Chapter 554

Episode 554 The Mysterious Soldier, Misunderstandings (3)

Two people who seem to have different kinds of jewels in their voluminous silk clothes approached them.

Count Sylvester bowed politely.

“Welcome, Marquis Garen.”

“Thank you for the welcome. cluck cluck.”

The Marquis of Garen looked around the mansion.

The corner of his mouth goes up, and he seems to be satisfied with his appearance, which is more shabby than when he came before.

Count Sylvester, who was appalled, asked while hiding his feelings.

“Suddenly, you visit all of my estates… Is there anything wrong?”

“Don’t pretend you don’t know. Did you think I didn’t know that you were siphoning off taxes that should have been paid to His Majesty the King?”

“You’re stealing away! Due to the lack of funds in the estate…”

The Marquis of Garen cut him off.

“I hate to hear it. The reason I came today with Viscount Mace is to keep an eye on you to make sure you don’t do anything disrespectful. If you do anything nonsense, I will ask you for your sins right away, so you know that.”

After hearing the story to that point, Count Sylvester also noticed.

‘Talk about taxes is an excuse. He must have come to check if there are any holes in the territory where money will come out.’

They are truly solitary.

They even came to check again on the subject of blocking the money line in the territory themselves.

It was clear that if they showed signs of holding out even a little, they would immediately dispose of them as soldiers.

That’s also true, since the Marquis of Garen just put a nail into it, saying, ‘They are siphoning off taxes that should be paid to His Majesty the King.’

As soon as funds are available.

He will be executed for tax evasion.

Count Sylvester, whose complexion darkened, lowered his head with his lips pursed.

“…All right.”

Gide, who had no choice but to look at his father’s embarrassing appearance, was all he could do to keep his head down, just like the Count.

Viscount Mace inhaled.

“Anyway, the air is still a clean town. I wonder if there is even an elven village nearby. ha ha ha.”

“They are elves. I’d love to have one for sure. cluck cluck.”

Elves are expensive.

You could make a lot of money if you took it to the slave market and sold it out of sight.

It was disgusting to see him muttering ‘I really wish there were elves’ as if he were already in my domain and doing the math.

Count Sylvester said while hiding his expression.

“Follow me. You must be tired from the long journey, but I will guide you to a place to rest soon.”

“It’s good. Come on.”

“I’ll take care of you, Count.”

It bothered me to see her giggling, but she pretended not to know and called the attendant.

An attendant with a clear nervousness approached.

“yes. Please tell me, Count.”

“Take the two of you to the VIP room. He is an important guest, so he should never be disrespectful.”

“…All right. Please come this way.”

The young servant, bowing his head, withdrew, followed by the Marquis and the Viscount.

Gide shifted his gaze to the numerous soldiers behind him.

No matter how much they say they are counts, they don’t have a lot of money.

The burden was indescribable as they had to prepare shelters for hundreds of soldiers in a situation where they could only endure.

“Father…”

At Gide’s call, Count Sylvester closed his eyes with a calm face.

“More and more, Taesan. For the time being, let our soldiers stay in Cho-ok, and let the marquis and viscount soldiers rest in the barracks.”

At those words, Gide was frightened and stopped him.

“How do you mean to drive the soldiers of Count Bone to Cho-ok?”

They did not hesitate to undergo hard training for Yeongji.

For the past few months, I have been silently following them even though I have not been able to pay them properly.

How could they be driven to Cho-ok?

No matter how much they live being ignored by other nobles, this was not the case.

When you try to block it with the mindset of opposing it.

Count Sylvester said weakly.

“…I’m sorry.”

“…”

The hand that was trying to block it lost its strength.

The knight commander standing next to him spoke quickly.

“I will do as the Count orders.”

“…Please do so.”

“I will take care of the soldiers, so go in and rest today. You look very tired.”

Count Sylvester looked at him.

He is a vassal who worked for his family for over 30 years and the leader of the knights.

Even though he couldn’t do a single thing, his loyalty to follow until the end just felt heavy today.

“Please.”

One word at the end.

The count turned his back on them.

Gide and the knight commander could not bear to look behind him and turned their heads.

* * *

Ray, who was watching him from the bedroom, scratched the back of his head.

“I can’t even say anything because I’m a noble so stereotypical.”

I thought what if Marquis Garen and Viscount Mace weren’t as evil as I thought.

Thanks to that, I don’t feel guilty even though I’m working.

‘There must be more behind it. At this point, the central nobles have to be overthrown.’

There is no way that the pressure on Count Sylvester’s family will go away just by solving these two alone.

It has been over 20 years since I ate different world jjambab.

Now, just by looking at the words and actions of the nobles, the size was captured.

“First of all, we have to deal with the finances.”

Coincidentally, the consultation(?) with Count Sylvester was over.

If you are in the village, you can enter the store at any time, so if you only have trade items, you will sell them right away.

I just hope that Count Sylvester’s family will not collapse and endure well.

“Well, it’s okay if you don’t have to worry about it for a day or two.”

If the record in the ledger is true, it will hold up well for the next week.

he lay down on the bed

I bought plenty of items to sell, and I was worried that there would be a shortage of workers, so I put a few attendants on duty.

There was even a strong support force called in.

finally tomorrow.

The Sylvester Merchant will make its first public appearance.

* * *

Marquis Garen and Viscount Mace were unexpectedly quiet.

I don’t know if it’s because it’s the first day or if there’s an ulterior motive, but as long as they keep quiet, it’s safe for Count Sylvester.

“How is your condition?”

Gide answered his question.

“It is still vague. Seeing as he doesn’t come out of the VIP room, he must have something to discuss.”

“Otherwise, I am reporting to someone.”

“…yes.”

Count Sylvester held up the teacup as if his throat was burning.

“What is the saint doing?”

Finally, this topic came out.

Gide was nervous.

It was because Count Sylvester’s expression, when he asked the question, did not reflect expectations even for a moment.

And it was the same for himself.

At first, I had hopes for his words that he would make a guild, but I thought it was wrong because there seemed to be no progress even after a few days.

It was not because he was coveted for his magic tool that the kingdom of Celia invited him with difficulty.

They only hoped that they would be able to buy the trust of the royal family by offering magic tools and a desire to save their land, which was gradually collapsing.

However, since nothing was working properly, it was inevitable that expectations would fade.

Gide, whose lips were parting, was unable to say anything to Count Sylvester.

Do you know how his son feels?

Count Sylvester neither reprimanded nor scolded him.

A very dry voice rang in my ears.

“Is that so?”

“…”

“I understand. Go away.”

“…father.”

Count Sylvester shook his head as if he knew what would follow.

“It is not your fault.”

Gide’s mouth fell shut again.

“Youngji became like this. Being ignored by other nobles. Even if your family eventually collapses, it’s not your fault. Rather, it’s the father’s fault for not being able to properly revive the county, so don’t take it to heart too much.”

At the end of his words, the count waved his hand.

Why don’t you know that it means you want to be alone?

Gide quietly left the office.

I ran into Sylveria at the door.

It seems that the seriousness of the situation was noticed by the younger sister as well.

He was drenched in sweat as if he had been training swordsmanship.

“…Brother.”

“Where is a grown-up girl walking around dressed like that? If others see it, they will look at you badly.”

“…I would look at someone who took a woman like this. Rather…”

Before she could speak.

Gide shook his head.

“I think it would be good to go back today.”

With that one word, you could tell what was going on.

Silveria retreated without saying a word.

“Yes.”

“The saint has not yet… no. It would be embarrassing to just depend on him.”

Silveria hesitated and answered.

“…same as usual. He won’t come out of the room.”

“okay. That’s it. Although he asked for help, he is an honored guest of our Count’s family. If you say you need anything, I will take care of your convenience until the end.”

I could feel it in those words.

It means ‘This is it’.

that there is no money.

the lack of soldiers.

He knew from before that he lacked connections and lacked allies.

But after hearing my brother’s calm voice.

It was only now that I realized for the first time that the count’s name is today and tomorrow.

It is a place with many memories from childhood.

Sylveria held back the tears.

“…okay. I will.”

My heart is heavy when I see my younger brother who tries to answer in a bright voice.

when they collapse

It is self-evident that the central nobles will share the Silvester territory.

They will not be able to avoid death, and only Sylveria will survive and become a plaything for the old nobles.

His face hardened.

‘In that case… I’d rather finish it with my own hands.’

I can’t stand the fact that my little sister, who wouldn’t hurt even if I put it in my eyes, is made fun of by dirty and filthy old people.

Gide fidgeted with the swordsman hanging from his waist.