Chapter 531 – 531. Maehwa Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family
531. Maehwa Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family
“I will inherit the county to my son who has made the most contributions in this war.”
It was such a bombshell remark that many aristocrats lost their words for a moment and became dazed.
“…… Are you insane count?”
Marquis Petras’ comments were somewhat rude, but they represented the feelings of most nobles, including myself.
Ention’s remarks were that he would send three candidates for his successor and his own children to the battlefield. According to common sense, successors are beings to be protected. He is the one who will lead the family if he goes wrong.
When a war breaks out, the nobility themselves may go to the battlefield, but they do not send out an heir. The heir is the future of the family.
“I am sane. Gent, Kyle and Eugene. Step forward.”
The brothers scattered throughout the banquet hall stepped forward. I looked at the complexion of the other brothers while remaining as expressionless as possible.
Gent momentarily crumpled her face and put on his usual relaxed expression. I didn’t miss Zent’s face contorted with a feeling of betrayal for a moment.
‘I thought he knew Ention’s intentions because he said he was interested in mercenaries…. It seems he didn’t know at all.’
In Kyle’s case, the expression on his face was fixed all the time. Kyle also doesn’t seem to like Ntion’s remarks.
Ention looked around the three of us and said.
“The Pruckus family is a family built in war. That is why those who bear the name of Pruckus should not fear war. Also, you shouldn’t be incompetent. Prove your qualifications in war.”
Ention’s words continued.
“If you want to leave the war, say it here and now. There will be no disadvantages except for not being able to become the successor of the Pruckus family.”
But no one was going to leave.
“According to my father’s will, I will prove myself on the battlefield.”
Gent said. She is the one who has lived on the front lines with Ention. He couldn’t be too afraid of war.
“Father. When is the deadline? Is it until the war is over?”
Kyle asked the end.
“Basically yes. However, if the war is prolonged, it is three years. After three years from the start of the war, I will personally determine the merits and declare the successor.”
The other brothers started talking, but I couldn’t stay still either.
“What kind of support can I get from my family?”
“There is no support. Preparing for war is also your capability. It doesn’t matter if you commit yourself to the military and come up from below. It doesn’t matter if you participate with the help of someone else. There is only one condition to become the successor. It is to make a contribution in the war.”
This will hurt your butt.
Each brother had the strength to lead the soldiers.
With the solid foundation of Gent, the eldest son, he can recruit soldiers. The nobles who follow him will be of great help.
The second son, Kyle, is an expert at the highest level. Soldiers will naturally follow him.
‘On the other hand, I have money. It’s not a very bad condition.’
None of us backed down. Ention looked at it and nodded his head in satisfaction once.
“Tsk. Anyway, I don’t like all of the Pruckus guys.”
Marquis Petras muttered annoyedly.
“Second. When war breaks out, we won’t insist on defending ourselves. We will invade the Baltic kingdoms and take their territory.”
Baltic kingdom.
A kingdom bordering the eastern border of the Rapelli Kingdom.
“Count Pruckus! What do I mean by proudly saying that here?! Do you really think there are no ears of the Baltic Kingdom here?!”
The Duke raised his voice and asked. Ention answered without raising an eyebrow.
“The Baltic Kingdom was an enemy country. Tens of thousands of soldiers lost their lives in the last great war against the Baltic Kingdom. The same goes for previous wars. We have already built an irreversible history with the Baltic Kingdoms. The Baltic Kingdom is a country that must be destroyed even for our future. Your Excellency, do you want fellowship with the Baltic Kingdom?”
“…….”
The duke shut his mouth. Invasion is not good, but defending the Baltic Kingdom was an act of betrayal.
“Everyone. War is coming. Please do not forget this fact and enjoy today’s banquet. I’ll get in the way, so I’m leaving.”
Ention threw a storm into the banquet hall and quietly left.
The nobles moved busily. I followed Ention and passed out of the banquet hall, or approached our brothers on the contrary.
‘The future will be busy. Minerals, armor, weapons, food… Overall, everything will go up. Other countries will prepare for war in earnest.’
The material war has already begun. And the winner of this war will be me. I have prepared in advance, and I can bring things from other worlds.
Haha. Things went a little bit differently than I expected, but good anyway. I can make a lot of money.’
As evidence of that, nobles are already approaching me pretending to be nice people. Although I must have been a young aristocrat in their position, they looked at me.
“Baron Pruckus. It is said to be Viscount Renmiddle, who serves His Excellency Count Repulg in the south. If you don’t mind, could I talk to you two for a minute? It’s not a story that hurts the baron. This is a story for all of us, and for the kingdom of Lapelli.”
“Your lips are pouring out of your mouth again. Didn’t I tell you the other day that there was no sincerity in your words? Baron Pruckus. Come talk to me I have a story that will entice your ears.”
“As expected, Baron Pruckus is very popular. I’m here to make a proposal that will make you fat and money. I promise. You will never regret it.”
Numerous nobles flocked to me.
Most of them were people who came to see the money I had and the top of Korea.
“Now, calm down. I’m not running anywhere. We have plenty of time, so let’s talk slowly.”
•••
The banquet continued uninterrupted until the next day. However, the number of people enjoying the banquet was not even half of the previous day.
The opportunity to speak with Princess Eileen has arrived. Princess Eileen found me first.
“Baron Pruckus. Can we talk for a moment?”
Princess Eileen’s voice was polite. Could be said to be insensitive.
“Yes. Lots of time. There is an empty room. Let’s go there.”
Princess Eileen was accompanied by her maid, and I accompanied Yuria. That lady-in-waiting following Princess Eileen is not an ordinary person. I know because she came from the original.
Aridna.
She is a woman with unkempt black hair and mysterious gray eyes. She is an assassin of the advanced level of Aura Expert. She will be stronger than most knights.
Princess Eileen and I sat facing each other. She looked at Yuria, who was standing next to me.
“You must be a maid who is said to hold the real power of the Korea upper house. Was her name Yuria?”
As expected, Princess Eileen also knew about Yuria to some extent.
YuRia looked at me. I nodded her head, and Yuria answered Eileen.
“Yes. This is Yuria Grace.”
“She looks too beautiful to be called a maid. There must be a lot of problems.”
“There is no problem that the princess is concerned about.”
“Blue-silver hair and blue eyes. It’s the hallmark of the Duke of Hellbrit. What kind of relationship do you have with the extinct Hellbrit duchy?”
“It’s not a relationship at all. The color of her hair and eyes is just an accidental overlap.”
I got in between Princess Eileen and Yuria. Princess Eileen is openly trying to find out about Yuria.
Yuria is my wild card. She intends to hide it until she can. I have no intention of giving Princess Eileen any information right now.
“Princess. Aren’t you here to talk to me? It’s unpleasant.”
“…… I’m sorry, baron. Since it was a matter related to Korea’s upper management, I was curious about her saying that she holds the real power.”
“Because it’s the top of Korea…. What’s the problem?”
“There are periodic deaths of lower nobles and merchants related to the Korea Merchants. Their deaths were applied in favor of the Korea upper house.”
“Is that so? There are so many strange coincidences.”
That we use assassination without hesitation, Princess Eileen knew, I knew, and everyone watching the Korea Merchants knew. However, no one has been able to officially acknowledge it. Because the upper class of Korea has already grown to the point where you can’t carelessly look at it.
“I thought she would know something if she had real power over her. Perhaps she did it without her baron’s knowledge.”
“Even if Yuria holds the real power of Korea’s upper house, she is always by my side. There is nothing the princess thinks.”
“…….”
“…….”
Their eyes meet in midair. Her eyes were calm. Neither anger nor hatred is shown. On the other hand, I looked at her rather blatantly.
“Baron. It is not too late.”
“What do you mean?”
“My brother does not have a king. If my brother becomes king, his kingdom will decline in less than 10 years.”
“Princess. Just because he’s a king, he doesn’t necessarily have to stand up for the country alone.”
“…… It seems that the Baron’s opinion is firm, so there is no need for further discussion. I will just get up.”
Princess Eileen woke up. Feeling nothing, she read hostility in her eyes.
“I will not meet you. I have something to think about.”
Princess Eileen is gone.
Perhaps this was her last chance that she gave her.
‘Due to Princess Eileen’s personality, she will use me like a hunting dog and boil it at the end. I know what I’ve done so far, so if it’s natural, it’s natural.’
She had no intention of getting along with Princess Eileen. One day she will kneel between my legs.
Jump!
The door opened and an uninvited guest came.
A man with a face resembling Princess Eileen. It was Prince Aiden.
“…… What are you doing, Aiden? I don’t remember that we promised to meet separately.”
“What are you doing? That’s what i’m saying! What did you talk about with that bitch?!”
The way he spoke was not the same as before. I gave them donations and left them to their own will, and they climbed up without knowing the topic and became arrogant. Once, I tried to inject the burjang hair like before, but I gave up.
“They told me to come under him.”
“That damn bitch… !”
Prince Aiden trembled with his body. I feel anger and anxiety. Since the ruin of the world at the hands of the Duke of Helbrit, Yuria, I was the only hope for Prince Aiden.
“…… Baron. You weren’t holding hands with that bitch, were you?”
“What are you doing here?”
Prince Aiden cleared his chest as if he was relieved by my answer.
“Whoa…. Good thing. That bitch is my sister, but she’s too cocky. He doesn’t ignore me, his older brother, since he was a child. Even though I, his eldest son, are living like this, he’s aiming for the throne without even knowing the subject. Baron. Her mouth is the mouth of a viper. Don’t believe her words.”
“Know. More than that, I wouldn’t have forgotten the promise.”
“Of course. If you make me king, I will give you Eileen. I don’t care if you serve me as a slave or if I am executed by cutting off your limbs. I think the latter would be neat and nice.”
“I decide what to do with Princess Eileen. It would be better to be careful about your safety than that.”
“Careful? What are you talking about? Is someone even targeting me?”
Aiden’s face immediately showed fear and anxiety.
To make such an insignificant person king…. I felt like a really great guy.
“Princess Eileen. The king’s condition is getting worse? The reason Princess Eileen didn’t kill you was because she was paying attention to the King. The king is dying more and more, so there is nothing to notice.”
“That, that bitch even did that… !”
“Do you think Princess Eileen can’t do it? Princess Eileen has many admirers. It’s about sacrificing one of them to assassinate you.”
“That, that bitch will stay like that. Shit. What should I do?! Ho, the escort knight! Post an article!”
“You already have an escort driver. As long as you don’t do anything stupid, they’ll protect you, so no problem.”
The knights escorting Aiden are those listed in the books and lists of Duke Helbrit. In other words, those who cannot be betrayed at all.
“I get it. What can I do now?”
“Go back to your room and go to sleep.”
