The Knight's Journey to the Empire

What surprised Soran was that this father, whom he had always felt was very strange, would actually pay such a huge price for his "strange" little son whom he did not value.

This was something he never expected.

After graduating from the Donbass Knight Academy, Soran had already made plans for the future and was ready to take action for it.

But now, after hearing the news, he hesitated again.

Joining the Connaht City Guard is more than just joining, because it is a career path that can lead you up, and it is a clear path for the future.

This is completely different from my own future plans, which are unknown and confusing.

The City Guards were the private army of Count Lopez. In the City Guards, as long as one made meritorious service or the professional rank of a knight was raised, one could be promoted to the Count's Guards or Bodyguards, or even become a vassal of the Count, receiving rewards and hereditary manors, becoming a hereditary noble.

If he was asked to join the security team, Soran would definitely refuse directly.

The security team is directly under the jurisdiction of the city lord, and if nothing unexpected happens, his elder brother Carlo Lipton will definitely take over the position of city lord of Connacht in the future.

As for his relationship with his eldest brother, Soran could only say haha.

Wouldn't it be boring to work under him?

Moreover, the highest position he could reach in the security team was just a sheriff, and he ended up struggling in this small city of Conant.

As for noble fiefdoms and the like, forget it, as this is seriously inconsistent with Sauron's ideals in life.

Soran's ideal in life is to obtain hereditary territory, become a hereditary noble, and live a prosperous life.

If he joined the City Guard, it would, to some extent, coincide with his life ideals, and with the help of the Lipton family, it would seem easier to achieve.

Not valued by the family, isn't that nonsense? If I become strong or powerful, I won't believe that the family won't come to lick my boots.

But after thinking it over carefully, Soran gave up because he felt that his future plan seemed to have a greater chance of success.

Moreover, Sauron wanted to rely on himself and his own hands to carve out a free world of his own.

This comes from the blind confidence of the time traveler.

"No, father, I have already thought about my future path." After struggling for a while, Soran finally refused calmly.

"Oh?" Sir Jose was a little surprised.

The position of captain of the Connacht City Guard is not an ordinary job. He got it by using a lot of favors.

And this is the most respectable, best-paid and most promising career he can offer.

I don’t know how many people were eyeing this vacancy but now they have been rejected.

"So what do you want to do in the future?" Sir Jose asked the question in his mind directly.

Sir Jose suddenly felt a little curious about his youngest son, whom he had been indifferent to and let go of, and about whom he knew very little now.

Soran thought about it and decided to speak frankly to his father, about whom he also knew very little.

After all, he was an upright and cultured nobleman. Perhaps he could give him some life advice?

You know, the path he is about to take is extremely dangerous. He must seize every favorable factor to improve his strength, otherwise, he may die.

"I decided to go northwest and try my luck there!" Soran's tone was flat, without any ripples.

"To the northwest..." Sir Jose muttered to himself, his mind was a little confused. He had not yet understood the deeper meaning of Soran's words.

Suddenly, as if he had thought of some important information, his eyes darkened slightly, staring into Soran's eyes, and asked in a heavier tone: "Do you want to participate in that matter and give it a try?"

"Yes, that's it. Give it a try." Soran's tone was still calm, as if he was talking about some ordinary past event.

Soran finished speaking and took a sip of water.

"But that's very dangerous. You could die. Are you sure you want to go?" Sir Jose expressed his concerns.

"Dangerous? So what? Fortune and wealth are achieved through risk. My soul is unwilling to live a mediocre life and die in a dull manner, with a life without any value or excitement. Moreover, I believe in myself that if I participate in it, I can get what I want from it." Sauron said this firmly and forcefully because he had something to back it up.

Sir Jose was completely shocked. He really couldn't imagine that his youngest son, under his taciturn appearance, could hide such strong ambitions.

He wanted to dissuade Soran from his dangerous behavior, but when the words came to his lips, he retracted them because he didn't know how to start. Should he attack him directly?

Besides, I never really cared about him or concerned about him before, so why should I care about him now?

So Sir Jose turned and said, "When do you want to leave? It can't be tomorrow, right?"

"Maybe after the Chinese New Year," Soran said after a little thought.

There are still more than ten days until the traditional festival of the Knight Continent - the New Year.

"So fast?" Sir Jose was a little surprised!

But he soon found himself losing composure.

"I won't rush over directly, but will practice along the way while traveling."

"Well, that's good. There's still some time to buffer. And things over there won't be over so quickly. You can prepare well. If you have any questions, you can always ask me!"

"Well, thank you, father!"

"I will help you to the best of my ability!"

"Thank you for your support, Dad!"

……

Then there was a long silence, and the two "strangers" father and son, who knew very little about each other, looked at each other in silence.

After a long time, it was finally Soran who broke the awkward silence.

"Father, is there anything else you need to tell me?"

"Well, no more, that's all."

"Then I'll go and rest first."

Soran stood up and walked towards the door, but was stopped when he reached the door. Sir Jose said, "Soran, don't take your elder brother's matter to heart. After all, you are brothers. Also, consider the position of captain of the city guard!"

"I don't take it seriously, father!" Soran smiled, stepped out, and closed the door of the study.

At this time of year, the temperature at night dropped quite a bit. The gentle evening breeze outside the house blew on Sauron's body, making him feel a little cool, but also very comfortable.

Soran's emotions were also very stable and calm, and his heart was as peaceful as a well.

After all, this is a family with “unrelated” relationship.

Carlo Lipton, the eldest son of Sir Lipton's family and the first heir; Soren, the illegitimate son of Sir Lipton's family and the second heir.

It goes without saying what the first-in-line heir would do for a second-in-line heir who is excellent in qualifications and very hardworking and ambitious.

Of course, the two brothers would not go to the extent of killing each other.

But the reason why Soran went to study at the Donbass Knight Academy in another county instead of studying at the Kanokid Knight Academy, which is also one of the only two knight academies in the four southern counties, was that there was some inevitable connection between him and his elder brother in this alien world.

The starry sky tonight is deep and vast, with shining stars, a round disk hanging high, and moonlight like a veil.

Soran looked up for a long time, until his neck was tired, then he slowly walked towards his room.

In a room in the knight's mansion, a young man watched Soran slowly walk back to the room from the window. He gently closed the window of the room, lay on his bed, and stared at the ceiling blankly.

Sir Jose was also at the study window. He saw through the gap in the window that the young man closed the window, and then sat back on his leather sofa again, but this time, he leaned against it.

Tonight will be a sleepless night for three people:

Sir Jose Lipton;

Soren Lipton;

Also, Carol Lipton.