episode_0249

“I wonder why there is such an old-fashioned etiquette like waiting for a long time these days… Tsk. Anyway, I’m fine. Master.”

also.

The reaction was different from other nobles.

It’s not a lie to say that I had to wait a long time.

A considerable amount of time was wasted while moving from the Duke’s house to this venue, and due to another sub-episode popping up and blocking the way, the scheduled meeting time with the Viscount was delayed.

Considering that the achievement level was not that low, it was not too late, but considering the etiquette in aristocratic society as Harnier had taught, it was not surprising to receive an unpleasant reaction if the opponent was an aristocrat.

‘But this person doesn’t react that way at all.’

He gave Karsein the honorific title of Confucius and treated him with respect. That alone is a big difference.

There were a lot of people who didn’t want to use honorifics openly.

Since Karsein was from a lower class, he tried to cover it up, but for example, in the name of a gathering that favored age, he would just call me by my name instead of Confucius.

There were even people who put their age before their status and spoke informally to them, and even though they used honorifics in accordance with etiquette, they sometimes used the title Sir Karssein like knights on purpose.

In the worst case, there were many people who did not treat me properly, using titles and honorifics.

In contrast to those people, Viscount Ptois showed his attitude toward me through his words and actions.

The answer was that he didn’t mind even though it was a little late.

A title that recognizes one as a member of the Bagland Duke family, not even Prince Karssein, but Young Master.

And even though he was much older, he immediately stood up and welcomed me as soon as I arrived.

It is safe to say that the possibility of either side becoming an enemy is zero.

‘Well, you can tell just by looking at the status window that popped up in the first place.’

Thanks to this, I was able to respond comfortably as I did in the game.

First, I sat him down and asked him to talk, and I used options to let the conversation progress naturally.

[ 3. For what business did you want to meet me? ]☑

“For what business did you want to meet me?”

At those words, Viscount Ptoa swallowed his saliva.

Maybe it’s because you need to be careful.

Viscount Ptoa is a man of great discernment. He was at the bottom of the aristocratic society known as the Fallen Aristocracy, but thanks to his outstanding insight, he became a vassal of the Duke of Bagland.

The reason he chose me was because he had certain requirements.

A rather serious face.

He calmed his voice once and answered me calmly.

“I want to be a sponsor who supports you.”

At first glance, it was the answer I was expecting.

however.

“Is that all?”

I want more than that.

***

When asked if that was all, Viscount Ptois pursed his lips as if he were embarrassed.

‘Well, did I do something wrong?’

Karssein’s reaction was very different from what I expected.

Then it means you did something wrong…

Viscount Ptois thoughtfully looked back at his own words and actions.

The Viscount treated Carcein as a superior. As if acknowledging that he was a member of the duke family, he gave him the title ‘Master’. He stood up first and sat down late, as if to show that his status was more important than his age.

There is definitely nothing wrong.

So was there a problem somewhere else?

‘That can’t be possible.’

No matter how much I think about it, there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with it.

If not, why?

Why do I feel like I’m going to reject this offer right now?

“Disappointing. If that’s all, I won’t accept this offer.”

“Now, please wait a moment. Master!”

Viscount Ptois was scared and caught Carcein.

“Did you receive an offer from another sponsor? Well, if that’s the case…!”

“No other sponsors came. Who do you think would want to support me?”

“If it’s a contract issue… you can adjust the contract! I will hand over full authority over the contract to Master Karssein, so you can adjust it as you wish!”

“What is the use of receiving full authority over the contract?”

Nevertheless, Carcein showed no interest at all.

What on earth is the problem?

Even though I can see all the cards I have, I keep trying to leave.

‘I have to catch him at all costs…’

Viscount Ptoa’s insight was not wrong.

Clearly, this man will become a king of the empire in the future.

However, since the first button had not been sewn, I was feeling very frustrated right now.

Right then. Karssein sighed and asked.

“Ha. I’ll ask again. Is that all?”

“…?”

I wondered if I would find myself in such a hopeless situation again.

Suddenly, a question arose in Viscount Ptois’ mind.

Isn’t it strange?

No matter what card I showed, Karssein did not react.

no. It was a reaction that made me wonder if they were even interested in the first place.

Even though there is no one claiming to be a sponsor and they are clearly aware that no one will come, don’t they push this out?

Clearly, it was a contradiction.

‘This can’t be…’

Viscount Ptois swallowed his saliva, having vaguely guessed what Karssein’s intentions were.

“I chose the steel business even though everyone else was jumping into the magic engineering business, artifact business, and engraving business to solve existing weapons and armor with magic stones. Therefore, I am confident that I know the steel industry better than anyone else in this era.”

I’m not sure.

If he doesn’t try to hold on to his hand no matter how much he reveals it, I can only guess that Karssein’s purpose lies somewhere else.

However, there was one hint.

‘Is that all there is?’ Karssein would say repeatedly.

“However, I recently gained new knowledge. That was knowledge I had never found anywhere else.”

If this is true…

This young man was now testing himself.

“Farming equipment in the Chatelaine estate was broken and destroyed very easily. As time passes, it rusts and corrodes. However, it wasn’t like that after you took over as Lord.”

So, take this test.

Even if it is not a test, try to keep track of the answers you vaguely remember.

“Soon, you revealed that there was a problem with acidic soil. He also showed data showing that after the acidic soil problem was resolved, the number of broken farm equipment decreased significantly. So I ask. By any chance, didn’t you already know that? These are the conditions under which iron farm equipment corrodes.”

Still, I’m not sure.

But I had a vague guess.

That’s why I wanted to visit Karssein even more.

-Gulp.

Viscount Ptois tensely waits for an answer.

This remark is merely an answer to the question of why I came to visit Karssein.

But if it was a test with the intention of revealing that.

If the question was not to ask you to show your cards, but to ask for what purpose you came.

I guess the answer will come back.

When a drop of cold sweat fell to the floor of a quiet room.

He chuckled.

“That’s right. The problem of corroded farm equipment was solved by plating it with zinc. In this way, oxidized zinc instead of iron protects the iron and maintains its durability.”

“Well, those words couldn’t have been…”

“You guessed well. That I am giving a test.”

Viscount Ptois gaped.

‘This can’t be happening…’

oh my god.

I got goosebumps all over my body.

Really, it was all a test.

“I’m going to proceed with a very secret plan. It would be difficult if I didn’t work out this much.”

Only then did Viscount Ptois understand Carcein’s intentions, which were only now being revealed.

‘Hehe… It’s not a business, it’s a plan.’

This guy.

I thought it was unusual from the beginning.

It’s beyond imagination.

So much so that I don’t know how far ahead I am.

However, there was no way Viscount Ptois would miss this irreplaceable opportunity.

“What can I do? Master.”

Because I wasn’t stupid enough to miss the big thing in front of me.

***

Originally, the process of accepting Viscount Ptoa as a sponsor was essential.

In a situation that would be difficult for any sponsor to accept, Viscount was able to reap significant benefits from coming forward on his own.

However, that’s only in games.

I wasn’t satisfied with just that.

A simple sponsorship agreement with Viscount cannot be accepted.

We had to use modern information to break the rules here and turn it into business.

I had to make money through faster business and proceed with my escape plan more quickly.

and.

I had to move and not just settle for options.

“Then, let’s go prepare items to support the master.”

“Okay.”

-Tiring!

▶Viscount Ptoah has been designated as a sponsor!◀

▶The target’s intimacy is above a certain level. Additional support is available◀

[Current figure: 45%]

This is the end of the test given to him.

Viscount Ptoa, appointed as sponsor, will provide support throughout the competition.

Since I’m also running a business, if I want to see more sales… all that’s left is my ranking.

‘I didn’t intend to make it this tight, but for the sake of planning, it would be better to accept a higher ranking.’

A sponsor may also have been designated. I am no longer interested in Chairman Lee.

Participants in martial arts competitions may have multiple sponsors, but there is no need to take risks by increasing the number of people.

It would be nice to go back and relax a little.

After making up my mind, it was time to take a step back.

‘…is that?’

A bright light emitted from an object that has fallen on the floor.

okay. This was a memorial.

The details I found after picking up the memorial were not as long as I thought.

▶Obtained the Cutting Scissors Memorial.◀

-You just gossiped about me!

-What nonsense are you talking about? Who heard this?

In that moment when he was away from his family, Karssein became the target of a nobleman. After that, he started throwing punches.

The family comes running to the sudden commotion.

An act that cannot be caught because there is no evidence.

Karssein was forced by his family to bow his head to his opponent.

It would be obvious that a memorial like this would be shown.

This means that a situation like this will come to me soon.

but.

“Oh my. To come with such intentions and decorations…!”

“You’re probably trying to seduce men, right?”

“The person who said he had a fiancé… then that’s right. You can’t hide your true nature.”

“Who are you trying to charm again this time?”

I didn’t want to just listen to this annoying sound and move on.

no. I think it would be more accurate to say that I couldn’t get over it.

The ladies gathered at one pillar are gossiping about someone with familiar remarks.

My eyes naturally move to follow the gazes of the ladies.

There… was my fiancee, dressed up to the nines.

“Hmph. After all, she’s just an illegitimate girl. Don’t you have to behave expensively to avoid growing up in your own family and not being treated well?”

A man’s voice heard among the gossiping ladies deeply irritated me.

“Since I have no ability or anything, I am trying to become a scarecrow’s wife by sticking with that lowly member of the Vagrand Duke family. Just leave it alone. Tsk tsk.”

…I thought it would make me feel dirty because experiences similar to reality were limited to just me.

That’s not necessarily true.

-hey. Seo Ji-eun That bitch has no ability or anything. He is a child who was thrown out of his own home. Later on, I guess I’ll use that body to seduce a man and get married. Like a scarecrow.

okay. Even back then, I heard him gossiping about Ji-eun.

And the author…

“…”

Just like now, I pretended not to know even though I heard everything.

under. How does everything fit together like this?

No ability? You don’t have anything?

A bastard who doesn’t know how much effort that person has put in, is saying something like that?

I didn’t want to just let this go.

-Tiring!

▶Warning! If you harm another noble, it could lead to an incident!◀

“Hey.”

“Huh? What is it, Karse… Huh?!”

warning? case? Fuck you.

I moved the same way then as I do now.

For my one and only friend.

He said he swung his fist despite threats from those around him and scolding from his family.