Chapter 347 – 347. Maehwa Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family
347. Maehwa Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family
“Okay. So let’s talk fast. Dismissal. I have an interesting piece of information, would you like to hear it?”
At my words, Marquis Heolis’ eyes lit up.
“…… It’s information This is intriguing. If it’s information about you, who raised the Korea Merchant Chamber to a size comparable to that of a giant merchant corporation in a short period of time, it’s definitely not trivial information.”
“The value of information varies from person to person. For some, information that is more precious than gold, and for others, it may be the size of stones scattered on the street. To me, it is information that is neither gold nor stone. I might disappoint His Excellency.”
“The information you tell me is somehow gold… No, I have a hunch that it will be like a jewel. What information?”
“No big deal. It is information that the starting point of the future great war is in the north.”
“Well. Right. I’ll correct it. It’s not jewels on the street, it’s information like a gold mine. As long as your information is clear.”
If you know in advance where the war will take place, you can move quickly and benefit. And if you calculate the aftermath of the war to some extent and balance it well until the end of the war, becoming the richest person in the kingdom is no task.
“The war begins in the north… Are you talking about the northern part of our kingdom? It’s definitely a bloody town there, but there won’t be a war to the point of concern…. Are you referring to countries higher up?”
“Your Excellency, Marquis. I think I have already given enough information.”
“Isn’t that groundless information? It can’t happen without trust. Or is that information known to the Information Guild as well?”
“I hope so. If the information guild knew about it, it would have already spread without knowing it. And there’s no way that His Excellency the Marquis will miss any information.”
“… Your abilities are too good to be dismissed as nonsense. What do you want Are you a member of the Cosline Chamber? If that’s the case, I can definitely push you.”
“You will eventually enter the Cosline Chamber. Wasn’t that what you originally intended?”
“…… Well. We can’t just leave Korea’s upper ranks alone.”
“I said what I want earlier.”
“Are you talking about the war business between your Korea and my Hollis? . I’ll be honest. Securing war materiel is just the beginning. Because of the kingdom’s gaze, it is not easy to obtain supplies. If I openly prepare or smuggle war materials, it’s almost certain that Chancellor Helbrit will notice and question me first.”
I knew he had made some pretentious remarks about war materiel. I didn’t think of it myself, but Yuria told me right away with a whole tone.
The market price of war materials is rising too slowly to say that the giant corps is building war materials. Yuria said that if the Hollis Merchant, a huge merchant corps, prepares war materials in earnest, it should rise by at least 10%.
“I knew that the Chancellor had an influence on Cosline Company, but…. Are you that intrusive?”
“Hmm…. The Korean guild is located on the border, and the guild has grown rapidly recently, so it’s only natural that you don’t know much about the Chancellor…. The chancellor is tougher, stricter, and neater than you think. It’s also unnecessarily good to notice, and it immediately notices a disturbing movement. I’m only talking to you, but the Cozline Company is also the leash that the Lapelli Kingdom uses for its gigantic merchants.”
“…… Can you be so mean?”
I was a little dumbfounded. He and I are new to each other. They weren’t close enough to talk behind the backs of high-ranking officials.
“I was just telling the truth. Or are you going to run to Chancellor Helbrit in the palace and tell him about today?”
“Because you think I’m crazy. Rather, can we assume that the reason why we cannot collect war materials is because we have to pay attention to the Prime Minister?”
“That’s right. I don’t know if it was in the past. Now that His Majesty’s strength has weakened, the actual supreme power can be said to be Chancellor Helbrit. In addition, they are supporting the crown prince. The ulterior motive, of course, must be to turn the crown prince into a scarecrow king.”
“Is the chancellor’s checks so severe?”
“The chancellor is wary of a civil war. The time when civil war is most likely to happen is when the king is old.”
“All right. In short, it’s a problem that can be solved without the chancellor.”
“Why. Would you even try to assassinate the chancellor?”
“…….”
I smiled silently and looked at Heolis. It’s Heolis’ joke. But looking at those eyes, it doesn’t seem like a joke.
“I researched the top of Korea. I’m curious about the secret of that winning streak. The reason is that it is a convenient and sophisticated item that has never been seen before, but that alone was an incomprehensible growth force.”
“Did you figure out another reason for the growth?”
“I found out. Merchants and nobles who hindered the growth of the Korea Merchant Merchants met a mysterious death. Being attacked by monsters, being hit by a wagon, and suddenly disappearing one day happened frequently. The Korea Merchants are so lucky that it is doubtful whether they are loved by the god of death.”
He knows I ordered the assassination. Of course, there will be no physical evidence. There’s no way Yuria would have left any evidence, and if she had evidence, she would have blackmailed me into trying to get information on things from the top of Korea.
“…… If the prime minister disappears, can we cooperate with the Korea upper house?”
“If the Prime Minister disappears, we can cooperate. But you don’t know how toxic Chancellor Helbrit is. Even the god of death will not be able to do anything about the chancellor.”
“That answer is sufficient. What about the chancellor… Wouldn’t heaven help?”
“Now, can you tell me the information about the north you mentioned?”
It seems that I am really curious about the information I have. I told him the details, as I had come here with the intention of telling him anyway.
“North. Of course, it refers to the Kingdom of Hojit and the Kingdom of Vishl, which are above the Lapelli Kingdom.”
“These are the countries in the north. Could it be that what you are saying is that the Kingdom of Hojit and the Kingdom of Bishul are declaring war on our Lapelli Kingdom? It’s definitely rough countries, so it might be….”
“No, Your Excellency Marquis. They will fight each other. A long peace has lasted, but there are deep rifts of resentment between the two countries. I will fight fiercely. And the sparks of war that began with them will spread throughout the continent.”
“… I can’t believe it. The Prince of Hodget and the Princess of Vishul formed an alliance through a marriage of convenience only ten years ago. But are they at war with each other?”
“Marriages will break sooner or later. Because the son born to the princess of Vischul is not the son of a prince.”
“For a moment. My ears are itchy. I think I just heard something wrong….”
“I said it right.”
“… Aren’t you saying that the children of the Princess of Vischul were born out of adultery? Then, who is the princess’s adultery target? Who is the royal son’s real father?”
“You don’t believe me yet.”
“It’s not easily reliable information.”
“The older brother of the princess of the Bishul Kingdom. In other words, the current King of the Kingdom of Visul is the biological father.”
“…….”
The Marquis slightly opened his mouth in amazement.
What I mean, in short, is that the princess of the kingdom of Bishol made his child out of his incest, and tried to make that child the king of the kingdom of Hojit.
These two kingdoms were not on good terms. When this is known, we will fight until we destroy each other.
“… You. Can you take responsibility for that statement?”
“Why am I responsible?”
“… I’m sorry. I was not taken aback for a moment by the shocking story. It is not your responsibility.”
I didn’t make an official announcement, I just told the Marquis of Heolis the information. And even for Marquis Heolis, who knew this information, it was someone else’s affair after all.
“…… If what you’re saying is true, it’s only natural that there will be a war. Does the Hortis Kingdom know about that?”
“I don’t know yet. It’s probably at the stage of doubt.”
“I cannot fully believe what you say.”
“I understand. I would have been like the Marquis. I just gave you information. Whether or not to believe is up to the Marquis.”
“…… My butt hurts. I was going to ask you a lot about the Korea Merchant… I’m afraid I won’t hear anything shocking in the future.”
“There is a lot of time. Your Excellency Marquis. And over time, our relationship will be better than it is now.”
I continued to talk about this and that with Marquis Heolis after that.
“I would like to meet Lady Heolis, who will become my sister-in-law, but are you currently not at the mansion?”
“If it’s Bibi, she’ll go to Count Neviotte’s dinner party first.”
“Is that so. Too bad.”
“If you don’t mind, would you like to join the dinner party?”
I managed to raise the corner of my mouth and pretended not to know anything.
“I also want to participate, but…. I was not invited to the dinner party. If I go, won’t I be a nuisance to the host of the dinner party, Count Neviont?”
“Lung? You can go with me Besides, aren’t you the younger brother of Zent who was invited? The nobles of the banquet will welcome you.”
It was possible because Heolis was the one who had the real influence and power of the Western nobility.
“Then I will participate without hesitation. I am really looking forward to meeting the nobles of the West and my sister-in-law.”
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Entering the dinner party with the Marquis of Heolis, I exchanged greetings with the nobles of the West. They welcomed my sudden participation. The host of the banquet, Count Neviont, was also the same. He came with Heolis, who could be said to be the real deal of the West, and who’s to blame.
Just one person.
There was one who glared at me with his face distorted as if it had been chewed on.
It was Gent.
I never would have known in my wildest dreams that I would be attending a dinner party with the Marquis of Heolis. And you will have all kinds of ominous thoughts running through your head.
‘Actually, it’s just a relationship I met for the first time today with Marquis Heolis, but it will feel different to Gent.’
I approached Gent with a bright smile on my face.
The eyes of the nobles around me were focused on me. To be more precise, she was glancing at Yuria, who was waiting by my side. Wearing a maid’s uniform, she was more beautiful than any aristocratic wife and young lady at the dinner party, and possessed more dignity than them.
Noble wives and young girls would chew on Yuria later, but there was no need to worry about it now.
“Nice to meet you. Gent brother. I see you here too.”
“…… Okay. I didn’t know you would come to the dinner party. You’re not rude to His Excellency, Marquis of Heolis, are you?”
Haha. My brother is very worried. I just happened to attend a dinner party while talking with His Excellency, Marquis of Heolis about the Merchant business. By the way, brother. When are you going to introduce the sister-in-law next to me?”
I turned my head to the side.
There was Gent’s fiancée, Bibi Heolis, who had previously been seen in the portrait. She has light brown hair and pale skin. Her breasts are A-cup, but like her models, she is tall and her body proportions are good.
She met her sapphire eyes. She greeted me with a slightly awkward smile.
“This is Vivi Heolis, the eldest daughter of the Heolis family. Baron Eugene Prouckus.”
“I am Baron Eugene Prouckus. You look so beautiful. Brother-in-law.”
“Brother-in-law…. I’m not even married yet….”
“Aren’t you going to marry Gent hyung-nim soon? It doesn’t matter if you call me brother-in-law in advance. Or are you uncomfortable with this title?”
“Oh, no. Call me whatever you like. Baron.”
While Bibi treated me awkwardly, she looked at Gent. The reason is obvious. She must have told her baboon about me. She knows that she is fighting over the place of her successor. In the process, it is a video without watching that all sorts of testamentary rumors must have come out of her gent’s mouth.
After greeting Zent and Vivi, I headed to the other nobles. First of all, I had to have a one-on-one ceremony with the nobles here.
‘…… But what is this bastard’s name?’
While she was slightly frowning because she didn’t know the name of a noble, Yuria’s voice sounded.
– Viscount Seviroulog. Sebiroulog Manor is famous for its delicious apples.
“Viscount Seviroulog! I never thought I’d meet you here! The excellent taste of the apples of the Seviroulog Territory is also famous in my own province.”
Haha. The apples of our estate are famous.”
