Price of Management

“I just lived as a soldier without thinking, but as I got older, I saw more and more. Since we have lived for 110 years, we can show people what we can't see. ”

It was Duke Romfel who stared at me with meaningful eyes.

“I see.”

I was just being moderate. I couldn't figure out what he meant by that.

“And then there's the trick. ”

“You mean a trick? ”

“Yes, a trick to see what no one else can. You want me to teach you?”

“Yes, I'd like to hear it. ”

“Then get me another bottle. ”

Duke Romfel pointed to an empty bottle. You can't. I need to get out of Queens Blood that old Nibbler saved a while ago.

“Oh, the pearl of my country! ”

Duke Romfel was very fond of Queens Blood. Famous for Queen Isabella, this liquor has been used by the Horn Imperial Court for generations and has been hands-on quality control.

This wine is authentic to the imperial court, so it's best to treat the people of the Horn Empire with this Queens Blood. The reaction from Duke Rompel seems to be true.

“This is poisonous, isn't it? ”

I answered the question of Grand Duke Romfel, surprised.

“I've enhanced my taste with animosity. It tastes even better now that you've infused it with healing power. ”

“This cup is filled with the spirit of water. ”

Duke Romfel closed his eyes and drank a little as if to savor Wounded energy.

With my eyes closed, he said.

“Imagine.”

“Yes?”

“If you believe strongly in your imagination and are real, you will see what is invisible. It's a trick I've learned in my life. ”

“That's a flattering way to put it. ”

“Ever since I was a child, I didn't doubt that I would be the strongest. He was a humble man, hardly able to access error control, but I believed it would work somehow. Look, it's come to this. ”

“That's impressive.”

Well, it's a story of the mind.

“You don't believe me? ”

“No, I don't believe you... ”

“Then what about you? ”

Duke Romfeld has asked you a question.

“People here have been saying interesting things about you. The wise man at Leaden is looking forward to everything he's doing. ”

“What a great guy you are. ”

The world is already so different from its past life. I have a headache because I can't see a inch in front of me.

“Puhaha! But you imagined it and believed it. A future where what you do will succeed. How can we succeed without having strong faith? ”

You don't seem to know.

Duke Romfel shrugs.

“Think of it as an old man's intoxication. You talk too much. ”

“Are you already drunk? I was preparing some more good wine, I'm afraid. ”

“Huh, this guy. Someone's drunk right now. Tom Romfeld is the most alcoholic man on the continent. I have always believed so firmly since I was a child. ”

“Aha, strong imagination has come true, huh? ”

“Exactly! Kuhahaha!”

I inspired Nibel to keep bringing me booze. We stayed up all night drinking and talking. I had to go to bed early to get to work, but Duke Romfel wouldn't let me go.

I don't know how long he'll be staying here, by the way.

* * *

Eventually, I hung out with Duke Romfel until the morning sun came up.

I sent a servant to the royal court to make a sick day. While Duke Rompel was staying, he decided not to go to work.

Of course, I don't want to make excuses for work.

It is not only an example to leave a guest who has come to visit me, but most of all, it is unsettling to leave such a dangerous person at home with his family.

What if you pick up Jis and fry her while I'm gone? He is a man who cares nothing for the eyes of others, and should not be condescending with common sense. I can't help but wonder what to do.

It was as simple as the work of Duke Rompel as it seemed while staying here.

After a combat meal and a drink, he sits in the front yard and meditates. I keep meditating even at dawn when I go to sleep.

“Honey, how long has he been like this? ”

Julia, who was in bed with him, suddenly asked. I shrugged.

“I don't know.”

“I can't understand the meaning of meditation while I'm eating and drinking at the head of a hostile country. Why are there so many geeks around you? ”

“Honey, why are you asking me that? What am I supposed to do with all the weird people in the world? ”

“You're drawing the geeks together! I even had a dream last night that Jis was kidnapped by that horrible inspiration! I was so scared!”

“Oh, my good Julia. You really care about Jis like a son. ”

I stroked Julia's head.

“Of course!”

“Don't worry about it. You can't do that as long as I'm with you. I don't think he came to me with that kind of malice. ”

“Then why did he come? ”

“I don't know, but I don't think he's going to do anything meaningless. I'm sure he's doing it for a purpose.... ”

Do you think it has something to do with that meditation, day and night? No, it's just a routine training for any master to come.

Maybe he really just came to see me out of curiosity. It's a sensitive time. Am I overreacting?

* * *

“You've been troubling me for too long. ”

It was only three days after that that that Duke Rompel was ready to leave.

“Oh, you're leaving now? ”

In my jokes, Duke Romfel laughed at the world of Puhaha.

“I must have been awkward to see you so relieved. You said you weren't the enemy yet, but you're nervous, aren't you? ”

“We're not enemies yet, but we should be prepared when we are. ”

“You brat! Of course not. You think I'm gonna throw up on your son? This Tom Romfeld, no matter how bad the rumors get, he's a soldier, not a grump. ”

“I heard rumors, huh? ”

“Kuhaha! What a funny fellow! ”

Duke Romfel slammed my shoulder and exploded.

Who's your friend? I think I'm gonna break my shoulder.

I didn't know what Duke Romfel was going to do, but for me, I felt like the sick man had fallen asleep because he was leaving.

But you never figured out his true purpose.

“By the way, let me borrow one horse. ”

“Really?"

“The guy in the car got tired and ran away while he was panting. ”

Somehow, I felt like I only brought one body.

I instructed the servant to bring Phil and some food and healing potions along the way. A healing potion is also a gift in the sense that you should not tempt the poor horse.

The Duke of Rompel, who saw a solid brown horse, nodded satisfactorily.

“Good boy. I will repay your debt. ”

“I'm fine.”

“Well, isn't that right? About a pill. ”

Duke Romfel was naturally relentless, riding on a horse. Then he looked down at me and laughed.

“You still don't know why I'm here? ”

“I'm not sure. ”

“I'll teach you. You always keep the spirit of the earth at your feet. And I wondered if you could feel the power of water and fire in your son, and now it appears you can hide a spirit in your body. Am I right? ”

“ ……?! ”

I was surprised.

Duke Rompel is speaking as if he can sense the spiritual energy!

“You must have given me enough hints. ”

That reminded me of what Duke Romfel said.

“As I got older, I saw more and more. Since we have lived for 110 years, we can show people what we can't see. ”

“If you believe strongly in your imagination and are real, you will see what is invisible. It's a trick I've learned in my life. ”

Oh, my god.

He came to me to find out how to sense spiritual energy.

The hard-working Queens Blood tastes good, and it was for that purpose that Wundine meditated all night long.

“I was curious. I wanted to make sure that the young imperial inner circle really didn't have a plan for aesthetics to fear you." ”

Even the Grand Marquis of Giant could not detect the spiritual energy, so he had to be visually identified. That's why they only rushed to defend themselves when they were fighting me.

However, this 110-year-old error master succeeded in sensing the spirit's energy. In three days!

I had a cold sweat on my forehead.

“How long have you been a monster? ”

“It's been 70 years since I became a master for 110 years, so it's not surprising that I should be so skillful. I'm sorry I misused your generosity. So I will repay you in my own way. ”

“ ……., ”

“The safety of your family is assured by this Tom Romfel. Of course, I can't guarantee the life of your father and his second brother. ”

I hear threats in my ears.

I'm going to kill my father and brother Rick, and if I'm going to stop him, I want you to stop him.

“I'll see you then! Yippee!”

Duke Romfel jumped on the horse and started running.

I glanced back at him blindly.

There are many talented people alongside Emperor Kars, and it is treacherous to meet that monster.

Do you think dad and brother Rick can handle that monster duke?