episode_0276

Flora walked down the hallway with light steps and bouncy steps.

The humming that was added to the gait that felt like walking on soft fur brought a pleasant smile to Claire’s face as she watched.

“You like it that much?”

“Yeah!”

Flora answered in a powerful voice.

‘That makes sense.’

Claire feels the same way.

Carcein is also said to be safe.

They said that if I opened my eyes clearly and focused on recovery, I would be discharged soon.

This time, with my mother’s help, I was able to give her a gift.

It is not surprising that your steps are hesitant.

As we walked, holding our younger brother’s hand, we arrived at Karcein’s hospital room.

After a light knock, Claire opens the door and Karsane asks along with the sound of pages turning.

“What are you here for?”

“Huh.”

Claire was so shocked by those words that she strode over to him and snatched the book away.

“What are you doing?”

“What the hell are you doing? You know we’re here.”

“So I asked you why you came.”

“Oh my! You’re not even taking your eyes off the book? What are you talking about? ”

bean.

“Ah. Why are you hitting me!”

“Your older sister and younger sister came as visitors to the hospital, but you didn’t even greet them properly!”

Actually, it wasn’t because of that.

When the family finally came to visit, but didn’t respond as expected, and seeing such an indifferent response made me feel a bit irritated.

Claire, feeling uneasy for no reason, opened the book.

“What the hell were you looking at… Huh? You were trying to manage the territory while you were at it?”

“Then it won’t work?”

“It’s annoying. Ugh! Is this what happens when it hasn’t even been that long?”

“As long as you’re healthy, that’s fine. Besides, if I rest, the people of Yeongji will suffer more. So give me that quickly.”

“Really. Wherever you look in the empire, you won’t find a lord who works as ignorantly as you.”

I didn’t originally plan on doing this, but somehow I found myself nagging from the start.

Claire sighed, realizing the fact too late.

‘This isn’t what I came here for. You need to come to your senses.’

Still, I don’t want to return this book. I came to visit you in the hospital with Flora, but I can’t stand seeing you not even making eye contact and answering.

-Bam.

I sat down on the chair with the book spread out like a cushion, with the intention of returning it later.

“Haa. So what? What are you here for?”

“Of course I came to visit you because I thought you were okay. You’re not saying that my visiting my little brother is a problem, are you?”

“Oh, that’s right! I came to visit my family!”

“Oh. Okay. Thank you very much.”

Although she was not happy with Carcein’s half-hearted answer, Claire just twitched her lips and let it slide.

“Anyway, it looks okay, so let’s get to the main point. Is there anything you want?”

“What are you talking about out of the blue?”

“What? Don’t you remember? Ever since the old days, when our mothers praised us or did something good, they would give us gifts along with it. That’s what I’m talking about.”

“Carcein, you were the runner-up, right? Mom said she’d give you whatever you wanted, so tell her!”

As soon as Flora added that, the topic changed.

“When I was praised by my tutor, did I receive a rental ticket to enter a tourist attraction alone? It was pocket money, and I even received something like a rare flower that only grows in a foreign country. Anyway, since I made a record of second place in the martial arts competition, anything will be fine. Artifacts and magic tools are possible. What if I exchanged my sword for something new instead of that?”

“Isn’t carcein a good elixir for the body?”

“Ah. Really? That would be better for recovering from your injury. Our youngest, isn’t he special?”

“Hehehe.”

Claire patted the head of the youngest who had a good idea.

“So whatever is fine. Is there anything you want?”

“If it’s a trip, you can go with your family!”

In some ways, it was a question asking for a gift, but to Claire, it was a good question.

With this, you can figure out Karsane’s tastes, hobbies, and interests. If you make him a suitable outfit based on the answers he gives, and give him a congratulatory gift, it would be the icing on the cake.

Flora is the same. Shayden said that Karsane tends to suffer from various minor illnesses more than other empires. I was planning to use the compounding skills I learned this time to prepare some helpful nutritional supplements and medicines.

So both of them had secretly high expectations.

I wonder what kind of answer will come out.

However, when Karsine finally opened his mouth, his words did not live up to the expectations of either of them.

“No need.”

Both people’s eyes widened.

“Are you serious? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!”

“If your mom doesn’t give it to you like this, you can’t buy what you want?”

“Oh. No need.”

At those words, Karsain repeated the same words as if driving a wedge in and added:

“If I want to travel, I’ll pay for it myself. As for pocket money, I don’t really need it since I earn my own money. Rare flowers that grow in foreign countries? I’m curious about those. I’d like to buy them and grow them myself.”

“No. Why would you use your money for that…”

“Why? Isn’t it weird to do it with my own money?”

Karsine shrugs both shoulders.

“Besides, you should have some shame. How much damage have I caused to the Duke so far? When I think about that, the gift is a hundred years too early.”

“…”

“…”

That’s not wrong.

The Duke has suffered damage every time Carcein has caused an incident.

I had to give compensation to the opposing nobleman whom I had beaten up so badly.

The mercenaries who participated in the ruined festival had to be paid.

Moreover, if you convert the amount of damage in terms of time, cost of broken items, etc., the figure will be enormous.

But is this right?

How about paying back the damages without receiving a gift like that?

The two sisters were overcome by an inexplicable sense of discomfort.

Meanwhile, Karsine suddenly gets out of bed and starts getting dressed.

As I changed clothes with my body still recovering, the blood that had not yet subsided slightly soaked the bandages.

“What, what are you doing! It’s leaking here. Blood! I’m talking about evacuation!”

“Are you crazy?! Why did you suddenly wake up and take off your clothes…!”

“It’s just a thread. There’s no need to make a fuss.”

“No! But I have to rest now─”

Flora’s words are cut off by the sound of a nice, straightening shirt.

“After party. Shouldn’t we go?”

“Aftermath…?”

“Yeah. That’s what we always do after the martial arts competition ends. It’s a ritual, so you can’t miss it. It’s not a good look if one person is missing from the family.”

-dripping.

“Your Majesty. The carriage is ready.”

Claire doubted her ears.

The fact that even a carriage was prepared means that… he had been planning to attend the after-party early.

‘Well… I guess it would be right to move now to make it on time.’

But in that body condition?

Now with that body that got up from the sickbed?

Really, is it okay?

“Aren’t you guys going to the after-party?”

“Huh? No. That’s not it…”

“Of course you should attend! It would be a real shame not to attend!”

“If you keep dawdling, it’ll be too late. How long are you going to keep doing this?”

“Oh my gosh! It’s true, little sister!”

“Oh, oh, oh. Okay. Shall we go, Flora?”

Somehow, Claire’s feeling of bewilderment wouldn’t go away.

No. Rather… I should say it has a stronger sense of significance.

‘Something seems… strange.’

The damage is so enormous that it is said that he is not even qualified to receive a prize from the martial arts tournament.

It’s also a problem to attend with your family while your health is still not good.

This was purely… a way of catering to others rather than to oneself.

What the heck?

-Tiring!

▶Cleared the hidden episode exclusive to Claire. .◀

▶Synchronization is in progress.◀

▶An event occurs when the target discovers a key memory.◀

[ Key Memorial : Broken Picture Frame ]

***

When Claire and Flora came to visit, it was just a nuisance, but when we got to the main point, it felt familiar because of my real-life experience.

Since I won second place, you’re going to give me a gift for that?

Since it’s a gift that I receive with compliments, it’s okay to ask for anything?

I almost laughed out loud.

-Mom told me to tell you that she’ll buy you anything you want. So, do you want to go on a trip or anything?

I was truly grateful that they were such consistent people.

So I was able to bring the experience to life as it was.

Compliments? Gifts?

I don’t need anything else.

‘I never accept what you give me.’

Anyway, it’s not mine.

“Ladies, Master! We have arrived at the venue!”

-Tiring!

▶Episode V. The Aftermath of the Martial Arts Tournament Has Begun◀

▶You are attending the after party. Be careful not to get caught up in the incident!◀

‘I guess it turns out like this.’

Actually, I expected it to some extent.

Because the episode branched off right after Isabella left the hospital room.

The turning point was very simple.

Attendance at the after-party.

It’s as simple as that.

I already knew that I could attend because I cleared the hidden episode, but I didn’t know that it would lead to the main episode.

‘It’s probably best not to attend this after-party.’

Since Karthus has proven his skills in symposiums and martial arts competitions, from here on out, there are more types of enemies that are difficult to deal with rather than overt attacks.

That type is truly absurd.

When I stopped by the break room to take a break, a half-naked woman came out from the room next door,

-Gyah! Stop it!

He would shout and attract everyone’s attention.

If you go into a resting room because you run out of stamina from dancing, you will be put in a sleep state due to the sleep scent.

-Sigh! Prince Karsain suddenly threatened to take off his clothes… There was nothing I could do about it…

He woke up from his sleep and suddenly a naked woman appeared, barely covered with a blanket, and he ended up being raped.

If you turn a corner too quickly and bump into someone, you fall over.

-Help me! Here, this guy is crawling on me!

He finds himself fondling a woman’s breasts with ridiculous hand movements, and his reputation plummets with nicknames like a pervert and a lecher.

That’s why it’s tricky.

For now, the trigger will work in a ridiculous way.

Moreover, it has been revealed that I have a fiancee named Harnie.

If you really get it wrong, you might end up in a draw.

but…

▶You have chosen as the method of obtaining funds for .◀

▶3rd step condition. Own 1 million Pesels in reserve funds.◀

After clearing the stage 2 conditions, the stage 3 conditions that must be filled are too strict.

There is no way I can get to the final stage in this state.

So, let’s try to move.

Given the increased freedom that comes with reaching Chapter 3, it may be possible to attend after-parties and pursue business expansion, albeit at a somewhat risky level.

“Carcein? What are you doing there?”

“You two go first. I have someone to meet separately.”

“Someone to meet…? Ah.”

Flora suddenly takes on a venomous expression.

What is it? What is it?

“Hey. You’re the Duke of Bagrand. Why, why again…!”

“F, Flora!”

“After all the fighting competition. What the…! And again, you’re not with us…!”

“Ka, Karsain! You said you had someone to meet, right? Go quickly. Ha, haha!”

…I really don’t know why he does that.

Okay, let’s stop thinking about it.

How would I know what that kid is thinking?

It was important to move while recalling memories well now so as not to get caught in choices or traps.

‘If you turn this block, what you see is… Viscount Ptoa, right?’

But what you see when you turn the corner is…

“…hyung.”

It wasn’t Viscount Ptois.

Just a boy who is feeling disappointed.

-Tiring!

▶I broke my promise to Willard Stephen.◀

▶Meet him at the meeting and explain the intentional defeat.◀

Looking at the status window popping up like this, it seems like there is a lot of disappointment.

Intervention of variables that are outside the scope of information already known.

This time, the event occurred through a person named Willard.

I have a gut feeling.

This is a dead flag.

“Can you explain why you forfeited the final?”

-Tiring!

▶A choice occurs!◀

Countless phrases appear along with the status window.

But strangely enough, the answer is obvious.

…because it wasn’t much different from that time.

-Can you explain why you forfeited your fight with that teacher?

The younger guy who had been cheering me on was obviously disappointed when he forfeited his match against the first guy who had come as a special invite.

That’s why I had no choice but to choose this.

[ 13. Because it’s not worth fighting with Arina. ]☑

“Because it’s not worth fighting Arina.”

-Tiring!

▶Willard’s intimacy has increased.◀

[ 38% → 45% ]