episode_0227

As the princess bangs the hammer, the audience that had been hidden by magic at the start of the meeting is revealed one after another, and all important people, including relatives, gather together to watch the meeting.

The number of eyes that can see has increased tremendously.

The nobles froze as if a biting winter had arrived even in this fairly hot weather.

You must be very nervous.

I would be proud if I achieved decent results, but they won’t be like that.

This scene was similar to seeing students trembling at a school conference presentation.

The first person came up trembling as if he was about to go through a hazing ceremony.

I’m so trembling. I felt like I could hear the sound of the paper being touched by my trembling fingertips even though I was in the front row.

Of course, the back.

“Is this the only result obtained by collecting more taxes from the territory residents?”

I’m criticizing you.

“Are you saying that you wasted the blood and sweat of your subordinates so vainly?”

Get robbed.

“You sound like a surplus. With such a deficit, they barely managed to cover it with family money.”

Get caught.

I could see souls leaving one after another, starting with the first person.

“It’s not worth listening to. Next!”

The next turn comes with cold water being poured on you.

As each turn approaches, the faces of the noble children become hard.

He looked clumsy and shabby, praying that he wouldn’t be robbed like that.

The same scene continued several times after that.

Every time Arsien asked, the nobles being tested became less and less confident, and their voices of scolding and criticism became louder.

“After. I think I need a break.”

“Declaring a break.”

The main judges, Arcien and Florence, declare a break.

I don’t know if it’s my mood…

I think break time came a little early.

‘It’s not my mood.’

The hands of the clock were in a slightly different position than the time I knew.

That’s probably because the two people were angry.

You can really see it as cooling off the heat.

When I look at the results so far, I nod my head.

‘I can’t help but be angry. All so-called nobles were like this.’

I didn’t say anything, but I was so excited that I couldn’t evaluate it, so I dropped my pen and stood up.

Somehow, it was a somewhat familiar scene.

The student council president and vice president also said they couldn’t stand it anymore, gulping down cold water and declaring a break time among the students who showed their weaknesses in the observation class.

In that respect, the children of noblemen in this country were no different.

Getting grades through expedients and tricks.

There were a lot of people who used unfair methods in performance evaluation and GPA management.

In the end, they depended on the power of their parents, and when a problem came up in the observation class that they had no idea about, they were busy arguing with their parents and left in an unsightly manner.

So what happened to the grand observation class?

It’s obvious.

“You idiot! How could you create a system that undermines the advantages of fiefdom?”

“You can’t even calculate profit and loss, so you make this division?!”

“I was wondering why they were taking so much of the family’s money…! Did you think the imperial family wouldn’t know about this obvious thing?!”

like now.

Instead, I am being scolded by people who came to observe the class.

It’s time to rest.

It was as if a hell even worse than the presentation time had unfolded for them.

Those who lacked their own abilities were beaten by their parents beyond what the princess pointed out, and in the process, they did not hesitate to subject themselves to verbal abuse or violence.

Moreover, the eyes that see are not everything.

Outsiders, who were filled with high expectations, must have seen the shabby and meager results, and even witnessed them being miserably robbed by Arcien and Florence.

At this point, it’s as if a spark has landed at the feet of the family heads.

But I have something else to do at this time.

-Tiring!

▶Break time has arrived. You will need to meet and talk to one of the people below.

[ 1. Isabella Bagland ]

[ 2. Arina Bagland ]

[ 3. Claire Bagland ]

[ 4. Flora Bagland ]

It’s about meeting one of the family members.

The reason is simply because of the order.

As usual, Karssein was supposed to make a presentation before the break, and in fact, the order of presentations was chosen that way.

However, I made one suggestion that resulted in my presentation being pushed to the bottom of the list at this symposium.

The news that all presentations would be held in the final presentation may have been reported early on, but this was a regulation proposed by the imperial family for the sake of fairness, and was not known to anyone.

Anyway, to explain my fixed presentation turn, I had to approach one of them and explain it.

‘ha. Honestly, there’s nothing good about meeting anyone.’

I was eliminated at least twice.

Explaining things to that first bitch is out of my control.

‘What about Flora? There’s no point in telling you.’

What does that little boy need to know?

Number 4 is also deleted using the elimination method.

The only ones left are Isabella and Claire. It’s these two people.

‘Of course, Isabella would be better.’

Claire said something a little while ago.

If you touch that crazy bitch now, you may feel dirty and your intimacy may be reduced.

You should choose the lesser evil rather than the worst.

Nodding, I headed to the stands where Isabella was.

“…You’re here. Karsein. Yes, your body… Are you hurt anywhere?”

Isabella seemed anxious and held out her hand, but I lightly avoided her hand.

“Carcein…?”

“I will tell you briefly.”

There is nothing to talk about at length anyway.

Briefly.

I will state my business as briefly as possible and return.

“My turn to present is the last.”

***

This symposium could be seen to have a great impact on the children of nobles, as it had different restrictions than before.

I can’t listen to the matriarch’s strength or advice.

Even when borrowing power from the family, permission is given and there are restrictions in terms of grades.

In addition, due to complex factors, many vassals predicted that this meeting would be the most difficult test ever.

Isabella also agreed with that part, but wasn’t that worried.

Haven’t my daughters, who have received high scores at the annual Eastern Aristocrats Conference, been diligently learning by my side? Arina, the first, and Claire, the second. Both of them were like that.

The youngest, Flora, may be worried, but since she is not an official attendee, she is probably just coming on a new field trip while keeping her two daughters by her side. There was nothing to worry about here either. Because I will learn well from my sisters’ side.

My only concern is Carcein.

My son, who I could no longer reach, was a source of concern.

However, since I achieved the highest score from the first week and received Peselos Privilege, I thought there was no need to worry…

As time went on, my anxiety increased.

The mid-term evaluation time was moved to Rest Week, creating anxiety, and this time, a rumor was heard that a division had occurred within the Chatrene territory and that the lord was neglecting it rather than preventing it.

Even if we don’t know what happened, we can’t ignore the fact that the rumor has spread to this extent.

and.

Today is the final announcement date.

As the presentation turn approached, there was no movement, so my anxiety gradually increased.

‘Break time… okay. I guess I should meet Carcein now.’

Isabella, who was anxious, went to look for Carcein now that it was break time.

however. Rather, Karssein came first and told me the whole story.

Karcein himself explained step by step the stories that I had never known before.

Interim presentation omitted.

Relationship between delayed weekly reports and final announcements.

Even the reason why he was the last presenter rather than in the designated order.

Karssein explained everything without exception.

Isabella waited without saying anything until the explanation was finished.

but…

We didn’t talk about it until the end.

Eventually, when Carcein lowered his head and tried to leave, Isabella urgently caught him.

“Wait a moment, just wait a moment. Carcein.”

“I won’t do anything that will cause trouble for the family.”

“What…?”

“This job. This means that we will finish it safely, so don’t worry.”

“Carsein. Just wait a moment. Karssein!”

Karssein answered calmly and turned around without even looking back.

The wrinkled hand that was outstretched stopped with nowhere to go.

“…What the hell. Why don’t you ask for help?”

Isabella looked at Carcein’s back and mumbled in vain.

-Tiring!

▶Isabella’s intimacy increases.◀

[Current figure: 75%]

***

In the name of rest time, the time that was like another hell to some people passed by.

The unstoppable screening of Arcien and Florence began again.

“Time, let’s begin.”

The princess nods her head.

‘That guy…?’

That guy was that guy.

The simple guy who felt reassured that there was someone who could lay the foundation for him.

In my spare time, I researched the situation of other territories and found out, but was that guy the worst?

What’s behind it? This would also be natural.

It will come off properly. This is because if you ignore all of that guy’s criticism in the game, the conditions for the trigger to turn on are completed.

“You whine and shout at others and point out mistakes like hot cakes, but is this the only result?”

“Oh, no! If we pay attention to the changes in facilities, in the future it will be compared to the territory that is only rumored…”

“I will show my disgrace until the end.”

Arsien stood up, lowering his voice.

…what.

I think the lines are a little different.

Wouldn’t you normally just point out that it’s not your place to criticize others?

Moreover, getting up from your seat is also possible in the game…

-Tiring!

▶The player has satisfied all of the conditions below.◀

[ 1. Avoid being affected by all of Bellar’s provocations. ]☑

[ 2. Ignore all friction in the meeting room except for family members. ]☑

[ 3. Arsien’s intimacy exceeds 40%. ]☑

▶If the conditions are met, the trigger operates.◀

“It looks like I didn’t investigate it until now, but I investigated your territory even more thoroughly! Even after seeing this, are you still thinking of comparing and belittling?”

-Okay!

Arsien got up from his seat and used the data scroll, and a status window opened in front of him.

“Bélard English. Your right to participate in other presenters’ defense time is prohibited.”

“…Yes?”

When he made a stupid noise after being pointed out by Arsien, other nobles immediately stood up.

“Her Highness the Princess. Defense Time is a right given equally to everyone who attends this symposium!”

“Being able to point out mistakes doesn’t have much to do with grades, does it?”

“The princess also said that Prince Karsein also has the right to point out the right things!”

“Yes. That’s not wrong. However.”

At first glance, the princess’s indignant eyes turned to the nobles.

“Has Carcein ever criticized Belar Youngsik?”

“…”

“That’s…”

“There are no examples to the contrary, so I wonder if there is any reason to keep this provision.”

“Even Prince Florence…!”

“There was no problem with the opinion itself. However, I cannot understand the idea of allowing a person who has destroyed the territory, rather than cultivating it, to give advice to the person who has received the highest score so far.”

The nobles fell silent at those words.

“I also agree with my sister’s decision. That clause now needs to be amended. You cannot give the same rights to the person who received the highest score and the Peselos Privilege for even a few weeks and the person who currently has the worst review.”

Even Florence helped out.

The nobles were in a position where they could not voice their dissatisfaction.

Those two people simply gave a warning.

‘No matter how much defense time comes, take your performance into consideration before speaking.’

In the sense that.

■Compensation

▶The intimacy between Arcien and Florence increases significantly!◀

[ Arsien Rehern Peselos ]

[Current intimacy: 53%]

[ Florence Cournen Peselos ]

[Current intimacy: 37%]

▶With the protection of the imperial family, the influence of the nobles weakens.◀

[ In Defense Time, the path and frequency of attacks are reduced. ]

…I was just wondering what happened.

Two people with bored eyes are looking at me with hopeful eyes.

Frown!

“…”

You guys.

They say that fairness must be maintained.

what. Still, I won’t stop it because it’s beneficial to my position.

“…”

One person seems to be completely dissatisfied with that.