Chapter 130 Ranking (3)
In the aristocratic world, there is a line that must not be crossed.
Even if there is a dispute with each other.
In a place like today where many people are watching, you must never make a statement that discredits the other person.
It’s a minimal courtesy.
that you don’t keep it.
It was okay to accept it as meaning to go to the end with each other.
“What did you say just now?”
Viscount Conrad’s expression turned cold.
Opponent crossed the line.
Viscount Conrad might have found the best compromise if he had tried to solve the problem in a quiet place where no one else could see.
But not Baron Romero, but Roman Dmitri, the eldest son.
In front of so many people watching, he openly cut his face.
I was angry.
Even though Dmitri was openly ignored as a powerful force in the Northeast, he could not tolerate it.
“The Konrad family did kick out Dmitri’s peasants. But the land belongs to my family. I’m going to take back mine, but should I report it to the Dmitri family? No matter how great Dmitri’s forces are, we are not your subordinates.”
deliberately referred to us.
OK.
The people of the Northeast Federation, who were watching the situation, added their words.
“Viscount Conrad is right. Even if there is a problem in the process of returning the land. Should I be so rude to the people gathered to celebrate Roman’s return? This is not much.”
“Mr Roman. You are not the owner of the Dmitry family. If Baron Romero had set up a separate seat to resolve the issue between the families, Viscount Conrad would have followed, but what qualifications do you have to bring up this issue, Roman? Because the eldest son of the Dmitry family? That is nonsense. Viscount Conrad is the head of a family. I am not one to treat you carelessly!”
The atmosphere turned.
They attacked Roman fiercely.
I judged that I crossed the line, so I appealed to people that it was Roman’s fault while holding on to it.
‘It’s a feature of the Northeast Federation. Normally, we keep our distance, but when we feel that we are in danger, we come together like this.’
It was funny.
If it were Marquis Benedict.
Or, would they have reacted this way if they were the Barco family, who were protected by the central government?
no.
Absolutely not.
He judged that nobles were thoroughly calculating people and that the Dmitri family was an opponent that could act that way.
There is no central government behind Dmitry.
Even if a problem arises, there is a high possibility of solving it within the northeast area, so they thought that their strength was a sufficient threat against Dmitri.
one to many.
The number of heads gave infinite confidence.
Looking at them, Roman was convinced of his plan.
‘Local aristocrats, including the northeastern region, have already become dogs of the central government. They are the ones who can put a knife under Dmitri’s chin at any time on the orders of the central government. So whether we cut them out completely or turn them into obedient dogs. It is necessary to give clear options.’
blast furnace.
Roman did not back down.
With a face that turned ferocious, he looked straight at the nobles who were hostile to him.
“What are you all up to doing now?”
* * *
Common sense.
It wasn’t such a big problem.
The nobles of the Northeast Federation, as well as the nobles who were not related to it, showed surprised faces.
Roman said.
“Now you have said that my words and actions are rude. I’ll ask straight forward. Since when did it become possible to touch other nobles’ territories in Cairo Kingdom? Viscount Conrad. Dmitry’s peasants you touched are my people. My people who live in Dmitri, pay taxes to Dmitri, and pay their allegiance to Dmitri. But you touched them without saying anything. Is the word rude coming out of your mouth?”
out of common sense.
If you’re too embarrassed, you’re at a loss for words.
Viscount Conrad and the people of the association couldn’t say anything at the remark that went far beyond the line.
“The reason I was angry was because of Viscount Conrad’s smile and talking to me even after that happened. What kind of family do you think Dmitri belongs to? Did you really want me to smile and accept your conversation when you touched my people? If so, you have made a very big mistake. This issue has already been discussed within the Dmitry family. I have been entrusted with full authority from my father, and I have no intention of passing over the behavior of the Conrad family.”
“What is that?”
then
The nobles, including Viscount Conrad, showed a puzzled expression.
At first, they thought it was simply Roman’s passenger, but they realized that it was a trap waiting for them.
It was a failure to enter.
If they step back even now, the worst could be avoided, but they have already raised their voices in front of many people.
It was a matter of pride.
They knew all too well how bowing to Dmitri, even if it was just a single surrender, would be viewed by people in the future.
Didn’t back down.
With their mouth shut, they looked directly at Roman as if they were right.
that look.
It was what Roman had hoped for.
“You still have no intention of apologizing. If so, let’s do this. Now you are showing the attitude that there is no problem touching people from other families. The Dmitry family will do the same in the future. If on Dmitry’s land people who do not belong to Dmitry make mistakes. I will ask for that responsibility hundreds of times over. It’s probably worth seeing. I know that among those who have rebuked me now, there is no one who does not do business with the Dmitry Company.
It was an outcall.
A statement that drives an opponent into a corner.
They didn’t know it, but this was a fight they couldn’t win in the first place.
“Let’s do it all the way. who is right and who is wrong Dmitri has no intention of backing down from this matter.”
really now
I have crossed the irreparable river.
* * *
Why.
There are situations like that in life.
I really want to avoid it, but the other person forcibly drags me away.
For Viscount Conrad, that was the case now.
‘this.’
Dmitry family.
Nobles denied them.
Even knowing that they were strong enough to defeat Barco and that they were one of the greatest wealthiest people in Cairo, they couldn’t readily accept the fact that they were born as commoners.
Even while smiling and laughing on the outside.
As soon as they turned around, it was the nobles of the northeast area who were swearing at Dmitri.
but.
Even if he didn’t acknowledge them internally, Dmitri’s power was not really easy.
‘If Roman’s words become reality, it will be on our side to see the loss. The Dmitri family will lose the public sentiment of the nobility in the northeast, but their real power will choke us. Roman Dmitry. He wasn’t just good at using a sword, he was like a fox. Knowing that problems cannot be resolved through dialogue, they are trying to suppress us with force.’
I rolled my eyes.
I searched for the answer by looking at the people of the association, but they didn’t seem to have a way to think of it.
In fact, everyone knew.
The existence of the association was a fence created because of weakness.
If Dmitri, the predator, is tyrannical, they will have no choice but to suffer.
but.
‘But I can’t just kneel.’
This is not a compromise.
In order to gain an upper hand in the northeast area in the future, the alliance had to prove its strength even if it compromised.
It was then.
“This time, Viscount Conrad’s mistake is correct.”
It was an unexpected variable.
Viscount Lawrence.
As he watched the situation, he suddenly raised his voice.
“Priority is a very important issue in the process of handling work. Does it make sense to harm the Dmitri family without mentioning anything about them? I guess I would be angry too. So please admit your mistake and apologize.”
that.
It was a situation that even Roman had not thought of.
Viscount Lawrence overcame the crisis with Roman’s help.
At that time, I went to seek help until my feet sweated, but I still cannot forget the situation when everyone turned away.
‘Nobles who usually laughed hahahaha didn’t show the slightest warmth in a situation where they were facing Barco. Northeast Alliance? It’s all meaningless. Lawrence will live with Dmitri in the future. Even if it causes problems, Dmitri is better than the other guys you can’t trust anyway.’
He knew grace.
Although his remarks would create hostile forces, Viscount Lawrence said with an expression that he did not care.
The mood has changed.
It’s hard to start at first.
When Viscount Lawrence opened up the water, the pro-Dmitry forces added their words.
“On this issue, Roman-nim is right. A family member was harmed by another family, and what kind of aristocrat would smile and pass it on?”
“Apologize to Roman right now.”
Viscount Conrad was taken aback.
It was different from the picture he expected.
I should have driven the atmosphere and pressured Roman, but I couldn’t act hastily in the half-divided atmosphere.
at last.
“… We will be careful next time.”
step back.
I swallowed my anger.
Taking a step back, he left the party with a blushing face as if running away.
* * *
The case is closed.
The Northeast Alliance, including Viscount Conrad, left the party, leaving only the pro-Dmitry forces.
The atmosphere was cordial.
It was a battle in which the sides were divided anyway.
Having sided with Roman, he remained firmly on Dmitri’s side.
Viscount Lawrence said.
“Don’t worry too much about the Northeast Federation. If they mess around with this one, the Lawrence family is ready to do anything for Dmitri. We did not forget Roman’s grace shown in the war against Barco.”
raised his voice
As Roman rose to prominence, Viscount Lawrence accepted Roman Dmitri as an equal.
really.
It was a fun relationship.
At first, they blushed because they were entangled in the matter of breaking up their marriage, but the flow of life drew Viscount Lawrence’s loyalty.
Flora was no different.
His relationship with her has also changed smoothly, but he hasn’t heard from her since he left for the capital.
“thank you. I will never forget what happened today.”
It was word of mouth.
Actually, I was thinking of solving this problem alone, but there was no reason to ruin the atmosphere by revealing the truth.
People who said they would be on Dmitri’s side.
they took the risk.
It was worth congratulating, and Roman deliberately stayed at the party, building enough bonds to convince them that their choice was right.
Maybe that’s why the atmosphere at the party was better than the first.
The nobles exchanged stories with bright faces, and when the atmosphere was completely ripe, Roman left for a while and met his father.
said Baron Romero.
“… Is it really okay to take things to such an extreme? It is very hopeful that a large number of nobles sided with us, but the Northeast Federation is a number that cannot be ignored. I will never back down like this.”
he was worried
Roman’s method.
Trampling on the pride of the nobility.
The nobles risked their lives for their pride, but I thought they pushed their opponents too much.
Roman said.
“father. Opponents must do everything in their power to clear the ranks. You can accept the difference with the Dmitri family when you feel extremely angry and do your best to bump into it, but feel helpless that you can’t really do anything. And I don’t think the Northeast Federation will step down like this. Rather, that is the situation I want. I can complete my plan only if they come together and fight hard to defeat Dmitri somehow.”
Roman’s prediction was correct.
that time.
The Northeast Alliance gathered in one place.
They couldn’t just get over the humiliation at the party.
