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Viscount Ptois prides himself on having an eye for people.

The fact that he has now risen to the position of vassal of the Duke of Bagland is a case that proves this.

Viscount Ptois was originally the son of a fallen nobleman.

Although the name of my family was once spreading throughout the empire, the name of the fallen family was no longer mentioned in people’s names.

However, with the intention of reintegrating into aristocratic society, he started a business and achieved success in the process.

The reason is because he had great insight.

Pioneering a path as a pioneer by reaching out to businesses that have not been touched in a while. I quickly decided which direction to pursue in the business process.

As a result, the barren area of the steel business reached success.

In aristocratic society, Viscount Ptois again received attention.

Afterwards, he received the authority of the head of the family directly from his parents and became a viscount. He also had a great eye for differentiating people, clearly distinguishing between those who would be beneficial and those who would be harmful.

Discerning.

That was Viscount Ptoa’s weapon.

Then.

-It’s a steel business. Wouldn’t you like to join our family?

He came under the control of the Duke of Bagland and took over the position of vassal, which was considered a significant achievement not only for the family but also for himself.

However, one person’s insight was said to have been greatly missed.

-you. Anyway, isn’t it too much for Master Karssein?

-The reviews are not very good. This person is called the stain on Bagland… Is that really true?

-honey. I respect your opinion, but this time… I’m not sure.

An old friend who has been with me since the start of the business.

Families that are in a relationship where they help and support each other.

And even my wife, who has been an excellent supporter since we got married for 100 years.

He expressed doubts about Viscount Ptois’s opinion that he would support Karssein.

Nevertheless, Viscount Ptoa’s eyes were focused on Carcein.

No matter how much he is reviled among Bagland vassals.

Even if he is called a troublemaker in aristocratic society who gets caught up in all kinds of gossip and causes accidents.

Even if he is a person who is not treated properly within the dukedom because he is not an illegitimate child but a picked-up child, let alone his legitimate lineage.

He did not give up his support for Karsen.

And in the end, the man he supported spread his wings properly.

Clear your name by destroying the duke’s conspiracy.

They brought back the worst territory called Ruthmeier.

At the symposium, they showed unprecedented performance and raised the already high status of the Vagrand Duke family several levels higher.

yes!

From the first time I saw him, I felt a strange charm.

My choice was not wrong in the end.

When everyone was predicting Arina and Claire as Bagland’s successors, I didn’t have any regrets about voting for Karssein.

Viscount Ptoa then looked for a way to approach Karssein.

-Sir Radiel. How could I not convey my thoughts to Prince Karssein?

I waited eagerly for a reply from him.

A few days later.

The day before the Yellow Dragon Martial Arts Tournament begins.

“Viscount!”

“…!”

“Seo, this is a letter. From Prince Karssein…”

at las. came to visit

“Give it to me!”

Viscount Ptois, who quickly brought the letter, swallowed his saliva and read the contents of the letter carefully.

and…

-Kkuguk!

“That’s it…!”

This time too, I was able to confirm that his insight was not wrong.

***

At first glance, Chapter 3 may seem quite simple.

After acquiring two territories and gaining the strength to prepare for self-reliance, as long as you clear Another Plan, it will look like you will be able to move out of this house once you have saved enough money.

But it can’t be easy.

If you play this game too carelessly, you will get a bad ending.

‘In the end, I have no choice but to get information again.’

last night. While working on one episode, I confirmed that it was a little different from the existing development.

It was easy to come across sub-episodes that tried to ruin Another Plan.

In various ways, such as Flora’s study time taking up my time, foreigners causing problems in the estate and needing to sort them out, or the documents I have to handle as a lord increasing.

However, what I confirmed yesterday was a twist related to the development of the Yellow Dragon Martial Arts Tournament.

I’m not sure if this is a disruption to the system or a sudden change in direction due to the different results of Chapter 2, but… variables like this are not good at all.

This is especially important as it is the main episode.

So I had to get the information somehow.

Even committing a bold act of unexpectedly attending a family dinner.

“Madam. Master Karssein has come to visit.”

As soon as Heron reported into the restaurant, there was a loud banging sound of dishes falling from inside, and soon the door opened.

“Welcome to come. Carcein.”

Isabella greeted me with a bright smile.

I answered briefly and glanced around.

Flora looks somewhat sullen.

Claire is gentler than usual.

Arina, well, it’s the same face I see every time, so there’s nothing to look at.

What’s different is Isabella’s attitude.

Since I’m watching the situation, I’d like to sit outside if possible… but if I do that, I might not be able to get all the information.

I had no choice but to choose the side that was most comfortable to sit on.

As I walked over and sat down next to Claire, the sullen little boy suddenly stood up and shouted.

“Why, why are you sitting there!”

“Why are you sitting here?”

“You can come next to me!”

Indeed. If it were you, would you want to go?

Anyway, I asked the maid to bring me some dishes.

There was a brief commotion, but Flora quieted down when Isabella added that it would be nice to see the two of them sit together.

Eating starts again.

As one more person attended, the topic shifted in this direction.

Isabella asked me in a quiet voice.

“Carsein. Who do you want to be your sponsor?”

“Mother. Shouldn’t the explanation come first?”

“Me too. I see Karsein might not know this story… Where should I start explaining?”

Is this where it starts?

Yellow Dragon Martial Arts Competition.

It is one of the main episodes of Chapter 3, and at the same time, it is a competition that can be an opportunity for Karssein.

However, although this is a competition, it has slightly different characteristics.

First of all, I decided to keep quiet and pretend not to notice to see if there was any more content added.

Arina stepped forward and said she would explain for her.

“The Yellow Dragon Martial Arts Competition is a competition where participants display all kinds of skills, but it is not just that.”

The first rule of the Yellow Dragon Martial Arts Competition.

Participants can receive support by designating the same sponsor.

That was the content.

“The sponsor will assist the contestants until the end, and the name of the sponsor will become known during this process. You can use it to advertise or promote your own products or items with your brand name, and you can also show new products or specialties.”

And the second.

As competitions are held in a variety of sports, sponsors must provide assistance to participants in various ways.

This is what makes it stand out that it is not a simple competition, but a competition in which participants designate a sponsor.

“The sponsor will receive that much attention according to the participant’s ranking. It will be known how excellent the equipment was and how helpful the items provided were to the participants.”

Of course, the ranking of contestants also affects sponsors.

Depending on the ranking, the sponsor in question receives more attention from people, and since it is not only nobles who participate, the effect is doubled.

There may be a prize money given to the sponsor in the competition, but this is actually a secondary part, and the biggest factor can be seen as the huge income that will come from the name becoming known.

So this competition can be seen as a collaboration between participants and sponsors.

And, if you leave out one more thing, you will be disappointed.

“Finally, spectators also decide the winner through simple betting. In the process of selecting this winner, you will be able to see how excellent their analytical skills are. Like predicting the match or score, etc.”

Well… it’s a kind of entertainment.

It is said that since only small amounts are possible, the gambling potential is not strong.

anyway.

I’ve listened to Arina’s explanation up to this point, but nothing much has changed.

These were all things I knew.

“You can choose the sponsor you want. If the vassals of the Duke of Bagland are dissatisfied, I will at least use my hands to give them to another family.”

-Tiring!

▶You can designate a sponsor. Would you like to specify?◀

A system message was displayed along with Isabella’s recommendation.

If I had to choose a sponsor, I would have chosen it right away…

[ 2. Not specified. ]☑

“I’ll think about it some more.”

Not yet.

If there are no variables in the rules of a martial arts competition, there is a high possibility that there will be variables on the part of the sponsor. These things must be carefully considered.

“Hmm. yes. It might be a good idea to think about it some more. We also have plans today, so why don’t you go together?”

Speaking of schedule…

‘this. ‘That’s the route.’

I lamented inwardly.

I felt like the plot was a little off.

I don’t know what the problem is, but if you take this route, you will be forced to encounter nobles.

…Of course, it is obvious that friction will occur in this process.

Looking at it that way, this route carries considerable risk.

‘But that’s not necessarily true.’

Today is the day before the martial arts competition begins.

So, this is the time when the most people gather at the convention center.

There will never be a time when exchanges between families are more active than at this time. This is not only a competition, but also an opportunity to meet many people.

Those words are a letter that arrived from Viscount Ptois some time ago. The time to answer that was also stretched out.

There is risk, but there is also a return.

Let’s go with high risk, high return.

“Then, I will prepare first.”

A time to get to know each other and meet each other face to face.

At this exchange meeting, I plan to advance my plans a little.

***

-Tiring!

▶This field is a field with limited risk.◀

▶ Act carefully. Noblesse points may change depending on the results of your actions.◀

As soon as Duke Bagland’s carriage crossed the castle gate, a system message appeared.

Soon I reached my destination, got off the carriage, and shook my head.

‘I told you to be careful, but I didn’t tell you to follow Isabella?’

This means that we may be able to find unknown free action times.

I suddenly threw a fastball at Isabella, who had just gotten off the carriage and was chatting with her daughters.

“If you are going into that party, I will decline.”

With that one word, the Bagrand family’s eyes turn to me.

Arina was the first to open her mouth.

“Carsein. Didn’t you say you remember what happened last year?”

-Tiring!

▶Arina mentioned last year’s martial arts competition. How would you react?

And as always, the option that pops up.

It’s a routine I’ve become quite accustomed to now.

It would have been nice to have at least one memorial, but there was nothing like that. Therefore, if we take the given information as far as possible, it seems that the accident that occurred in the past started at this time.

Then the answer is not difficult.

Just be the one who creates a justification.

[ 1. Didn’t I tell you to find a sponsor? ]☑

“I told you to find a sponsor here, right? I’m going to look for it now, is there a problem?”

“Ha, Karsein. You─”

Arina let out a fuss and tried to refute it.

But that rebuttal was cut off by Isabella’s hand on the jersey.

“Arina.”

“…I’m sorry. Mother.”

Due to Isabella’s harsh criticism, Arina reluctantly withdraws.

“It wouldn’t be a bad idea to search and select carefully. Come back.”

On the other hand, Isabella readily allowed me to act alone.

“Are you walking alone again? We can just walk around together!”

“F, Flora. Karsein is also doing it because of the sponsor.”

“Can’t we just get it together?”

“No. Because it’s meaningful to choose things like that yourself.”

Flora whined, asking why she was walking alone again, and Claire scolded the little boy and signaled for me to go quickly.

‘It’s no big deal. He helps me with everything.’

On the other hand, Arina was glaring at me until the end.

It seems like they won’t leave you alone if you have an accident.

and. Since I couldn’t express it in words, I sent a warning with my mouth.

‘If you lie and say you’re looking for a sponsor and then get into an accident, I won’t let you go.’

Since I had the opportunity, I bowed appropriately and left.

I’m sorry, but that’s not a lie. Arina.

The search for a sponsor is real.

I headed to the meeting place and walked into a room where I could see the curtains reversed on one side.

Even before I grab the door handle and open it, I see the intimacy box.

A white box, not a gray one.

“You made me wait a long time.”

“Haha, no! Master Karssein!”

He jumped up from his seat and smiled brightly.

[Viscount Ptoa]

[Intimacy: 21%]

[This person currently trusts you. ]