episode_0179

Players who own a territory inevitably find themselves in an environment where they cannot exercise the power of a temporary lord from the residents, but if they use the events provided by the system, they can exercise their rights in a legitimate way.

That’s the Clue and Prove event.

It is an in-game system that uses information obtained through territory research, rewards obtained through sub-episodes, and clues obtained through the agent’s abilities to prove problems in the territory and help the episode progress more easily.

However, this proof is not something to be taken lightly.

Basically, there is a rush of options, and at the moment of confusion, the recognition of the lord not only decreases further, but the lord’s power may be weakened.

If you can’t thoroughly gather clues to prove it, explain it to them, and solve the problem logically, the future will only be a bad ending.

But I’m not that kind of idiot.

“I understand what you mean. Our farming methods are wrong, so we will accept that to some extent.”

-Tiring!

▶A fair point was made by combining the given clues.◀

▶You will have the authority to issue orders to residents. The intensity ranges from 1 to 10, and instructions higher than the intensity cannot be given.◀

[Command Strength: 3]

‘First of all, does this pass step 1?’

However, I have not yet reached the fundamental problem.

Although the system didn’t acknowledge it… in some ways, this could be seen as a clue.

I asked Brem vaguely.

“I think I have more to say.”

“There is no such thing.”

Then Brem cuts it off with an expressionless expression. As if hiding something.

‘Even at the memorial, Karssein went to great lengths to hide it. I don’t know the content, but… It seems difficult for Shatren to announce this as well, right?’

In that case, it looks like they are not throwing a gambling move, but a guaranteed move.

A position that has something to hide will definitely have to give something to the intruder.

“You are now. You lied again in front of me. I can’t just ignore this.”

▶Use the permissions obtained from the Clue and Prove event.◀

▶Command strength is 3.◀

[You can take some of the rights to the fields within your territory. ]

It is the authority of my field.

It’s perfect.

I unfolded the territory map, drew a line, and then stuck a dart in one side of the ground and declared.

“This is a punishment. As of today, I will manage 1/3 of Shatren’s land.”

“What do you mean by that…?”

“To identify problems with existing farming methods, there must be a comparison group. It would be better for me to look into it myself rather than leaving it to you.”

“Nonsense…!”

“It is our land. Are you saying you’re going to take that away!”

“This time, they did something like that again to ruin our land…!”

“Despite sticking to the methods we have used for several years, we have not been able to bring about any change. Isn’t it obvious that if we leave this land to you again this time, a second food shortage will occur?”

Then the residents once again rose up and protested.

but.

An old man who had remained silent is listening to this story attentively.

As if it would be better even if it meant the loss of giving up the land.

“Up until now, I have kept my promise not to use the engraving stone to give you any orders. However, you only told lies to me. How can I trust you in a situation like this? I think it is absolutely right to judge that it would be more reasonable for me to manage the land myself.”

“This is extortion. It is a robbery using the power of the lord and the status of the nobleman!”

“That’s right! They say they will take the land because they don’t trust the residents. And yet you are our lord!”

“It will definitely affect your symposium grades! Did you forget? Our evaluation is also included in the Eastern Noble Council!”

“That would be better.”

“What, what?”

“Even if you discard the scores for that item, the score will be higher if there is no mention of a food shortage in a territory where agriculture is the main focus. Isn’t that right?”

“What are you going to do with that land…!”

“I will plant crops other than vineyards and strawberry fields. There shouldn’t be any talk of food shortages. Such words should never come out in a self-sufficient land.”

As expected, residents start rushing in like crazy.

You say you won’t plant strawberries and grapes in a large field of “1/3…?”

“They told us…! Are you telling me to give up those two specialties of Chatelaine!!

“It is the pride of our territory! Among agricultural products, these are the two crops we are most proud of that have spread throughout the empire! Are you telling me to throw it away?”

“How far are you planning to drag me down! Thanks to you, we fell to the ground. For us, this floor is no different from hell…!”

“Ha, fuck.”

As curses came out, the residents all looked dumbfounded.

“The floor. Ha, haha.”

I can’t help but laugh.

“Was that the bottom for you?”

My blood runs cold at this absolutely ridiculous sight.

Just like back then. I felt like I was watching idiots who didn’t believe me and said they would take care of things among themselves.

I was so shocked now that I couldn’t even stop myself from laughing.

“For those of you who are so immersed in the glory of the past that you can’t even tell the reality that is right in front of you, this seems to be the level of falling to the bottom, right? These guys live in a blessed land who have never even been to the bottom.”

“That…what…”

-Tiring!

▶The perfect clear conditions for the Clue & Prove event have been completed.◀

▶Select an option below.◀

It wasn’t intentional.

I just did it because I couldn’t stand it.

But, funny enough, it seems like it was the right answer.

It’s really the right choice.

[P. (slams the table) I came up from a place that was lower than the bottom you all know. In the real bottom of the slums. ]☑

-bang!

“I came up from a place that was even lower than the bottom you all know. In the real bottom of the slums.”

The person who stood up in front and shouted seemed scared, swallowed his saliva, and took a step back.

Same goes for the rest.

They break out in a cold sweat or look at each other, and all of them retreat.

This is because I realized that I had hit the rock bottom.

“Hell. Is your life, where you can take care of food, clothing, and shelter by putting aside everything you have and growing other crops, a bottom called hell?”

“…”

“You are the ones who have never experienced a living hell. These guys who were born in a blessed place and have never really fallen to the ground are saying such undeserved things?”

No one opened their mouths anymore.

To those who have truly experienced rock bottom, to beggars in slums whose food, clothing, and shelter have all been ruined.

And similarly, to me, who has endured two experiences and is stubbornly surviving alone.

The bottom of the Chatrene territory was a deception itself.

“…You will do that.”

“Chief!”

“Brem!”

“You can manage that land. I’ll hand it over. This is our fault. However, please end the intervention with this.”

-Tiring!

▶Brem has come to an end and the event cannot proceed further. Clue and Probe event ends.◀

There was more I wanted to find out, but it seemed like this was the limit.

***

“I’ll end the meeting now. There’s nothing more to say, right?”

“…”

Even though the meeting was declared over, the residents of the conference hall looked dissatisfied.

Brem raised his hand in silence, as if representing the will of the residents.

“What is it?”

“Don’t worry about how we use the remaining land. No matter what farming method we use, it is also our responsibility.”

hmm? for a moment.

This…

“B, Grandpa Brem! What do you mean?”

“Go away, Ferdi!”

“How dare you intervene in the adult conversation!”

Ferdi ran out with a surprised expression. However, they are soon pushed out by adults.

“Type. That, that…!”

Even though he was pushed by adults and fell down without being able to finish what he was saying, Ferdi looked at me and appealed.

“Let’s just disperse.”

“Grandpa! Grandpa Brem!”

“Noisy!”

“…!”

“This is a place for adults to talk among themselves. A kid like you shouldn’t be here! Go back to where you are!”

After hearing those words, the ‘adults’ gathered here nodded or muttered in agreement with Brem’s ranting.

However, I also felt a strange sense of discomfort.

‘…I’ll try it out.’

-Sreung!

I mercilessly drew my sword at Brem.

“…”

“Don’t yell at this child. Isn’t this the guy who discovered the fungus in this land that even you, who were known to be familiar with in the territory, didn’t know about?”

Some of the residents hesitated in fear.

Hehe! There were quite a few people who said this.

but. This old man… is not like that.

Is that really the case?

“…I didn’t know that was the case. I will be careful.”

-Sure.

Brem answered, bowed his head and walked out.

After the residents left.

Ferdi was anxious, holding on to my arm.

“Type. That’s not it. Grandpa Brem…!”

“Don’t worry. I don’t have to say anything to know that I’m different from the people I came to the territory with.”

“Yes?”

“That grandfather. He’s the one who never said things like that to you before, right?”

“That’s right… Grandpa Brem… He was the one who hid me even when I stole and ran away. Actually, I didn’t mean to say that at the end today either…”

It is said that he actually promised Ferdi, whom he met secretly, that he would listen to the lord’s words at the end.

But that promise couldn’t be kept.

Ferdi could get hurt more seriously if he’s careful.

‘…It’s pretty good. ‘That old man.’

no wonder. I thought it was strange that the village chief knew that there would be a loss in his territory, but just ignored it.

Although he gave me glances at times as if there was nothing he could do, the backlash itself was so clumsy that it felt like he was handing over information to me.

‘Besides, that last remark was annoying.’

-Don’t worry about how we use the remaining land. Whatever farming method we use, that is also our responsibility.

On the surface, that statement has two meanings.

First, it means not to interfere with us anymore.

Second, it means that existing farming methods will not be changed because they do not seem to be wrong.

We will maintain our attitude of not giving away any secrets, and we will continue to use the farming methods we have been using.

However, if you interpret it more three-dimensionally…

The first is to cut off the tail and cut off speech, and the second is to properly prove it if there is a problem with this farming method.

In fact, that method was the most effective method in the game.

‘It seems like this guy wasn’t the only one who tried to change Shatrene.’

[ Brem Morhak ]

[Intimacy: 0%]

There was a reason why I was the only one displaying a white intimacy box.

For something like this, I should repay you.

“Perdi.”

“Yes. Brother.”

“That memory. Forget about it for now. Otherwise, that old man will be in danger this time.”

“Are you Grandpa Brem? Why on earth…!”

“Because I got angry on purpose because I thought you would use it as a dump. If the fact becomes known to the residents, it would not be surprising if people call him a stooge.”

“That can’t be possible…”

“But, it will be soon.”

I added, stroking the head of the bereaved man.

“This territory will soon be changed by my hands.”

▶A proof was derived by combining the given clues.◀

▶The event ends. Calculate the results.◀

[ 1. Karssein will directly manage 1/3 of Shatrene’s territory from now on. In areas where effective control is lost, it is possible to give light instructions. ]

[ 2. Due to the power of the imprint stone, it cannot interfere more deeply. ]

[ 3. This agenda cannot be mentioned further. ]

Looking at the results, it is clear that what we wanted to achieve was achieved.

A territory with a large area of 1/3.

First of all, this will help you identify the problem.

In that case, for now, just do as the main episode tells you.

▶Episode VII. I’m working on Chattren’s Agent.◀

▶Please hire the following agent.◀

Maybe it’s time to find a second agent.

however.

▶A memorial will be provided as a perfect clear reward!◀

▶Memorials are used automatically!◀

▶In this memorial, Guard Dyke’s secret is revealed.◀

Ironically, the reward for perfect clearing was meant to reflect who I would hire as an agent.