenberg… Of course, I decided to accompany him. Didn’t you say you were going to the Marquis’ territory for travel and missionary work?”

I could not refuse Zebeline and Ludmilla’s offer to accompany me to the Marquis of Hohenberg.

There is no justification, is there?

They say the saint and the princesses are leaving.

Like a powder keg about to explode, a chain of bloody situations will occur. But even though I knew him, I couldn’t avoid him. As if that was the fate given to the Hohenberg family.

“Lue.”

“Yes!”

Edanant, feeling close to despair, called Lue, who was carrying a suitcase.

At the same time, Edanant carried a barley sack containing 500 thick candies on his shoulder.