A Knight Who Eternally Regresses

A hero had emerged—a warrior who had defeated Azpen at Jiraa Border Guard and crushed the cultists.

He might even become a knight.

People debated whether he had the qualities of a true knight.

That alone made Enkrid the most talked-about name in northern Naurillia.

"I need to see him for myself."

Naturally, nobles turned their attention toward him.

A peerless hero from the frontier—his story was captivating.

The public adored him.

Bringing him into their ranks would bolster their prestige.

But was prestige the only gain?

Did they truly believe he would become a knight?

Few actually did.

In reality—

"A knight? Ridiculous."

That was the prevailing reaction.

But it didn’t matter.

Even if Enkrid never became a knight, there were countless ways to make use of him.

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His martial prowess alone was undeniable.

Even if he wasn’t officially knighted, his strength was beyond that of a mere common warrior.

He had proven himself.

Hadn’t he saved a frontier village from crisis? Weren’t they planning to engrave his name on the walls?

Among mercenaries, there were the so-called Platinum Mercenaries, an elite group.

People whispered that Enkrid could match them.

Even without a title, his skills were more than sufficient for a personal guard.

And the rumors weren’t just about his strength.

"I hear he’s exceptionally handsome."

His face had its own destructive power.

How could word of his abilities spread without his looks being mentioned?

It was only natural that a few noblewomen became infatuated.

Apparently, just one glance was enough to make people fall for him.

Someone had even dubbed him the Enigmatic Captain.

"I must see him myself."

How could they not be curious?

Besides, Enkrid wasn’t a lord. He was merely a captain.

That meant he could be claimed.

At least, that’s how it seemed on the surface.

All sorts of discussions spread rapidly.

Before long, Enkrid’s name reached the capital.

From a single mention in a noble salon, it had traveled all the way to the queen’s ears.