Chapter 129 Sequence Arrangement (2)
Sequence Arrangement.
At those words, Baron Romero’s expression hardened.
“… son Do you know the weight of what you say?”
“I know.”
“Then let me tell you my honest opinion. It’s an inconvenient truth for all of us, but the nobles of the Northeast do not want to accept the common-born Dmitri family as their heads. If you go out aggressively to clear the ranks, there will definitely be a war. What I’m worried about is the chaos in the northeast area. You cannot sacrifice people for that petty power.”
Baron Romero’s thoughts were firm.
A cap in the northeast area.
Even if there is an uncomfortable truth behind it, on the outside, everyone acknowledges and follows the Dmitri family.
By the way.
There was no reason to wage a war to draw out the other person’s sincerity.
Isn’t it because Dmitri has power, so he draws out even a pretense?
Roman said.
“If the situation in Cairo were not unstable, I might not have had a different opinion with my father.”
Southern Front.
and the four powers of Cairo.
Having experienced many things in the meantime, Roman knew that certain power was necessary.
“The Cairo kingdom is like a bomb that never knows when it will explode. The royal family is weak and cannot control the nobles of the capital, and the Marquis Benedict is called a living power and boasts more power than the royal family. And Count Gregory and Count Denver, who follow the Empire, are stealing important information from Cairo to the Empire in real time. Father, how long do you think this peace will last? It is becoming more frequent that the Kronos Empire crosses its borders. Cairo is a strategic location for the Kronos Empire, and war may obviously be declared in the not-too-distant future. when that time comes There is no future for the nobility in the northeast.”
“It is no different for other nobles. If the country is engulfed in war, the future of the entire kingdom cannot be guaranteed.”
“you’re right. The problem is that the authority for conscription rests with the ‘central government’, not the king.”
if war breaks out
Everyone bears that responsibility.
And, as in the world, the local nobility will be exploited like squeezing a rag by the central government.
“In Cairo, the central government wields great power. If they want all of us, we have no choice but to give it all in order not to become scum who turned a blind eye to the country’s crisis. Even if you show a voice of opposition. In the northeast, the forces following the central government will try to take us down with the protection of the central government. So I think we need to make sacrifices. in the near future. In order for the northeast area to have ‘one voice’, we must completely control the nobles in the northeast area. no matter what crisis arises. So that it will not be shaken like an iron fortress.”
A rival to the central government.
Roman was thinking of putting the Northeast region under his control.
The beginning was the problem with Viscount Conrad.
“father. Through a series of incidents with the Castro family, I learned that the power of the Dmitri family is comparable to that of the central government. All we lack is power. But why don’t you stand up for the people of the territory? Even though we have the power and the cause to help the people of the territory. Why do you not muster up the courage to make the sacrifice?”
At the crossroads of either option.
Roman pushed his father.
There was no reason to show an halfway attitude in order to make an extreme choice.
finally.
“Most of all, I hate it when the Conrad family touches my people. Give me the hilt of the sword. If my father makes a decision, I will get my hands dirty.”
at that point.
Baron Romero’s pupils shook greatly.
* * *
The conversation did not lead to a clear conclusion.
finish the place.
Baron Romero, who was left in his office, drank alone and fell into thought.
“… My son has grown too much.”
son’s words.
It was right.
The Dmitri family had power, but did nothing.
He obviously knew that there would be trouble in the not-too-distant future, but he didn’t want to get himself caught up in a war.
In fact, I still haven’t made up my mind.
Baron Romero had no choice but to think carefully because he knew what difficulties Dmitri would face with his choice.
Roman’s last words left a tremendous impression on him.
It wasn’t because he asked me to hold the hilt, but that I didn’t want to touch my people.
“Is a new era opening for Dmitri?”
Castro case.
Dmitry’s people showed their trust in Roman.
And today, Roman Dmitry showed a reciprocation of trust towards himself with strong leadership.
perhaps.
People may be right.
Being born as a commoner, he could not be a vessel to handle Dmitri’s power, but his son, Roman, was different.
‘A sore finger that experienced the status of a commoner like me in childhood. People say that Roman is a half-nobleman, but because of such pain, the present Roman may have been born. Roman understands people’s difficulties and tries to solve them. What Dmitri lacks is not strength, but only the lord’s determination. If so, wouldn’t I need to give strength to the person who will replace me?’
Squeeze.
followed the drink
No matter how much I drank, I never got drunk, and as time passed, my mind became clearer and clearer.
people sometimes
I feel the moment of fate.
Her calmly lowered heart was telling her what kind of future she was moving towards.
‘The composition of the successor is not a problem to think about now. But for Dmitri’s people, I have to make a decision.’
widely.
put down the drink
And then.
“Is anyone there? Call Knight Commander Jonathan right now!”
finally made a decision
* * *
Unlike the changes taking place in Dmitry.
The northeast area spent a peaceful day that was no different from any other day.
a few days later
A party was held at the Dmitry family.
The title meant to celebrate the return of Roman, and of course all the nobility in the northeast area gathered around Dmitri.
“I come from the Bolt family.”
“This is Sophia of the Grisell family.”
“I came to congratulate Roman Dmitri on behalf of the Heros family.”
Various nobles.
They flocked from early morning.
Nobles in the northeast do not recognize the Dmitri family as ‘heads’, but that doesn’t mean they deny the fact that they are the real deal.
Dmitri is clearly the number one family in the Northeast.
However, since the eldest son of such a family came back as a hero in Cairo, he tried to make his mark somehow.
huge party hall.
People were buzzing.
They seemed to be enjoying their own party, but they talked to Roman right away whenever they had a chance.
“Do you remember me?”
“Sofia of the Grisell family. Of course I remember. Didn’t you have a conversation with Barko at the last party?”
“oh. Do you really remember me?”
Sophia laughed softly.
didn’t even say anything.
The halo of a man named Roman Dmitri overwhelmed the people, and nobles in the northeast had no choice but to try to look good to Roman.
Especially women from noble families.
Each of them received a special order from their father to seduce Roman somehow, so they clung to Roman with a smile even at boring words.
Like a bee on a flower.
People crowded around Roman.
It is possible to be intimidated by people’s attention, but Roman’s presence shines brightly and naturally accepts the attention of the people around him.
‘Certainly not the Roman Dmitri of the past.’
‘It would be great if I could make a man like this my own.’
‘How can I like Roman?’
people thought
this party.
It was a place for Roman Dmitri, who is called the hero of Cairo, and everyone hopes for Roman Dmitri.
* * *
By the time the party gets a little ripe.
There was a man who spoke to Roman.
“My name is Viscount Conrad. It is a sincere honor to meet the Cairo hero who defeated Hector.”
“This is Roman Dmitry.”
Viscount Conrad.
He smiled benevolently and asked for a handshake.
There was no sign of ignoring Roman.
He tried to win favor with Roman in any way he could.
“I heard that you defeated the 5-star swordsman, Butler, in the battle with Hector Kingdom. I really can’t believe he accomplished such a feat at the age of his mid-twenties. There was a time when I also dreamed of being a prosecutor. Of course, I gave up without being able to feel mana because I was not born with great talent like Roman, but I know better than anyone how great Roman is.”
“It’s an overstatement.”
“It’s too much. Who in the world would deny the achievements of Roman Dmitry? There was a saying that he would challenge the rankings soon, but as a noble from the same northeast region, I have very high expectations. The Northeast area has not been able to produce a top ranker, but I think Roman Dmitri-sama can aim for the top spot.”
The atmosphere was cordial.
After taking his conversation longer than expected, Viscount Conrad shook off his gaze and continued talking.
It was then.
Out of nowhere, Roman said a strange subject.
“I personally have a question.”
“Tell me anything.”
“This time, I heard that Dmitri’s peasants were deprived of their farmland due to Viscount Conrad’s unilateral notification. Can you tell me why? There is a contract period, but it is such a sudden notification that the pain of farmers is not the only one.”
Moment.
Viscount Conrad’s expression hardened.
I didn’t want to answer in my heart, but I still tried to get over the situation.
“In fact, there was a top that said to use the surrounding area at a higher price. That’s all. Skip this meaningless talk… … .”
“Was that the only reason?”
I cut off my words.
Viscount Conrad, who tried to change the subject, could not hide his displeasure.
“Mr Roman. We are having a party for Roman. But why do you keep bringing up such sensitive issues?”
It was a warning.
I mean say no more.
However, Roman took a sip of champagne and ended the conversation.
“If we ignore it as a sensitive issue, we cannot solve the difficulties of the people of Dmitry. It’s too bad. Still, if Viscount Konrad had thought of Dmitri even a little, wouldn’t it have been possible to solve the problem with the peasants with common sense? Either by adhering to the terms of the contract or by paying corresponding compensation. At least, if it were me, I would have solved the problem that way.”
then
Viscount Conrad knew that the opponent was quarreling.
It was unpleasant.
I didn’t want to talk to Roman Dmitri or anything like that anymore.
“I was really disappointed with Roman today. I am here to celebrate Roman’s return with a good meaning. But why are you trying to lose face by talking about such things in front of people? It seems that all the rumors about him as a hero of Cairo are false. I sincerely respected Roman, but I don’t think I can enjoy the party with a smile anymore after being treated like this.”
In the aristocratic world, justification is important.
Viscount Conrad.
He decided it was time for him to get angry.
Roman Dmitri’s reputation is great, but he didn’t bother to bring up unnecessary issues.
Even if this makes the problem bigger.
I had the confidence to draw sympathy from those around me.
With such confidence, Viscount Conrad showed a firm attitude.
“Let’s go.”
slap.
I took a step back.
People’s eyes were focused on him, and people opened the way for him along the way he was going out.
It was then.
“Viscount Conrad. The Viscount has not answered me properly yet. If you end the conversation like that and leave the party. I will accept Viscount Conrad’s actions as hostility towards Dmitri.”
that.
It was a statement that shouldn’t come out now.
Everyone was shocked.
Viscount Conrad also looked back at Roman with a surprised face.
“Come back to me. I want you to explain the matter of the day.”
It was no mistake.
obvious intent.
The party venue, which had been enjoyable until just now, had cooled down as if ice water had been poured on it.
