Demon Laws
Chapter 13: The Legendary Family

The horse-drawn carriage runs for a day. This newly joined female knight clearly caught the attention of the comrades. Certainly not only because she was the only female among them, but because of her relationship with the small employer.

He came out of the little master's room last night. Overnight, he declared to devote himself.

Actually this attention contains little envy.

Right, envy.

Because this woman obtained the real ‘ksatria’ title.

It should be noted that the ‘knight protector of the family’ is not really considered a true knight. Family protective knight is actually just a title with the name ‘ksatria’. Like a seahorse that despite having the word ‘kuda’ in its name, no one really thinks that seahorses and horses are the same species.

Actually they only include a group of ‘kavaleri’, not the real knights. A woman who had only known for one day with shallow martial arts skills suddenly got the thing that the men craved. How could they not be envious?

Being exiled to a poor backcountry with this useless little employer is already unlucky enough. Their only hope is to be seen as important by his master, appointed as honorary knights one day. That'sallthatis.

Everyone knew that this little employer was unlikely to obtain the title of earl. He later became a baron. And the baron was only authorized to recruit ten knights. It's only been a day, a valuable title has been owned by an obscure woman. This makes them feel unfair.

The most plausible explanation is that this 13-year-old employer does not yet understand the so-called ‘knight honors’. He made the precious object as a child's toy that can be given to anyone.

And most importantly, who told the woman to look beautiful and have beautiful plump legs?

Just accept!

Joline had sensed the disapproving gazes her new comrades were casting. It seems that his two friends did not understand either. But Joline still decided to trust his view.

His new employer, this little young master named Dewey, would not become an ordinary person later on. Choosing to serve him cannot be a wrong decision.

When the sun set again, the Dewey train convoy had just crossed the river. The bridge made of round stone was almost a hundred years old. The rocks near the river were covered in green moss, the clear and rushing water being a beautiful emerald color.

The name of this river is ‘Zamrud’ River. He has another more official name, the Rollin River.

The river is named after the Rollin family.

The Rollin River crossing the southern Cotte province of the empire split the wealthy Cotte province in the south of the empire in two. With this river as the boundary line, if it crossed this river, it had set foot in the territory of the Rollin family. Half of Cotte province south of the river belongs to the Rollin family.

South of the river is flat land. From the surface of the hilly area in the southern part, the area of this flat land is quite impressive. There is fertile soil, green forests, agriculture everywhere, a warm climate, enough sunshine and rain here.

It was one of the richest lands in the empire, as well as an important location of the empire for producing food. Incidentally this flat land was half the size of Cotte province, and had an official name as well: Rollin Flat Land.

Yes, it is also named after the Rollin family.

This strange naming began about two hundred years ago. Two hundred years ago, the Roland empire experienced a great patriotic war. According to historical records, tribes in the north of the plains in the south invaded, dragged the Roland empire into a war-mog, and there was a rebellion in the collapsed empire. The Empire was once on the verge of collapse.

During the war came an extraordinary group of people. Among them was a general of the Rollin family who later amassed achievements and eventually became an imperial marshal. It is also the only imperial marshal in the Rollin family's 300-year history. And what is worth mentioning is that the Emperor married his sister to a great marshal in this military exploit to win her over.

Just before an important decisive battle was made, in order to encourage his sister-in-law to kill the enemy, His Imperial Majesty pointed to the southern bank of the Emerald River with a whip and announced. “If you go home with a victory, I will give you land in the southern part of Cotte province with this river as its boundary. And later this river and flat land will be changed into your surname, to highlight the great Rollin family and its great contribution to the empire.

The impulse increased the courage of the marshal. He eventually won the decisive war. Saved the fate of the empire and won the promise of the Emperor at the same time.

After that the name of the Emerald River was changed to the Rollin River, as well as the plains in the south. Two hundred years had passed, now people had even forgotten the name of this flat land before.

Because on all official documents and local imperial lists, all written ‘Rollin’ River and ‘Rollin’ Flat Land.

Although two hundred years had passed, as a member of the Rollin family, these low-level guard cavalry could not help but feel happy as they crossed the river and set foot on this flat land.

It is a sense of belonging and honor towards the family.

See, this is the Rollin family territory where the ancestors of the Rollin family carved out names. Here, the great Rollin family carved its name in the history of the empire, also in this land.

Dewey sitting on the train felt the train slow down and there was movement outside. Dewey opened the window and found the knights in front taking off their hats and cheering. The frustrated expression that had graced their faces over the past few days, disappeared. Each face exuded a sincere sense of joy and glory. And also. adoring.

“Go home! The Rollin family members are home! Home to our own land!”

The cavalry cheered, some people even forgot discipline and rode horses back and forth, letting the hooves of the horses trample the black ground happily. Their superior did not intend to interfere with their pleasure, but rather watched it with a faint smile on horseback.

Unlike other families in the empire, the Rollin family maintained a very ancient tradition, namely the knight and samurai (warrior class) families were only recruited from people who came from the family's territory.

Most of the escort cavalry who returned with Dewey were born in the Flat Land of Rollin. They are the original people of the Rollin family, people who have lived here for generations.

According to tradition, every territorial soldier, guard cavalry, even the personal soldiers of the Rollin family were chosen from ‘members of his own family’ who came from the Flat Land of Rollin. Because every head of the family thinks that this way can ensure the loyalty of subordinates and hearts jutting inward towards the family. For example, the captain of the Earl's guard, the current head of the family, the martial arts mentor of Young Master Gabriel, and the Alpha Swordsman. They were all born in the Flat Land of Rollin.

Sitting on the carriage, Dewey was stunned to see the cavalry cheering. He immediately understood the reason and then smiled. “Sia, have we passed the Rollin River?”

“Ya, Milord.” Sia immediately got off the horse then rushed to the side of the carriage. He also looks happy. “We have arrived at home.”

Dewey caught a glimpse of Sia. “Oh. Sia, tell me, were you born in Cotte province as well?”

“Yes, even though I was born in the empire, my father is a citizen who comes from the Rollin.” family Sia reviewed the smile. “My father has been a horse feeder in the Rollin family all his life. And I inherited his job.”

Silently for a moment, Sia looked at the little master at a glance, then said in a soft voice. “Sir, I have to remind you one thing. Um...”

“What?”

“Your words earlier, your way of pronunciation is rather inappropriate.” Sia's raut became serious.

“What is inappropriate?” Dewey smiled. “Show me mistakes.”

“So you asked if I was born in ‘province Cotte’. This delivery is a bit inappropriate.” Sia assessed the employer's expression while saying carefully. “Although the Flat Land of Rollin is in Cotte province, we the people of Rollin will not say that we are from Cotte province when mentioning our place of origin. When mentioning his birthplace, the people of the Rollin family will say ‘aku from the Flat Land of Rollin’. The people of the Rollin family were proud of his identity as a member of the Rollin family. My lord, so when facing the other people of the Rollin family at a later time, please do not say ‘ originated from Cotte’ province, but ‘ originated from Rollin’ Flat Land. Otherwise they may feel hurt because of your speech. In addition, you are the eldest son of the family so it should not hurt the feelings of the people of Rollin in the speech.”

Seeing this former horse feeder say proudly, Dewey could not help but feel surprised.

I may have underestimated this family.

Looking at the cavalry rejoicing, a sense of pride on the face that came from the bottom of the heart. Only a truly wonderful family can do this.

Then one can imagine the disappointment and anxiety of the Earl in the imperial capital - as the earl in charge of the family and as the father inheriting the family honor - who at that time placed hope in the son the first one turned out to be an idiot.

Although the father's cold treatment of him was unjustified, at this time Dewey suddenly understood the Earl's mood.

As a father, he might be able to accept that his son was a useless person. But as the leader of the family, he could not tolerate if his heir was a useless person. Because he has to take responsibility for the future of a family this big.

It seemed, the Earl who threw it away and treated it coldly, could be forgiven.

Dewey daydreamed for a moment.

Seeing the empty look of the little master, Sia was somewhat surprised. Because since becoming Dewey's personal servant, he saw the face of this little master was always flat, calm and indifferent since the age of 6 years. Where has there ever been a confused and empty expression on her employer's face?

“Um... My lord, are we home yet?” sia asked carefully.

“Rome... oh, home.” Dewey subconsciously. Then an unstoppable thought appeared in his mind.

Go home!

At this moment, a streak of light finally bloomed in Dewey's dazed heart for many years.

Yeah, home!

For him who does not belong to this world, he lacks a sense of belonging to this world. The real cause of his coldness, dislike in expressing feelings, even suppressing feelings intentionally is that he does not consider himself a resident of this world. Because he often sees many things and this world from the point of view of the observer. And such thoughts create a cold attitude in the heart.

Go home, what a beautiful word.

Doesn't he now lack a sense of belonging to this world?

Dewey who had been feeling flat against anything, suddenly felt a little impatient to return to the ancestral property of the Rollin family.

Look at those proud cavalry….

Hm, Rollin Flat Land, huh? Either he could or could not find a sense of belonging in this world?

Hopefully can!

Because going home is impossible, he should look for a new home so that his heart has a place to go, right?

However, it has come into this world, so life must be lived.

With the remnants of the sunset, Dewey Rollin opened the door and exited the carriage, rising from the dark and closed carriage, from the shadows, standing under the beautiful sunset.

Sunlight shone on his face, as if removing all the fog. The young man finally smiled. Moreover, there was finally an emotion that had been long lost in his expression.

This emotion is hope.