episode_0128

‘It’s definitely something that deserves praise. Recognition and praise from family must continue. But… I should rather hide this?’

This is nonsense.

It’s close to sophistry. No, sophistry is correct.

Even if you tell the people of the empire, there will be cheers, so how can you not tell it proudly even to your own family?

However, Karssein did not have a joking tone.

“You will definitely think this is nonsense. But, it actually happened.”

-Sure.

Karssein took out an old letter.

“The recipient is… Count Lilpeten?”

“I have been to the West in the past. Now, the result is completely opposite to that of the Marquis of Ipherus.”

“The results were exactly the opposite?”

Karssein laughs and answers.

“It was the time of the Eastern Noble Assembly. As the person in charge of the Chatrene territory, I was looking for a solution, but the clue was in the Earl of Lilpeten. So, I went looking to get those Lopea seeds. Of course, I got beat up as soon as I left.”

I have a vague idea why I was beaten.

This is because the Count of Lilpeten, like the Marquis of Aiferus, is in a position of being despised by the people of the empire.

From their perspective of being despised, the conflict is still unresolved, and what’s more, the opponent is an aristocrat. Among them, Bagland would have been even more angry.

“It didn’t matter that I got hit. In the end, what I wanted was a deal. It didn’t matter as long as the deal went through.”

The details of the deal were simple.

Please change their position in return for sending Lopea seeds to the duke’s residence.

This was something that those who eradicated demonic beasts in the western region had been demanding every time since before the great unification of the empire. It wasn’t something that could be solved that easily.

“So, what happened?”

“As you can see, the transaction fell through with that letter.”

“What?”

“Count Lilpeten received a warning and sent me rotten Lophea seeds. Do you know what this means?”

“…broken promise. It means misplaced trust.”

“Yes. That’s what came with this letter.”

After hearing those words, Arsien checked the letter again.

Count Lilpeten told Carcein that you were the same guy after all. As you can see just by looking at the rotten seeds sent, the relationship deteriorated.

however.

Isn’t something strange?

Heading west to find a way to revive the Chatrene territory was no different from the present. It is not much different from the fact that a deal with the Marquis of Ipheros to save the Rusmire territory continued.

But the result was just the opposite.

The deal with Count Lilpeten failed, but it was a great success with Marquess Ipheros.

-gulp.

Arcien swallowed heavily.

This is because only then did the contradictions in each of Karssein’s remarks disappear.

“Could it be… What you’re trying to say is that because you hid that fact, the direction was different?”

Probably not.

That can’t be possible.

Isn’t it possible that the priority should be to inform the family of what they did wrong by criticizing and criticizing them rather than praising them simply because of that?

Arsien denied it again and again on the spot.

Absolutely not because of this reason.

however.

“Yes.”

Karsein did not deny it.

Unlike the statement that caused such a big stir, he only gave a dry answer with an extremely calm expression, saying “Yes”.

“To be exact, it was Claire. When Claire saw me getting beaten up by the nobles, she immediately dragged me to my doctor, Shayden. And after it was revealed that I had been to the West through treatment, I went out.”

And what arrived was this letter and rotten seeds.

Karssein says:

“Do you understand now? Why did I say that it would be better to get scolded?”

“…”

I was aware that I was in a position where I couldn’t state the facts as they were when it came to Karssein’s background.

We cannot deny the possibility that he was traumatized by working behind the scenes for nobles, and he may have resigned himself to his family not recognizing this.

In such a process, it would be difficult to have the mental strength left to boast about having done something with your own words.

So Arsien deliberately revealed his actions from the mouth of someone else, himself.

He also thought that it would be perfect if the words came from his own mouth rather than Karssein’s because it would give him strength.

I thought that this would bring sunshine to the Bagland duchy.

It was expected that the bad family relationship would be restored, and that Karsein would be rewarded and recognized.

however.

An unexpected obstacle was hidden.

The difference between ‘being scolded by being found out’ by your family and ‘being scolded by telling your family directly’.

There was only one difference, but this difference was too big.

Arsien’s eyes fluttered.

I couldn’t bear to deny it. It was to the point where I began to wonder whether it was right for me to tell them about Karssein’s whereabouts.

but.

“No. That was just bad luck. Your actions deserve recognition.”

“Are you saying you would still deny it even after hearing that?”

“Okay.”

I had to deny it.

There shouldn’t have been any doubts.

The difference between the two incidents is because of one person.

‘okay. This is Claire’s problem. ‘It’s definitely not Confucius’ fault.’

What should be directed at this man is praise and praise, not criticism and criticism.

and.

It was Claire who had to change, not Karssein.

-Tiring!

▶Hidden episode. Objects that need to change are progressing.◀

***

Shatlaine and Ruthmeier.

Lilpeten and Ipheros.

Past and present.

I told him the difference between the two, but Arsien denied it.

However, that didn’t make the conversation last any longer.

“The reason you came to Bagland was because so many people were questioning whether you should attend this Eastern Noble Meeting. I would like to cover that part by informing you of your whereabouts, the lord of Ruthmire.”

Rather, it returned to the plot I knew and was spitting out familiar lines.

The option just turned off.

Now that I’m back to the scene where I’m writing this, there shouldn’t be any problem.

“I don’t mind. Do whatever you want.”

“We cannot rule out the possibility that you may become a target due to the attention focused on you. And yet?”

“Yes.”

“You don’t look particularly afraid. No, does it have to be at this level to cause that much change in the market of the Pesselos Empire?”

Arsien handed out an engraved letter from a participant in the Eastern Noble Meeting.

Regardless, I started writing.

It is inevitable that Karsein will be targeted.

Because that is his fate for the development of this game.

However, there is something to be gained about the fact that this story was originally told a little faster.

“…Is this written like this on purpose?”

“Wouldn’t you be convinced only if you write it down like that?”

“Hmm… Well, I guess so.”

Arsien seemed confused and looked at the engraving in turn and gave advice.

“Don’t emphasize your own faults too much. Because you have done something worthy of praise.”

“I will listen carefully.”

-Ttogak, ttogak.

Arsien walks away with the sound of shoes.

As expected, it looks like you didn’t notice until then.

[Attendee: Karssein Bagland]

[Qualification: Lord of Ruthmire]

The foundation for taking charge of the Chatrene territory again was thus completed.

‘…But what is this?’

I’ve felt it before, but there has been a change that I can’t quite grasp.

[ Arsien Rehern Peselos ]

[Intimacy: 12%→28%]

Arsien simply stopped by the duke’s residence to quell the nobles’ complaints, relayed that fact to me, and wanted to take the engraved letter.

But why is intimacy increasing here?

‘Well… I guess it’s because of the choices.’

Maybe so.

no. It was most reasonable to think that way.

-Tiring!

▶You need to choose a place to stay today.

[ 1. Karssein’s room in the Bagland duchy ]

[ 2. Ruthmire Territory ]

[3. Inn outside the Duke’s house]

[4. Training hall]

[ 5. Marquis Ipherus ]

A choice appeared asking you to choose a place to stay, but unlike the previous options, this was not related to intimacy or events.

If you stay in Karssein’s room, your action and stamina will recover quickly, and if you return to Rusmire, your intimacy will increase and your work progress will increase.

In the inn outside the Duke’s house, conversations with family are completely eliminated, and time is given to raise stats in the training hall. Marquis Apheros is not much different, but this one uses action to increase stats.

I decided to stop by the training center for the first time in a while.

The situation in the Duke’s house that needed to be broken was, well, it seemed to have been overcome thanks to Arsien, so I planned to increase the strength I lacked until then.

From my experience fighting Pollux, the stats are unreliable.

It was much better to hone my own skills.

***

Same time.

In the Duke’s house, the story that the three sisters and Isabella could not bear to bring up at the dinner table is being brought up again.

Now without Arcien.

Only then was it a story I could definitely tell.

Carcein with Kelbia berry and Kelbia allergy.

What happened at the tea party was gradually being revealed.

“So, where did they serve food containing Kelvia fruits?”

“I am the author of Gelgeten. Mother.”

“Yes… He is the author of Gelgeten.”

A rare anger appeared in Isabella’s eyes.

“I don’t think a family in the restaurant industry can make a mistake like that. Arina.”

“I think the same thing. Rather, it would be more reasonable to look at it explicitly.”

“Yes! How dare you do something like that to my son!”

Isabella, immersed in anger, called the butler.

“Sever all contact with the Gelgeten author. From now on, we will treat Bagland as a hostile family, and we will also keep an eye on those who join hands with them. Please provide all relevant documents!”

“I will do as instructed. Madam.”

“I will also thoroughly retaliate against you. Do not worry. Mother.”

“Phew. Yes.”

Isabella raised her voice and touched her forehead. It was because I felt dizzy for a while.

“Mother. Rather, wouldn’t it be better to let people know in advance that Carcein has symptoms of Kelvia allergy?”

“If I made this known, it would become a weakness.”

“On the contrary, that is why I am informing you. If there is someone who dares to do the same thing, it will be easier to identify.”

“That makes sense. If it’s false─”

Afterwards, a long conversation takes place between the mother and eldest daughter.

While discussions were taking place about how to protect Karssein along with punishing Viscount Gelgeten.

Pink hair fell down.

Normally, she would have intervened too.

He would have criticized Viscount Gelgeten for daring to do such a thing to Karssein, and said that he had already taken steps to prevent the social world from even touching him.

no. Even if that wasn’t the case, he would have been relieved that Karssein wasn’t scolded, which was a good thing.

However, Claire was quiet today.

It’s strange.

“Little sister, what’s wrong? Where does it hurt?”

Flora, who felt something was wrong with Claire’s appearance, gently grabbed her sleeve and asked.

“Ugh. no. Why is my sister sick?”

“Then why…?”

“Well… you’re a little tired from running so far, aren’t you? That’s why.”

I had to lie while stroking Flora’s hair.

I felt bloated and stuffy.

Even though there wasn’t even a drop of sweat, this uncomfortable feeling didn’t go away.

Additionally, the discomfort that is sitting in one side of my chest cannot even be described.

How can I answer this?

It was a situation where no matter what was being said, it could not be heard.

Right then.

The door opens and the silver-haired girl I saw a moment ago appears again.

“Her Royal Highness Princess Arcien?”

After finishing her conversation with Karssein, she looked around and sighed, saying, “That’s right.”

“Did your conversation with Karssein not go well?”

“No. That’s not true.”

Arsien firmly shakes his head in response to Arina’s worried question.

“I’m sorry to interrupt the Duke’s conversation, but I also wanted to have a quick chat with Claire.”

…me?

Claire raises her head and silently points to herself with her index finger.

“It doesn’t matter to me…”

“Then come back. There are also places where we meet for the first time in a while.”

“In the meantime, we will finish this work. Come back.”

“I’m sorry. Claire, please move your seat for a moment.”

“…Yes. I’ll be back.”

The two people moved their seats.

In the room where they were alone, Arcien became more serious than before and asked Claire.

“When you met Karssein in Rusmeyer, what did you talk about first?”

“That’s right…”

-Are you awake now? You foolish bastard.

Claire’s mouth, which was about to answer, closes again.

I was so surprised that he suddenly fell down.

After seeing that, I gave a blunt answer.

“He probably got angry first. Because no matter what it is, you have always been like that.”

“…”

I couldn’t deny it.

Even if it was because I was worried, it was true that I was angry.

But Claire snorted and answered confidently.

“Sounds like that naturally come out because you are not taking care of your body properly.”

“Ha. Claire.”

“There is nothing wrong with what you said. I was telling you to walk around in a more normal manner. After sleeping for 3 days, I woke up, said I had a good night’s sleep and put all my worries behind me.”

Where does that end?

“When I asked my doctor, he said that he even contracted Dipeshan Syndrome when he moved to the western region. Really, in the past, people went to the West on their own and came back completely beaten up. Would that look good?”

Claire answered innocently, saying that to some extent, she brought it upon herself.

Arcien closes his eyes tightly.

This means it hasn’t changed. It wasn’t any different from then.

Arcien took a deep breath and gave a straightforward answer.

“Just asking if it was okay was enough.”

“…What?”

“You could have started by asking the injured person and your younger brother, who had just woken up, why he fell down like that.”

Pink hair falls down.

One side of my chest feels more stuffy.

“Even if that wasn’t the case, I could have at least asked him how he was doing. You could have asked why I went out west. I could have asked how I got Dipeshan Syndrome. No?”

It feels like something is coming up from one side of my chest into my esophagus.

A fishy, sour smell started coming from the inside of my throat.

“There were plenty of opportunities. No, to be precise, Karssein was giving you a chance. Even if I killed that personality just a little bit, something like that wouldn’t have happened.”

“That kind of thing… what…?”

“Ha.”

Arcien sighs deeply and opens his heavy mouth.

“Shatrene was ruined by you, not by Karssein. Claire.”

-Tiring!

▶Changes occur in Claire thanks to her helper Arsien!◀

▶Intimacy increases!◀

[Claire Bagland]

[Intimacy: 61%→67%]