Shadow King Chronicles: Building a Kingdom From Behind the Scenes
Oath of Servant and Master

"Thank you very much, Issac! thanks to you, I. i.huuuaaa."

it seems like the trial a week ago made Angelica very relieved.she had a very painful experience.The attempted rape committed by Chaddrick to Angelica has caused a deep trauma for her.

after yesterday's incident, Angelica applied for leave of absence to the academy and returned with her father to Mariendolf's Margrave territory.she found out that Mariendolf had an artifact that allowed her to teleport. so he could save time by using it.

and now, Angelica has returned to Ms. Heid's mansion.she has recovered from her trauma.Maybe be with her family for seven days is enough to make me get up.

"Already, don't cry. I don't want to do anything for you anyway."

now, Angelica was hugging Issac tightly.if her lovers saw this now, she was sure she would die! Agatha looked at him with a jealous look.in the meantime Margaret and Nyoya Heid held back laughter as if seeing an interesting show!

hey, are you in love with Angelica, Agatha!? well, maybe she was jealous of Issac because Angelica never showed her fragile self to anyone. Agatha included.but that's not what she should be jealous of, right?

"It's Angie, Issac will be troubled if you keep sticking like that."

Margaret finally decided to release Angelica from Issac.After all, today Issac's schedule was quite tight.and Margaret, who was naturally an assistant to Issac, made sure that Issac carried out his duties well.

today Issac will gather all the students of the kingdom of Heinz. Whether it be nobles or commoners.There is something he must do to them. For from this moment on, he will, Issac will be responsible for their actions.

"okay..."

Angelica reluctantly took off her embrace, but it felt like it was enough. Spilling grief to her best friend greatly relieved herself.

"mistress, I'm sorry because tonight I can't have dinner with you guys. There are some things I need to take care of first."

"actually I'm sad because if you didn't, dinner would be quieter.but how else, right? there's something you have to do. Go. But make sure to have breakfast with us, okay?"

Issac nodded with a smile and went out. His horse-drawn carriage was waiting in the front yard.When Issac and Margaret had boarded, the coachman finally whipped his horse and they set off.

"i didn't expect you to have enough money to design and build this luxury Train huh, Issac. I'm sure even the kingdom won't be able to make something like this."

"it's true.well, I myself have to spend a lot of my money on this train, but I think, it's equivalent to the platinum coins I took out."

just like Agatha and Angelica, Margaret also recognized the beauty and luxury of Issac's carriage.

Issac had rented one of the multipurpose buildings in the commercial district and he was on his way there.The multipurpose building he rented was large and could accommodate at least a thousand people, according to a note made by Margaret, who was not involved in the construction, there were at least three hundred Heinz students studying at the Academy.

20 Minutes later, Issac and Margaret arrived at the multipurpose building.Many students had already arrived.but the bench was still not filled.Geez, there are also many, it turns out that many of them really intend not to attend.

"I wish you were all gathered here, but it seems impossible.yeah that's it. So there's a lot I have to tell you."

Issac said that as he stood on a podium. Margaret stood next to him, but no one listened to Issac. Issac was not angry.Something like that was not enough to make his anger the prettiest.

"Listen to me. Exile children."

this time the atmosphere in the building was silent.they all heard something that they hated to hear.The silence turned into anger.They mobily cursed Issac and denounced him.

"What do you know about us motherfuckers!!"

"A spoiled child like you will never know what it's like to be banished and ignored like us!!"

"Fuck, you won't understand how hard it is to live in the empire!"

and the mockery did not stop.they continued to trample on Issac with obscenities.but he was not angry in the slightest.he let them all settle for spilling all their emotions. after a bit of silence, Issac continued his talk.

"I don't know anything about you guys, and I honestly don't care about you guys at all. All I know is, all of you are just children who are considered failed products and were dumped by your families here.no one is looking for you even if you all die in the sewers of the Reichstaag."

They were all angry with the words Issac spoke.it was sharp and painful.but all of them were aware that it was reality.

what exactly does this person want to say?! even Margaret was furious with Issac.he knew that what Issac mentioned was a fact, but saying such a thing in front of them was a savage thing! the anger of the other disciples was also about to peak for the second time!

"But..."

Issac immediately spoke before the dirty sentence came out of the other mouth.

"But I will give you a chance.I know you live a long life in this country.Nobody sends you money to live.You are looking for a job to fulfill each of your lives. you are experiencing a life much harder than your brother who is currently living luxuriously in the kingdom by relying on the work of his parents.

"Therefore I will give you the opportunity to be a useful person, not for the brothers or the family who have cast you off, not for the kingdom that has neglected you, but for me."

What the fuck is this guy?! everyone present said that at least in their hearts.why did he say as if he would.in the end they all resigned.

"I'll help you financially as long as you're all in the empire."

"Eh, what do you mean, Issac!? are you crazy!?"

this time it was Margaret who was shocked.

"no. I'm serious. I'll help you all. I'll pay your tuition, give you your allowance, give you a place to stay, and guarantee your stomach stays full.

"but it's not all for free. Instead, you have to be the best student in your class. At a minimum, you all have to enter the top five. besides, before you graduate, you all have to get into the top five, everyone should have a research project about something you are interested in. be it magic, sword, or something beyond that. ah right too. and do not make trouble with anyone in the empire. I don't want a war to happen because of the ridiculous things you guys do.

"and finally, when you graduate, all those who receive help must work for me. I am building a new territory on the border of Heinz and Garlin and I need a lot of experts to make my territory a decent place for anyone to live in without having to look at him whether he is a noble or a noble just ordinary people."

everything was silent.it was even quieter than it was. Was this child serious? all of them swallow. they between believe and do not believe. Actually, all they want all this time is to study calmly, gain knowledge as much as possible, and, then they went back to the kingdom to prove that they were useful children.

but the conditions they experienced did not allow it. their grades all dropped because they prefer to work in order to eat rather than get good grades in class.

they have no choice but to bow their heads to others.Even to get more income, some are forced to do criminal activities.

"A-what, you're really serious about that, sir?"

one of them ventured to ask.the other finally also asked Issac the same thing.Will he really do that?

"Of course, as long as you qualify as I mentioned earlier, I am willing to help you. This is not mandatory, but at least, that is what I can do for you guys."

"Then, then...."

one person stood up, followed by everyone present in this place.

""From today on, you are our master! as long as we are alive, during that time every drop of blood and sweat will be offered to our master! no matter how healthy or sick, happy or sad, easy or difficult, we are all yours, my lord!""

then they all wounded their own hands and dripped their blood on the floor.The oath they had taken was an oath of allegiance between master and servant. it was a tradition that prevailed in the Heinz kingdom.

Issac nodded in satisfaction. There was actually no need to say the oath earlier even Issac believed in them. After all, pity the building owner, he had to clean their blood. but maybe they couldn't hold back their waves of excitement and did that by reflex.

"well then, please register your name with Margaret, as well as your age, your residence in the empire, and how long you studied at the academy. I'll also list the things you're interested in, but let's take care of that later."

Margaret looked relieved by what Issac was doing, but she also had a complicated feeling. Issac had absolutely no obligation to do such a thing as provide them with financial assistance.

this kind of task should be fulfilled by the kingdom or their families.whether he should be amazed or sad, but clearly, Margaret was grateful at least, she said, they can focus on learning and no longer need to fuss with anyone.

"I'm sure you all came here on empty stomachs. As my gratitude, please eat as much as you guys."

as soon as Issac gave the signal, 20 people entered the multi-purpose building while pushing a long table filled with buffet food and drinks.Heinz students were either nobles or commoners, either, must have been longing for their hometowns.that's why Issac deliberately served the royal food of Heinz to them.

as the others enjoyed their dinner happily and embraced each other, Issac and Margaret looked at each other and smiled.Heterochromia's eyes shone more than usual.