episode_0096

A few days have passed since I visited Ruthmeyer.

We went from going out to staying out without saying a word, and Claire stopped me, but that was the end.

As I was preparing for the Eastern Noble Conference that I would soon attend, neither Arina nor Isabella, let alone Claire, came to my room.

It was a busy time for everyone.

Both as a noble and as Bagland.

But for me, it’s a fire in my head.

In this branch, Karssein’s acquisition of territory was simply a message, and no detailed management instructions were provided after selecting the option.

There was nothing to mess with since it was just a matter of tapping your head to calculate the problem in a window with a few buttons.

In other words, this scene does not appear in the game.

It was also a time when even managing a territory was a reality rather than a game, so many variables could arise.

“Phew. I have to solve this all myself.”

I am busy checking all the documents one by one.

Episode III. Certification as a permanent lord can only be completed if a total of four conditions are met.

First, defeat Count Modric’s knights and inform the residents of their actions.

Second, it will ensure that the residents of the territory are free from threats from nearby nobles.

The above two have already been resolved.

But the rest was the problem.

[ 3. The Rusmire territory will be connected to other territories so that sufficient transactions can continue. ]

Isolated, Ruthmire has to find another business partner, and naturally chooses to go over Waglu Mountain rather than the nearby territory.

So, under these conditions, the project to build a road on Mt. Waglu is underway.

In any case, as long as a road is built to cross the mountain, transactions with other territories can be made.

However, unlike back then, when the problem was solved by simply clicking on the option, now I was in a situation where I had to proceed with the project.

also,

[ 4. As a lord, revive the Rusmire territory before the Eastern Noble Meeting. ]

Condition number 4, which could have been seen as meaningless, comes with even more pressure.

[Progress: 9%]

[Residents’ performance: 67%]

[Resident complaints: 0%]

…

…

All kinds of numbers were displayed and placed in the status window.

And at the very bottom.

[Comprehensive achievement: 3%]

The overall achievement level, which determines whether this condition is met, was expressed in single digits.

In short, in order to satisfy conditions 3 and 4, this business must be successful.

I must carry out this important project of reviving the Ruthmire estate with my own hands.

There is no way this is possible based on common sense.

How can Karssein, who did not receive proper training from a noble family, revive a failing territory?

I never learned it, and I couldn’t learn it.

I may have swung a sword, but I only had one chance to take charge of the territory. Even that remains Shatren’s shame and the worst incident that ruined a noble estate.

But, can such Karsein revive the territory?

Until the Eastern Noble Conference?

I have to say something.

I don’t even know how they solved it.

I can’t even guess what happened in the game.

However, it would be absurd to say that it was successful.

but.

If you are a country equipped with sufficient modern knowledge, it is worth comparing to some extent.

“Master Karssein.”

Camilla arrived just in time.

“Come in.”

“Excuse me.”

Not only is he the person with the least burden on Ruthmire territory, but he is also the person who knows Ruthmire the best.

And now, she was also a maid who carried out the tasks I had asked her to do.

‘I can tell just by looking at your face.’

There is no need to ask what happened.

My guess was probably correct.

Otherwise, Camilla, who has been managing Ruthmeier for a long time, would not be able to make that kind of expression.

“ As you said, Mount Waglu is a structure with a large bedrock sticking out, so the territory of the demonic beasts did not extend deep into the area.”

“As expected.”

“Survey results show that demonic beasts are mostly from outskirts. So, it was located in a place that passes around our village. If you solve that problem by putting up a fence, it looks like it can be used as a passageway.”

“The fact that you investigated that much means that the exploration was carried out, so you must have created the drawings I mentioned?”

“Yes. The residents who conducted the exploration had made it very meticulously.”

She handed me three drawings.

It was a drawing showing the strength of Mount Waglu from the front and the side, respectively.

The moment you see that.

I lifted the corner of my mouth with a grin.

“Camilla. Existing road construction projects will be scrapped. Tell the residents to stop too.”

“Yes, yes?”

It wasn’t strange for Camilla to say something like this.

This project of building a road on Mt. Waglu was shared only with Camilla.

She asked back, expressing concern.

“Master. I’m sorry, but I’d like to ask the reason. Even if you proceed with this project right now and proceed with transactions with other territories, it will be late… The reason you are canceling it…”

I didn’t finish the sentence, but I understand what you wanted to say.

“I understand you are worried. They must have no idea what they were thinking because they were canceling it in a situation where it wasn’t enough to proceed like this. But I’m not trying to back out of that business without thinking. I have no intention of giving up on Ruthmeyer.”

“Then… I dare to ask you at the risk of going off topic. Why did you cancel it?”

“Because I don’t have enough time.”

“Time?”

“The reason I became the lord of that territory was to gain the right to participate in the Eastern Noble Assembly. If you proceed with that project, it will be too late.”

If this project is cancelled, Ruthmire’s territory will come to an end.

If that’s not enough, it might become the second Shatrene territory.

In addition, there is a possibility that this notoriety will fall on Karssein and an irreversible situation may arise.

But what is more urgent than that is time.

‘If the right to attend that meeting disappears, it’s a bad ending.’

The Shatrene territory’s ill feelings toward Karssein are growing day by day.

You don’t know when, where, or how you will die.

There was even a bad ending in the game where you were killed by the villagers if you left things too far out of nowhere.

So, the time needs to be shortened.

By any means necessary.

“Well… I didn’t plan on revealing it now, but it would be okay if it was just you, Camilla.”

“Yes?”

I drew a straight line on the drawing as if to show it off.

And he even held out the document right next to her as if showing off.

The moment Camilla looked at the two, she gasped! And I took a deep breath.

“Shh. Got it?”

There was nothing more to explain.

***

‘oh my god…’

Camilla, who came out of Karssein’s room with her head down, still felt as if a large hammer had been hit on her head.

Considering the situation Ruthmire was in, the plan itself to build a road by carving Mt. Wagluo to get to another territory was not something that could be easily attempted.

It was a choice that could only be made after carefully studying Ruthmire’s territory and not missing its blind spots.

But withdrawing it wasn’t something worth trying.

This is because it seemed clear that if something was wrong, Ruthmayer would become the second Shatren and attack Karssein.

Nevertheless, Carcein did not give up on this decision.

Providing reasonable grounds for this.

Creating a formula from an unexpected source.

The answer to this difficult task was to reduce time while meeting two conditions.

As she walked down the hallway in a daze, Camilla thought about that conversation again and again.

Then, suddenly, a voice catches Camilla’s distracted attention.

-match!

Tasha claps her hands in front of Camilla, who was walking in a daze, to wake her up.

“Camilla. Your mind is somewhere else.”

“…!”

It was her mother, Tasha.

But now she is the head maid, not the mother.

Tasha raised her voice and scolded Camilla loudly.

“I don’t know what kind of conversation you had with Master, but you are Master Karssein’s dedicated maid. But what should I do if my mind is elsewhere?”

Even though she is my daughter, I should have scolded her more loudly instead of accepting her into my arms.

Camilla finally came to her senses and lowered her head.

“Sorry. I will behave properly.”

“Yes. Don’t do anything that will be a nuisance to you. Camilla.”

“I will keep this in mind. Chief maid.”

Thanks to this, Camilla came to her senses and immediately set out to carry out Carcein’s instructions.

Contrary to Camilla, Tasha had to go to Karssein’s room with a heart full of worry.

Tasha speaks while knocking on Karssein’s door.

“Master Karssein. I know it’s a busy time, but I ordered you to call me.”

***

Not long after sending Camilla off, I received a call from Tasha, the head maid.

In fact, I was also waiting to see when it would arrive.

▶Event occurs!◀

▶An event has occurred where luxury is prohibited.◀

▶You must go to the designated location and complete the options with a specific character.◀

[Designated location: Arina’s office]

As you can see from the name of the event that luxury is prohibited, it is about money.

It cannot be said that it is only Ruthmire, but after solving Chapter 1, Karssein will receive a significant amount of money every month.

However, this money will be lost no matter which main episode you proceed in Chapter 2, which causes this event to occur.

This can be seen as a limitation of the system to inform players that even if a large amount of money is received, a significant penalty will be imposed.

‘It’s so contradictory. It would be nice if he could at least spend money because he was a noble, but even that was blocked.’

Well, anyway, I shouldn’t complain, I should go.

You can’t just ignore this event, and if you want to check the tooltip to see how much money you will be penalized for, you have no choice but to proceed with this event.

After getting dressed, I looked at Tasha being polite and said I would go now.

“Master? Where are you going?”

“Didn’t Arina call me?”

“No, master. It wasn’t Miss Arina, it was my wife who called me.”

“…your mother?”

I tilted my head.

The existing development is Arina’s call, not Isabella’s.

If the duke’s money was used, it is obvious that Arina, who has a hand in finances, would notice this fact, and from an in-game perspective, it is perfect for raising options with a development that points out Karssein’s extravagance.

But Isabella’s call here…

Well, that’s enough. First, let’s turn off the event and think about it.

“Where should I go?”

“He asked to meet at the sponsorship. What should the maids and servants who follow?”

“Keep it all.”

You never know. If other family members hear about Karsein’s extravagance, it is bound to sound negative in one way or another.

It would have been better to order Tasha, a person friendly to Karssein, to follow this line.

Tasha followed my instructions and took all the maids and servants, and I went to visit Isabella alone.

And soon, a brightly shining object appeared on the road to Huwon.

“There is a memorial in a place like this…?”

I’m not sure what kind of memorial it is.

However, it will be necessary. Either way.

-Tiring!

▶Obtained the Crumpled Report Card Memorial!◀

Blinking before my eyes.

The location did not change.

Sponsorship where it originally stood. There, a woman is using a spray bottle to water the plants she grows as a hobby.

It was Isabella.

When I was younger than now.

***

“Mom!”

A girl runs to her mother with her hair flying.

“Flora. I told you that if you run around like that, you’ll get hurt.”

“Hee hee. It won’t hurt!”

Isabella raised her eyebrows and stroked her youngest daughter’s blonde hair as if she couldn’t stop her.

Then Flora slightly moved away and showed it to her mother.

“Ta-da! mom. Look at this? You guessed it right a lot, right?”

“Hehe. Did you study hard?”

“Yes! So I brought it to show my mom!”

Even though Flora is missing her teeth and can’t even pronounce words properly, she came here because she wanted to show off, which is cute.

Isabella lightly kissed her youngest child’s forehead with a smile.

“Do your best next time too?”

“Yes! Hehe.”

Meanwhile, two sisters approached.

As Isabella grew younger, the two sisters also grew younger.

“Ugh. Do you think our youngest would rather brag to her mom than brag to her older sisters?”

“True. Claire, why don’t you say you want to brag too.”

“What, what?!”

-Shock!

“Gasp! Oh, sister!”

“Claire also studied hard at Mrs. Dorothy’s class this time, and got these grades.”

“I’m proud. Mrs. Dorothy’s class must be quite difficult.”

“Oh, really. I didn’t bring it for this…”

Claire crosses her arms calmly and looks away.

Looking at that, Arina and Isabella smiled faintly.

“Arina. What happened to you?”

“Yes?”

“You studied hard too, right? Everyone deserves praise.”

As if she had no choice, Arina also presented her report card.

The number of questions incorrectly answered is significantly lower as the oldest child is older.

“Big sister rarely does anything wrong!”

“Wow. Why did you just take my report card away? My sister too.”

“No. Now, there should be no mistake at all. It wasn’t enough.”

“Humility is good, but hard work should be recognized. Arina.”

“Yes. We will improve it further in the future. Mother.”

Arina also briefly responded with satisfaction.

It was a friendly atmosphere.

The sight of the entire family gathering together to reveal their report cards little by little was as warm as the sun shining down.

To that extent, a warm and friendly warmth flowed from the sponsorship.

However, if there is a sun, there is also a shadow.

In a shady place, a boy who could not join them quietly left the place.

In a place that will not be seen later.

In a shady place where no one knows.

He secretly started digging the ground.

When the boy loosened his grip on the ground to dig, the object fell helplessly.

What she was holding tightly was also a piece of paper, just like the sisters’.