episode_0112

112. I am the father and the princess is the mother?

I slowly started to move my body. I was trying to leave the dormitory.

When the duke and the hero were embarrassed, I planned to get out of the way. Only then could I protect my 100,000 gold.

Of course, I was quickly caught by the hero.

“Where should I go?”

It was foolish to panic here. I looked rather confident.

“You want to go home?”

“Ha…! Going home in this situation?”

“Oh, it’s ruined, right? My plans have been cancelled, so I guess I have nothing to do now?”

“Tsu-eup…”

The warrior kept his mouth shut. It was because he had nothing to say even if he thought about it.

I glanced at the Duke. Now he was more important than the warrior. When he noticed and asked for 100,000 gold, I had no choice.

But the duke seemed not inclined to do so. I was still staring blankly at the ceiling. To be precise, it seemed like he was thinking about a preparedness plan.

‘Well, since the planned rebellion was suddenly canceled… there will be quite a bit of opposition from the subordinates.’

In particular, influential nobles will protest. That’s why the Duke looked like that.

Of course, it was none of my business.

I took this opportunity to turn away.

“Okay, see you next time.”

And then he opened the door with calm words.

Squeak.

But that was then.

“Wait.”

Suddenly the duke opened his mouth.

I was momentarily taken aback.

Probably, this moment seemed to be the most embarrassing moment while executing the plan. It was fortunate that he had turned back. Otherwise, I might have been caught by the hero.

I just turned around and opened my mouth. Fortunately, my voice came out well without being noticeable.

“Why are you doing that?”

There was no way they would have found out that I was a dark wizard. That didn’t make sense.

Rather than that, it was more likely that he was talking to me because of the 100,000 gold story.

‘Should I just run away?’

Several thoughts came to mind at that moment. I couldn’t come this far and lose 100,000 gold. If that were the case, I felt like I would be even more shocked than the Duke.

But the duke was different from me.

“Can you control the public opinion of each gallery as you wish?”

He suddenly talked about community. It seemed like they were thinking of using the community through me, the gallery owner.

I opened my mouth with a happy face.

“Hmm? no. That’s impossible for me too.”

“I see. I got it.”

Currently, the community is no different from a huge media outlet. It was not impossible to bring citizens together again by creating an atmosphere in the community. I think that’s why I asked that question.

‘Did you check until the end?’

It was truly a prudent operation. He was asking questions to make sure his decision was correct.

Anyway, he just said that and nodded. Fortunately, the topic of money was not brought up. The warrior also seemed to be no longer interested in me.

I sighed inwardly and went out.

Soon my whole body was out the door.

‘Let’s not let down our guard until the end.’

I didn’t let go of my tension until the end. After that, the door naturally began to close. I did my best(?) until the end.

Squeak.

Soon I noticed the door moving slowly. Strangely, it felt like it took a long time for the door to close.

Anyway, is it because of my hard work?

Cooung.

Soon all the doors were closed safely.

Now it was like I was completely free from the two of them.

I looked very relieved.

Is this how a thief who stole 100,000 gold from a rich family would feel?

I felt very exhilarated and relieved.

Perhaps, out of the duke’s pride, he would not bring up the topic of 100,000 gold anymore. Even if they found out later, there was a very high probability that they would think it was paid as hush money.

In fact, I could see that these 100,000 gold were now mine.

Perhaps, if Master found out, he would be jealous and want to die?

‘You must absolutely keep it a secret. I’m sure if he finds out, he’ll try to take half.’

Of course, I planned to hide it completely.

Anyway, it felt like it had been a long time since I had a happy day like today.

He exploited the duke and the warrior and stole up to 100,000 gold.

There is nothing more satisfying than this.

‘Ah, I’ll sleep well today.’

So I left the dormitory with a smile on my face.

It seemed that on a happy day like today, we should at least have a company dinner.

‘Of course I should invite Serena and Lucien, but should I invite the princess as well? Oh, we can’t leave out Pierre either.’

***

After a while.

Clearly, a large-scale protest occurred in Trier. Even if it was only for a moment, it was true that it happened.

But strangely, both the royal faction and the noble faction were quiet.

And there was a reason for everything.

‘Even the Geunwang faction would be embarrassed. ‘The protests took place because of the king’s mistake.’

Conversely, the aristocratic faction stopped its plans just before the rebellion. Of course, I had no choice but to keep my mouth shut.

In any case, both the royal faction and the noble faction suffered losses due to this incident. The royal faction lost face, and the aristocratic faction’s solidarity weakened.

The only one who benefited was me.

‘100,000 gold pieces.’

Even though a considerable amount of time had already passed, the duke did not mention money to me. In fact, it was nice to think that this was mine.

Oh, of course, there were people who benefited other than me.

It was the Abyss members who had transferred to the school.

Originally, the transfer of Abyss members was bound to cause a big problem.

In fact, large-scale protests broke out. It was said that academy students also participated in the protest.

But somehow, the protest was dispersed. It too was completely shattered and disbanded.

Thanks to this, Abyss’ transfer issue was also overcome.

‘They just sat back and made a profit.’

Right now, both the noble faction and the royal faction did not want to bring up the issue of school transfer. From Abyss’s perspective, this could be seen as a very fortunate situation.

Oh, and there was one more person who benefited from this.

“Eight! Eight!”

“Hoo, you’re really good at it?”

“Hehe, it’s because the person teaching me is excellent.”

“Hmm, I’m glad you said that.”

The subject was a princess who kept visiting my house these days.

Originally, the princess, like Abyss, had entered school incorrectly. And this was a good move to attack from the aristocratic point of view.

But this too was overlooked due to this incident. From the princess’s perspective, this could be considered fortunate.

How about “? Don’t you think Anna’s talent is outstanding?”

I was pulled out of my thoughts by the princess’s question.

And he nodded.

“Yes. Even to me, it looks outstanding.”

In fact, Anna’s talent was amazing. The princess visited him every day and taught him, so you can see how excellent he is.

“Hehe, I’m embarrassed.”

Originally, Anna had a strong sense of independence and an adult side. It was because I brought my sick mother alone.

But is it because the situation has stabilized these days?

Currently, he often appears like a typical 12-year-old kid. He became more charming and joked around quite a bit. Perhaps, his current appearance seemed to be his original personality.

At that time, I suddenly saw Anna making a mischievous expression.

Then he grabbed the princess’s hand.

“Hmm?”

The princess looked slightly embarrassed. It seemed like she wasn’t used to having someone hold her hand.

“Come here for a moment!”

Anna held the princess’s hand and began to move. Although the princess had an embarrassed face, she moved as she was guided by Anna’s hand.

Soon Anna came right in front of me. Naturally, the princess was also drawn by Anna and came to me.

“Hey, why did you drag me all the way here?”

The princess looked slightly puzzled.

But that was then.

“Hehe, wait a minute.”

Soon Anna extended her other hand to me. And he held my hand with his other hand.

Come on.

To put it simply, it could be seen as a situation where Anna was placed in the middle, and the princess and I were on either side, holding Anna’s hand.

It was similar to when parents play with their children.

“So, aren’t we just like family? They are mom and dad.”

“Oh!”

“Hmm?”

I looked slightly embarrassed. It was because of Anna’s unexpected attack(?).

Of course, the princess’s face was so red that it seemed like it was going to explode.

“My, I am your mother? And dad… wow!”

I knew the princess liked me. And Anna seemed to notice that too.

That’s why I did this prank.

However, there seemed to be some sincerity mixed into this joke.

‘Are you rooting for me and the princess to do well?’

Well, for a girl that age, being a princess was nothing short of an object of envy. Maybe that’s why he wanted to marry me.

However, I was just embarrassed.

‘If Serena and Lucien find out, they won’t leave me alone.’

Right now, I’m overwhelmed with both. In fact, the two also showed jealousy quite often.

But a princess is also added here?

‘I feel dizzy just thinking about it.’

In any case, it was a story that should not have happened.

I tried to quickly change the subject. If things continued like this, the princess’s heart might grow out of control.

But that was then.

-The Zenith upper deck has finally landed in Trier! I hope everyone comes to see it!

“Hmm?”

“Zenice?”

A sudden sound came from outside. In addition, a fairly loud sound was heard, as if magic had been used.

In an instant, the princess and I turned our heads. I became interested in the sounds I heard outside.

To be precise, it was because of the name ‘Zenice’.

“If it’s Zenith…”

“It is the top of the empire.”

I nodded at the princess’s words. It was a fact I also knew.

To be exact, it was not the Empire’s First, but the New Edition’s First. It meant that it was the largest top in the world.

Of course, the princess and I couldn’t help but be interested.

‘Suddenly the best merchant in the empire has arrived in Trier?’