52fury
52If you start a fight, you have to see it through to the end. (2)
Moment.
Viscount Barco's expression distorted grimly..
Roman Dmitry's remarks completely crossed the 'line' that should not be crossed even in a hostile relationship..
“Yes, you guy! How dare you make such foolish remarks as to where this is?!”
Viscount Barko and Roman Dmitry.
The status is different..
While Viscount Barco is the head of a family, Roman is a mere brat who comes from a baronial family and has not yet inherited a title..
But you look directly at yourself and make offensive remarks?.
Even if he was a toothless tiger, he could never sit idly by and watch Roman's atrocities unfold in front of others..
“OK. Let me tell you what you did wrong. You, a lowly bastard who does not know the rules of nobility, would have thought that you could intervene in someone else's war without any justification, but that is not permitted in the Kingdom of Cairo. Why do you think Barco declared territory war now? Following your logic, it would have been okay to attack Lawrence before he was ready, but we carried out this incident with justification and approval from the central government in accordance with the laws of the nobility..”
war with lawrence.
It was a plan that took a long time..
They made the dispute public based on forged documents and emphasized the cause so that no one could intervene in the war..
It was perfect.
Even if you didn't like Barco's behavior, there was no room for others to intervene..
But why on earth.
Viscount Barko could not understand why Roman Dmitry had appeared on the battlefield..
“Cairo's nobles are not idiots. A war without cause deserves to be punished in aristocratic society, and I will take issue with your actions and demand a fair price from the Dmitri family. The Dmitry family cannot avoid that responsibility. No matter how great the family's prestige, there is an implicit agreement that surrounding families will work together to take down any family that violates the laws of nobility. If you were even remotely interested in the history of nobility, you would have known that there were actually many such examples..”
The voice got louder..
As I looked at Roman's calm expression despite the harsh words, I felt my stomach twist even more..
“It is no excuse to say that you did not know the laws of nobility. Do you understand now? What a stupid thing you did. Baron Dmitry will be in great trouble because of you. For the crime of having one of his sons in the wrong place, the Dmitry family, which would have lived in peace, will be criticized by the nobles of the northeastern region.!”
Kwaang!
hit the table.
Roman just looked up at him as he stood up and let out a rough breath..
“Are you finished??”
“what?!”
calm voice.
Even in the face of storm-like anger, Roman looked around at the faces of the nobles around him with a relaxed expression..
“So, from now on, I will tell you why I intervened in the war and the justification for it..”
The mood calmed down..
Roman's sharp voice pierced the nobles' ears, breaking through the tension that made even the sound of one's breathing have to be careful..
“Lawrence and Dmitry originally promised to get married. However, for reasons that were not revealed to the public, I decided to break off the engagement, and thus I became a fool who broke off the engagement. Those gathered here, what do you think was the reason for the breakup? My reputation? Women's history? Or, simply because Flora Lawrence simply didn't like me? all that is not true.”
Tuk-tuk.
I tapped my finger on the desk..
The sound of scratching sensitive nerves made people swallow their saliva..
“Barco's eldest son, Antony Barco, threatened me to break off the engagement..”
“……?!”
“It's time to return to Barco's social party. I was acquainted with Antony Barco, and even though I had promised to marry Laurence, I attended the party at his invitation. And I fell into a trap. After getting drunk, I woke up in a room with Barko's cousin, Emily Barko, and realized that Antony Barko had set up a trap to separate Lawrence and Dmitry. As expected, Antony Barco used the incident as an excuse to threaten to call off his marriage to Lawrence..”
In Roman's words.
The nobles were agitated..
If Roman decided to break off the engagement because of Antony Barco's threats, the justification for holding Roman responsible has become ambiguous..
‘The moment you expose your shame, it is no longer a shame..’
A time when walking on thin ice due to the Demonic Cult's succession structure..
Baek Jung-hyuk suffered from all kinds of slander..
Roman Dmitry's reputation was reduced to a ridiculous level of trash, but Baek Jung-hyuk at that time confidently tackled the rumors head-on and solved the problem..
What if it's trash?.
His people trusted Baek Jung-hyuk, and as he dealt with his enemies one by one, the rumors that had been brewing behind him gradually disappeared..
so that.
Roman first blocked the threat..
Anyway, he had no reputation to fall any further..
As Viscount Barco was faced with an unusual situation, he became angry and shouted..
“gibberish! Do you think I would believe something like that?! Oh, come on, I'll call Emily Barco right now and check the authenticity. Everyone knows how trashy Dmitry's eldest son lived, and it's truly disgusting how you try to cover up the truth by dismissing it as a threat..”
“I knew you would say that. If it were someone who would admit the truth, we wouldn't have met like this. I would like to take this opportunity to clarify something. The reason I intervened in the war between Barco and Lawrence was not revenge due to blackmail, but there was another reason..”
“Another reason……?”
The more I talk.
Viscount Barco felt like he was falling into the mud..
The words he says, the attitude he shows, everything moves like a puppet within Roman’s expectations..
Roman said.
“Everyone knows that Antoni Barco followed Flora Lawrence around. In the process, Antoni Barco crossed a line. He tried to molest Flora Lawrence but failed, and Flora Lawrence, who was shocked by what happened at that time, eventually decided to break off the engagement. The reason for breaking off the engagement was that even after going through something like that, I couldn't show up at the wedding with a smile on my face..”
“uh, what is that?!”
“Do you think this is also not true? great. Then call both Emily Barco and Flora Laurence and find out the truth.”
overturned the point.
Anthony Barco set a trap with lies.
then.
All you have to do is take revenge in the same way..
If Emily Barco can lie about Roman's molestation, Flora Lawrence can also say the same thing..
true or not?
it didn't matter.
Just because there is a justification to destroy the opponent's criticism, Roman's plan will be completely successful..
and.
‘From the beginning, it was said that Antoni Barco sexually harassed Flora. Even if it wasn't as high as putting Emily Barco and I in the same room, he had already crossed the line before we got married. Since such actions are known to those around him, even Antony Barco's father, Viscount Barco, cannot believe the truth..’
mixing truth with lies.
finally.
Roman completely defeated his opponent..
“Antony Barco touched my woman when I was promised to marry Laurence. I would like to ask Viscount Barco and the people gathered here. Do you really think I have no justification for getting involved in the war? I intervened in the war solely with my own strength, without borrowing the power of my family. That is the only repayment I can do for Flora, for having accepted her breakup without knowing the truth about her..”
It was perfect.
Distracted the argument and won the cause..
Viscount Barco.
He fell into a scam.
Viscount Barco was speechless..
Cold sweat broke out on my forehead, and a thousand thoughts came to mind to find a solution in my complicated mind..
‘no method. Roman Dmitry's cause is perfect..’
Antony Barco's threats.
molestation.
And revenge.
It was a perfect justification..
Moreover, Roman intervened in the war on his own, fearing that the Dmitry family's intervention might be questioned..
If this was the case, I had nothing to say..
It was obvious that the moment Roman's justification for taking revenge on Flora Lawrence was brought to the surface, Barco would face a backlash and be criticized..
I felt dizzy.
My mouth was dry..
‘What a monster. The nobles who tried to help me are shaken by Roman's words..’
Nobles who visited Barco.
They ignored Viscount Barco.
If what Roman said is true, Barco is a rotten idiot, and his expression changed as if he would not fall like him..
now.
The truth battle was meaningless..
I knew that even if I hung on to Emily Barco, Barco would have nothing to gain..
‘There is only one way for Barco to survive. Taking time away. Rather than completely giving justification to the other party, we must first avoid this situation and find a new solution..’
I made an effort to show my expression..
Viscount Barco spoke in a calm tone as if nothing had happened..
“I don't think what you say is true. Just as you deny Dmitry's relationship with Emily Barko, who had a reputation for being a jerk, I think Antony Barko is no different. So, I will clearly check if this is true and contact you again. Sorry, everyone. I didn't call you for something like this.…….”
his speech was verbose.
He seemed to be embarrassed, and he seemed to be trying to hold on to the nobles and not lose the link..
On that.
Roman laughed..
Half a day ago from now.
Roman recalled his conversation with Chris..
“Are you really saying that you are going to Barco?! That is suicidal. There is no way Viscount Barco will leave his master alone.!”
Roman's Plan.
Chris, who heard that he was going to Barco, was shocked and stopped Roman..
It was obvious.
Roman completely ruined Barco's plan, so it was too much to hope that he would go to Barco and survive..
Roman said.
“chris. What do you think will happen to my relationship with Barco in the future??”
“……Barco will think of his lord as Marshal Cheolcheon. If the lord had not interfered, they would have overthrown Lawrence and walked on a solid path. But even so, there is no reason to mess with an enemy who has nothing to lose. If possible, it is best to avoid fighting.”
“no.”
Until you reach the top of the Demonic Bridge.
While slaughtering many enemies, Baek Jung-hyuk established one iron rule..
“If you don't start, you won't know, but if you start, you have to see the end. We know that Barco will have a grudge against me. Then, when they are in danger, this is a good opportunity to root out revenge..”
and now.
Roman looked at Viscount Barco..
“Viscount Barco.”
eyes were focused.
Viscount Barco, who was comforting the nobles with a puzzled look, and the nobles around him also looked at him as if they were trying to say something..
Looking at them like that.
“Choose one now. Would you rather end this with Antony Barco receiving a suitable punishment as a personal matter between him and me, or would you rather make this a family issue??”
either/or.
Roman thrust his sword under Viscount Barco's chin..
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