However, for Sir Vincent, who has never been tempered by online games, this level of provocation is already unbearable for him. For an intermediate knight, since he became the knight of Baron Albert, he has never been insulted like this:
"How can there be such a guy?"
Sir Vincent was too angry to speak. He'd known for a long time that Aaron was an asshole, however, he felt that was limiting. However, now he realized that there was a reason why the residents of the territory hated and feared him.
Because, now, Aaron is even so arrogant that he can even tease an intermediate knight like himself.
"Are you insulting me now, Aaron."
"Yes. Of course."
"You mean, you can ignore my reputation and rights now?"
"Yes. Of course."
"Aren't you worried about the consequences of doing this?"
"Yes. Of course."
Vincent was about to be dominated by anger. However, I don't think it's a big deal, because he is a betrayer who can be defeated.
A guy like this who can betray his own monarch for profit can actually talk about words such as "noble reputation" and "rights" in front of him. I find it ridiculous.
Unbeknownst to Sir Vincent, however, Aaron already knew the nature of his betrayer. In his view, chivalry is a relationship established by permanent residents and oaths. Not the son who swore allegiance to the lord.
Therefore, just because Aaron is the son of the lord, he cannot treat the knights of the territory at will. Sir Vincent wanted to seize on this to incite the other knights. Let them stand their ground against Aaron together.
Of course, I am not at all worried about such a development.
"Anyway, I will get rid of all the knights except Alicia and Sir Scott."
Sir Vincent, Sir Wright, and Sir Conte, who are intermediate knights, are all his followers. At the same time, they also betrayed Baron Albert under the instruction of Sir Vincent.
Now, I just want to find a reasonable excuse to get rid of these three guys at once. Keep them from negatively affecting my business.
I looked around and found that it was silent. Not because no one was around, but because the workers and soldiers around stopped what they were doing and looked at me and Sir Vincent quietly.
When they met my eyes, they would hurriedly look away, pretending to keep working. However, their ears will still open in this direction.
I can understand that, because it is a rare sight for a lord's son to have a dispute with a middle-ranking knight.
I turned to look at Sir Vincent:
"Hey, I have a question too."
Sir Vincent's eyebrows moved:
"You know I've never learned fencing, Sir Vincent?"
"I know."
"I have never even learned swordsmanship, but I was able to step on Sir Wright as a knight. Is the guy who was stepped on really a knight?"
"That is···"
Cavalier Vincent fell silent suddenly.
"The Sir Wright I saw in the morning was worse than I imagined. Is he really a qualified knight? Is he really a knight who has officially graduated from the Knight Academy and received a knight diploma? A formally educated and trained knight would lose to me so easily?"
"···"
"I don't understand, such a waste is also a knight? How dare you ask me to respect his reputation and rights? Are you kidding me? Only those who have the ability and strength of a knight are eligible to enjoy the treatment of a knight. Don't you Don't you know this common sense, Sir Vincent?"
"···"
"Now, you're blaming me for an unqualified guy?"
"···"
"If you think I'm doing something wrong, then you can prove it to me with your actions, by way of a duel."
"You mean a duel, Master Aaron."
"Yes."
"···"
"So, are you afraid to fight me, Sir Vincent?"
Sir Vincent's attitude began to waver. He originally just wanted to protest Aaron's brutality. Then, use it to establish your authority.
However, he never thought that a young master who had never learned swordsmanship would propose a formal duel to himself. Because it is really hard to understand.
It was precisely because of the incomprehension that Sir Vincent hesitated. He was worried that this invitation to a duel would hide plots and traps against him.
Seeing Sir Vincent's reaction, I smiled with satisfaction. Because his hesitation was within my expectations. I then decided to help Sir Vincent make the choice I wished:
"No way? Sir Vincent, are you afraid of an ordinary man? Or are you afraid of a duel? Are you really a knight?"
I shouted in a sarcastic tone, drawing the attention of those around me to Sir Vincent.
The sight of the surroundings, as well as the comments of the onlookers, made Sir Vincent feel stressed. However, the momentum and self-confidence shown by Aaron also made the suspicious him very vigilant.
"...Are you finished? Master Aaron."
"No, if you don't accept it, I'll keep talking."
"···"
"Look around, Sir Vincent. You don't have the dignity and confidence that a knight should have. What they see is a coward who dares not accept the invitation to a duel. If you want to prove it to others, Just agree to my invitation. If you're scared, get out of here quickly and don't waste my time."
"Well, I would."
Sir Vincent replied through gritted teeth.
"Yes, I'm glad you accept it. So when is the date for our duel?"
"It's up to Master Aaron to decide."
"Then, the time is one month later. The venue for the duel is the residential martial arts arena, what do you think?"
"no problem."
Sir Vincent nodded blankly.
"By the way, Sir Vincent. Since it is a duel, I think we should have some bets."
"What do you want to bet on?"
"If I win the duel at that time, I will fire you from your position. Deprive you of your power and fiefdom as a knight."
"What?!"
Aaron's answer surprised Vincent.
"Do you have any dissatisfaction with this?"
"No. It's just, what if you lose, Master Aaron?"
"If I lose, I will give up my inheritance rights."
Vincent's expression became heavy. Because, he simply couldn't understand what Aaron's purpose was for doing this. Not only challenging yourself, but even betting on your own inheritance?
"Is he hiding his strength? In fact, Aaron's strength exceeds that of an intermediate knight?"
Sir Vincent kept thinking in his mind.
"Are you serious?"
"certainly."
"Of course, if you are worried that I am lying. The soldiers here will be witnesses. At the same time, on the day of the duel, I will invite my parents and other knights to watch our duel. You don't need to worry."
"I hope what you say is true."
After speaking, Vincent immediately turned and left. Today, not only did he fail to achieve his goal, but he even let the soldiers and workers around him see his hesitation and cowardice. Therefore, he just wanted to get out of here as soon as possible.
···
"So are you confident you'll win?"
"No. I don't have much confidence."
"I see."
two hours later.
Alicia nodded. She usually served as the guard of Master Aaron, but this morning she was not by Aaron's side because of Baron Albert's order.
She didn't understand at the time why Baron Albert had temporarily canceled her job as an escort. Until she learned about what Aaron had done at noon today.
She guessed that, in order to be able to find an excuse to be violent to Sir Wright, Aaron applied for a duel against Sir Vincent who pursued the matter. So let Baron Albert transfer her away from Aaron's side. Avoid her blocking Aaron.
However, she was puzzled why Master Aaron would do this. You know, he didn't have any conflicts with Sir Wright and Sir Vincent before.
Master Aaron, is it possible that Master Aaron is causing trouble again?
Alicia considered the possibility. After all, although Aaron has changed a lot recently, the nature of people will not change easily.
However, Alicia doesn't think so. Because what Master Aaron did was too rational:
First he removed himself from his side, then attacked Sir Wright, and then provoked Sir Vincent to agree to the invitation to a duel.
All these actions can only be accomplished with careful planning and design.
Therefore, Alicia feels that the image of Aaron is becoming more and more mysterious. She couldn't guess what he really thought. Even Alicia herself didn't realize that she cared more and more about this "bastard" young master.
At this time, Aaron was enjoying the food at the dining table. He looked very calm, as if he wasn't worried about the duel a month later.
"Shouldn't you say something more, Alicia."
"Master Aaron, what should I say?"
Alicia ate her dinner politely. Unlike the rude Aaron, her movements looked elegant, not inferior to those aristocratic girls who learned noble etiquette and lady manners since childhood.
"Alicia, your dear young master is about to face a powerful opponent, shouldn't you show your concern and love for me, and then help me solve the difficulties?"
Aaron tilted his head and looked at Alicia, showing a shameless smile. And Alicia could even see the butter and crumbs on the corner of Aaron's mouth.
"Since you asked for a duel, I think you should have a way to win this duel," Alicia said, wiping her pink lips with a napkin, and then looked at Aaron with a cold gaze, " I'm just your guard, please don't have unrealistic illusions."
To that, I shrugged. I'm not quite sure what Aaron did to Alicia in the past to cause her to be so indifferent to him now.