Chapter 817 – 817. Plum Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family
Kyle looked at the man entering his office.
Baron Orlond Glbet.
He is a man with soft blond hair, blue eyes and a fancy outfit. The word nobility comes to mind from the atmosphere.
He is a nobleman active in the western corner of Lapelli Kingdom.
He was originally an aristocrat in decline, but he is an aristocrat who started to build a reputation by taking advantage of this war as an opportunity.
He is the nobleman who sent a letter to Kyle not long ago.
“This is the first time we have met in person. Kyle. I am Baron Orlond Glbet.”
“This is Kyle Pruckus. The reason you came to me….”
“Yes, yes. I’ve come to serve Kyle. My 5,000 soldiers will be of great help to Kyle. I will also faithfully serve you as Kyle’s servant.”
Baron Gilbert bowed. His calm greeting was graceful instead of servile.
Kyle couldn’t understand him. Baron Gilbert was growing and building a reputation. He had no reason to come under him.
“I look suspicious.”
“To be honest, yes. To think that someone like you would suddenly become my subject… Isn’t it strange no matter how you think about it? Besides, I haven’t even been titled yet.”
“First of all, Kyle. Please be at ease.”
“… I will.”
“At this time when the war is in full swing, titles do not matter. What is more important than title is fame, power, wealth, and military power. In that respect, Kyle is better than me. After the war, you will be given the title of Earl or higher. No, he will inherit the title of Earl of Prucus. I will make it for you.”
Baron Gilbet’s soft yet powerful voice was the best way to gain people’s trust. However, Kyle did not erase his suspicious gaze.
“I don’t believe in loyalty without reason. What do you want from me?”
“I want a rich movie. Unfortunately, there are limits to climbing on my own. I know my limits best. That’s why I’m trying to pursue wealth and fame under Kyle-nim.”
“…… I’m sorry, but I can’t either. Baron Gilbet, please go back.”
Despite the banquet order, Baron Glbet did not back down. He rather smiles more leisurely.
“Kyle. Don’t be too quick to judge. I am well aware of Kyle’s condition and what he wants. Maybe more than Kyle.”
Kyle’s eyebrows twitched. If he was the usual guy, he would have said that and moved on. But in his heart, Shimma was still there. He had a lot of ups and downs.
“You know me well? Tell me However, if it is even slightly wrong, it will not go over well.”
Baron Globet didn’t even flinch.
“Kyle-sama, you want to destroy everything and kill it even if you go back just a little bit, right? He didn’t do anything, but he suddenly gets angry and is in trouble, right?”
“…….”
“Yes. I understand Kyle. I was once like that too.”
“You said that too? How did you solve Simma?”
Kyle asked urgently. He had a fortune-telling breakfast, and even after meditating, Simma did not disappear. Kyle wanted to get this mind off before he got any bigger.
“Kyle-nim calls that Simma. The devil in my heart… Yes. That’s a nice word.”
“Answer me.”
“All you have to do is find out the cause of Simma and solve it. Simple, right?”
“…….”
“As I just said, I know what Kyle wants.”
“… What do I want? You?”
“Yuria Grace.”
Bang!
Kyle’s fist hit the desk. The top of the desk was smashed into a fist shape. Kyle’s eyes twitched. When the name of Yuria came out from Baron Gulbet’s mouth and another man’s mouth, she couldn’t control her anger for a moment. Shimma is getting more serious than the first time.
“Kyle. Calm down.”
“…… What should I do?”
“Shimma is where Kyle’s desire and conscience collide. There are as many as three solutions! Abandon desire or abandon conscience. Either that or fulfilling a desire.”
“Isn’t it actually two things?”
“There is a difference between letting go of your conscience and fulfilling your desires. If you throw away your conscience, you just run amok. It is to fulfill your desires through the right way with a conscience. For example, if you let go of your conscience and only desire remains, Kyle will kill Eugene Pruckus and take Yuria Grace by force. It is literally acting according to your desires.”
“You want me to kill my blood? Are you crazy? That is the way of demons, not humans.”
Kyle growled. Baron Gilbet shrugged his shoulders leisurely.
“I was just giving an example. Kyle.”
“…… What does it mean to fulfill your desires the right way?”
“It is to abdicate the Earl of Pruckus. Bringing Yuria Grace away from Eugene Pruckus is no big deal, as long as it’s Earl Pruckus. After all, Eugene Pruckus is a member of the count’s family, and Yuria Grace is also the count’s maid.”
“Sounds funny. Yuria is married to Eugene. Even if I become a count and call her, Yuria will not leave Eugene’s side.”
“Are you married? You’re misunderstanding Kyle. Eugene Pruckus is unmarried. He is not married to anyone.”
Officially, yes. But Kyle clearly saw it. They were sitting in the forest hugging each other. Those who whisper words of love.
The veins on the back of Kyle’s hand bulged.
“… Right. That’s my question too If it were me… If I were Eugene, I would have announced my marriage to the world….”
“You can make a lot of guesses, but I think the most probable guess is that Eugene Prouckus is playing with Yuria Grace’s mind. If Eugene Prouckus really loved Yuria Grace, wouldn’t she act like Kyle-sama?”
“Right. If it were me, I would have. I… I’m late, so Yuria….”
“It’s not too late. Kyle-nim can become Count Pruckus and save Yuria Grace from being manipulated by Eugene Pruckus.”
“…….”
“Are you still hesitating? Do you not intend to become Earl of Pruckus, Kyle-nim?”
“I will become Count Pruckus. I’ve already decided that. But can we be sure that YuRia is being played by Yujin? I saw. YuRia… She might be really in love with Eugene.”
“Kyle-sama doesn’t know the true identity of Eugene Pruckus.”
“Eugene’s true identity?”
“He has only women in his head. Do you know about his mansion? Rumor has it that there are hundreds of beauties who serve only Eugene Pruckus. Eugene Pruckus does not see slaves as people. It is said that the number of slaves executed by Eugene Pruckus was in the tens of thousands.”
Kyle couldn’t deny it. The Eugene she met on the battlefield had changed to the point where she doubted that she was the Eugene she knew. She treated soldiers and slaves disrespectfully, and did not care at all for the sickness of slaves being sacrificed.
“Kyle. From now on, you will investigate the whereabouts of Eugene Prouckus in depth. I’ll be there to help. Even if it looks like this, I have experience of working in the information guild and rising to the branch manager. Discover the true nature of Eugene Prouckus and punish him as Count Pruckus. Save the suffering commoners and slaves from his estates. Only Kyle can save Yuria Grace.”
“…….”
Kyle closed his eyes.
He is Eugene’s younger brother. If Eugene was stained with evil…. As her older brother, Eugene must be punished. Her wayward brother must be corrected. She has to save those who are suffering from Eugene and Yuria who is being toyed with.
“Baron Globet. Do you really swear allegiance to me?”
A smile appeared on Baron Gilbet’s face. Without hesitation, he knelt on one knee in front of Kyle and prostrated himself.
“Of course! I swear eternal allegiance, my lord!”
“… What should I do?”
“First of all, you have to discipline the military. Kyle’s army is good, but it’s loose. The army is not like the army. You have to build endurance. And… I will investigate the information about Eugene Pruckus on my own.”
“… Let’s dig up everything about Eugene.”
“Just leave it to me.”
•••
Terius lost his vitality that day, after the mercenaries of the Korea Mercenary Company gave him a box containing a crystal ball and an iron ring.
Even if I slept, ate, and talked with my colleagues, life was not enjoyable. Everything was annoying and annoying. Just regularly. He went about his daily routine without any emotion.
I want to die.
That thought was repeated. In fact, it was time to think that it would be better to die. Kyle called him.
Terius was nervous. Kyle has definitely changed. It was after Baron Orlando Glbet claimed to be Kyle’s subject. He has gone from being an easy-going, friendly older brother to a charismatic monarch. The reaction of the knights and soldiers was half and half. Some liked it, saying they had a sense of ambition, while others worried that they were degenerating like other aristocrats.
Terius was closer to the latter.
“… Leader. I’m here.”
“Come in.”
Opened the door and entered. Sitting in front of the office was Kyle and Baron Glbet. Terius was taken aback. There was something unusual about the atmosphere.
“Sir Terius! The last time I said goodbye briefly, it’s been three days, right?”
“… Yes. Baron Gilbet. Today is…….”
Terius looked into Kyle’s eyes. Kyle, who was looking at Terius with an expressionless face, slowly opened his mouth. His voice was dry.
“Terius. I know that you stole the relics of Baron Marvelott.”
Thud!
Terius felt his heart sink. Kyle was very afraid. And it was embarrassing. He himself even contemplated taking his own life. But as death drew closer, his legs trembled and a suffocating fear came over him.
Terius knelt on the floor.
“Very well, chief. Sorry…. Yes, I need money to save Nefia. I couldn’t help it. Leader…. Please forgive me just once….”
“I understand.”
“… Yes?”
Terius narrowed his eyes.
“The place where you sold your relics and got loans is the top of Korea. The real owner of the Korea Merchant Chamber is my younger brother Yujin. It was Eugene who demanded 1 billion ner from you under the pretext of a slave named Nefia. Terius, you were just fooled by Eugene.”
“…… Now come and tell me what to do…. There is nothing I can do.”
“Are you not planning on getting revenge?”
“What do you want from an idiot who was a mercenary slave? There’s no way you can do something like revenge.”
“I will help you if you will.”
“… I don’t understand. He’s the captain’s younger brother. Why are you helping me avenge me?”
“Eugene went astray. He won’t correct Eugene. As an older brother… I will correct Eugene. Your revenge will be fulfilled in the process.”
“…….”
Kyle’s voice was firm. Terius realized that he was serious about his decision. Still, Terius was still skeptical. I only have one left arm, so what am I supposed to do?
“Sir Terius. Kyung’s potential is high. The fact that he reached the level of an aura expert at that age is proof that he is a genius.”
Baron Gilbet stepped forward. He smiled and placed a hand on Terius’ right shoulder. His armless shoulders ache.
“Sir Terius. I’ll give you his arm. I will pay off your debt.”
“… You want me to give you an arm? Such nonsense…. I have already lost my right arm.”
Terius was momentarily happy, but he sighed and shook his head.
“All human arms are similar. It doesn’t have to be Lord’s arm. There is a good mage I know. All you have to do is give permission.”
Terius’ eyes were alive.
“…… Is it true that he also settles debts?”
“About 200 million is a pittance to me.”
Terius glanced at Kyle. Kyle nodded her head.
“Are you still worried? Shouldn’t you bring her maid, Nefiara?”
“Nefia… Him, not me….”
“So are you going to give up?”
Terius lowered his head.
Nefia.
A long-cherished hope.
I want to have her even if that’s not the right way for her. I want to keep her by her own side.
Terius raised his head without denying his ugly feelings.
“…… I cannot give up.”
There was still an iron ring on the ring finger of Terius’ left hand.
