Chapter 80 – 080. Maehwa Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family.
080. Maehwa swordsman reincarnated in the count family.
After coming out of Elaine’s office, I moved toward the Fluon Knights’ training ground. It is a form of accommodation and training ground attached.
Due to ancient artifacts and smartphones, I was able to walk around the mansion alone for a while without an exclusive servant.
‘Eline regularly attends the ladies’ meeting. There, other noble ladies will express their interest in the changed perfume.’
Of course, Elaine won’t talk about sources. Maybe she doesn’t use perfume. Because Elaine is a prudent woman.
‘It doesn’t matter if you don’t. She can be sent as a gift to other noble ladies.’
In the process, I blame myself for making it. Of course, I have no intention of sending only perfume. Other contemporary objects will also be presented to ladies.
‘That’s how I slowly spread my fame… It’s a serious thing to sellhaha!’
After gaining some popularity, the price will gradually increase. If it was a mage tower, it would be obvious that they would manufacture and sell fakes, but it didn’t matter. There will be limits to imitating modern science with magic.
‘Don’t be too mean, let’s take it slow. Because I don’t have my own power yet.’
Still, Count Purkus is behind me, so I won’t be quick to touch them.
I stopped in front of the Fluon Knights training ground.
‘Heent Embis, Commander of the Flune Knights. I can’t pretend to be with this guy right now.’
I came to apologize to him, Lexi’s father.
I’m aiming for the head of the count family. Under normal circumstances, it is natural for the eldest son to become the head of the household.
‘The fight for succession can only happen when there are supporters. In particular, the support of the Knights is a great strength.’
I couldn’t play Chuck with Hent Embis here. If we fall out completely, I must assassinate him for the sake of my future.
As I stood still in front of the training ground, a boy inside approached me.
Squire. An apprentice knight It can be said that he is the disciple and seed of the knight.
“Princess Eugene! What did you come to our training ground for?”
That was what one seed said to me. Although he hides his body and expression, he cannot hide the subtle hostility in his eyes and tone.
‘As expected, rumors spread.’
Also, being ill is probably one of the reasons why I am ignored.
“I came to see Sir Embis. Guide me.”
“The knight commander is now…….”
“Now?”
I looked at him. Seeing my careless gaze, he suddenly came to his senses and lowered his head.
“…… It was a mistake. I will guide you right away.”
It seems you have figured out the subject. I followed the servant and went inside.
‘He has a spinning head. If he kept crossing the line, he was going to give it a shot.’
Having become a nobleman, he must behave like a nobleman. And I was a man very well suited to aristocrats.
Liberal democracy? What is it? Are you eating?
•••
A shabby man in his 40s was sitting in his office. Dressed in armor, he got up and greeted me. It was a formal thing.
“Long time no see. Young master Eugene.”
There is hostility in the eyes that look at me, as if it were natural. From a mercenary background, he has risen to the rank of knight commander, and there is no way he can’t hide his expression.
Well, I understand. From his point of view, I was the one who tried to rape his daughter.
“Nice to meet you. It’s been a while since I’ve seen you like this.”
“…… Yes. You’ve changed a lot in the time I haven’t seen you. Like the way you talk.”
Eugene Pruckus was an introvert. Since his body was weak, he could not engage in outdoor activities and was confined to his room, so his personality naturally darkened.
“I feel better these days. I had a coming of age ceremony a while ago, so shouldn’t I pay attention to the way I speak?”
“I’m glad you look good.”
Contrary to his words, his demeanor is cold.
From his point of view, I would be pretty fucked up. Because he is the son of the lord who swore allegiance, he cannot be beaten, and he cannot be cursed at.
If he dragged on the introduction for no reason, the atmosphere would only get worse.
“What happened today. I’m sorry. I will apologize for this I was crazy for a while.”
“…….”
I bowed down to him I am one of Count Pruckus’ only three children!
“…… My daughter cried. It’s the first time I’ve ever seen you cry like that.”
“I’m sorry.”
“…… After.”
Hent sighed. He knows that he can’t do anything about me. Even if he is against me, he can’t be blamed.
In the Pruckus Manor, Count Pruckus is like a king. As his child, I am a prince. And he didn’t actually commit rape. It is impossible to accuse me of sin.
There is only one thing Hent can do.
“I will forgive you. Keep your head up.”
“Thank you.”
“…….”
“…….”
An awkward silence prevailed.
I had a hunch.
If he just backs out of here, his relationship with Hent will be at its worst.
One of the Templars is against me. Even if the knights belong to the lower ranks among the six knights that exist within the family, they are knights. Should not be hostile
I remembered the information about Hent Embis mentioned in the original work. A former mercenary, he loves alcohol very much.
“Sir Embis. Have you ever heard of Dutch beer that existed in ancient times?”
To improve a twisted relationship, a gift… No, nothing but bribes.
•••
7 pm.
Hent returned to his home. Compared to the mansion of Count Pruckus, it was nothing more than a small house.
“You’ve been there. Father.”
“Okay.”
Hent responded quickly to Lexie’s greetings and quickly moved toward the kitchen.
Lexi tilted her head at the action. Her father was not one to be greeted so casually. He is a bit of a funky father. He also usually moves to a bar rather than home after work and returns around 9 or 10pm.
In addition, he spends more than half of the week at Count Pruckus’ house. There were not many cases where I came home for a whole week like now.
Feeling strange, Lexi followed Hent to her kitchen.
“Are you here? Baron.”
The cook who worked in the kitchen greeted Hent as if he was familiar with it.
“Well. Okay.”
After being greeted, Hent passed him casually and headed for the refrigerator. Magic Refrigerator. A magic tool that allows you to keep food fresh. The price is usually 5,000,000 Ner, and it is a magic tool that is treated as a must-have item among commoners.
Hent reached into the depths of the refrigerator and pulled out something of his. It was a cold can of beer.
“Father. What is it?”
“Yes? What is it, Lexi? Are you hungry too? Didn’t you eat dinner?”
“Dinner was served an hour ago. Didn’t your father eat at the mansion?”
Hent took a can of beer and sat down at a small table right in front of the kitchen. The cook set a plate with meat.
“I came to eat. This is beer beer.”
“Beer? That is?”
“Dutch beer from ancient civilizations.”
Hent smiled and opened the can.
Acquire! Fuck!
It was a cool and cheerful sound every time I heard it.
Hent quickly put a can of beer to his mouth and started drinking it in gulps. The taste of the beer, which is incomparable to the cheap beer sold at the bar, goes down your throat.
“Kiyaaaaa!”
He immediately took the fork and put the well-grilled meat into his mouth. Cold beer and juicy beef. It was the best combination.
Lexie watched silently. He knew well that Hent liked to drink, and beer at that, so he didn’t interrupt his happy hour.
When the meat is empty and the beer runs out. Lexi asked.
“Father. That… Is Dutch beer that good?”
“Okay! Compared to Dutch beer, pub beer is just piss! Pee!”
Hent, who said it with enthusiasm, looked at his kitchen with a pitiful look. He wants to have another can of beer, but the number of cans is limited. You should save as much as possible.
Hent struggled to avert his eyes and took a cigarette out of his pocket and put it in his mouth. He takes out his Zippo lighter and lights a cigarette.
“That, what is that again?”
“It’s a cigarette. Tobacco. They said it was a cigarette. You know what pipe smoking is, right?”
“Doesn’t that sound worse than pipe smoking?! Isn’t that like drugs?!”
“I already checked with the herbalist. It’s okay to bleed once in a while.”
Write. After.
Hent stared at the cigarette smoke with blank eyes. A week ago, smoking itself was awkward and reluctant, but now I want to smoke whenever I have a chance.
“… No way. Did you get them from Prince Eugene?”
“Okay. It was given as an apology. Did you get chocolate and coffee too?”
“Bar, I had to get it.”
Lexi’s face became awkward.
Hent looked at Lexi. A week ago, she was almost raped by Eugene, and her daughter, who cried out loud, returned to normal shortly after.
Lexy now is not afraid of Eugene. No, she would be right in saying that even at the time she was surprised rather than scared. Because I have no experience with that kind of thing.
‘If the. At that time….’
Hent suddenly thought. What if she had been raped by Lexi at that time? Even if she herself is angry, she will act calmly. She would protest as much as she could, and maybe she could have made Lexie Eugene’s wife.
‘Becoming an adult, the father-in-law of Young master Eugene…. Can’t she have a beer and smoke a cigarette every day?’
Wouldn’t it have been better if her daughter had been raped?
‘… You’re drunk.’
Hent shook his head.
“Lexi. When are you going to get married?”
“Yes? What do you mean all of a sudden?”
“Aren’t you 22 years old too? At this point, why don’t you quit your maid job and find a marriage partner? Whatever it is, I recommend it. There are some decent ones among our knights.”
When the story of her marriage came up, Lexie’s face hardened.
“… Father. You said you would respect my choice in marriage.”
She said, “I said respect, I didn’t tell you not to get married. Do you have no intention of getting married?”
“…….”
Lexi shut her mouth.
Hent sighed inwardly. The son of a farming family, he became a mercenary in pursuit of freedom. He once acted as an adventurer exploring a labyrinth, and he also experienced going to war as a soldier. He also freed himself from love and married the woman he loved.
He respects his daughter’s marriage and dating because he did.
‘I’m worried when I see Lexy these days….’
Himself a knight.
He kills the monsters that have invaded the manor, clears the dungeon, and goes to war. It’s a job that won’t be strange even if he dies at any time. So I wanted to see Lexi’s wedding as soon as possible.
“Are you going to quit your maid job?”
“… I’m thinking about it. In fact, I also regret Young master Eugene’s work a little. Duke Eugene is still young… If I behaved properly.”
Ghent is a respectable man who recently had a coming-of-age ceremony for Young master Eugene. I was about to say that. Eugene suffers from heart disease, and his sickly body is small compared to men his age. He looked like a kid, not a man.
“Prince Eugene does not have an exclusive servant. He must have been quite shocked by what he had done.”
“… Uh, really? Because of Prince Eugene’s illness, there’s no way the mistress would allow it….”
“Recently, his condition has improved a lot, so he seems to have allowed it. Still, I heard that there are servants around Prince Yujin who go around and check from time to time.”
“Well….”
Lexie started thinking about doing her maid job again.
Hent took a fresh look at Lexi’s body. It’s not a sexual gaze. It’s kind of a habit. If there is a person in front of you, you will inadvertently measure their capabilities.
‘…… The self-defense technique I taught you seems to be steadily practicing. Better than most of them.’
From the outside, she’s just an ordinary girl, but she can’t fool the gaze of Hent, who has experienced all sorts of things as a mercenary.
“Lexi. How about becoming a knight at this opportunity?”
“Yes? Is that a girl?”
“There are many famous female knights in this world. Above all, don’t you know how to breathe mana? How far can you handle mana now?”
“I can strengthen my body for a while. … No, wait. I’ve said it before, but I have no intention of becoming that knight?!”
It is an intermediate level for Aura users.
22 years old. From the point where he can feel and handle mana, her talent is proven.
“You don’t look like a maid. She heard from the boss of the house. She says she can’t cook properly, let alone clean or do laundry.”
“Ugh.”
“If you work as an ordinary maid, not as an exclusive servant of Prince Eugene, you will only do hard work.”
It was an undeniable fact.
It is because of this background that Lexi pushes her Eugene’s nanny away and becomes her exclusive maid.
“Just as there are things that only a maid can do, she has things that only a maid can do here. Think about it.”
As always, she had no intention of forcing it. He was a man who respected her daughter’s opinions and choices.
Hent took out another cigarette and put it in his mouth.
“Write it!”
“Father! You can’t smoke that outside the house?!”
“This is my home. If you twist it, get married and go out.”
“Aagh!”
I used evil on the word marriage. The word that Lexi hates to hear the most these days is marriage.
