125. Hunting Festival (1)
125. Hunting Festival (1)
Hunting Festival.
It is quite an aristocratic event.
For someone like me who has experienced bloody things with villains, it is a relatively ordinary event.
I didn’t like the fact that participation was mandatory, but I felt the difficulty level was easy.
‘I guess I just need to show my face and talk to people I know.’
I covered myself with a cloak to withstand the cold of the autumn forest and got out of the carriage.
At the beginning of the forest, various nobles’ camps were set up. There were many familiar family symbols.
Among them, I entered the tent of the Verdium family.
Nadia was sitting inside the tent with a bored expression.
“You’re finally here, Damian. “She was bored to death.”
“I’m a little late because I have something to prepare. “When did you arrive?”
“5 Minutes ago.”
Even waiting for 5 minutes felt boring.
Maybe it’s a matter of waiting time, but the bigger problem is probably that.
At that moment, a nobleman entered the tent.
He was ‘Count Scrooge’ who created the stereotype in social circles that ‘people with big noses are greedy.’
He bowed, taking off his fedora and revealing his white hair.
“Nice to meet you. Sinclair Yeongsik, head of the Verdium family. It’s nice to see a handsome man and a pretty woman together. Okay.”
“Hmm… “
Nadia expressed her displeasure at Scrooge’s sudden appearance.
Nevertheless, Scrooge continued, placing an iron plate on his face.
“I came here because I have something important to say to you two. “Can you give me some time?”
Nadia responded firmly to his request.
“No.”
However, Scrooge was not one to step down.
“I’ll talk to you in a moment. Do you know about my son Anton?”
Anton.
He is Scrooge’s son. He is the number one heir to Count Scrooge’s legacy. And, he has a record of causing great disrespect to the imperial family.
‘It’s about the right size. ‘He must be asking Nadia, who is hostile to the imperial family.’
He said that if Anton inherited the family after his death, the imperial family would be in check. Before that, let’s use his hand first.
The struggle of a nobleman who does not have much time left to live.
Nadia didn’t seem to need to talk.
“Let’s stop there. “We have nothing to talk about.”
“… The heads of one family are trying to talk about something important. “Wouldn’t Yeongsik be missing?”
“I don’t think it will be of any benefit to Nadia. “He is also my fiancé.”
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Although the agreement was semi-forced.
Nadia seemed to agree with what I said, nodding her head.
“I guess you can’t hear my fiancé. Go away. “Don’t disturb our time.”
Although the words are a bit strong, they are effective in chasing people away.
Scrooge frowned grimly and turned around.
“… “I will not forget this humiliation.”
They say so.
A warning that is not scary at all. I keep thinking about this these days, but it seems like the people of the empire have incorrect information about Nadia’s power.
If you put your mind to it, you can start a war all by yourself.
“But you left without saying anything.”
“That’s right. Taking our time. You still think of me as someone who wants revenge on the imperial family. “Next time you come, I’ll have to cut off your legs so you can never walk this way again.”
“Anyway, he will die soon from natural causes. “I heard she was sick.”
“If you are going to suffer, there is a way for me to let you go quickly. In that sense.”
Nadia said, staring into my eyes.
“Restriction that you cannot kill people. “Now, why not get rid of it?”
I answered firmly.
“No.”
“Why?”
Nadia expressed puzzlement as if she really didn’t understand.
Unlike in the past, she seems to think she is putting up with murder well…
She ‘couldn’t bear it anymore, so she half-killed the king of another country. ‘Will you let me go?’
The results somehow went well…
No.
The variable becomes too large. And, the more Nadia kills, the closer she gets to the basement.
Because the murder is related to Nadia’s family blood.
The power of the Verdium family can be seen as nothing short of a disaster.
“… Anyway, no way. It’s enough if you got me. Constraints are constraints.”
“Hmm, really? Well, that’s also true. “Because I got you, Damien, who is more precious than anything else.”
Nadia smiled in satisfaction and got up from the chair.
Nadia wears a thick fur cape to participate in the hunt, and wears clothing that is convenient for the activity.
She came towards me, swept her face with her palm and said.
“Because you are mine. That’s reason enough.”
A greedy expression full of possessiveness.
Nadia smiled once and walked toward the outside of the tent.
“Let’s go out now. “The hunting festival will start soon.”
Despite what she disliked, her face looked quite expectant.
It seemed like she just didn’t want to meet other nobles.
She complained about the side dishes, but when she actually put them in her mouth, it was like watching a child eat well.
A little strength… Just counting a lot.
***
Among those participating in the hunting festival, men go hunting themselves. There were many women who handed me handkerchiefs as a way to say goodbye.
I was also secretly looking forward to it.
I was wondering if someone would hand me a handkerchief.
However, contrary to my expectations, all the villains decided to go hunting themselves.
‘It’s normal for women to have tea time together… ‘
Every single one of the villains attended the hunt.
Even if Nadia and Yuri are like that.
“Bluebell, why are you… ?”
“Why the fight? What’s wrong with me hunting? Are you ignoring me too?”
Bluebell spoke to the crown prince and received an invitation.
When I asked him why he didn’t invite Bluebell, Lionel answered:
‘She has a great personality. Although she seems to be acting well in her social circle, she is holding back well. ‘She is likely to cause trouble, so she was not invited.’
From the perspective of the organizer, the crown prince, he probably wanted to reduce variables. However, not inviting Bluebell hurt her pride.
“Damian, you’re ignoring me too, right? If I hunt something bigger. “Prepare to become my slave.”
“… No, more than that, how did you participate?”
“The head of the household can participate regardless of gender?”
Aha.
Nadia and Yuri were no exception.
I received new information.
Bluebell laughed and opened her mouth, as if she wanted to treat me like a fool.
“What is a genius if you don’t even know that? “If you are a genius, then I must be a genius.”
“I’m not a genius anymore. Genius decided to quit.”
“… “Can you stop doing that?”
“Maybe? “As time passes, people will call me an obsolete instead of a genius.”
In that way, I will be called a genius for a short time and then disappear into history.
Into history where no one remembers me…
‘… I’m already engaged to Nadia. ‘That would be impossible.’
Anyway.
Only a few people will remember my name.
When Bluebell heard my story, she asked as if she had a good idea.
“Damian, didn’t you just say you’re not a genius?”
“Yes, genius gave up.”
“Then, starting today, I will become a genius.”
Bluebell shouted confidently.
“That way we can beat those bastards.”
Because family power and physical strength are at a disadvantage.
It seems like he’s trying to win over the two with his reputation.
However, there is one thing that Bluebell is overlooking.
“You can’t become a genius just because you say it.”
Genius is determined from birth. I am an exception because I have memories from another world.
Wouldn’t it be difficult for Bluebell to be called a genius by others from now on?
As I was thinking about that, I wondered if Bluebell was thinking the same thing.
“Do you think I’m an asshole? “You think I don’t know that?”
“… “Then how do you become a genius?”
“It’s simple.”
Because you gave up being a genius.
I just need to take that position.
“You can lend your head for me. “Isn’t that okay then?”
“Are you saying you’re going to stick a straw in my head?”
“That’s right. I’m trying to plug it in properly. “I will make your idea come true on your behalf.”
… Makes my thoughts come true instead.
It’s not as bad as you think, right?
It’s hard to believe that this idea came from Bluebell’s head.
I guess that means I had a lot of time to think about it.
‘Surprisingly, Bluebell may have business acumen.’
Because Bluebell has much better behavior than other people.
Sometimes depression just gets worse.
Once it starts moving, no one can easily stop it.
Crucially, if Bluebell is a company, even if it does not provide work-life balance, it seems that sales will be good.
And, even if they don’t fully satisfy Bluebell’s sales and finances, they will provide some support.
I’m not shaken by a typhoon like Nadia and Yuri like I am now.
“… Let’s talk about that seriously later. “Good idea, Bluebell.”
“M, well, it’s obvious… “It’s me.”
Bluebell is embarrassed when I praise her.
As I was chatting with her for a while, I heard the crown prince’s voice in front of me.
“Thank you for participating in this hunting festival held at the imperial family. All participants in the hunting festival will enter the forest and begin hunting. It is a forest where mainly deer and reindeer roam. And, if you are hunting the biggest animals. “I will reward you from the imperial court as the Knight of Autumn.”
To summarize, there are a lot of reindeer and deer. Whoever catches the biggest animal wins. He also gave me the title of Knight of Autumn.
The purpose of the festival is good. However, I didn’t think this festival would go so smoothly.
Why…
‘Everyone’s gaze is impure.’
Because the eyes glaring at me and the nobles glaring at other families were extremely cruel.
I guess that means the situation in the empire is in chaos.
“The hunting festival begins!”
I wasn’t interested in hunting, so I decided to just watch the villains.
Because they shouldn’t hunt nobles other than animals.
