Chapter 131 Ordering (4)
Leaving the party.
The nobles of the Northeast Alliance gathered at Viscount Conrad’s mansion burst into boiling anger.
“Arrogant bastard!”
“It doesn’t seem that the guy who was once called Dmitri’s jerk has gained some recognition in the capital.”
“you’re right. Do you remember what he said last time? I will try to the end. He is a very, very cheeky guy who pierces the sky. everyone. This should never be overlooked. People who go in with their heads bowed like this will think that the Northeast Federation is nothing.”
Everyone thought the same.
He wanted revenge, but the problem was that it wasn’t easy.
“… So, do you have any special method?”
It was Viscount Conrad.
He was the subject of humiliation, and his face still burned.
“Dmitrypa, led by Viscount Lawrence, sided with Roman. This is a fight we can’t win. So, even though I have my head down, haven’t you all been of no help? To be honest, I’m skeptical about what the Northeast Federation means. To put it bluntly, the Dmitri family’s forces are truly overwhelming, and they also have Roman Dmitri, who defeated Butler. That means you can’t take them down by normal means.”
Unlike the first time when I was only confident.
Viscount Conrad became skeptical.
Even now, when I think of the scene where I bow my head in front of people, my heart still beats.
Confederation nobles.
they are speechless
I expressed my anger, but in fact there was no clear way.
‘Since the fall of Barko, there is no way to stop Dmitri.’
1 unique river.
Dmitri’s presence was overwhelming.
To the extent that he recently prepared for a war against the Castro family, Dmitri showed his strength beyond the Northeast region at some point.
Conflict with them is not easy.
They wanted to hit it properly, but knowing that it would not be an easy problem, the nobles spared their words as much as possible.
It was then.
A nobleman said in a cautious voice.
“… How about contacting the central government?”
“Are you saying we should use the power of the central government to put pressure on Dmitri?”
“yes. After the collapse of Barco, we made every effort to connect with the central government. Now is the time to use it. I can’t ask for much because my relationship with the central government isn’t strong yet, but it is possible to tie this issue to the Dmitri family and the Northeast Confederation. If Dmitri, including the Lawrence family, blocks the justification for participating in the war. No matter how strong Dmitri is, he has no choice but to lose in the battle of numbers.”
It’s not about going to war.
Obviously, the Northeast Federation was planning to make a favorable game and proceed with negotiations at that time to obtain an apology.
at least it was the best
I just had no intention of leaving.
Viscount Conrad showed his will to do something.
“Then I will contact you right away.”
* * *
Connected communication.
beyond the screen.
Viscount Conrad spoke about his purpose as a representative of the aristocrats they had built a relationship with through a lot of bribes.
“Count Fabius. I have a favor to ask of you.”
[Speak. It’s a request from Viscount Conrad, and of course you have to listen.]
“Thank you so much for saying that. It’s nothing else, there has been a dispute with the Dmitry family recently. The problem is that Dmitry Roman openly humiliated me for it. Count Fabius. Can’t you use the power of the central government to put pressure on the Dmitri family just once… … .”
pop.
Communication was lost.
Seeing the suddenly disappearing screen, Viscount Conrad urged the soldier with a bewildered face.
“Can’t you connect the communication directly! Hurry up and connect, in case Count Fabius is offended!”
“All right.”
The soldier moved hastily.
Communication attempted again.
When Count Fabius’ face came to mind, Viscount Conrad tried to apologize for the unstable communication.
however.
[ha. I really don’t notice.]
I was speechless for a moment.
Count Fabius, who was obviously looking at him with warm eyes, showed contempt as if he were looking at an insect.
[If you live in the frontier, do you cover your ears? what? To pressure Roman Dmitri? hey you guys Roman Dmitri is a talent whom Marquis Benedict cherishes. Now, he is making every effort to get Roman as his son-in-law, but he is talking bullshit about asking the central government to pressure Dmitri. No, I accepted the call because I thought it would be useful as a link to get acquainted with the Dmitri family if I belonged to the Northeast, but what are all these bastards like?]
My mind went blank.
I doubted if the situation I saw with my eyes and heard with my ears was really real.
[Listen carefully from now on. Hasn’t there been a clash between the Castro family and the Dmitri family lately? Do you know how the central government came to that conclusion? Marquis Benedict demoted the Castro family, who were close friends, saying that Castro, who did not even grasp the general trend, had no right to speak in the central government. Do you understand now? In order to live without trembling, think about looking good for Roman Dmitri.]
Those were the last words.
Took.
Communication was lost.
The Northeast Alliance was at a loss for words.
In the meantime, I spent money and time trying to get closer to Count Fabius, but in an instant, the tower I worked hard on collapsed.
And that’s not all.
Count Fabius told me about the possibility of an arranged marriage between Dmitri and the Benedict family.
The Northeast Federation, which had been ridiculed just by the fact that Barco had produced a person from the central government, could not hide its misery at the word ‘marriage of convenience’.
“this.”
“It looks like we made a solid mistake.”
But what?
I have already crossed the river.
A nobleman who had just been insisting on revenge spoke in a cautious voice.
“… First of all, how about apologizing for Viscount Conrad’s problems? Don’t everyone look at me with those eyes. In order for us to live, this is a wiser way than building our egos.”
Bats of the Northeast.
They instinctively started looking for a way to live.
* * *
Conflict with the Conrad family.
the problem is solved.
The Conrad family directly apologized to the farmers and promised not to touch them for the rest of the period as per the contract.
“Brother Roman. thank you!”
“I heard that the young master worked hard for us. I don’t know how to express this gratitude. From now on, if it’s for the young master, I’ll do anything, even with my insignificant body.”
Dmitry’s peasants.
They came and expressed their gratitude to Roman.
What happened at the party spread quickly.
There were many eyes to see, and the servants who carried food came and went and listened carefully to what Roman had to say.
“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.”
my people.
It was a touching speech.
It was at this moment that Dmitri’s loyalty was strengthened, and Roman’s reputation grew with each passing day.
‘As expected, the Northeast Federation rolled up its tail. They would have intended to involve the central government in their dispute with Dmitri, but the current central government has no choice but to side with me rather than the Northeast Confederacy.’
He is a pendulum of balance.
From the moment the central government turned away from Castro.
Roman knew that there was a temporary ‘background’.
So in the first place, there was certainty that the conflict with the Conrad family would not lead to war.
‘The Northeast Federation is a group like bats. In an argument with me, he showed his angry feelings without hesitation, and did not hesitate to lose face whenever the situation was unfavorable. When Dmitri, led by Viscount Lawrence, sided with me, I immediately apologized, and when I realized that I could not bring the central government in now, I gave up huge gains and canceled the contract with the top. If you finish the job like this. Dmitri may be able to exert stronger dominance in the northeast than before, but the moment the central government intervenes, there is a high probability that the Northeast Federation will be stabbed in the back.’
dangerous variable.
Nothing had changed.
That’s why, from the very beginning of planning, Roman had no intention of ending things so quickly.
this plan.
It was divided into three stages.
If the first step is provocation.
‘The second step is to face reality.’
Probably by now.
Lucas, who was in charge of the Information Guild, must be spreading a fact throughout the Northeast.
* * *
One fact.
That was very exciting news.
“I heard that the Dmitri family is holding a swordsmanship competition this time? The winning prize is not one or two pennies, but a whopping hundred gold.”
“no way. A hundred gold is a lot of money, but can you win the contest with Roman Dmitri holding out? This is a version of Dmitri’s plan to raise Roman’s status. Butler, who is ranked second in the Hector Kingdom, is also a monster that has been defeated, so who the hell can win against Roman?”
“Listen to what people say. Of course, if Roman participated, the tournament would have no meaning. However, Roman Dmitri and Knight Commander Jonathan are not participating in this tournament. Not only that, but the tournament is divided into six groups. 6 groups and 6 winners. Do you see what I mean? Whichever group it is, it means that the winner of that group gets a hundred gold.”
“omg. really?!”
There was an uproar.
Conditions of the Competition.
It was so charming.
Competition for a single winner would inevitably be fierce, but the Dmitry family somehow divided it into six.
A tournament limited to prosecutors active in the northeastern region.
Since the participants were also selected, the more I thought about it, the more I thought about the chances of winning.
with stupid words.
If you’re really lucky and get assigned to a group with an underdog, isn’t it possible to win the championship as it is?
Rumors circulated.
People wanted to see the truth.
There was an official meeting, and Roman said to people’s questions.
“As rumor has it, the Dmitry family is officially preparing for the contest. The purpose of the contest is clear. As you all know, I waged war against the kingdom of Hector on the southern front. People only remember that I won, but then I realized that the world is wide. So, we plan to take the time to prove ourselves through this tournament. We have experienced the wide world and have been strengthened by that experience. 6 pairs. Each group will be assigned one underling following me. If there is a person who defeats my subordinate and wins, I will not only give 100 gold, but I will always listen to the request that person asks, if it is realistically possible.”
It was an extraordinary talk.
of those who were listening.
Someone asked if anyone belonging to an aristocratic family could participate.
“it’s possible. As long as it is proved that the prosecutor is active in the northeast area, other conditions will not be considered. The competition is one month from now. We hope that many people will prepare well and take on the challenge.”
End of these words.
Roman did not comment further on the contest.
However, the fact that had already been revealed had no choice but to turn the northeast area upside down.
especially.
The nobles of the Northeast Alliance, who were barely suppressing their anger, clenched their fists as soon as they heard the news.
It really is.
I was convinced that this was the perfect opportunity for revenge.
