57. You reap what you sow
It was time for rumors to spread widely.
About 3 months ago, rumors of homos*xuality spread in the Marquis of Eldas. The only party that had been held so far was one held at Count Seirel’s family, which had no influence.
In other words, until now, the only thing that had been goingssip was gathering among the nobles who had met from the beginning.
It piled up and piled up, and it exploded at the time of the big party.
“Karthus. Is what I just heard the truth?”
The Persian Duke pressuring Karthus with a heavy voice. Well, knowing that his heir is gay will make your blood run backwards.
“… ….”
To the Persian duke’s question, Karthus just kept his expressionless and didn’t answer. The Duke of Persia was even more angry at this, and his face turned red.
“Karthus! Say anything! Could it be that this was the reason why Princess Descartes was notified of the unilateral breakup!”
Unusual atmosphere. At the imperial party, the emperor and empress came forward as if they were worried that things might escalate.
“Duke of Persia, calm down first. Isn’t that just a rumor? No one will think these rumors are true.”
“That’s right, Duke of Persia. Homos*xuality is taboo in this empire, so there’s no way the Duke of Persia is like that.”
The era in this game is the Middle Ages. No matter how fantasy elements are mixed, homos*xuality is a taboo. It’s not just a matter of rumors. You will have to give a proper explanation.
It turned out to be bigger than I thought.
‘But is this my business?’
If you hurt Frances that much, he should’ve thought about getting it back. You reap what you sow.
“I know that Your Majesty is worried. But now I feel like I should definitely address this issue.”
The attitude of the Persian duke is like a solid wall. No matter how much he was an emperor, he could not ignore the owner of the ducal family, the foundation of the empire.
“Kathus, the Persian duchy suffered enormous losses because of your unilateral breakup of marriage! And because that wasn’t enough, I fell out with the Duke of Descartes!”
The Duke of Persia is bursting with heat. It deserves it. It’s a problem for the heir of the ducal family, who has the most power in the empire after the emperor, to get caught up in rumors like this.
“If these rumors are true and things turned out this way, then I would have to take responsibility for that.”
Static. Everyone’s eyes focused on Karthus. How am I going to get out of this?
“It seems like everyone has gathered, so I will definitely tell you the truth here.”
Karthus looked around and pointed at us with his index finger.
“The scandal attached to me is the rumor that Princess Descartes unilaterally broke off her engagement to me, and spread it as revenge.”
I knew it would come out like that. Does that mean that I didn’t forget what I said on the first day?
“The rumor started with Princess Descartes?”
The Duke of Persia stares at me with sharp eyes. I hurriedly whispered to Frances.
“Princess, do you remember the conversation you had with Prideden Youngshik?”
“Yes. I cannot forget.”
“Just do it like back then.”
Frances gulped. And then a deep breath. You’re done wearing the mask.
“Hmm. I’m not sure what the Duke of Persia is talking about?”
France tilted her head and furrowed her eyebrows.
“Do you have any proof that I am the source of the rumors? And, why do I spread such rumors because I feel sorry for you? It will only bother you.”
He calmly talked about the theory. Others who don’t know France’s situation will think that Princess Descartes doesn’t have to.
“Are you planning to stay like that until the end? In the yard where there is evidence? You’d better stop running around.”
“Evidence? We’re catching the person who spread the rumor. Can you find the evidence? That which is mere gossip.”
Laughing Frances. On the other hand, Karthus’ face was still cold.
“I prepared the evidence.”
“Which is it?”
“I am a witness.”
Witnesses? You’re stupid. It’s also easy to get out of. If I was going to drive it into a corner, I should have driven it properly. Blame this world without recorders.
Karthus turned her head and shouted.
“First Lady Heraias! Do what you promise!”
Several women squeezed through the crowd of aristocrats and entered the center.
‘That face… ….’
When a party was held in the Marquess of Eldas, France and I were the first to approach the First Lady and the ladies.
“First Lady Heraias, tell me the truth about the rumors.”
The first lady who clears her throat with a big, big distance. She opened her eyes and continued.
“I participated in a party held in the Marquis of Eldas. I will tell you all about what happened with the princess there.”
The eyes of the aristocrats at the party were all focused on the first lady. The nobles on the second floor also looked at the first floor across the railing.
First Lady Herai began her testimony. She explained in detail what had happened at the time, and even told in detail what Frances had been talking about.
“It is ideal.”
Voices, voices. After the First Lady’s testimony was over, a chattering sound came from the party hall where the silence had flowed.
‘I’m noticing what happened.’
Karthus caught the tail of the rumor and followed it all the way to the source. She and she must have promised that she would look after them.
‘For now, the contents of the testimony are true.’
Of course there is a hole through which to escape. From the first time I started spreading rumors, I had the worst case in mind.
The Persian Duke shouted.
“Princess Descartes! If that testimony is true, I will not be able to pass it on quietly! The one-sided breakup was the fault of this side, but to spread rumors that he was a homos*xual. Even if you cross the line, you crossed it firmly!”
Frances flinched at the sound of his fiery voice. I whispered to her
“I think Duke So decided to look after those first ladies.”
“Seeing that I don’t even know how scary I am, I guess that’s the case.”
I gave France a direction on how to deal with this situation. Francesco nodding his head confidently. He has a lot of social skills and experience, so he can do well.
“Is it my turn?”
Frances took a step towards the center with a grin.
“Is it the First Lady of Heraias who brought you because you are a witness? That’s absurd.”
Karthus’ brow furrowed.
“… What do you want to say? With witnesses in the yard, you should know that bullsh*t doesn’t work anymore.”
“Is that bullsh*t? That’s funny. You know what? I have no relationship with First Lady Heraias.”
Alright, you’re doing great.
“Am I saying that to a first lady with whom I have no acquaintance or relationship? How do you know what’s going to happen later? Don’t you see me as a very thoughtless woman?”
The First Lady of Herai was angry.
“Princess! Are you going to come out like this!? He must have come to me at that time…… !”
“I went to visit the first lady? I’m not sure what you mean.”
The first lady and the young ladies around France helped out as well.
“I was with First Lady Heraias!”
“There are many witnesses besides First Lady Heraias!”
“Right, are you still going to get away with this?!”
Yes, you guys were around too. But.
“In the first place, where is the proof that what you are saying is true? The Duke of Persia could have bribed you, right?”
Karthus’ face wrinkled at France’s answer.
“I tried to say something, but you said something that doesn’t sound like a word. For what reason would I bribe them?”
Frances immediately objected to this.
“Yes? Does anyone know that ask me that question? You should just tell the family, why am I even spreading rumors?”
Kathus glared at Frances and sneered. Her smile conveyed her confidence.
“I know your situation. If you are openly ostracized by your family, will telling them change anything?”
Well, I think it’s a bad idea to go out like that here.
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“… Did I just say that there was such a disgrace to the Duke of Descartes? Did you insult our family?”
Eden, who was worse than Eden, went out directly with full of life. In times like these, I feel reassured again. In fact, he might have only thought of the family name.
“You’re funny, Duke Descartes. Did you insult the family by telling the truth?”
Eden came forward. She opened her eyes shallowly and glared at Karthus.
“It is said that such an unsavory thing happened in the family of Duke Descartes. If this is not an insult, what is it?”
Things are getting bigger and bigger. If only the sword was attached to the waist, I would pull it out right away. Everyone was extremely rigid in the overheated atmosphere.
“Stop.”
It was Duke Descartes who stopped this life-threatening situation.
“Duke of Persia. If we talk more than that, it won’t be a matter between trivial families, it will be a territory war.”
The emperor’s eyes widened at Duke Descartes’ bloody talk.
“Duke Descartes! Are you insane?!”
“The one who touched the prestige of Descartes is the other side.”
The Duke of Persia shouted in bewilderment.
“If a territorial war breaks out between the Duke and Duchess of Descartes, it is like a civil war in the empire! It’s a war without a winner!”
Despite the pressure from those around him, Duke Descartes’ expression did not change at all. Are you really thinking of doing a Youngjijeon? The justification is sufficient. It was because he openly insulted him at the imperial party where the main aristocrats gathered.
“Then take good care of your successor. What can we do to undermine the prestige of Descartes as a whole without knowing the subject?”
His tone is also aggressive. Revealing the hidden truth of Duke Descartes is a big deal.
“Duke of Persia, keep talking. What did Descartes say?”
Karthus flinched and couldn’t speak easily, probably because the duke stepped forward. Frances did not miss this gap.
“Duke of Persia? How about just acknowledging it at this point? It is to point an arrow at me to cover up this scandal.”
It’s not enough to be sarcastic, aha, snoring. Then, with one corner of his mouth raised, he spoke calmly.
“Duke So is not only overly delusional, but also extremely self-conscious. Ah, did the saintess know this and reject you? Or maybe she’s gay… ?”
At that moment, suddenly. It was as if I heard the sound of something breaking. Perhaps it was the sound of a disconnected string of reason.
“France Descartes!!”
When touched, it shouts and activates the aura. Pure white smoke billows up. I decided that Frances was in danger, so I put on an aura and stepped forward.
Roaring… ! A blue flame flickered. The air around them shook, and the air pressure from the aurors squeezed everyone out.
“Duke of Persia. If you come any closer, we cannot guarantee your safety.”
