3.

Since the elf envoy's visit to the mansion, I have begun preparing for a smooth departure as possible.

To do so, it was urgent to deal with the issue of the country's successor first.

If she left the house without a word, it was clear that the family would leave her behind after the Litten's death. You might just ask if you can put down your succession, but in the culture of the Kingdom of Croatia, this means insulation. It is absurd to give up the background of being a child of a great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather

It's certainly unexpected that Litten was in a state of affairs at this early date, but not at all unthinkable.

He died between 981 when I was possessed and 985 when the Great Depression was changed. It was difficult to specify precisely because of its wide range, but in the meantime, there was bound to be a change, and that was only now.

··관관The average life span of mankind in this worldview is similar to that of modern times, but I don't know why people in the Stroke family die so fast. Whether it's Forden himself, his wives, or his eldest son, Litten.

anyway

A little back in time, about two months before Litten collapsed. I stopped by the Liperta border once for full-scale work.

Of course, it is to meet the commander, Evel.

After some complicated procedures, I was able to meet my uncle who was working on the paperwork in the Oval Office. His eyes were glistening with guns, just like the last time he met them.

Evel asked me.

"What brought you here separately, Eden?"

I didn't answer right away and took a little time. It was to see if there was any change in Evel's character sheet.

[Level:54/54]

[Physical strength:17][muscle:20][Personnel:13]

[Magic:14][Mental:12][Sense:08]

[Shin, 신신··

There was one thing special about it.

It was a situation where the level had risen by one and filled all of its potential, but unlike the original Evel of history, the [spirit] ability has risen, not [muscle].

In fact, Evel's mind was originally quite high. To the point where I wonder why I couldn't awaken my own abilities. Due to the butterfly effect caused by the confrontation with me, it is possible to acquire at least one U-rated characteristic or skill in the world.

I opened my mouth.

"Not a big deal, but I'd like to ask you a question."

"You? You mean to me? That's funny.

Evel showed great interest in what I said.

take the momentum and bring it straight to the point.

"My uncle seemed to like my brother Riddle quite a bit."

"Well, yes. Unlike your half-bones, he's a hard-working kid, and I've personally taught him swordsmanship. What does that mean?"

"If anything goes wrong with Litten, the great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather,”

“·········”

After hearing my suggestion, Evell raises his eyebrows as if he is dumbfounded. Soon he put his pen down on the desk and said,

Didn't you say it was a matter of no. Does that mean you don't even care about the succession of the Empire?"

"Doesn't your uncle already know that? The fact that the Great Wall is not worth much to me."

I once revealed to Evel through a conversation in the training room that I was not interested in fighting for succession. Therefore, he would have easily noticed that I was not honored as an aristocrat of title, but had aspirations in a different direction.

Evel, who had been thinking for a while, opened his mouth.

"I personally don't think you're the best, but Riddle is certainly not a bad alternative. He has a strong personality, determination, and talent. It's a perfect lumber for the Grand Duke of Stroke."

"May I understand that you have accepted the proposal?"

"I'll ask you a question. I know you're not interested in the Anti-Aircraft. But why are you so obsessed with handing over the succession priority to your brother?"

"If anything happens to Litten, I'll be a little annoyed."

Evel was laughing.

"You make a loud noise when you hear it, Forden makes nothing of it. Well, that's good. It's a no-loss offer for me, so I'll say yes."

But.

Evel added.

"It's only a story when something goes wrong with Litten's personal life. His position as a father-in-law is unshakable. Maybe it's only you who can compete with him right now."

"That's enough."

Sadly for Ritten himself, it didn't take long for Evel to become Riddle's guardian.

4.

After Litten collapsed.

I went to visit Forden.

He reportedly stayed up all night staring at his eldest son lying dead on his bed, but he seemed to have no exaggeration when he seemed to have no exaggeration.

"···병문안이구나. Welcome, Aiden."

Forden spoke to me with a haggard air. He opens his mouth while looking at his father, who is not able to find his usual dedication or integrity.

"I'm careful to keep my mouth shut, but I'd like to discuss the plan of succession for the country."

"···아이덴. That's sudden."

He looked at me with sharp eyes.

He seems to be reprimanding the eldest son, saying, "If he really has a problem, he will have the right to succeed on his own. What's the rush?"

If you hear the first word, it seems like you're going to work on it in advance because I'm the next King anyway. But my intention is the exact opposite of what he thinks. If you procrastinate and hesitate, you will be nominated as successor.

"According to the precedent shown in the Croissant family, I, the first son of your second wife, is another eldest son. In other words, Riddle, who was born to his first wife, is like his second son. Now that Litten's like that, she's like a father-in-law."

"··뭐뭐뭐?"

Forden opened his eyes wide after hearing the unexpected story. It is understandable to be embarrassed that he is pushing his rival, Samnam, as his successor, rather than showing up for himself.

This is the justification I've prepared.

When Litten dies, the eldest son, who is "first wife-born," becomes none other than Riddle. In short, it is to be on an equal footing with me.

At first glance, it sounds like sophistry, but the cause of the aristocratic society is all about Yi Hyeon-ryeong and Bihyeong.

"Your Excellency, Evel Stroke Liperta, has already promised to be Riddle's guardian, and has expressed his willingness to support the child as the next king in the event of a discussion about his successor. If your Highness agrees, your successor is as good as confirmed.”

“···!”

Upon hearing this, Forden also seems to have noticed that he has no intention of becoming a king. Now that Evel has been brought in, the weight is as big as a curve. When Litten dies, the next Grand Duke becomes a Riddle.

" "·· 같 You seem to have been working under the water for a long time. Maybe it's something that's been going on since before it went wrong with Litten."

Mumbling, he asked me.

"···아이덴. I've been thinking since the moment you started to change one day. What the hell do you want to do?"

"It's a small goal that someone might laugh at, so I don't have to tell you anything."

It is an idea that only a fan fiction writer would change the contents of a favorite novel as I want.

It was quite a vague answer, so Forden doesn't seem to be quite convinced. Then, should I tell you a specific plan?

" "·다, however, I'm mindful of leading the clan after getting married first. It's only after that that that's when we start painting."

"Is it Clan? I got it. I'll think about the proposal, so get out of here."

"Excuse me."

Preparations for delaying succession priorities are roughly finished. Having finished my business, I stepped back to the second smoke field to focus on training again.

5.

On the evening of the day of the interview with Forden, someone came to my room. He was a young man with a slight impression of a horse.

"Long time no see, Confucius of Eden."

However, seeing how he acts, he seems to have met me before. Since I had never seen this man, it meant that he was an acquaintance of the former pig of Bing, the Iden.

No, wasn't he an outcast?

Did you have any friends other than Chesha?

"My lord, this young nobleman is Claude, heir to Count Levish. I used to hang out with you when you were in and out of entertainment."

In fact, Linia, who plays the role of my external hard drive, tipped me off.

"···덤으로 도련님께 돈을 꽤 많이 빌려주셨어요. It seems like you don't want to press for a loan because of the status of the Grandfather family, but it's better to settle your debt as soon as possible so that you don't get a book later."

Linia, who knows about my long-term plans, advised me so.

Credit becomes quite important to put yourself in the Clan in the future. If it's just a rumor that it's a "fool," it won't bother much outside the diplomatic and royal kingdoms, but if the fact that the money was taken away remains in a separate document, the story is a little different.

"The debt is about 5닢 in platinum."

Linia adds.

Fortunately, it's not that much money for me now. As I was wondering if I should pay off my debts on the spot, Claude told me.

"I've heard that Confucius has been working on sword training with his knights lately. However, it is also important to release the accumulated poison through proper entertainment. If you like, I'll go along with Confucius's past entertainment. Don't you think you should enjoy life enough before you get into a position of honor?"

I nodded absentmindedly.

And asked Claude.

"Come to think of it, I think I owe you some money.

"When I ran out of money on the gambling table, I offered Confucius a little bit of money. He will play an important role in this country in the future, and you will be able to pay him back soon."

I asked with a grin.

"Poon money? If you're so small, can you get rid of the loan card?"

"Ha-ha. No matter how much money it is, it's on credit. No matter how close Confucius and I are, we must be good friends. Only 다만·""

He continued with a slight pause.

"If you promise that you will value our Levitic family when discussing the matter after you become the monarch of the Gongguk in the future, the loan card will be fine. Is that all? I'm willing to show some sincerity on my part."

I said it euphemistically, but I'm trying to line up because I think I'm going to be the next king. I'll give you a little bribe to make sure you get your eye job.

I talked with a smile.

"Yes, I promise you I will if I rise to the throne."

Claud grinned at my definite answer.

Then he tore up the loan card on the spot, and held out something.

"Thank you for your time. This is a small gesture to Confucius, who will contribute greatly to the future development of his country."

"Yes, thank you."

I accepted his 'sincerity' and grinned. I wonder how he will react in a month or so.

In addition, this Claude seems to be quite wide-footed in the Gongguk or in the entertainment district of the Kingdom, and if so, he has a corner to use separately.

Before leaving the room, he told me.

"I'd like to release Confucius and Repentance in the near future. If you'd like to invite me, I'll take you to a great place, whether it's alcohol, gambling, or a girl."

"I'm afraid not. Because I live under the same roof with my fiancee, I can't go around in a place like that.

"Surely Confucius's marriage partner, the Duke of Eutland is a great beauty. I don't think I'll be able to see a pretty girl. Is it to win Young-ae's heart that you are focusing on training?"

"I won't give you an answer."

When I returned the moderately open answer, he seemed to understand it at will.

After that.

Litten's condition has only become more and more serious. When even the priest of the Life Church shook his head, saying, "There is no more chance," my stock price was literally sour among the aristocrats of the Gongguk.

I didn't bother to correct the rumor.

He will, too.

"From Baron Toller's family, Grand Duke of Eden. Oh, was that too early? I'm sorry. It's a small gift from the family to Confucius."

"From the family of Marquis Bamberg, ···"

"The Count of Methelstein, ··"

This is because aristocrats, who do not even know the situation behind the scenes, sent a lot of bribes with flattery. I smiled gladly and ate up all those sweet bribes.

'If I become King Gong, I will take good care of your family, so trust me and follow me.'

If I told you this around, everyone was dying of joy.

As a considerable amount of platinum piled up in the bag of money, the Stroke family, which had been scattered throughout the country, gathered together.

an end

c Furuba