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-Tiring!

▶Sub episode. You can proceed with Shatren’s Truth.◀

▶If you switch places with Brem and continue this conversation, you will accept the episode.◀

▶Do you want to move?

[ 1. Yes. ]

[ 2. No. ]

With Brem’s recommendation, a choice appeared before me.

It was a choice as to whether to perform this sub-episode or not.

‘Is it another variable?’

In a scene where no information exists, there are even choices.

The rule is not to accept it.

According to the characteristics of Chapter 2, the main episode is usually performed through sub-episodes.

In a situation like that, if you take a route where there is no information… it’s obvious that there will be problems with the content of the main episode changing.

but.

“That’s right.”

Compared to the existing game, too much has already changed.

▶Sub episode. Let’s proceed with the truth of Shatren.◀

***

Brem took a deep breath as he moved to the central hall.

As expected, is it as expected?

He did not directly say that the piece of wood was the corpse of a mutant. They only said that it was ‘known’ because it was the corpse of a mutant.

That said, I thought this story was information that should not be leaked to other residents.

‘That was the correct answer.’

I still stick my tongue out at this game.

In sub-episodes, hints sometimes appear in small dialogues like this, but what was annoying was that if you didn’t notice, the hints would disappear completely.

If I hadn’t noticed here, I would have lost valuable information.

“I will answer somewhat and directly. That’s not actually a mutation.”

“It’s not a mutation?”

“Yes. The existence of mutations is not even known to the world, but… dropping such a piece of wood…”

“Yes. It is far from the plants that people generally know.”

of course.

“That looks like a demonic beast, right?”

“…Yes. That’s right.”

I was surprised for a moment. Brem nodded bitterly.

This is an undeniable truth, as it is openly displayed as an enemy entity in the status window and even has names such as Red Mandrenia and Purple Mandrenia.

It wasn’t a mutant crop, it was a demonic beast that attacked people.

“Why?”

“The soil of Shatrene is rich in mana. This is why chatelaine strawberries and grapes can be grown. Those two crops can only grow by absorbing demonic energy.”

“That means… that crop is a demonic beast created by absorbing excessive demonic energy. The seeds of the two fruits are practically the seeds that raise demonic beasts, right?”

“…Yes.”

Now the clues are slowly coming to light.

I wondered why they were hiding something so tightly.

“However, chatelaine strawberries and chatelaine grapes are fruits that are symbolic of our territory. These two crops, which have been linked with a long history, have been a staple that can never be let go.”

“He probably didn’t want that information to be known to the public at all.”

“Yes. There were calls among residents to cover up this fact. It is all the same reason why we secretly disposed of evil spirits without informing them every time they appear, why we secretly got rid of that piece of wood every time it appears, why we refused to let the guards patrol inside, and why we did not inform the master of this fact.”

That’s why I asked to change places.

If the residents had revealed this fact to the lord, they would have jumped.

“…But, young master.”

-Drop.

“Brem?”

“I am entirely responsible for the fact that I did not convey this information sooner, causing a bigger problem…”

Brem quietly got up from his seat and lay down on the floor.

“Sorry. young master. Because my strength was so weak, I was unable to convey this fact from the beginning. I wanted to tell you that there was a problem with fertilizers too… but I couldn’t do anything after that guy Maf and those corrupted by money took real power.”

Even after that, Brem said he was sorry and that he was sorry that he couldn’t say that until now, and he put his head on the ground.

“After investigating, it is said that Maf… has been accepting money from nobles in other territories since ancient times in exchange for informing them of Shatren’s secrets. Besides, that guy Maf said that a while ago. The secret of Chatelaine is already spreading to the nobles.”

“…!”

To some extent, I can see the future.

Isn’t the picture drawn naturally?

People who vomit. Those who protest that they were hiding that fact and selling something like this. And the nobles who paid a lot of money and made reservations to purchase the chatelaine and then try to point a sword at it.

If a rumor were to spread that what was thought to be a fruit was actually a demonic beast that grows by eating mana, no one would show any favor.

“I tried my best to stop that guy Maf… but I failed. If only this old man were wiser. If I had been a little wiser, I would have definitely reached out to you. You tried desperately to help us… but I, the village chief…! We are foolish…!”

Brem, who was spewing out anger, soon returned to his normal, gentle voice and pleaded.

“Please, hit my head.”

-Tiring!

▶I noticed the origin of chatelaine strawberries and chatelaine grapes.◀

▶Sub episode. Shatren’s Truth has been completed.◀

▶Due to Maf’s accusation, the truth about Shatrene spreads throughout the world.◀

▶Changes in episode branching have been confirmed.◀

▶With great influence, the clear conditions for Main Episode

▶The level of achievement is measured by the rumors of Chatelaine that spread throughout the world.◀

[Achievement: -25%]

▶Warning! If you do not exceed at least 70%, your symposium score may drop sharply.◀

Was that how it happened?

This sub-episode seemed to have an impact on the main episode.

It seems to be a sub-episode that shows the behind-the-scenes story of Brem, who was unable to use any power despite being in the position of village chief in Chatlaine.

However, rumors about Chatrene were bound to come to the fore at some point. I’ve had trouble spreading rumors like that in games, so it’s a good thing I found this sooner.

“Wake up right now. Because it’s not too late for you.”

“Master. If you dispose of me, there might still be a chance.”

“Brem.”

“If I am the one who covered up this fact, you will not be framed!”

…Shit.

This is why I don’t like standing above someone.

The worker, who had been called the captain in the past, was accused of all the wrongdoings and was fired. That lonely back sight… I still can’t forget.

Same as back then, no. The same thing won’t happen again.

“There is no problem even if this becomes known to the world. As long as you prove that, it doesn’t matter, right?”

“…Yes?”

There’s no way something like that would be possible.

That’s the expression on his face.

well. We’ll have to wait and see.

“Talpon. You must have heard everything, right?”

“Okay.”

After opening the door to the hall, Talpon comes in. Brem opened his eyes wide.

“Strangely, I wondered why the territory smelled like a demonic beast. However, I didn’t know there was a reason for that.”

“…”

“But that’s not all that strange. Village chief.”

okay. That’s not strange.

“What is that…?”

“Doesn’t our existence prove that it’s harmless?”

Talpon pointed a finger at himself. Brem tilted his head as if he still didn’t know what he was talking about.

“Sorry. What are you talking about… I have no idea.”

“That’s it. Then just don’t think about anything else and just open your eyes wide and see tomorrow.”

Human beings are not that weak.

I’ll put those rumors to rest.

***

next day.

A very noisy day began.

“Open this right now! Won’t you open it?!”

“Isn’t it up to the author to explain?”

“We should get back twice, no, three times even considering our bodies!”

People who heard rumors from outside came and gathered to protest with enough people to fill several trucks. This was true for people who lived quite affluent lives, starting with the nobility, and the complaints did not depend on whether they were men, women, or age.

If they hadn’t put in place an order to close the territory, they would have come in a long time ago and ripped up the entire field.

However, the reason they were unable to enter without permission was because the Talpon and Lilpeten tribes, which were overwhelming in size alone, were guarding each area fiercely.

“Carsein…”

Harnier grabbed my collar with a worried expression.

“It’s okay. Nothing special will happen.”

“…If you need any help, let me know.”

“Yes?”

“You remember last time you didn’t use an artifact, right?”

Hmm… Is that where the story comes from?

“Don’t worry. It will be completely different from then, and it will be completely resolved.”

In response, he gently removed Harnier’s hand.

-Tiring!

▶Dissatisfaction flooded due to the rumors that Marf had been spreading!◀

▶If you are unable to stop it, your progress may decrease.◀

▶We must persuade outsiders who are rushing around with appropriate remarks.◀

A status window also appeared. It seems that the option is still part of territory management and is not displayed.

It was time to step out.

“Uh! There, there!!”

“The Lord of Shatrene has appeared!”

“Disguising a demonic beast as a fruit…! Ugh. Just thinking about it…!”

“You’re not going to shamelessly say that nothing will happen, are you?!”

“I don’t know what would have happened to us who ate that. You will have to cough up all the money you have received so far.”

That’s what I meant by the lack of progress.

So, if I can’t explain it properly, you’re telling me to pay compensation?

It’s easy.

If you convince those idiots, it’s over.

There is nothing for me to lose.

“Even though I kept talking, I couldn’t understand. I’ll just ask you once. Are you all confident that you won’t regret it?”

“What?!”

“You didn’t trust Shatren so much and spoke carelessly, so you should take responsibility for what you said, right?”

A noble man raised his hand.

“What does responsibility mean?”

“It’s simple. You will be blacklisted from Chattren.”

“…what.”

“Why? Even though I relayed to the residents and guards that there was no problem at all, it means that they did not understand what I was saying, so shouldn’t the compensation be that they can never touch Shatlaine’s fruit again?”

I used a giant scroll for signatures and placed it in front of them.

“You can sign here that you still want compensation. Instead, it would be better to be firm in your resolve. Since you insulted Shatren, who has no problem, you are essentially challenging me, the lord. This matter will never be overlooked.”

-Tiring!

▶Outsiders shrink.◀

▶Achievement level increases.◀

[Current achievement: -20%]

When I go out quite hard, people noticeably startle.

“Couldn’t it be… there’s really no problem?”

“I also don’t think a lord can be that confident… Besides, why did rumors spread?”

“Actually, I think the same thing. I came there without even knowing it was real…”

As expected, something like this requires strong action.

If you think about it, there is no clear evidence that something is wrong on the other side. On the other hand, if you make them think that you can explain things well, they will quickly change their minds.

However, that may not work 100%.

“Hmph! Who knows how to be scared like that?”

“I said something funny and fell asleep. I’ll give you as many signatures as I want!”

“I will take it back several times, so be prepared!”

There are idiots everywhere who can’t break their stubbornness.

After some time, a list of signature scrolls was compiled.

Compared to the number of people gathered, just by looking at it, the number has decreased significantly.

I guess you’re a little scared that you can’t touch Chatelaine’s specialty again, right?

‘Are the people who stepped down mostly from the working class or commoners?’

It’s just as Brem said.

Now, compared to the nobles who paid a lot of money to eat the fruit every time, the consumers who knew the true taste of the fruit were none other than the commoners.

‘what. ‘That’s good.’

It was also good news for me that most of the people I was thoroughly criticizing as an example were nobles. This will be a potential customer.

“Dephone.”

“Hmm. Is it okay to step forward now?”

“Okay.”

Push those idiots’ noses really flat.

After whispering that, Talpon smiled and headed to the right. There was a smoked barbecue that had been burning for a while.

He tore into the deliciously cooked meat, and swallowed a piece of meat overflowing with juice.

gulp.

It seemed like such a sound could be heard from the ears of those watching.

“What is this doing?”

“Isn’t this a place to prove that the fruits of Chatelaine are not wrong?!”

“Are you just watching me eat meat that makes my mouth water for no reason?”

“What bullshit. It’s a process of proving it.”

Talpon turned his head and answered as if he had been waiting.

“What I just ate is a wild boar-type beast that only exists in the West.”

“What, what?!”

The scene turned upside down in an instant.