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130Summary of rankings (3)
In the world of nobility, there is a line that must not be crossed..
Even if there is a dispute.
In a place like today where many people are watching, you should never make comments that disparage the other person's honor..
It's the bare minimum courtesy..
Not keeping it means.
It was okay to take it as meaning that we would both go to the end..
“what did you say just now?”
Viscount Conrad's expression turned cold..
The opponent crossed the line.
If Viscount Conrad had tried to solve the problem in a quiet place away from others, he might have found the best compromise..
However, it was not Baron Romero, but Roman Dmitri, who was only the eldest son..
He shamed himself in front of so many people..
I was angry.
Although Dmitry was a powerful figure in the northeast, he could not tolerate being ignored so openly..
“The Konrad family did drive out Dmitry's peasants. But that land belongs to my family. I said I would take back what was mine, but do I have to report it to the Dmitry family one by one? No matter how great Dmitry's power is, we are not your followers..”
They mentioned us on purpose..
OK.
People from the Northeast Association who were watching the situation added:.
“Viscount Konrad is right. Even if a problem arose during the process of reclaiming the land. Should you say such rude things to the people who gathered to celebrate Roman's return? This isn't quite right.”
“Roman. You are not the master of the Dmitry family. If Baron Romero had set aside a separate meeting to resolve the family issue, Viscount Conrad would have followed suit, but what right does Roman have to bring up this issue? Because he is the eldest son of the Dmitry family? That doesn't make sense. Viscount Conrad is the head of a family. This is not someone you should treat so carelessly.!”
The atmosphere has changed.
They pushed Roman fiercely..
I decided that I had crossed the line, so I held on to that and complained to people that it was Roman's fault..
‘This is a characteristic of the Northeast Association. Even though we usually keep our distance, when we feel like each other is in danger, we come together like this..’
It was funny.
If it were Marquis Benedict.
No, would they have reacted this way if it had only been the Barco family that was protected by the central government??
no.
Absolutely not..
Nobles are thoroughly calculating people, and the Dmitry family decided that they could behave that way..
There is no central government behind Dmitry.
Even if a problem were to arise, there was a high possibility that it would be resolved within the northeastern region, so they believed that their power was sufficiently threatening against Dmitry..
one to many.
Numbers gave infinite confidence..
Looking at them, Roman became confident in his plan..
‘Local nobles, including those in the northeast, had already become dogs of the central government. These are the beings who can stick a knife under Dmitry's chin at any time by following the orders of the central government. So, either we cut them out completely, or we turn them into dogs that obey our words. There is a need to provide clear options.’
blast furnace.
Roman didn't back down..
With a fierce face, he looked straight at the nobles who were hostile to him..
“What are we all going to do now??”
* * *
common sense.
It wasn't a problem that would get this big.
Not only the nobles of the Northeast Association, but also non-related nobles looked surprised..
Roman said.
“Now you are saying that my words and actions are rude. Let me ask you straight. Since when did it become possible to carelessly mess with other nobles' fiefdoms in the Kingdom of Cairo? Viscount Conrad. Dmitry's peasants, whom you touched, are my people. These are my people who live in Dmitry, pay taxes to Dmitry, and are loyal to Dmitry. But you touched them without saying anything. And now the word rude is coming out of your mouth??”
outside of common sense.
If you're too embarrassed, you'll be speechless..
Viscount Konrad and the members of the Association had nothing to say about the remarks that went far beyond the line..
“The reason I was angry was because of Viscount Konrad talking to me with a smile even after something like that had happened. What kind of family do you think Dmitry is? Even though you messed with my people, did you expect me to smile and accept the conversation? If so, he was very mistaken. This issue has already been discussed within the Dmitry family. I was given full authority over this matter by my father, and I have no intention of ignoring the Conrad family's actions..”
“uh, what is that.”
Only then.
Nobles, including Viscount Conrad, looked embarrassed..
At first, they thought it was simply Roman's plane, but then they realized it was a trap waiting for them..
It was a no-win decision..
If they take a step back now, they can avoid the worst situation, but they have already raised their voices in front of many people..
It was a matter of pride.
Even if it was only a one-time surrender, they knew very well how bowing their heads to Dmitri would be viewed by others in the future..
didn't back down.
They kept their mouths shut and looked straight at Roman as if they were right..
That look.
It was what Roman had hoped for..
“You still have no intention of apologizing. If so, let me do it this way. Now you are showing the attitude that there is no problem even if you touch someone from another family. Going forward, the Dmitry family will do the same. If people who are not part of Dmitry make mistakes in Dmitry's land. I will hold you accountable for that responsibility hundreds of times over. It's probably worth a look. I know that among those who have just rebuked me, there is no one who does not do business with Dmitry Danang, so let's see if they say that it is not a very important issue even then..”
He was an outsider..
A statement that puts the opponent in a corner.
They may not have known it, but this was a fight they couldn't win in the first place..
“Let's make it to the end. Who is right and who is wrong. Dmitry has no intention of backing down from this issue..”
Now really.
I have crossed the irreversible river.
* * *
why.
There are situations like that in life..
A situation that you really want to avoid, but the other person forces you into it..
For Viscount Conrad, this was the time..
‘this.’
Dmitry family.
The nobles disowned them..
Even though he knew that he was strong enough to overthrow Barco and was one of the wealthiest men in Cairo, he could not readily accept them due to the fact that he was born as a commoner..
Even though I smile on the outside and try to please others,.
As soon as he turned around, it was the nobles of the northeast who cursed Dmitry..
but.
Even if you didn't admit it to yourself, Dmitry's forces were not easy..
‘If Roman's words become reality, it is we who will suffer the loss. The Dmitry family will lose the public support of the nobles in the northeast, but their real-life power will suffocate us. Roman Dmitry. He wasn't just good at using a sword, he was like a fox. He knows that the problem cannot be solved through dialogue, so he is trying to suppress us by force..’
I rolled my eyes.
I tried to find an answer by looking at the opinions of the people in the association, but it seemed like they couldn't come up with a solution..
Actually everyone knew.
The existence of the association was a fence created because of weakness..
If Dmitry, a predator, acts tyrannically, they have no choice but to suffer..
but.
‘But you can't just kneel down.’
I'm not compromising like this..
In order to gain an upper hand in the northeastern region in the future, the Association had to prove its strength, even if it meant compromising..
It was then.
“This time Viscount Conrad's mistake is correct..”
It was an unexpected variable.
Viscount Laurence.
As he was watching the situation, he suddenly raised his voice..
“In the process of handling work, priority and follow-up are very important issues. It's the Dmitry family's business, so does it make sense to harm them without even mentioning anything? I think I would be angry too. So admit your mistake and apologize..”
that.
It was a situation Roman had never thought of..
Viscount Lawrence overcame the crisis with Roman's help..
At that time, I went around looking for help, my feet sweating, but I still can't forget the situation where everyone turned away..
‘The nobles, who usually laughed haha, did not show even the slightest warmth when faced with Barco. Northeast Association? It's all meaningless. Lawrence will continue to follow Dmitry in his life. Even if it causes problems, Dmitry is better than the other guys you can't trust anyway..’
he knew grace.
His remarks may have created hostile forces, but Viscount Laurence said with a nonchalant expression..
the atmosphere has changed.
It's hard to start.
Once Viscount Laurence opened the door, the pro-Dmitry forces added their words..
“Roman is right about this issue. When a member of a family was harmed by another family, what kind of noble could laugh it off??”
“Please apologize to Roman right now..”
Viscount Conrad was embarrassed..
It was different from what he expected.
I should have driven the mood and put pressure on Roman, but I couldn't act hastily in the divided atmosphere..
at last.
“……I'll be careful from next time.”
one step backwards.
I swallowed my anger..
He took a step back and left the party with a bright red face..
* * *
The case was concluded..
The Northeast Association, including Viscount Konrad, left the party, and only the pro-Dmitry forces remained..
The atmosphere was friendly.
It was a fight with divided sides anyway..
Since I took Roman's side, I remained firmly on Dmitry's side..
Viscount Lawrence said.
“Don't worry too much about the Northeast Association. If they make a fool of themselves on this matter, the Lawrence family is ready to do anything for Dmitri. We have not forgotten Roman's kindness during the war against Barco..”
raised his voice.
As Roman rose to prominence, Viscount Lawrence began to accept Roman Dmitry as an equal..
really.
It was a fun relationship.
At first, they blushed as they became entangled in the issue of breaking off their engagement, but the flow of life brought out Viscount Laurence's loyalty..
Flora was no different..
My relationship with her became amicable, but I haven't heard from her since I left for the capital..
“thank you I will never forget what happened today.”
It was lip service.
Actually, I was planning on solving this problem alone, but there was no reason to ruin the mood by revealing the truth..
People who want to stand on Dmitry's side.
they took a risk.
It was worth applauding, and Roman deliberately stayed at the party to build enough of a bond with them to make them believe that his choice was the right one..
Maybe that's why the atmosphere of the party was better than the first time..
The nobles exchanged stories with each other with bright faces, and when the atmosphere was fully warmed up, Roman left the room for a moment and met his father..
Baron Romero said.
“……Is it really okay to take things to such extremes? It is very hopeful that a large number of nobles have taken our side, but it is a number that the Northeast Association cannot ignore. I will never go away like this.”
he was worried.
Roman's method.
trampled on the pride of nobility.
The nobles are a race that risks their lives for their pride, but I felt that they pushed the opponent too much..
Roman said.
“father. In order to clearly organize the ranking, the opponent must do everything in his power. When you feel extreme anger and do your best to confront it, but also feel helpless that you really can't do anything, you can accept your differences with the Dmitry family. And I also don't think the Northeast Association will step down like this. Rather, that is the situation I hope for. My plan can only be completed if they come together and work hard to somehow defeat Dmitri..”
Roman's prediction was correct..
that time.
Northeastern Association gathered in one place.
For them, they couldn't just ignore the humiliation at the party..
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