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Rolf, the eldest son of a baronial family, was a boy of exceptional wisdom and bravery. No one doubted his future, and he was adored by his fiancée, Emily, and his younger sister, Felicia.

He himself never neglected his efforts, earnestly devoting himself to both academic and martial arts, dreaming of being knighted despite being the heir of a noble house.

However, Rolf did not receive the magical powers he was supposed to gain at fifteen. This was unprecedented, indicating he had been abandoned by the goddess. From that day on, gazes of contempt were directed at Rolf.

Conversely, his fiancée Emily was granted the highest level of magical power and was immediately knighted. She continued to believe Rolf was an exceptional person, but those around them did not.

Rolf was disinherited from the baronial family, his engagement was broken off, and he was made to serve Emily as a squire. Furthermore, in the Knights, he was called "Soot-Covered" and treated like a servant.

Yet, Rolf did not despair over his circumstances, continuing to believe in himself and wield his sword. He had no way of knowing what future awaited him as a result.

Through various encounters, Rolf would cast himself into battles beyond his wildest imagination, all for the sake of what he must protect.

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