Chapter 213. His dream is salary Lupine (1)
Viscount Norte.
Jo Won-ga, a mature man who will soon turn 56.
He was a garden designer with an illustrious career.
He started out as a gardener’s assistant as a boy and showed extraordinary talent.
Many gardens have passed through his hands.
The ruined garden became beautiful.
The distracted garden has been tidied up.
He became a first-class gardener.
Even then it didn’t stop.
I turned my attention to serious civil construction.
I opened my eyes to the field of designing the site and division of the garden itself, not simply cultivating the created garden.
Thus, he rose to the ranks of the best in the field of garden construction and management.
Even though he was from a commoner, he was even given the honorary title of viscount with that ability.
Naturally, he was proud of his abilities.
In particular, he thought of himself as much better than the fledgling designer whose reputation had risen in just a few years.
‘Hmm, is this friend Lloyd Frontier?’
He’s much younger than you’ve heard in stories.
no, it’s so young
I was informed in advance by His Highness the King.
He said that he is the most up-and-coming young designer and he will be working with us on this large-scale garden project. I heard he was the one who built that beautiful Roy-Harvey Suspension Bridge in the Royal Capital.
I never thought I would be so young.
‘Isn’t this almost like my son?’
A faint dissatisfaction appeared in Viscount Norte’s gaze at Lloyd.
That young man who wasn’t even thirty yet.
What were you like when you were that age?
‘I first encountered design while making a name for myself as a gardener. After that, I had to work hard and study for another 10 years. By the way, that friend is already making a reputation as a designer at that age?’
To be honest, it was a bit awkward.
I thought that he was different from himself, who was a commoner.
I also wondered if that Lloyd was born as a young aristocrat, lived well, and studied comfortably.
Didn’t like it.
Even the voice of the viscount, who was speaking naturally, became slightly curly.
“So you’re the eldest son of the Frontera family?”
“Yes, nice to meet you. Viscount Nord. I have also heard a lot from His Highness the King.”
“You heard my story from Your Highness?”
“yes. He said he was a great designer to be modeled after.”
“…Uh hmm hmm! what kind of words I have heard some of your stories.”
“Is that so?”
“I heard you have a lot of talent. It has also had some success.”
“Oh, that’s too much praise.”
Lloyd laughed shyly.
And on the other hand I felt it.
‘This person doesn’t like me very much.’
I’m looking at you somehow undesirably.
He expresses his feelings quite bluntly.
Thinking about it, I suddenly remembered the feelings the king had blatantly revealed earlier.
♣
“What? Dragon bones?”
the king asked.
I saw it clearly at that moment.
The absurd feeling in her eyes.
Soon, a cheerful laugh spread out.
“What are you doing? this. Lloyd Frontera.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“You must have wanted dragon bones from the beginning, right?”
“I apologize, Your Highness.”
He quickly lowered his head.
It was true that he was aiming for dragon bones from the beginning.
So he deliberately shook the king once by mentioning the 10-year labor exemption.
Don’t be accepted.
If you get accepted, that’s great.
It was a condition presented with such a feeling.
The King’s smile turned slightly bitter.
“The target is dragon bones, but the bait to shake is labor exemption. What is your intention to keep revealing your true feelings like that?”
“I want to rest, Your Highness.”
“under. Now very blatantly.”
“Whether it comes true or not, it’s just an honest wish.”
“But you know that it’s a wish that will never come true, right?”
“Please allow me to have at least one wild dream, Your Highness.”
“To borrow is free. Anyway-”
said the King with a meaningful look.
“A piece of dragon bone. Do you dare to ask for it knowing how much it is worth?”
“Of course, Your Highness.”
He did not avoid the King’s gaze.
He answered quickly and without hesitation.
“I think it’s a value that suits me who works diligently for Your Highness.”
“sincerely?
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“under. To the point of shamelessness.”
“I apologize.”
“…good. A chunk of tailbone.”
“Your last name is ruined.”
“It shouldn’t be too big. I’ll give it to the end so that it doesn’t show.”
“Sungsung is….”
“Wouldn’t it be a little less embarrassing?”
Do you think you ate a room?
A mischievous smile bloomed on the king’s lips.
It was the kind of smile you seldom find on her.
her words continued.
“Nevertheless, it will be the size of a wagon, so I think it’s a sufficient amount. Are you sure you are not satisfied with this?”
“Of course, Your Highness.”
“good.”
Thus, negotiations (?) with the king were successfully completed.
Drafted a construction contract.
I was introduced to Viscount Nord, who will be working with me.
“If you follow the attendant’s guidance, you will be able to meet him. Viscount Nord is an outstanding talent in the field of garden design and management, so I think it would be a good choice to work with you. Oh and-”
It was he who was about to bow and withdraw.
The king called this side.
As if he remembered something belatedly, he added it.
“Viscount Nord is a man who takes great pride in his work and achievements. If possible, please understand his pride.”
♣
…did you say
‘That’s what he meant.’
Lloyd internally swallowed a bitter laugh.
When I heard that from the king earlier, I was confused about what it meant.
But seeing it while exchanging names with Viscount Noort like this?
I seemed to know now.
‘This person is jealous of me.’
It just came to my senses.
Viscount Norte clearly disapproved of this.
It was as if those eyes were saying that.
‘On the subject of a lucky young man.’
…I mean.
Even after that, Viscount Nord was consistently harsh.
“Whatever. Since I’m working with a well-known young designer, I’ll ask just one question. Have you ever designed and built a garden by yourself?”
“no. doesn’t exist.”
“Tsk. is it?”
“yes.”
“Then it’s difficult. It’s hard to understand why I’ve never had a garden before, and it’s got such a high reputation.”
“I just happened to be lucky.”
“Is that so? Hmm. So, how many years have you been involved in construction work?”
“Um, not many years.”
“Could it be less than 10 years?”
“yes.”
“Tsk tsk tsk. That’s difficult too.”
“What are you having trouble with?”
“Wouldn’t it be the rich experience accumulated over a long period of time that shines in the field? Isn’t it?”
“You are absolutely right.”
“Do you think so too?”
“yes.”
“Then, wouldn’t you be dissatisfied if I took over the general command of this time and space?”
“Oh, how are you?”
“really?”
“yes.”
“Then I will go down in history as the builder of this garden.”
“I know.”
“Are you still okay?”
“Ouch, of course.”
Lloyd nodded his head as if it were really natural.
Really without any pretense.
With plenty of sincere sincerity.
With a warm and active smile of welcome.
I welcomed and happily accepted Viscount Nord’s opinion.
“How could a newbie like me dare to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Viscount? Of course that is nonsense. Isn’t it?”
“…Uh, it’s not like that.”
“you’re right. The Viscount is wise. What would a newbie like me know? The reputation you’ve earned for just a few impressive builds is just a bubble. Just like the Viscount, the results we have built up silently are the real thing.”
“Uh hmm hmm! this friend…Do you know anything?”
“Oh no. I’m just learning from the field watching great seniors like the viscount. Wouldn’t it be?”
“Heh heh heh. is it?”
“yes. So, in fact, I wanted to speak first before the Viscount. What would it be like if you took over the overall responsibility for this construction?”
“Is it?”
“yes. I’m rather sorry that I didn’t tell you first without noticing.”
“Uh hmm! Until I apologize for something like that….”
“no. I’m really sorry. I am sincere.”
Lloyd held out his hand.
He grabbed the viscount’s hand politely with both hands and shook it.
I met the gaze of the viscount with sincere eyes.
He landed a decisive blow with his moist tongue.
“So, it is an honor to be able to assist such a great person as Viscount Sigong. Please take good care of me.”
“Heh heh heh heh! I really ask for this. Khumm Hmm!”
His expression, which had been rough like the viscount’s 40-grit sandpaper, melted away like snow melting on a spring day.
Listening to Lloyd’s sugar coating, I involuntarily shrugged my shoulders.
An uncontrollable smile appeared on the corners of his wrinkled lips.
The Viscount felt embarrassed inside.
‘this. I made a mistake. I thought he was just a friend who happened to be lucky enough to gain fame early on.’
It’s not so sprouted.
Arrogant without burrs.
I thought he was just such a young man.
But what do you see now?
It didn’t seem like that.
Did you actually share the story?
He was a good person and a very humble friend.
‘It’s unexpected.’
Viscount Norte’s gaze at Lloyd softened.
A young man who knows how to respect seniors with a lot of experience in the industry.
A friend who has earned a reputation but knows how to be humble.
Lloyd, who had been displeased until now, looked different.
What if you felt like you had a slimmer impression earlier?
Now, it just seemed really clever.
Besides, how polite the attitude of holding the hand and talking carefully was unmatched.
“I would have no wish if I always worked with a friend like you. Heh heh heh heh.”
The viscount’s smile was satisfied.
Lloyd was also satisfied with such a change in the Viscount.
‘good. great The halfway operation was a success.’
Lloyd had no intention of being exploited by the king from the beginning.
It wasn’t something I wanted to do in the first place.
But the viscount who was introduced was so active.
To think that he would take care of the main job on his own.
From this point of view, it was something to be welcomed with open arms.
‘There was just such a thing in the army. just go in the middle Don’t stand out too much.’
If you look too good for no reason, you will take on more work.
There are many cases where you do a lot of trouble that you don’t even have to do.
Even in light of my own experience, that was the case.
Was it the first time you were assigned to a self-defense unit?
I was sitting nervously in the company administration office, and I was told that the officer had quietly approached me.
I asked if there was anyone who had done some shoveling in this society.
‘So I just raised my hand without knowing anything.’
He also added that he majored in civil engineering.
I just wanted to score points because I looked good.
But I didn’t know then.
The fact that it was a stupid thing to open the hell gate of infinite work labor.
‘shit. I should have just stayed still then.’
If only I hadn’t raised my hand that day.
I wish I had quietly pretended not to know.
There wouldn’t have been a disaster in which his military life was marked by labor.
Lloyd deeply buried the stupid past that suddenly came to mind.
And I raised my head.
“Yes, thank you very much in the future.”
So please do a lot of work for me.
In the meantime, let me play tango tango.
Lloyd smiled heartily.
Even Viscount Nord, who did not know what he was thinking, smiled contentedly.
That’s how Lloyd got an unexpected spontaneous design bot (?).
The effect of the design bot was revealed immediately from the next day.
“Hmm. Are you, by any chance, well versed in surveying?”
“You mean the survey? I’m just eyeballing it….”
“Heh heh hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee measure only by eye measure?”
“yes.”
Lloyd nodded.
Viscount Norte’s face was covered with bewilderment.
“It’s surprising that a skilled and renowned architect like you could measure with the naked eye. So you’re saying you’ve never used a surveying sight like this before?”
“Ah yes. I happened to….”
Lloyd laughed shyly.
In fact, he had hardly ever used a surveying sight in this world. no, there wasn’t at all.
‘Because I have surveying skills.’
It was much easier and more accurate to obtain data than using a sighting device.
It even became linked with design skills.
However, there was no way the viscount knew such an inside story.
“Tsk tsk. I can’t. Originally, I didn’t tell anyone about this. Hey, come over here for a second. Let me teach you how to use my special sight.”
Viscount Nord held up his surveying sight.
His sights consisted of a long pole about 1.2 meters long, a cross bar resting on it, and string and weights hanging from the four corners of the cross bar.
“Look at what I do. This is how you set up the support and align the cross bars. like this. like this. Can you see?”
“Ah yes….”
“Then, put the weights at the four corners in equilibrium. like this.”
“yes.”
“Also check that the alignment of the weight is perpendicular to the ground. like this.”
“yes.”
“Now, in this state, you are looking at the scales. This way, you can accurately determine if the point the scope is pointing at intersects at the desired angle. how about Isn’t that great?”
“Yes, great. I want to see a little more demonstration.”
“haha. You must have admired my skills?”
“Yeah a little….”
“Then keep watching. Let me feel what my accurate and sophisticated measurements look like from the side.”
“All right.”
…It was like that.
Viscount Norte was as motivated as he was proud of his work.
Thanks to Lloyd?
‘I just need to give a reaction that says it’s great. Then this man is so excited that he solves everything by himself, right?’
Even if it was comfortable, I couldn’t be this comfortable.
Thanks to this, Lloyd was able to spend the days of surveying enjoying a higher happiness index than any space-time he had ever experienced.
And on the other hand, I thought.
I hope it stays like this for a while.
He said it would be nice if Viscount Nord took over the construction like he does now.
‘In the meantime, I just need to enjoy a leisurely life in the metropolitan area in the royal capital. And when the work is finished? Take a whole dragon’s tail bone, or a dragon’s tailbone, and go back to the Prontera territory. Just right. Really just right.’
All free things in the world are all right.
Lloyd had the smile of a person who won a 365-day free vacation ticket.
♣
– Dare…What about my tailbone?
less so
This is the treasury deep within the Magentano royal family.
The place where the most valuable national treasures of the royal family are stored.
Something huge in the center of that vast and luxurious space stirred.
rattling…rattling….
The excitement was never great.
At first glance, it was so trivial that it was difficult to discern with the naked eye.
However, the identity of the moving object was not so trivial.
Because it was a dragon’s skull.
– In this new body…After adapting…. When my spirit settles…. then….
Even King Ben who dared to subdue himself.
Even the young architect who flattered the king.
– All in all….
Less….
A dragon’s skull that rattles intermittently.
Dark tenacity permeated in that rattling.
