However, this memory also brought Lane many useful things.
Just when Lane thought he was the chosen one and could change his fate with these memories.
He was adopted by a butler of a count's family.
That butler, namely Lane's foster father, was named Lamb. He spent almost his entire life in the position of the count's butler.
When Lane was just adopted by Lamb, Lamb was still very kind to Lane, but after some time...
Swordsmanship, martial arts, horsemanship... It was a very disastrous period. During that time, Lane would be trained to the point of having only half his breath left every day.
Apart from arranging training and food for Lane, Lamb didn't spare Lane another glance.
When Lane was fourteen years old, Lamb sent Lane to the knight order. Lane couldn't understand no matter how hard he tried. You're just an old butler. Why did you insist on sending me to the knight order?
At the age of twenty, Lane joined the Dark Corrosion. At the age of twenty-two, Lane became the captain. At the age of twenty-four, that is, now, Lane led the knight order to repel the demons.
Then Lane received the news that Lamb was critically ill.
Lane's feelings towards his foster father were very complicated.
Just in terms of attitude, Lane had never called him father. He hated this foster father to death.
But emotionally, this kindness of upbringing, Lane always kept in mind.
Otherwise, Lane wouldn't have rushed back in such a hurry upon receiving the news.
Unconsciously, Lane arrived at a residence.
The count that Lamb served naturally had his own fief, but not here. Therefore, the purpose of the count's family establishing a residence here was very clear.
That was the Orcutt College, the first noble girls' college in the Hedley Empire, directly managed by the duke of Atel City.
This college was very special. Although it was a noble college, commoner girls also had the opportunity to enroll. Besides, as long as they were female, whether from the orc race, the elf race, or even the demon race, they could enroll in this college.
The count's family had a young daughter. Unfortunately, she was born during the period when Lane became a knight, so Lane had never met her. The reason for establishing a residence here was probably to send their daughter to this high-ranking noble college.
Dismounting in front of the residence, a guard stepped forward: "Is it Mr. Lane?"
"You know me?"
"The adult said that if there was a man with black eyes and black hair wanting to enter, that would be Mr. Lane."
Lane: "..."
So, this black hair was really too distinctive.
Lane didn't know who his biological parents were, nor did he understand where the color of his hair was inherited from.
All the way west of the Hedley Empire, Lane heard that there was an empire where all the people had black eyes and black hair.
And in the memory of that transmigrator who died prematurely, Lane found that all the people in the country where that person came from also had black eyes and black hair.
Lane guessed, why did that transmigrator choose him of all people? Was it because of his hair color?
Following the guard, Lane arrived in a room of the residence. Two knights were guarding in front of the room.
At this time, on the bed in the room, there was a sickly old man lying, his face full of wrinkles.
A couple with blonde hair stood by the bedside, their faces filled with worry.
The male of this couple was the owner of the residence, one of the counts of the Hedley Empire, Count Horace Yashi.
Hearing the commotion, the Yashi couple turned their heads and just met the gaze of Lane who was approaching.
Lane nodded and greeted: "Count, long time no see."
Horace sized up Lane for a while, and finally managed to squeeze out a smile on his worried face: "You've grown taller and older..." Although he still wanted to exchange a few more pleasantries with Lane, thinking of the old man behind him, Horace still gave way and let Lane go forward to see Lamb.
Lane stepped forward silently, looking at the old man who was already half in the grave, he tightly held the old man's hand and said affectionately:
"Old man, I'm back for the feast."
"Cough, cough, cough!!"
Lamb suddenly coughed several times, then took two deep breaths: "You lad..."
Seeing this, the count couple finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, just now, Lamb could hardly even catch his breath.
But Lane's expression wasn't very good.
According to the memory of that transmigrator, in this situation, it was usually a flashback before death. Once the old man finished explaining everything, it would be time for him to pass away.
Lifting histurbid eyes, Lamb first looked at Lane with relief for a moment, then looked at Count Horace:
"Sir, regarding Lane's matter..."
"Old Lamb, rest assured."
Horace nodded solemnly: "I will definitely treat Lane as my own and take good care of him."
Apparently, at this time, Horace didn't know Lane's identity yet and only regarded Lane as an ordinary noble knight.
Horace thought of letting Lane join his knights and giving Lane the position of a knight captain.
The position of a knight captain under a count was already quite prestigious.
"No..."
Lamb shook his head: "I hope... Lane can take my place and take care of the young lady instead of me. Otherwise, I won't be at ease..." Hearing this, Lane slightly raised his eyebrows, and Horace looked at Lane in astonishment.
"Sir, is it okay?"
"Yes, it's okay. I'm also at ease to leave Nanali to Lane's care. But Lane he..."
"I promise you."
Lane interrupted Horace's words indifferently and looked at Lamb:
"After adopting me, you made me become a knight, and now you want me to be a butler. I really don't understand. What exactly are you thinking?"
Lamb grinned and turned his gaze to the ceiling: "I want to hear you make this vow as a knight."
"Really, there's nothing I can do about you, old fellow..."
Lane sighed, took two steps back, then took off the sword wrapped in a pure black scabbard at his waist, knelt on one knee, and placed the sword on his knee.
"I, Lane, in my capacity as the former captain of the Dark Corrosion Knight Order, swear here. Before Count Yashi finds a new candidate, I will temporarily take care of Count Yashi's only daughter for you. I will use my body as a shield and a sword to protect her safety."
After making the vow, Lane stood up and saw that Lamb had already closed his eyes and lost his life at this moment.
"Rest in peace."
After bowing slightly to Lamb, Lane turned around.
Seeing that the count couple and the knights at the door had all knelt on one knee.
Apparently, the position of the captain of the Dark Corrosion Knight Order still held considerable weight.
Lane shrugged: "Stand up. I've already said that I'm the former captain and don't even have a title. You don't need to do this." Hearing Lane say this, several people then stood up.
Horace gave a wry smile: "Lane... I really couldn't imagine that in ten years, you actually..."
The ten-year period has arrived. Welcome the Dragon King's return?
An old joke from the memory of that transmigrator involuntarily emerged in Lane's mind, and the corners of his mouth twitched.
"It's mostly due to coincidences."
After calming his facial expression, Lane sighed: "Before that, Count, please show me Miss Nanali."
"Okay."