THE FIGHT TO BE KING
CHAPTER 13: FERBAS
Facing everyone's shocked gaze, Ren opened the folding fan in his hand before covering up his confident smile "This strength of mine is nothing, compared to my master then I am no different from an ant. Sir, sorry for acting without your permission, I am ready to accept punishment for this disrespectful act".
After that, Ren bowed towards Myro indicating that he felt guilty.
In fact Ren knew that Myro would not be angry at his actions, however Ren had moved to protect Myro.
But Ren behaves like this for several reasons, including showing everyone that Myro is the master.
Ren is strong enough to beat Baron Aras' right hand, but this can cause some problems as people think that Ren is actually the real leader, myro is a puppet controlled by Ren.
Therefore, in order for people to know who is higher status between Ren and Myro, Ren took this action which showed that he was a follower of Myro, not the other way around.
Myro who regained consciousness from his shock regained consciousness, he knew that Ren was doing this for himself so that Myro increasingly appreciated Ren. After all, Ren has great strength and intelligence even though he has never used his intelligence, but Ren is still concerned with Myro who shows Ren's loyalty.
So Myro waved his hand and said "No need, if you didn't move earlier then that man might have hurt me, I should give you the proper appreciation for your quick actions to protect me in time".
"The appreciation of the master's words just now is more than enough, Ren doesn't need another gift" said Ren, who stood up straight again, from his eyes then Myro could feel that Ren was really not interested in any gifts.
Myro turned his attention back to Baron Aras, he said with a smile "Dad, sorry for acting out of the blue and attacking my father's right hand, but he moved first so I don't think Ren is to blame at all".
Baron Aras regained consciousness, he knew that Ren was moving because Baron's right hand attacked first, this made Baron Aras can only blame his own right hand.
"You're right, but Myro have you ascertained the background of this woman? After all he is very strong, maybe he has a hidden idea to follow you who is related to you as a noble child. I don't mean to suspect this woman, but it never hurts to be careful. What if for a while we would let this woman rest in a house with care until father had checked her background well" said Baron Aras still smiling kindly.
According to him, a beautiful and strong woman like Ren could not follow Myro without a purpose, even if people like Ren followed Baron Aras then he must suspect Ren has a purpose to get his property or title.
"Dad, thank you for your concern, but I'm sure Ren isn't that kind of person. Even if Ren had a purpose to follow me, what was he trying to get from me? I have no peerage, I have no money, even I was kicked out of the Baron family, what more could he take from me?" Myro said.
Hearing Myro's words, Baron Aras felt that it was true, If this Ren has reason to approach Myro then what is his purpose? Myro doesn't have anything Ren can take.
Baron Aras became doubtful of Myro's words, if Myro fails to bring 200 troops to help the 4th prince then the 4th prince's grandfather must be hostile to him for not helping his grandson in accordance with the existing requirements, according to Baron Aras, Myro could not have prepared 200 troops alone.
When Baron Aras tried to persuade Myro, an old man's voice sounded "Young Master Myro, it would not hurt to bring these 200 people. Although they were not trained, but as long as given some time then they might be able to fight. Not to mention having a much better army than nothing, I will also help the young master to train these troops during the fight against the Cavalry Kingdom".
Everyone looked towards the origin of the voice in surprise as it belonged to Ferbas, the butler of Baron Aras who had retired this morning.
Different from before, Ferbas this time did not wear servant clothes but he used a light iron armor with a sword on his waist.
Ferbas stepped forward to Myro while saying "Young master, Ferbas might no longer be able to fight on the battlefield due to the injuries Ferbas had obtained first, he said, however Ferbas could still train the soldiers for master. Therefore, allow Ferbas to follow master!".
"Ferbas, what does this mean?", cried Baron Aras who did not understand Ferbas' mind.
Ferbas turned to look at Baron Aras before saying "Baron, I Ferbas have seen Young Master Myro from when he was a baby. The Baron had never given any attention to the young master, different from the other Baron's children. At first I could still accept that, but when the Baron decided to send Young Master Myro to the battlefield like this then I could not sit idly by anymore".
"Young Master Myro has been having trouble all along, so I decided to help him. Maybe my help won't be too useful because I'm just a wounded old man, but it's better! I can't just sit back and watch Young Master Myro die on the battlefield just for the reason that he has no talent. Moreover, I have retired and the Baron has already agreed to it, so I can now follow others without any problems".
Baron Aras was a little speechless, he now understood Ferbas' goal of retiring last night was not to go back to his village and rest but rather he felt sad towards Myro, who was a little sad for him, ferbas therefore decided to retire in order to be able to follow and help Myro.
Baron Aras can't stop Ferbas anymore because he is retired, now Ferbas can go anywhere without Baron "Ferbas permission, most likely this will be the last time we meet, take care of yourself! Your kindness is truly your greatest weakness, this time your kindness might lead yourself to death, do you not mind?".
"I don't mind! After all a soldier should have gone back to the battlefield" Ferbas said.
"Don't regret this decision, my old friend Ferbas" said Baron Aras slightly shaking his head, according to him, Ferbas must have died with Myro in this war.
Baron Aras never knew that Ferbas' choice this time did not lead him to death, but Ferbas in the future would have a higher position than being the butler of Baron Aras all along.
Even Ferbas in the future said that his kindness might be his weakness, but without the kindness he had then he would definitely not be better than just being a Baron's butler, anyway, for without the good he had, he would not be able to follow Myro, who was most likely a regret for him if he did not follow Myro during the war against the Cavalry Kingdom.