The Marquis’ Eldest Son’s Lascivious Story

New Nelly Castle.

The castle, which is usually called "castle", has been looked up since its birth.Nearby, furthest place.

Few citizens would have stepped in.Previously, I had a meeting with a high-ranking official at a facility under the castle.

Today may make you proud for the rest of your life.

Still, I had no choice but to go home early.

If you look to the right, you see a high-ranking official, if you look to the left, you see a high-ranking official, even if you look at the front.That's New Nelly Castle, please.

Even though it was labeled a lunch party, I didn't know the taste of cooking at all.

"This luncheon will conclude the award."

I feel a little less nervous in the room about the words.

I can finally go home. Everyone, including me, would have thought so.

There were about a dozen top performers at the Trump Games who climbed the castle.Like me, climbing the castle must have been my first experience, and everybody was always shivering.I'm sure I was upset, too.

He was taken to the castle by officials in the morning, and the knights were awarded souvenirs individually, and high-ranking officials invited him to lunch in the castle.It was itself a prime honor as a citizen, but its nerves were shrinking.

"Vaina Chamber of Commerce Hakt"

Suddenly the name makes my head white.

It's as painful as if my heart had been gripped.I can't breathe because I'm nervous and I can't respond.

Fortunately, I wasn't the only one called.I'm followed by one or two names.

"... and finally, Vidaldo from Saint Maguaise.Four or more winners of the Best Award will move from room to room. "

The young man sitting next to me yesterday, Vi 'dard, turned his face at me.

I wonder if the young sama is finally coming?

... please don't say anything extra.I am not allowed to be disrespectful to my people.

I mean, I'm from St. Peter's.It's not what I heard yesterday at the bar...The Holy City is more famous, so you lied to get attention?After all, it seems that he worked in the Holy City and I don't think he will leave... but I feel it's too late to be disrespectful anymore.

"These people will give praise to young people personally.Be careful for a minute. "

... I didn't know you were really coming out.

I feel stupid that the indoor air is silent.

Four of you, this way.

Oops, you're crying out loud.I felt some envy in it.

They are already on their way home.I suppose you're relieved to drop us off because you think it's someone else.

Young Master at the castle of New Nellie... I can't believe you're a nobleman.My knees seemed to tremble so much that I couldn't even get up.

The high-ranking officials looking at me hurried me out of the luncheon room, moving my feet desperately.

Of the three best people waiting there, two had a terrible, steep look.I think I have the same face.

"This time, I'm looking forward to seeing you."

Only one, Vi 'dard, seemed the same as yesterday.

Taken by high-ranking officials, four civilians, including me, go down the hallway.

When will we get to the destination? That's all I have on my head, and I can't afford to look around.Hold the souvenir handed over with both hands.Words like dropping items received directly from knights.

When we realized it, we were standing in front of a big door.

Door feels heavy when seen from metal.Is there a window over here?

The high-ranking official who led us away from the scene was summoned by an old gentleman who came along the way.Only the maids in this castle are holding it a little further away.

Anyway, it's horrible to see. But I want to get through this much sooner than I'm being harassed by waiting.... this may be how it feels to wait for a sinner to be sent to the execution table.

When I waited silently for a while, a middle-aged man standing next to me saw me.He has won the best prize in the seven-line division.

Was his name definitely Tamfa?I can hardly remember the name because the Chamber of Commerce is more famous.

"Do you know who just took the high-ranking officials?"

Tamfa whispers softly.

I think it is referring to the old gentleman just now.Of course I don't know who it is.

With my attitude, Tamfa seemed to know the answer and kept on speaking.

It's Tesh from House Lugon.

House Lugon knows.

Knight Rugon is a knight involved in running the city, so you won't know.

"Don't you know?"

"No, I know the Lugons....."

I don't want my maid in the corner getting mad at me for slapping me in the mouth.Even though the high-ranking officials are absent now, it is troublesome to be told later.

"I don't think you know how to say that.Mr. Tesh's mother is Mr. Pollet. "

"... that Pollette, who served as the servant of the Goku Rei?"

The ancestral Daisan jumped out of the city and went on a journey when he was young.And the name of the female servant who accompanied me is Pollet.

The story is a play, and I've seen it in the city's theater several times.Many people know it if it's a citizen.

"Ah, that's Miss Pollet.It seems that the Rugons have been entrusted with the rightful son of the Daisho, thanks to the achievements of the Western legs. "

It was purely interesting how drama and story events were connected to reality.Civilians and nobles still live in different worlds.

Nevertheless, I know that very well.Tamfa is the owner of a leading business association in the city, but he may normally be involved with the city's upper echelons.

I was a little envious of it.The feeling of wanting to do business on such a big stage is still smoking deep in my heart.

"In other words, the fact that Tesh is moving means that Young Master will definitely appear first, right?"

"... that's what I mean."

Speaking ahead of the line, Tamfa looked at the ceiling after showing a boring expression.

I interfered with my old man's knowledge pride.You told me everything, but I may have done something a little wrong.

"Well, let's be careful of each other's rudeness.... when I saw you, you seemed fine. "

What, is this really what I wanted to say?

Whatever the owner of one of the city's leading merchants, it's over if you piss off the aristocrats.Worst case scenario, I'll send it to the Family Execution Table.

Whatever your mistakes are, I want you to give up on other people's involvement.I know that feeling very well.

Am I going to be okay? That's good. "

"Oh, the young man who went to the other room was in danger."

I'm going to a separate room, young man... Vidaldo.

Apparently, Vidald wanted to hand the offering directly to Young Master, and he negotiated it directly with a senior official.As a result, he was taken to a separate room while he was on the move, separated from us.She hasn't come back yet.

"... maybe it's already been disposed of."

Tamfa's jokes are not very funny.

Because it could really be disposed of.

"Mr. Tamfa, it's not funny."

It seemed like the same thing, and the other best old lady cut her lips off.

"Oh, excuse me, Celef."

This old lady is wealthy by nature.If you look at Tamfa, who has the attitude of being a good customer, you can see that very well.

It is kind of a joke that the city's wealthy people win the best prize in the richest division of the Trump Games.

However, naturally so.Few people in the city possess cards at the time of the tournament.Most businesses and wealthy people have reached out to improve their memories from officials, or to sell their charms.It was inevitable that the top graders would have merchants like me, Tamfa, and rich people like Celeph.

... I don't know about Vidaldo. I feel like I just bought it because it seems interesting.

With that in mind, the footsteps rang from afar.The high-ranking officials are back.

Tamfa and Celeph murmured as if nothing had happened.I followed suit and waited for my arrival.

Several high-ranking officials returned, but there was no sign of Vidaldo.

"I'm going into the hallway now."

A heavy door opened, and we entered afraid.

Young Master isn't here yet.I think it's coming.

Confirm your standing position as directed by a senior official, and I, Tamfa, and Celeph lay side by side at equal intervals with their knees and hands on the floor.

With the attitude of welcoming you, we just kept our mouths shut and waited for Young Master to appear.

... my knees don't hurt.

I realized such a boring thing after a while on my knees.Normally, your knees are numb on a cold, hard floor, but you can see here that it's covered with expensive carpets that don't make it bitter.

I felt like a high-ranking official was moving behind me, but I couldn't look back, so I kept the same attitude.

While doing so, I clearly felt the indoor air change.Is it due to the consciousness of high-ranking officials?

"You'll see the young man.Get down and welcome me. "

Tension rose suddenly.

I'm already lying down, but I'm going to lay down my heart and consolidate my posture.He turned his gaze to the floor and avoided looking at the young master who was coming.

I hear little footsteps.

I looked at the floor and waited for a voice to be heard.

"Young people, these three will be participants in the New Year's Trump Games and will be particularly successful among them.The one who won the most victories in each event.... "

I heard a gavel against the words of explanation spoken by a high-ranking official.

It sounds like a boy. The Lord of this voice, young master?

"From the right, we are the richest, the seventh, and the best without baba."

Who won the best prize for poker and neurasthenia?Don't ask questions like that.

While we are refraining, we will explain that the award was completed in the morning and that lunch was conducted.

As they came to an end, the voice of the high-ranking officials turned towards us.

"Face up."

Move your neck slowly and carefully to avoid rudeness.

The view that was only visible on the floor gradually turned towards the front.There was a boy sitting in a chair between a high-ranking official and an old gentleman.

... this boy is Young Master, Quoldenze Wilk.

"Did you guys enjoy the tournament?"

I didn't know you had words all of a sudden...!I am also trying to listen to civilians.

But I can't answer that.Sometimes it's scary, but it's familiar and rude to answer easily.

"... I can't respond lightly when I ask.Seven guys in the middle of it.Answer me. This is an order. "

Okay, it's not me.

And I'm sorry about Tamfa, but this is still better.It would be rude not to answer if I were told so far, so I should be able to speak freely.

"Haha, let me answer.It's a trumpet tournament... but I've enjoyed it a lot already.No, not just me, but all the participants, all the citizens who came to watch the game.I don't recall such an exciting event.Moreover, I felt that this opportunity to climb the castle was the best honor for my Midonno Chamber of Commerce. "

Disgusting praise, strong and weak voice is good.Tamfa's story is mild and conveys that he is accustomed to answering with you.

"Well, what about the babble drawer next door?"

Me!?

"Ha... yes! I really enjoyed it."

Are you able to speak properly?

Didn't I say something strange?

My head and words are tight, and I don't know what I'm talking about.

While I regret my remarks, the same question continues to flow to Celeph.I thought I was going to ask everyone from the beginning.

I thought that was the end of a question from a nobleman.However, Young Master asked the following questions as soon as he heard Zelev's thoughts.

The second question is in the order of Celeph, me, and Tamfa.

As we speak, we move from questions to interactions that are closer to conversations.Of course, there is a difference in status between aristocrats and civilians, so it is not enough to call it a conversation.

I was talking to you, but Young Master seemed interested in how cards are handled among citizens.

"Hmm, are you playing with cards like that?That's interesting.How do you know better, Tesh? "

When I talked about the popular way of playing in the union, I was eaten unexpectedly.Since the old people of the union liked to think about it on their own, I honestly don't want to tell the aristocrats about it... but when I see the interesting state of Young Master, I have no choice but not to talk about it.

Speaking of nobles, it seems like a normal boy to talk like this.Do nobles play cards?

I don't know if the tension is relieved or if I am too nervous to exceed my limit, but I think I was able to explain it well without grasping it.

"... I see, under the castle, there's a play I don't know about."

Young Master saw the old gentleman, Tesh, standing nearby.

"New play is something that excites me.It will be understandable to all of you who demonstrated your strength at the Trump Games.... that's why I have a little fun. "

When Young Master said so, the high-ranking official behind him started moving.

A large desk and two legged chairs are placed between us and Young Master, and the maid puts something on it.We can't see what it is with our knees on the floor.

What's excitement? What the hell is it going to be?

"Quiet."

One of the high-ranking officials stood next to the desk and pointed his hand at us.Drink us upset.

"Those who have achieved outstanding results in the Trump Games will be given the opportunity to challenge young people."

Now get up, the high-ranking official signaled with his hand.We stand quietly on our knees off the floor.

My gaze increased, but I don't know the identity of the object on the desk.Because it was hidden in cloth.

"This is a comparison of wisdom.Depending on their ingenuity and inspiration, it's not a dream to get more rewards. "

The maid stepped closer to the desk and put his hand on the cloth to match the words of the high-ranking official.

"This battle is titled..."

The maid removes the cloth.

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On the desk was a beautiful box without a lid and a pile of sparkling gold coins.

Unexpectedly, my gaze becomes nailed.The words of a high-ranking official explaining that games meant play were hardly remembered.

"There are 100 Christian gold coins here."

He took a breath.

All these gold coins piled up on the desk are said to be Christian gold.Nobles, knights, owners of big shops may be familiar with this, but small businesses like ours have a lot of money to deal with.

"Get ready."

As instructed by a senior official, the maid carefully carries the gold coins on the desk into the box.The sound of metal rubbing resonated well in the quiet hall.

"It's over."

That's what the maid says and goes back.

"Now this box contains 100 Christian gold coins."

A high-ranking official makes the box a little diagonal to make the contents visible to us.There were gold coins shining in there. [M]I nodded unconsciously.

"Challenger is here."

Then another high-ranking official appears.Does that mean you'll be a challenger?

The high-ranking official sat on a chair at a desk in a box.And the high-ranking official who is explaining sits in the chair sitting opposite him.The two high-ranking officials came to face each other with their desks between them.

"The challenger takes the gold out of this box.You can take up to three at a time. "

In line with the words, a high-ranking challenger took three gold coins out of the box and showed us.

"If the opponent takes the gold coin, it will be replaced.This time we have to take the gold. "

The senior explainer put his hand in the box and took out the gold and showed it to me.I have a Christian gold coin in my hand.

"You must take at least one gold coin out of the box."

The two high-ranking officials placed the gold coins in their hands on their desks.Senior challenger holds three copies, senior explainer holds one.

"Repeat the same thing alternately from the box until the gold is gone."

Again, the high-ranking challenger took the gold out of the box and put it at hand.He took out two of them this time.Then the turn shifts to the senior officer of the explainer.

One, two, three, two, three, two, one, three... and the two high-ranking officials pull the gold out of the box and leave it in their hands.At first, I slowly showed the turn of hands, but it got faster and faster along the way, and gold coins were taken out of the box one after the other.

After dozens of shifts, the high-ranking challenger stopped moving with his hands in the box.

"The one who took the last one... the 100th Christian gold coin is the one who is truly greedy."

The challenger takes out three gold coins and turns the box upside down.

None of the gold coins fell on the floor. I think all 100 were removed from the box.

"Truly greedy, that is, the winner of the greedy game."

The high-ranking challenger, who had the 100th gold coin, put his hand on the pile of gold coins that he had at hand.

"The winner can get all the gold he has."

I'm kind of thirsty.

The winner can get gold... he said we were given a chance to try.

Do you think I might get that kind of gold...?

The high-ranking challenger, who had no reason to know my expectations, calmly counted the mountains at hand.

"54, 55, 56.... I took 56 Christian gold coins out of the box.If I were a true challenger, I could get 56 Christian gold coins and leave the castle. "

I'm stunned.

56 Christian gold coins.That's a lot of money. If that's all, we can reach out to a much bigger business.

... but isn't it dangerous?The winner may be, but what happens to the loser?

Then, the losing explainer's senior official stood up from the chair without touching the gold coins in his hand.

"The loser leaves the castle without getting anything."

I wish I hadn't been punished in particular.

If I was told to pay the lost gold as a fine, my life would be over.

"... that's all. Any questions?"

You and the opponent alternate to take 100 gold coins.You can take up to three sheets at a time, and you must take at least one.If you hold the last 100 sheets, you will be the winner and you will receive the gold coins you have taken so far...

It's not that simple, it's not that hard.

Tamfa and Celeph seem to understand.He nodded at each other face to face.

You must have received no questions about the move, and the young lady who had enjoyed watching opened her mouth again.

"What do you think, you're going to jump?I'll give you a hundred gold coins. "

Certainly, my heart was boiling.

I even feel like my sleeping ambitions have begun to move.

After that, we waited elsewhere until the game was ready, while the high chest sounded stronger.

Guided by high-ranking officials, it was a small waiting area in the corner between the eyes.Simple construction just surrounded by curtains doesn't seem like a permanent space.

The waiting area was not narrow with me, Tamfa, and Celeph in it, but the outside could not be seen with the curtain in the way.

Why wait in a place like this?

"The first challenger, Celeph."

I heard a high-ranking official outside the curtain.

The order of the challenge is Celeph, Tamfa, and me.Before I moved to the waiting area, I was asked who would try first, but I was reluctant to talk to each other, so Young Master decided to come out in turn from the right.

I'm glad it wasn't the first one, but the last one is a little worried.It would have been better if I had the second one.

"Come on."

Guided by a high-ranking official who emerged from the opening of the curtain, the entrance to the waiting area, Celeph went out.

I don't know what's beyond the curtain, but only Celebrity's tense atmosphere was conveyed.

"One hundred Christian gold coins is also gorgeous...."

In this place, a small voice would not reach me, and Tamfa whispered, pointing to the curtain as if to insist.

"Even if we can't do all 100, we might be able to target 50."

Close to Tamfa, I answered with as little a voice as possible.

I wanted to succeed in this challenge more than to be angry at senior officials.I would like to exchange opinions with Tamfa now anyway.

"If we can take three large pieces at the beginning and adjust them well at the end, we might win a big win.It's a game to test how greedy you are. "

I see.

That's why they named it the Greed Game.

It's called cards, young master seems to like new play

When I said so, Tamfa looked at me with a strange face.

"Well, you're thinking of playing with civilians... hmm?What, you didn't notice?That young lady is playing the greed game. "

I thought you were dealing with a high-ranking official.

No way. With the nobles?

But Tamfa seemed convinced of the idea.

It is said that the purpose of delimiting the curtain by creating such a waiting area is to prevent civilians and nobles from appearing to play at the same table other than ourselves.

"Well... okay... please..."

"... ahh, let's have some fun"

And to prove it, I heard Celeph and the young boy from behind the curtain.Tamfa and I keep our mouths shut without talking, and we listen together.

"... take it first or take it later.I'll let you choose who you want. "

Young lady's voice.

Apparently you can choose between the first and the second.And Celebrity seemed to have chosen the lead.

"Beginning is a strong thing.Now, how many do you want? "

Celebrity's voice is too small to hear.

You must be nervous. I can only hear sounds that I don't know if they're words or roars.

"Hmm... the first three pieces are as greedy as the name of the greedy game."

I think it is natural to make the first three pieces because we need to earn gold coins at the beginning.

"Good courage, then I will honor that courage and take only one."

It seems that Celebrity got three pieces and Young Master got one Christian gold coin.Unfortunately, I can only judge by my voice here.

The exchange of gold coins continues while we eavesdrop desperately.

Based on what Young Master Young Master said from time to time, it seems that Celeph is aiming to get even three sheets.

How much time will it take?

It was a game that felt very long, but eventually the time came to end.

"Ah...!"

It was Celebrity's voice.

Four pieces left. Come on, take one or three.Fufufu, it looks like you've made a lot of adjustments at the end, but it's been a waste of time. "

"Oh my god...."

And soon, the voice of a high-ranking official announcing the end of the game echoes in the room.Subsequently, I heard a faint click of gold coins.

"... the challenger has 68 gold coins."

Sixty-eight! It was quite a greedy old lady.

"But the challenger couldn't get the 100th gold coin.If you are not truly greedy, you will not win, and you will not get gold.... the challenge is over, step back. "

A little after hearing the words, Celeph returned to the waiting area.Apparently, they're here to collect the souvenirs they left here.

Were you rather exhausted in the game with Young Master? He didn't even seem to have the strength to speak to us. He was led by one of the high-ranking officials and left between his eyes.

"Next Challenger, Tamfa"

"... yes."

Now the tamfa comes out.

Then a young man entered the waiting room to replace him.

"Hi."

It was a Vi 'dard that was sent to a separate room.He looked like he was in good shape.

"Are you okay?"

Keep your face close and keep your mouth shut with your hands.

My intention to "speak quietly" seemed to have been conveyed, and Vi 'dard responded with the same volume.

"I understand you brought the offering.At first, she had a bitter face.They say things are carried by officials. "

No, it wasn't about offerings, but about reprimands...Well, you know what? I think he's okay.

"So, are you asking what you're going to do?"

"I heard from an official in a separate room."

That won't be a problem.

But Vidaldo put his hand on his chin.

"... but I wonder what the young sama said.I want to know who he is. "

Tell me what kind of interaction took place in this room, Vidaldo says.He told me that he would talk as much as he wanted after he got back from the castle, but he persisted.... if you refuse like this, your voice will grow louder.

"I was nervous, so I just remembered..."

So I told them everything I could remember, including conversations with young people, explanations of the game by senior officials, and interactions during the game.

Fortunately, Tamfa seems to be selling his own business association to Young Master, so the game didn't start very well.

"Hee, you can choose between the first and the second.... you've been given a chance. "

"The first challenger chose a lead.The second one that starts now.... "

Then a voice was heard from the other side of the curtain.

"As a greedy game, I want to be greedy.I definitely want to get started..... "

"Same as the challenger earlier.Now it's time to entertain or see the truly greedy. "

Apparently, Tamfa chose first.

Three pieces first.... it's a big game, so I'll keep it down to one for a long time. "

Hearing the young lady's voice, Vidaldo exhaled.

"The challenger loses."

What are you talking about...?

It's the first time, and there are only four gold coins out of the box.

Don't you see?

He looked at me confused and asked, and continued.

"There's a way to win this game."

In the words of Vi 'dard, I bow my neck.

Must win?

"Yes, it's a must-win. It's a simple number problem."

While saying so, the challenge continues beyond the curtain.

As far as I'm concerned, it's better to fight Tamfa.I wanted to listen to you, but Vi 'dard kept talking without thinking about how we feel.

"What were the winning conditions for this game?"

Too confident, I will focus only a little on him.

You're gonna take the 100th gold coin.

"Yes, if you take the 100 sheets, you win.In short, if you take the zero, you win. "

I had no idea what you were talking about.

Vi 'dard looks satisfied, but perhaps he thinks this is the end of the explanation.

"I have no idea what that means."

"Why?"

"Nobody understands what I'm saying."

I noticed it halfway because of the halfway explanation.

I turn my consciousness completely towards Vidaldo.He went on in an astonishing tone.

"Well then, if you take the 96th gold coin and hand it over to the opponent, you'll win. At the time you take the 96th gold coin, there are four left in the box.No matter how many they take, we can get the 100th. "

When the opponent gets one, there are three gold coins left in the box.If you take three cards in your turn, you win.

When the opponent gets two pieces of gold, two pieces of gold are left in the box.If you take two cards on your turn, you win.

When the opponent gets three pieces of gold, there is only one left in the box.Win if you take one at your turn.

Then the 100 gold coins will definitely be yours.In fact, Celebrity was pushed into that state and lost.

"... well, I guess I can see that."

I mean, that's what I mean.

"No, keep explaining."

"... the same. I wonder what I can do to get the 96th one I'm sure of winning."

I wanted to tell you all about it, but I was a little interested, so I thought I'd think about it myself.

How do I take the 96th...?

Should they take the 95, 94, 93?That way, you can take the 96th one on your own, like the 100th one just now.

In other words, just push the 95, 94 and 93 pieces against the other person.

... that means we can take the 92nd gold coin and give it to the opponent.Since we can only take up to three copies, if we take the 92nd and hand over the number, the opponent will have to grab one of the 93, 94, or 95 copies.

"... the 92nd?"

"That's right. How many copies do I have to take to take the 92nd?"

I don't change my mind. I'm going to press the 91st, 90th, 89th, so I'm going to take the 88th.

"88"

"Yes, next"

84, 80, the number gradually decreases.I quickly realized that if I gave it this far, I would only have to draw four.

This is still a merchant's handkerchief, I can do this kind of arithmetic without any problems.

"24, 20, 16, 12, 8, 4, 0"

"Look, if you take the zero, you win, right?"

That being said, I was in trouble.And while I was making my deductions, I kind of lost track of it.

What do you mean, you're gonna take the zero?

Um, I don't know... basically, I need to take the 96th one to get the 100th one...

In the meantime, let's ignore the number zero. Just take the number four. Taking the number four should mean the same thing as taking the number 96.

"If you take the fourth one, you will win... is the back hand the must-win?"

"That's the way it is."

You can't go first to get the fourth gold coin.You can take up to three gold coins at a time.

So you can give the first one to Young Master and take one, two or three.That way, I can take the fourth gold coin.

"... ah"

So I understood the meaning of the word "take the 0th piece."

Choosing the back hand can also be said to mean "not taking gold coins."In a sense, you can say, "I took the zero."

Let's say Young Master gave up first hand and was taken, for example, one sheet.Then I'll take three.Then it would be me who took the fourth gold coin in total.

No matter how many cards your legitimate son brings next, if we move to take the eighth card... we should be able to take up to the 96th card.

There were four gold coins left in the box when I took the 96th one.Whether Young Master takes one or two or three, I can hold the 100th gold coin of victory.

... oh? Is this really a must win?

"Maybe, if I take the back, the young sama will get three first."

"Why is that?"

"To see if you know how to win this game.If you really understand how it works, you'll win if you take the fourth.That's why I can only take one.So I can see that the challenger who took back the three just somehow chose the back hand. "

That's right.

Grabbing the fourth one will be a victory.You can never take it off.

"On the next turn after taking the fourth one, the young sama should take another three gold coins.But I can only take one to get the eighth one.This goes all the way to the 100th one.Can someone who doesn't know how it works endure it? "

I thought that was impossible.

The amount of gold you take out of the box is the winning prize.Three gold coins are taken in front of you, but there is no fool like taking one gold coin at a time without any basis.

"Humblely pick the back hand and collect only one gold coin at a minimum.A game in which such an abnegation wins.I named it a greedy game. "

Certainly.

I think it's a twisted name rather than a sharp one.

... and yet, I don't know how to get to the bottom of the game right away.Behind his appearance, this man, Vi 'dard, seems quite wise.

I lost, too.

It was Tamfa who suddenly called out.

Apparently the game was over while Vi 'dard and I were talking.He was also depleted by the challenge to the nobility, and as soon as he retrieved the souvenirs he had left here, he left.

"Next Challenger, Hakt"

Calling my name, I move to the corner of the curtain.A high-ranking official stood there.

The Vi 'dard is likely to be the last challenger due to his late arrival.I left the waiting area thanking him for teaching me how to win.

"Sit in the chair in front of you."

Following instructions from a senior official, I sat on a chair placed at the entrance.

Christian gold coins are neatly arranged on the desk.The golden glow is bright. There are 10 columns of 10 pieces in a row, so I found 100 Christian gold coins here.

With the must-have method, we can get this part and go home....When I thought so, I felt a high heartbeat different from tension.

"There's only two of you left. You're a baboon."

Tesh pulled the chair and Young Master sat down.

"Now, let's have some fun.What about the turn? "

A nobleman. A nobleman...!

No, I have to talk. We have to pick the winner!

"... please, behind me..."

From my point of view, the senior official standing to the left carefully put the gold coins in the box.

In the meantime, I said thanks and greetings.The only thing I could think of was choosing the back hand, and I was about to lose it. It's dangerous.

However, when I talked to Young Master Trump earlier, it seemed that I had a little room in my heart.I think even the noble opponent was able to speak properly after that.

"We've got 100 pieces."

A box is placed in the middle of the desk.

From this position, I can't see everything because of the angle problem, but I can't just stretch out my neck and peek.Well, you don't have to wonder if there's any gold in there.

A rectangular box made of red wood is painted with gold and silver workmanship and flowers.Without gold coins, this box alone is going to be quite a fortune.

"I'm ahead of you because I chose the back.Now let's take three cards worthy of the name of the game and greedy. "

... Vi 'dard was right!

It crushes your body and mind with desperate intentions that make you feel happy.We cannot fail here.

Well then, I'll take one.

The fourth one.

I grasped the fourth lead to victory and put it on my desk and in front of my belly.

Pushing the fifth, sixth and seventh cards against Young Master, I aim for the next winning number, the eighth.

"Huh? Is it okay to have one? It's absurd.Then I'll take three more. "

Three more! That's exactly what I expected.

... hey, I'm sweating. We have to calm down.

This brings the total number of gold coins removed from the box to seven.One to get the eighth gold coin in total. Just take one out of the box.

Become Abnegation, self.

One Christian gold coin at a time is enough money.If I were greedy to get three here, Young Master would come back to take back the number of must-win pieces.So don't be greedy for a second.

Abnegation is a must for greed games.

I took a gold coin while being careful not to slip my fingers with sweat.

The eighth gold coin in total will fit with me.The cumulative amount of gold I have earned is now two.

Next, Young Master has three pieces, I have one, three, one, three... and the gold coins are decreasing.

Do Tesh and senior officials know that I know how to win?I glanced at it, but there was no change in expression or attitude.

... it shouldn't be wrong.

If we keep doing this, we can win. You should be able to.

Get the 52nd gold coin from the box.

I have thirteen gold coins in my hand.

Get the 56th gold coin from the box.

I have fourteen gold coins in my hand.

Get the 60th gold coin from the box.

I have fifteen gold coins in my hand.

... I think I'm losing my mind.

At this point, we know that we will receive fifteen Christian gold coins.

Fifteen Christian gold coins. Fifteen.Fifteen Christian Gold Coins! I can't believe you gave me this much money for free!And there's still room for more!

With this much money, we should be able to expand our current business.You can then buy thick-haired rabbits that are considered rare or rare.I would also like to see a thick-haired rabbit that I like to play with in the west.

While suppressing the growing excitement, I took the seventy-two gold coins out of the box.Victory is now.

As long as Young Master keeps taking three, I'll take only one.You don't have to think about anything anymore.

Dreams and hopes swell indefinitely.

There is no need to calculate.

Is it because I can afford it?

"Ah...."

I inadvertently saw the boy sitting in front of me.... I saw it.

A vibrantly dyed costume made in New Nellie silk.

Blue and beautiful hair like a beautifully arranged spring sky, and tight fingertips to take gold coins...

Nobility.

Yes, this boy is noble.

I will reign even higher among the knights who rule the city of New Neighbourhood... a true clan of lords.Mr. Young Master...

A presence that can easily kill civilians in one mood, one gaze...

What's the matter? It's your turn.

"Hahi... yes! I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

... is that good?

My body dyes cold.

It was fear.

I pinched the gold coins to hide my trembling fingertips.

Heavy.

Only one Christian gold coin feels heavy enough to be pulled by your fingers.

I managed to declare the number of copies taken and gave the watch to Young Master.

We are close to victory.

... but is it really good?

"Abnegation. Isn't there only one piece you just took?"

Her chest tightened like her heart was crushed.

Young lady's face smiles.An innocent smile like enjoying this game.

But... is that really true?

He said the greed game was just a pleasure.

But even though it's a game, is it really good for the civilians to beat the nobles themselves?

... I don't know.

Beheading blamed for rudeness... I can't say that's not true...

Perhaps the other challengers thought about it and deliberately lost...?The wealthy Celebrity and the luxurious Tamfa... it's no wonder they were deliberately defeated.

The Vi 'dard quickly discovered it was a must, and everyone realized it just because they were retarded....

I was happy with the method of winning, but is this... good?

Behind my desire to temporarily interrupt the match, the number of gold coins is decreasing.

Every time each other's hands move, the time comes to settle mercilessly.

I wonder why Vi 'dard taught me how to win.Maybe I was an exam.

Was I the one experimenting to make sure the civilians were okay with victory over the nobles...?

I'm scared.

If you buy a big disappointment, you may be joined not only by me but also by your family.

Should I choose victory even if I risk it?

I have 20 Christian gold coins on hand right now...

It's a lot of money. It's a lot of money in my eyes...

But to get this, you have to bet.

In order to grasp the future of hope, we must overcome the possibility of destruction.

Box.

The myth of Pandora's box comes to mind.

This box contains hope and misfortune.

Is it okay to reach out...?

What you get is the hope of a lot of Christian gold coins...

If you're unlucky, it's a scourge of killing all the clan members...

The more terrible the bet is, the more I...

Can I be greedy?

"………………………………………………………… ah"

I sweated on my desk.

"Ahh... ah, one at a time, the prize money is... small... ku..."

The answer is no.

"... here, I want to be greedy and take three gold coins..."

I can't be that greedy.

You can't be such a fool or a great jewel that you want to get gold coins from your life to your balance.

You knew I was a man who couldn't open a box.

Abnegation is a game that wins.

You said that from the beginning.The winner of this game is the "truly greedy."

It's not me.

"... I see."

The eighty-eighth, which was necessary for victory, will be pulled out with Young Master's beautiful fingers.When I saw it, I felt the sweat on my back suddenly became cold.

My defeat is now confirmed.

After that, I pulled out three pieces at a time.I had no choice but to leave this place early.

Of course, it was Young Master who took the 96th card, which was confirmed as victory.

"My victory."

"Za, I'm sorry..."

Then Young Master said in a volume that I could only hear.

"I'm so sorry."

It was a discouraging voice.

Maybe it was too much for me.Young Master didn't care about winning or losing... or maybe he wanted someone to notice how it works.

If that were the case, I might have felt more uncomfortable knowingly losing...

What should I do?

Would it be better to make a little excuse?

But Mr. Tesh and other high-ranking officials said, "Stay back."

Having finished my greeting, I stood up in my chair.

"Um... I'm going back for my souvenir..."

Pointing to the waiting area, I ask.

The high-ranking official who was cleaning up the match told him to stop and pick it up quickly.

My whole body felt terribly heavy, but I forced it back to the waiting area.

"Why did you lose? You won."

"Gh...."

The Vi 'dard who was waiting in the waiting area seemed to be in pure doubt.

Now that I have escaped in confrontation with the threat of life, I cannot answer it satisfactorily.

"Sometimes it doesn't work as calculated."

"Really? Sort of.Now it's my turn. "

That breathtaking tone doesn't seem to change.

I was going to advise him, but I had a hunch that it was unnecessary.He would have won against Young Master without worrying about anything.

"Oh, do it with all your heart. For me, the greed game... was different.Abnegation is no game to win.Only a truly greedy man can break through it... and bring home the gold coins... "

Young Master and Vidaldo are going to fight, so I need to leave early.

There were three souvenirs on the chair, so I checked and took one of them.

"I don't know, but the truly greedy wins...."

I felt an atmosphere in the voice that reminded me of a boy who planned a prank.

Well then, why don't I get a little greedy, too?As the young sama wished. "

My head was already exhausted.But I was still worried about what Vi 'dard said.I wanted to know what the man who came up with the idea of winning was going to say.

"... what does it mean to be greedy?"

"It's no big deal. It's boring, isn't it?That's why we're going to have so much fun here. "

It seemed so much fun that I didn't think I was holding back a match that cost dozens of gold coins.

And he declares to me.

I have 100 gold coins to take home.