Vincent Zigsmund.
The former Marquis of Zigsmund, once known as one of the continent’s few Dekaron Knights, was the very man who had fortified the boundary against the Demonic Realm by completing the three massive ice walls. After transferring the title to his son, he continued to distinguish himself on the southern front, earning a fearsome reputation as a general.
Though famed for his martial prowess, Vincent was equally celebrated for his nearly supernatural instincts, which had saved countless allies from danger. It was said that even without holy power, his sharp intuition could sense the presence of demonkin.
However, to Seongjin, he seemed little more than a stubborn old man.
“Mores, the prince? Do you honestly think I wouldn’t recognize his face? Ha! You can’t fool me!”
Even as Massain repeatedly urged him to show respect, Vincent remained obstinately turned away, his posture unwavering.
“Isn’t the prince supposed to be barely of age? But the aura I sense from this one—it’s far from ordinary! Such an aura could only come from someone who’s spent a lifetime in bloodshed, a veteran who’s survived the turmoil of Ortona’s civil war and countless battles on the southern front. No mere child could have this presence!”
The fact that he referred to Seongjin as “that one” instead of “that brat” hinted at some restraint, suggesting that even Vincent harbored some doubt. With holy knights surrounding and protecting Seongjin, it was…