Eugene traveled for nearly fifteen days before finally arriving at the Winslon County.

“There’s a village if we head straight this way, let’s stay there today,” Eugene said.

“Yes, master,” Luke immediately answered. Luke’s appearance was similar to a knight’s aide instead of a slave. After Luke contributed greatly in the matters involving the Carls Baggins Peninsula, Eugene decided to make a massive investment in Luke.

Partec and his group were able to repair or replace their equipment with the large sum they earned since they had signed an official contract with Eugene. However, Luke had only earned a few silver coins because he was a slave, which was why Eugene had to invest his own money in him.

As a result, Luke was wearing a plate coat over full-body mail and was armed with a long, pentagonal shield and a shortsword. As a native of Brantia, Luke possessed a good physique and a strong demeanor. With the addition of new equipment, he appeared quite fearsome. It was to the point where regular mercenaries would avoid eye contact with him.

“Hmm! Slave number one is becoming quite useful. If we raise him well, he could become as skilled as the big bear before we transform him into a vampire,” Mirian pointed out. Eugene agreed with Mirian’s sharp predictions. Luke had an excellent physique and skills, as well as a good head. He would likely grow into an outstanding knight.

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