Chapter 1: Homelessness

“Father, the college has begun to collect tuition fees for this semester.

Mine is 69 gold coins, and my brother's is 299 gold coins, adding up to a total of 368 gold coins. "

Ethan stood in the study and said to his father seriously.

His voice was calm, but there was some uneasiness in his eyes.

Knight Rand Mitchell stood in front of the window, slowly turned around, and looked at Ethan with a hint of disgust in his eyes.

Without saying a word, he took out a bag of gold coins from the desk drawer and threw it on the table. He turned back and looked out the window, as if one more look at Ethan would make him sick.

Ethan pretended not to see the disgust in his father's eyes and silently stepped forward to count the gold coins.

But when he finished counting, he found that the number of gold coins was wrong, and he suddenly felt a bad feeling in his heart.

"Father, there are only 299 here."

Hearing this, Knight Rand Mitchell's eyes became more disgusted and he tilted his head slightly:

“Ethan, I know you’re a smart guy, but you like to act stupid.

In this case, I will tell you clearly.

You don’t have to worry about my son’s expenses!

As for your own expenses?

You are also sixteen this year. According to the laws of the empire, you are an adult. It is time to be self-reliant.

When your mother remarried, I told her that I would only provide you with food and drink until you are sixteen.

Even though she has been dead for many years, I still keep my word. "

When he mentioned his mother, Ethan's eyes suddenly turned red and he could no longer suppress the anger in his heart.

"Uncle Rand, don't you feel ashamed?

My mother did remarry you, but this territory belongs to my father, Baron Bertner.

As the sole and legal heir, I, Ethan Burtner, enjoy all the benefits of the territory.

All my expenses over the years have been my own.

But you shamelessly told me that you provide me with food and drink?

Why do you dare to say that?

Just based on your monthly salary of 10 gold coins in the Knights?

You took the profits from my territory and squandered them at will, but now you actually want to kick me out of the house? "

Ethan really couldn't believe that there were such shameless people in the world.

Rand Mitchell was once nothing more than a knight under Ethan's father.

After Ethan's father died on the battlefield, his mother Laura lost herself in the grief of losing her husband. She was seduced by Rand Mitchell's sweet words and eventually remarried him.

Therefore, Rand Mitchell settled in this manor as the man of the house.

Of course, settling in did not mean that he had the right to inherit. It was just because Ethan was young at the time and could not take care of the affairs of the territory, so he was responsible for all affairs of the territory.

In the first year of settlement, Rand was quite conscientious and managed the territory in an orderly manner.

Laura also gave birth to a son for him, who was what Ethan called his younger brother. They lived a happy life.

However, after Laura gave birth to her child, she suddenly contracted a strange illness and her physical condition began to deteriorate rapidly.

First, a lot of hair fell out, and then his teeth became severely loose. He was unable to eat normally and could only survive on liquid food.

Therefore, it didn't take long for him to become skinny and skinny.

When it comes to the back, even walking can lead to fractures.

I could only lie in bed and whine every day, screaming that it hurts, but I couldn't tell where it hurt.

And because the cause has never been found, there is no way to treat it.

In the end, Laura passed away her short life in pain and suffering.

That year, Ethan was eight years old.

Also that year, eight-year-old Ethan "slipped" and drowned in a pond.

Yes, the real Ethan also hurriedly followed in his mother's footsteps when he was eight years old.

The real Bertner family had been wiped out on the day Ethan died.

What is occupying Ethan's body now is actually a soul from the blue star in the 21st century.

Since waking up and receiving memories, Ethan immediately understood his situation.

Worried about when he would die inexplicably again, he always acted cautiously.

As soon as I reached school age, I immediately moved to the academy.

I would rather live in a shabby dormitory in the college than stay in my own large manor.

If he really had to go home, he would only eat the potatoes he cooked.

And he always acted ignorant, and was even more respectful to Rand.

He talks about his father when he opens his mouth in front of others, and he always looks proud of his father when he doesn't speak about his father.

The reason why Ethan recognized the thief as his father and survived was because he wanted to take back the territory when he became an adult and had strength.

Rand, however, had pre-empted the attack.

Although he had known that such a day would come, Ethan did not expect that it would come so quickly, and he would be kicked out without even finishing his studies.

Faced with Rand's sudden attack, Ethan finally couldn't help but explode.

And his words also stimulated Rand's nerves, and Rand's face suddenly turned gloomy.

However, after many years of knighthood, Rand has become accustomed to all kinds of ridicule, and has long lost the term shame.

He immediately returned to his normal expression, turned around, glanced at Ethan coldly, and showed a disdainful smile.

Then, he took out a legal document from the drawer, pressed it on the table, and said slowly:

"Please take a look at what this is? Now this is the territory of my Mitchell family. Please find out more about it."

Ethan glanced at the documents on the table and felt as if he was struck by lightning.

"how so?"

On the table was a territorial declaration, which clearly stated that Territory No. 323 belonged to the Mitchell family, and was also stamped with the seal of Duke Stein.

Ethan looked at the bright red seal and couldn't believe it was true. He really didn't understand how the ownership of the territory was changed?

He was stunned for a moment.

Seeing Ethan standing there stupidly, Rand Mitchell continued, "Now you understand who is the owner here?

Since you understand, leave quickly.

Also, your mother's family is in big trouble.

If it weren't for me arranging things everywhere, my dear Ethan, you would probably go to jail now.

But not only are you not grateful to me, you even dare to mock me!

If it weren't for you calling me father, I could kill you now."

Ethan clenched his fists, but didn't know what to say.

Her mother's family had been executed for treason.

Of course, Ethan didn't believe that Rand would arrange things for him.

If he had to arrange things, he would arrange them for himself. After all, if he really had to settle the accounts, he, as a husband, would not be able to escape.

Although he didn't believe Rand's words, it reminded Ethan that he didn't even have a place to go.

Ethan's eyes were red, and he wanted to kill Rand on the spot, but after hesitating for a while, he gave up.

Rand Mitchell was nearly 2.1 meters tall, with big shoulders and a big waist. He was also a formal member of the Duke Knights of Marlow City and a silver-level third-level extraordinary knight.

Whether it was his status or his strength, he couldn't compete with him now.

"If you force it, you will die in vain."

"It's also fortunate that Rand Mitchell didn't dare to kill people blatantly, and he didn't look down on my strength, otherwise I might be dead now."

Thinking of this, Ethan already knew that things couldn't be violated, and naturally didn't want to anger the other party again.

After calming down a little, Ethan said expressionlessly: "I understand! Uncle."

After that, he turned and left.

But after walking two steps, Rand's voice came from behind: "I'll give you one day to pack, and then please disappear from my sight forever."

"No need! I'll pack a few clothes and leave right away."

Since the relationship has been torn apart, there is no need to pretend anymore, and Ethan didn't even turn his head to respond.

Ethan walked out of the study quickly, and then quickly ran back to his room to pack his things.

Originally, Ethan didn't want to take anything, but winter is coming soon.

The winter in Maro City is very cold, and the river surface can freeze half a meter thick. Many homeless people freeze to death every year.

He is now homeless, of course he dare not be willful, and hurriedly packed winter clothes.

While packing, the door was suddenly pushed open, and a twelve or thirteen-year-old blond boy walked in, staring at Ethan with a smirk on his face.

When Ethan saw that it was his younger brother, he was immediately annoyed.

"Alexander, don't you know how to knock on the door?"

"This is my manor. Why do I have to knock on the door when I enter my own manor's room?" Alexander had a mocking expression on his face.

Ethan didn't want to argue with him, so he glanced at him and packed his clothes.

"My dear brother, please bring more clothes." Alexander smiled: "I don't want outsiders to say that we abused you and caused you to freeze to death on the street!"

Ethan had no intention of arguing with a child, and still ignored Alexander, focusing on his own business.

Alexander saw that Ethan ignored him, and his expression was a little angry, but he didn't get angry on the spot, but stared at the long sword on Ethan's waist.

"You can take these clothes away at will, but the sword on you must stay. That is the honor provided by the Mitchell family!"

Upon hearing this, Ethan paused, stopped his work, slowly turned around, and held the sword in his hand.

The sword in his hand is called: Champion Blade of the Loyal One.

It is about 1.3 meters long and weighs about 11 kilograms. It is light yellow all over, and has circuit-like patterns on the sword.

On the pointed copper ball at the end of the hilt, his name is engraved, as well as a motto: Never End!

This is the prize for the champion of the Allen Academy's five-year sword competition!

This sword is Ethan's pride, his belief, and his means of survival in the future.

But another shameless person wants to take it away, how could he agree?

"I was wondering why you came here to mock me?

It turns out that you are attracted by my champion's blade.

This is an honor that only the champion deserves, and my name, Ethan Boettner, is engraved on the hilt.

My dear brother, do you deserve it?

As the last one, why don't you think about how to reduce the tuition?

That might be more realistic for you!"

"You..." Alexander's face turned red because of being choked.

"No need for you, you, you, if you want this sword, you can challenge me to a duel, and I will definitely accept it!"

Ethan held the long sword in his hand and looked at Alexander provocatively.

"Humph! What's so great about you! Just wait, wait until I awaken the Force, and you will be in trouble!"

Although Alexander looked down on Ethan, he also knew that Ethan's swordsmanship was good, so he didn't challenge him without thinking, and left angrily after leaving a harsh word.

Seeing that the annoying fly finally left, Ethan did not feel proud of scaring it away, but hurried to pack his clothes.

Fortunately, there were not many, and a large suitcase could hold them.

After packing up the necessities, he hurriedly left the manor while it was still early.

The reason for being so anxious was that Ethan was worried that Rand would go back on his word.

Although he knew that Rand would not dare to do it openly, who knew if he would do something dirty?

In order to save time, Ethan hired a carriage and hurried to Maro City.

There were many people there, and the possibility of being assassinated would be much lower.

Ethan sat in the carriage, and his heart could not calm down for a long time.

He counted the money he had secretly saved over the years, and there were still 3 gold coins.

Looking at these pitiful gold coins, Ethan smiled bitterly.

"Now I am still growing up, and I need a silver coin every day for food and drink. This must not be saved, otherwise it will affect the growth of strength.

Add to that accommodation and training, how can this money be enough?"

"These are still secondary. If Rand finds that my strength is growing too fast, he will definitely do something dirty. This life may be in danger at any time!"

"It's still too weak now. It would be better if it could be delayed for a few more years."

Just when Ethan was distressed, a white light suddenly flashed in his mind.

Ethan, who had been frowning, finally smiled.

"This year's skill points are finally here."