A Chronicle of Life in a Different World

The night Reurus fought Bernard and visited the Marquis de Grimer's mansion.

It was a line of Reurus who returned to the house, but Reurus was invited to Natalia's private room.

"You took care of yourself today, Collard."

"Ha... I'm used to that, so I don't mind..."

And not only Reurus, but the other, Collard, was there.

It is all inappropriate work for knights, such as carriage lords in the morning and baggage numbers at the Marquis Grimer's mansion. Nevertheless, he replied face to face that he was accustomed to Natalia's indifference, and Collard turned his gaze towards Reurus.

"Reurus... why are you here?

"I wonder why..."

Even if Collard asks, I can't give him back the answer. Reurus doesn't even know why Natalia called him.

"Sometimes it would have been more convenient for both of us to be together... well, let's start with you, Reurus."

While saying that, Natalia plays with her right hand with the smoke tube that came out of nowhere. The collard who saw it shook his body, but Natalia didn't seem to care and sent her eyes to Reurus.

"Well done on today's battle. I thought it was stronger, but it was beyond my expectations... it was really good."

That's unusual, Natalia smiles happily from the bottom of her heart without including it. Reurus accidentally scratches his cheeks with a smile that looks younger than his age.

"Even so... I couldn't beat Mr. Bernard after all..."

"It's okay. Whatever the first knight, it's not a good idea to beat Bernard."

"... why?

Hearing he wanted to lose, Reurus raised his eyebrows slightly. Instead of feeling uncomfortable, I felt doubtful.

After the battle with Bernard, Natalia said "as planned.” That's why I asked you to disclose the reason.

"If only I could see your power, I'd be glad to see Bernard alone... but why didn't you come alone?

"Hmm...."

Thought it was the usual “homework”, Reurus leaned his neck. As for Reurus, I would like you to tell me the facts straight away, but Natalia seems strangely happy when she asks about these things. For that reason, Reurus also went out with him and thought about it.

"It's good to beat the knight Ellio, not the captain Bernard... shame... courtesy of him?

If the Knight of the Nation loses to the Adventurer, his army will be shattered. Still, Bernard won't lose any more than he did.

He beat Ellio and showed some power, but Bernard crushed him. Even though it was strong enough to beat the knights, Mataroi was no match for Bernard, one of the most powerful men in the world.

"The abandoned city of Laval... no, in this case, you're a monk. There's so much strength in your hand, what kind of propaganda did you try not to drop Bernard's shares...?

If Reurus had defeated Ellio, that would not have been the case.

I was no match for Bernard, but he has a “hand” that can defeat knights one-on-one.

Isn't it ideal for Natalia to settle down in this form?

"Yeah, that's good. I'm glad you're getting used to it. If I were to say luxury, I would have liked you to guess everything before asking again."

That's how Natalia winks, and Reurus laughs unexpectedly.

"I'll leave that up to you and Eliza. All I can do is slay my enemies... that much."

"Fufu... if I were to add, I would have a different impression of the outcome of the battle against that Bernard. I was hurting myself, and for me, it was more than I expected."

"What a pity... that was a disaster, wasn't it?

It would be a pity if I could take one of my arms, but Reurus frowned. However, Collard shook his head with his face in response to such a revulsion.

"Even though they didn't do everything in their power in the mock, they were able to fight Bernard close enough to hurt him? It is a loss to pass."

"Hmm... we fought as hard as we could. I think it would be a disaster if I didn't pull the other party's full weight."

"Your horrible criterion is to lay aside! Say what you see from the side is important!

To Collard, who puts his best effort into it, Reurus shows his satisfaction while tilting his neck.

"Incidentally, what would have happened if Mr. Collard had been fighting Mr. Bernard? On the same terms as today, can we win?

And then Reurus asks from the standpoint of interest. I wondered how much Collard could fight if Bernard was in a reduced state.

Collard pulls his cheeks to Reurus, asking with pure doubt and sparkling eyes.

"What is your high opinion of me? I don't know why I ask why I can win there...."

"Huh? I've never beaten Mr. Collard in a mock fight... and what happens if we fight each other that we can't win?"

Collard trained me for nearly a month, but I couldn't win with any weapon.

Of course, Reurus did not fight with the intention of killing without a "caloric release," but I think Collard's dexterity deserves respect.

"You'll be paralyzed and incapacitated the moment you meet your weapon!? More than enough, it'll take ten seconds!? Rather, why were you moving flat under the magic of lightning!?

"It's not flat. I feel numb and painful... but if I don't move, I lose, so I just move."

"I asked why I could move there... no, that's enough..."

Collard sighs tirelessly.

Bernard was also injured when the Reurus moved in a situation where ordinary people were numb and unable to move. Of course, it's also due to the fact that the revus was struck without saying that it was a good match.

"Yeah, yeah, I've been taking care of you for a long time, but as always, I'm glad to be your ex-boss."

And Natalia smiled kindly at Collard, who was making a comic to Reurus.

That smile was really kind - that's why it inspired Collard's survival instinct.

"Alright, Captain? Is there something wrong with you?

"Oh... I can't believe it. I don't think so. You just want to give good news to your hard-working and devoted lovely subordinates.

"The good news... is it good news for you, Captain, or for me?

Natalia smiles nicely as she leans her head toward Collard, who reveals her vigilance. The smile was very beautiful, and many men would have looked back had this been King's Boulevard during the day.

But the only men here are Reurus and Collard.

Reurus raised one eyebrow and Collard seriously considered breaking the window and escaping.

"--Collard"

Yes!

That's Collard, but when Natalia makes a serious call, she immediately stretches her back and responds.

"I have come to King's Landing and received the praise of many nobles, not just the Marquises of Grimer and the Viscount of Werg... and if I come this far, my syllables will not cover up whatever happens. Besides, Collard, I have something to tell you."

Natalia stares at Collard in an upright position. Reurus leaned against the wall with his arms braced and decided to see the flow of the field.

"If I were to be a Baron, I would have a chair called the Baron Quasi-Bar. Of course, since I became a baron, the chair could have disappeared... but wouldn't it be a waste?

Collard's expression moves slightly as he stares at Natalia.

No way, I just opened my eyes and waited for Natalia's words to continue.

"I have an ascendant orientation, appropriate abilities, and various kinds of“ favors ”, so I can look good on several nobles... I think I value you very much."

Collard swallowed his spit in a loud noise. The open eyes are shaking to represent Collard's mood.

"That's why I decided to recommend you to the Baron."

Natalia smiled at Collard.

That's what I told my former subordinates to be proud of.

"... oh... oh!

In the words of Natalia, Collard trembles with his voice and body. It was not a big word to say anything, but I dyed my face red with excitement.

"This is also recommended by several aristocracy, so it won't be overturned. Congratulations, Baron Collard.

Before Natalia smiled, Collard poked her knees on the spot. Then he looks down at his trembling hands, moving and trembling.

"Ah... Seung-san? Could you have told me that in advance?

Carefully, Reurus whispered, and Natalia smiled bitterly as she looked at Collard.

"You could have taken me to the castle next time you climbed, and suddenly threw me into the medal hall, but that's terrible, isn't it?

"Yeah... well, I guess so."

He was told to fight beforehand, but Reurus thought it would be as bad as when Bernard appeared to the opponent.

(But you're so happy to be a quasi-bar... I just have a nasty impression...)

Reurus doesn't know what to say to Collard, who trembles with emotion. Is it the experience of the previous life that makes you honestly unhappy to be in a responsible position, or is it the impact of the experience you have accumulated in this world?

"Uh, Mr. Collard? I don't know how amazing this is to me, but congratulations. Why don't we run around to celebrate and get some meat and bake it? I'll buy you a nice drink. If you ask for the meat, Sarah will be in good shape."

Still, judging it to be a pleasure, Reurus tried to celebrate. Then, Collard, who raised his face vigorously, screamed as if he were biting.

"How could you not know!? Your living proof in this world is engraved with your name!?“ Leave a name ”is such a great thing! A man's lifetime!?

"I see... I'm sorry."

Reurus bowed his head and apologized to Collard, who argued with the momentum to fly the corner bubbles.

It's very important to Collard, and he's been working hard to do it.

"Ah, no, I'm sorry... I'm so excited..."

Collard lowers his head when he sees the reaction of Reurus.

Did you see that Collard, who was upset, also calmed down somewhat? Natalia continued talking with a smile on her face.

"Well, you've become a quasi-bar as much as you can, so please do your best on your own... I don't care if you're thrown out, right?

"Of course! Even if you were given the status of a quasi-bar, if you don't have a“ job title ”that matches it, it's just... it's just..."

Suddenly, Collard's tone turned weak. Collard's gaze was fixed on Natalia, who smiled.

"Become a janitor like the Amendura family, or gather people and money to entertain the village... whether you're a master or a pioneer of the village, you could do anything."

Probably a word of appreciation for Kohlrad, but Kohlrad himself is pulling his face. Looking at such a collard, Natalia kept talking.

"I will bring everyone from the abandoned city of Laval to independence when the Syrah is finished. Make our city our place. But we don't have enough manpower for that. There are limits to how much support there is from others, and there are limits to talent."

Natalia's eyes were serious. Stay staring at Kohllard and convey his true intentions without deception.

"I can't say that everything is helpful, but in the process of building a town from scratch... don't you think it will be useful for" your own time ”if you learn closer?

"That's... right."

That's why Collard nodded while showing hesitation. At the same time, I wonder what Natalia wants.

"I need the knowledge, the power, everything you've developed so far. This is a deal, Collard. I need your help."

"... is there a reward for the deal?

"Of course."

Natalia nods haughtily at Collard's words.

"For the time being, it will be my subordinate. Sometimes you'll be assigned a lot of work. But if you learn what you need as a Baron, you'll have your territory."

"The territory....."

"Yes, the land I plan to occupy is vast. On that scale, we can't have one town. We will need a few more villages in one town that is bigger than the current abandoned town of Laval. I'll leave one of them to you."

That's what Natalia says, but the Reurus that I heard next to her is slightly eyebrowed.

(That's not an empty bill... no, I don't suppose you'd even step down to that point...)

I would not imitate using it and throwing it out. Reurus thought so, and Collard, a long-time subordinate, came to the same conclusion.

"Thank you... but how long will it take for that to happen? However short an estimate may take twenty years....."

I don't even know if I was alive at that time. That was Collard murmuring, but Natalia's expression didn't break.

Five years.

"What about it?"

"In my opinion, five years... that's what I said."

Natalia reassures herself.

"No, that's right...."

"Yes, of course." I have to say, "Nothing.” But it could be shorter than five years. "

Collard couldn't get rid of Natalia, I assure you. Still, I think that Natalia has something more to offer than that.

Natalia turns her expression into something serious and tells Collard that she is lost.

It's time to bet, Collard. Nobody buys you more than I do... and I assure you that. "

--That word was the deciding factor.

Collard nodded loudly as he lost his way.

"... okay. I'll help you if you like!

"Thank you. I wanted to hear that."

Natalia smiles happily as her expression breaks down. And when I held my hands together, I said frankly.

"I'm glad you agreed to cooperate. Someone had to coach me as a new baron, no matter how I fell, but it's not as efficient as being reluctant to work" spontaneously. "

"... eh?

"Whatever the prospects, we can't throw them out without telling them anything. Like some village, I don't want to be run badly."

That's how Natalia smiles, walks up to Collard and slaps her on the shoulder.

"But temporarily, if I had as good a man as you, I'd be relieved."

Perhaps you mean it, Natalia's words. But Collard pulls his cheeks.

"That's why I'm asking you to continue.”

That said, Natalia turned her glowing smile towards Collard.

"... yes"

Collard murmured with a vanishing voice, and a tear fell from his eyes.

It must have been a tear of gratitude to be a Baron - Reurus thought so and gently distracted himself.