Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 386
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Baron Bjorn Jandel.
There was not even the slightest tremor in the Marquis' eyes as he spoke that name..
If Erwen or Amelia had looked at me like this, I would have been honest and confessed all my mistakes before getting scolded further..
It was that confident look in his eyes..
but…….
The marquis and those two are different..
There would be nothing more naive than believing the eyes of a politician who has gone through all the hardships and held the position of second-in-command in the kingdom for decades..
“Marquis, aren’t you misunderstanding something??”
He never ruled out the possibility that he was just watching and maintained his attitude of ignorance..
Of course, the marquis didn't even listen..
[It feels very awkward to hear the honorific. I still have a clear picture of you on the day you were awarded the title..]
“……Is Erwen the cause of this misunderstanding??”
[Now that I understand your position, I won't criticize you for lying to me. but…….]
The Marquis beyond the crystal ball lifted his back from the chair and placed his elbows on the tabletop..
[If I'm going to have a proper conversation, I'll have to start by creating a situation where you have no choice but to admit it..]
A situation that has no choice but to admit it?
Are you really trying to use number items such as verification magic or broken trust??
Either that or torture?
While maintaining a poker face, I checked and rechecked various possibilities in my head, but in the end, all of those predictions were wrong..
[Let me tell you this first.]
What the Marquis chose was ‘conversation’.
[Baroness Yandel, do not let your guard down. I am one of the few people who know that you are not an evil spirit..]
Yes, it comes out strong from the beginning..
***
When my identity was discovered, the thing that surprised Amelia the most was this, not anything else..
How could I, an evil spirit, receive a title of nobility?.
[……Hmm, now that I think about it, the royal family may have knowingly tolerated it. Because back then you were nothing short of a hero in the city..]
At the time, Amelia made that guess, and I accepted it with some degree of credence..
but…….
‘If what the Marquis just said is true, it means that he really didn't know..’
Of course, there is a possibility that the Marquis threw bait knowingly..
But for now, I decided to listen in silence to what was being said..
Sometimes going first is more advantageous than going first..
It is not too late to judge and act after listening to everything..
[Liehen Schuitz and Baron Bjorn Jandel. The similarities between these two explorers will not be discussed separately as it would be a waste of time. Are you okay??]
“Yes, actually, I've been misunderstood like that a few times.…….”
As I nodded, the Marquis explained one by one the reasons why he was convinced that I was a baronet..
[It was easy to find out that you were not Lihen Schuitz himself. I was able to hear the full story from the employee who accidentally damaged your materials and caused them to be destroyed..]
Some woman came and threatened me.?
It was from then on that my suspicions deepened..
[Of course, at first I thought it didn't make sense. But do you know what is most important in administrative work? You're only looking at numbers. No matter how logical and understandable the story is, if the numbers don't match, it's wrong..]
[That was your case..]
Bjorn Jandel is dead.
The marquis said that the moment that proposition was denied, all the clues began to connect..
[You were too strong to be Baron Bjorn Yandel. But given two years of time and support, it was entirely possible..]
[How was it possible to hide from our eyes for such a long time? This also makes sense if you didn't stay in this city..]
If not this city then where was it?.
it was so obvious.
[When he went missing on Farune Island, there was contact with people from Noark.?]
The timing is too odd to be a coincidence.
According to the results of the investigation, I reappeared two years later in the now-closed underground fortress..
The very castle that is said to have a road leading to the outside of the castle walls..
[After Hyeolryeong went there, you appeared..]
Now that I see it, it wasn't for nothing that the driver broke down my door and made the accusation of a secret affair..
At the time, I thought it was just an excuse..
[Now, will you tell me what you think after hearing my story??]
Soon the Marquis looked at me through the crystal ball and smiled..
It was a story that made enough sense to make me confident..
Rather, this is much more likely than the fact that he time traveled for two years..
but…….
‘uh………….’
After listening to the long story, my impression was only one..
Just looking at the cancer, it doesn't seem like he's saying this as bait, but because he sincerely believes it..
‘Should I call this an outstanding imagination or a lack of it?…….’
You can interpret this like this.
***
The time to worry wasn't long.
Because I have a habit of always prioritizing when setting goals..
1Ranking is our survival.
2The ranking is Bjorn Yandel's identity regained..
3Ranking is to be cleared of evil spirit charges.
As I head here, I have set my priorities like this:.
so that…….
“He's definitely smart, probably because he's the prime minister..”
He takes off Lihen Schuitz's mask and reveals his appearance as a barbarian..
The reason is so simple.
As I said before, what is more important than clearing the charge of evil spirit is getting back the name Bjorn Jandel..
It doesn't matter whether you think of me as an evil spirit or a traitor..
This was a problem that could be easily overcome through negotiations with the marquis..
‘If you were going to kill me for being a traitor in the first place, I wouldn't have called you here..’
“Yes, I am Bjorn Yandel. Long time no see, marquis.”
I feel it again, but there was power in words..
Otherwise, the moment you take off your human mask, there is no way you would be so confident that you can overcome everything..
Huh, I guess I'll buy it now.
[Haha, thank goodness. If I had denied it here too, it would have been really annoying..]
I chuckled at the Marquis’ bone-laden words..
‘It almost got annoying.…….’
In fact, this was the reason why I obediently revealed my identity at this point. From now on, ‘objects’ will be used instead of ‘conversations’.
When I found out that that 'thing' didn't work for me, it was clear as to where the arrow would go..
Erwen, Amelia, Raven.
Anyway, if they are investigated thoroughly, it will only be a matter of time before the truth of that absurd misunderstanding is revealed..
In that case, I decided it would be better to admit it coolly and move on to the main topic..
Somehow, deceiving others became my specialty..
[Okay, now let's get to the point..]
Soon the Marquis finished chatting and lowered his voice..
[What is the reason Baron Yandel is attached to Noark??]
“Well, does it matter??”
[That kind of uncooperative attitude is not good. Aren't you a smart friend?.]
“There is no need to say that it stuck. I only stayed for a moment for my own purpose..”
[…….]
The Marquis looked at me silently with strange eyes..
But the more I did that, the more proudly I straightened my shoulders..
Well, I didn't say something completely wrong..
Actually I went back and stayed in Noark.
That too for 6 months.
He even smashed the head of Seongju at the end..
[…I don't think he's lying—]
“Oh my.”
[……?]
“Oh, I'm sorry. There is air inside.”
It really wasn't intentional..
Actually, I was feeling bloated earlier..
[I guess you were nervous too..]
But maybe the mood changed slightly due to a sudden hiccup??
The Marquis also moved on without inquiring further..
[Anyway, can I understand this to mean that I am not with them now??]
“Of course.”
[Even if I say that, I still don't understand it. If you are not Sejak, then why did you hide your identity??]
“Didn’t the royal family first announce that I was an evil spirit? Before clearing my name, I wanted to find out what the intention was..”
[They were wary of us... Indeed, it could be so..]
Soon the Marquis nodded, and now it was my turn..
It's best to ask questions back and forth.?
“So, while we're at it, I'd like to ask, why did you make such an announcement? Marquis, I'm sure you know the reason..”
[I can't tell you in detail about that. Just assume there was a political reason. Besides, at that time we didn't even know you were alive..]
Huh, I was most curious about this part, but I didn't hear the most important thing..
It would be a lie if I said I wasn't disappointed, but I didn't have any regrets and moved on..
“Then, tell me this slowly. What do you want from me? If you really thought he was a traitor, it would have been better to assassinate him instead of bringing him in like this..”
[That's not how the royal family does things..]
Damn, I don't want to deal with it that way..
If you bring it to the palace, all sorts of stinky smells will be mixed and all over your body..
“So does that mean you don't want anything from me??”
[Actually, if you were Sejak, I was planning to persuade you and use you in the war..]
Look at this, it comes out as soon as I say it..
“Then it's a pity.”
[Well, is there anything to be sad about? I don't think the current situation is that bad..]
“It's not bad?”
[Because war always needs heroes.]
Well, when do you announce it as an evil spirit??
It was absurd to see him say such shameless things without even changing his expression, but he must have risen to that position because he is that kind of person..
[Bring Baron Bjorn Jandel back to the royal family..]
“The reason why?”
[Because you need us.]
“Well, I'm not sure..”
When I bounced one more time, the Marquis revealed his true intentions..
[Whether you broke off ties with Noark or not, isn't it true that you joined hands with them? There is no problem with summary execution..]
“To put it simply, if you hold my hand, I'll make it like nothing ever happened.?”
[Is it just something that never happened? I will help you regain not only your noble title but also your original name..]
“What about the announcement that he is an evil spirit??”
[If you have the right story, I'll understand..]
From the looks of it, the Marquis already had a picture in his head of how he would execute this.…….
[Didn't you say that you stayed in Noark for a while for a purpose? If it's something you're emotionally reluctant to do, think of it as a deal..]
I felt a little strange.
No, more accurately, I should say it’s uncomfortable.?
That's right, I assumed the worst and came with the feeling of entering a tiger's den..
‘How can things be resolved this smoothly?……?’
Things are progressing so steadily in my favor that my heart beats quickly and I feel anxious..
but…….
[Baronet, if you've made your decision, will you please respond??]
The options available right away were limited..
Even if the marquis and the royal family are plotting something shady together, what else can be done here?.
I'll just say yes here and figure it out later on my own..
“good night. So, let’s talk about it in detail. How do I return my title, and what do I want in return?.”
When he immediately expressed his consent, the Marquis lowered his head as if satisfied..
Just as I was about to open my mouth to say something,.
Kwaaaaang-!
A loud tremor occurred in the garden..
I wondered what the fuss was about, but I soon heard the reason from the Marquis' mouth..
[Well, it looks like she's here. I didn't know she would act so carelessly..]
It's Erwen..
[We'll continue what we wanted to talk about today later, and you should try to calm her down before she gets too noisy..]
“…That's right.”
That's how the day's conversation ended..
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