Raise Joan of Arc to be an empress, then discard her.

The Klein family hopes to recruit several strong and capable men into the family.

This was undoubtedly great news for the orphans and the destitute in the church. They knew that the Marquis was looking after them by coming to the church instead of York, so they were very grateful. However, since it was a recruitment drive, the Marquis's family naturally wanted to find able-bodied young men. Looking around, Aaron, who looked to be only in his early twenties, stood out among the emaciated refugees.

So naturally, the Klein family's butler approached him immediately and extended an invitation. Among this group of people, Aaron's body looked quite robust, his spirits were good, and he was young, so the butler naturally regarded him as the best candidate.

Chapter 250 Discussion

The job offer is acceptable, but he requires an eight-hour workday and one day off per week. The salary can be lower, but room and board must be provided.

In this era, although the working class had emerged, it was still far from large enough. The treatment of workers depended solely on the conscience of the capitalists. As for the servants of noble families, their work naturally followed the pace of their masters' lives. Therefore, Aaron felt that his request would definitely be rejected.

Unfortunately, he happened to be facing Miss Sarah, who had just returned from out of town and was unfamiliar with household chores and the cost of living. After looking at him for a while, Miss Sarah, for some unknown reason, actually agreed.

accepted.

After seeing Aaron nod, Ottilia smiled and rushed towards Aaron, not into his arms, but into Chivita's arms. The two, who seemed to be of similar age, had always had a good relationship.

"Hmm? Why is Civita keeping his head down? Is he feeling unwell?"

"........."

After playing around for a while, Ottilia noticed that Civita had been keeping her head down and seemed listless. It seemed she hadn't recovered from the feeling of transgression she had just experienced. However, the little girl's emotions would subside with time.

Ignoring the strange look on Ottilia's face, Aaron greeted the priest and led the two away from the church. As they walked along the main street of Lucerne, Ottilia continued to chat excitedly with Civita, occasionally turning her head to look at Aaron and bringing up the topic.

Walking downhill from the hillside, through a grove of white oak trees, a huge villa came into view.

This was just an ordinary day in the two months since Aaron found his new job.

As the sun rose and the eastern sky began to lighten, the Klein family was already bustling with activity.

In the villa's living room, the Marquis of the Klein family sat on the sofa, sipping red tea and reading the latest newspaper. Mrs. Klein and her two daughters sat on either side, chatting casually. A maid was refilling their tea, and Aaron had been called over to tend to the potted flowers by the window.

Aaron is usually not here at this time, but Miss Klein summoned him this morning. When he arrived at the restaurant, the Marquis warmly invited him to have breakfast with him, which Aaron naturally declined. Although he did not understand the Marquis Klein's intentions, Aaron knew that he could not cross the line.

The layout of most noble homes is similar, and the Klein family's home is no exception. They were currently in the grand living room of the villa, where a dark brown wool carpet covered the floor, a dazzling crystal chandelier hung in the center of the ceiling, and oriental porcelain was displayed on the exquisite red lacquered furniture.

The family had just finished breakfast and were still chatting in the drawing room. Miss Sarah had just returned from school for summer vacation, and Mrs. Klein held Sarah's hand and asked her how her time at the academy was, whether she had behaved like a lady, and whether she had met a boy she liked. Marquis Klein, on the other hand, was drinking his black tea while intently reading the newspaper.

Marquis Klein frowned, gently shaking the newspaper in his hand as he said, "The investigation results of the Tartarus prison incident are finally out. The nobles in the Twin Towers Kingdom have been systematically embezzling the forbidden stones in Tartarus. The area below the outer wall has basically been hollowed out by them. This is just the tip of the iceberg... However, the Inquisition has preliminarily determined that this is the reason for the significant decrease in Tartarus's defenses, which is a basic explanation."

Marquis Watson Klein was a handsome middle-aged man with a stubble beard and a sharp gaze that was both calm and composed. When he frowned, there was a hint of concern for the country and its people. However, as one of the most powerful people in Lucerne, his opinions often represented a certain stance.

"Someone was actually trying to steal the forbidden divine stone. No wonder Tartarus was destroyed so completely..."

"But that person was really amazing, turning such a huge prison into ruins in no time..."

Miss Sarah is nineteen years old this year and is preparing to become a knight at Roland Academy.

At this point, Watson took a sip of his black tea with a cold smile.

"Because of that incident, the Church of Judgment will also be coming to Lucert during this period. It is said that they intend to investigate the fugitive from Tartarus, and the Archangel Claire is coming in person... I never thought that after so many years, the Queen would still welcome the angels of the Church of Judgment. It's unbelievable."

Lady Klein, standing to the side, said with some concern, and Marquis Klein nodded in agreement: "Lady Claire's personal visit to Lucerne is a major event for the entire city of Lucerne, but Lady Claire's purpose is probably still to investigate the matter of the Spear of Saint Longinus. Sarah, haven't you already become a prospective knight? Perhaps this time you can do some things under the Archangel."

Miss Sarah nodded seriously.

Ottilia's face showed an expression of admiration: "My angel... I've heard that angels are also young girls."

Miss Ottilia is only fourteen years old this year, a time of innocent romance. The Marquis just smiled gently and said indulgently, "After the angelic army enters the city, Marquis Lucette will hold a banquet, and then you will be able to meet the Archangel."

Ottilia's face lit up with surprise. Upon hearing the name, it seemed that everyone's face showed a similar expression of "glory." Even Aaron paused in his hand holding the water jug ​​when he heard the name of the Archangel "Gabriel."

The Church, which judges the Church, undoubtedly holds a very high position among the people, those who have inherited the title of angel. If it weren't for the Seven Commandments which forbid kneeling and worshipping idols, Lord Gabriel would probably have been kneeling before them when he arrived.

For the nobles of the Duchy of Lucerne, the angel of the Church of Judgment remained a transcendent being, one that they could not help but take seriously.

The topic of the trial of the church continued in the drawing room for a while. Although the two young daughters were very interested in the angel, even the well-informed Marquis Klein had never seen an angel knight. Lady Klein chuckled gently beside him. Marquis Klein coughed awkwardly and changed the subject to another news item in the newspaper.

"Uh... alright." Marquis Klein seemed surprised by Aaron's resolute attitude, shrugged with a wry smile, and continued to pick up the newspaper. Miss Ottilia looked at him with some resentment, as if Aaron had shattered her girlish dreams, while Sarah looked at him with some gratitude, as if thanking him for setting a good example for her sister.

I hope it's just a rumor...

Aaron sighed.

After all, I am one of the main characters in this rumor...

*

next morning.

Aaron had a premonition when he was specially called to the restaurant in the morning, but he still didn't expect that Marquis Klein would call him directly to the study.

The Klein family villa was not in the style of a medieval castle, but consisted of several independent buildings. Marquis Klein's study was in a corner of the building, a good place with plenty of light and a view of the woods when the window was opened. When Aaron entered the room, Marquis Klein was making tea. At the Marquis's warm invitation, Aaron and Marquis Klein sat down across a large desk.

"How have you been at home lately? Have you taken a liking to Ottilia?" the Marquis asked with a smile as he brewed black tea for Aaron.

Although the first question was quite invigorating, Aaron understood that the Marquis wasn't referring to liking him, so he calmly gave his answer. After sitting down, the Marquis, like a boss from a later era, first asked Aaron if he was used to living here, if he had any difficulties, etc., just like an elder caring for a junior. His words were full of kindness and amiability.

Following this question, Marquis Klein finally got to the heart of the matter.

"Where is Aaron from? I heard you're an immigrant, but you speak Lucerne so well, you couldn't have just come from there in recent years, could you?" Marquis Klein asked casually as he brewed tea.

“My parents were immigrants from the Kingdom of Dok. When I was nine years old, war broke out, and my father fled here with the family.”

"Nachivita...?"

“My original mother died while I was on the run. After my father settled down here, he found another wife. Chivita is my stepmother’s daughter. Although we are not related by blood, my stepmother has been very good to me. I have always treated Chivita like my own sister.”

Aaron answered methodically and without batting an eye. He had said this before to Miss Sarah, and now he was simply repeating it. However, since he was speaking to Marquis Klein, he avoided a lot of explanation, which made things much easier for Aaron. What frustrated him even more when he explained it to the servants in the villa was that most of them would put on an expression of complete understanding after listening and say, "If you had said it earlier, I would have understood."

Aaron: "…………"

At times like this, Aaron would feel like vomiting blood. However, Marquis Klein was a knowledgeable man. As one of the rulers of the country, his understanding of the situation in the East even surpassed that of Aaron. Upon hearing that he was an immigrant from the war, Klein nodded, saving Aaron from having to explain much.

“Lucert also has some immigrants who came here to do business because of the war, but most of the survivors still stay in the Alps, hoping to return one day and refusing to integrate into the local community. It’s perhaps some kind of destiny that Aaron was able to come to the Lucerne Empire, meet us, and get to know Sarah and Ottilia,” Marquis Klein said with a sigh, raising his teacup.

Aaron raised his teacup and said calmly, "Everything is the best arrangement from heaven."

"Ha ha……"

After setting down his teacup, Marquis Klein suddenly changed the subject, saying, "However..."

Marquis Klein frowned and said with a wry smile, "You should know that Ottilia is going to study at Roland Academy in the north after this summer vacation, and I've been worried about that lately..."

Roland Academy is probably the most famous academy besides the Vatican Academy. It's no wonder that Marquis Klein went to great lengths to send his daughters there to study. Miss Sarah is currently a fourth-year student at Roland Academy and a sixth-order prospective knight of the Holy See. She is considered an outstanding student among her peers. Ottilia has also reached the age to enter the academy this year, which is naturally what Marquis Klein is worried about.

Of course, his worries weren't about Ottilia's difficulty getting into the academy, but rather—

"Hehe, Aaron knows this too. Ottilia has always been a lively and active person. Although Madam has been trying to teach her to be a lady, and Sarah has set a good example, it seems that we have spoiled her too much. However, when she is alone, she will still secretly take off her high heels and play barefoot in the swamp until she is covered in mud. Now that she has grown up a bit and become a little more ladylike, she is still restless. What I am worried about is whether she can take care of herself after she goes to the academy."

Aaron nodded, but as for Ottilia, he felt that she was no different from the little loli of later generations. In fact, the naughty children in his memory were much more mischievous than Ottilia. Ottilia's mischief was quite cute in his eyes, but Marquis Klein's point was still not here.

Finally, Marquis Klein put down his teacup, placed his hands on the desk, leaned forward slightly, and looked into Aaron's eyes, saying, "I've always known that the supernatural system of the Kingdom of Dok is different from that of the Lusset Empire. It can nourish the body and is very beneficial for physical fitness. Aaron, could you teach Ottilia this method?"

Finally, the Marquis of Klein revealed his true intentions and stated his purpose.

Aaron was somewhat surprised by this request, but instead of answering directly, he asked, "Marquis Klein, do you even know this?"

"Ha ha……"

Marquis Klein sat back down and explained, “There are many descendants of the Dorks in Esgard, some of whom have exposed the cultivation system of superhumans. However, as you know, such cultivation systems are secrets for any country. They can't survive here, and to live a better life, they have no choice but to expose these things. But I'm afraid that after exposing this knowledge, they won't be able to return home, so they have to stay. We have always welcomed these people. We are one family. I happen to be on good terms with one of them. The other day when he came to visit the manor, he saw you working on the lawn, and he just happened to mention your… um… level?”

Towards the end, Marquis Klein became somewhat uncertain, but Aaron, of course, knew what he was talking about. In the Natural Church's cultivation system, there was no concept of light; the Natural Church's extraordinary beings advanced according to the progression of their lives.

However, the Marquis's words were only brief and did not touch on the core of the matter, and Aaron tacitly refrained from exposing it.

Chapter 251 Teaching

When the Marquis of Klein brought his "master friend" to his room that day, he noticed the man and even heard what the old man said.

"Although this child's power is still quite shallow, he has good talent and is only twenty-two years old. He may have a great future. Marquis, you might as well..."

But in Aaron's eyes, the old master brought by Marquis Klein was only at the Sequence 6 level. Although he was a powerful superhuman in the Empire, he probably couldn't beat Miss Sarah, so Aaron didn't pay him any attention.

Aaron couldn't say these things directly to the Marquis, so he asked in confusion.

“Since the Marquis has already found that ‘Grandmaster,’ why not have that Grandmaster teach the Second Miss directly, instead of coming to me?”

In fact, Aaron knew the answer, and Marquis Klein probably understood it as well, which is why he went to such lengths to talk to Aaron.

Marquis Klein said, "Actually, when I was young, I heard about the War of the Blair in the Kingdom of Doc. My friends were all talking about how powerful the superhumans in the Kingdom of Doc were, how they terrified the king and routed the army. Plus, the adults in my family often discussed this because of the goods. So I became very interested in the Kingdom of Doc. Now that I think about it, Ottilia's fondness for the Kingdom of Doc was probably influenced by me..."

“I agree to your request and will teach Miss Ottilia,” Aaron said calmly.

Marquis Klein was taken aback for a moment, then his face broke into a smile.

“However, becoming a superhuman is not easy. It’s hard to say whether Ottilia will be willing to learn,” Aaron reminded him, seeing Marquis Klein’s overjoyed expression.

"Hehe... It's alright. Ottilia isn't interested in becoming a young lady, but she has a lot of talent. Hehe, anyway, it doesn't matter. She likes you very much and has always been very interested in the Kingdom of Dok. If you teach her martial arts, just tell her that it's about learning extraordinary power, and she will naturally study hard."

Marquis Klein probably didn't expect Aaron to agree so easily, so when he mentioned "the extraordinary one from the Kingdom of Dok," he didn't notice Aaron's particularly strange expression, but that's another story.

Afterwards, Marquis Klein asked Chivita how she was doing there. Aaron replied that Chivita was now doing volunteer work at the church every day and could eat five bowls of rice when she got home in the evening. She was very happy. Then they discussed Aaron's salary and benefits. Because he was teaching Ottilia and Sarah martial arts, his salary had naturally tripled. Moreover, he would only work eight hours a day and have four days off a month, just like before. His accommodation had also been moved from the servants' quarters to a place closer to the two young ladies' rooms. Aaron naturally accepted all these favors to avoid making Marquis Klein think that he had ulterior motives.

To his surprise, as he was leaving, Marquis Klein told him some things about Miss Sarah.

“Although Sarah is currently a trainee knight, Aaron doesn’t need to care about her rank. Even if her superhuman level is high enough, she is still far behind Lucette and Doc in terms of superhuman power. If you encounter any problems, you can come to me…”

Marquis Klein was probably concerned that his rank was not as high as Miss Sarah's, and that he might feel inferior in front of her and not dare to unleash his full power. So he subtly reminded himself of this and promised that he could be used as a backer in a critical moment. As expected of a marquis, he was very thoughtful.

After leaving the Marquis's study, Aaron seemed lost in thought, a faint smile appearing on his face. While Marquis Klein's concerns were reasonable, they were somewhat unnecessary for Aaron. With his abilities, he was more than capable of teaching Sarah magic, let alone martial arts.

Thinking back, wasn't the last person I taught Joan of Arc? Although Joan of Arc was very talented, teaching her was a pleasure. I imagine teaching the two young ladies of the Clyde family wouldn't be any more difficult than teaching King Hobbes.

Sarah Klein was Aaron's guide into the Klein Territory, and in the eyes of the servants, she was a dignified young lady. Unlike the still-growing Ottilia, Miss Sarah had begun to take charge of the territory's affairs at a young age, and judging from her methods and demeanor, she was already a minor lord of the territory. That's why Aaron saw Sarah personally recruiting at the church that day. Although Sarah was known for her dignified manner in the servants' mouths, the servants still respected this young lady wholeheartedly. While the Marquis of Klein had endorsed her, the most important reason was that Miss Sarah was upright and honest. Although she was strict with the servants, she always took good care of them. Secondly, she was incredibly talented. At the age of eighteen, she was already a sixth-rank apprentice knight, one of the best in the Lusset Empire and even the entire Old Continent. Therefore, the servants admired Sarah even more. As the eldest daughter, Sarah would most likely inherit the title of Marquis of Klein in the future. And now, Aaron bumped into this future marquis in the corridor.

Although Aaron was "specially recruited" into the villa by Miss Sarah, which was somewhat like getting in through connections, Sarah had never really gotten along with Aaron. The reason, of course, was the eight-hour work contract. Aaron had never understood why Miss Sarah would recruit him if she didn't like him. Because of this, he often had to be on guard against the Crusader Guards suddenly bursting in at night. Later, Aaron discovered that although Sarah didn't like him, she was very kind to the devout little nun beside her. She would often solemnly educate Civita not to become a hedonistic person like her brother, which left Aaron speechless. It seemed that he was able to live well here thanks to the lovable little saintess.

Sarah probably saw herself as an unambitious and lazy young man, but seeing that although she was lazy, she wasn't a bad person at heart and treated her sister well, she tacitly allowed her to stay. However, although Sarah didn't interact with him on a daily basis, she strongly objected to Aaron's proposed "eight-hour workday," believing it to be a sign of Aaron's hedonism and laziness. Although Aaron also wanted to discuss social issues such as "labor rights" and "exploitation" with Sarah, in this country where capitalism was not yet fully formed and monarchical power was supreme, it was meaningless for her to understand such things, so he was too lazy to explain. Anyway, the contract had already been signed, and she couldn't go back on her word.

Apart from that, Aaron and Sarah got along peacefully. After all, he was just a farmhand and it was normal that he didn't have much interaction with the landlord's daughter.

However, when they suddenly met in the corridor, Miss Sarah looked stern, and Aaron felt his own aura naturally diminish. He naturally stepped aside, and Sarah frowned slightly when she saw him, but still nodded politely and walked into Marquis Klein's study.

The next morning, on the lawn in front of the Klein Villa.

Last night, Marquis Klein announced at the dinner table that Aaron would become their tutor. The reactions at the table were varied. Ottilia seemed a little excited, but her reaction was not strong. She had always regarded Aaron as a brother next door, and the change from brother to teacher made no difference to her. On the contrary, Miss Sarah had the strongest reaction. Although she reluctantly agreed under her father's smiling face, it was clear that she had some complaints.

So this morning, Aaron arrived at the lawn of the manor early in the morning. Two students were already sitting in front of him: Ottilia and Chivita, whom Aaron had dragged from the church early that morning. Aaron had not originally wanted Chivita to come with him, but she insisted, so Aaron had no choice but to let her.

After what happened last night, Miss Sarah readily canceled, citing being too busy. However, this was also part of Aaron's plan, so he announced today that Civita was forbidden from leaving the house and would come to practice with Ottilia.

The weather is great today, the sky is cloudless, a perfect day for training, but before that...