episode_0098

Just a moment ago, the cold wind had gone and a warm air current was rising from between the hats.

However, this warm air current disappeared before it was even created.

For some reason, it felt as if a cold wind had blown from Karsein.

With that one hand gesture.

Because she was a little surprised, Isabella asked once more.

“Are you offended to hear that? Carcein.”

“Not at all. Because you are absolutely right.”

“…so.”

It seems like he thought that for a moment because he pushed his hand away.

Why did I have such a misunderstanding for a moment? It’s not like Karssein’s attitude was crooked.

The way he obediently acknowledged and accepted his mistakes was clearly different from the past.

Also, if you see that he accepts criticism as is, without making excuses or criticizing every single word, there is no problem at all.

Lastly, it was a simple question rather than giving room for resistance. Wasn’t it all about whether that was the end?

‘I guess I’ve become a bit more sensitive too.’

Isabella shook her head inwardly, thinking she was thinking about nothing.

Feeling sorry, I change the path of my hand that was trying to caress her cheek and try stroking Karssein’s hand.

“In fact, that kind of money is more than enough to cover the duke’s business. No matter how you make it, your pocket money is more likely to come from profits from various businesses than from the residents of the territory. I wanted to raise awareness about money, so please don’t be offended.”

“As I said before, I don’t have any upset thoughts.”

“So. I feel so proud.”

okay. It was different from the old days.

There is no Karsein yelling that my money was allocated to me.

There is no Karsein who will get angry and ask if he can’t use that money properly, and there is no Karsein who will shout that he is not free compared to his two older sisters.

Karssein, who had grown up as a Bagland, was already very different from those days.

Thanks to this, Isabella was able to confide in peace.

“As for the Eastern Noble Council… I can no longer help directly. But don’t worry. What kind of people are your sisters? It will be more than enough help.”

Of course, Arina had to threaten to deprive Karssein of his right to participate in the Eastern Noble Assembly, but it wouldn’t be that harsh. Just like now, I did put some effort into it.

Therefore, if he gets a little help from his two sisters, Karssein will be able to pass this test without any problems.

If so, you only need to be careful about one thing.

“Don’t worry about the Shatrene territory. You just need to focus on your exam. Carcein.”

Shatrene territory.

Past trauma may remain.

I can’t forget that time, and Karsein may be cornered.

Isabella had to shake off that anxiety first.

“Even though things turned out that way, Claire is sending part of the money she earned through the boutique business as a support fund. There is not much talk from the Shatren territory either, so prepare step by step.”

Without needing to think about it too complicatedly, part of the money Claire earns is going into support funds.

Since the Shatren side was receiving this support and reducing their resentment toward Karssein, all they had to do was put aside until the territory was restored.

But suddenly Karssein said something strange.

“I remember the old days. This sponsorship has been providing water in the past.”

“When giving water…?”

“At that time, I dug up the garden I had been cultivating with my hands covered in dirt. Do you remember?”

“That’s right… I do remember though…”

It was a day like today when my three daughters came to me and handed me their report cards while I was waiting at the sponsorship.

But, why are you asking this?

When Isabella did not continue her sentence and showed a questioning look, Carcein readily answered.

“The reason I sold the land at that time was to bury my poor report card there.”

***

Karssein’s grades are a 10,000-point report card with no mistakes. Unlike my two older sisters and one younger sister.

Of course, getting everything right doesn’t mean you did better, as the learning areas are different compared to your age.

Since the four basic operations are not comparable to quadratic equations or exponential logarithmic functions, and even the quadratic equations and exponential logarithmic functions are not comparable to integration, statistics, geometry, and vectors, it is right to consider the level.

However, if it is a report card obtained by learning all of those things at the same time, how should it be evaluated?

I would calmly say that I am far beyond those three.

Rather than learning the same things over the same amount of time, they learned everything they needed to learn within a limited amount of time.

The report card I received like that.

A report card obtained despite discrimination.

That’s it.

Karssein truly had a report card worthy of praise.

The words contained in this paper ball were not shabby, but evidence of brilliant efforts.

So, I will lie.

At least these people are not the ones who will appreciate Karssein’s efforts.

no. They shouldn’t know.

Without knowing until the end. You have to make it so that you don’t know anything.

At least I think so.

“I tried to bury my report card in the ground… That’s what happened.”

Isabella shook her head and squeezed my hand.

“People can make as many mistakes as they want. Even in learning, there can be many mistakes. I have no intention of looking at your growth process in a negative light.”

Likewise, there is no need to scold me.

she says

“You must have suffered a lot because of that at this Eastern Noble Meeting. okay. Don’t tell my Arina. If you tell this old story, the child will easily accept it.”

-Tiring!

[ 1. Then, please be sure to tell Arina. I’m worried about my authority. ]

[ 2. Please tell Claire, not Arina. Claire is also sending support funds to the Chatrene territory. ]

[ 3. Not necessary. ]

Originally, the answer would have been number 2.

Sometimes, hints are written in the options without any warning.

Common sense tells us that if there is no one taking care of the Shatrene territory that Karssein ruined, then a dead trigger would have arrived quickly.

Therefore, that is the correct answer.

Since Claire is sending support money to the Chatrene territory to clean up Karssein’s poop, it would have been much easier to get her help.

But I don’t pick.

[ 3. Not necessary. ]☑

“No need.”

“…Carcein?”

“What would be the point of barely passing the test of the Eastern Noble Council with the help of Arina or Claire? If I solve it that way, I will stay here forever.”

“Carsein…”

“And so is the Duchess’ power.”

He pushed Isabella’s hands away.

“This is a problem I have to solve myself. If I can’t directly improve my shabby grades, I have no choice but to stand still. And this situation is the same. I won’t change if I only rise through the power of the duke family or the power of people around me. Isn’t it?”

Isabella’s slightly opened mouth narrowed.

There was also information obtained from the options.

I said it without hesitation.

“Support money that Claire was sending to the territory. Please return them all to me.”

“What? What is that…!”

“Shouldn’t you pay it back straight? Even though my money is the duke’s money, I am borrowing Claire’s personal funds to cover up the matter. At least it would be right for me to solve it myself.”

“If you proceed like that, all your pocket money will be gone. Claire is spending more money there than expected.”

I guess so.

It was said that the Chatrene estate had reached a point where it would be difficult to recover.

If we were to provide support at a level to feed them, Karsein, who has no income, would have to pour in all his pocket money.

However, even that doesn’t matter.

It’s the Duke’s money and money I have to repay.

“Let’s think of it as punishment and accept it.”

“Punishment… Karssein, you…”

“Authority to participate in the Eastern Noble Council and exams to be taken there. I will solve everything on my own. I also have no intention of becoming an animal that only eats food in the duke’s house forever.”

After saying that, I said I would just leave.

Isabella said nothing more to me.

After hearing that it was okay to stop, I immediately turned my back, and the status window followed me instead of Isabella.

-Tiring!

▶Hidden episode. I cleared the crumpled report card!◀

▶We succeeded in bringing about a result that went beyond the options!◀

■Compensation

[ ??? ]

‘Is this another hidden episode?’

This time, a hidden episode that I didn’t even know I started was cleared automatically.

The compensation window was extremely shabby.

By choosing this option as a player, not only Isabella’s power but also the help of Arina and Claire have been rejected.

However, an empty reward with only me left was no better than a real reward.

The reward is that little by little we are cutting ties with the Duke family. Then what other reward can there be?

To be honest, it was the most rewarding reward I have ever received.

This part is a little frustrating because it feels like I’ve had that experience twice.

Meanwhile, I take a quick glance at the progress window.

▶An event where luxury is prohibited is in progress.◀

▶ Head to Arina’s office and talk to her. ◀

‘ah. right. ‘It was Arina who solved this event, right?’

Meeting Isabella in sponsorship does not mean clearing this event.

That means there’s a good chance you’ll have to experience one more level of shit.

It’s true that I got emotional and got irritated, but this is also a fleeting emotion.

I left the sponsorship with the thought that I should just shake it off.

however.

As soon as I left the sponsorship, I was suddenly grabbed by the arm.

“Carsein. Why did you do that?”

Pink hair. Eyes raised fiercely.

It was Claire.

Why is he meeting me here? The person you need to meet to resolve the event is probably Arina.

At that moment, the status window came back on.

-Tiring!

▶Hidden rewards are revealed!◀

■Compensation

[You will be able to receive help from people around you in the next event. ]

[ With this effect, Claire overhears the conversation with Isabella! ]

‘I overheard that.’

▶Additional events will occur due to the revealed rewards!◀

▶Clare’s intimacy may change due to events.◀

[Current intimacy: 47%]

I don’t know what’s going on, but the status window is sending me additional events, one way or another.

An event like this in the existing development? Of course not.

I don’t know of a situation where Claire grabs my arm and has to end the conversation with a choice even though I don’t know what’s going on.

However, the fact that Claire overheard it is not a big problem.

Just answer the same.

-Tiring!

It’s not much different from Isabella.

Claire also has a look in her eyes that has a lot to say to me. I’m probably thinking of pointing out something I don’t like in a similar way.

“What are you so dissatisfied with?”

I waited for Claire’s reaction with a calm expression.

“You idiot! If you hadn’t told your mom straight, you wouldn’t have been scolded!”

Claire shouted in frustration.

“Your money was used to buy the Ruthmire estate. If you had just told your mom that straight up, she wouldn’t have scolded you, but are you really going to say you didn’t know that?! No!”

It was true that the voice was very displeased, as expected.

But, it’s this way.

Then the answer is this.

[ 1. Why do you care about that? ]☑

“Why do you care about that?”