episode_0174

‘Is it over?’

Arsien rang the hammer, acknowledging that there was no problem with my policy.

The two difficulties passed in an instant.

The development of the first week’s meeting continues with the territory in charge’s report and Arcien’s comments based on the report.

If there seemed to be a problem or incorrect information was provided, a warning window would have appeared from the beginning and the selection field would have appeared again, but fortunately, such a thing did not exist.

Arsien’s point is an extension of this report.

If there had been doubts about my actions as well as insufficient information, my policy would have been rejected, but that too passed without a problem.

‘after. As expected, it was helpful to depict the evangelism of the Chatrene territory.’

Although option 12 appeared and I recognized the player’s actions, I couldn’t let go of the tension, so I did something rather drastic.

The choice given to the player at this time is a question of how well he or she knows about his/her territory. If I had insufficient information about Chatelaine, Arsien’s criticism would also come without hesitation.

In other words, if it is insufficient, a big problem will arise.

Therefore, even though it may be considered a little excessive, I had to cover up the shortcomings so that they would not be revealed, and I had no choice but to do something that had a strong impact to make it more clear that I cared about this territory.

…Of course, when I compared the map I got from the game and the map I researched myself, there were quite a few differences, so I took some pauses.

anyway. This concludes the two gateways.

Currently the 1st parking conference hall. It is the turning point right before the main episode is decided.

If you can survive the last defense time, you will be able to move on to the next episode without any major problems.

‘Look at that. ‘It’s already crowded.’

The nobles stand in solidarity and ask Arsien for defense time. After all, those idiots probably don’t want to admit that a lowly citizen called Karssein is above them, the nobles.

Since this was a scene I had seen in the game, I didn’t really care.

However, it seems strange for a game. It was no different from when the Mojiri guys protested at school, asking why my grades were so high.

but. In some ways, are they similar tribes?

“That’s right. This is ridiculous. If that’s what I said, it’s just a matter of plowing the field a few times and then finding it!”

“Considering the bad situation in Chatlaine, I don’t know what future there is in that policy.”

“It’s a waste of time. Isn’t it time for Shatlaine to work on restoring its soil to regain its former glory as soon as possible? But how can that practice improve soil quality?”

“No matter how much I think about it, I don’t understand it. Please open a defense time and listen to reasonable grounds…”

In a way, I feel like I’m watching them just claim that I’m wrong.

I don’t want to admit it. I like to stand on top. In some ways, the age range of the idiots who said it was only me who was wrong wasn’t much different from Karssein. He looks like a stubborn high school student.

I wonder if even these things can be similar… Arcien, who was in the position of student council president, also seemed very annoyed.

I smiled at the strange reflection of the noble children and my school classmates and waited for the next option to appear.

however.

-Wow.

“Huh?”

Suddenly, a magic formula unfolds from one of the chess pieces, and everyone’s attention is drawn to it.

Then, a magic formula was engraved on the back of my hand, glowing blue.

“…!”

“Your Majesty!”

“This is my answer.”

…what.

Was this how it originally unfolded?

‘As far as I know… the option appears at the same time as the dialogue about conducting defense time.’

Right then.

The status window is turned on.

-Tiring!

▶Arsien has given Peselos Privilege to you!◀

▶The 1st week meeting report is completed.◀

▶You have cleared the episode turning point!◀

‘what?’

What are you talking about.

Defense time hasn’t even started yet?

As I thought about that, the system message immediately popped up in another window.

▶Provides insufficient information to players.◀

※Peselos Privilege

[ This is an authority that the imperial family of the Peselos Empire can use only three times during the symposium, and is given only when the temporary lord’s plan is judged to be worth trying. Those who proceed with this plan will not go through a separate defense time during the day’s meeting report ─── ]

“…”

I’ve been watching this big benefit phrase listed at the back, but what stands out is this sentence.

There is no separate defense time on the day.

‘Actually, this is closer to compensation, isn’t it?’

When I turn my head and check another window, a sentence that makes sense comes into view.

▶He proved that he has a high level of understanding of Shatren by directly drawing the territory mission.◀

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

▶Additional rewards follow!◀

Was it something like that?

Although it did not appear in the game, it seemed that this setting happened to fit and benefited some kind of benefit.

‘no. It’s hard to even consider this a setup.’

Although I noticed it late, I didn’t actually feel that way.

I felt it while watching the nobles’ reports, and I also felt it while playing the game, but the nobles were usually poor at explaining the territories they were in charge of.

What is the size of the territory? What is the altitude above sea level?

What is the geological safety of the land? What are the main institutions of the territory residents?

As I listened, there was something strange about it.

Rather than calling it an investigative report, it was closer to a collection of data that could be easily found. The information was so poor that it seemed like the information was just listed in a book or roughly asked questions to the residents of the territory.

Shallow and thin.

The information of those noble children was that shallow and thin.

That may be why Arsien took my side after conducting a deep and in-depth investigation of the territory.

‘I’ve thought about this over and over again, but it would be helpful for this game to be more realistic.’

Anyway, I finished the report and was able to go down with my shoulders straight.

ah. Wouldn’t it be better to just go down confidently?

“Um, that guy…!”

“Laughing at us…?!”

“A low class child…! Do you even think you won with this?”

Hey. I’m sure there will be a reaction.

I just raised the corners of my mouth once, and their expressions instantly became distorted.

When I looked at the nobles shouting with blood on their faces, their eyes seemed to pop out, they really seemed no different from the idiots who denied reality because they thought it was strange that their grades were lower than mine.

As I slowly enjoyed the funny scenes, the intimacy window suddenly expanded.

“Isn’t that what you would say when you didn’t even know what was in your territory?”

“Well, Your Highness…!”

“The same goes for you right next to me. For now, Karssein appears to be the winner.”

“…”

-Tiring!

▶Arsien’s intimacy increases!◀

[Current figure: 35%]

…What did I do to increase intimacy again?

“Just shut up and sit down. It’s the next person’s turn.”

“…Yes.”

“I will correct it…”

Why does the princess seem so angry…

I mean, I don’t really know the reason for this.

It wasn’t something I really wanted, but it still felt a little refreshing.

It is also a good thing to think that intimacy is increasing.

***

After a short break, the nobles’ reports continued again.

Currently, the last presenter has just returned with a bitter expression on his face.

“Finished the first week report. Is there anyone who has any doubts?”

“…”

quiet.

Having been destroyed so horribly, it is perhaps natural that there is nothing to say.

“Looking at the voices, it seems that no one has any doubts. This concludes the first week report.”

Arsien continued speaking with a cold expression.

“Starting from the second week, as you all know, we will no longer reject the policies of the temporary lords. However, I would like you to know this. I do not wish to proceed with the plan without proper investigation. I am,”

Arsien’s eyes, which had been continuing his speech while looking around at the nobles, momentarily stopped on me.

This woman.

I was wondering why you added more words, but was that really what you wanted to say?

“At least, if you are a lord, you are saying that it is a priority to learn more deeply about your territory. That’s why all the policies of those who brought the plan in week 1 were rejected.”

-bang!

“Starting next week, lecturers will be invited, so study well and think about how to make the territory of the people of the empire more prosperous. Above.”

Arcien leaves.

As soon as she leaves, the nobles leave crying.

I don’t know why, but the nobles seemed to get hit harder after my turn. Arsien kept coming up with reasons for deducting points, and the number of people who passed without saying a word, let alone adding points, was significantly small.

Because of this, the nobles became depressed.

It’s ruined, this symposium is too harsh, I don’t know how far we can reach without the power of the head of the family. That’s what I used to say.

That means it’s time for me to go back soon.

-Tiring!

▶The first week meeting report has ended. The next event confirms future episodes.◀

▶Before returning to the territory, you must meet Arina and choose a choice.◀

‘It’s Arina’s choice.’

I thought I had to watch it until the end because nothing had changed, but fortunately, I was able to follow the developments in the game without any problems in this branch.

I was thinking of going to Arina first, just in case, but she was already approaching me from the other side.

“It was pretty good. Karsein. I didn’t know you knew so much about Shatrene. To be honest, I was a little surprised. But,”

What came out of Arina’s mouth was clearly a compliment.

However, that one word at the end raises voices of opposition.

“I think you clearly know that that is your limit. If you knew how broken Shatrene is, you would have to think calmly at times like this. You know what this means, right?”

It may seem like a compliment, but ultimately it is not recognition.

“It is time to stop being stubborn and choose the right path. Karsein. Although you may have the funds you have accumulated while managing the Rusmire territory, this is not an area you can handle on your own from now on. Use the power of the Vagrand Dukes. This test will definitely be difficult for you alone.”

To return to the Bagland duchy.

Don’t be stubborn and rely on the duke to pass this test.

Ultimately, this is what I want to say.

-Don’t act too presumptuously and just leave it to us.

Just like the first one.

I just want to tell you to know my topic and come back.

Only the sentences and era are different, but the situation is the same, so I get annoyed for no reason.

‘Tsk. ‘I need to quickly choose an option and put it away.’

▶Arina recommends that you return to the Bagland duchy. How would you react?

After looking at the listed options and confirming that there was a correct answer, I immediately tried to choose that option.

But, just then.

-Tiring!

▶Additional rewards are revealed!◀

▶Memorials are used automatically!◀

Another message is overlaid and blocks the use of my options.

‘Memorial is activated in this situation?’

I was embarrassed for a moment. I rolled my eyes around at the white shining object to find the memorial that was activated in the conference hall.

‘Is that it!’

The midnight sun begins to approach.

Before I closed my eyes, I saw the location of the memorial at first glance.

It was inside a trash can.

▶You have obtained the Torn Plan Memorial!◀