Aurus

"Young Master Akion, why are you sleeping here?"

When I opened my eyes, the sunlight directly hit my retina and blinded me for a moment. After I got used to it, I realized Bastian was covering. his face was full of worry.

"I just fell asleep while looking for some wind last night."

His face hasn't changed. I stood up from the chair I was sitting in. The blanket he previously put on me, I gave it as politely as possible.

Maybe the caste here can make me act as it pleases, but that's not me.

"Please, prepare bath water for me, Bastian." Now, I have to live life as Akion.

There was no need to think much about the former, even a fierce battle was ahead of me. I'm worried about this family. What will happen to them, if I just run away or ignore it. Perhaps, Akion's feelings slowly fused with me.

"Master Baron welcomes you in, Young Master Akion." Bastian opened the door to my father's study. There are piles of files in front of him.

It barely even made his face visible. Judging by how unkempt this room was, I could tell they were understaffed.

It is natural for a leader to have a personal secretary, but here I always see Bastian taking care of anything. They were just nobles with titles. I looked at my father's face.

My demeanor is perfect as a knight, my body is sturdy and my gaze is straight without any hesitation.

"There is a problem in our territory." He puts down his file just before speaking, and his eyes focus on me expectantly.

"What's the matter, Father?"

"Sit down first. It's going to be a long talk." He stood up and turned to Bastian giving orders with just a gesture. Bastian out. I sat opposite my father. He gave me the file. I took it and read it carefully.

There is a region called Aurus in the Baron's territory. Very poor area. The drought has been going on for six months there. Several monsters appeared and the region slowly became like the source of a curse.

I looked at my father. With the problems that had started so far, it was clear that the Baron himself lacked credibility.

My father explained, he had asked the empire, and other noble families for help. However, what is the return? Something is mutually beneficial, that's the most important consideration. As for this area? There is not the slightest advantage in it.

For a moment I remembered that Akion himself had been thinking about Aurus. How can he keep his people from suffering? I took a sip of the tea brought by Bastian. Estimating about Aurus, I can't just sit back and finish it just by reading a book. I have to go there.

"Father, allow me to Aurus." Dad looked at me with a smile. It seemed this was what he had hoped for. The only reliable one in this family was Akion.

As for Harzem, he was busy playing everywhere. However, his forehead wrinkles naturally.

"Is it alright for you to bring a few knights?"

The concern arose. They were short on workers, bringing in many knights and causing them to lose their lives; it would be even more detrimental to the Baron's family.

"I just need to bring Levian, Dad." Dad nodded.

I am a swordmaster and Levian is my greatest knight. The two of us were even able to defeat hundreds of soldiers

**

Birds fly over our heads. From under my cloak, I peeked at the bird spreading its wings wide.

Blue skies, hot air, hardened ground, even most of it is desert. Our horses walk on it. Trees are a step view.

Each family has its own story, Sanktessy is told as a prosperous region, many trees grow on its land. Blessed territory. It started 430 years ago. Suddenly the Sanktessy region was hit by a rain of blood.

Since then, everything has slowly changed. Some say, this area is cursed. With such thoughts, the priest slowly chose to leave this area and settle in another noble's territory.

Meeting God's servants was more difficult compared to magicians. That was the reason why Baron Sanktessy summoned magicians instead of priests when Akion was sick.

According to Levian, we would arrive at Aurus in seven days, a total of nine days. Aurus is in the southeastern part of the Baron Sanktessy region, the path of travel is indeed difficult.

Thus making Aurus an isolated region. They are surrounded by disaster.

"One, two, five, eight, thirteen, seventeen...."

The total desert monsters I have defeated on the way to Aurus. Not many.

However, for those who are not trained, it becomes a terrible specter. The moment I entered the Aurus region, a very dry wind blew.

I already know what the region will be like with this fuse wind. For a moment I remember about the state of the earth. Here is known as a curse, eating in my country is known as doom.

"Master Akion, where are we going?" Levian whispered to me. The people who saw the two of us wearing black robes looked pitiful. The children sat helplessly. The situation in this area is very serious.

"Let's go to the headman's place."

I moved my horse slowly, along the country road.

**

"Young Master Akion, why not give the news first?" The headman greeted me in a hurry.

My sharp eyes made him considerate in taking action.

"It's only natural that I look at my territory."

Levian and I took off the robes we were wearing. A lavish reception never crossed my mind, this area is in critical condition. Just to eat should be grateful. However, there is something strange here.

The village head serves quite luxurious food. Sweet-tasting potatoes, fatty bacon, and vegetables. Even a bottle of wine is refreshing. I ate it without hesitation.

"This is our favorite meal of the trip, isn't it, Levian?" I glanced at Levi.

"Yes, Young Master Akion."

Even though we were both busy chewing our food, I could tell Levian was feeling uncomfortable, just like me.

"I want to see the books on Aurus."

"Is that necessary, Young Master Akion?" He slightly bit his lower lip for a moment. Maybe there's a rat here too. I chuckled softly behind my arms that were in front of my face.

"Yes?" The response was pretty good. He seemed to have heard my low chuckle.

"Is there a problem for me to see the books of my own territory?" I unceremoniously emphasized my voice, there was a threatening aura emanating from it. I saw his body tremble slightly and he nodded.

"Nothing, Young Master Akion. But can you give me until lunch tomorrow to give the books?"

"So what?" He tried to find excuses again.

"I have to make sure to give Young Master Akion a good report." His smile was full of lies. I glanced at Levian for a moment and then looked back at him.

"Okay. Do what you need!"

"I'm going to rest first." I came out of the dining room. From the side of me that had my back to him, I knew what he would do after this.

Levian stood by the window. He was just waiting for a signal from me to carry out his duties.

Trained knights could not even sleep for several days. So I was deliberately cruel by giving him sleepless orders.

"Then, I will go first to Young Master Akion." Levian disappeared into the darkness. Only the night wind that comes with me.

**

Everything is ready. The maids looked at me restlessly. The village head came in a hurry, I saw him glaring at his servants who had not served me with all their food.

I only touched a bit of the food they prepared. I have no desire to eat. So, I told the village chief, I was going outside.

"Young Master Akion, shouldn't you rest some more?" The village head touched my hand subconsciously.

He forgot who was standing before him. I pulled my hand away and looked at him, confirming that I didn't want him to get in my way.

He lowered his head, a worried breath escaping from his mouth. I left him without looking back.

See, I may not be from this world. However, I can't forget those who are starving like this. This village was indeed ravaged by destruction and their village chief ate in peace.

I remember my parents. They taught me to help others. We even have an orphanage in Indonesia.

"Master, can you give me some bread?" Brunette girl holding my pants. Staring with glee. I saw the wound on het right hand.

"What's your name?" I sat crouched, making our eyes match. Her face was wary. On the streets such things are common. I know how to worry about getting hit.

"Agnes."

"Beautiful name." I glanced down the back alley.

"Call your brother to eat together."

She smiled cheerfully.

"Really, sir? " I nodded. Her shining eyes seemed to pierce my heart, she turned towards the alley and called out to her brother.

Twin boys, maybe three years old and a girl around five appeared and looked at me.

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