Tower of Karma

"Hiu."

Silver is brilliant as it cleaves the mornings.

"Shit, heh, let's do it"

At first, let's look at the techniques in the book. I was just imitating them. Fix one book, two, three, ten, the more established your own martial arts you know. Broad and deep into the world of books, he has practiced and made roundabout choices. Hence...

"Ha!"

Beautiful, reasonable. This is William's sword. It is a collection of knowledge and practice.

William trains his sword at a time when no one is there. Late night and early morning. It is a habit that has been going on since it was Al, a routine that has never rested on a rainy day, a snowy day or even a stormy day.

…………

Without staring at it, William had noticed.

"Hmm."

Plunge a good sweat and point your gaze at 'there'. The shadow disappeared from the window in a hurry.

"... I don't think it would be such fun to watch."

This has happened every time in the last few days. The first day was in the expatriate state of visiting Carl, Einhardt, and even Laurent, but Einhardt and Laurent didn't bother to see until they woke up early in the morning, and Carl tries to train with them, but they sleep when they realize both morning and night. The rest of us...

(Rutgard…)

I never looked at him properly once from the first face to face, and as William, he was also a difficult opponent to deal with. I think so. I'm purposefully stealing a look at William until I wake up early in the morning. Perhaps the person is unaware of being noticed.

(He said it was familiar. What are you thinking?)

As William is out of sight, his gaze snaps back. William continued to pretend not to notice once, feeling the gaze he received on his back at the billionaire.

(Well, for the last time today, If you care, you lose)

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"Then I'll go and come!

Carl says goodbye to his family well. Laurent waved with Nico, and Einhardt looked at him once, and Rutgard lay down on his face with his feet.

"William, take care of yourself."

"Thank you for your concern"

William bowed his head deeply. Einhardt has no interest in William, nor does he try to gaze at him. Even as William, it is easier to feel dry.

(The problem is…)

Once William turned his gaze, he was intertwined with the gaze he felt from earlier.

"Hiya!?

It's also about the moment, the gaze is quickly removed.

(… Rutgard, that's it)

It's no longer the norm, but Rutgard was staring at William. That's not grand either, only in the form of stealing. And when we gaze at each other, they deviate. When removed, the gaze again after a while - repeatedly.

(What are you really thinking...... I have no idea)

Pushing into his complex inner mind, William was piercing his faceless expression.

"Oh, and if you say so, Rutgard wants to give you something."

Rutgard is frightened by Laurent's words. He slid under his mojo and brother and handed him a necklace with a pale gem shining in the center. Carl's face becomes brighter.

"Wow, it's a sapphire. And when you put it in the light...... I knew it!

William is also so beautiful that he blinds his eyes. Even more beautiful in the light. The light of the Six Articles shines like stardust, and it was such a wonderful gem that I had never seen William in commerce. Moreover, the goldsmiths surrounding it are delicate and Reimi. I have no idea how much I'm going to pay.

"Star sapphire. Is that all right, Father? This is for sale, right?

"I bought the stones and the decorations are Rutgard. Well, it's a amulet, and if you don't play it for a little while, you think it's going to be less profitable."

Play it for a bit. William's face was distorted for a moment by the words. That jewel, if you sell it, is a substitute for buying an Arkas house. Exactly. This is a little short of buying a house in the aristocratic district, but it's still a rigid story.

Can you really build a bigger house?

Even if it is noble, it is not a substitute that can be bought to the point of bouncing a bit. Well, if it's my son's first line, maybe I won't prepare it.

(... First Platoon, well, first Platoon. The usual skirmishes in Laconia differ in character this time as a battlefield. A skirmish garrison. Oh, sure, you don't need a substitute.)

Thinking that's hard,

"Ah, no."

Before I realized it, Rutgard was by William's side. Bitter William. In response, Rutgard is frightened.

"Hey, what is it, Master Rutgard?"

I see William pulling his face about the rash and laughing as Laurent dulls.

"You said you had something you wanted to give me. That's for you. Of course, the design is made by Rutgard."

Rutgard gave it away all the while staring at the ground.

"Come on, give me a break, will you?

William stares at it with amazement. The voice I uttered was trembling.

"Are you upset?

"Yes, no!? Instead, you can't suddenly receive such expensive things!

It's right in front of William. It's a crimson gem. The surrounding area is surrounded by brilliant silver work. Silver craftsmanship alone is a substitute beyond the reach of ordinary citizens. Plus, this crimson jewel...

"Oh, Ruby? Father's a tough one too."

Ainhardt can't help but be surprised. Ruby is an expensive gem after diamond in this day and age, and its value is not comparable to sapphire. The scarcity that could not be collected in the area under the rule of the Seven Kingdoms was also a factor in increasing its value.

"Hmm, Rutgard holds onto this. William, I won't ask you if this is the right thing for you. Tell me you can sell all your jewelry."

Rutgard stares at my father with a bright red face. Laurent shook his head laughing bitterly at him.

"Take it for me. Carl's was prepared in advance, but yours was made in a hurry. Rutgard also had designs available the day after I met you, and probably all night that day. It's hard not to take it from me with this"

William didn't know what look was right. On the way to receive it with a trembling hand, she was frightened when she touched Rutgard's hand, but could not afford to react to it. Ruby of this size, good color and shape. A house can be built around here by stone alone.

(Not a substitute for someone else I just met recently!?)

William sees Laurent. Laurent smiling.

(... you mean invest in me? It was overrated)

William is in his hand. Squeeze it. Heat like heat runs like passion itself is in your hand. Stone is just inorganic. I have no intention. Still, before the label given rarity, immense value, and the ruby that was created by it, a person sees something fluttering hot.

"Thank you, Master Rutgard and Master Laurent. I'll make sure it meets your expectations."

Meet expectations. Probably Carl's protection that Laurent is looking for. I had intended to protect it if I came here even if I was not given something like this, but it was reaffirmed by the fact that I was given this. At least, that Carl for Laurent is worth more than these gems. If you lose it, you don't know what kind of backlash will come.

"... Ah, your martial arts."

"Yes, sir"

(But... I can't read Rutgard. What is this woman really thinking?)

William was holding back a complicated inner as he replied. Laurent's intentions themselves are easy to understand. Protecting Carl, and hence serving the Taylor family. But I didn't understand Rutgard's intentions at all.

"Hmm. Handmade stone for a man."

Rutgard stares at Einhardt, who vomits a meaningful dialogue. Einhardt returned to the mansion alone, "frightened," he said. The remaining Rutgard is holding his mouth, turning his cheek bright red.

Then let's go, William.

"Oh, yeah, Carl"

Put each other's handed gems around their necks and look in the south direction. Laconia, which can hardly be seen from here, is also ahead of this sky, which would be a fierce battlefield.

(Finally, the opportunity came around for me too. Set up a nobleman and I will stand naturally. If Carl moves forward, I move forward, too. Now I'll do that, and I'll make you a shadow. And someday -)

William and Carl start to move on. No one knows what lies ahead.

Carl, please.

A mild look, but Laurent speaks to William like a nail. "Of course," William smiled back.

(I'll eat you, too. Isn't that right, man?)

The crimson stone that swayed on his chest glowed as it reflected light and burned. It was a very good representation of William's heart, which burned like a scorching heat.

"... safe and sound"

Rutgard spilled pompously when he saw the two of them already walking out of his voice. With it sideways, Laurent gives a complex look.

(Now, what the hell does his presence bring to our house?)

Be it medicine or poison, do a Laurent. I don't see that.

"By the way, Carl"

Through the aristocratic city and the gates, while walking through the civic city,

"Mm, what?

Try to bump into the most questionable thing.

"What the hell is the Taylor family doing? I pinched the chamber of commerce in my ear."

Taylor family business. The house itself is not that far away, but it conveys nature and the beauty of wingspanning. Extremely large ruby necklace full of gold to give to others in red. It is also a matter of concern.

"Mm-hmm. I'm putting together a Chamber of Commerce for ornaments and clothing. From purchasing gold and silver jewellery to craftsmanship, I don't know if the design is quite popular. Rutgard's a pretty popular designer. It doesn't look very good to have noble daughters at work though."

Surprising fact. William finally understood. I guess it's the Taylor family that William knows about some jewellery and clothing related chambers of commerce, and that sums it up. I am rich. Even a jeweler said to make a fortune, if that's the epitome...

"Hey, I see... that's amazing"

To William's reaction, Carl has a complex expression.

"It's no big deal. History is my father's third generation, and there's not a single one about martial arts. As a nobleman, it's second-rate."

(... second-rate as a nobleman, but you're probably pretty rich in nobility. Ah. House Taylor, Osobe)

Once again, William found out how awesome the Taylor family was.

(Well, it wasn't just the baron, so I'm a little relieved, I guess)

The top you should aim for is far away. For now, Laconia, it is to raise martial arts in this war.