episode_0157

At this symposium, the mother’s concerns grew as a clause was added stating that the head of the household could not provide any direct or indirect help to prevent cheating.

I knew that, so I came up with a good plan with Claire so my mother wouldn’t worry. When I got off the carriage and relayed the plan, my mother readily agreed.

Everything that needed to be conveyed was conveyed through this.

‘Is that guy the only one left?’

It was Karssein who was probably completely unaware of this situation.

After asking them to stay in the carriage for a while, it seems that the three of them talked separately and then returned, so it is not strange for Karssein to ask what they did when they came back.

Even though I had Flora by my side… you might be suspicious.

It seemed better to cover it with appropriate words.

however.

“It looks like the story is over?”

When I opened the carriage door, surprisingly, Karsein seemed to know nothing.

There is no dissatisfaction or suspicion.

If it were in the past, I would have spoken out sooner.

Rather, it was strange to be quiet.

‘…No way, did you overhear something?’

While Arina was doubting that, Isabella smiled slightly and approached Karssein.

“Okay. I was going to ask what you guys were talking about… but it turned out that Flora was asking Carcein to solve a problem.”

“I was told to wait, but waiting was boring. I just taught you a little bit.”

“Hehe. so? It seems like all the writing utensils I’m using now are old. Should I exchange them for better ones?”

“It is done.”

Isabella responded just as she had said in advance.

It was the best way to attract Karssein’s attention right now.

As she watched the conversation with her mother like that, the air of suspicion that had been rising in Arina stopped as quickly as a light drizzle.

‘but. ‘What did you hear?’

It was too big of a leap to hear it and pretend not to know.

If the distance from the carriage was not that far, I might have heard a voice, but it was only my mother’s voice. No other content was included.

You have to be far away from the pillar to hear it… How far is it from the carriage? At that distance, it cannot be reached with normal hearing.

At least using mana. It is impossible to eavesdrop unless you strengthen your hearing.

‘If Karssein had handled mana, Claire and I would have felt it a long time ago. This doesn’t make sense.’

After Karssein learned the mana training method without anyone knowing, the difficulty of sense amplification is quite high, and it can be controlled secretly to the point where it does not reach Claire or herself?

That can’t be possible.

Recently, my body has improved and I have gained physique. My health has changed noticeably compared to before, and I’ve become consistent in taking care of my body to the point where the ladies send me invitations at least once, but mana isn’t one of those areas.

It would be much more reasonable to say that Karssein became more patient as he matured and became an adult.

When Isabella seemed to have caught Carcein’s attention to some extent, Arina spoke calmly.

“Mother. I think it would be better to go in slowly.”

“Hmm. Has it already been that long?”

“There is still some room left, but it would be better to go in early.”

Although the dukedom is one family, when the test begins, each family is divided.

If that was going to be the case, it would have been better for the operative family to gather in one place, sit down, and organize their thoughts about the exam content.

Right then.

“Okay. That would be better─”

“I’m sorry, but I’ll stop by somewhere else for a moment and then move on.”

Carcein raised his hand and interrupted Isabella.

Since it had been announced in advance that the entire family would enter the meeting hall together, there were no differing opinions, but Karssein was the only exception.

If this were to happen, an annoying situation could have arisen.

“Carsein. If that happens, our mother will have to cut us off twice and see us off. Just go with me when I go?”

“Arina.”

Isabella called out the eldest child’s name, warned him, and gently shook his head.

“But, mother.”

Isabella shakes her head again.

It meant not to do that.

“Wouldn’t it be okay to leave one seat for the duchess? Leave a message to the surrounding nobles in advance and ask them to leave a message.”

“…Yes.”

“Okay then, Karssein. Come back. I’ll be waiting a little longer until then.”

Isabella had to see her off twice, but she didn’t really care about that.

Karsein left with a brief reply that he would return on time.

‘Do you know who would fall for such a trick?’

▶Would you like to go to the conference hall with your family?

[ 1. Yes. ]

[ 2. No. ]☑

***

▶Emergency mission cleared.◀

▶Achievement: 53%◀

At first, it was a tutorial on how to use mana, so I decided to focus on somehow increasing my proficiency.

Amplifying hearing was not easy as sense amplification was said to be the most difficult mana usage method in the game. It required a lot of concentration, so I had to concentrate and concentrate again.

But I lost concentration midway.

That ambiguous achievement figure of 53% was because I did not eavesdrop on the conversation until the end.

But how can I stay focused?

I was bound to lose my concentration.

I thought there would be a rule in the symposium that if two or more people collaborate, points would be deducted based on age.

However, as I was taking the deduction, I couldn’t help but laugh when I heard that Karssein had a plan to make it easier for me to pass this test.

How absurd it was.

I almost got caught by Flora because I was laughing out loud instead of suppressing it.

It’s good that I can pass this test.

But, are you going to carry out Arina’s plan and pass my test because of collaboration?

“That can never be said. That is.”

It’s about borrowing the power of the duke family. I’m getting your help.

I don’t want any help from you in this damn house.

The easy path is clearly visible, but I don’t take that path.

If I were to receive help from those family members who remind me of my present life, I would rather choose not to receive help even if it means walking down a thorny path.

So what should we do?

It had to be completely destroyed.

Arina’s plan.

I immediately moved my gaze to the status window.

▶You must enter the Eastern Noble Conference Hall within the time limit!◀

▶Timer: 35 minutes 41 seconds◀

“Is there about 35 minutes left?”

It was a time that could be said to be ample.

Since I have never raised my reputation, I cannot receive systematic help, but fortunately the conference room is not very dangerous and the other nobles are also busy and tense, so their interest in me is low.

This was the best situation to use as free action time.

“Okay. There are so many ways to completely break that plan from here.”

Even though the nobles are said to be busy and nervous, there are some who are not like that.

The nobles gathered in the Spring Outing episode did not have a very pessimistic view of this symposium.

It’s not that difficult if you go out and trouble them.

Because there’s a trigger in this building.

When Karsein enters a certain area and meets a noble, friction arises. I once had an experience where I was captivated by the sight of a hidden item, and the intimacy between Arina and Claire dropped for no reason.

Is intimacy decreasing in the current situation?

That’s actually good news. I can fall out with them.

Here, a choice will appear, but if you choose it incorrectly, Arina will be furious and will not intervene in Karssein’s test.

Of course, Claire is still there, but I can handle that on my own.

“Cancer Cancer. It’s okay as long as you’re not part of the Vagrand duchy, right?”

I deserved to participate in this symposium even without them.

where. Let’s go vent our anger.

▶This location is a restricted area.◀

[Time limit: 10 minutes]

***

One by one, nobles begin to fill the conference hall, where all the seats were empty.

Until the duke’s arrival, most of the seats had been empty, but now that it was not long before the symposium announcement began, everyone had taken their seats.

“Tsk! When is this kid coming? ”

Arina, who had been watching the clock in the hall, clicked her tongue.

There are already about 3 minutes left. Karsein should have been in by now.

However, there still seemed to be no sign of Karssein being seen on this seat reserved for the sons of the Duke of Bagland to sit in a row.

“Hmm, hmm. There were some seats left.”

“…”

“Why are you doing that? Lady Arina.”

“…Nothing.”

Eventually, someone else took his place.

Pathetic child.

I can’t believe I wasted so much time and wasted the space I had left on purpose.

Arina sighed in frustration.

“If I’m going to do this, I’m going to drag you by force, even if it means grabbing you by the collar.”

“Sister. are you okay. If I designate you as a collaborator anyway, you can let me know at that time.”

“…That child is causing trouble to you as well, just like his mother.”

“That’s it. What kind of trouble is that?”

“There is an older sister and a younger sister, but I can explain too!”

“They say so?”

“Ha. Okay.”

Although her younger siblings said it was okay, Arina was very dissatisfied with the situation.

I thought I had become a little more dignified.

I had suggested drawing a family portrait on a spring outing, as if to ease my mother’s worries. It was something to praise.

Not only that, but the Ruthmeyer estate was also like that. There was no noise in any incident, and because he had such insight, I thought that the reason he achieved great success was because Karssein reflected on the events of the Chatrene territory and thought differently.

I heard that they caught a wanted criminal out of consideration for the people of the territory. It was commendable that he received the letter in the morning and brought Radiel with him.

So this plan was made.

Karsein deserves it too.

At this symposium, I became someone who could proudly spread my shoulders as a member of the duke family.

There is nothing strange about accepting them as part of the family, so I tried to help them.

‘But why are you having an accident like this again?’

Arina’s thoughts changed immediately.

In the end, this guy is just a troublemaker.

Why don’t you give it a try?

This symposium had a particularly large number of system changes. As the imperial family had predicted a major change, the existing regulations were expected to be greatly distorted, and if they did not plan in advance, prepare, and organize their opinions, even the operatives could be left behind.

For the sake of the family’s honor, such a thing should not happen, but I have no intention of helping him until he realizes his mistake.

Right then.

Karssein has appeared.

“Why was that guy like that?”

“That bastard…!”

Arina could not help but widen her eyes.

That is not the seat of the Vagrand Duke family.