Chapter 130: Chapter 130

TL: Zimming

The tower of rosario is only a place available for those who had voting rights in the state council.

Only some people are allowed to access the place, such as the founding family, those who own enormous wealth and million troops.

“5 years ago, the Vallua’s farm had already lost its function due to the typhoon and great drought. William Vallua’s tyranny is causing uprisings everywhere. I need someone who has the freedom and the reputation to govern them.”

The nobles started to talk after Count Wiltro’s words.

“In terms of popularity alone, there is no family like Wiltro who strives to help the poor every year.”

“I’m not going to be humble. If the young people lost their faith to their lord, wouldn’t they need someone who was able to quell the chaos on the estate?”

Marquis Shuheil burst into laughter.

“There have been a number of precedents in the land where the lord’s family fell and the land was taken by the neighboring countries. It is my territory that is adjacent to the Vallua. I know the circumstances well so that I’ll be able to govern it well.”

“It’s only possible if it’s a small family. But Vallua is a huge manor where 33 noble families gathered. It is the national law that the manor is subject to his Majesty’s decision.”

“Then there is no need for us to have a meeting, it will be enough to wait for His Majesty’s decision.”

As the unwilling ones began to speak, someone tapped the table.

“It is the role of the 5 Dukes to convey the will of the nobility to His Majesty, no matter how the decision is made at the meeting. It is necessary to listen to the opinions of the parties.”

The eyes of the nobles turned to the two sitting at the top, Duke Dubbled and Duke Marche.

The Duke of Marche put a gentle smile on his lips as usual.

“Let’s listen to Duke Dubbled’s thoughts.”

Duke Dubbled opened his mouth as he watched the meeting with an annoyed expression.

“You’re only talking about this guy or that guy or bullshit.”

At that time, the whole place froze.

Theodore Dubbled slowly looked around and talked to the surprised nobles.

“Is there any one who gathered here for the people of Vallua? Everyone ran away as their eyes turned greedy.”

“Please don’t talk like that Duke of Dubbled! How can you say that nobles prioritize self-interest over the people waiting for relief!”

Count Wiltro lashed out at the Duke of Dubbled, but Theodore Dubbled laughed.

“Don’t say that to me when you know everything.”

“Lord Dubbled!”

“If you don’t think so, why don’t you hand over the data and property of Vallua to the Imperial Palace, and put only troublesome land of Vallua on the agenda?”

The conference hall was quiet again. Theodore, who closed his eyes, lightly rubbed his temples.

“You don’t need to hide it. Afterall, we’ll end up doing an auction, only the wealthiest ones could win it.”

The nobles groaned, but could not refute it. As the atmosphere subsided, Theodore looked at the Duke of Marche.

“It’s a fight between me and Lord Marche, so let’s finish this.”

“I’m in trouble. I’m a bit greedy for this.”

“Why are you so greedy when you’re so old? No matter what you offer, I’m going to do more.”

“Well, then I won’t back down any longer.”

The eyes of Theodore Dubbled and Igor Marche collide in the air, sharply.

***

At the request of godmother, I took a break from the break room and returned to see a familiar boy.

“Johann.”

“Yes.”

Johann approached me with a face as indifferent as ever.

“What brings you here?”

This is the center of the island, and it was not a place that Johann, who attended an overseas academic institute, could find.

Johann looked at me for a long time and slowly opened his mouth.

“…I’m just passing by.”

“Passing by?”

‘It’s also not a place people usually pass by.’

As I blinked, my godmother next to me covered her mouth as her shoulders shook.

“Yes, What a coincidence.”

She laughed at the end of her words, so I tilted my head. But Johann answered politely.

“Did I become an uninvited guest?”

“No way, the oldest son of Dubbled couldn’t be an uninvited guest.”

Godmother is right.

In society, those who came in uninvited are considered to be rude, but at least there was no one here who was displeased with Johann’ visit.

The young ladies couldn’t take their eyes off Johann, and even the old ladies looked at us curiously.

Johann is a genius who entered the best academic institution on the continent without even going through the seminary. People who are greedy with their children’s education cannot help but be interested.

In addition, he is a boy who is sure to take over the title as the eldest son of Dubbled, and he does not have a marriage set yet. Parents with daughters were praying for him.

The people’s eyes were burdensome, so I held Johann’s arm and whispered.

“You already greet godmother so go back”

“How come?”

“You don’t like crowded places, don’t you? There are a lot of people here.”

“It’s alright.”

Johann used to frown when people looked at him.

“I just think of it as a penance.”

Is it enough to be considered as penance?

‘No way, did he come here on purpose because of me?’

Because the other kids are visiting with their parents, but I’m the only one with godmother?

‘Ehm, no way…’

When I thought so, the host of the party gave him a seat with a big smile.

“Now that you’re here, let’s have a chat. You don’t show up very often in events, so everyone has a lot of questions.”

I felt unspoken pressure, ‘Would you like to get along well with my daughter in particular?’

“It’s like I met a celebrity. I often meet with other Dubbled’s children at parties, but I have never seen you.”

“But recently, it seems like you’ve been out often. The first prince’s birthday or a virtual battle. Oh, my daughter once greeted you in the virtual battle.”

I was anxious that Johann might get annoyed.

Then,

“I, I’m Leila Nelkok. I, it’s an honor to see you……!”

“Johann Dubbled.”

He doesn’t greet him.

As I opened my eyes widely, my godmother looked at me with a big smile.

“Lady has a good brother.”

“…Is he here on purpose too?”

“Johann Dubbled is a boy who is considerate like how he looks.”

Then, Johann called me.

“Leblaine.”

“Yes?”

“Come here.”

He pointed to the seat next to him.

Unlike Henry and Isaac, Johann was a little difficult to be closer to as he spoke less, and had so many rumors.

But now that I think about it, he took care of me much more delicately than Henry or Isaac.

When I realized it, I felt a warm breeze blowing in my heart.

I grinned and said to Johann.

“Johann-nim*, have some tea..”

*Tl note: She called him formally

“…….”

“There’s Darjeeling and Assam. And then orange peco…”

“Why do you still call me Johann-nim?”

“Huh?”

“……Henry and Isaac are called differently?”

“I also called them by their names though?”

“You don’t call them formally.”

I blinked, and John said, “……That’s enough,” as he reached out to the cup. Only after that did I nod my head, ’Ah!’

“Brother Johann.”

“…….”

His hand stopped while picking up the teacup.

‘That’s not it?’

Is it a mistake to think that Johann actually likes it.

I wriggled my hands with a slightly dejected look.

“Should I just call you Johann?”

“…no.”

“No?”

“Brother it is.”

Johann, who said so, smiled faintly.

‘Wow…’

He looked completely different with a smile.

The expressionless Johann looked just like my father and felt incredibly cold, but he looked very gentle with a smile.

‘I’ve never seen him smile like this before.…huh?’

As I turned my head, I was amazed.

“Uwaa…….”

“Haa…….”

At the same time, the young children around him sigh happily, and even the noble ladies were staring at Johann with very happy expressions.

***

‘It’s Lady Dubbled.’

‘Ms. Dubbled.’

‘The child of fate!’

The shortest route to the Dubbled’s brothers!

I was familiar with the story that the Duke’s people were crazy about their new daughter, but I didn’t really believe it.

Would those monsters truly cherish their daughter or younger sister?

I thought the rumours must have had a purpose. Until I saw the smile of Johann Dubbled!

The eyes of the young ladies and ladies were fixed to Leblaine, who drank the juice Johann had squeezed.

“Ms. Dubbled, there will be an interesting opera soon. Our family has the largest concert hall in the city, If you don’t mind, you can join me……!”

“Opera is outdated. There are two cute deers in my mansion. Do you like animals? If you don’t mind……!”

“My family owns a jewelry store. There is a special gem that goes well with Lady. I really hope you’ll accept it, but if you don’t mind, join me……!”

They were more enthusiastic than when I first arrived at the party.

Even Leblaine who was used to such things, didn’t know what to say.

“Ah, that…….”

Her communication device flickered just in time.

‘Great!’

“Ah, I got a message. I’ll be away for a while!”

Leblaine used that as an excuse and stepped out into the hallway.

‘Johann is really popular.’

The child who sighed connected the communication device.

[It’s Noanoke.]

“Yes. What’s the matter?”

[I’ll report the incident in Tower of Rosario.]

There must have been many incidents.

When she heard that Duke Dubbled and Duke Marche had a fight, she groaned.

‘In the end, is it a competition of wealth? If Marche wins, it’s hard to get funding from my dad to buy suwon……….’

“All right, first, let’s take a good look at the situation.…….”

Leblaine, who was talking, hurriedly ended the communication device at the end of the corridor.

“He has silver hair, blue eyes, and a handsome boy like he popped out of a book!”

“There was no boy downstairs like what Lady said.”

“No way. At a party downstairs.……huh?”

Elizabeth Nodelli, who saw her frowned.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“I was wondering why you haven’t returned yet.”

“Hmm, why do I have to go back? If you go, of course, it’s you who doesn’t suit a party like this.”

“You still think I’m impure huh?”

“Orphans are commoners right?”

Elizabeth, who glared, approached Leblaine and said.

“I’ll make it clear. I don’t like you.”

“Good. So am I.”

“You’re really terrible. Unaware of the subject……!”

Just then,

“Leblaine.”

Elizabeth hardened when she saw the boy walking out of the party. He is a beautiful boy with silver hair and blue eyes that became Elizabeth’s prince in an instant!

“Pri……ah, no, lord! Hello.”

It was when Elizabeth bowed her head with a shy face.

“Brother Johann.”

……What?

Elizabeth hardened at Leblaine’s words.

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