Chapter 10
#1
“Huff… huff…”
He gasped for air.
Though all Lawrence had done was run around a small training hall, his whole body was drenched in sweat as if he had been caught in a rainstorm.
His muscles twitched, and his joints creaked.
Putting this much strain on a child’s body was something no one should ever do.
‘But I believe in the potential of the Eden family’s methods. This is necessary for the Subjugation Battle.’
Soon winter would arrive, and Lawrence would be sent outside the estate for battle.
It hadn’t happened in his previous life, but things would be different this time.
He had shown his magic, and he had crushed one of the Goldvain family’s children.
‘The Goldvain family is connected to Medeia’s side.’
They would certainly manipulate things to ensure his participation in the Subjugation Battle.
They would try to get rid of him in that harsh environment, all without dirtying their hands.
“So! I have to! Prepare! For those! Bastards!”
The first task was physical training.
Overwork, then transcendental recovery.
The Eden family, who repeated these two processes, eventually became one of the greatest families in the world, producing the Sword Saint.
That data was enough for Lawrence to grit his teeth and endure the pain.
It felt like dozens of grown men were sitting on top of him.
And each of his muscle fibres bore the weight.
Enduring that pressure was the beginning of real training.
“Huff! Huff!”
The human body was truly mysterious.
As long as the damage wasn’t enough to cause functional loss, the body would adapt, endure, and grow stronger.
The Eden family utilized these principles with their swordsmanship and became a renowned house of swordsmanship.
Lawrence was a magician without mana.
If his artifact’s power ran out, the only thing he could rely on was his strong body.
So, he believed physical training was essential.
When the pain crosses a certain threshold, various hormones kick in to dull the pain, they say.
Soon enough, Lawrence found himself running without grimacing.
“Young Master…”
Rachel, watching him, clasped her hands and stood ready to run over at any moment.
If he collapsed, she wanted to rush to support him.
Her young master had changed, that much was clear.
And the one who had to care for him in this new state was none other than Rachel herself.
After taking a deep breath, she called out to Lawrence, who was running hard.
Even if she couldn’t do much, at least she could cheer him on!
“Young Master, keep going! I’m cheering for you!”
“Huff! Huff!”
Lawrence waved at her with a smile.
Yes.
Though it was excruciating, the path ahead was clear.
There were people who supported him, and for them, he would become stronger.
Even in a cramped storage room, monsters could be born.
After wearing the Chain of Mana, Lawrence completed his first day of training.
His goal was to adapt, and soon, he could walk and run with it on.
And there was something else.
[Dragon Body is growing.]
[Hatchling: 10%]
[The number of implantable artifacts has increased.]
[Current number of implantable artifacts: 4]
[Available Circle level: 2]
“It’s done.”
Finally, he could implant another artifact.
Lawrence felt like a human battery, as if another USB port had been added.
“Ugh, now should I go for recovery?”
“Young Master, are you going out like this, in your condition?”
“I’ll stop by the cathedral.”
“Oh, alright. I’ll prepare to go with you.”
It would be better to go with him than let him go alone.
Rachel hurried inside to change her clothes.
She also made sure to grab her self-defence items and the family crest.
“The clothes Madam gave me…”
Clothes meant to [look impressive] when going out.
They were clothes Lawrence’s mother, Anis, had bought for Rachel.
Rachel only wore them when she went out.
Noble clothing was different from that of commoners, and one instinctively knew not to touch it.
In fact, even children and women were often left alone, as nobles feared retribution.
Meanwhile, Lawrence also changed his artifact.
He removed the Chain of Mana and replaced it with a manifestation artifact.
Sudden attacks can be somewhat dealt with.
“Young Master, I’m ready.”
“Alright, let’s go!”
Lawrence quickly changed his clothes and hurried out of the annex.
The temple would close its doors by nightfall, so he had to arrive before then to recover his body.
‘I feel light. This sensation of lightness is really noticeable.’
He had to get used to this sense of lightness too.
In real combat, he would need to fight with this feeling.
If you’re not used to something, you’re bound to make mistakes when trying to use it.
Only through countless training and repetition could you fully control a gradually strengthening body.
Lawrence already knew this, having mastered the 3D pen in his past life.
In the distance, the temple came into view.
***
#2
“Oh my, a noble guest has arrived.”
“Nice to see you, Sister.”
“You’ve really worn yourself out. It’s not good to overwork a young body. You need to eat well and get plenty of rest to grow big and strong.”
The cathedral in this world worships the deity [Sacria].
From her, one receives Divine Power, which is then used in various forms of magic.
Lawrence made his usual donation and entered the inner sanctum for healing.
“Please have a seat, Young Master.”
“Yes.”
“I’ll begin the healing now.”
A pure white light enveloped him.
His creaking joints regained their functionality, and he could feel his torn muscle fibres knitting back together.
Holy magic.
This was the most basic form of it—[Healing].
The body that had been screaming in pain began to recover gradually.
At the same time, the energy he had stored as Negative Energy was rapidly consumed.
Crunch!
He could feel himself growing.
In real time, he felt his body expanding and developing.
‘So this is what it feels like.’
Negative Energy, the Chain of Mana, and the Eden training method—
These three things were the perfect combination to forge an indestructible body.
While lost in these thoughts, the sister finished the treatment and sat before him.
“The treatment is complete, Young Master. May the goddess bless you…”
“Thank you.”
Lawrence stood up and headed toward the temple exit.
As he was about to return to the annex, he spotted some children playing nearby.
“Hahaha!”
The children laughed brightly, while Lawrence stood there with a stern expression.
They seemed to be around the same age, but inside, he was entirely different from them.
He compared his lonely self, standing still, to the lively children playing nearby, and for a brief moment, a flicker of envy stirred within him.
‘That’s the happiest time of life, isn’t it?’
Lawrence allowed himself a fleeting mature thought before moving his feet.
Had it not been for the phrase glimmering on the object the children were playing with, he would’ve headed straight back to the annex.
[Extract – Manifestation: Healing]
Lawrence’s eyes caught the phrase, and he couldn’t help but utter a phrase from the future.
A phrase that everyone who worshiped the goddess would often say.
“Sacria, goodness gracious…”
If this were the case, he wouldn’t even need to make regular donations!
Lawrence briskly approached the children.
The kids, initially curious, quickly became frightened as they saw him.
“A Noble…”
“Ah, Hello?”
“Hey there, kids. I’m Lawrence of the Montemer family.”
Lawrence smiled brightly as he introduced himself.
Now, let’s take a look at those antiques you’re playing with.
His smile grew even wider.
***
#3
“Really, you’re taking these antiques?”
“Yes. Think of it as a kind of hobby.”
“Well, it’s fine with us, but…”
Lawrence presented his offer.
He would donate daily necessities left over from the curses to the church.
He would take what he needed and donate the rest to the cathedral.
There were many children, and consumables were always in short supply.
Small cathedrals like this always had a need.
No matter how large or wealthy the city, poverty and inequality still existed.
This place was one of the more impoverished temples.
“No matter your intention, the cathedral has no reason to refuse. The goddess will surely be pleased as well.”
“Well then, I’ll bring the items when I return next time.”
“Yes. Here’s the contract.”
No matter how much a place worships the goddess, they can’t help but remain cold and rational when faced with material goods.
Even with the reputation of the Montemer name, the cathedral strictly adhered to its policies.
Lawrence smiled and signed the contract.
“I’ll make sure to provide the children with some good toys.”
“I didn’t realize how thoughtful the young master of Montemer was.”
Well, I’m only doing this for my own benefit anyway.
Lawrence quietly smiled as he left the cathedral.
What he brought today was a small orb that the children had been playing with.
It seemed to be used for ball games, but it was surprisingly hard.
“But young master.”
“Hmm?”
“Won’t the main house find it suspicious if we keep asking for supplies?”
“You’ve noticed too, huh?”
“…Yes. I’m not that stupid, you know.”
Rachel puffed up her cheeks as she spoke.
Well, after being so obviously sick and then recovering just as obviously, it would be strange if she hadn’t noticed.
She was a maid chosen by his mother, after all.
Rachel was a sharp and perceptive young woman.
“So, what do you think? How can we keep getting supplies without arousing suspicion?”
“Hmm…”
Rachel rested her chin on her hand, thinking.
Medeia was a meticulous person.
If she suspected anything, she would immediately take other measures.
The supply of basic necessities could be cut off as well.
‘Not that it really matters…’
After all, Lawrence could easily obtain cursed items.
But he didn’t want to give up on the steady stream of supplies being delivered to him.
Then, Rachel’s voice interrupted his thoughts.
“Uh, I just remembered something from when you were sick last time.”
“What is it?”
“What if you Just pretend to be crazy…?”
“…”
It was a simple yet precise and convincing suggestion.
Madness…
It could actually be a good solution.
“Now that I think about it, it makes sense.”
“Right? I read about it in a book! Taming a Mad Prince-!”
“Alright, alright, we’ll do that. Whether they catch on or not, it’s worth trying.”
“Great! I’ve always dreamed of doing spy work since I was little!”
Sure, go ahead.
Lawrence chuckled and returned to the annex.
Thanks to Rachel, this life didn’t feel so lonely.
What day is it today?
As he headed to the bathhouse for a bath, Lawrence checked today’s date.
The weather had gotten quite chilly by now.
“In winter, wolves tend to run rampant.”
The Subjugation Battle.
A holy war to drive out the threats to the empire and its citizens, especially those near the borders.
This year, yes, I remember it was wolves that were subjugated.
And there was a rather tragic incident too.
‘If I can prevent that, I’ll be able to solidify my position a bit more.’
Building loyalty was simpler than one might think.
Either give them an unforgettable Favor, or make them indebted to you.
Absolute trust was one way, but that wasn’t easy with a child’s body.
And the most important thing.
‘Vision.’
How grand and clear the vision for the future is.
People usually join an organization because of the vision it presents.
If I can show a vision in this Subjugation Battle, I’ll be able to gain support when it matters in the future.
Scratch, scratch—.
Once again, Lawrence worked on creating an artifact.
The sacred magic contained in the extract had become another powerful material.
***
[Artifact: Broken Sacred Crown]
[Manifestation: Healing]
[Uses: 30] [Cooldown: 30 seconds] [Simultaneous Manifestation: 2]
[Implantation Status: Available]
“It’s done.”
Sizzle—!
All the conditions for his training were set.
Now, Lawrence was a Mage, a Knight, and someone who could use Holy Magic.
“See you in six months.”
Time passed quickly, and rumours of the “Madman of Montemer” living in the annex spread far and wide.
Every day, the sound of objects breaking could be heard, and the screams of a maid echoed constantly.
Before long, the annex became a place where no one dared to tread, even within the territory.
And so, winter arrived.
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