From No Body To Hero
Episode 19's

"Leo......"

Bern's voice was as if he was seducing. Kleio held back his laughter when he saw Bern in trouble.

"good good. I'm not gonna force you to eat. You know, the awards-"

Kleio stopped to look at Bern's reaction to the word 'reward'.

"Uhukis. I don't feel like I can go with my condition. I also caused the royal family to be injured. I don't deserve an award."

One angry vein was seen on Kleio's neck.

"But I've prepared an award for you. How'this?"

Kleio tried to act. But Bern's pupils didn't even quiver with it.

"If so, I will trouble your highness to exchange the award rewards for the banquet. Black Village was a bit short of food. Might be able to donate some of that to them."

Kleio lost the word instantly. Seeing Bern use his noble over Leo made Kleio know Bern was being serious.

"It is also good to use it to help other poor villages. In the end, I couldn't afford to carry the money I shouldn't have."

Kleio was lazy to argue. Actually, he was expecting this. So he provided another gift.

"alright. But since this is also a school failure, they give you a new stick and your debt disappears. That's their sorry sign compensation."

Bern thought about it for a moment and nodded.

"If it's a school apology, there's nothing I can do."

Kleio sighed in relief. Actually it didn't happen. Luxana Academy is an arrogant school. They won't accept this as their fault and compensate. So the one who bought Bern a new stick also fined the school for losing the stick and Bern's debt is Kleio.

"But, can I see my debt documents, your highness?"

Kleio gasped at hearing that. If he saw it, of course Bern would know which Kleio paid it off.

"Well..... Your Majesty, I am studying here. I have to pay for it myself. But since his highness has already paid for it, I will pay with my salary to you. Just take 50% of my pay."

Another angry vein appeared on Kleio's neck.

"If so, I'll add your salary to 2,000 gold."

Bern's eyes widened.

"But your highness"

"My money, whatever I want to do."

Bern was silent hearing that. It's true that it's Kleio's money.

"Also say thank you to the teacher who gave me the stick."

"Eh?"

"Hnm?"

Kleio was confused for a moment.

'Ouh, right, it's not written on the rule paper! So Bern didn't know the fine! God, don't let him know about it forever!'

Kleio sighed.

"of course. You should go to the awards too. I'll give you a wheelchair. I'm sure the citizens of Black village will be very grateful."

Kleio said that and left the room.

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A week passed for Bern's recovery. He was still trying his best not to swallow that magic mush. Only when Kleio came to visit could he feel relieved.

He always vomited after swallowing the porridge. But everyone thinks Bern is just too sick to eat. Only Kleio knows Bern hates garlic and holds back his laughter every time he sees it.

The day of the awards show arrives. Bern saw a female servant enter the room in a wheelchair. That's Kleio's personal servant, Lucy. Lucy was looking after him for the week.

Bern was weakly sitting on that chair. They moved until the entrance of the ongoing banquet.

"Stop."

Lucy stops with Bern's orders. Bern could see all his friends laughing and having fun there. If he came in a wheelchair, they would probably feel sad and pity.

Bern slowly got up from his wheelchair, making Lucy startled.

"thank you. But I can't go to that banquet in a wheelchair. I'll make those who see me sad on this great day."

Bern smiled gently at Lucy as if apologizing. She must be Lucy's been walking a long way just to bring her a wheelchair.

But the servant's eyes glazed over what Bern said. Only he looked down respectfully making Bern unable to see him.

Lucy was the maid Kleio had helped. Lucy is also from Black Village. He found his sister to be one of the victims of the mass abduction and heard the whole story from her.

To him, out of all the people who earned the award, Bern was the most deserving. He was also very grateful to be able to serve Bern to repay his services.

'If so, I will trouble your highness to exchange the award rewards for the banquet. Black Village was a bit short of food. Might be able to donate some of that to them.'

But when he accidentally heard Kleio and Bern talk about appreciation, he couldn't help but shed tears.

From what he heard, Bern did not receive a single penny from his efforts! He loudly said he was unworthy. He only got the magic wand as a gift! The waiter was still there when Kleio came out.

'Take him well. That's all we can do for him.'

Lucy kept what Kleio said in her heart.

'Happy be there, Mr. Bern.'

Lucy could only stand there watching Bern walk as if her frail self had never existed.

"A, Bern! You have finally arrived!"

Anton was so happy to see it. Zion immediately lunged at Bern and hugged him.

"Vivacious..... The evil Uen did not allow me to visit you!"

Zion whined and glanced sharply at Uen. Uen just massaged the stem of his nose no matter what.

"That's it. Don't worry. I'm fine."

Steven approached and quickly made Bern sit on the chair.

"I know you're still recovering. Just sit down."

Ailen and Uen nodded in agreement. Bern just sat down not so concerned. He reaches the meat and eats well without being told to.

Finally the king's majesty arrived and everyone stood up and bowed in his welcome. The pats and music sounded enlivening the reception atmosphere.

"More Mark."

"Zion Mark's."

Zion rose with a very proud face written on her face.

"Ailen Theor."

Ailen rose as well with a stoic face.

"Lewis."

Lewis climbed up with a red face as if very embarrassed.

"Antonio Will."

Anton went up with a proud face. His parents were not there because of a business trip. They'll be home next week.

Many there received medals. But the person waiting for the person from Black village did not appear.

"Okay, this is the last one. Hope you guys have fun."

Thomas, who had come to see his hero, frowned dissatisfied.

"Wait on! Where's Bern Kailyth!?"

Thomas finally shouted.

"Yes, right! Where's the kid!?"

"Yes!"

The many voices calling out to Bern choked Bern.

"That, for some reason, Bern Kailyth refused to accept the award. He also refused all the gifts the crown prince offered for him and donated him to this village and banquet."

Thomas couldn't believe it. But before he could refute, Kleio spoke.

"What if we give him space to talk? Bern Kailyth, would you like to share a few words?"

Bern was stunned as the entire focus focused on him. He slowly got up to give her a few words.

"Huh, that kid again. What's so good about that kid? He's just a little more talented."

There was the murmur of a witch who was jealous of Bern.

"really. Why is everyone looking for him? I also vomited blood that time."

The person who received the medal muttered in annoyance. It was a magician with a light blue color shield back then.

Many more voices of envious witches made many people want to throw whatever was in their hands.

But Bern was calm as if not listening to the abuse and abuse. In fact, the group is also Kleio who wants to teach a lesson and looks disturbed. Also people who knew how much Bern suffered last time were also annoyed to hear it.

"Thank you for remembering the good I did. But I didn't feel I deserved to stand there when talented seniors intervened. They are more fighting and more deserving. I'm still learning and have to accept lessons from those who are experienced."

Those who heard him felt Bern speaking nonsense. Why would Bern want to talk about a witch who demeans him?

"Man does not escape from error. I also made a lot of mistakes. But I will fight to improve myself. I will do my best. For all who are on the same side as me, I am willing to die for them. That is the path I chose. I don't need any award what pound for it. In the end, life is something you have to decide for yourself."

It was a delicate language and did not look threatening at all. But those who harass Bern know very well what Bern is talking about.

'Watch your behavior so that you are not on the enemy's side. You can die.'

That's what Bern told them to make their bones cold. All the faces of the witches who were harassing him turned pale.

At that moment, they noticed, Bern's eyes were as cold as they were ready to prey on anyone.

'He's not a naive kid! He is someone who knows the world well!'

Bern's eyes showed all the life experiences he brought. His life path is painful, fun, and so on. All the experiences of his 40 years of life made him who he is today. He was not a tiger cub but an adult dragon nesting in the body of a tiger cub.

Steven smiled until he showed his canines.

"Right, the boss I chose won't just be bullied!"

Everyone looked at Steven. Steven moved quickly to attack Bern.

But Bern a little pound did not move. The hand stopped exactly 1 cm longer before it hit Bern's nose. The wind that came along flew Bern's hair backwards instantly. But Bern a little pound did not budge.

"Boss, you really trust someone when they're on your side, don't you."

Bern breathed on that.

"You don't even emit killing intent. I don't have to waste my energy on that. Also, since when am I your boss?"

Bern suddenly felt himself on the prick of thousands of needles.

'Why now?'

Blood flowed down his throat.

"Uhuk."

Bern batted blood without him being able to swallow it. Steven's eyes widened at that.

His legs went numb and involuntarily fell towards Steven and instantly lost consciousness due to his still-recovering condition.

Steven greeted her with brows knitted together. His smile also disappeared.

"This is the man you're taunting! He could not even stand on his feet! He also did not want to come because his condition looked miserable! He hid this so that no one would feel guilty for his condition! Friends or citizens! He did not want to see them grieve on this joyous day! And yet you mock him!? You guys don't know thank you!"

Steven suddenly exploded in anger.

"You, Duke Zeke's witch, right? You even survived because Bern sent a shield for you. He could have left everyone including me. But he didn't do it and saved you! You can mock who the pound you want. But not my boss! I'll mark you guys."

Steven walked while supporting Bern with one hand making Bern's body curl forward. Walked up and put it in a wheelchair. Lucy was already glassy when she saw Bern's condition.

The Bern group also had cold eyes on themselves. Also some residents are sad to see his condition.

"Well, as the child wishes, you better not be sad. Let's smile for her."

Alen immediately quickly changed the subject. They all did not want to be sad on that happy day.

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...**Connected**...