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William Henry Hart, Count of Lithuania, Viscount Landol, and Margrave of infráctus.

There were numerous modifiers to describe him in the Tactical Combat worldview.

Even in the old world, he was a very popular character called the Unbroken Margrave of Iron and Blood, and Gilbert also really liked this character named William Henry Hart.

However, that favorite character has now become a father and is glaring at me with cold, cold eyes.

To be honest, I felt prickly from those sharp eyes, but I tried to pass it off by feigning composure.

Because I never wanted to look suspicious and arouse the suspicions of the Margrave of Sangvis.

“I heard you called.”

The good thing about Gilbert coming into this body was that the etiquette of a nobleman flowed naturally without him having to be conscious of it.

Even though Gilbert was considered a fool, it did not mean that he neglected his learning as a nobleman.

There was no way the Iron-Blooded Margrave would tolerate such behavior, and in Gilbert’s detailed setting, it was stated that his pride as a nobleman was strong.

In other words, there is a contradiction in that although he is a fool, he does not let go of his nobility.

I thought it was funny at the time…

Thanks to that setting, I didn’t think I would have any trouble due to etiquette.

“Did you come?”

It was an emotionless voice.

However, I was able to catch a hint of disapproval within it.

I had a rough idea of the reason.

The two keywords that exist in the setting, libertine and bastard, must have made the count in front of him angry.

“I think you know why I called you even if I don’t tell you.”

“…”

There were many reasons.

The two keywords mentioned above alone were sufficient reason to remove it from the family register.

If Gilbert hadn’t been given the title of eldest son who could inherit the family, he might have been disposed of right away.

The Count of Lithuania was a great man who thought about his family as much as he valued honor.

“I will not mention anything that I have turned a blind eye to until now. There is no more tolerance. Even if you are called the count’s son of a bitch, you probably know what I mean.”

Warning, don’t panic.

The Count was telling Gilbert that.

A declaration that any action that lowers the family’s prestige will not be tolerated, even if it is an unwritten rule in the future.

Although it was the worst situation, it seemed quite encouraging to have one last chance.

“I will keep this in mind.”

“You say something interesting. Did you say keep in mind?”

“Yes.”

“Anyone can speak. But you couldn’t even do that. A nobleman’s words are worth a thousand pounds. Do you know that your actions up to now have been an act of throwing such value into the gutter?”

It was a radical statement.

Now the Count of Lithuania was not speaking as a father, but as a nobleman, reprimanding him in the past for tarnishing his honor.

Even if he answered something here, it wouldn’t be a satisfactory answer to him.

To get the first button done properly, it was best to keep quiet and keep your mouth shut.

“Have you become a little more discerning? If so, great. I guess we’ll see how far your mind goes. Since I will be entering the academy soon, I will need to show satisfactory results. Because that will be the last chance I give you.”

“…Okay.”

“There is no need to say anything more. Go away.”

The feeling of intimidation that had been weighing me down from the moment I entered the room disappeared immediately.

Gilbert’s efforts to remain undisturbed while sweating profusely were not in vain.

The last chance the Lithuanian count spoke of was an unspoken pressure to speak only of results, but at the same time, it meant that previous work would be excluded from evaluation.

Instead, if the evaluation is below the count’s own expectations, it would be an expression of his will to boldly cut it out for the honor of the Hart family.

First of all, it was important to buy time, so Gilbert took a deep breath and left the office.

Cold sweat ran down my back, but it didn’t bother me.

The door to the office closed and I sighed in relief.

I didn’t know it when I became possessed as a custom character, but I realized again when I came face to face with the Lithuanian Count that this was not as easy as I thought.

I was able to infer what narrative the characters in the game would follow, but I had no idea about the character Gilbert he had created.

At the very least, if Gilbert himself had played the game, he would have been able to indirectly experience the events derived from it, but since he was dragged into this before even playing the game, he was in a situation where he had no idea.

What would have happened if the family had been destroyed because of that one line of setting that was written carelessly?

Just imagining it gave me goosebumps.

Gilbert returned to the room, acting calm as there were many eyes around him.

Only then was I able to take a deep sigh.

“I’ll go around.”

Gilbert felt frustrated in this situation where he couldn’t even take a breath.

But that wasn’t what was important right now.

First, I looked back on my conversation with the Count.

My head wasn’t working properly because of the tension, but somehow it started working when I came to the room alone.

The Count told him that this was his last chance and that he should achieve satisfactory results in entering the Academy.

Here, satisfactory performance clearly refers to grades.

No matter how much you don’t dream of advancing to the central region, if the Margrave’s son comes back with poor grades, problems will arise.

First of all, let’s assume that it is natural for a person’s reputation as a noble to be at an all-time low, and that the rumor will spread abroad.

After that, if I succeed to the next Margrave without any problems, the commander-in-chief protecting this place will naturally become Gilbert Lionheart.

What if the margrave who protects the borders of the empire is terrible?

It was natural to become good prey for other countries.

Because this was the world where people would be captured and eaten if their national defense power was weak.

Of course, this was an extreme judgment, but it was clear that the Iron-Blooded Margrave had even the worst-case scenario in mind.

So, what I’m saying is that all previous mistakes will be covered up, so come with real results.

With proof that the borders of this empire, Infractus, can be adequately secured.

When I got to this point, I was relieved that at least I wouldn’t be kicked out.

If they had just ordered him to be placed on indefinite probation for damaging his reputation, he might have died in the middle of the story.

The worst was avoided, but achieving good results at the academy was not easy.

Depending on the characteristic skills each person has, their skills vary greatly.

In addition, characteristic skills can never be used until they are unlocked, so there were many people who died without being able to acquire characteristic skills throughout their lives.

Since the triggers for awakening are so different, there is even a field of study that studies this in earnest.

In particular, according to Gilbert’s memories, he had not yet mastered the characteristic skill. That’s why, when Gilbert created this skill, he set it so that it would only appear for the first time when he plundered someone else’s aircraft.

The only time this son of a wealthy count family robbed others was when he seduced a possessed woman, so he never once had a chance to show off his characteristics.

Of course, even if Gilbert’s personality was not set that way, riding someone else’s aircraft was almost a taboo, so it was a trait that no one but him could express.

However, even if it was activated, I was already having a headache about how to use the characteristics that were activated when stealing someone else’s aircraft.

Gilbert put the issue of characteristics to one side as a later thought.

What was important right now was the question of the narrative that would flow in the future.

To give a rough estimate of the time, it seemed to be the prologue where the main character enters the academy.

After checking the continental calendar, it was clear that there was no error as it was similar to that.

Therefore, it was necessary to decide on a future policy before enrolling.

Because the most important thing is to find a way out of this damn game world.

Gilbert first thought about a way to get out of the game.

I came up with various hypotheses, but my goal was to clear the game’s scenario as I first thought.

I came to the conclusion that since I had experienced possession in the world of a common game, I thought that escaping from it would be similar.

Usually, these types of possessions often return to the original world when you see the ending of a novel or game.

Considering such a universal outcome, it was right for Gilbert to see the ending.

However, it wasn’t easy.

First of all, it was difficult to see the ending itself, but even finding which of the numerous endings was the key to returning home was a problem.

Moreover, in a game, events would definitely occur at the exact time, but here it was all reality. The idea that I could meet the ending conditions and achieve the desired result by assuming the numerous variables contained within it was too optimistic.

That doesn’t mean I won’t do it.

Gilbert scratched his head vigorously and continued his thoughts.

I decided to revise the details as I watched the situation unfold and set short-term goals first.

The prerequisite was to successfully complete the Academy episode, the introductory part of Tactical Combat. There was a warning from the Count of Lithuania, and it seemed like he had to grow here as quickly as possible and use the minimum amount of force to be able to deal with the moment an emergency arises.

Gilbert’s thoughts continued one after another until they finally reached the main character.

What will the main character look like in this world that has become reality?

As Gilbert, who played the character himself, he knew the potential of the main character better than anyone else. However, it was difficult to specify what the main character was like because the growth direction and character line changed depending on the choices the gamer made.

However, the potential of the main character was too precious to be ignored.

Gilbert stroked his chin.

It seemed better to postpone the main character until later. I thought it was dangerous to make a hasty judgment before meeting in person.

Before leaving for the Academy, Gilbert stayed locked away, organizing the direction of the episode and important turning points.

Until then, I had no intention of causing any accidents.

I hope so for a week.

The day to enter the academy has finally arrived.