History of the Greatest Territory Design - Episode 59
59fury. devil's contract (4)
‘Maybe he came to visit me at just the right time. Oh my, it's so pretty, it's really beautiful.’
Lloyd's smile became happy..
Sir Cournot burst into the reception room just then..
Lord Cournot stopped the Viscount from signing the contract..
Thanks to Sir Cournot's actions, Lloyd was able to recall a fact he had forgotten..
‘That guy was a bit annoying before too..’
Was it from when we first met?.
When the construction of the Marez clearing was in full swing..
I remembered how he behaved rudely when he brought the Viscount with him..
What happened next?.
It was he who conveyed the Viscount's threat to the Baron using toxic wastewater as an excuse..
He showed a rude attitude that could not be seen as treating the lord of a neighboring fiefdom..
And Lloyd didn't forget any of that..
I always carried it tightly in my heart..
‘of course. Why forget the grudge??’
Grace is only moderately significant.
Don't leave a single particle of resentment behind and take care of it..
That was Lloyd's life motto..
However, Lord Cournot, who was an eyesore, came to visit on his own accord. He even gave me the opportunity to reflect on my past unpleasant feelings in a careful and meticulous manner..
There was no reason not to welcome it..
“Howdy.”
He smiled warmly at Sir Cournot..
I even waved my hand.
“What's going on? Did you come to be a witness to the contract??”
“No way.”
Sir Cournot replied in a tone of contempt..
His gaze towards Lloyd became stern..
“Everyone heard it outside the door. Lloyd Frontera, you are taunting my master..”
“I overheard?”
“I heard it.”
“That means it was overheard..”
“…….”
“Anyway, what I did when I came here was to insult your master? I really think so?”
“Of course.”
A rough wrinkle formed on the bridge of Sir Cournot's nose..
“You threatened my lord by holding hostage the Laconata cloth, our territory's biggest source of income and a valuable specialty. To satisfy his own desires, he entered into a contract with unfair terms. If this is not contempt, what is?.”
“Should I call it intimidation or, um, intimidation? Just like you guys did last time?”
Lloyd's gaze glanced towards the Viscount..
The Viscount flinched..
A sneer appeared on Lloyd's lips..
“Was this insulting? I didn't know. I was just doing what you guys did to our Baron last time. Was it not supposed to be like this??”
“What…….”
“You also acted this way towards the Baron by holding hostage the river water, which is our territory's biggest lifeline and a precious source of drinking water. They asked me to give up half of the reclaimed land in Mahrez. That's what the negotiation is about.”
“…….”
“It was really impressive. Hey, this is how negotiations work! This is the wisdom of human life! Yes, this is what warm and affectionate transactions between neighbors are like! And I said.”
“…….”
“So I'm doing the same thing.”
“…….”
“why? then no?”
Lloyd tilted his head..
Sir Cournot, who had been speechless the whole time, gritted his teeth..
‘What on earth are you saying?…….’
Is he drinking like that without any hesitation?.
Lord Cournot was naturally desperate for an answer..
Of course he knew the truth.
What the Viscount did to the Barony was clearly a threat. There was definitely something excessive about it..
‘But the Viscount is my lord. He is the one I swore to be loyal to for the rest of my life. Therefore, I do not judge whether the Viscount is morally right or wrong. He just becomes a faithful sword and assists his lord.!’
It was still the same now.
Lloyd Frontera.
That guy was threatening the Viscount right now..
He was forcing unilateral damage on his lord..
The fact that they threatened the Barony in the process was not important to him at all..
Benefits and rights enjoyed by the lord.
That was his only definition..
‘So we have to stop it. That unfair contract must be stopped at all costs..’
It was Lord Cournot who heard the whole conversation outside the reception room door..
What kind of scheme did Lloyd use to trick the Viscount?.
What kind of clever contract was put in place at the end?.
Even how vicious those water bills are..
Everyone could hear and understand.
And I saved money.
‘That must be blocked at all costs.’
That contract was a huge, sharp straw that the Baron Frontera stuck to the Viscounty..
It was a straw that, once stuck, could hardly be removed..
In other words, the Viscounty will be economically dependent on the Barony from now on..
A significant portion of the profits earned from the specialty product La Conata will continue to be taken away..
‘And it doesn't end there.’
Water from the water supply supplied by the Barony.
Without it, Laconata cannot be produced..
In other words, even if the baronial territory unilaterally raised the water tax in the future, they would not even be able to protest and would have to follow that decision..
Laconata, a specialty product, is actually becoming a hostage..
That's why.
The moment the Viscount realized that he was signing, he burst through the door of the reception room..
Even if I get reprimanded by my lord later,.
Or even if you get a harsher punishment.
The idea was that even if it was unreasonable to do so, the signature should be blocked..
Therefore, at this moment, Sir Cournot fell into even deeper anguish..
‘I can't possibly beat that guy with words..’
To begin with, he was not an eloquent person good at arguing..
It was just a simple drone.
But I wanted to win this argument.
I wanted to dethrone Lloyd Frontera at any cost..
Thinking that it was the only way for his master, he devised a way to confront Lloyd..
And suddenly, I remembered.
‘in a way that suits me.’
he was unmanned.
He was a man who fought with a sword rather than with words..
It was a fact that did not change even at this moment..
“Lloyd Frontera.”
Sir Cournot raised his head..
I glared straight at Lloyd..
“I, Lugno Courno, son of Vago Cournot, formally challenge Lloyd Frontera, heir of the Frontera family, to a duel..”
spoke confidently.
At that moment, the reception room became completely quiet..
The Viscount was also worried about how to stop his knight..
Javiel, who was watching the situation next to Lloyd,.
Lloyd, who was standing opposite Sir Cournot.
Everyone kept their mouths shut..
The viscount looked shocked..
Javiel looked with interest..
Lloyd slightly frowned one eyebrow..
Everyone looked at Sir Cournot..
‘done.’
Sir Cournot smiled faintly..
challenge to duel.
This was the most powerful card he could think of and use right now..
It was also the card that was considered the most certain..
‘of course. Because that guy is a nobleman.’
You won't be able to refuse a duel.
Lord Cournot was convinced.
Avoiding an oncoming duel.
It was one of the greatest humiliations for a noble man..
It was a shameful act that showed everyone that he was a coward and a coward..
Lord Cournot thought Lloyd would be the same..
‘Because I have the respect of a noble. I'll accept it. I have no choice but to accept it. Moreover, according to the rumor, you defeated Sir Neumann in a duel some time ago.?’
Suddenly that rumor came to mind..
How surprised I was at first by the news..
‘Although his level was lower than mine, Lord Neumann was no slouch. Saying that you defeated him must be full of confidence. Then there would be no possibility of rejecting this duel challenge..’
No, even if you don't have confidence, I will accept it..
Instead, they will appoint that silver-haired young knight standing next to them as their representative..
Sir Cournot expected so..
and planned.
If he wins this duel, he will demand that that vicious Lloyd's contract offer be nullified..
‘So hurry up and challenge me to a duel…….“
“huh. no.”
Lloyd's answer sounded refreshing..
I tapped Sir Cournot's cochlea..
Thanks to this, Sir Cournot ended up making a stupid noise without realizing it..
“uh?”
“Didn't you hear? I don't like it.”
“what…….”
Lord Cournot's eyes widen.
Lloyd laughed at that sir..
“Let me ask you one thing. Why should I accept your challenge to a duel??”
“That's of course…….”
“Is this the way to protect the honor of nobility? I'm not stupid?”
“…….”
“Why am I dueling in this situation?.”
“Ha, but if you don't accept the duel you…….”
“Are you going to be treated as a coward? yea, I got it. I will call myself a coward and a coward..”
“what?”
“Didn't you hear? They call me a coward and a coward..”
“…….”
“Wow, be scared. Why is this neighborhood like this? I was trying to come up with a mutually constructive agreement, but then I saw him kicking down the door and threatening to stab me..”
“Whoa, look! Lloyd Frontera!”
“Yes why?”
“Accept the duel immediately.!”
“Because I don’t like it?”
“but!”
“But what?”
“…….”
“Do you want to fight with me so much? Why are you clinging to me like that? Do you have an obsession??”
“Of course…….”
“Let’s stop living so dependent on others, okay? Buddha also said it. Let only yourself be your light. So do it yourself.”
“I never said that…….”
“Listen and live. This is why we need to study when we are young. They say that the knowledge and common sense acquired from books read in adolescence will last a lifetime.?”
“…….”
“Anyway, I only know how to use a knife, I don't know anything. Tsk.”
“Hey, I…….”
“So can you please go away now? I'm telling you this because I still don't seem to understand, but I'm currently discussing business with your owner. But now your landlord is in trouble because of you. why? If the contract is not finalized like this, the famous Laconata Dye Workshop will have to close for life..”
“…….”
“So the more you stretch out like this, the more unhappy your owner becomes. I don't know if you know, but this guy named Bobby McFerrin said it. Don't worry, be happy. I know what you mean.?”
“I don't know…….”
“It means you are unhappy because you worry about money..”
“…….”
“The more you are like this, the more your owner becomes like that? I still don't understand the situation?”
Lord Cournot was completely speechless..
Lloyd's sneer deepened..
Having subdued Sir Cournot, he looked back at the Viscount..
I asked, tilting my head to one side..
“I'm sure you didn't feel a glimmer of hope or anything like that from what the Viscount's subordinate just did.?”
“…….”
“If you thought I would accept a duel, I would like to tell you to give up that hope. It goes without saying that the earlier you give up useless hopes, the better it is for your mental health. Well then, shall we finish talking about the business we were sharing??”
sat down.
I stretched out my hand.
Knock knock.
I tapped the contract on the table with my index finger..
The spot he knocked on and hit.
There was the final signature line..
It was the place where the Viscount stopped signing due to Lord Cournot's intrusion..
“Come on, let's do it..”
As if forced to sign the victory treaty..
Lloyd smiled in a subtle tone..
The Viscount picked up his pen with a sad expression..
The tip of his pen trembled as it headed toward the signature line..
Maybe that was why.
Sir Cournot, who was suddenly treated like air, decided to cross the line..
The reason they decided to use even bigger numbers to block the lord's signature was.
‘dare!’
A person who despises his master.
I will never leave you alone.
‘Even if my position disappears!’
Crackling!
I ground my teeth.
I glared at Lloyd..
The master who was rumored to be the bastard of the neighboring estate..
The one who is now sitting defenseless with his back turned to force his lord into an unfair contract..
‘If it's now!’
Even that guy won't be able to handle it..
Sir Cournot's gaze was filled with ferocity..
Thump!
his right hand moved.
I grabbed the handle of the long sword I was wearing at my waist..
In an instant, he subtly lowered his body..
The center of gravity sank down..
At the same time, I twisted my waist.
Abdominal muscles and lateral external oblique muscles.
Chest, shoulders and forearms.
Every muscle in my upper body instantly twisted to the right..
Naturally, a long sword was pulled out from the scabbard hanging on the left waist belt..
Grumble!
It was not simply a sword drawn with arm strength..
It was a sword drawn with the entire upper body based on a strong lower body..
It boasted incredible speed, like a beam of light..
Shuak!
The moment you thought the long sword would be drawn, it was already extended..
The blade flashed in an eerie line..
The tip of the flash was pointing towards Lloyd's back..
‘Just enough not to die!’
Berry.
I can't open my eyes for a few days.
So that I can comfortably stay in bed for a few months..
I will cause bloodshed to waste time..
Even so, I will absolutely block that signature..
Sir Cournot's sword, with such determination, cut through the air more brutally than ever before..
And finally, just before cutting Lloyd's back..
His blade was cut in two..
Squeak! ping! percussion!
“……!”
Lord Cournot widened his eyes..
a momentary gap.
He couldn't even respond properly.
Suddenly, a gale-like sword light flashed next to me..
I cut off his blade in one go..
The severed sword blade spun and flew away..
passed his cheek.
I got stuck on the wall behind my back..
At the same time, the sound of a sword being sharpened was heard..
It was accompanied by a cold warning..
“Next will be the neck.”
Clap.
Javiel calmly sharpens his sword as if he had never done that before..
Only then did Sir Cournot realize what had happened..
His own sword was cut off at once..
scar on cheek.
sword fragment stuck in the wall.
Sir Cournot was seized by an instinctive chill..
his pants were damp.
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