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History of the Greatest Territory Design - Episode 161

161fury. a planned disaster (1)

“Bibbeong-!”

A clear and beautiful sound echoes throughout the world from Lake Capua in the middle of the Eastern Mountain Range. The morning dawned in the County of Frontera with a powerful alarm..

“Umm…….”

It's a refreshing morning after a long time.

It's been a while since I slept well and refreshed.

That was Lloyd's first thought when he opened his eyes..

‘Why do I wake up better than usual on days when I decide to rest?.’

It's such a strange thing.

It's been like that ever since..

On days when I have to go to school or work, it's hard to even force myself to open my eyes..

Strangely enough, on mornings when nothing happened, my eyes would automatically open with sparkles..

It was like that today too.

‘There's no need to work hard for a while..’

Lloyd lay in bed and thought about the events in Yeongji..

The construction of the apartment complex went smoothly..

In particular, momentum gained momentum after Building 103 was completed..

This was largely due to the fact that all the buildings looked the same, like ‘copy-paste’..

As workers become more skilled, the speed of construction increases and the level of completion also improves..

‘So, you can just leave it like this..’

The same was true for the construction of the main sewer..

The main sewer canal and sludge treatment plant, which will serve as the aorta of the sewage system, were completed..

Now, all that remained was to install sewer wells in each village and apartment complex and create a sewer pipe connecting each sewer well to the main sewage canal..

‘You can just leave it to me too. I'm just checking.’

Long live Lord Bayern.

Long live the engineers, elves, and orc workers..

A system that allows construction to run automatically without you having to nag..

What a blessing it is to have so many people who trust and entrust their work to you..

‘Of course, the territory does not have a lot of funds, but.’

Lloyd's brows were slightly furrowed as he was rolling around looking at the ceiling..

fief's funds.

Actually, there wasn't always enough..

Because there were so many places where money went..

First of all, the number of refugees was in the tens of thousands..

The supplies to feed and clothe them were enormous..

However, we have only just taken the first step in reclaiming the eastern mountain range..

‘Of course, there are water taxes and other funds collected from the Viscounty of Lacona, as well as supplies and subsidies from the royal family... … But that doesn't mean there's enough.’

At first I thought it would be plenty.

After carrying out a series of large-scale construction projects, there was not enough room at all..

No, if there was an opportunity, it seemed like I needed to secure more stable funding..

‘The subsidies from the royal family are not permanent..’

Subsidy can be cut off at any time.

The royal family says no.

Although the king promised.

Doesn't everything in this world always go as promised?.

‘An unexpected natural disaster, political upheaval, or war could break out. That's why the royal family can become difficult..’

In other words, there is always a possibility that the subsidy will ‘inevitably’ be cut off..

then?

This side will 'inevitably' starve and die..

I wanted to avoid that situation if possible..

If possible, I wanted to secure an additional, stable source of funds..

‘……But, let’s worry about that starting tomorrow. From tomorrow.’

Let's get some rest today.

Let's really rest well.

All kinds of construction work has been done over the past few months..

From apartment complexes to the retaining walls of the Eastern Mountain Range and the main sewage system..

Because I feel extremely tired, as if my body is splitting into several pieces..

It was around the time when Lloyd was thinking that and turning over..

So it was right after the bed creaked..

Knock knock.

“Master Lloyd, would you like to eat in your room??”

knocking on bedroom door.

Next, I heard the maid ask a question..

Come to think of it, it’s already time for breakfast..

Lloyd got up from the bed and quickly put on his shirt..

“Uh, come in.”

The door opened and a maid came in with a tray..

Among the maids, the most familiar face was Emily..

“Good night, master.?”

“uh. Did you happen to be waiting in front of the door with a meal in hand? Until I toss and turn and make noises?”

“I didn't wait too long.”

Emily smiles as if it's no big deal.

She said, setting down a sausage, a piece of egg, a salad, and warm milk one after another..

“But, master? I don't know how these words might sound, but you must be very nice..”

“huh? I? why?”

“Such a kind and gentle lady came all this far to propose marriage..”

“Oh, him?”

Lloyd burst out laughing..

I thought of the Countess of Cordona's daughter whom I briefly saw yesterday..

He definitely looked very kind and cool..

That appearance seemed to have left a deep impression on Emily..

“Uhm, well, what can I do? Actually, neither I nor Lady Cordona are interested in this kind of arranged marriage..”

said with a bitter smile.

But Emily tilted her head..

“Umm, I was talking about Lady Perano.?”

“huh?”

“Oh right.”

Clap, Emily clapped her hands..

I added it jabberingly as if I forgot..

“Come to think of it, I guess you haven't met him yet. Lady Perano..”

“……for a moment. Lady Perano. who else is that?”

“He came early in the morning..”

“rath?”

“yes. Very early in the morning. Before the sun rises.”

“Really early, before the sun rises, I mean, while I'm sleeping?”

“yes yes. I woke up early this morning because I was on duty to fetch water. So I watched it. There were twelve escort drivers in a very luxurious carriage. And yet, you are so kind and gentle..”

“……Wow. for a moment. wait for a sec.”

What is Emily talking about now??

Lloyd asked in confusion..

“I'm saying it's because you started so suddenly without any signal and I can't understand, so I'll just ask you one question..”

“Yes, master..”

“So, are you saying that a lady other than Lady Cordona has arrived here? At dawn?”

“Yes, master. Are you having breakfast with the Count now?.”

“…….”

“young master?”

Lloyd woke up in a panic..

Going crazy.

I thought the situation had been resolved after my conversation with Lady Cordona yesterday. She was relieved that she had completely put an end to the thoughtless marriage proposal situation..

But it doesn’t seem like it.

It looks like this is going to grow like a spreading forest fire..

He started putting his shoes on without realizing it..

“Uh, sorry Emily. I think I should go.”

“yes?”

“I think I need to go urgently. No, I think I need to do some cleaning up. I'll go to the restaurant and eat breakfast.”

“Hey, then this food is…….”

“you eat.”

“yes?”

“Eat for me. Don't show off to others. Understand?”

“Ah, there…….”

“Don't leave food behind. Get punished. Later, I have to go to hell and eat all the food I have left for the rest of my life..”

“…….”

I left the bedroom, leaving Emily with a pale complexion..

Lloyd's steps on the way down to the restaurant became hectic..

♣

“Whoa.”

A stormy morning passed by..

No, correction.

Lunchtime has arrived when I feel like my mental state has been completely shaken..

“……So, are you saying that from then on, whenever you had your first encounter with the ladies, you did not hesitate to give them a direct and firm refusal?.”

“uh.”

This is near the front gate of Frontera Mansion..

Lloyd nodded, leaning back like wet laundry on the back of the bench under the tree in front of the front door..

“Is there any need to say this vaguely?.”

“Was it to leave no room for it?.”

“uh.”

I nodded again to Javiel’s question..

Then, suddenly, I remembered what I had experienced from earlier in the morning..

“When I went down to the restaurant, the Lady Perano, who had arrived early in the morning, greeted me with a big smile. But the atmosphere is wow.”

“What is the atmosphere like?.”

“As long as I nodded, they seemed ready to make this my in-laws' house..”

“So?”

“I said reflexively because I thought this wasn't right..”

“what did you say.”

“Is there anything special about it? She just said that she had no intention of marrying him and that she should rest for a few days and then go home..”

“That was a very direct rejection. I think Lady Perano felt insulted..”

“So, you were probably laughing and swearing at me..”

“What kind of evil words have you heard?.”

“He came with high expectations, but when he came and saw me in person, he was very disappointed..”

“Why??”

“They say that I seem to be in a state where I can't tell whether I'm taking a strange medicine or not taking the medicine I must take..”

“It seems like the latter to me..”

“……Please don’t decide the right answer arbitrarily.?”

“Anyway, did you respond in the same way to the other two ladies who came one after the other??”

“uh. As soon as I saw his face, I made my rejection known. Thanks to you, I earned double the amount of bad comments..”

it was true.

After that, the Lady of Esperia and the Lady of Sicily visited one after another during the morning..

As soon as they got off the carriage, they immediately gave me a rejection message..

Thanks to this, I had to listen to harsh words one by one from the ladies who felt insulted..

It seemed like I was overdoing things a bit, but I couldn't help it..

This was because I was now able to guess a little bit about why this incident(?) occurred..

‘Perhaps the Count wrote his reply ambiguously..’

not sure.

But given the circumstances, that seemed the most likely..

‘The day the marriage proposals came in a pile and I told him to reject them, the Count was very disappointed..’

I guess that feeling of regret and regret was left behind in the reply. So, by writing an ambiguous reply, isn't it something that left a lot of room for the other person?.

‘Thanks to this, even the families who received the rejection letter felt regret. I got rejected, but somehow I felt like if I tried one more time, something would fall out. You must have caught a glimpse of that hope. That's why some major families sent their daughters directly like this. Because I believed in my family’s reputation. To get a confirmation from me.’

So, in situations like this, vague responses are prohibited..

Even if it's a little rude, definitely.

Go straight ahead with the mindset of a sweet pumpkin..

You have to show your refusal as if cutting with a knife..

That way you won't get dragged down..

Even on the other side, you can give up your regrets early..

Lloyd thought it would be best for both parties..

“Anyway, I'm really full. I skipped breakfast and lunch, but I'm not hungry. Is it because I get criticized a lot?.”

Lloyd burst out laughing..

Javiel chuckled..

“If that's the case, Lloyd, you should always be full..”

“hmm? why?”

“Thanks to me.”

“what? No way, he was always cursing me inside.?”

“What you say is obvious.”

“omg. I don't even deny it.”

“Honesty and sincerity are the virtues of an article..”

“Still, in times like this, you shouldn’t lose your pretense.?”

“It's not possible.”

“You're resolute.”

“Thank you for the compliment.”

“What is gratitude? Ah, there. It comes again.”

It's a moment to laugh and make familiar and warm jokes..

Lloyd's eyes looked down the hill..

I saw a carriage coming up the gently uphill driveway..

It wasn't just a wagon.

It was full of luxurious decorations..

It was led by four white horses..

Even the driver's clothes were neat, and around him were eight knights on horseback serving as guards..

Just by looking at it, he looks like a nobleman..

But if you are a noble who comes here today,?

obvious.

“Whoa. Is this only the fourth lady today?.”

What kind of bad words will I accumulate this time?.

Maybe you've heard that your mouth smells like warm garbage. Maybe you'll get compliments on your face that make them want to have plastic surgery with your fists..

Lloyd got up from the bench, feeling his heart pounding with strange anticipation(?)..

Meanwhile, the carriage came up the hill..

stopped in front of the front door.

Eight knights lined up.

The coachman grabbed the carriage door handle..

The luxurious gold-framed door slowly opened..

At the same time, Lloyd swallowed his saliva..

From now on, I loaded my tongue with the words of refusal that I would be firing. I looked at the lady leaning out through the open carriage door..

And I stopped without even realizing it..

‘uh?’

Before saying hello, you need to quickly say no..

It didn't work out the way I wanted it to..

I fell in love with the young lady?

Because he’s my ideal type?

It wasn't.

It was because it was a familiar face that was somehow in my memory..

‘Iron-blooded knight. Illustrations included in the middle. illustration. saw it there.’

Where was it?.

What scene was it in?.

Again, the sound of the lady's shoes hitting the ground under the carriage door..

A piece of memory starts to come to mind at the same time.

‘That woman wasn't a villain.’

It was a good role.

But it was a pitiful lineage..

sacrificed myself.

for many people.

Just for others.

willingly threw myself away.

Thanks to that sacrifice, Javiel was able to seize the opportunity to counterattack..

Breaking down the barrier that was never breached.

Save many people.

A catastrophe was prevented.

The place where the incident occurred is…….

“County of Namaran. Silurian Namaran.”

A murmur that naturally flows from the edge of memory.

After hearing that, the woman opened her eyes and looked at me..

“yes? Do you know me by any chance??”

“…….”

Instead of answering, Lloyd stared at the woman..

In the novel Iron Blooded Knight, a city where countless people were in danger of being sacrificed by warlocks..

Habiel was the first to invent blasting to prevent that disaster..

However, Siluria Namaran, the unfortunate woman who had met a sad end that even Javiel could not save, was smiling right in front of her..