Chapter 88 – 088. Maehwa Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family
088. Maehwa Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family
-Eugene. What the hell are you thinking?
Elaine’s cold voice came from the crystal ball on the table. He was a bit angry, but kept his composure.
I had to listen to Elaine’s nagging for a while.
– Eugene Pruckus. From the moment I return to the mansion, I will order a one-month probation.
“Yes. Mother.”
I replied with a wry smile. One month probation. It was a much longer life than I thought.
If I go back to the mansion, I will live in my room for the next month. Well, if you come up with some excuse, you should be able to go for a walk.
Probation is a light punishment. You just need to rest for a month. If necessary, you can pass the time with automatic progress.
-… Finally. Subduing the bandits was a good thing. You are also an undisputed nobility of Purcus.
“It is a matter of course. Mother. Ah, I would like you to leave the disposal of the captured Pprek bandits to me.”
-Don’t do that. Are you credited with capturing the bandits alive? It is also your right to execute the bandits.
Elaine acknowledged my achievements.
The subjugation of bandits is enough for nobles. This will increase my reputation a bit, though.
“Thank you. Mother.”
After that, we talked about this and that and then cut off communication.
They say they will send troops and a wagon to escort the bandits tomorrow morning. And even the wagon I’m going to ride.
If it goes as planned, it will arrive at the mansion tomorrow afternoon. The prison, which has been neglected until now, will also be used.
‘When did Hascent get this again?’
Take the magic communication tool on the table. This was Hascent’s possession. He really is a tight-fisted butler.
I then looked across from me. There was Yuria, who was hiding behind a black coat and cloth. In front of her is the Mieum I gave her. She couldn’t feed her greasy pork belly because it was obvious that she would be malnourished.
“I left it. Didn’t it fit her mouth?”
“No. I will eat everything properly.”
“I didn’t mean to force you to eat, I just said it. It’s natural that you can’t eat because your stomach is shrunken from starvation. Eat this anyway.”
I handed her a tin the size of her palm.
“What is this?”
“Super vitamins. It tastes like lemon. It is said that it contains all the nutrients a person needs, so you only need to eat one a day. Remember, you must take it again after 24 hours of taking it.”
It’s an item from a random draw. There are 99 pills in the barrel.
I ate one and didn’t even touch it.
It was something I didn’t need because I could always eat in abundance and had the highest energy stat.
I saw Yuria swallow her pill and got up from her seat.
“I’ll come back after eating, so stay still.”
“Yes. Master.”
•••
Sizzle Sizzle!
The pork belly on the lid of the huge pot started to cook deliciously. A bonfire was burning under the lid of the pot.
I swallowed as I smelled the kimchi being grilled. In my opinion, the kimchi cooked in pork oil was the best.
I glanced around. The knights and villagers who have settled here and there are watching the lid of the pot, swallowing their mouths like me.
The reason why not only the knights but also the villagers attended was to hear the reputation of being merciful to the common people. It is also my benefit if they spread the word about pot lid pork belly.
If word spreads, you’ll be able to sell pot lids and kimchi too!
‘I wanted to let Yuria know the taste of Korean barbecue… Too bad.’
It was obvious that it would be bad for the body, but I couldn’t force feed it.
“Yet, are you still?!”
A grievous voice next to me asked me.
“Not yet. Sir Maretin. Now do the scissors.”
Marethine is the least skilled knight out of the six gathered here. I’m a noble, so of course it’s out of the question, butler Hascent has the title of baron.
“Yes. Leave it to Maretine.”
Speaking confidently, Maretin lifted the long pork belly with tongs and began to shear it.
I clicked my tongue. It was a clumsy move.
‘Ah-oh. I’m going to die of frustration.’
I can understand. It’s probably the first time I’ve ever clipped pork belly.
“… Sir Maretin. Give me tongs and scissors. I’ll show you how to cut it.”
I got up from my seat. I was so small that I couldn’t sit still. The eyes of the people at the other tables focused on me. They will see me and follow me.
“This is what scissors do.”
Heheld the tongs in his left hand and the scissors in his right hand.
I like to eat grilled meat, including pork belly. Even though I go to a barbecue restaurant and eat it, I occasionally grill pork belly at home.
He started cutting the meat with his skilled hands. There was no awkwardness like Maretine’s.
After cutting with scissors, I grilled the pork belly a little more.
“Ruler. Now. Let me eat it.”
I demonstrated first. I lifted my chopsticks and picked up the well-grilled kimchi and pork belly and placed them on a plate. After cooling slightly, put it in your mouth.
I trembled. Pork belly and kimchi are a delicious combination any time.
People started eating after me.
“I heard that pork belly is the belly of a pig…. I never thought it would be such a delicious part!”
“Did you say the name of this food is kimchi? A bit spicy, but perfect for my taste!”
“Keugh. I can’t stop chopsticking!”
The knights picked up the pork belly with chopsticks while admiring it. When I was eating ramen the other day, I gave them chopsticks. Since I don’t use chopsticks a lot, it was very clumsy.
“Gongja. What is it?”
“Ah. This is Sam. I put pork belly with lettuce and ssamjang sauce on it.”
I put the lettuce wraps in my mouth as if showing off.
The knights hurriedly followed me, holding lettuce in one hand and eating wraps.
“Five. Ohhh! I just wrapped the grass in the meat and it tastes like this!”
“This ssamjang sauce goes really well with pork belly! Is this ssamjang good enough to eat as it is?”
“Young master! What the hell is this ssamjang?!”
“Ah. This is Korea Magic Sauce.”
“Korea Magic Sauce! It must be a magical sauce!”
“…… What. Right.”
A detailed explanation is omitted.
And even if I explain, how much can I understand? The important thing is that ssamjang is delicious.
The meat that had been placed on the pot was gone in an instant. The burly men with good appetites fought a battle today. Eating less is rather strange.
“I will cook the meat. Young master.”
Just as I was about to grab the scissors again, Hascent stepped up. There was no awkwardness in Hascent’s hand movements.
“Everyone, raise your soju glasses! We can’t help but toast to this fine day!”
“As expected, Young master!”
“Let me tell you about the Korean way of toasting that existed in ancient times. Follow me.”
People looked at me with soju glasses in their hands.
I shouted as I raised the soju glass in my hand.
“Gukbbong!”
The knights started following me.
“Gukbbong!”
“Gukpooong!”
“Gukpooooong!”
I took a shot of soju while listening to their soup. Soju is also served with pork belly.
‘This is another world soup.’
Burr. My body trembled with joy.
“Gukppong Coin Gazuaaaaa!”
It was a word I shouted without even realizing it.
And people followed my words without even knowing the meaning.
“Gukppong Coin Gazuaaaaa!”
“Gukppong Coin Gazuaaaaa!”
“Gukppong Coin Gazzaaaaa!”
Gukppong sounded everywhere.
•••
After eating, I chatted with the knights until late and returned to my temporary residence.
The cleanest and nicest house in Artel Village is where I am staying.
When I entered the room, I found Yuria asleep in her chair.
‘…… I do this because it’s mine.’
I approached her and hugged her. Yuria gave her all to me in exchange for her revenge. And I know how to treat mine with great care.
“…….”
YuRia opened her eyes. It seems to be quite sensitive.
“Close your eyes and just sleep.”
After laying Yuria on the bed, I came out of the room. I couldn’t sleep because I still had one thing to do.
After coming out of the house, I spoke to the driver standing guard.
“Sir Maretin. It’s been a lot of trouble.”
“No. Young master. Aren’t you going to sleep?”
“I have something to say to the butler. Do you know where the butler is?”
“Deacon Hascent is staying next door.”
“Thank you.”
I headed next door.
I was nervous. Hascent is no fool. I have no idea what he might be doing with me.
“The butler. Are you inside?”
“Yes. Come in Young master.”
When I opened the door and entered, there was an old butler standing upright.
I am amazed every time I see his straight posture without any distraction.
“Deacon Hascent. Do you have anything else to say to me?”
“Princess Eugene. Young master, have you been cured of heart disease in the past?”
Hascent’s words shocked him so much that his heart skipped a beat.
“No. That is. What do you mean. As you know, my congenital heart disease is not common. Even the highest quality potion could not cure it, and even famous healers and professional wizards gave up.”
If heart disease could be cured, it would have been cured immediately. With the power of Count Pruckus, he could also bring the owner of the mage tower.
However, the heart disease could not be cured. Harel Delishik, the first wife of Count Prucus, who had the same heart disease as me, and the mother of Eugene Prucus, died of heart disease. Had her heart disease been cured, her Earl of Proucus would not have let her beloved die.
“You just had a seizure.”
“I feel better these days, but the seizures only happen once in a while.”
“Princess Eugene. Young master is good at talking, but he’s not good at acting sick. The servants may have been fooled, but… The smoke is clearly visible to those with keen eyes like mine.”
“…….”
I ended up trying to make excuses. Hascent was already convinced. I definitely don’t remember acting out a seizure in front of Hascent… It seems that he was looking at me out of my field of vision.
I sighed.
“Yes. My heart disease has healed. One day, my heart disease suddenly healed.”
“One day, all of a sudden?
“I know it’s not easy to believe. But really one day, my heart disease suddenly healed.”
“What day do you mean the day Young master’ attitude changed?”
“…… Yes. What. That’s right.”
I felt a bit uneasy. The day your attitude changed? I don’t know when to say When I first started playing this game, I stayed quiet for a while to gather information.
“Young master, have you ever been chosen by Serion?”
“…… Yes?”
I tilted my head at the sudden absurd question.
Serion is the only god that exists in this world. She is said to have possessed omnipotent powers as the goddess who created the world. There is a church that believes in and follows Serion, but her power is weak due to the Mage Tower.
Cerion doesn’t appear in the original story, so we don’t know if she’s real.
“Young master has become very mature. Of course, there are times when he behaves incomprehensibly, but the level of knowledge Young master possesses is incomprehensible simply because he learned it from reading books.”
Other servants and vassals said so and went on. Because I wasn’t interested. Hascent, on the other hand, must have felt strange about me and did his own research.
“Young master said that he found out my identity in the study. However, there is no evidence in the study to infer my identity. I can’t make such a stupid mistake. The only ones who know my identity are the head of the household, the madam, and some retainers.”
“…….”
I scratched the back of my head with one hand. While trying to use Hasent hastily, he was caught on his ankle.
‘I don’t think I can kill Hascent with my skills. What do we do? Try Emotion Controller? … No. It’s too wasteful to write to an old butler.’
My head got complicated.
“Young master knew about Artel Village. Above all, he knew that the Pprek bandits, dressed as mercenaries, would raid the village. And Yuria Grace. Isn’t that child the illegitimate son of the Duke of Helbrit?”
“…… Head butler. I lost. No matter what I say, you won’t understand. What does the butler want from me?”
“One thing. Please give me the right answer without lying.”
Hascent’s deep, cold gray eyes stare at me. I looked straight at him without averting his eyes.
“Was Young master chosen by Serion like the legendary prophet Nopil?”
“Yes. Exactly.”
It’s a medieval fantasy after all.
