Chapter 118 While staying in the capital (2)
There was no reason to prolong the conversation.
Count Fabius clearly stated his purpose.
“I want to recruit Chris. First, let me tell you the conditions. For Chris… … .”
“No need.”
I cut off my words.
Fabius’ expression slightly distorted at the sight of Chris, who turned his gaze away and immersed himself in training again.
“No, I didn’t even listen to the conditions and I didn’t need it. I am the Marquis of Benedict. The head of the aristocratic faction and the real power of the central government. Living in the Kingdom of Cairo, there is no way you wouldn’t know what a great opportunity this is. This is your chance to change your life. What do you want? money? Chris can pay you enough money to live on for the rest of your life. honor? There is no honor like serving the Marquis Benedict in Cairo. If you wish to become a nobleman in the future, Marquis Benedict will personally give you the title of a nobleman. say anything There is nothing we cannot offer in the Kingdom of Cairo.”
There was pride in his voice.
his words.
There was not the slightest lie.
People say that three powers share power, except for the Scarecrow King, but in the Cairo Kingdom, Marquis Benedict’s influence was the strongest.
If you plan to live in Cairo in the future.
The fact that you follow the Marquis Benedict will grant you many benefits that will make your life easier.
to no reply.
Count Fabius put strength into his voice.
“If you are worried that this is an act of betraying Roman Dmitri, then there is no need to worry too much about that part. Roman Dmitri will always be the Marquis Benedict’s person. We’re going to be one anyway, but would it be a problem if we brought that time forward? This is a matter of priorities. Will you follow Roman Dmitri later and join us, or will you hold our hands a little earlier and win our trust? That’s the difference.”
food.
Chris laughed.
A proposal from Count Fabius.
Half a year ago, it might have been.
But now, no suggestions have come to my ears.
“How are you sure that your master will be the Marquis Benedict?”
“Isn’t that a natural result? In Hector’s realm, no one can deny living power.”
It was funny.
Count Fabius.
I didn’t know much about Roman Dmitri.
Watched by Chris, he was not one to bow down to anyone.
Even if we can join hands with a suitable compromise, he is a person who will not be willing to go to war if he says he will stand on his head.
Roman’s remark that he would always rise to the top of the continent. Chris never doubted that.
so that.
Count Fabius’ words were wrong from the premise.
Chris said.
“No matter what conditions are offered, I have no intention of leaving my lord’s side. You say that Marquis Benedict can do a lot for me, but I assure you that no one can replace your lord.”
Roman’s Teachings.
knowledge of the new world.
I couldn’t judge the value of what I had already received.
And above all, Chris didn’t want to make any choices that would disappoint Roman.
Barco and Hector.
At that time, everyone said that they would win unconditionally, but they were defeated by an overwhelming margin on the other side of Roman.
If Roman doesn’t choose Marquis Benedict.
The possibility that he might always stand on the opposite side of Roman gave him a strong conviction that he would not be shaken by any temptation.
in a very resolute attitude.
Count Fabius was speechless.
I was confident that I could recruit Chris, but I didn’t expect to face such a strong backlash.
“… If you say that, I understand.”
I turned my steps.
He wanted to make a fuss, but he wasn’t a man without a plan enough to attack Roman’s people.
Behind such Count Fabius.
I heard Chris’ voice.
“If you ever intend to coax the other comrades out, you’d better give up. No one will make a choice against the will of the lord.”
Until then.
Count Fabius didn’t listen to Chris that much.
* * *
Chris was right.
next opponent.
It was Kevin.
He said the same suggestion as Chris in his appearance fighting like a ghost on the battlefield.
however.
“Never suggest that to me again. To me, my lord is everything in life. If my lord says I follow Marquis Benedict, I will give my life for him, but if my lord forces me to choose someone else against my lord, I’d rather die. Please do not put me to the test.”
It was a very aggressive statement.
Just thinking of Roman and suppressing his anger, Kevin showed a sign of anger at Count Fabius’ proposal.
And that wasn’t all.
next opponent.
Pookie and Volcan, former mercenaries who showed great success using auras, shook their hands in fright.
“Is this something you discussed with your lord? I will never arbitrarily choose against my lord. So I’ll pretend I didn’t listen to what you said today.”
“Count Fabius. I know all too well how good it is. However, if you intend to make the same proposal to other colleagues, I hope you will remember that the meaning of the Lord to us is not light. Thank you so much for taking good care of us. But we would be nothing if we hadn’t met our lord, so we can’t even imagine betraying him.”
clearly.
He emphasized that it was not a betrayal.
Even though it was said that it was a matter of priorities, no one drooled at Count Fabius’ proposal.
finally.
I thought that Henderson, who was from a commoner, would react with scorn, but he completely covered his ears and averted his gaze.
obvious disregard.
Didn’t answer at all.
They dared not compromise with the nobles of Cairo.
he didn’t know
I thought Roman Dmitri had great talents because he had good fortune, but in fact, as Roman’s subordinates said, they were nothing if they hadn’t met Roman.
Of course, Chris was gifted from the start.
However, Kevin and Henderson, who were from commoners, and Volkan and Pookie, who lived as war mercenaries, thought they could grow like this with Roman’s help.
actually.
Chris also grew into a talent that Marquis Benedict coveted because of Roman.
Count Fabius.
He looked up at the sky with a bewildered face.
“… Why are you so loyal?”
suddenly.
It was Count Fabius, who was more curious about the person named Roman.
* * *
That time.
Lauren Dmitri was training ahead of the exams.
“Huh!”
Tadak!
He gritted his teeth and hit the scarecrow.
William Castro was projected from the immobile figure of the scarecrow, and unlike the practice sparring, he aimed for the scarecrow’s vitals with a bold attack.
It was a neat attack.
In real life, it was pathetically messed up, but in virtual sparring, Lauren Dmitri was using quite powerful swordsmanship.
How engrossed were you in training?
Even as the sun that had risen in mid-heaven began to set, Lauren Dmitri did not stop training.
“Whoop whoop whoop.”
I was out of breath.
Her arms and legs trembled and her face flushed red.
I wanted to sit down right away.
But when I remembered the conversation I had with Hans, I couldn’t finish the training.
“yes. How can I tell a lie to you? Lord Romero has been really happy lately, thanks to Master Roman’s changed steps. Instead of just talking like this, why not meet them in person? I heard that you are coming to your accommodation this evening. If you meet him in person, you will be able to see how Master Roman has changed.”
that word.
Among them, the words that my father was happy remained in my mind.
Growing up, he seemed to be his father’s wife, but his brother, who was called a fool, was reborn as a different being.
‘What the hell happened to Roman hyung?’
Lauren trusted Hans.
Hans was not one to lie, and he knew Roman Dmitri better than anyone else, so he didn’t think the rumors were false.
However, there are limits to common sense that people can accept.
The Roman that Lauren Dmitri remembers was an unrecoverable idiot, but his reputation has completely changed to the point where there is a sense of alienation.
Cairo’s hero.
The youngest ranker and a genius swordsman who defeated Butler.
Does this make sense?
If it was Rodwell Dmitri, he would have accepted it calmly, but he couldn’t because his opponent was Roman.
‘Roman hyung has changed too. But why am I Am I still just as pathetic as before?’
perhaps.
Maybe Lauren thought she was better than Roman.
It was okay to fall behind because there was a comparison target for Dmitri’s idiot, but now he was the only pathetic loser.
“Aaaaaaa!”
Tattak!
swung the sword
He forcibly waved his convulsive arm and hit the scarecrow like mad.
Then.
Stumble.
I lost my balance and rolled on the ground.
Lauren Dmitri, who was spread out on the floor, swallowed her tears as she watched the sky turn dark.
“… It’s really not like this.”
Dmitry’s third son.
The only garbage William Castro was talking about was himself.
The other brothers were proving their worth, but the Dmitri family was ignored because of him alone.
Tears flowed.
I covered my face with my arms.
No one was watching, but I didn’t want to show my crying face.
however.
“What are you doing here?”
A familiar yet unfamiliar voice.
When he looked up, Lauren Dmitri found his older brother different from what he remembered.
* * *
The situation around you.
I didn’t have to listen to the explanation.
The typical look of a loser.
Roman said in a voice devoid of warmth.
“I heard about you from Hans. that you came looking for me If you have something to say, you can say it now.”
Why did you come to see Lauren?
Roman omitted the process.
Hans made the request out of concern, and despite knowing the circumstances of the bullying at the royal academy, he did not mention a single word about him.
He just waited, staring at Lauren Dmitri.
First of all, I wanted to speak directly, not to give the other person the answer they wanted.
“… It’s no big deal.”
Lauren averted her gaze.
this situation.
He was so ashamed.
His face turned red when he thought that Roman was watching him struggling because he couldn’t overcome reality.
if.
If you asked in a slightly friendly tone.
Lauren may have confided in her troubles.
However, the older brother I hadn’t seen in a long time had changed so much, and he didn’t show any affection for him.
So I couldn’t be honest. I just hoped this time would pass.
Lauren couldn’t even raise her head, fearing that Roman would see the tears left behind like stains.
“A pitiful fellow.”
spoken words.
Roman took a step back.
I had no intention of holding on to Lauren.
At the sight of Roman trying to leave without any regrets, Lauren shouted in an urgent voice as to what she was thinking.
“Brother Roman!”
say that you are anxious.
stuck like a dagger
Because Roman was also in the same situation as himself.
“I will tell you. Why did I visit my brother? I said I would tell you everything!”
It took courage.
showed shame.
then
Roman stopped and looked at Lauren.
