The villagers weren't the only ones who thought so.
So did their lord, Elmud.
When all was said and done, on the day Raymond returned to the capital, Elmud vowed to himself.
'I must repay this favor.'
He was knighted.
There was only one way to repay the favor.
With a trembling face, Elmud knelt before Raymond.
"S-sir Raymond, allow me to offer you my sword!"
It was a knight's oath!
"... pardon?"
Elmud was serious.
'This is not a decision I make lightly.'
Elmud had met many noble bloodlines.
But none compared to Raymond.
Not even Second Prince Kairen, not even Third Prince Remerton, could compare to Raymond.
He was even better than the genius Crown Prince Python, who died in an unfortunate accident.
-A knight's sword is only complete when they find someone to be loyal to.
These are the words of his father, Marquis Aris.
Marquis Aris, who spoke those words, served the Knight King Odin all his life.
And Elmud has found someone to give his sword to.
'I... want to serve him. I want to give my sword to Raymond.'
For he had received such a favor that he was worthy of his sword, and he was such an honorable man that he was worthy of his sword!
Raymond's reaction, of course, was incredulous.
'What kind of dog farting is this?'
It's nonsense.
'Marquis Aris is going to come running and slit my throat.'
"I think you've got it all wrong..."
"I'm serious, please accept my sword!"
But for some reason, the genius boy was helpless, his eyes flashing with deadly intent.
He didn't seem to back down with nice words.
Raymond stiffened his face as he sensed the persistence.
At times like this, he had to say something, even if it was harsh, to keep it from sticking around.
"You're being frivolous."
"What?"
"Do you think it's time for you to offer your sword to someone?"
"...!"
Raymond said, deliberately cold.
"You're still not good enough. Before you offer your sword to someone, think about honing yourself more."
'Maybe if he had a little more brains he'd come to his senses.'
Fortunately, the genius boy understood.
His eyes filled with water and he bowed his head in contemplation.
"... Y-you're right, I'm not good enough, ah, I see."
"Goodbye, then."
Raymond left for the capital, leaving Elmud behind.
'I've wasted more time than I thought. I need to get back to earning money.'
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