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With the deal finalized, Episode III is complete.

We had prepared a plan in advance with another sub-episode, and all that was left was to return to Ruthmire.

As I got into the carriage, Pollux’s advice suddenly came to mind.

-I advise you. It would be good to have some free time. Otherwise…

“My world will stay in winter forever, la.”

That was the advice I received from Pollux.

“Huh? What does that mean?”

When I thought of that, Harnier was tilting his head in the seat opposite me.

I wonder if you heard it.

“Nothing. It’s just something Pollux said.”

“…Are you saying that your world stays in winter?”

oh. I heard it all when I see that not a single word is wrong.

What’s the use of getting out of here?

I decided to just tell it off.

“It won’t have much meaning. Roughly speaking, I would say don’t push yourself too hard.”

Well, if we had to choose the harshest and most difficult season among the four seasons, humans would definitely choose winter.

Spring with warm sunshine.

Summer is when countless crops grow in the rain and sunlight.

Autumn brings abundance with the Harvest Festival.

Compared to those three seasons, winter was a season far removed from the cold winds and cold chills.

I told you earlier to take some time to relax.

If we were to interpret it further, it was highly likely that on the surface it meant to proceed with work a little more leisurely.

“…I guess so. Also?”

“Of course, I guess you heard something too?”

“Yes, yes?!”

Then Harnier jumped up.

“Well, what did you hear…?”

“Didn’t you say that because you heard something from Pollux? There was a time when only you were taken with me, not me.”

“No… that! That was rice, there was nothing to say! Simply…!”

“Simply?”

“That…”

After that, Harnier was in a hurry and blurted out his words.

“Oh, you don’t know anything! It’s not that important…!”

“Um… well. Well, that’s true.”

What more can Pollux say if he tells Harnier about this?

She may have said that she was her fiancé or something, but she also said that she had not told Pollux anything about our contractual engagement.

Even if an unexpected question had come up, Harnier would have answered it well.

“Well, anyway, if Pollux asks about that, please tell him. I don’t have time to rest right now.”

If you answer like this, Pollux won’t say anything.

Instead, as soon as he did that, Harnier, who had been struggling a moment ago, narrowed his eyes.

“Carsein. You have to keep your promise to me, right?”

“I know. You promised to lie down and sleep for three hours a day.”

“Make sure to follow it. I will definitely check that too.”

“Whether it is possible?”

I, too, had definitely checked the limits of my body this time.

“More than that, Karsein. What are you going to do after you arrive at Ruthmeier?”

“Yes?”

“Hmm. I’m not going back to the Marquis right now, but since I have to attend the Eastern Noble Meeting, I have to meet my next schedule to some extent.”

“Oh, that’s it.”

▶Sub episode. Transaction statement is in progress◀

▶The details of the transaction between Karssein, Ruthmire, and Marquis Iferos have been delivered to the Duke.◀

▶Claire Vagrand is scheduled to arrive at Ruthmire Territory.◀

I need to solve this first.

“I will stay in Ruthmeier for a few days. In addition to having to transport aggregates to the Yarik people, other provisions included increasing the power of the territory’s citizens.”

“Ugh, why did Pollux talk about sparring one more time… mmmm. And?”

“A guest will come. Because the specification has arrived at the Duke’s house.”

“…It must be your family.”

“That’s right.”

Since I did this sub-episode, Claire will come, not Arina.

Several options will appear from her, and you just need to create a situation where Arina cannot intervene in your line.

Then, when you return to the Duke’s house, you can avoid the dead flag in the next episode, which Pollux called a ‘rest period’.

“Okay. That’s it, what’s next?”

After that.

I guess now is the time to give it a shot.

It will go to “───”

– Rattling.

At that moment, Harnier, who was recording the schedule, dropped his pen.

“Mi, are you crazy?! Why are you there…!”

She stood up and shouted at me as if she didn’t understand.

Well, I guess so.

It would be a decision that does not make sense based on common sense.

Moreover, it would be an even more incomprehensible judgment now that the Eastern Noble Council is approaching.

‘But for me, it’s absolutely necessary.’

Chapter 2 creates a new episode by taking on the role of a sub-episode.

Unless he moves on his own and creates an episode, Karssein will eventually meet a bad ending.

So most sub-episodes tend to feature absurd actions. Even in the Ruthmire Territory episode, the start was based on buying their territory.

Nevertheless, Harnier calmly kept his composure and sat down.

“What are you thinking…?”

If other characters had heard this, they would have gone crazy, told them to stop right away, or even stopped them.

She is calmly asking about my intentions. In a serious tone, he asks me what plans I have.

I can’t get used to that at all.

“You can rest assured. No harm will come to you.”

For now, it would be better to draw a line like this.

Our relationship was a plan anyway. If you dig too deeply, it could complicate things to organize later.

Then, Harnier’s attitude changed completely.

“Really. Are you saying it will come out like this?”

what. Why isn’t it the reaction I expected?

She was glaring at me with her arms crossed.

“No harm will come to me? well. That would be something I would have to see and judge for myself.”

“Harnier?”

“I can’t believe it. Think about how today you slept soundly until morning because of Dipheshan syndrome. I said it was okay to take a nap for just two hours, but that blatant lie was exposed, right?”

“…That’s true, but this time it’s different.”

“I don’t know. Maybe it’s because I’ve already experienced precedent, but I can’t believe what you’re saying. I don’t know what will happen there, so I’ll follow you.”

what? Are you going to follow me?

The place I said I would go…?

Harnier looked at me with a pout and asked, still without uncrossing his arms.

“Why? Is there any reason not to?”

“…No, but is it really necessary? There is no particular reason─”

“Sure.”

point.

Harnier’s index finger touched my lips horizontally, as if cutting off my words.

“Right to follow your fiancé as a fiancée. This is enough.”

She hypothesized that this relationship might break up now and added that she would follow me until the end.

Why is it like that?

As a merchant, you probably know best that the balance of profits is not right.

-Hee hee hee!

“The carriage arrived just then. Should I end this story here?”

She removes her mouth from her hand and assumes an escort position.

…Really. This woman can’t get used to it at all.

I sighed and got off the carriage.

***

It’s already been three days since I signed a deal with Pollux and returned to Ruthmire.

A lot has changed.

First, real customers started to appear.

“Se, oh my… what is this? A huge oyster…?”

“It’s not a cave, it’s a passage.”

“You guys…?”

“This is Melik, the guard in charge of this passage.”

“I’m Tony.”

“When you say it’s a passage… you mean you can use this passage by paying a toll?”

““That’s right!””

Waglu Mountain was high and rugged, so the only way was to go around it.

But what about a passage?

Anyone who hears about the existence of this strange passage becomes curious.

And this isn’t just about curiosity.

“Look, open the map first!”

“It’s already unfolding!”

“Yeah, right. The road we’ve been on so far… is this it?”

“That’s right. However… distribution was difficult because it was difficult to cross Mount Waglu.”

“But it’s ridiculous that this place is so open… So that wasn’t a rumor?”

The place where the open cave leads to is their destination.

The mysterious passage that I had once only heard about through rumors and that I had clicked my tongue in denial about, actually exists.

“Why are you procrastinating so much? It’s urgent, so get out of the way!”

“If you’re not going, come out!”

“I will pay! How much does it cost?”

“Hmm. The toll fee is based on the luggage and number of people you carry, so follow these regulations──”

There are already dozens, if not hundreds, of people who have visited in the past few days.

Those who quickly learned of the convenience of transportation have been visiting this place constantly.

There is no threat of demonic beasts or bandits, and the bright magic stone lantern is lit every night even in a dark place, so you can use it at any time.

Not only that, but there were also works created by sculptors scattered throughout the interior.

It immediately caught the attention of nobles and was reborn as a new transportation center and tourist destination.

And that too, very consistently.

“Lord!”

“What kind of magic have you done on our territory!!”

Melik and Tony said this in a fuss.

“How much did you earn today?”

“Look at this. I can’t even count how many. With this, the remaining construction costs will be covered quickly!”

“In addition, there are a lot of things to buy as you pass by here at the top. There’s no need to go to an expensive estate!”

Well, it was worth making such a fuss.

Ruthmeier’s financial situation had skyrocketed so quickly in just a few days.

▶As a reward for the results of more than the selections, Ruthmire’s resource volume increases by three times!◀

▶The level of revival has increased significantly. Ruthmire’s reputation will never drop below A!◀

The status window also says so.

The results of clearing the episode were clearly visible.

The more that happens, the more careful I have to be.

“You two, stop training and go.”

““Yes! My lord!””

Having something to gain in this way also means that you have something to lose.

That’s why I really needed the help of Marquis Ipherus.

“Huh!”

“Lower pressure!”

In Rusmire, the spirit of the territory’s residents holding weapons is resounding.

This is the sound of the people of the territory trying to develop the strength to defeat the demon beasts on their own, following the teachings of the Yarik people who stayed here to transport aggregates.

Of course, it’s not just magical beasts.

“Wow…!”

“Hwiyu. Is it settled?”

“Kiyan! What if the same thing happens to me like that? Humans are different from demonic beasts. There is intelligence!”

“Sorry, sorry!”

There is no guarantee that they will not come to plunder this village wearing bandit hoods like the three knights of Count Modric.

In addition, there may be those who try to push through the tunnel after it is completed.

So, they are also learning interpersonal skills.

Ruthmire’s real enemies are the nobles of this area.

In this way, Ruthmeier is developing the strength to block the shouts on its own.

and.

It was the same for me too.

“In this case, it seems like we are the ones receiving the teaching rather than the one giving it. True.”

“You don’t have to worry. Because I’m also training so that my body doesn’t cool down.”

Lv. 33

▶The SP you have is automatically ??? Used for stats!◀

▶Strength 5.11

▶Agility 6.28

▶Endurance 6.37

▶Stamina 4.68

▶Immunity 1.33

▶??? 33%

A stat window with a quick glance.

The stats aren’t rising dramatically compared to before, but the level is rising well.

This means that even though it looks sluggish, it is growing well.

Even if I came from a duke’s family, it seemed like if I continued to grow like this, I would be able to protect myself without any problems.

of course,

“Hmm… Can I ask Confucius one more thing later?”

“Okay.”

I just want to get out of that dungeon even a second sooner.

***

After sparring, I was pushed on Barak’s back and headed to a house I had never seen before.

The reason it became a house instead of a room was because Ruthmeyer decided to build a house first with the money left over. Village Chief Barak was furious and said that work had already started when I left.

When I entered the building I saw for the first time, I found a rather cozy room.

and.

At that moment, extreme pain suddenly came.

“Kk…?! What is this…!”

-Tiring!

▶Secondary side effects of Dipheshan syndrome occur!◀

…what?