History of the Greatest Territory Design - Episode 179
179fury. a strong supporter (1)
Lloyd's hand moved..
The seat next to the count across the street..
He pointed to his daughter, Lady Namaran..
The count's white beard twitched..
“My daughter? He's a great ruler?”
“Yes that's right.”
“what does that mean.”
Following the beard, the eyebrows also twitch.
The Count could hardly understand what Lloyd was saying..
You are old and your health is seriously damaged, so you need nursing care..
It was a situation where a ruler was needed to run the city on his behalf..
But unfortunately, he did not have a son..
They have only one daughter..
So I thought about it for a few days..
To whom would it be right to hand over the governance of this city?.
Is it better for me to hold on a little longer, even if it means pushing myself a little?.
After much thought, the person the Count came up with was Lloyd..
In his opinion, Lloyd was a very good candidate, both pragmatically and nominally..
‘Young and capable. Not only is he smart and sincere, but he has also done great things for this city. Is that all? He is a talented person who receives the generous support of His Majesty the King, so who better to run this city than him?.’
That was Count Namaran's conclusion..
That's why.
offered to Lloyd.
to marry his daughter.
I ask you to inherit this city and rule it..
and expected.
I thought Lloyd would accept the offer..
From the count's point of view, no, from a general perspective, it was a natural expectation..
Isn't this a tremendous opportunity to ascend to the throne and rule a large city at a young age?.
But…….
‘As if refusing that wasn't enough, my daughter is better suited to be a ruler.?’
I've never thought of that before.
A daughter is just a daughter.
I just hope that I get married to a young man from a good family and help my family's future..
Although he was a count who cared for and loved his daughter, he had never even imagined the idea of passing the count to such a daughter..
It’s gold, it’s jade, I’m the only daughter who was raised beautifully..
A forbidden jade leaf that has never been in a bad situation..
Because I couldn't imagine my daughter, who was like a flower in a greenhouse, ascending to the throne..
“Are you trying to make fun of this old man??”
Deep wrinkles appeared around Count Namaran's eyes..
An uncomfortable feeling lingered between the wrinkles..
Although he was old and sick, he felt the pressure of someone who had lived his entire life as a ruler..
But even in front of the Count's eyes and voice, Lloyd did not feel intimidated..
He didn't even grin or shrug his shoulders..
Rather, he received the count's gaze with a more serious look..
“Count, this is my truth..”
“Sincerity?”
“yes.”
I nodded slightly..
He looked at the Count and the Lady alternately and spoke slowly and clearly..
“What on earth would I have to gain by daring to harass the Count? I have no such intention whatsoever. I hope you understand my feelings like this..”
“So what does that phrase mean? My daughter will be fit to be the ruler of this city..”
“Those words were my sincerity, without the slightest exaggeration..”
“Sincerity?”
“yes.”
“on what basis?”
“Because I saw it myself. The dedication and sacrifice the Count's daughter made without hesitation on the day the wall cursed by the warlocks was erected..”
“Dedication and sacrifice……?”
“She was exhausted while moving the old maids and servants of the mansion into the shade..”
A faint smile appeared on Lloyd's lips..
Lady Namaran.
The more I thought about it, the more I smiled..
It was because of the appearances she repeatedly showed in the novel Iron-Blooded Knight and here..
‘Maybe people are that consistent.’
In the novel and here.
In both places, Lady Namaran was wearing a pendant..
It was a birthday present she received from her father when she was a girl..
It wasn't just a pendant.
It had a rare and expensive function that prevented various evil spells and curses to some extent..
Thanks to this, she didn't faint easily even when Namaran's wall was erected..
Even though it was difficult, I was able to move by crawling..
‘I crawled like that and grabbed the ankle of the warlock Cannavaro. He was killed while using his whole body to interfere with Cannavaro, who was trying to carry out the Hell Knight summoning ritual. Thanks to the few seconds that were gained, Javiel was able to stop the summoning of the Hell Knight..’
That was her end in the novel, Iron Blooded Knight..
Then here?
I didn't meet the end.
Instead, he barely moved with the power of the pendant and did good deeds..
Tried to take care of the old maids and servants in the mansion..
I moved them to the shade and massaged their limbs..
He continued to nurse and care even in difficult situations that even he himself was embarrassed by..
Then, he finally passed out..
“I happened to see it while I was busy providing first aid. I also heard: The maids and servants of the mansion were unanimously praising it. He said he saw it while he was losing consciousness. It is said that the Lady tried to protect them, who were nothing but insignificant things. I'll never forget that sight for the rest of my life..”
Lloyd gave the young lady a happy look..
Does he feel that his good deeds have been exposed(?)?.
The young lady's face was already completely red..
Lloyd's smile became even happier..
“That's the kind of person the Count's daughter is. He is a man who is ready to sacrifice himself at any time and sacrifice his life for this city and its people..”
“But this kid knows what it means to rule…….”
“Yes, I know. You may not have enough experience.”
The Count tries to make a rebuttal.
Lloyd spoke slowly towards him..
“Of course, there will be a lot of mistakes at first. It will be a series of trial and error. But would it be any different for me? The Count's younger days would not have been much different..”
“……Risk! Hum! Why are you suddenly using me as an example??”
“I just wanted to say that it's natural for everyone to be unfamiliar with it at first. Especially if you are taking on the role of ruling a city and being responsible for the lives of many people. That's why.”
Lloyd pointed at the lady once again..
“If it's going to be awkward at first no matter who takes over, wouldn't it be better for someone who is ready to truly dedicate themselves to the city to take over the reigns??”
“you?”
“I'm not the type of person to do that. no, you can't.”
“Why is it so?.”
“Because I am very greedy. We might raise taxes tenfold right now. It’s not my hometown anyway, and I’m not particularly attached to it. Well, to put it bluntly, it's none of my business whether the citizens are starving or not..”
“It's obvious that you say that on purpose..”
“At least I wanted to tell you that you would never do that..”
“…….”
“Plus, you're a local. Because this is my hometown. He must be much more knowledgeable about the situation here than an outsider like me..”
“…….”
“How is it.”
After finishing what he had to say, Lloyd smiled..
Count Namaran cast a meaningful glance at him..
“Hey, why are you doing this??”
“yes?”
“You showed off a courage that anyone could see. It was a brave decision that guaranteed authenticity by including my daughter. But how can you be so calm while rejecting it?.”
“As I said before, I am very greedy..”
“what?”
Count Namaran frowned..
Lloyd said casually.
“To be honest, I am greedy for money, but I am also greedy for having fun. That's why. Every night, I secretly pray to heaven. I ask that our Count Frontera live long and strong for over 100 years..”
“……I think there is a different reason than filial piety..”
“you're right. I will be able to live comfortably if he lives a long and healthy life and maintains his position..”
It was honestly sincere..
Of course he liked Count Frontera..
He was a respectable human being..
As such, I sincerely hoped that Count Frontera would live a long and healthy life..
Because the count's son will have much less responsibility than the count..
There will be plenty of things to enjoy with less responsibility..
Because you can just suck honey like that..
“I am that kind of guy. After going through some physical and mental hardships, I guess I'm exhausted now. I'd like to get some rest. I don't want to take on too many responsibilities and it's a burden. I just want to live quietly, enjoying only the things given to me..”
“Are you born as a man and have no grand ambitions or aspirations to harbor??”
“Aren’t ambitions and aspirations what feeds you?.”
It's true.
Just in a small way.
just plain.
There is no shortage.
I want to live comfortably in my own body..
That kind of unemployed-style building owner lifestyle was Lloyd's ultimate hope and wish for the future..
“……I understand. If you put it that way, I guess I can't force the offer..”
“Thank you for understanding what I mean..”
“However, I have no intention of blindly accepting your radical advice recommending my daughter as a successor. I might consider it positively, though..”
“Fortunately, the. I was also worried that I might have given presumptuous advice..”
“Hehe, look at how shameless this guy is..”
“I would be more grateful if you complimented me on my good skills..”
“Tsk. It would be nice to have a friend like this take charge of my city..”
“I'm sure your daughter will do much better than me..”
“Where did the friend who was worried about whether I had just given presumptuous advice go??”
“Have you ever had a friend like that??”
“Hehehe. Interesting. Even though I'm like this, strangely I don't hate it.”
“What am I good at? This is all thanks to the generosity of the old man, no, the Count..”
“Hehehehe! look at this friend!”
Finally, the Count burst out laughing..
I looked at Lloyd with deeper eyes than before..
“……I understand. I'll really think about your advice..”
“thank you.”
“Nope. Rather, I should be the one giving thanks. If it weren't for you and Lord Asrahan, I, my daughter, and everyone in our city would have been killed. Since I've already said this, I'll say this. Thank you so much. I will make sure to tell His Majesty the King in detail about your exploits..”
“……Oh my, that's.”
“Why don't you do it??”
“Even if I become too public, I keep getting into trouble..”
Lloyd smiled bitterly..
The count's eyes became happy when he looked at him..
“Huh huh? is it? Then you get it. I will have to hire someone with exceptional writing skills to present your exploits in a more detailed and dramatic way to your Majesty..”
“Please take a look.”
“I don't like it. This is poor repayment and revenge for coldly rejecting the old man's request..”
“…….”
“Well, anyway, I'll leave the story here, what is it??”
The Count, who was laughing endlessly, pointed to the side..
Lloyd's face lit up..
“Ah, these are drawings and plans related to the slope stabilization construction to be implemented this time..”
I was just about to change the subject, so that's good..
Lloyd quickly took out a document and unfolded it..
“First, we analyzed the nature and condition of the cliff slope that supports the city of Namaran. As a result, the destruction of the slope has already progressed considerably… … blah blah… … The lateral earth pressure is expected to be higher than expected... … This and that... … Therefore, install piles in a row in the ground and increase friction resistance with anchors... … Blah blah…….”
He pointed here and there on the drawing without any time for the Count to say anything..
Meanwhile, a rewarding smile appeared on his lips..
I safely rejected an unexpected marriage proposal..
The crisis(?) of taking over the city has been overcome..
So now it's done.
Once this construction is finished.
If you make money like that and return to Frontera territory,.
Now you can achieve your dream of just sucking honey in a small way..
With that in mind, Lloyd continued his practical explanation to the Count. He was promised support, including necessary materials..
Meanwhile, Count Namaran looked at Lloyd with blissful eyes..
The count's eyes were like the warm gaze of a grandfather looking at his grandson who received the top report card in school..
I was impressed by Lloyd's fluent explanation.?
Or because his accomplishments were so great?
It wasn't all.
‘He is truly a desirable talent..’
Lloyd Frontera.
He is young and capable..
But there was something else that the count noticed..
Although I have the ability, I know how to keep the good without being arrogant..
Evaluate yourself calmly and do not exceed your limits.
The Count decided that this was not something an ordinary young man could show..
‘Usually, if you have ability, you have that much confidence. Then, they become more and more conceited and arrogant, and they cross a line. You lose the ability to judge yourself calmly and eventually fall into delusion. Accidents happen like that. You hurt yourself and you hurt everyone around you. But what about that friend? no. Even though he has that kind of ability, he already knows how to control himself..’
Self-control that surpasses one's abilities.
It was a talent far greater and rarer than having outstanding abilities..
At least that was the count's opinion..
‘I guess I tried to get that kind of talent too easily..’
He is not a person that he and this city can carelessly contain or embrace..
Count Namaran realized that fact when he looked at Lloyd..
On the one hand, I reflected and made a promise..
‘No matter how hard you try to hide the sharp awl, the tip of it sticks out through your pocket. The same goes for talent. No matter how peacefully you try to live, someone will eventually covet that talent. You will definitely be swept away by such a storm at least once in your life..’
In that case, this old man will step in and protect you..
That young man is the benefactor who saved his daughter and the city..
The moment comes when Lloyd Frontera is swept away by the storm of the world..
I will do my best to protect that young man's peaceful future..
Even if we mobilize all of our resources and capabilities,.
I will definitely return the favor at least once..
With a firm resolve in his heart, Count Namaran looked at Lloyd with infinitely kind eyes..
It was the moment when a strong supporter was born who would be a great help in Lloyd's life going forward..
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