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"... just because it's a brave party, I don't want my enemies to look big."
After the meeting, Sir Gouln was drinking in the mansion with the nobles of the board.
When I rang my hand, a servant in his midteens would come and ask me about his business, and bring back wine and dishes.
"If we can get Tauro down, we can do what we want to do freely...."
One man shook his head in mourning.
There were no more first officers in the Four Houses, and both were followed by the next Lord and the next Lord.
I know nothing about this house but that Sir Gouln has been in charge.
But thanks to the Adventurer Alliance, the house was very moist.
That was until Tauro became master.
The surplus and the money that Tauro judged to be worth was returned to the adventurers who worked in the field.
"I hear Serafin played a part in the brave party. I'm sure you're used to that kind of interaction."
The other three snorted at Lord Gouln's remarks as if they were not funny.
"I don't like the fact that I've been interrupted...."
One of them nodded, "Oh, yes, the other two.
In the end, all they care about is dignity. Thinking about how to fatten your stomach.
In a sense, it's very easy to understand.
"... Your Majesty is too clean."
The usual dissatisfaction began.
There was no bottom to desire, and it seemed as if they did not know that they would be satisfied.
"The nobles are entrusted with the land, so I hope you can trust me more....."
"I'm paying taxes, so I hope you leave me alone."
When Sir Gouln got along, he was able to get his consent.
"... is Tauro still difficult?
One of them asked Lord Gouln.
As soon as I heard about the assassination, I nodded.
"Yeah, it's hard. What do you mean, something like wild conjecture is very sharp, and it's hard for the palm of my hand to decide...."
"Anyone better?"
"If you move flashy, you will be subject to Your Majesty's solemnity. I wonder if we should be careful here."
When Lord Gouln found out that there was a connection with the underworld, they became dependent.
Another person says.
"Somebody beats the shit out of us and we're cleared at the potato potato ceremony - we have to avoid this."
"You're right."
Tauro is a difficult opponent for Sir Gouln to see.
But I think so.
It wasn't impossible for me in active service.
Now that I've washed my feet, I can only mourn the impudence of my hands.
"How's she doing? I wouldn't have fought on the front lines like Almeria."
When Sir Gouln made another suggestion, his gaze gathered.
The three of them say it out loud.
"The ability to fight shouldn't be so high."
"If we can get rid of it, it's only a matter of time before Tauro gets down."
"I don't even know if I'm going out like this or if I'm part of a brave party."
Ser Gouln sighed down in an uncertain manner.
They are good at protecting themselves and using others.
However, Sir Gouln does not want to fatten his private stomach by just having a relaxing and enjoyable life as if he had used warm water.
"... that's fine. Let me investigate first."
Sir Gouln summoned one of his palms and ordered Serafin Mariard's investigation.
I feel relieved by the air from the three people who seem to feel relieved by this.
For her on her way back to the battlefield, she wasn't even an enemy.
Fully satisfied with the meal, the three left the mansion in the middle of the night, and Sir Gouln decided to drink in his own private room.
"Serafin Mariard."
What would have been the reward if I had received it at the time?
It was a moment when I felt something.
You have chills as if all your hair were upside down.
My back trembled and I found that the cold sweat that blew out in an instant spread from my jaw to my throat.
"Do you know what's going on? So I was convinced."
I hear voices from behind. I didn't want to look back.
It was such a heavy pressure that if you took one move, it would lead directly to death.
"You didn't throw away my memory."
Sir Gouln remembered this heavy burden.
Memories of humiliation in the back of my head when I first begged for my life at the target.
Was that...?
"I didn't know there was an assassin here who asked King Rubens to get rid of me."
... there's no doubt about King Rubens who caused the Friday of Solemnity in the Kingdom of God. Which means that he's still going to be...
"Hmm... what are you doing here? Are you here to kill me?
"I don't do such boring things. I just wanted to talk to you for a second."
When footsteps were heard, he appeared from the edge of his vision and sat on the opposite sofa.
... wearing a uniform for an Alliance employee.
Is it some sort of mission?
I'm not saying anything, but don't do it.
……
"Say it again. Don't do that. This is a warning."
Compared to that time, I feel that the atmosphere has become much softer.
Compared to a time of terrible sharpness.
"If you're out of the dirty world, don't do anything extra. Otherwise, you will have to tell King Randolph the truth."
They know.
"I'm just like you. We pulled ourselves out of the line, and now this way..."
I pointed lightly at myself.
"Normal Guild employee."
"Come on, you wanted peace, just like me?
With abilities that all assassins can't get for what they're looking for?
Sounds like a joke.
"Sorry?
"... one thing I want to thank you for. It was you who started washing your feet from that job."
I see.
"It was a good time. I thought there was no one I couldn't kill... But when I saw you, I understood. [M] Instead of being invincible, my heart was broken lightly by the overwhelming power of comparison."
I kept quietly saying yes again.
"If you do nothing, you will remain noble. Don't let my blood spill in vain. We are getting something from each other.... think carefully about what's best, whether it's money, face or life."
That being said, he disappeared.
Glass ice makes a sound. I felt like I was even seeing a phantom, but I'm sure that's the sign.
Lord Gouln gave instructions to remove the man who gave the order.
... that's enough. I'm done. Everything.
Sir Gouln stood up and filled his bag with all the money, and his son looked suspicious.
"Father, what's wrong?
When Sir Gouln first saw it, he was still young. Now it's fourteen. You'll know better.
"From this moment on, you are the master of this Gouln family."
"Father? What are you talking about?
"Your father... Fury Gourn is dead."
What the hell are you talking about?
Throwing out his son, Sir Gouln left the mansion behind.
"What's the matter, Father?"
I didn't answer the voice from behind.
Everything is not originally mine.
No name, no status, no money, no mansion, no son.
The man unlocked the skills he was using.
It's as clean as washing your body for the first time in a long time.
"Nhhhhhhh! It's been a long time since my original face. That's the kind of skill you have. Why did you find out?"
The money packed amounts to a considerable sum.
This will help you live secluded in the right country.
The tone in your brain remains noble.
Well, that should do it for a while.
"Seven years... that was short."
The man took over and played Count Fury Gourn. Thirty-nine. If he had lived, he would have been that age.
It seems that amateurs could not fool that man.
No matter how much you change your body shape, outfit, or face, there must be something unnatural about your skills.
One thing I can tell you is that you don't have to be someone else anymore.
You don't have to lie.
This is the second time that that man has changed his life.
In that sense, you should be thankful.