Reincarnated as a failed hero?! Watch me Defy Fate!

Morning had arrived. By the time I woke up, the Patriarch had already returned to the battlefield. Julius, Marius, and Mark seemed relieved to hear this, as it meant they wouldn’t have to endure training with him again.

Today, I decided to take Marius and Julius on a tour of the Blackmore territory. They had been pestering me about it since yesterday, eager to see what my homeland was like. So, I finally gave in and agreed to guide them.

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"This place is so dull. It’s just fields, farms, and more fields. It feels like the middle of nowhere. Totally different from the bustling Braveheart kingdom or the vibrant territories of other noble families," Julius remarked, his tone dripping with disappointment.

"Yeah, you’re right. It’s nothing like the crowded and entertainment-packed Starlight territory," Julius added, clearly drawing comparisons between our homes.

"Well, I know that already. Honestly, I don’t get why the Blackmore family was stationed so close to the war zone in the first place," I replied, shrugging in resignation.

"Hm, I actually like the atmosphere here, Naoki. It feels peaceful. Besides, I’m used to it—I come from a family of farmers myself," Marius chimed in, sharing a bit about his past.

"Really? Even so, you’ve got the makings of a true knight. You should be proud of that, Marius!" I encouraged him, noticing he looked a little down.

"Naoki’s right. I acknowledge your skills, Marius, and so does the Patriarch of the Blackmore family. You’re proof that an ordinary person can break through the racial stigma in this kingdom," Julius said, his tone unexpectedly serious.

"That’s rich coming from a former racist like you, Julius," I teased, a sly grin on my face.

"H-Hey! I’ve turned over a new leaf, okay? I’m a good guy now!" Julius protested, his indignant tone only making me laugh.

The three of us bantered like that as we strolled down the road.