Chapter 1665 - 1112: Ze of Fate
As the Lord of Maple Leaf Territory, Rudy has a secret.
He is not originally from this world, but a reincarnator from an Isekai.
In his former world, Rudy was just an ordinary person and died in an accident. However, when he opened his eyes again, he found himself reborn as a baby—and in another world.
As the Border Lord, Rudy’s family wasn’t wealthy, but they were Nobles, which allowed Rudy to grow up healthy. Soon, he found this world completely different from the one he lived in; the civilization level was surprisingly backward, and everyone believed in a religion called the Divine Emperor Church.
Of course, if that were all, Rudy wouldn’t care. He hoped he could live peacefully in this life he barely grasped a second chance for.
But unfortunately, good times didn’t last long.
Soon Rudy discovered that some people in this world possessed magical powers, yet they were persecuted by the Divine Emperor Church. The Church viewed those with special powers as Demon’s minions and burned them alive if they manifested such abilities.
And unfortunately, Rudy himself possessed such special powers. It was during a trip when Rudy inadvertently wandered into the depths of a forest and encountered a pack of wolves. Faced with the hungry wolves, Rudy almost fell into Despair. However, as the wolves lunged toward him, he felt a powerful Strength explode within him, driving away the hungry wolves.
Though he narrowly escaped death, Rudy didn’t relax. He knew this world was cruel to people like him with special powers. If discovered, he’d be sent to the Church and burned at the stake.
Rudy certainly didn’t want to face such a fate, so he carefully hid his powers and never revealed them.
But good times didn’t last long, and before long, Rudy’s parents died in an accident. At barely ten-something, Rudy had to shoulder the Lord’s duties. At the same time, he became engaged to his childhood friend. But soon, they encountered a crisis; during an inspection outside, Rudy and his fiancée were attacked by bandits.
Only then did Rudy learn that his parents’ death was not an accident, but his uncle killed them for the Lord’s position and disguised it as a bandit attack—and now, it was his turn.