episode_0727

Rene, who had been listening to the story in the mansion’s reception room, looked at Lucy as if he truly could not understand.

“Why would you do something like that?”

“I don’t want to please those fucking bastards.”

“If that’s the case, it would be better to call the high-ranking people in the first place and crush them. If you have Caria spread the rumor, they will run away on their own.”

It is true that Lucy’s value is high, but her value is too high.

It’s to the point where you wonder if there’s anyone on the current continent who can handle that value. That’s why the other party also has to watch Lucy’s expression.

What if she were to show off her bad temper and threaten to kill me? How would I handle it?

“Last time, a certain prince told me to get out, but I still kept working.”

“What the hell is wrong with that guy’s head. It’s not even worth remembering. It’ll be erased soon.”

If Lucy had shown dissatisfaction to that country, the author, the prince, would have naturally lost everything.

Because turning Lucy into an enemy now is no different from declaring that you will fight the entire continent.

In that case, it would be better to just erase one person and pretend nothing happened.

“…We’re family, right?”

“Are you saying that after seeing what your mother did a while ago?”

“Uh. That’s it.”

Seeing Lucy in distress, Rene realized he had brought up the wrong topic.

It’s a bit too big of a deal to bring it up as a joke. Maybe I tried to act strong, but my expression showed it all.

“Anyway, there was no need to post an announcement like this. If you spread rumors like this around the neighborhood, it will just pique people’s curiosity and arouse their desire to take on the challenge.”

“Is that so? If it were me, I wouldn’t have to go crazy to step on you.”

“They don’t even think about getting stepped on in the first place. Those unmanned people usually have excessive pride in their own abilities.”

Lucy nodded unconsciously at Rene’s words. I think I know what he’s talking about.

I have that kind of temperament, too. If I unnecessarily praise someone as strong, I get a repulsive reaction like, ‘Is that right?’ and I want to try challenging them.

“And by the way, if you are the first to post an announcement, you are basically declaring that you will be given the opportunity to challenge yourself.”

“I knew that and set strict conditions.”

“That’s good, but the problem is that people within the conditions are holding out false hopes.”

Those who would have given up on my high status should at least try.

Rene’s words that he came here with the intention of either confronting me with weapons were persuasive.

If I were in the opposite position, I would have thought, “Huh?” and tried the challenge.

“I guarantee you, there will be a new line in front of your mansion in a few days.”

So, does that mean I’m just annoying people by poking at their nest for no reason?

Lucy, who had been frowning, asked urgently while tightly holding the mace she had made into the size of a necklace.

‘Grandpa? What’s going on?’

‘You shouldn’t say that! Even if I’m stupid, it’s not okay for you to be stupid!’

The nobles are basically concerned about their own reputation. If they lose after a moderate battle, it doesn’t matter, but they don’t want to be crushed and destroyed by being unilaterally crushed.

Even if it was someone who was overwhelmingly stronger than you, it would be humiliating to have your crushing defeat revealed to the public.

‘I’m good at harassing people.’

Plus, Lucy is an expert at creating scandalous situations.

Her fighting style of taking away the opponent’s sense of reason, making them behave in all sorts of shameful ways, and then playing with them like toys before destroying them is truly a black history maker.

Anyone who saw Lucy brutally tormenting her opponents would run away in fear.

‘Are you the kind of guy who runs away after being laughed at and beaten by a cute little brat?’

As Ruel continued speaking, Lucy felt herself becoming more and more convinced.

“Don’t worry! I’ll get rid of that line in one day!”

So Lucy shrugged and declared confidently to Rene.

Seeing her sinister smile, Rene realized what Lucy was trying to do and secretly mourned the challengers.

I don’t know who the first victim will be, but that person’s character will be hit rock bottom. What can I do?

It’s the author’s fault for challenging it even though he knew about the person named Lucy Allen.

“Then what will you do if someone stronger than you can handle appears?”

Lucy snorted as Rene grumbled, feeling annoyed at the thought of those who might show interest in her.

“I’m the one who defeated the evil spirit?”

“…That’s right.”

Renee also knew that this was a ridiculous nitpick.

Because there aren’t many strong people on the current continent who can guarantee victory over her.

Even if it was Rene right now, it was hard to say for sure whether he could compete with Lucy right now.

If I could get the help of the Fairy Queen, as I did at the palace, my chances would increase, but I don’t think the person who likes Lucy Arlen second to Erginus would help me.

“And of course, if I encounter someone I can’t handle, Papa and Mama will be glaring.”

Even if someone that strong appears, it is difficult for them to remain true to their desires.

The power behind Lucy is so great that even a god, let alone a human, would have a hard time withstanding it.

If an opponent of a higher rank were to act unreasonably, the continent’s strongest knight and the great god would punish them.

“And even if I beat you, I’ll only be playing with you once. Just praise me with your mouth and eat a lot of it. ”

“Huh. That’s really evil.”

“Ahaha. So what? I’ll never lose anyway. What would those lolicon bastards who are horny for girls do?”

Rene forced a smile and drank his tea at Lucy’s words, saying that even human trash who seemed to have no conscience would be left to fend for themselves.

It doesn’t sound like something I should hear, but it does sting.

I can’t say that I have no evil intentions.

“Okay. Then wake up, Prince.”

“Hmm? Why is that?”

“You said you wanted to have fun. I’ll give you the Knights of Aln experience.”

About three hours later.

“Rene Soladin! Is this all the greatest genius in the history of the palace can do!?”

Rene felt dizzy.

If you consider that he had been receiving training that bordered on torture from the First Queen, you can see how brutal the training was.

However, Rene had no intention of backing down, even though he was staggering. It was also a place he had personally requested to come to.

“No, it’s still possible.”

Because it was good for clearing my mind of distracting thoughts, just like Lucy said.

*

While Rene was being thoroughly investigated by the Knights of Arlen, Lucy’s friends had an emergency meeting at one of Caria’s business establishments.

“What the heck is this…?”

What Faby pointed to with a trembling voice was the notice from the Aln family. The content was quite long, but to summarize it in one sentence, it was as follows.

[I’m not interested in weaker people than me. If you want to talk to me, beat me.]

The notice, which was full of Lucy’s typical arrogance, seemed completely insincere to most people, but it was received very differently by her friends.

Because they were the first to notice that Lucy was truly serious.

“Why did Lucy post this notice?”

“Isn’t it because Mr. Baek Al-Run did it on his own? He also has a tendency to run wild on his own.”

“Unfortunately, no. My employer asked me to do it myself.”

When Caria, who was the first to show them this notice, shook her head, a heavy silence settled over the table.

Even Frey, who would normally chatter obliviously, looked at the notice with a fierce gaze, and Arthur sighed and turned his head towards Caria.

“It seems like Lucy Allen has been getting a lot of marriage proposals lately?”

“It poured out. I filtered it appropriately, but it piled up like a mountain.”

“All the names written there would have been people with political power.”

“Of course. Would someone of that level dare to mess with your employer?”

“You must have needed an excuse to kick them out.”

Arthur, who had gained confidence after the conversation, sighed openly and then glared at Caria.

“Lucy Allen has no interest in marriage and no one is pressuring her to marry. This is just an excuse to destroy those who approach her without knowing the topic.”

And the information agent in front of us knew that, but he showed us this notice without saying anything to tease us.

Caria shrugged her shoulders and smiled mischievously at Arthur’s disgruntled gaze.

“Anyway, is the announcement real?”

“That’s what it was? Well, there’s no one who can force Lucy to do anything right now.”

“Eh? Eh? What? What are you talking about? Joy?”

“Karia-nim was playing a prank on us.”

Joey followed Arthur and looked at Caria.

What are your intentions? I don’t know about other people, but Fabi is always busy.

If you have the luxury of being involved in such pranks, then you’re the kind of person who should get some more sleep.

There’s no way Caria wouldn’t know that. Why?

“Why is everyone so relieved?”

As everyone began to criticize Caria, Frey frowned as if he couldn’t understand.

“In the end, the content is the same. If someone beats Lucy, we lose Lucy.”

“You’re worrying too much, Kent Young-ae. There’s no way Lucy would lose to someone else.”

“There are no absolutes in fighting.”

Frey, who had declared with confidence, rose from his seat and fiddled with the sword hanging at his waist.

The hero’s sword that Lucy had handed her.

“I’d rather go get it than have it stolen by someone else.”

“…Huh?”

“Yes?”

“Fray. Do you know what you’re talking about?”

“Don’t worry. I’ll lend you some.”

The last words Frey uttered made the room turn cold.