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“If you are a knight, draw your sword. I will test whether he is a suitable man for Camilla.”

Gilbert sighed inwardly as he looked at the head of the Tristitia family looking at him with wide eyes. I had no idea how things had gotten so twisted.

Apparently, the atmosphere wasn’t bad until I first visited the Tristitia mansion, but at some point, I came to my senses and found myself face to face with Count Tristitia in the sparring hall.

That wasn’t all.

Looking around, Count Tristitia’s three sons were also glaring at Gilbert with double eyes. If it weren’t for the count, they held and released the handle of the sword several times, as if they would have gone out on their own.

Is the reason obvious?

Although he said he had no idea, Gilbert actually knew very well why this happened.

“Gilbert, cheer up!”

Camilla’s bright, cheering voice with her fists clenched rang through the quiet sparring hall.

The energy radiating from the count and his three sons became even stronger. Going one step further, the mixture of murderous intent that makes hair stand on end is probably not just an illusion.

Gilbert braced himself at the terrible sight.

It was a favorable trend anyway.

If I were to step down from here, there was a high possibility that I would face backlash.

In the end, Gilbert decided to give his all, took a breath, and slowly drew his sword.

“Fighting! Gilbert!”

Gilbert clicked his tongue at the sight of Camilla burning to the end. It really was a cheer that didn’t help at all.

***

A few hours before Gilbert sparred with Count Tristitia. To be exact, it happened when I had just arrived at Lydus territory.

Originally, Gilbert planned to use the warp magic circle as soon as he arrived at the territory of Rydus. There was still time for the main scenario to begin, but this was done to prevent any unexpected variables.

After the attack on the Academy, which was part of the Resistance, the Sigurdians’ invasion, also known as the beginning of the barbarian warrior part, was always preceded by a declaration of war.

Although they were called a barbarian people in the empire who did not know manners, the Sigurdians were a people who valued honor and battle as the highest values. They are descendants of the Sigurdians, who were called great heroes in the old days, and they strictly prohibited any actions that would tarnish the honor of their ancestors.

Even though this world was not based on a game, it was a place that was influenced by the game system because of Gilbert. As long as Gilbert was the one carrying out the main scenario, the setting would not change, so it was clear that the main scenario would take place after their declaration of war.

Since no contact had been received from Gilbert from the Lithuanian territory yet, he decided that he had time to spare.

But variables appeared in unexpected places. That’s what Camilla stopped Gilbert from using the warp magic circle. This tomboyish girl recklessly invited Gilbert to Tristitia Mansion, and because of her insistence, Gilbert had no choice but to visit Tristitia Mansion.

“Welcome. miss. The Count and the masters are waiting.”

“Oh! long time no see. Del Monte!”

When they got off the carriage that arrived in front of the mansion, the head butler with white hair greeted them. As Gilbert got out of the carriage, he quickly looked at the head deacon named Del Monte.

Is this similar to a game?

Gilbert nodded inwardly, looking at the head butler who was giving off an unusual energy.

In Tactical Combat, when you become friendly with the Count Tristitia family, among the companion characters you can use, the one that is classified as a higher level character is the Commander-in-Chief in front of you.

His name is Delmont Pavlov. In the past, his life was saved by Count Tristitia and he became his chief butler. He was once one of the strongest men known as the incarnation of the battlefield.

Although he was past his prime and his skills were declining, he was still a seasoned man with a solid body and the experience he had gained from fighting numerous battlefields.

“By the way, who came with you…?”

“Gilbert! Gilbert the Lionheart. He’s my best friend!”

“There were many rude examples. Mr. Gilbert. My name is Del Monte, and I am the former head butler of the Count Tristitia family.”

Del Monte bowed and bowed. It was surprising that Gilbert, who had been called a bastard in the past, came here, but he didn’t show it because it was Camilla who he first introduced as a close friend.

“It is an honor to meet you, who has been called the incarnation of the battlefield. Although it is only a short time, I will be indebted to you.”

“If you are a friend of the young lady, you are an important guest of the Tristitia family. We will do our best to serve you.”

Del Monte could not easily believe that the young knight in front of him was the son of a count family, which had been rumored in the past. The energy and disciplined appearance felt from him was the divinity itself that had stirred up the empire in recent years.

I guess I’m really getting older.

Feeling inner satisfaction at the future of the empire that was beginning to move beyond the level of a cadet, he guided the two to the living room.

The interior of the Tristitia Mansion was decorated in a linear and somewhat stiff manner, as if to disprove that it was an influential knightly family of the Infractus Empire. Instead of the usual luxury goods, items used by knights who dominated the era were on display, and even the pictures hanging on the wall were mostly in the style of a swordsmanship textbook.

Considering that, as Gilbert remembered, all of these were images of outstanding knights produced by the Tristitia family, he could see at a glance how outstanding knights the family had produced.

“The Count has brought Lady Camilla and her friend.”

“Friend?”

The door to the drawing room opened, and Count Tristitia was seen at the head of the table. Although he ascended to the position of count, the muscles in his arms hidden under his clothes were impressive, as if he had not neglected training.

The overall lines were sharp and thick, and the count’s three sons sitting nearby were similar. At first glance, there was a big difference in appearance from the slender Camilla, but upon closer inspection, there was an uncanny resemblance.

“There were many rude examples. I came to see you without any contact. It’s called Gilbert Lion Heart.”

“Huh. Has William’s son of a bitch changed like this? It’s something to live for a long time.”

Count Tristitia was as outspoken as he appeared. He had a close relationship with Gilbert’s father, the Count of Lithuania, and looked at Gilbert with interest.

Even he had not expected that his friend’s son, who had been having trouble with his son until recently, would come visit him. Moreover, for a guy who was called a bastard, he was so orderly and calm that I was surprised.

Count Tristitia, who had seen Gilbert at his Lithuanian estate a few years ago, could not help but be surprised at how much the person had changed since then.

I was wondering what kind of tricks he had used to get the knighthood, but before I could see it, the bastard had turned into a tiger.

“It’s been a while. Has it been 5 years? It’s quite different from then.”

What setting is this again?

Gilbert broke into a cold sweat because Count Tristitia spoke as if she had seen him. I just inserted the Geumtaeyang custom character, but there seemed to be some strange settings attached to it as well.

If you think about it, Count Tristitia was closely related to the Count of Lithuania, so it made sense that she had seen Gilbert before. Even if you were Gilbert, you couldn’t help but be embarrassed when you heard it so suddenly.

“This is too much praise.”

“I never thought I would see that arrogant guy show some manners. I really didn’t expect that. This introduction is late. They are my sons.”

The count smiled arrogantly and introduced his three sons to Gilbert one by one. Although I was bothered by the sharpness of their eyes, I continued to pretend not to notice.

“Dad! Aren’t you paying too much attention to me because I’m here?”

“Oh my! My daughter! Hurry and fall into your father’s arms!”

Count Tristitia’s mood, which had seemed boisterous but solemn just a moment ago, has become infinitely frivolous. I knew that the ultimate daughter was an idiot, but I couldn’t get used to seeing her turn over like the palm of her hand like this.

However, Gilbert did not show it without notice. It was as obvious as seeing fire that if I grabbed a book here for no reason, I would get caught up in trouble.

“Dad… I’m not some kind of kid.”

“Camilla?”

Count Tristitia, who had been waiting for Camilla to be embraced with open arms, was taken aback by Camilla’s calm attitude. This was because my daughter, whom I had embraced without hesitation even before going to the academy, suddenly changed.

Count Tristitia, who cleared his throat and hid his agitation, looked at his daughter who did not hurt even if she put it in her eyes.

“large. Yes, the father was in charge in front of the guests.”

“More than that, Dad. I will follow Gilbert to Lithuania.”

“…What?”

“I’m going to Lithuania with Gilbert!”

Looking at Camilla smiling brightly, Count Tristitia closed his eyes. The Count knew that this day would come at some point, but he never thought that it would be now.

You are a friend, and you should have noticed when Camilla, who never invited guests, brought a man as a guest.

Count Tristitia glared at Gilbert with sharp eyes.

I thought the motherfucker was reformed, but the reality was different. I never expected that he would come to me as an even worse bastard.

Meanwhile, Gilbert, who suddenly received the hot gaze of the four men, was taken aback by the sudden change in the situation. He wondered why the count’s three sons were glaring at him, and it seemed like this was the reason.

The count’s three sons, who loved their younger brother dearly, seemed to have suddenly become wary of the man brought by their youngest brother. The problem was that Camilla’s remarks earlier lit the fuse.

Even Count Tristitia, who had been watching his friend’s son grow up with satisfaction, began to view him as if he were a bastard who had come to steal his precious daughter.

Gilbert made eye contact with the main culprit who made this situation happen. Camilla’s interpretation of Gilbert’s eyes made her think, “Good job!” With that feeling, he drew a V shape with one hand and began to laugh heartily.

Perhaps this appearance had caused some kind of misunderstanding, but life began to mix with the passionate gaze. Gilbert, who sensed that the situation was getting out of control, tried to quickly open his mouth to control the situation, but Count Tristitia was one step faster.

“I think we need to talk about this situation in detail.”

Are you really planning on having a conversation?

Gilbert couldn’t hold back the intense energy that was erupting and sighed.

For some reason, things didn’t seem to go smoothly when he got involved with Camilla.