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Still, I wonder.

If it’s just returning the same thing that Harnie did, and if it’s a fair result where they both take a little bit from each other, then there shouldn’t be a problem.

I had no idea why I got hit by that back spike.

Still, she soon put her arm around me again.

“…?”

I was confused and also curious.

So I wasn’t saying anything.

The conversation continued naturally with an unexpected question.

“Do you plan on taking over the successor?”

Successor?

What does that mean?

When he looked like he didn’t understand English, Harnie changed the question.

“I’m asking just in case… Karcein. Don’t you know about the rumors going around you right now?”

“Uh…”

“It seems like you really don’t know.”

Harnie sighs faintly and continues her explanation.

“Your performance in this tournament was so outstanding that there are rumors going around that you might become Bagrand’s successor.”

“Huh.”

This is ridiculous.

Successor? Of that damned family?

It’s so cool.

“Who the hell started that rumor?”

“…Among the nobles.”

“Yes?”

“At the symposium, it was mentioned briefly. But it was just a word then, and this time it was different. Since he showed that he was well-versed in both civil and military affairs… his suitability as a head of the household was properly discussed.”

“…”

I didn’t expect this. I just limited it to increasing the profits I could take.

“Judging from your expression, you didn’t mean to hit me?”

“Of course. You know my purpose best.”

“…Yes. That’s right.”

My goal is to escape from that family, not to become the head of that house.

Even if it was the Bagrand Dukes, the pinnacle of the nobility, it was the same.

“I didn’t doubt it, but you have to be careful. Carcein. You know what I mean, right?”

“Yes, I understand.”

If we simply look at it here, we can see that one more positive rumor about Karsine has been added, but if the atmosphere shifts in that direction rather than just a rumor, it could become a problem.

At that time, it might act as a shackle that holds back my escape plan.

I guess it’s better to go back and get this straight.

I have no interest in the succession to the Bagrand Dukes.

“By the way, how are things going for you?”

“I’m doing well without any problems. The funds are also being saved up.”

“That’s fortunate.”

After that, Harnie and I naturally started talking about our plans and the conversation flowed smoothly.

And so time passed.

He also put an end to taking Harnie to where he was staying.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to ask you to bring me here… ”

“It’s okay. I’ll rest tomorrow.”

“Huh? Are you off tomorrow?”

“There are no events prepared. Perhaps, there will be an event on the last day.”

“Hmm. I see.”

Harnie nodded, saying that considering the points he had accumulated so far, he seemed to have plenty of room to spare.

“Go back carefully. Carcein.”

“Yes. You too, have a good night’s sleep.”

After exchanging greetings as usual, I turned around.

Right then.

“Hey, hey. Carcein!”

She called me again.

“If everything goes according to plan… Anywhere out of the Duke’s reach is enough, right?”

I wonder why this random question is suddenly coming to me.

“Yes, that’s right.”

I do want that.

Well, for now.

Harnie then smiled faintly and said that he understood. He then added that it was getting late and that he should really go back.

How many times did I gesture for him to hurry up and go in while his gaze was watching me till the end? Whenever I did that, Harnie would also gesture for me to hurry up and go.

It took me a while until she disappeared from my sight before I could take a proper step.

Thanks to that, it was almost midnight when I returned to my accommodation.

“Hah.”

When I returned to my accommodation, I washed up right away and, unlike usual, lay down on the bed.

I used up a lot of mana and moved my body as it should, so I was quite sore.

Still, I have to plan for tomorrow.

Episode Walkthrough. Check Noblesse Points. Check Intimacy.

I needed to check what went wrong today.

“Today… well. Nothing much. At best, all I could do was compete.”

It’s not that there are no dead triggers at all, but the situation isn’t that crowded, so there won’t be any flags to come during this time.

I felt relieved after checking the scores I had filled in generously once more.

“There are no events to play tomorrow. The scores are sufficient. It seems like he is firmly saying that there is no need for equipment testing or a successor position for Viscount Ptoa.”

A new schedule was created unintentionally, but that’s something to be accepted in order to eliminate variables.

And by the way, tomorrow is Arina’s birthday.

This is the key point.

If Flora’s birthday intruded during the symposium and shook up the framework of the main episode, Arina’s birthday intruded during the Yellow Dragon Martial Arts Tournament.

If you fail to deal with this properly and neglect to manage your Noblesse Points from the beginning, you will greatly upset Arina and create difficulties in carrying out Another Plan.

But fortunately my point is.

[ Noblesse Points : -193 ]

From -248 to -193.

A fairly high number had been recovered.

This means that Karsene’s reputation is flowing in a positive direction even within the noble society.

If you prepare a gift that suits Arina’s taste and get through the episode of Arina’s birthday tomorrow without any problems, there won’t be any bad rumors about you not celebrating your sister’s birthday.

“In that sense, I guess I’ll go to bed a little earlier today.”

A birthday present is still a birthday present.

The effect of the Jewel of Oath that Harnie has made is also like that.

Fatigue status abnormality is also a status abnormality.

There doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with going to bed early.

I turned off the lights, closed my eyes, and fell asleep much faster than usual.

Not knowing what status window would pop up the next day.

***

The only Duke recognized by the lofty Peselos Imperial Family, Bagrand has always reigned at the pinnacle of nobility.

It was that way in the past, it is that way now, and it will be that way in the future.

That fact remains unchanged. As this martial arts tournament proves, the Bagrand Dukes occupy the top ranks.

However, there was a huge difference in this martial arts competition.

Because of that difference, only a few hours ago Bagrand’s vassals were gathered together and holding a meeting.

“Are they all gathered?”

When Marquis Magnus, standing in the center of the conference room, looked around and asked, everyone either cleared their throat or looked around.

No matter what the other side was like, it was obvious that Marquis Magnus’ side was not all gathered together.

I was able to get the answer just by looking at the numbers in the empty spaces here and there.

The number of people who shared the same goal was decreasing.

Marquis Magnuel gritted his teeth and brought up the subject.

“I think you all know what kind of rumors are going around.”

“Yes!”

“How could that be…!”

One topic that arose in the silence.

When they heard the rumor, everyone started to react at once.

“You guys are clearly out of your minds. How can you say that Karsain is Bagrand’s successor?”

“I agree. I just can’t understand why they would give the succession position to an adopted son who is perfect for gossip.”

“The symposium results were good? After all, it was a symposium. And you’re doing well in the martial arts competition? After all, it’s a martial arts competition!”

“The sole ducal house of the venerable Peselos Empire, to have another bloodline enter it would be a great harm to its legitimacy!”

Complaints pouring out one after another.

Rumors of his outstanding abilities began to spread widely as the symposium and martial arts competitions were held.

From their standpoint of insisting on legitimacy, it was absurd for him, who had no bloodline whatsoever, to ascend to the position of successor.

But they were a minority.

“Your Majesty, aren’t you a legitimate Bagrand who has officially completed your initiation? Why are you talking so carelessly as if you’re not qualified?”

“I admit it will be gossip. However, if you bury that gossip with your ability, it will be buried quickly.”

“The symposium is a place to show the ability of civil officials. The Yellow Dragon Martial Arts Competition is a place to show the ability of military officials. For noble children, it is the greatest test that proves that they have both civil and martial arts skills!”

“Considering the ability shown in the proof, I think that for the future, for Baghdad, legitimacy can be considered to some extent. Don’t you think so?”

The number of people mentioning Karsine as a possible successor had grown enormously.

wizardry.

What the Bagrand Dukes need is that ability as their foundation.

In the end, the meeting went on for a long time, but the Marquis Magnus’s wishes were not accepted.

‘If things continue like this… the position of successor will be given to Karsain.’

A distinct bloodline runs through your family, so how can you support a commoner who came in from outside?

That shouldn’t have happened.

Late at night.

The Marquis Magnuel takes a step forward.

-Whoosh! Whoosh!

To the ponytailed woman who was still holding a sword at this moment.

‘Yes. If it’s ability, this one has already been proven more.’

The eldest daughter of the Bagrand Dukes. Arina Bagrand.

Her abilities were enough to fill the void left by Isabella, who was mentally ill and unable to properly perform her duties as head of the household.

Symposium? Yellow Dragon Martial Arts Tournament?

It’s incomparable to your grades.

Because everything is practice.

“What’s going on, Marquis Magnuel.”

As Marquis Magnuel approached, Arina stopped practicing and asked, wiping a bead of sweat with a towel.

The Marquis Magnuel spoke bluntly.

“I think your highness knows the rumor. The rumor that Prince Karsein is being considered as the next Duke of Bagrand.”

“…”

At those words, Arina’s eyes flinched for a moment.

The Marquis Magnus did not miss the move.

“But that rumor is an unholy rumor. Leaving aside Princess Arina, who is no less than the pillar of Bagrand, and leaving behind the eldest son who has both bloodline and legitimacy! Are you putting a boy who was simply adopted from outside as the head of the household?”

“Marquis.”

“Since Bagrand reached the top, he has been subject to all kinds of restraints. From slander, insults, to conspiracies! The wicked have tried to drag him down in any way. What if that adopted boy is the one who is trying to ruin the Duke’s family!”

“Marquis!”

Arina raises her voice as if to tell them to stop there.

Yet, there is a blue spark in his eyes.

The Marquis’ intention was right.

“So, what are you trying to say, Marquis.”

Now, the Marquis, who had been waiting crouching, opened his mouth.

“There are two days left in the martial arts tournament. Princess Arina. So!”

He bowed his head.

“Please show me, Princess, what a true Bagrand is. Show me what superiority means!”

The power contained in the emotion called anger.

Stimulate Arena to draw out its power.

And that power will naturally be revealed in the competition.

That’s enough.

All we have to do is forcefully crush the impure Karsain Bagrand so that he will never again set his eyes on the throne of Bagrand.

***

“Fuck…!”

Obviously, I confirmed that there were no problems yesterday.

No. Actually, I didn’t feel anything like that at all.

-Tiring!

▶The third day of the Yellow Dragon Martial Arts Tournament begins.◀

The competition is a competition.

Noblesse Point is Noblesse Point.

He had never done anything that would negatively affect Carcein in any way that would be seen externally.

however.

▶Arina’s intimacy has decreased!◀

[ Current figure: 10% ]

▶Warning!◀

▶Arina’s intimacy is too low, so the evasion effect of the choice is disabled during the competition.◀

In this episode, the intimacy of the character that should not be dropped the most was low.

What the heck is going on?

What kind of variable has come into existence?