Chapter 49

Dani had no choice but to grit his teeth and suppress his anger. The problem didn't end there, though.

"I'm afraid we won't be able to fully heal it."

"W-what do you mean?"

At the priest's words, Dani's eyes shook uncontrollably. He had called the priest to heal Gino's arm, but now he was saying it couldn't be fully restored?

"With treatment, he can recover to a level where it won't affect his daily life. However, he won't be able to wield a sword on the battlefield."

"...!"

Dani nearly collapsed on the spot. What use was a knight who couldn't fight on the battlefield?

What was even more infuriating was that Dani had already signed a lifelong contract with Gino. A lifelong contract was just that—a commitment for life.

In exchange for the knight's loyalty, even if he became disabled on the battlefield or retired due to old age, it was the lord's duty to care for him until the end.

"L-Lord, I have sworn my loyalty to you."