episode_0126

The original development was to stay in Rusmeier, stop by Chatelaine, and wait for Isabella, not Arina, to call Carcein.

If things continue like this, not only Arina but also Isabella will be scolded for not having been notified of staying out.

However, after seeing this memorial, my thoughts changed.

Carcein tried to hide the fact that he was in a glass bottle containing indigo oral medicine, but ended up being caught by Claire and couldn’t even use his hands.

That was the worst part of my current situation.

He didn’t even reveal that he had become the lord of Ruthmire.

He did not tell us what he was doing while ruling the territory.

He even continued his dealings with the Marquis of Iferos, so the situation is not much different from then.

So, it was not the time to stay in Ruthmeier.

Before this deal was cut off. It would have been better to go back to the Duke’s house and get angry.

When we return to the Duke’s house, Arina will go on a rampage, asking what the hell this is all about.

Isabella will also be scolded for staying out without notice.

Claire will watch this situation from the side and scold you.

Flora would giggle and scoff at me getting scolded.

That was my future.

But, it’s not that scary.

That was part of everyday life for me too.

You might say it’s a really shitty game to have to go through something like this twice, but it was like everyday life for me.

Intimacy? Come down a little.

I have no intention of becoming friends with this family anyway.

I don’t care because it doesn’t go down to dangerous levels. Even if that’s the case, it’s just a matter of recovering in the next episode.

So there was no need to give room for the worst situation to happen like during Memorial.

All you have to do is explain what happened without hiding anything, accept the anger calmly, and make what the family wants come true.

Just like it always has been.

I just need to get ready to leave this house.

-Tiring!

As I was about to arrive at the Duke’s house, a system message appeared.

It was news that Episode IV had been cleared.

Thanks to this, as I chose to return to the Duke’s residence, I also received a report that Claire was returning to the Duke’s residence.

“Yes. There must be all four of you. So you won’t just pour out your anger on me?”

I smiled and grabbed the reins.

***

As we reached the Duke’s house, Heron looked at me and lowered his head.

After that, Arina looked very angry with her eyes narrowed, and Shayden was sighing, probably because he had just met me.

And as expected.

▶A late return home penalty applies.◀

▶I was out for a long time. Penalties for going out are strengthened.◀

▶The stay-out-of-night penalty applies!◀

The penalty for going out is worse than returning home late.

A more severe staying out penalty appeared in the system message.

“You know I have a lot to say to you, Karssein.”

Arina threatened me in a low voice.

I’m used to this anyway.

I was prepared for our intimacy to be diminished.

“Go back to your room, wash up, and dress neatly. And come down to the restaurant.”

Arina answered briefly and then turned around.

It was Arina’s request, which I was well aware of, including going back to my room, washing up, and dressing neatly.

And is the designated location a restaurant?

If you’re not careful, you could end up in a situation where you’re like a dog getting hit with food.

The sea I expected anyway.

It seemed like the real fight was starting from there, so I didn’t pay any attention and got off the horse.

Then Shaden, the attending physician, approached and asked worriedly.

“I clearly told you that it would be better to rest a little longer… Did Lady Claire not tell you properly?”

Considering that the vial was there, it appears that it was Shayden who Claire called.

“No. You heard it right.”

“But how can you walk so briskly in Ruthmeier… Your body is hurt. It would be better to tell the lady in advance and get some rest.”

Shayden said that if anything, he would personally report his health condition and ask for the next scolding.

In response, Heron helped.

“I also think the same as Shayden. young master. Since I’m going to ask a question with this friend, why don’t you rest a little more in your room?”

Judging from their reactions, it seemed like they already knew.

From the moment I returned to the Duke’s residence, I would hear bitter criticism.

But I don’t care.

“That’s it. Even so, it’s just nagging.”

Shayden sighed loudly.

“Master Karssein…”

“Just because I hear a few words like that doesn’t mean my body will get damaged.”

Then Heron also sighed deeply.

The sigh was so deep that even my ears could hear it as I was walking towards the mansion.

Washing my body didn’t take long.

Changing clothes was shorter.

Thanks to this, I was able to get out of the room and head to the restaurant faster.

‘Am I the last?’

Isabella, Arina, and Flora were already sitting in their seats.

I sat down and spoke calmly.

“The reason why I stayed out longer was simply because I was in a bad mood.”

“What?”

Arina’s eyebrows twitch.

On the contrary, Flora was looking at me with trembling eyes.

“Huh. Are you saying that you stayed out at the Duke’s house for that period of time without notice simply because you were in a bad mood?”

With a puzzled expression on her face, Arina asked me one more time if that was true.

And I,

“uh.”

He gave a brief affirmation.

“…Is that really true? Carcein.”

What I would say to Isabella’s question is the same.

“Yes. I just didn’t come in because I was annoyed.”

“Now, wait a minute! You…!”

“Following you only hurt my feelings. Flora. Is that why you stayed out because you were annoyed?”

Cut off any room for excuses early on.

And getting hit definitely hurts less than getting hit.

“Lord Ruthmire is me. It is my intention to live in that territory, and it is also my intention to continue the transaction. I don’t know what went wrong so they sent Claire to bring me back.”

Now Arina is going to be really excited.

I would have to point out each and every mistake, and Isabella would cover her face with her palms, thinking that he had caused an accident again. Claire isn’t around so she can’t scold her, but Flora is probably giggling.

That’s what I did anyway.

‘Quickly scold me. ‘I’ll just hit it roughly and clean it up.’

I was waiting for my family’s reaction with a sad expression.

however.

-smart.

“Madam. Lady Claire and a guest have arrived.”

A guest has arrived.

***

“Miss Claire. Arrived─”

Before the coachman could finish his words, Claire got out of the carriage and started running towards the mansion.

“Miss Claire?”

“Heron. What is Carcein?”

“It’s been a while since you came in, but…”

“Oh, crazy! Are you saying you’re already in?”

Even though I was urging the coachman to run so fast, I couldn’t help but say harsh words at the fact that Karssein arrived first.

“You have time to wash and change clothes, so you should be heading down to the restaurant by now.”

“Really? Ha, Mr. That foolish bastard. I’m glad. We can stop it now.”

Someone pointedly pointed out something to Claire.

“Uh huh. What if I use such harsh words? Claire.”

“…Arsien?”

Arsien, who had not been in sight because he was in a hurry, was here.

“We must maintain our dignity. You shouldn’t use such harsh words in the Duke of Bagland, the most noble of nobles. What will other nobles say?”

“Why are you here?”

As Claire asked with a puzzled expression, forgetting that there were more eyes to see, Arcienne laughed, pushing back her silver hair.

“Hmm. I’m reluctant to say that right away. Oh, did I mention that the entire Duke family is gathering at the restaurant? Claire, it looks like you’ll be heading to the restaurant soon too.”

“That’s true, but…”

Claire avoided eye contact as if reluctant to speak.

A situation would unfold where Karssein would soon be scolded, and it was not a good idea to show it to Arsien.

“It’s been a while since I’ve had a meal at Duke Bagland’s house. Should we go in quickly?”

“Huh? Ah, Arcien! Hey, let’s go together!”

Without Claire having time to stop him, Arcien was walking toward the restaurant.

The two people arrived at the restaurant like that.

Isabella, who was the first to see that the guest coming through the door was Arcien, stood up immediately.

“Meet Princess Arcien.”

Arina, Flora, and Karssein were no exception.

They immediately stood up and showed courtesy to the imperial guests.

And Arsien, who was watching, noticed the changes in Carcein.

‘Hoo. My body has changed quite a bit. Also, the manners are very good.’

Even with the naked eye, I could see that the muscles were much more swollen than before.

Harnier probably taught etiquette himself.

Perhaps that’s why there was nothing to find fault with.

not only…

The other side also changed a lot.

‘This is going to be an uproar at this Eastern Noble Meeting.’

Arsien chuckles and orders him to stop raising his head.

“I’m sorry. I apologize for coming here without even giving you a message. However, there is a good reason why I came to meet you. I came here for important work, both from the imperial family and as an inspector of this Eastern Noble Meeting.”

-Drop.

Isabella continued speaking as she pulled out the chair next to Carcein, who was sitting on the outermost side.

“So, it’s been a while since I’d like to have a meal together and talk about it. Would that be okay?”

There is nothing unnatural about that action.

But in Arsien’s eyes, it looked good.

‘As expected, you have no idea. Even though something serious like this happened.’

The duke’s unnaturalness seemed to be completely unaware of this fact.

***

“Mmm. Chef Bagland’s skills are still intact. In the past, I used to come here often and eat here.”

“I’m glad the food suits the princess’s taste.”

“Baghland’s food has never been to my taste. Didn’t the duchess and ladies always pay a lot of attention?”

“Such praise again.”

“Oh my. It’s true.”

With Arsien’s appearance, the heavy atmosphere from just a moment ago disappeared completely.

This place, which should have been a conversation close to an interrogation or hearing, had already been converted into a meal place.

‘It would be best to put this aside.’

I couldn’t help it.

If he brings up that topic again in front of the princess, he is going to criticize Arina for ruining the family’s prestige.

I just want to draw a line between my actions and maintain the deal between Ruthmeyer and Ipheros and eliminate other variables, but if I do that, things that shouldn’t happen for no reason will happen, and the variables will actually increase.

So, I decided to remain silent until the conversation with the princess was over.

however.

The topic suddenly changed.

“But, does everyone know that fact? The western front that defends the demon beasts has become a little stronger.”

“I heard about it. I was in a situation where I needed aggregate materials while dealing with demonic beasts on the Western Front, and I heard there was someone who finally supplied them.”

“I heard that too. As for money, the imperial family collected taxes to support it, but I heard that there was a shortage of aggregate materials…”

Arina and Isabella responded.

This is something those two people don’t know yet. As long as I don’t say it out loud.

‘…no way.’

At that moment, Arcien smiled faintly.

“It’s not just about selling aggregates. A new construction method was discovered.”

-Tiring!

▶As a reward for exceeding the selection options, the princess, Arsien Rehern Peselos, has been designated as a helper!◀

▶Arsien noticed the duke’s residence’s unnaturalness!◀

▶Under Arcien’s protection, the first penalty is reduced!◀