The Protagonists Of The Novel Escaped – Chapter 37

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: TushChen
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There was no prestigious family as resilient against misfortune as the Hohenberc family.

Despite numerous misfortunes, such as failed investments and betrayals by retainers, the Hohenberc family survived until the end.

This time, they were supposed to perish.

No matter how hard they try, it will be impossible.

It was a series of misfortunes that didn’t allow even a glimmer of hope.

Nevertheless, the Hohenberc family resurrected from precarious situations, even attracting the heavenly fortune.

Because every time they faced a miserable downfall, outstanding talents emerged, just as heroes are born in troubled times.

Indeed, it was a remarkable feat befitting a prestigious family that had produced the nation’s founders.

Despite the desperate misfortunes, the prestigious family representing the East survived solely through “child-rearing.”

“I hope Edan is safe…”

The head of the Hohenberc family,

Otto von Hohenberc.

He always began his daily routine with a heavy sigh.

What could he be doing now?

Could he possibly be going through hardships?

Following the eldest son, who had suddenly disappeared, the middle-aged man expressed his desperate paternal love.

He waited eagerly for news of Edanant as if longing for it.

“Lord, the weather has become very chilly.”

“If only I could fall asleep…”

Despite the rapidly cooling weather, Otto wandered the garden, trying to shake off his worries.

His footsteps, filled with complex emotions, often continued until dawn.

The elderly butler approached and expressed his concern.

Then Otto smiled bitterly and shook his head.

“With what face could I sleep comfortably? Thinking about Edan, who must be struggling because of his incompetent father, I only feel depressed.”

Ever since he lost his first wife early on, he had lived solely thinking about his children.

He had sworn to his wife that no matter what happened, he would at least protect his family.

But what was the result?

The eldest son was missing.

The second son was diligently representing the family in the capital.

Whenever he looked at the empty table, he cursed his incompetence.

He deeply felt the guilt that his family had been scattered due to his incompetence and weakness.

“Phew… It reminds me of what happened 3 years ago. Back then, I could only wait helplessly. I, as a human being, have made no progress at all.”

“……”

The head of the Hohenberc family clasped his hands behind his back and raised his head.

Lamentations and regrets,

Complex emotions surged up.

Perhaps it was the sorrow of a mediocre talent with extraordinarily gifted children.

Whenever he watched his children always moving forward, he was simply happy, but at the same time, he felt ashamed.

Ultimately, he, a mere ordinary man, would only be a hindrance to his children.

“I never thought Edan would also be chosen by the holy sword like Max… It’s truly shocking news.”

“I was also greatly surprised when I heard the news.”

The tales of Edanant’s valor, which had rapidly spread throughout the land, reached the Hohenberc County after passing through numerous territories.

He already knew that his eldest son was a holy sword wielder.

Because he was the prophesied hero chosen to escort the saintess of the Holy Kingdom.

However-

Even his second son was chosen by the holy sword…

Perhaps the reason for leaving behind the holy sword Aldebaran was to make final arrangements.

Otto carefully speculated about the intentions of his missing eldest son.

“Isn’t it amazing that two extraordinarily gifted children were born to a man who is merely an ordinary person? I have no idea why. It’s not like there were any holy sword wielders among our ancestors…”

The Hohenberc family had produced numerous talented individuals, but no holy sword wielders existed.

It would be correct to say that they had no connection with the Four Star Swords of Demon Extermination, the treasures of the Holy Kingdom.

How could such a miracle happen?

Otto swallowed heavily and pondered the mystery of the miracle.

“Numerous families are sending marriage proposals. It must be because of the interest in the Hohenberc family after the tales of Young Master Edan’s valor spread.”

“I would have gladly accepted the marriage proposals if they were for Edan… But absurdly, they are seeking me to remarry!”

The marriage proposals pouring in like heavy rain were proposals carefully asking the head of the Hohenberc family to remarry.

From noble ladies who had divorced their husbands to young ladies of marriageable age, they eagerly began to court him.

In response, Otto pressed his temples and showed a reaction of being fed up.

“They must envy the reputation of Young Master Max and Young Master Edan. So they are trying to covet the innate talents you have passed down to the young masters, right?”

“Your joke is going too far. Where in the world is there a leisurely mediocre man like me?”

His children had all grown up, so what remarriage was he talking about?

Otto flatly refused the marriage proposals with obvious ulterior motives.

It would only cause unnecessary disruption.

He turned his head, recalling his wife, who had passed away early.

“Lord!”

Just when he was considering going to the bedroom,

Elliot, a knight of the family, came running with a letter in his hand, out of breath.

“What is it?”

“Young Master Edan… He says he’s coming back!”

It seemed as if his earnest expectations had finally reached the Earth Mother.

At Elliot’s exclamation, Otto’s face lit up, and his eyes widened.

“Is that true! Edan is coming back!”

Where in the world would there be a father who wouldn’t be happy about his son’s triumphant return?

Like weeds growing on barren land, his sparse hair stood up straight.

Even his meager hair was rejoicing at the intense joy.

“It would be nice if he brings back a decent daughter-in-law from the capital. I’m getting old and want to have cute grandchildren.”

“How did you know? Saintess Zebeline, Princess Ludmilla, and Princess Elizaveta are coming with the young master!”

“What?”

“I mean the First Saintess of the Holy Kingdom and the Second and Third Princesses of the Valtarian Imperial Family!”

The son who had left the family was returning, accompanied by the saintess and princesses from three sides.

How should one interpret this?

The head of the family, who had been in a state of panic, eventually gave up thinking.

Happiness that far surpasses one’s status often turns into misfortune.

The news that the beautiful saintess and princesses representing the Holy Kingdom and the imperial family were coming was like a bolt from the blue for the head of the family leading a quiet rural life.

“Ugh!”

“L-Lord!”

A final gasp flowed out.

At the same time, the head of the Hohenberc family staggered.

The butler and the knight rushed to his sides and supported the head of the family, who was about to collapse onto the floor.

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Hadn’t they already visited the Hohenberc Marquis Territory twice?

There’s no need to be nervous.

It’s just a trip to change the mood.

The sudden selection of the “Hohenberc Marquis Territory” as the travel destination was merely a coincidence.

Ludmilla, who had been pondering since the night before, muttered to herself as if brainwashing herself.

However, it seemed to have no effect at all, as she was showing signs of anxiety with her entire body.

“S-Sister! What is all this! Has a war broken out?!”

Elizaveta screamed.

As many as 50 knights were mobilized and moved a tremendous amount of goods.

Seeing the knights moving the goods while sweating profusely, Elizaveta couldn’t hide her astonishment.

There were luxurious gold and silver treasures and clothing.

There were even all sorts of rare medicinal ingredients used by the imperial family.

Are you already thinking of exchanging betrothal gifts?

No, even so, isn’t this too much?!

She was at a loss for words at her sister’s strangely excited appearance.

“We have received a lot of help from Edanant so far. So I’m thinking of repaying the Hohenberc Marquis Territory.”

“……”

Will you use a massive quantity to win over your father-in-law’s heart?

How petty.

It was a shallow scheme that even the nouveau riche wouldn’t do.

Elizaveta wanted to stop her sister, who was in high spirits but eventually gave up.

More than half of the goods had already been moved into the cargo compartment.

She could only let out a heavy sigh.

“…Saintess?”

“Sigh, Princess Ludmilla.”

When the urgently requisitioned imperial knights finished transporting the goods,

This time, the holy knights of the Holy Kingdom arrived at the platform carrying heavy materials.

At the same time, Ludmilla and Zebeline faced each other as if crossing a single-log bridge.

“Where is the saintess going?”

“I’m planning to visit areas that are alienated from faith to spread the teachings of the Earth Mother widely.”

“Then you must have mistaken the platform. This is the steam train headed to the Hohenberc Marquis Territory.”

“No, it’s definitely the right one?”

The Red Dragon of the Empire, using travel as an excuse.

The White Dragon of the Holy Kingdom, using missionary work as an excuse.

It was indeed a majestic confrontation.

If the Emperor and the Holy King had witnessed the current scene, they would have let out heavy sighs.

The imperial knights and holy knights mobilized for logistics transportation, looked at each other, and nodded their heads.

They seemed to feel a sense of shared suffering that transcended nationalities.

“Edan!”

“Young Master…! Please explain right now!”

Edanant arrived with Rue shortly after.

Then sharp shouts flew in from Zebeline and Ludmilla.

Why on earth are these women here?

The saintess and the princess simultaneously glared at the playboy and chastised him.

“Everyone said they were going to the Hohenberc Marquis Territory… So naturally, I decided to accompany you. Didn’t you say you were going to the marquis territory for travel and missionary work?”

He couldn’t refuse Zebeline and Ludmilla’s proposal to accompany him to the Hohenberc Marquis Territory.

What could possibly become grounds to refuse them?

If they said they were going, then the saintess and the princesses were going.

A series of explosive situations would undoubtedly unfold, like a powder keg about to detonate.

But even knowing that, he couldn’t avoid it.

As if it was the fate bestowed upon the Hohenberc family.

“Rue.”

“Yes!”

Edanant, with a sense of resignation, called out to Rue, who was carrying a travel bag.

At the same time, Edanant shouldered a sack of barley containing 500 jelly candies.

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