episode_0728

I expected that challengers would pour in at any moment, but the streets were not that noisy.

Visiting the city of Aln are just like any other tourists.

No one challenged me. Instead, everyone was worried about me.

So, out of courtesy, I said that I liked a strong man like Papa, and everyone looked at Papa with happy eyes. It was only natural that they liked Papa so much that they wanted to die.

I wanted to say out loud that I was just being polite and that there was no way I would like a troll like that, but I held back for the sake of my dad’s reputation.

I guess I’m slowly becoming an adult.

As soon as I finished my basic morning training, I went out the door and was met with a pile of presents.

A crowd of people standing a few steps behind him.

My seat was created naturally in the middle.

As I stood there as usual, fairies scattered light beside me.

Then people naturally turned their gaze towards me, exclaiming in admiration.

“Hello, everyone. My name is Lucy Allen.”

As usual, the audience’s cheers grew louder as she greeted them in an aristocratic manner, holding onto the ends of their skirts.

Hmm. Judging from the reaction, I guess there won’t be a challenger today either.

No matter how blinded by one’s lust for power, it must be difficult to confidently challenge this many people.

Well, it’s true that if you’re not careful, you could easily get criticized by people. You might be scared.

I guess I’ll have to post another announcement later. This time, if I don’t hold back and put in a lot of provocation, people will come, right?

After finishing my morning greetings with those thoughts in mind, I returned to the reception room and Caria, who had come in before I knew it, waved at me.

“Long time no see, boss.”

“What’s going on here? Did our dad do something stupid again?”

I brought up the subject, remembering how I used to scold Papa every time I visited the mansion, but Caria just smiled and shook her head.

“Is that possible when you’re stuck in a fortress mansion?”

“Did you have an accident while you were out last time?”

“If you say it like that, I have nothing to say. Anyway, this time I came because of Benedict.”

“Then what is it?”

“I came here because of something my employer’s friend did.”

Stupid? What are my friends going to do?

If only a pervert or a crazy fox saw the notice and went crazy and did something stupid, then I would understand. There’s no reason for friends to do weird things.

Anyway, they would know that I’m doing this to harass people.

“Do you really think so?”

“It’s not just what you think, it’s actually like that.”

“Then here’s the problem. Did the employer include anything related to gender in the job posting?”

“…Huh?”

What are you talking about all of a sudden? It’s an announcement regarding a marriage proposal.

Of course, it’s normal to limit it to men. Why would you bother to write the gender?

“Okay. And one more thing. What would happen if one of your friends tried to monopolize your employer?”

“Uh. Well? I don’t think anything will happen?”

Although I denied it with my mouth, various situations were occurring in my head.

What worries me the most is Faby. Even though her dependence on me has weakened, I will still have a place in her heart as a deity.

The next thing I’m concerned about is Freyda. I think this guy would get obsessed with weird stuff and start talking nonsense.

Actually, I’m not that worried about Joy or Arthur. Those two people are fine without me. In terms of mental maturity, those two are probably better than me, right?

“I brought evidence because I thought you’d say that.”

Caria, who was looking through her arms with a bright smile, placed a poster on the desk.

“I brought it because I thought you’d say that.”

“…What is this.”

“The result and the stupid thing I said.”

As I looked down, not wanting to see Caria standing there, the violent words [Battle for Lucy] caught my eye.

“What is this?”

“Haven’t you thought something was strange lately? People who should have been flocking like dogs have disappeared like ghosts.”

“Is that why?”

Are you kidding? I looked at her quietly, hoping she would say it was a joke, but she shook her head.

“Even if you call it a competition, it’s just a chance to challenge the employer.”

“I never said anything like that, and you really believe it!?”

“Want to go? They’re probably fighting right now.”

As I nodded slowly, Caria handed me a mask.

“It’s a mask with several layers of perception-obstructing magic. It would be troublesome if the employer’s identity was revealed.”

After writing that, I grabbed Caria’s hand, and the moment she tore a piece of paper, the surrounding scenery changed with a familiar trembling.

The first thing I heard was the cheers of people.

I frowned at the scream that seemed to shake the entire space and glanced around furtively.

A high ceiling.

Heavy air.

Slightly dark vision.

The eyes of mad people.

The sound of battle is heard without pause.

If you turn your head down following him, you can see the scene of struggle.

Those fighting on the dirt floor. I, who had memories of another world, knew this place.

The so-called underground arena. Unlike the imperial arena, this is where the fighting takes place in the shade.

“Are the high-ranking officials fighting in a place like this?”

“Surprisingly, yes. In other places, the gentlemen who would be arrogant are running wild, prepared for humiliation.”

“What do you believe in?”

I didn’t add a word here. I didn’t give even the slightest guarantee. So what on earth do people believe in and participate in this?

“The saintess said so. The employer is tired after a long fight.”

Of course, He is merciful and will accept even rude visits, but He cannot continue to act childish forever.

Let’s decide among ourselves who is qualified and ask Yeong-ae to challenge us.

“When the saint spoke, everyone nodded and said they would participate.”

“That’s ridiculous. Faybi is doing whatever she wants.”

“Ahahaha. I think that person is also full of thoughts of monopolizing the employer?”

“…haaa.”

This is completely different from my plan.

I drew a picture of everyone getting scared when they see me beating up and screaming when a challenger comes like in professional wrestling, but how did things turn out like this!

“You should have told your friends about it beforehand. Then you wouldn’t have gone wild like this.”

“So this is my fault, ma’am?”

“Employers need to know that their actions and words can have a huge impact on the continent.”

It has nothing to do with how I think or plan.

The position I hold now is one where even a single word or action can have a huge impact, so I have to consider many things and make many moves.

Especially when it comes to sensitive issues like this.

Caria, who said that, seemed proud as if she had said something good.

“So you’re saying that you, ugly old maid, caused this situation?”

Well, if this guy hadn’t intervened, there’s no way the situation would have become this distorted.

This mess came about because someone as big as Caria was interfering.

I don’t know what his intentions are. I don’t think he would have done something like that just to let me know this, but it’s clear that he had some intention.

Regardless of what the intention was, I don’t like it.

“I just told you what my employer did…”

“Ha. Are you mad because someone is joking about marriage that they can’t do even if they want to?”

“…but.”

“If you want to seduce a man like that, you need to change your personality. What are you going to do if you have a lot of wrinkles and a bad temper?”

“Over there.”

“Do you know what they call a woman like you? A witch hag. A witch hag.”

I got up from my seat, leaving Caria pouting.

Normally, everyone’s attention would have naturally been focused on me, but perhaps because of the mask, the audience was busy looking at the center of the arena.

However, the final winner standing in the middle of the arena. Frey, who had excluded all the other lynxes that were after me, looked in my direction.

At first, she tilted her head as if she didn’t know, but soon she opened her eyes wide and smiled brightly.

“Lucy!”

Following her screams, people turn their heads to find me.

That idiot. Even if you knew this, you wouldn’t say anything.

He nods his head and steps into the air.

It was a long way from where I was to the middle of the arena, but the distance wasn’t a big deal to me now.

As I reached Frey in one stride, she threw down her sword and tried to hug me, so I kicked her in the stomach.

Even though it was a complete surprise, Frey blocked my kick with his arm and flew backwards, landing lightly.

“What is it? What is it? Are we going to fight right now?! I’m always welcome!”

“Hey. Idiot.”

“…Huh? I’m Frey.”

“Do you think I’d feel good if you did this without me knowing?”

When I said something in a lowered voice, Frey mumbled, wiping the smile off his lips.

I sighed as if telling him to listen to me whether I wanted to or not, then took off my mask and approached Frey.

“If you want to play with me, just say it, you idiot.”

“If you want to play with me, will you play with me?”

“Then you won’t play with me? We’re close friends.”

“…I see.”

My head started hurting as I watched the idiot open his eyes wide as if he really didn’t know.

“To begin with. Do you know what a marriage proposal is and do something like this?”

“Yeah. I know.”

“What is marriage proposal?”

“Lucy is mine! I want to be with Lucy always!”

…

I’m starting to want to get serious with the Kents.

Even though she has many flaws, she is the daughter of a noble family. How can she not know anything at this age?

Shouldn’t you have at least a minimal education?

Of course, I’m not the type of person who would listen to Frey teaching me!

“Okay. Why are you here alone? The other kids.”

“Other Joe. I don’t know.”

“Is the tone divided into several parts?”

“Yeah.”

High ranking officials from each country.

Is this right? Is it okay to sell your pride to something like this?

“Don’t worry. I’ll win.”

He grabs Frey’s cheeks, who is smiling brightly, and crinkles them as he looks around at the people who are making a fuss.

I’d like to just smash everything up right now, but there seem to be too many people involved.

…Okay. Now that it’s come to this, let’s modify the plan on the spot.

“No. You can’t do it.”

“Why? I’m the strongest?”

“That would be destroyed by me.”

I’ll personally participate and destroy everyone.