episode_0163

“What does that have to do with you, Master?”

“It is the Shatrene fiefdom’s business that dealt with Ruthmire’s peddler. You have nothing to do with Master Karssein!”

Every single one of the residents refute this.

No, it may not have been a refutation, but rather a denial rooted in deep distrust.

“Even if Ruthmire sent support, what would you have to say?”

“You sent support? is it so. You could say that. At least I didn’t ruin the territory like you did.”

“But how did you create our land! Didn’t you try to crush my dreams and hopes without them!”

“And that’s not enough… Are you trying to ruin this land again? Are you trying to trample on even the slightest glimmer of hope?!”

But beyond that, they were too closed off.

Once the territory was ruined by Karssein, outsiders could no longer be brought in, and all that remained was vigilance, and that vigilance led them to face this situation.

“It’s related enough. Because I am the lord of Ruthmire.”

“What, what?!”

“Lord of Ruthmire…? What did I just hear?”

“That’s probably a lie! You’re trying to lie again by saying something you don’t know. How could Master Ruthmeier…!”

A voice came out to deny even this, but it was cut off with a single cut.

“In the past, Shatlaine sent a peddling wagon to Ruthmire and didn’t say anything even if the children stole food. And this time the situation was the opposite.”

“Uh, how could that…!”

“What if the lord doesn’t know that fact? ah. If you don’t believe me, shall we talk about something else?”

“What…?”

“The tunnel dug in Ruthmeier. I did it. I also knew that Ruthmire was a village of sculptors, so I was able to use the structure of Mount Waglu. So, don’t hawker carts come by quite often these days?”

“…!”

“What else could there be? Because of the unique problem of Ruthmeier’s crops, children have difficulty digesting them, so they drink milk to supplement their nutrition?”

Other territories may not be aware of this, but Shatrene, who has interacted with Ruthmire for a long time, knows all about this.

It is also true that there is not an ounce of falsehood in what Karssein just said, which he leisurely shrugged.

In that case, the statement that Karssein had become the lord of Rusmire was not a lie, and Shatrene, who was receiving help from Rusmire, had no choice but to hesitate.

Karssein hit the nail on the head with those who exposed the loopholes.

“And if it weren’t for Ruthmeyer’s peddler’s wagon this winter, you would have been in big trouble.”

“What are you talking about?”

“It’s no use trying to tell. The children were at risk of starvation because food was becoming scarce due to the same farming practices being carried out unnecessarily in Chatlaine, right? But didn’t the carriage appear just when you needed it?”

chuck.

He stabbed the dry ground with the sheath of his sword.

“It would be hard to believe as the temporary lord of Chatelaine. However, as the lord of Ruthmire, I have proven that I have the right to take charge of your territory. This can be seen as a legal right for saving you, who were on the verge of ruin even before the symposium began. Any objections?”

“…”

The silence that follows.

That winter was clearly an unreasonable attempt by the residents of the Chatrene Territory.

It was good to try to save Shatrene somehow, but even though I was anxious, I was too impatient, so I ended up holding my ankle even bigger.

Ruthmeyer’s peddler’s wagon arrived just then, and it was like spring sunlight.

If it weren’t for Ruthmeyer, many people would have starved and fainted, and some might even have died.

In the silence, Karssein withdrew his scabbard with a wry smile.

“I hereby declare that I, Karssein, have become a temporary lord in charge of Chatrene. And right here, I give an order.”

The engraving stone glowed in response to Karssein’s voice. This order was a protective measure to prevent harassment of the residents within the territory, and contained the power of a mutual contract that gave the temporary lord additional points through imprisonment.

“If you don’t want to follow my policy, you don’t have to. I will not give you any command except this one.”

After hearing that, the residents fell into even greater confusion.

It was already an error to say that it was okay to not follow the lord’s words, but not to issue any engraved orders except this one was literally the same as tolerating the territory’s residents to reject the temporary lord.

“Can’t that be tolerated?”

“Yes. Even if our territory is destroyed, we can blame it on the lord. There is no loss for us.”

“I would agree. What about you?”

“No problem. Just because I don’t have to listen to orders, I’m already acknowledged.”

“Instead, just break it even more. joy! In return, I’ll lower your rating and ask for more.”

And since this engraved order was in the form of a small contract that also applied to the residents, if it was violated, the temporary lord could demand compensation.

however.

Right then.

“No… no!”

“Trisha!”

“Are you okay? Where is your body…!”

“My body is not important. I am against that command!”

Trisha, who had been sleeping on Camilla’s lap until a moment ago, runs up and refuses to obey each person’s orders.

“Why, why is there no response…? I clearly expressed the opposite opinion…”

“This seal’s order is a contract aimed at the entire territory. Even if it is not possible, more than 40% of residents lean towards the side with the same opinion.”

“Such…!”

Trisha immediately returns to the residents and appeals.

“Everyone…! Why on earth would you take charge of our territory again? Think again!”

however.

“Hmph. What is the reason?”

“There’s no law preventing someone who has already ruined a territory from coming back and ruining it again, right?”

“Hey. I don’t know if it was because you were young, but since that day we’ve been going through hell! Do you know?”

“Trisha. You were deceived. I don’t know what you heard, but the master was trying to trick you!”

The residents did not even listen to Trisha’s appeal.

Since they are from the same territory, we should protect them, but they simply think that they were deceived by the liar Karssein.

– Shuung.

“Ah…! No way…!”

Soon, Gak Inseok accepted opinions from more than 40% of residents.

The imprint has already been applied.

“The temporary permanent residence sentence is over, so I will go back.”

Karssein just smiled and turned around.

No other words were added.

“Trisha.”

“This is correct. There is nothing wrong.”

Trisha asks, crying.

“Why on earth… you saved me? The reason my body is fine is all because of Master Karssein… Why aren’t you listening to me?”

“…That means you were just deceived. Master Karssein has not changed since then.”

“Have you already forgotten? When was the last time you harvested quality Chatelaine strawberries and Chatelaine grapes?”

“We have to get more from you during this symposium. Otherwise, everyone will die.”

“Young Master, from a long time ago, all you thought about was saving our territory!!”

“Hey!”

“Without knowing anything! Don’t you know that Ferdi and the others got away with stealing from Ruthmeyer’s peddler’s wagon!!”

After shouting that, Trisha burst into tears and ran out of the village.

and.

‘…no. No way, no way…!’

Someone who was quietly watching this situation wanted to deny reality.

***

-Tiring!

▶I became the temporary lord of Shatren Territory. By order from each person, they were granted the right to manage the territory.◀

▶Episode VI. Cleared the object of hatred.◀

■Compensation

[You can exercise your rights as a temporary permanent resident. ]

[The risk level around the Chatrene territory decreases depending on the area. ]

‘First of all, has this passed the first hurdle?’

After the selection rush was over, a reward window appeared.

Looking at the results, it seems that the residents’ vigilance was lowered as intended, as they were able to exercise their rights as temporary lords, and seeing that the risk level has decreased, it seems that there is at least no risk of being kicked out.

-Tadadadadak.

As I was looking at the status window, the sound of footsteps came closer.

I thought he might be someone who wanted to harm Karssein as he had a lot of anger built up, but…

It seems there is no need for that.

“Wait a minute!!”

I wondered why the sound of my footsteps was so light.

It was Ferdi.

▶We succeeded in bringing about a result that went beyond the options!◀

▶Your meeting with a specific person will be successful!◀

I said something.

Are you meeting this girl?

There is still a long way to go before the main scene comes out. That would mean that you are a little outside the sphere of influence of the choice. I turned around feeling relieved.

“Gasp, gasp… Master.”

Ferdi taking a breath.

A box looming above her catches her eye.

It was a white box, significantly different from the residents of Chatrene Territory.

[ Ferdi ]

[Intimacy: 12%]

‘12%?’

For a moment, I couldn’t believe my eyes.

Ferdi is clearly a person who shows hostility towards Carcein during this period.

It should be -12%, not 12%.

“Why did you do that?”

“Hmm?”

“You could have said it. That we stole food from the carriage you were riding in. On the surface, it’s theft, but if you dared to attack the carriage the lord was riding in, but you said you forgave him for it… shouldn’t you even need to use the engraving stone?”

also. Was Ferdi checking my appearance at that time?

That’s why Trisha appeared on his behalf.

The first meeting with Ferdi took place in front of a carriage, and his trigger was exhausted in that state.

Anyway, if you’re trying to answer that question…

▶Would you like to answer Ferdi’s question?

[ 1. It’s just as you said. There was no need for that. Honestly, I think it’s a shame. ]

[ 2. What’s the use of saying that? ]

[ 3. I was going to tell you about the loss later. That way you can use it. ]

[ 4. If I had done that, I would have told you that Trisha was dangerous! ]

[ 5. Do not answer. ]

‘I guess I have no choice but to choose.’

I calmly looked at the status window and didn’t think any further.

[ 2. What’s the use of saying that? ]☑

“What’s the use of saying that?”

“…Yes?”

“What is the use of telling that to the villagers?”

“That’s right…”

“Because I have a clear record of helping you already. Trust me this time. Did you have to explain it that way? Then, the residents will be satisfied and accept them as temporary permanent residents?”

“…”

Ferdi seemed to have hit the nail on the head, but said nothing.

I sighed and added the second option, changing it slightly.

[ 2. I assure you, it would not have been possible. Don’t you think there will be some subsidy left over from the estate to cover the cost of those meals? ]☑

“I guarantee it, it wouldn’t have been difficult. Even if you had come forward and made that claim in front of the adults who thought you had ruined this territory, I wouldn’t have let it go.”

“Then it would be okay if our kids came out together…! If there are that many witnesses…!”

“If that were the case, we would have been falsely accused of deceiving you as a group.”

“What, what?”

“I have become the worst liar in this territory. What would have happened if I had declared that I would try to change the Chatrene territory and issued a temporary permanent residency right here?”

Ferdi tried to say something but fell silent.

He knows it too.

“Okay. I would never have believed it. Nothing can change with just words. Only when there is a change in visible results will you be able to persuade the people of your territory.”

For them, the only factor that can bring about real change is change in the land.

Therefore, I had no choice but to lower their distrust by imposing restrictions on myself that I would not give any orders to the residents of the territory.

Becoming a liar is probably not Karssein’s problem.

With just a little bit of instigation, the lies will be exaggerated. Perhaps, it is obvious who did it.

So, thanks to that little boy, I was able to speak with some depth.

“For your information, I had a similar experience in the duchy, but the situation has never changed.”

“And even in the Duke’s house?”

“Okay. I knew for sure that the maid put a lot of salt in my food, but she didn’t tell me. Ferdi, if you were in my situation, what would you do?”

“That’s right… If you call the person who made the food and ask…”

“The moment I said that, I heard that the chef and the maid were suspicious. Afterwards, I received a probation order from Arina.”

“That’s a probation order…?”

“Could not be proven because there was no clear evidence. But, next time too. The next time, food with other foreign substances came to my table again. I also knew which maid did it. And yet, I never once proved it. Instead, the only thing I get back is that I harassed the maid.”

It’s not from outsiders that I hear people calling me a liar the most.

From the closest.

This is what I heard from my family.

“Then… what did you do?”

Ferdi swallowed and asked.

I smiled and answered.

“I ate that salty soup, pretending like nothing was wrong.”

“…!!!”

“On the contrary, if you just say it, the only thing that will come back is distrust towards me anyway. Then, isn’t this the only way?”

Eating salty soup without a problem every time.

Is there no salt in it? It made me think.

“Until they reveal their loophole. It exposes a few more loopholes until I can grab the evidence and reveal it. I held on and held on again.”

And in the end, it was proven.

The fact that something like that is happening in the Dukedom.

“Do you understand now? Why didn’t I say that?”

“No way… Then, no orders will be given from the Chatrene Territory…”

Ferdi said this with trembling eyes.

“Okay. I’ll prove it like that salty soup. Without receiving help from anyone, I will keep calling myself a liar and find the time to soar.”

Only then can I truly return this territory to my possession.

This should be enough.

Ferdi originally shows hostility towards Carcein, but at some point he turns into an ally.

It was unintentional that the timing was brought forward this much, but it didn’t seem to matter.

-Tiring!

▶We succeeded in bringing about a result that went beyond the options!◀

huh?

“…Then, are you confident that you won’t be kicked out this time?”

“What?”

“The Shatren territory is wrong. All the people in our village are strange! I also know that you tried to save our chatelaine! So, can you prove that? ”

-Tiring!

▶Ferdi’s intimacy rises rapidly, and he turns into an ally.◀

▶Intimacy settings change.◀

[ Ferdi ]

[Blind faith: 38%]

I was momentarily taken aback by the sudden change in intimacy settings.

“I… I have been stealing all this time to show that the Shatrene territory is wrong. Only then can there be a counterargument that you are not wrong!”

“…”

Unlike before, he didn’t avoid me, but rather faced me and said that.

The theft, he said, was purely a plan to bring Chatlaine’s problem to the forefront.

Is that so?

I was wondering why this guy went from being hostile to the Chatrene territory to becoming an ally.

The guy already knew.

“Okay. I will prove everything.”

“You promised… you did it! Don’t get kicked out this time!”

“Of course.”

I will repay your blind faith with great praise.

Ferdi.

***

It wasn’t long before we parted ways with Ferdi, who had put his little finger on me and told me not to get kicked out this time, and he gave me some information.

-I definitely have something to show you. These are things the master left back then, so if you look at them, they might be of some help!

There is something prepared to reinforce the fact that the residents of the Shatren Territory made a wrong decision.

I don’t know what it is, but the system tells me.

■Compensation

[You will receive the item from Ferdi after a certain period of time has passed. ]

That’s an item.

This is a reward for choosing this option.

Since it is an item obtained within the episode, it can be used in any way. All I had to do was take it step by step and wait.

-Tiring!

▶Your meeting with a specific character will be successful!◀

‘what. ‘Is Ferdi already here?’

As I turned my back, a noble girl was standing there with wide eyes.

An aristocratic dress that doesn’t fit here.

Golden hair split in two and tied up.

That noble girl with the bun hair.

It was definitely Flora.

what the. I never thought meeting a specific person would be like Flora.

This seems to be exactly what they say, even tigers will come if you tell them what to do.

“Why did you come again?”

When asked so bluntly, Flora took a breath and asked.

“No…? Karsein. I’m saying that I was falsely accused here too… That’s not true. Right…?”

ah. Was that the problem?

I smiled and answered.

“Isn’t this the situation you wanted?”