episode_0159

The main episode started with the completion of the hidden episode.

From then on, the game began to unfold as it was.

Arsien was explaining the regulations that had been changed or added at the 21st Eastern Noble Meeting and decreed that the nobles’ grades be evaluated more strictly and in detail.

Thanks to this, voices of concern began to arise one by one from nobles here and there.

“No matter what, don’t you think too much has changed?”

“It’s not just a matter of change. The added and deleted provisions alone make the existing methods completely unusable.”

“So… we have to at least cultivate new land? We can’t even borrow the power of the head of the family from this Eastern Noble Meeting?”

“Anyway, I think the imperial family is making too unreasonable demands. If this is the way to achieve results…”

-bang!

In response to this complaint, Arsien bangs a hammer and demands silence.

“The theme of this meeting is to devise ways to make the lives of the people of the empire more prosperous and enriched. But, are you still planning to choose only the failed methods and let the years pass like the past and make the future stay in the present?”

-bang!

Arcien slammed his fist down.

At the same time, the magic tool radiated light and spread the map of the empire in the air, and tightly organized data appeared above the center of the conference hall.

“It’s truly amazing. While trade volume increases every year, production and supply remain the same. They tried to change the situation through systems and policies, but in reality, they only flashed at the time and had no influence. Isn’t this the result of receiving grades through such trickery and focusing only on the imperial exams? Even after seeing this, are you going to tell us to leave those regulations in place?”

Arcien then raised his voice and gave quite strong criticism.

“The so-called nobles truly have no shame. After eating the rust and blood and sweat of the people of the empire, they are now afraid of showing failure in front of the imperial family!”

The nobles, who had been trying to express their dissatisfaction just a moment ago, keep their mouths shut and there is silence.

After all, the royal family is the royal family?

He is overflowing with charisma. It felt like there was a lot of pressure on every word.

After silencing the nobles, he calmly returns to his original voice.

“What you have shown so far was nothing more than an illusion to protect your shallow ranking. It was a blindfolded management that could never be considered as managing a fiefdom. Because the lives of the people of the empire have not improved one bit since then. So let’s prove it properly this time. Are you really people who can be called nobles?”

Afterwards, Arcien continued his speech again.

From then on, explanations of the precautions, deductions, and prohibitions of the new systems continued in the conference room.

I kept watching to see if anything was different from the situation in the game…

There wasn’t much difference.

The point is that each person manages one territory. During this territory management period, you can perform all management events as a temporary lord, up to the point deduction factors or valid points during collaboration.

It was all the same as the text in the game I knew.

“This concludes the guide to the 21st Eastern Noble Meeting. We will take the time to choose a territory, so look carefully and think deeply about what strategy to use.”

Arsien’s speech ends with the sound of a hammer.

The nobles are in confusion and wondering which territory to choose.

That means it’s the same territory selection time for me…

-Tiring!

It also meant that it was time to proceed with the episode.

▶Episode V. The past that does not repeat is in progress.◀

▶Arina is coming soon.◀

‘I thought we were moving on to a hidden episode. ‘Isn’t that true?’

Well, I guess there’s nothing we can do.

but.

▶Because you have cleared the hidden episode, no options will appear and you will not be kicked out of the meeting room.◀

The current status window usually has a warning that you will be kicked out if you answer incorrectly, but this time, this sentence replaced that warning message.

The risk of being kicked out is zero.

The options don’t appear. Well, you just have to choose what you like and say it.

As I was roughly organizing what I wanted to say to Arina, Arcien, who had come down from the podium after finishing his speech, approached me and asked.

“Hmm. It looks like there was no prior agreement, right? When I see Lady Arina coming down in such a hurry.”

“Yes. what. I guess he’s coming to scold me. If it is as expected, they will ask how far you plan to bring down the honor of the Bagland Dukedom.”

Arsien paused for a moment after hearing those words.

“I can help you.”

“Yes?”

“You participated in this symposium as the lord of Ruthmire, not as a member of the Bagland duchy. If the intention is for the Shatren territory, I can stand as a witness.”

aha. I asked what he meant.

Did you mean that?

“There is no need for Her Majesty the Princess to go through such trouble.”

“…Confucius?”

“It is true that he participated as Lord Ruthmire, not as a member of the Vagrand duchy. It is true that I did it to take charge of the Chatrene territory. But, I don’t need that proof.”

“What does that mean? At this rate, it wouldn’t be surprising if your first sister got angry and kicked you out.”

“What. I won’t be kicked out of this conference hall, so you don’t have to worry.”

It’s proof and there’s nothing to do.

Anyway, I will only be perceived as a burden to that family.

All they had to do was claim that they had come up with the best agreement.

Before I knew it, the red ponytail was right in front of my nose.

It seems like he can’t show his expression because Arcien is in front of him, but I think I know what he’s thinking.

“Carcein.”

Arina’s eyes say “you have something to say to me?”.

I didn’t care and responded confidently.

“I didn’t do anything wrong?”

Arina, who was frowning at this, turned to Arcien first.

“Sorry. Her Royal Highness Princess Arcien. Because of family matters, if you have anything to say to Karssein, please postpone it for a while.”

“There is no need to delay. I just need to say it here.”

“…Carcein!”

“You might think it’s a family affair, but I don’t.”

“Ha. It’s in front of the princess. Carcein.”

Arina cautioned while touching her forehead.

“I’ll change places, so follow me. Quickly.”

“Why? It was obvious that he would just nag me for throwing the honor of the Vagrand Duke family into the ground.”

“…”

In the silence, Arina’s blue eyes shone brightly.

It was a look in his eyes that told him to follow me right away.

I laughed at Arina and answered.

“There’s no reason for me, who ruined the Shatren Territory, to not be there, right?”

-Tiring!

At that moment, not one, but two alarms rang.

***

As soon as the story of Shatren Territory came up, Arina was shocked and turned her head.

“…What are you saying right now?”

“The Shatren territory faced its worst harvest. That rich land has been ruined since my touch and shows no signs of recovery. So, when the grades are calculated, wouldn’t it be right for me to be in the lowest tier?”

Carcein then shrugged his shoulders and continued speaking as if there was no problem.

“The Duke of Vagrand has shown great results every year at the symposium. You, Claire, and Flora always deserve to be there. But, I’m not like that.”

“…”

“I am the only one who got the worst grades. It is something I must bear alone, not the Duke of Vagrand. Of course, I have to be there so as not to tarnish the duchy’s name. That’s why I was there, not as a member of the Duke of Bagland, but as a lord who owns a land called Rusmaier. I just accepted last year’s failed grades.”

I had nothing to say.

Because it was truly a straight argument.

“It’s the best agreement. I am not a member of the Vagrand duchy, but as the lord of Rusmire, I was given the opportunity from the lowest position. Then, the name of Duke Vagrand will not be tarnished, and I will learn more about the world through hardships as you said. I don’t think there’s any problem?”

At the same time, Karssein even confesses to having had an accident today and says that this claim is even more correct.

okay. These are all correct.

Carcein’s qualifications were sorely lacking in this symposium.

It was said that it was Shatren’s shame, so it is not strange to stay in the lowest level.

If Karssein accepts his grades as is and only exercises his authority as the lord of Rusmire in that position, it will naturally have no influence on the Bagland duchy.

In addition, Claire will not be in charge of collaboration deductions as Karssein. This year, the burden on Claire of having to handle Carcein’s share of points will be eliminated, and the concern about having to step forward if circumstances arise also disappears.

It’s an excellent agreement because the damage to the family will return to zero.

However, this unpleasant opinion gave Arina a sense of déjà vu.

It was very obvious what would happen to Karssein if he listened to those words.

“Other nobles will definitely keep you in check.”

“That’s my fault too. Even if there are checks, shouldn’t we accept it?”

“For the lower classes, the order of choosing a territory is also delayed. You can also take charge of a territory where conditions are not good.”

“Additional points are given when you achieve that level of performance, and unlike the existing system, there are more ways to earn points. I don’t think there is a problem because the balance is being achieved.”

“If you only have the authority of the lord of Rusmire, you will not be able to receive the power of the Duke of Bagland compared to other nobles! This means that you are at a disadvantage from the beginning when it comes to transactions, discussions, and agreements!”

“It’s rather good. Then, since I’m going alone, I won’t cause any damage to Bagland, right?”

Wow.

How can they accept each and every one of them like this?

Arina suddenly gritted her teeth.

“Why are you willing to go through so much trouble? I just meant to make you realize your shortcomings and make you realize your mistakes. I didn’t mean to tell you to suffer by carrying a burden that you don’t have!”

It was my hope that you would fill up your knowledge little by little as you grew older, and it was not my intention to make you go through such tremendous hardships. never.

Even though I shouted, showing my true feelings.

“It’s not an empty burden. It’s a burden I created.”

Carcein did not give up his opinion until the end.

As soon as I heard those words, heat rose from my whole body.

I felt like my stuffy stomach was going to turn over.

Just like that, Arina couldn’t hold back any longer and ended up screaming.

“Do whatever you want!”

Even though Princess Arcien was watching this scene right next to her, Arina was so heated up inside that she forgot that fact.

still.

Arina, who was returning to her original position by climbing the stairs, glances back at Karssein.

“…You stupid bastard!”

-Tiring!

▶Arina’s intimacy has increased!◀

[Current figure: 45%]

***

Arina turning away without being polite in front of the royal family was one of the few things… but that didn’t matter to Arsien right now.

Arcien asked with a deep sigh.

“…Is this the answer you were hoping for?”

“Yes. Isn’t this the best answer?”

“I’m thrilled. How can you make such an ignorant choice? In this case, Confucius will have to pass the exam of this symposium alone, without anyone’s help.”

“If it is passed very justly and rationally, it will be fine. Without causing any harm to others.”

“I don’t doubt your abilities, but Shatrene is in a much worse situation than before. Do you know how many people in this symposium are just looking for your downfall? Still, do you think you can bring Chatlaine back without the help of Duke Vagrand and without the help of your sisters?”

“It doesn’t matter. That kind of determination has already been made.”

“Phew. Okay.”

Arsien shook his head and returned to his seat.

In the meantime.

-dump.

Claire’s legs felt weak as she overheard the conversation between Arina and Karssein from behind a corner.

“Carcein… will choose the Shatrene Territory?”

What kind of nonsense is that?

Claire’s heart sank.