episode_0084

Gilbert left the office after receiving full authority on Sigurdian from the Count of Lithuania. This was the moment when one of the prerequisites for clearing the main scenario was obtained.

The conditions for clearing the scenario he set started with receiving full authority. The purpose was to take active action rather than a passive response by having full command authority.

Unless there is already a way to stop the war itself, the Count of Lithuania will reorganize his army to deal with Sigurd.

As Gilbert, who is trying to reduce damage by clearing the main scenario, he must join the reorganized army, but if he does not have command, the problem becomes bigger.

His solo action was necessary to prevent bloodshed and clear the main scenario.

But is the military a place that condones individual actions?

Since I was in the military, I had to make sure that my superiors and subordinates obey each other. Even though he was the eldest son of the Hart family, he could not disobey the commander’s words.

If he disobeys the commander’s orders, it will affect the discipline of the army, which in turn will have a negative impact on the morale of the army.

What would happen if you encountered the Sigurdians in such a situation?

Naturally, it was inevitable that the empire would suffer great damage.

So, even though Gilbert thought it was impossible, he asked the Count of Lithuania to give him full authority over Sigurd. As a commander, if his solo actions did not affect the entire military, he could be treated as part of the operation.

Of course, if he, the person in command, made a decision, problems would arise, but it was less risky than what I mentioned earlier. At least I didn’t have to disobey my superior’s orders.

But regardless of that, Gilbert thought that the Count of Lithuania would not delegate full authority.

According to common sense, it was impossible for a brat who had never officially experienced war to lead an army and go to war. No matter how competent an aide you have, it is meaningless if the commander does not listen to you.

So he was skeptical about receiving full power, but fortunately, the Count of Lithuania delegated full power to him.

The purpose was to receive it, but even Gilbert was wondering what he was thinking of entrusting it to.

Of course, whatever the Count’s intentions, there were no complaints. The best option was to take command from him, and since that goal was achieved, there was no need to think much about it.

Gilbert shook off his thoughts and walked towards the living room where Camilla was. It was because I didn’t know what kind of accident would happen if I left her alone.

by the way. Is it Lily?

I recalled the words of the servant who came to me just before I was given full authority by the Count of Lithuania.

It was a message that Lily had come to visit the Hart family.

When Gilbert first heard that, he thought he had heard it wrong. For her, Count Hart’s House was the worst place that caused her childhood trauma.

After all, didn’t you say that you never came near Wiesbark again after that incident?

For Lily, this was a terrible place that became a trauma that continues to haunt her to this day.

But suddenly she said that she came to visit the Hart family today.

Why did I come to this place that I thought was so terrible?

Gilbert couldn’t even guess the intention.

Originally, the wounds carved into my heart during childhood did not easily disappear.

It is said that childhood memories fade as we grow, but what if that time leaves a strong trace?

It will most likely not be forgotten and will follow and torment you for the rest of your life. That was the trauma, and the reason why Lily hated Gilbert.

But for some reason, Lily came here. I didn’t even know what change had occurred in my state of mind. If I recall, she had been consciously avoiding Gilbert recently.

I don’t know if it’s possible to apologize in a formal way.

Gilbert arrived at the entrance to the parlor, thinking that he might have found the right answer.

“So what is your relationship with your eldest brother?”

“You two are traveling alone?”

“So what does that mean?”

Gilbert, who was about to enter the living room, stopped when he heard the sound of Dorothy and Camilla talking inside. At first glance, the atmosphere didn’t seem very good.

What is this again?

Gilbert pondered for a moment whether he should go to his room instead of entering the living room, then sighed and entered the living room.

***

When Dorothy heard that Gilbert had returned, she immediately washed herself. On the surface, the reason was that she could not find fault with her ugly first brother.

Anna, who knew the truth, laughed at Dorothy’s disingenuous behavior, but Dorothy was serious.

Dorothy, who had looked at herself in the mirror several times wearing the clothes she had recently purchased with Anna’s help, nodded as if she had decided that was enough.

“Anna. Didn’t your eldest brother say he was visiting your father?”

“Yes, it is said that the Count called the first master right away.”

“And you said there was someone who came with you. Who is it?”

Dorothy, who was looking in the mirror for the last time before leaving the room, noticed some loose hair and carefully brushed it away with a comb. It was because I was in such a hurry to get ready that I wasn’t able to dry my hair properly.

“I heard that she is Camilla of Count Tristitia.”

“Oh, I see. Camille of Count Tristitia… What?”

Dorothy’s body, which had been combing her hair, froze. The subject suddenly returned without any contact and he came back with a woman next to him?

A thorn rose up in Dorothy’s quiet heart.

” Has this damned eldest brother still come to his senses! You came back home after half a year and brought a woman with you?”

“Ji, calm down. Miss.”

Anna hastily stopped Dorothy, whose eyes were starting to burn. I mentioned Camilla’s existence without thinking, but it seemed like it was a mistake.

The problem was that we overlooked how Gilbert was formed within Dorothy through a series of events.

Perhaps Dorothy was worried that the fact that it was a woman who came with her might lead to things going back to the way they were before.

“It won’t work. First, let’s go to where the Countess Tristitia’s lady is!”

However, Anna couldn’t shake the feeling that it was a bit problematic for that worry to develop into violence.

But Dorothy, already on fire, was ruthless. She opened the door wide and went straight to the living room where Camilla was.

In the drawing room, Camilla was elegantly drinking tea. No matter how much of a tomboy she was, she was taught the basic etiquette that a daughter from a noble family had to learn.

I usually ignored it because it was annoying, but this was the mansion of the Count Hart family, a prestigious family recognized even in the empire. I thought Camilla would follow the minimum level of courtesy.

When Dorothy arrived at the parlor and saw Camilla drinking tea, a groan came out of her mouth. It was nice that they stormed into the living room with such force, but when I actually saw Camilla, I couldn’t think of anything to say.

Moreover, looking at that elegant figure, I understood why Gilbert had a woman next to him.

If only this damned older brother’s eyes got higher…!

Dorothy clicked her tongue and approached Camilla.

“Hello. nice to see you. The third daughter of the Count Hart family. This is Dorothy Flamma Heart.”

“Aha! You’re Gilbert’s younger brother! Nice to meet you! I am Camilla Alaquer Tristitia.”

Camilla returned to her usual lively self, as if the appearance she showed just a moment ago was a pretense. Dorothy was also slightly startled by the sudden change in atmosphere as if flipping the palm of her hand.

“Oh, yes, nice to meet you too.”

“Guy Gilbert. I can’t believe I had such a cute little sister and didn’t say anything… I’ll have to say something when I get back.”

Seeing Camilla clenching her fists and making a promise, Dorothy felt a little headache. When I saw that Gilbert, who I thought had changed because of what kind of person he was, brought a woman with him on his way home, it was quite shocking.

I couldn’t put my finger on it, but this woman called Camilla was quite annoying. Regardless of what kind of relationship he had with his eldest brother, it kept getting on my nerves.

It seemed frivolous at first glance, but the action itself had an unknown dignity. Even if she looks like that, does that mean she is the daughter of the great Count Tristitia?

Dorothy looked at Camilla, who was still shaking, with slightly sunken eyes.

“Better than that, Gilbert’s younger brother! I have a question for you!”

“Do you have any questions?”

“Yes, yes! Of course there is! What was Gilbert like when you were home? Rumors say he’s a fool and incorrigible, but from what I’ve seen, that’s not the case at all!”

Camilla crossed her arms and nodded.

Camilla, who not only heard rumors but also heard her father talk about Gilbert from time to time, couldn’t help but be surprised when she first saw him at the academy.

From what I’ve heard so far, Gilbert was a man who was a waste of time.

The only thing he knows how to do is to molest women and misbehave with the residents of the territory. He is the worst kind of idiot.

It was enough to make me think that perhaps the word ‘f**** was created just for Gilbert.

But that thought changed when I met Gilbert in person.

Starting with an entrance mock battle, a comprehensive evaluation and a resistance battle. And even the recent academy attack incident.

Gilbert announced to the world that he had changed.

Those who did not believe it at first acknowledged that Gilbert had changed over time.

He became a person with outstanding ability and a great cause for the people.

And the change was very interesting to Camilla. I couldn’t take my eyes off him, as if I was watching an epic hero from a story.

That was the reason why I decided to go to Wiesbark this time.

I wanted to watch closely what he was worried about and how he would overcome it.

“The rumor was true. Because he was a person who could not be interacted with regardless of his current appearance.”

“You mean that Gilbert? I can’t imagine because I’ve never seen it in person… Even when I think of Gilbert right now, all I can think of is ‘Stop talking nonsense.’”

The sight of Camilla imitating Gilbert by lowering her voice was quite comical.

Of course, Dorothy didn’t laugh.

“More than that, Camilla, what is your relationship with your eldest brother? I didn’t receive any word from my brother that Camilla was coming.”

“Gilbert and I? Hmm…”

Dorothy’s eyes narrowed. Is this a relationship so complicated that there is no easy answer?

“Ah! While traveling alone?”

“Yes?”

Hehehe

Dorothy’s friendly smile broke. This was a kind of counter punch that I hadn’t expected.

“So what is your relationship with your eldest brother?”

“You two are traveling alone?”

“So what does that mean?”

Are you saying you’re traveling alone? What is this?

Dorothy seemed to be losing her mind.

Is this to say that their relationship is that deep?

Dorothy, who was clever, busily used her brain to interpret what Camilla meant.

However, the only answer that came out was the conclusion that the romantic relationship was absurd.

“What are you talking about? Traveling alone is like traveling alone!”

“If you just say that we are traveling alone, how can I…”

“Stop talking nonsense”

The moment Dorothy’s voice rose, the main character of the story appeared.

When Dorothy saw Gilbert with the same expressionless face she had seen at the Academy, she finally burst out into the anger she had been suppressing.

“You fucking idiot! What on earth are you doing out there?!”

Dorothy’s angry appearance as she pretends to point with her finger and Gilbert sighing deeply.

And even Camilla, whose eyes sparkled and smiled as she looked at the two, gathered together in one place.

***

smart!

“Come in.”

With the permission of the Count of Lithuania, the door opened, and a woman of mysterious age came inside, her pink hair flowing.

The Count, who was reviewing documents, smiled faintly at the daughter of a close friend whom he had not seen in a long time.

“It’s been a while. Lily.”

“How have you been?”

Lily Roseus Nobilitas.

It was the moment she met the Lithuanian count for the first time in over ten years.