History of the Greatest Estate Design - Episode 406
406fury. Side story: 8 years later (1)
‘Lloyd, you are so pitiful..’
The silver-haired knight, Haviel, thought quietly..
When I thought about it, a sweet smile naturally came out..
‘If this continues, I think you will become the weakest member of the family..’
It wasn't that it wasn't, it was true..
The idiot he served.
Kim Su-ho brought from another dimension.
Gukseo, a man called Duke Lloyd Frontera.
He was once a sword master.
He was the one who even led the battle to conquer hell..
However, he lost his body after a decisive battle with the King of Hell at the time..
Kim Su-ho's body returned to Seoul, South Korea..
Thanks to this, I lost both Mana Heart and Circle..
‘I thought you would recover quickly..’
He said he expected that at the time..
But the result is?
Oh no, it was not coming..
‘I didn't know it would grow so slowly.’
Usually, people who reach a high level but then fall find it easy to regain their skills..
It tends to show a growth rate that is much superior to others..
Somehow, Lloyd, who returned to Kim Su-ho's body, was different..
‘There was no Dunjae like Dunjae..’
No matter how hard you train.
Even if King Alicia rolls every day.
There was no noticeable progress.
Thanks to you, now 8 years have passed.
Lloyd was still unable to move beyond the rank of low-level sword expert..
‘Did you say that you saved up RP to use in one shot when you later experience Sword Master Syndrome?…….’
But what on earth is RP?.
I still thought he was a very mysterious person..
But that was then..
“Javiel Tamton!”
A bright voice calling here.
A chick-like call broke Javiel out of his thoughts..
he looked up.
It didn't have to cost much..
Before I knew it, a petite girl was running right in front of me..
“Javiel sweat! I just succeeded! Did you see it??”
“yes. I saw it, princess..”
“Then praise!”
“Well done, princess..”
Javiel's strong hand carefully stroked the child's head..
A satisfied smile appeared on the child's face..
“Hehe! compliment. compliment!”
What is so happy?.
The child behaves like an excited puppy at first sight..
He ran to the training ground and started playing with the wooden sword with a flushed face..
But that gesture was unusual..
no, it wasn't a joke.
I'm only six years old now.
I'll be celebrating my seventh birthday in a few days..
That level was already slightly above that of a low-level sword expert..
‘That talent... … amazing.’
Princess Charlotte Frontera Magentano.
Child born to King Alicia and Gukseo Lloyd..
Maybe it's because that child resembles his mother..
This may be thanks to inheriting King Alicia’s talent..
As the child's swordsman teacher, he guessed that if things continued like this, the child would surpass his father Lloyd's skills within three years..
‘It's a good thing you don't look like Lloyd..’
No, in some ways, that kid sometimes showed a side that resembled Lloyd..
Moments like this were like that..
“But the sweat came again?”
“yes?”
“Why don’t you keep your promise??”
Charlotte, who had just returned from playing swordsmanship, asked:.
Javiel inwardly tilted his head..
“What a promise. What do you mean by that?.”
“You said that if I succeeded, you would give me a gift of sweat..”
“……no way.”
“It's true.”
“No, I'm not denying my promise..”
“then?”
“Are you sure you still remember that promise??”
“yes!”
Charlotte nods her little head vigorously..
“During my first class when I was three years old, they gave me a wooden sword and showed me how to use it. It was like yap yap huh huh. He said if it was successful, he would give me a gift..”
“…….”
“So I just succeeded.”
“…….”
“But Javiel Tamtol, I just wanted to praise him and move on..”
“…….”
no way.
What I asked you to praise earlier.
Was that what you were trying to get out of here??
To see if this person remembers their old promise.?
“…….”
Javiel briefly felt goosebumps..
When you look at it like this, this kid really looks a lot like Lloyd..
I'm usually indifferent to things that have nothing to do with me..
They become too thorough in matters related to their own gain..
Never try to lose money.
Incredibly obsessed with even a coin or a trivial reward.
I felt like I was seeing a miniature version of Lloyd from when he was in his prime..
‘Phew.’
My swordsmanship comes from my mother, who is an extreme sword master..
The fine hair comes from my father, who is a vicious and swindler..
Is this child already doing this so that he can grow up to be something incredible?.
Javiel smiled, swallowing the feeling of becoming distant..
I bent my knees and was at eye level with Charlotte..
He spoke with a kind and happy smile that is rarely seen by anyone..
“I'm sorry, princess. I had no idea she still remembered that. It's my fault.”
“No, Javiel Tamtol. That's not wrong.”
“It's not my fault?”
“Dad said that. Even though there is no contract, everyone has forgotten all the promises they made..”
“…….”
“So, they said that the recipient should not forget it until he or she dies..”
“…….”
“What I was supposed to receive later, I thought about it all before I woke up every day..”
“Is that so?.”
“yes!”
“……All right. I will give you a gift as promised..”
“really?”
“yes. What gift would the princess want to receive?.”
Javiel asked with a warm smile..
And deep inside, I expected an answer..
What kind of gift will this young and smart swordsman disciple of his ask for?.
candy? dress? shoes?
Or, a new wooden sword?
‘anything…….’
To the best of my ability, I will definitely save it and give it to you..
It was the moment when Javiel made that promise..
“phantomoma.”
“yes?”
“I want to get a phantom bell.”
Charlotte spoke clearly..
“Podong sweat is plump, soft and fluffy. Aunt Bang is gentle and kind. Hamang sweat is really fun. Bibeong’s sweaty belly is a playground. It's so exciting when Koming flies in sweat. But everyone only listens to what dad says.”
“So, do you want to have a phantom species??”
“yes! I also want to take a phantom species with me..”
“But Princess Charlotte.”
“yes?”
“I'm sorry, but giving a phantom species as a gift is beyond my ability..”
“Why??”
“I don't know where to get the phantom species..”
Javiel smiled, feeling truly sorry..
I spoke carefully, hoping that the child would not be disappointed..
“Lord Podong, Lord Bell, Lord Hamang, and Lord Coming are all phantom species summoned by the Duke. Sir Bibeng is an exception, but it seems like someone summoned him a long time ago. I'm sorry, but I don't have that kind of summoning ability..”
“……Wow.”
“sorry. Instead, uhm, how about we try this?”
“how?”
The child's eyes, which were about to be filled with disappointment, sparkle again..
Javiel said with a grin as he looked at those eyes looking in this direction..
“Three days later is the princess's seventh birthday..”
“however?”
“How about asking the duke as a gift to receive that day?.”
“To dad? I want a phantom bell as a birthday present.?”
“yes. I'm sure he will allow it. Of course it would be possible..”
Probably so.
Wouldn't Lloyd be able to summon at least one phantom species as a birthday present for his daughter? Instead, you could ask your six-year-old daughter to write a contract or memorandum..
‘Mr. Lloyd is definitely that type of person. No matter how much it is a birthday present, he is not a great person who will give you a phantom bell for free..’
Perhaps in return he would ask for a 20% cut in pocket money, or receiving a kiss on the cheek every day, etc..
‘You're a good enough person, Lloyd..’
But the child in front of me was by no means easy..
Because she's the daughter of Lloyd, the salty bastard who is no one else..
Perhaps he will show negotiation skills beyond his age..
Javiel's expectations(?) were exactly right..
“Dad!”
An hour later, near the end of swordsmanship class.
Lloyd came to the training ground.
During that visit, Princess Charlotte burst out laughing and ran away..
I was completely wrapped in my father’s arms..
“I was successful today!”
“Haha, I did?”
“yes! But I didn’t give Javiel a gift.!”
“Hahaha, I did?”
“yes! So Javiel Tamtol says that his father will give him a gift instead.!”
“Hehehe, that's right?”
Jerrit!
Lloyd is giving a flounder look in this direction..
Javiel just shrugged his shoulders with a calm expression..
And I watched the long-awaited battle between father and daughter..
“So dad, it's my birthday soon.?”
“Yeah, by the way?”
“birthday present.”
“what gift?”
“phantomoma.”
“That's expensive?”
“how much?”
“It's more expensive than that one?”
Lloyd said ‘him’ and pointed gently at Javiel..
Wrinkles quickly formed between Javiel's eyebrows..
Still, Lloyd plays it cool.
“Just kidding. Anyway, phantom species are very expensive. It's okay though?”
“It's okay. How expensive is it??”
“Mmm, six hundred kisses on the cheek?”
“It can be paid in installments?”
“no. It's a lump sum payment.”
“Then you'll be in big trouble. My lips burst open.”
“Oh, that doesn't work. Should I pay it in installments??”
“yes!”
“as long as possible?”
“Hum!”
“Then, pay in 600-day installments and get a kiss on the cheek every day. how?”
“Ugh, Joa!”
“Instead, you know? Interest is charged on installments.”
“how much?”
“Ugh, I'll give you a big discount. 10 percent. So add 60 times.”
“……Too much mana.”
“no? Hmm, don't hate it.”
“No, it's not that I don't like it..”
“then?”
“Dad, if you don't shave, your lips will be ripped off..”
“Shave every day? Don't miss a day?”
“yes!”
“Huh, good, good. Then decide.”
“decision!”
“Well, once you've decided, what should you do??”
“contract!”
“That's right. This is our daughter.”
Lloyd and Charlotte, a father and daughter who write a contract on the spot and make the most of it..
Javiel laughed inwardly at that sight..
I quietly approached Lloyd and asked..
“Lloyd, are you okay??”
“Well, you'll be glad if you like the fantasy species.?”
“I guess so. Then we'll end it. I will finish the class.”
“Uh, okay. Good job.”
“yes. Let's take a look.”
Lloyd left the training ground while being seen off by his daughter and Haviel..
And I clenched my fists.
‘……nice.’
I got it, 660 kisses on the cheek..
So, there will be no worries for at least the next two years..
‘It's been a bit difficult to get a kiss on the cheek lately, but I'm glad.’
I felt like one of my worries was relieved..
I hurried my steps with a light feeling..
Since I already made a promise,.
I was thinking of pulling out the phantom species in advance..
‘Because I don’t know what kind of fantasy species will come out. Should I just use the premium random draw? Should I make it as cute as possible to suit the child's tastes? That would be better. I also have plenty of RP..’
8years ago.
After completing the decisive battle with the King of Hell.
The RP was still there when I returned from Seoul..
But now?
As time passed, more was accumulated than before..
Thanks to this, my current RP was a whopping 27,595..
‘By any chance, when I become a Sword Expert, I saved it up so that I can jump to Sword Master in one go... … Hmm, well, maybe I'll get to that point now..’
It was an RP that I had saved up just in case..
But now there is no need to fight with shovels and swords..
I couldn't even face a crisis that I had to risk my life to overcome..
As a result, recovery to the state was slowed down..
Still, I thought it didn’t matter..
‘My wife is protecting me, so why?.’
Even his wife is the strongest sword master in the world, except for Haviel..
So, let's use this RP without wasting it..
It’s been a while since I found a new phantom species, let’s pick it out properly.
Lloyd made up his mind and went inside the castle..
He went to the cozy lounge reserved just for himself and the King..
I took a deep breath there and opened the system window..
[Premium Random Draw]
[By investing slightly more RP, the probability of the summoner drawing a fantasy species with the desired ability is greatly increased..]
[Conditional draw cost (2nd round) = 1,200 RP]
[RP you currently own : 27,595]
[Would you like to run a conditional random draw??]
[YES/NO]
‘Of course yes.’
Lloyd curiously chose the ‘YES’ button..
But it was that moment.
Ding dong!
[Random draw execution failed.]
‘uh?’
An unexpected message came to mind.
[The phantom species is a being called upon by the world just for you. However, you carried out the random drawing with the intention of handing it over to someone else, not with the intention of keeping it as your best friend. Therefore, we inform you that your attempt, which violates the basic purpose of the random draw, has failed..]
‘omg.’
It was unexpected.
Lloyd asked in a dazed mood..
‘Hey, are you going to let me stay by your daughter’s side? I can't do that even though she is my daughter and not someone else's?’
[It's impossible.]
A clear answer came back immediately..
‘Tsk.’
Lloyd had a bitter taste in his mouth..
If the system message doesn't work, it really doesn't work..
This isn't a trick, it's not a trick, nothing works..
Lloyd, who knew that fact through countless experiences, made a quick decision..
‘Write it. I guess I'll just have to admit it.’
I was happy to finally get a lot of cheek kisses from my daughter..
It seemed like this contract would have to be terminated..
‘Tsk. What should I say to my child so as not to hurt her feelings? What are you asking for as a penalty for breaking the contract?.’
I walked busily again.
We need to let you know about this as early as possible..
That way, your child will be less disappointed..
I thought about it and went back to the training ground..
Fortunately, my daughter and Javiel were finishing class..
He spoke to his daughter with an honest expression of regret..
“Hey, my daughter.?”
“Ugh, dad!”
“Sorry, um, that contract from earlier..”
“yes?”
“I think it will be difficult to keep it.”
“Wow?”
“They say the phantom species will come later..”
“Ugh?”
“Not now, but later.”
“…….”
The child's lower lip suddenly pouts..
Lloyd said with a more embarrassed feeling..
“So I think I should give myself a different birthday present this year. Instead of a phantom species, go for something prettier and cuter. huh?”
“…….”
The child's big eyes quickly become tearful..
Lloyd's heart sank..
It's an emergency.
“Uh, um, my daughter? Hey, I mean…….”
It was from then on..
With a voice full of cold sweat.
Trying to alleviate the child's disappointment as much as possible..
Lloyd had to spend the whole day trying to console his young daughter..
Even so, I couldn't get my daughter to stop pouting..
‘Whoa. Well, I'll have to try tomorrow too..’
That night.
Before falling asleep next to my wife.
Lloyd promised himself that he would fight for the future..
Tomorrow I will definitely calm the child's heart..
I will take you on a carriage ride to the outskirts of the royal capital and take you on a picnic..
That's why he didn't know at all.
This is the moment when you pledge to fight for tomorrow..
his six-year-old daughter.
For the first time, I accidentally began to use abilities that I had naturally had since birth..
That's right…….
Ding dong!
[Phantom species random draw]
[You can select fantastic species by investing RP.]
[Powerful and unique fantasy species will be absolutely loyal to the owner who summoned them and provide a variety of abilities..]
[1Sashimi Draw = 50 RP]
The little princess woke up because she needed to rest..
In front of Charlotte Frontera Magentano.
As if by chance, a system message began to appear..
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