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Giselle did not only give visions to Kaor. She also called Gillian aside and handed her several books.

If Kaor had seen this, she would have made a fuss and asked why he gave her more than she did.

"What is this?"

Giselle answered Gillian's question nonchalantly.

"It's a book that contains a modified version of Mana training methods that suits Gillian, and a summary of the weapon techniques I know."

"My lord… … ."

Gillian couldn't hide her emotion.

Even without that, Jiselle often asked herself and Kaor about the mana training methods they were each learning.

Since they knew that the lord's mana cultivation method was superior, the two of them didn't really hide it.

I occasionally got advice from him about it.

I also knew that Giselle was always writing something late at night.

But I never thought that during that time, he would be writing a vision book to hand over to me.

Giselle looked at Gillian like that and asked playfully.

"Wouldn't it hurt your pride to learn mana training methods or martial arts from someone much younger than you?"

"Not at all. I already know that you are special, my lord."

The person who has sparred with Jiselle the most in this territory is Gillian.

Because if not for him, there was no one else who could be the lord's sparring partner.

After crossing swords a few times, Gillian began to vaguely realize that Giselle's level of enlightenment was far beyond belief.

Sometimes I wondered at his skills, which did not match his age.

Even the jokes that Jiselle would often throw around about dying and coming back to life were believable.

Jiselle nodded several times and continued speaking.

"The mana cultivation method that Gillian learned wasn't bad either. So I just used it as a base and worked on it a little. There's no need to learn new weapon techniques, so I just took what I found good compared to the way I used to use them. Gillian has already perfected his own path."

Giselle was especially careful when writing the book she was giving to Gillian.

Thanks to her long experience, Gillian has overcome her limits many times and become stronger.

However, because the underlying technology has been completely imprinted on the body and mind, it has become difficult to learn it again even if a better method is found now.

So, Giselle wondered how she could maximize Gillian's strengths and further expand her limits.

"...thank you."

Gillian's heart raced for the first time in a long time.

'I thought I had given up all my greed… … .'

Gillian had long since reached her limits and retired. She had thought that she had given up her desire for strength as she stepped down from her position as captain.

But the desire that I thought I had abandoned was rekindled as soon as it met the spark.

The Ratatosk mercenary group he belonged to was a group with a long history.

As the history is long, there are also Mana training methods that have been passed down from generation to generation. The leader and key figures all learn the training methods, and when they retire, they pass on the Mana training methods to the next generation.

Although it was a fairly high-level mana cultivation method for something the mercenary group had acquired, it couldn't compare to what Jisel knew.

It wasn't just the Mana training method. The weapon techniques organized by Jisel were something that even the most renowned knights of the continent would drool over.

'I never thought you would give me such treasures.'

They were treasures that could not be obtained even by giving up a castle. Those who knew their value would try to obtain them even at the risk of their lives if they saw them.

It was also surprising how he could so easily give away things that he would be reluctant to give to his own blood relatives.

But it was even more touching that Jiselle trusted her enough to give her such a treasure.

Gillian bowed her head, carefully gathering up her books.

"I'll make sure you learn as quickly as possible. I'll also make the training of those losers more intense."

"It would be better to roll them over a bit more, but Gillian is well trained now, so don't push yourself too hard."

"Gisselle said worriedly, but Gillian shook her head.

War was imminent. If just one person could become stronger, even just a little bit, the chances of victory would increase.

Gillian opened her mouth with a solemn look in her eyes.

"It is my job to destroy all of the Lord's enemies. I am still lacking."

He is a person who makes you feel secure just by being by his side.

Jiselle smiled like a full lion.

* * *

Unlike the vision she gave to Gillian and Kaor, Giselle did not give anything specifically to Belinda.

Instead, I met her and asked her one thing.

"How long has it been since you practiced?"

"Well, it's probably been over ten years since I've done it properly, right?"

"why?"

When Giselle asked, Belinda answered with a look of bewilderment.

"Why? I raised you and Miss Elena, right? When you both grew up a bit and started to feel like you could live a decent life, you kept causing trouble, so I was busy dealing with all the trouble."

"… … But these days, accidents happen less often."

"The frequency has decreased, but the scale has increased. Well, even if I'm not supporting the young master, I have a lot of work to do as the head of the household. It's hard to find time to train properly."

The limit was barely being able to maintain my existing skills without regressing, let alone training.

Belinda was the one who was struggling with the most realistic problems here.

Her situation was different from that of Gillian or Kaor, whose profession was fighting.

Because she had a lot of responsibilities at Ferdium, including childcare, education, and estate management.

And even after coming to the Fenris estate, he was very busy as the head of the household.

Jiselle nodded as if she understood.

'Well, after all, training was a side job.'

Belinda's mana regeneration methods and techniques are impressive at first glance.

I didn't ask her directly like I did with Gillian and Kaor, but I could tell just by looking at the flow of mana I felt when she fought that she was amazing.

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Even the most renowned knightly families' training methods would be no match for what she had learned.

It was obvious that if I got involved rashly, it would only cause more confusion.

'Perhaps you learned it from your mother's family?'

I don't know how her mother's family, which was a fallen noble family, had such a mana cultivation method, but Belinda never opened her mouth about her mother's family.

As a result, Jiselle didn't know much about her mother. It wasn't like she would automatically learn things she didn't know just because she was a regressor.

'When I think about it, it's really strange. He hasn't trained for over ten years, yet his skills are so great.'

Perhaps if Belinda had devoted herself to training without rest, she could have turned Kaor's neck with just one slap?

'But I can't tell you to quit your job and just practice… … .'

Since General Claude and Head Butler Belinda are responsible for the internal affairs of the estate, if even one of them neglects their duties, the estate will fall into disarray.

'I guess there's no other way than spending money.'

Jiselle made a decision and immediately summoned the magicians and craftsmen.

First, I placed a mana concentration camp in Belinda's bedroom.

It was a little different from what I had prepared for other people's training. This was because I poured in several times more rune stones than what was used in existing magic circles to increase the effect and increase the duration.

I also made a bunch of bracelets that were helpful when practicing mana.

It's similar to a concentrated attack, but it's so inefficient that the more you make it, the more you lose.

Of course, the rune stones were also enormous. The wizards were so shocked that they asked.

"Who is making this for? To give it to mercenaries?"

"No, the butler will write it."

"Isn't that too much for one person to spend? It's way more than the estate's annual budget."

"The butler is a very busy person. So, we need to create the best environment for him to practice whenever he has time."

Giselle especially urged the craftsmen:

"Engrave 'Charnel' on the bracelet. You know? Make it look similar."

"I… … My Lord… … If we make it, it will be a counterfeit."

"It's okay, I'm not going to sell it anywhere. I'm not that kind of person. I just want to feel good about it."

"...All right."

Belinda was so happy that she even shed tears when she received the gift prepared by Giselle.

I was always worried about not having enough time to practice. But then I got a dedicated mana concentration circle and even a bracelet that helped with mana cultivation.

If you practice whenever you have time, your mana will accumulate much faster.

"These will help you with your mana training to some extent. Take some time to move your body and train. For now, this is the only way."

Belinda shook her head slightly at Giselle's words.

Although he says, 'This is all I can do,' this is not enough, it's excessive. I was so happy that Jiselle was doing this much for me.

"Why are you spending so much money on something so wasteful? You should be using it for your estate."

"Belinda was always supporting others, so she couldn't properly train herself. This is also lacking."

Just hearing it made me feel like all the fatigue and hardships I had experienced were gone.

He was such a troublemaker when he was young, but he grew up to be such a great person.

I really wish the late Countess could see this.

Belinda said, wiping away her tears.

"This bracelet… … is a fake, right?"

"… … Is it very tea-like?"

Giselle scratched her head awkwardly. Belinda glanced at her and smiled brightly.

"Still, it's my favorite bracelet I've ever seen."

It was a gift more precious to her than any luxury item in the world.

* * *

Apart from Belinda, Gillian, and Kaor, there was no one else to look after.

The wizards had been providing a lot of support to begin with, and Fergus had been taken care of by Giselle for a long time due to his age.

Now it was his turn to teach the mercenaries who had become trainees and his subordinates from his previous life.

Jiselle gave a serious explanation while looking at the trainees who had gathered for the first time.

"What I'm going to teach you from now on isn't some cheap mana cultivation method floating around in the market. It's the mana cultivation method of the Ferdium family that has been passed down for hundreds of years."

The trainees who were listening were all shocked.

'The rumors were true! You really are going to teach me the family stuff!'

What Jiselle was trying to do now was ridiculous.

Even those who have sworn allegiance cannot be taught the Mana training method without the permission of the head of the household. It was the law of the time that anyone who broke this rule would not be forgiven, even if they were blood relatives.

Although Jiselle is the eldest son of the family, she is not yet the head of the family.

But when he said he would teach it to not one or two, but hundreds of people, it was more believable to say he was joking.

One of the trainees asked in a trembling voice.

"Is that true? Can you really teach us the family tree?"

Each family also has its own Mana training method that they teach their subordinates. Although the level is significantly lower than the original, they consider that level to be a blessing.

For those living at the bottom, that was really the maximum allowed. They lived their lives knowing that they should not even dare to desire anything more than that.

But Jiselle replied curtly, asking what the problem was.

"There's no reason not to teach. If I want to teach, I'll teach."

"Uh, why are you like that… … . Wouldn't it be dangerous if it were known outside?"

"What's the danger? Losing the war is more dangerous. In order to win, we have to first raise you guys to be strong."

It's true that at least one person needs to become stronger. But it was too much.

Leakage is a problem, but what will you do if someone betrays you and turns their sword on you?

He looked around at those with drooping lips, as if they didn't understand Jiselle's actions, and snickered.

"I hope you don't die in the war."

Those who had been with her since the forest of demons bit their lips. They were the ones who had watched Giselle fight right up close.

That's why I knew better than anyone that those words were true.

In the solemn atmosphere, Giselle smiled.

"And I want to be with you in the future too."

Only then did people realize.

That the Lord is the first to put his trust in them.

These were people who were looked down upon as lowly workers who sold their lives. The new people that Jiselle had come across were no different.

Even though I wanted to escape that kind of life, the circumstances and environment did not allow it.

But now, the lord was giving them the opportunity they had longed for.

If you receive something, you must give something back.

It's no different from a mercenary or a knight.

Without saying a word, they both put their fists to each other's hearts.

They had just become knights, so their appearance was awkward and unbecoming of etiquette, but their hearts were more sincere than anyone else's.

They slowly knelt down on one knee and shouted with all their heart.

"I will be loyal!"

This was all they could give to Giselle.

And that was enough for Giselle.