Chapter 31

He had already heard from the Commander about how he would receive a medal, and a rank of nobility. So Sunhyuk's face did not change from hearing that information. However, considering he couldn't maintain his reserved attitude for long as he now received a much higher position of nobility than he had originally expected.

"The title you have earned is above a Viscount."

Unlike the Knight Bachelor which is only a mere gentry rank title, anything above the Viscount were the true nobility. It was one of the rare positions which makes you a true peerage of the aristocrat, thus allowing him to converse with other nobles, and even a few princes, so it was one of the highest positions. Not only that, once you receive such rank, your name will go up on the list of nobles within Kingdom of Ardenburg so that it was impossible to withdraw.

"Your position is not yet determined, but you will be able to take charge of one group from the elite Strangers in the Center."

At this time, his intention of ending relations with the Royal Family was completely overturned.

"Does my opinion not matter at all?"

In response to Sunhyuk's question, the Captain replied that he did not know whether your personal opinion mattered or how a special case of Strangers had their ranks distributed.

Following that, Frederik told him that he would temporarily visit the Royal Family to confirm his exact title after being promoted to an Intermediate temporarily, but Sunhyuk could not hear anything.

"Do not forget that until you are granted the title formally, you are a soldier of the Heavy Cavalry so be wary of your actions until the time comes."

Seeing that there was no point in continuing further, Frederik gave a word of caution before sending him back.

"That sly old man!"

As soon as Sunhyuk left the barracks, he kicked the ground roughly and swore. Due to the Commander reporting his achievements, it now seems that he would receive a title of nobility and thus becoming bound to the Kingdom. There was no reason why resentment would not form within him.

The Commander would definitely have expected this result. A bit later, the Commander visited the army post with one of his cavalry units.

"Don't act so distant. It is much easier for you to live with a title of nobility than without one."

"I did not want to be shackled down originally, so how do you think I'll feel?"

The Commander did not become angry from his stern, agitated voice.

"Why are you so angry?" "That is because the more you receive the favor of the Royal Family, your debt will also increase likewise:" "You have a very strange way of thinking."

The Commander cut off his answer as he rose from his seat.

"What you have received in terms of resources from the Royal Family is indeed an incurred debt. It is not easy for a Stranger to live in this world alone without knowing anything. So, we provide you with resources out of grace, so that you can soon reap the benefits of the power within your body. In that sense, I have nothing to comment." "That is why I do not want any more grace" "However."

The Commander spoke in a smooth tone in front of Sunhyuk's face full of complaint.

"Have you not already cleared your debt?"

The voice of the Commander was resolute.

"The rewards and title that will be bestowed on you, all of these are to compensate for the worthy achievements that you have accomplished so far."

Then, the Commander's gazed straight at him.

"Yes, in the perspective of a Stranger, you can say it like this."

The commander gently looked at him as he finished.

"You've paid all of your debts. Now it is the Royal Family's turn to pay their debt to you."

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The Commander did not stay for long before leaving. When the borders had become somewhat quiet, the officials and authorities began to leave the army post. In that time span, Ahn Yoojung and her party also took the opportunity to depart from the army post with the Commander.

"I'll see you at the fort." Ahn Yoojung said goodbye to him with a somewhat regrettable face, and thanked him for his generosity.

Soon, after the guests had left, Sunhyuk was lost in his thoughts.

Just when had he thought of wanting to run and escape from this place. When he had first arrived at the recruitment training camp, he thought for sure that it wouldn't have been so bad to live in this world leisurely.

After thinking for some time, he realized why his thinking had changed.

The fear of war and the pressure to survive caused him to feel the need to leave this place. In addition, the leisure and calmness of the other world had influenced him to desire peace and stray away from aspirations and the riches of this world.

'Though I would like you to stay in the army, I have no intentions of forcefully binding you down. Even if you were to change your mind and stay in the army, I will not emphasize on you being loyal to the Royal Family. What I want is for you to work your best in the present position assigned to you. In the end, I believe that with such a mindset and determination will eventually lead the Kingdom in becoming stronger.'

Sunhyuk frowned as he recollected what the Commander had said before he left.

"That damn old man. He looks so strict, yet he's so soft inside."

He had to admit honestly. When he first arrived here, he couldn't deny the fact that he was very impatient.

'You have kept your promise with me impressively to the best of your ability. Now it is my turn to keep my promise with you.'

It wasn't the old Commander who was good