episode_0214

“…”

I am now riding the carriage to my fifth week report.

Usually, at this time, I decide what to report in the meeting room, but right now, I am thinking about something a little different.

“Hehe.”

“Why are you smiling?”

“I think my fiance is a really nice person.”

“…”

I suddenly said something out of the blue.

…Is that about it?

“Even though I said it coldly, you have no intention of punishing good people, right?”

“Well. I don’t know how it will be.”

“Really? Hehehe.”

I remained silent and turned my head.

I tried not to think about it, but… I fell into my thoughts again as I looked out the window.

It was Brem who came to see me before getting into the carriage.

He was a very old man.

Nevertheless, he bowed his head to me, who was still young, and pleaded with me.

Could you please listen to me just once?

As I looked at that, my eyebrows furrowed slightly as I wondered if it could be possible.

I didn’t want to think about it this time, but I always remembered old times.

When I, who was shunned by my family, learned and helped the company. There was a time when I was looked down upon by all kinds of workers.

No matter what I do, I’m suspicious.

Don’t believe anything you say.

Even if it was true, rather than questioning it, I just ignored it.

okay. Just like the Chatrene territory.

Just like the treatment Karssein received in Chatlaine, I was treated differently even though I was at their higher level.

Then one day.

This proves my point that the relationship between solubility and fabric is important.

When it was revealed that it was their fault for not following my instructions, even showing evidence, there was no one who could blame me.

After the whole story was revealed, all those who were talking nonsense were fired.

Like Shatren, there were those who were wrong.

But that evening.

An old man came to me, avoiding people’s eyes.

He was an old man with considerable age and experience who had worked at this company for a long time.

So it seems that he was nicknamed ‘Captain’ among the workers in this department.

But as soon as the old man saw me, he immediately lowered his head.

-We are painfully aware of the many sins we have committed. But, could you please just skip over to me?

He tried to sacrifice himself by saying that he was helpless in not being able to lead those who were going in the wrong direction, and that he could please let the remaining people go leniently.

-Can’t you please show mercy with just one life for this old man?

The figure looked exactly like Brem.

“…Tsk.”

I can’t believe I’m having an unpleasant experience here too.

I also knew that Brem and his captain were old men and people who were secretly helping me.

I tried to persuade each and every one of those who rebelled, and I also knew that I actually changed the minds of many people.

In addition, we created an appropriate environment so that the evidence could become more certain.

I also know that there are people who are wrong.

I also know very well that there are people who will feel unfair if the same punishment is imposed.

‘How could I cut your head like that?’

Punishment must be received by those who commit the crime.

Like the old man called Captain and Brem, good people should not be punished.

That was an iron rule that I had to follow as I had been accused of all sorts of things.

-Tiring!

▶Hidden episode. Cleared Shatren’s Apology.◀

▶Forgiveness was accepted from the residents of Shatren who were friendly to Karssein, including Brem.◀

▶The penalty created by putting pressure on residents is offset.◀

[ Offset rate: 100% ]

[ A complete offset has been made, and the lord’s tyranny penalty has been removed. ]

[No territory whistleblowing documents were created in the 5th week report, so Defense Time is not attacked with this agenda. ]

▶Brem’s intimacy increases.◀

[Current figure: 75%]

-Please, let this old man help the lord. please.

…Shit.

***

The 5th week of reporting has begun.

“Well, that is…!”

“Even if you can’t do it, it’s a D+ grade… No, is it a C- grade?”

“I never thought I would see those bright colors here again…”

When the better-quality chatelaine strawberries and chatelaine grapes were presented as evidence, the nobles’ eyes widened as if they were about to pop out.

That alone was enough to astonish the nobles.

In the past few months, a rare and rarely seen item has come out of my hands.

The report ended by explaining how the strawberries and grapes that were grown and harvested were different from other fields and reciting areas for improvement.

and.

The time the nobles had been waiting for has arrived.

“…Next is defense time.”

Arsien already looked tired.

“Yes. Let me start first.”

“…Tsk. Let’s begin.”

Arsien clicked his tongue as if to say, “Yes, then.”

▶Defense time has begun.◀

▶You must choose the right option to avoid point deductions.◀

“First of all, according to the report, it sounds like strawberries and grapes were planted in Chatelaine. Am I right?”

This is a past question.

[ 2. Affirm. ]☑

“Yes.”

“Hoo. So you are saying that you skipped the most important period of mid-term evaluation and only brought the results?”

This too is a question from past exams.

[ 2. Affirm. ]☑

“You are correct.”

“Hmm. If that’s the case, isn’t the direction a bit off? The Shatrene territory is an agricultural-based territory. So then it would be right to solve the problems that arose in that land?”

“That makes sense. If we say that all we did was grow crops for two weeks… wouldn’t that be seen as insufficient?”

“If those strawberries and grapes were brought in simply by using better fertilizer, I don’t think it could be considered an achievement.”

▶Questions arose regarding the results. Please select an option.

[ 1. (Pulling in his ear) I don’t think that’s what the person who swallowed his saliva earlier said. ]

[ 2. It’s not that there are no results. I confirmed that there was a spy inside Chatlaine. ]

[ 3. (Invoking Talpon) This agenda also includes establishing diplomatic relations with Count Lilpeten in the western part of the empire. To be strictly speaking, this is also helping maintain the front line, so how can it not be an achievement? ]

…

…

It may seem like a sharp point, but the moment this option pops up, I win.

“Surely all three of them pointed out that I didn’t see any results?”

“…!”

“That’s right!”

Thank you so much for even saying that.

You guys can’t take your foot off the ground anymore. You stupid bastards.

“Princess Arcien. I would like to have one person attend.”

“Allowed.”

Arcien answered with a satisfied expression.

I proudly called his name here.

“Dephone!”

“Dephone?”

“Who is that?”

“Didn’t you at least bring a resident from your territory?”

okay. okay. Talk freely.

Because there isn’t much time left to laugh like that.

-thud.

When I opened the door, a large man appeared.

“No. Um, that person…!”

“You’re a westerner!”

“Among them, isn’t it Count Lilpeten, who was said to have the most trouble with the nobles…?”

The nobles start to get upset.

It would be normal to say all sorts of arrogant things about bringing a westerner into the sacred conference hall, but no one would say such things in front of the imperial family.

Well, there may be other reasons as well.

Meanwhile, Talpon approached in stride.

“This man is the Earl of Lilpeton of the West. It’s a Talphone. He is the head of a family that recently established diplomatic relations with Chatrene.”

“What, what?!”

“You mean you established diplomatic relations with Lil Peten?!”

The faces of the young people who were pushing me in Defense Time turned pale.

[ 3. (Invoking Talpon) This agenda also includes establishing diplomatic relations with Count Lilpeten in the western part of the empire. To be strictly speaking, this is also helping maintain the front line, so how can it not be an achievement? ]☑

“This agenda also involves establishing diplomatic relations with the western part of the empire, Count Lilpeten. To be strictly speaking, this is also helping maintain the front line, so how can it not be an achievement?”

The West plays an important role in preventing demonic beasts from entering the empire.

As such, helping the Western Ryeong family was enough to provide additional points in the symposium score.

But, nothing was done to the person who performed this important task? Such a contradiction cannot arise.

So much so that it wouldn’t be strange to hear the princess’s bitter words.

“It’s funny how you’re pointing out nonsense. Is there any more nonsense to talk about?”

“Ugh…!”

“…”

“Points are deducted for all three. Even though it’s defense time, you’re crossing the line a lot. Do those who shun even the territory near the west talk about the achievements of those who directly established diplomatic relations with the west?”

The nobles looked humiliated and closed their mouths.

Talpon was smiling at those nobles, as if he was somehow relieved.

“No one will object further, right?”

Is it the end of defense time?

Then you have to step forward at this time.

“Princess. I would like to make a suggestion here.”

“Something?”

“As I mentioned before, the data in Shatren Territory cannot be organized every week. It takes quite a long time.”

“Yes. I think so too.”

Second Prince Florence also nodded in agreement.

“That’s why. I would like to skip all the lectures and weekly reports and then present all the facts on the final presentation day.”

In the game, this conversation could be performed by having another conversation at this timing.

That doesn’t appear right now, so I had to set the timing myself, but it wasn’t that difficult.

“Hmm… That certainly makes sense.”

“But it’s not fair. I can’t just give you that preference.”

I know very well what will happen if the results are not good.

It’s probably a bad ending, either in the game or here.

But it’s okay.

“Then what if I double the number of points conceded?”

“Huh.”

“Puhaha.”

Arsien made a sound as if he was dumbfounded, and Florence laughed on the spot.

“Carsein. Are you ready to go all-in on the final announcement, prepared to double the shame of the points conceded?”

“Yes.”

“…Does this mean you are that confident?”

Arcien asked me one more time in a confirming tone.

It’s yourself.

That’s it,

“Final announcement day. Let me show you how brilliantly Shatrene has changed.”

Isn’t it obvious?

***

▶The 5th week report has been completed.◀

▶Through the proposal, all lectures and reporting periods will be postponed. Your schedule will disappear.◀

▶Warning! You must achieve at least 80% progress before the final announcement!◀

[In case of failure: lowest symposium score]

▶Warning! The number of points conceded on the final announcement day will be doubled!◀

A warning message appeared, but it’s probably okay.

In any case, in order to fill the development level, Shatren has no choice but to solve that problem. Conceding goals also needs to be prepared just as perfectly.

‘Rather than that… I still have to meet Arina.’

Now we need to remove the restrictions on Lohea seeds, so we need to find her and meet her.

Arina will always stay near the conference room for a certain amount of time after the report is over, so just look for her. No matter how wide the map is, there are many clear views, so you will be able to find it quickly.

─────!

‘hmm?’

While passing through the second floor hallway, I heard a voice from somewhere.

I wondered if that voice might be Arina, so I strengthened my hearing.

“They’re a little late this time, right?”

“That’s right. It’s time to come by now.”

“I don’t even receive letters. There’s no news. What on earth is this? If this continues, only fertilizer for their use will pile up on the black market!”

…!

Just said fertilizer?

“That’s it. It might come today. Oh, don’t forget to bring that light blue horse button?”

“Of course.”

The word “fertilizer” was only heard, but the word “Chatrene Territory” was not clearly mentioned, and since no letters or news were received, one cannot be 100% certain that the traitors were pointed out.

but.

“Light blue button… eh, black market?”

■Owned Items■

◆Light blue button

[It is a button with a picture of two horses on a light blue background. ]

This incident.

I thought that the episodes in the game that I knew might not be everything.

I wanted to hear more, but I couldn’t.

“What are you doing here? Carcein.”

Meanwhile, Arina appeared just in time.

I slowly collected my mana so as not to be caught.

[Arina Bagland]

[Intimacy: 33%]

‘I fell by a lot.’

Well, it has to be that way. He must have been very dissatisfied with the decision to declare rest week in front of his mother during the 4th week mid-term evaluation.

Plus, he just activated a trigger in the report, so it’s clear he’s here to shout out that too.

“Let’s be blunt and get to the point first. You probably know your sins well.”

It’s a sin.

With that one word, a cold chill began to spread throughout my body.

“We can no longer see the Vagrand Duke family being tarnished. So, write your name here and deliver it to the imperial family.”

What Arina gave me was a memorandum of renunciation of temporary permanent residence rights to be filled out when giving up this symposium.

Fuck.

Even worse, the intention is clearly visible.

‘Are you saying you’re going to deal with it now because you’re worried that I’ll fail and be criticized after coming all the way here?’

I said something like shit and fell asleep.

At this point, I wonder what happened to me.

How can you come here to foolishly ask a bitch like this to lift her restrictions?

okay. There is no need to ask these families for a favor. Moreover, I would never ask anything like that from the first year.

Achieve it yourself and solve it yourself.

I don’t get any help from my family.

I’m going to spit out everything I got from that damn house and walk out proudly.

This too is my iron rule.

-widely!

“Yes. I wish I had written it this neatly from the beginning─”

-Squeak, crackle!

Arina’s eyes roll as she sees the waiver being torn up before her eyes.

“…What are you doing now? Carcein.”

Arina’s blue eyes became clearer.