The Devil Tears: Lord of the Night
Arc 1 Chapter 34: Rhine City

In the morning, the caravan passed over a bridge on the Rhine river. After travelling for 2 hours, they arrived at the northern entrance of Rhine City.

The Rhine Duchy was a Royal Noble Territory controlled by Duke Lambert von Rhine.

The Feudal nobility level structure in the Asgardian continent is.

Emperor (For the Holy Empire Isenburg) /King (For the kingdom) /Grand Duke (Special Grand Duchy Bradenburg )

Archduke (Special Holy Empire of Isenburg )

Duke

Marquis

Count, Earl (Celtiga Kingdom Special), Jarl (Nordland Federation Special)

Baron, Thane (Nordland Federation Special)

Knight of Honor (Special awarded by king/emperor and not inherited), Huscarl (Specialized in the Nordland Federation )

The highest ordinary people would only be able to be awarded the Baron Rank alone during his lifetime, even if he had any contribution to a country.

This is because if someone wants to achieve the title of nobility, not only he but his descendants must also prove themselves to have a major contribution to the country. Because the title of nobility will be inherited by the descendants of – descendants of the person.

Duke Lambert had 4 subordinates of Count-level Nobles who swore allegiance to serve the Rhine family. Each of the – Counts ruled a city in the Rhine Duchy region and had several subordinates of Baron-level nobles who controlled a Village.

The caravans had finally arrived at the northern entrance of Rhine City.

“ We will stay for a week here, “ said Thomas.

While Luciel and Liz are on a good-bye with Dupold because their goal is to reach Rhine City. The Caravans will continue their journey to the city of Maburg.

“ Glad to be able to travel with you young man. And for you sweet girl, thank you for saving me earlier “ Dupold thanks back to Liz.

“ So, what are your plans after this? “ Ask Dupold

“ May be settled here a few months to collect money “ replied Luciel.

“ Alright, good luck “ Dupold then go and wave.

After Dupold is invisible, Liz asks Luciel.

“ So, what are our plans now? “

“ We go to the Guild, I want to register as Hunter “ Luciel replied.

They then walked to the city center. Rhine City is the second largest city after the Royal Capital of Bavaria. The population of Rhine City was 150,000 before the war and increased with the number of refugees.

Unlike the other – cities that Luciel has met, Rhine City is very crowded as if – will they are not in a state of war.

...Author Note: Illustration of the Rhine City...

They then saw a Hunter Guild building that was larger than any Guild building they had seen before.

When they opened the door and entered – arrived there was noise from a Bard who played music and the Hunters who were chatting while drinking – drinks.

“ Hey I heard King Konrad is looking for a partner for Princess Frederica “

“ In a moment I will rise Rank, tomorrow we must successfully complete that Quest “

“ Hey, how about our last member? We're still short of “

Luciel and Liz heard the mixed chatter of the hunters so crowded the place.

Luciel and Liz approach the repsessionist desk to register Luciel to become a hunter.

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Clang!!! Clang!!! Clang!!! In a forest 5 kilometers from the City. A mysterious Man wearing a mask was fighting against three Holy Knights.

“ You will not be able to run again, Kill him now “ said one of the knights.

A Knight then went forward and made a random attack to give a gap to his – comrades. But the man realized their plan and cast a spell.

Then came a thick smoke and covered all the sight of the knight.

“ Shit! “ Say the Holy Knight.

He then began to be on standby against the surprise attack that the masked man was about to launch.

“ Aghhhhhh!!! “ Sounded his partner screaming.

‘ Shit the smoke is very thick and does not quickly disappear .‘ Arriving – arrived in front of him appeared the masked man pierced through the puff of smoke and prepared to slash at him. The knight had already prepared and did a stab at him. But the masked man arrived – arrived behind him and said the name of his technique.

“ Shakel “ Slash! A slash! A slash! Arrived – arrived the Knight was slashed three times all over his body.

“ Aghhh... This technique... Kauu.is..“ Splrutttt!!! Before the knight could finish, he was immediately beheaded by the masked man.

The masked man then heard the other knights' reinforcements begin to arrive and again ran into the forest deeper.

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After enlisting Luciel as a Hunter, Luciel and Liz search for an armor shop to buy their equipment as a hunter to be safer when fighting a monster in a Quest.

“ I think this is the place,“ said Luciel.

In front of them was the armor shop they were looking for. They then entered and saw some mercenaries and hunters were looking at – see.

“ Welcome, how can I help you? “ They were then welcomed by the store owner.

“ We need Hunter gear for Cooper level down, do you have any recommendation? “ Answer Luciel.

“ What are your Roles? “ ask the man.

Luciel then glanced at Liz and replied.

“ Assassin and Sword Dancer,“ Luciel replied back

“ Alright wait here “ The man then went to a room in his shop and not long after came back with some stuff.

“ For Women's Dancer Sword I recommend Leder Leather Armor, Leather Schue Shoes, a hose pants and leather toe protector. “ Liz then fingered – raba armor.

“ And for the assassin, I suggest this alone “ The man then gives a pair of clothes and pants and some other tools to Luciel.

“ If you want, I have armor for assassin as well. But it depends on the budget you have now “, explained the man.

“ How much is the total price sir? “ Ask Luciel.

“ For Women's Sword Dancer equipment 3 Gulden, while for men's Assassin equipment it costs 2 guilders if you want with the armor . “ Answer the man.

“ I don't think I'll take his armor “

“ All right, the total is 4 Gulden. “ Luciel then gave 4 pieces of koine mas to the man.

“ Anything else you need? “

“ No, I think it's enough “ Luciel and Liz then try their clothes and gear in the dressing room.

“ How do I look? “ Tanya Liz while posing like a hunter with her sword.

...Author Note: Liz's Appearance...

“ You look cool Liz. “ Luciel thumbs up at him.

“ Instead, you look weird Ciel ahahahha,“ They then laugh.

“ Alright, let's find lodging,“ Take Luciel

“ Ummm,“ Liz nods agree.

Their journey in – twists of life has just begun.

Will the world give them an easy journey? Unbeknownst to them, great events will approach them soon.

...Author Note: Appearance of Luciel...