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Chapter 154

My Villains Episode 154

39. gate crasher(3)

When Hepin the lion kicked his butt, Doyle, who was sitting at the table watching, suddenly burst into laughter..

“haha-! It's a shame!”

He quenched his thirst with alcohol and nodded..

“Yeah, I think this was a bit too much. Even if you ignore the other person, you will still be oily.

Judging from his tone of voice and facial expression, it appears that he expected that Hepin's trick would not work..

……You're getting more and more angry..

“Sir Killian. Clean it up, that guy..”

“Yes, Confucius..”

Sir Killian didn't even look at me or Dionea. All they did was drag Hepin, the half-fazed lion, out of the hall as per Doyle's orders..

“Sir Esselda. Now it's your turn.”

The middle-aged female knight stood silently and made no reply. I just walked forward in a haphazard manner..

“It's an honor to meet you. I am Esselda Horton, Count Tristan's knight..”

“……I am also honored to meet such a renowned knight..”

“My father was a good commander. If I had been lucky, I would have left my name in history..”

It was an unexpected condolence.

At first glance, Lord Esselda seemed far from a civil servant, so Dionea looked a little puzzled..

“Did you know the Baron??”

“Of course, ma'am. Since we fought together seven times, it would be safe to call them comrades..”

Dionea nodded quietly, but her face was still filled with wariness..

“…… You said so. Thank you for your words, but since something happened just recently, it will be difficult to remember the Baron with you..”

“I didn't mean it that way either..”

The female knight with a fierce look barely changed her expression..

“Let me get to the point. Count Tristan is interested in the future of Longville..”

Dionea came out with a puzzled look and glanced at her vassals at the sudden, unexpected pitch..

I quietly made eye contact with her, and Dionea cleared her throat slightly and asked back with an upright posture..

“I don't know what you're talking about. If we're talking about contracts, as you just saw,,”

“It's not a contract, it's an inheritance, madam..”

“……Inheritance?”

“As far as I can tell from Multingham, Mallory has no children, brothers or cousins. Is that correct??”

While Lord Esselda was speaking, I quickly walked up to Veldin and whispered to him..

“Beldin.”

“Sir Phoenics‘?”

“Go get the law book.”

“The law code is awesome.?”

“Bring me a law book that explains the kingdom's inheritance laws. right now.”

“……ah.”

Dionea nodded gravely as the young scribe quietly left the hall..

“As far as I know, but.”

“If there is no successor within the blood family, the unclaimed territory is returned to the lord who granted it. did you know?”

“that.”

Dionea looked at her retainers in disbelief. Then Herald Tol Rummy came out with a stern expression..

“It is true that such a provision exists. However, it is absurd to carelessly discuss inheritance when the Baron's death has not been confirmed..”

“Hehe, the old man is using his mouth carelessly again..”

Doyle, who was laughing heartily, touched his glass and continued speaking..

“Think calmly, everyone. Baron Mallory has gone missing in the mountains, where swarms of Anupads roam. To confirm his death, you would have to search through the excrement of the mountains and fields..”

“……I, go, dare-!”

Tolamy's wrinkled face turned red. However, he ultimately failed to take action. It was the same for other vassals as well..

Well, Doyle is a difficult guy to deal with because he is the son of an earl and seems somehow smart. You're probably worried that you'll get caught up in his intentions by arguing for no reason..

……Well, these are all excuses. Everyone was just scared. I could tell by the way she was glaring at Sir Esselda..

‘The insult that said, ‘Your lord, you are a piece of shit’ was something that even Kim Seung-soo’s common sense would make him angry. But those so-called vassals tolerate this? Everyone has no value?

I glanced sideways at the training leader, Chester, who was shaking his fist, and whispered softly..

“Are you going to stay still??”

“……What shall I do, Sir? “He is a nobleman and I am just a soldier.” “Still got pride, that-”

“Pride protects nothing.”

Okay, it’s frustrating..

I sighed and began to look at the law book Veldin brought. The major book was ridiculously large and thick, but the bookmarks were well organized, so I was able to quickly find the section on inheritance law..

“There is no need to waste your time, Lord Phoenix. There will be no ‘petty and low-quality fraud’ that distorts the provisions of the law..”

“……There is nothing more frustrating than falling for the same trick twice. I'm just preparing for that..”

“Ha, you are meticulous. Unbecoming a knight.”

Doyle, with a sneer on his face, looked back at Dionea with his arms crossed..

“In the event of the lord's death, his spouse or designated vassal can act on his behalf until a legitimate successor within the family is found. However, if 500 days pass in that condition, you must find a new owner. Even if you are not a family member or blood relative..”

What Doyle recited was exactly the same as the part I was just reading..

“500It's going to be a hell of a year, ma'am. An enormous amount of gold and silver will have to be spent to repay the debt, and even if it is successful, he will have to step down from power in about 500 days, no, 480 days. How painful is this??”

“……A family member I don't know may appear..”

“Of course it could be so..”

Despite how many drinks he had, Doyle's eyes were still sharp. He put aside his bullish attitude and imitated the face of a sincere advisor..

“But why should you have to endure such pain??”

“As the wife of the former Baron Mallory,”

“Oh, please, ma'am..”

Doyle sighed and patted the table as if he felt sorry..

“There is no one in Marva who does not know that your husband was not a very good husband. I have also heard several rumors that he frequently beats his wife because he is not good at being an office worker..”

Dionea had no answer. He just kept his mouth shut and grabbed the hem of his clothes..

“Are you willing to sacrifice yourself for someone like that? Answer me, madam. Has your husband ever made you laugh??”

Dionea had even closed her eyes tightly. Doyle took a sip of alcohol, wet his lips, and spoke softly..

“If you immediately proceed with the inheritance process, we will forgive all interest and half of the principal of the debt given to your wife. “Go find your happiness, ma’am.” I was quietly listening, but without any benefit, I closed the law book and stepped forward..

“Go in search of happiness? It may sound like a lot of words, but in the end, doesn't it mean that you have to pay back half of that huge amount of money without any fiefdom??”

“Lord Phoenics is focused on something completely different from mine..”

Doyle shrugged and spun around..

“Why would you distort a merciful offer to cancel half of a huge amount of debt like that?.”

“To put it bluntly, you don't mean to show mercy, do you?.”

“……Huh, what do you mean??”

“The idea is to use gold and silver to buy 500 days, and to prevent the risk of the wrong heir appearing and taking over the territory. Isn't it??”

Doyle smiled quietly and showed both palms..

“You might think so. I respect your opinion. However, I hope you understand that this is a proposal that takes your wife's circumstances into consideration..”

““What do you mean, considering the circumstances?” “You have a very attractive option..”

attractive option?

Doyle spoke in a whisper to Dionea, whose eyes were still closed..

“Go back to Northernshire, madam..”

Northernshire? What does this mean again??

As I was quietly frowning, scribe Veldin lifted his tiptoes and spoke in my ear..

“This is where my wife's parents' house is..”

“•‘••••“Is it your friend?” “The Bennet family is a powerful count family in the north..”

“It's the first time I've heard of a count..

“My relationship with my wife is not very good. You came to Longville almost abandoned..”

Doyle's persuasion continued..

“Count Jay-Lee passed away this spring. Count Shay is the new lord of the Northern Shires..”

“It means that the cousin who loved your wife very much is waiting for you in your hometown. Count Shay would be happy to repay even a small debt.” As Dionea continued to remain silent, Doyle glanced at her and licked his lower lip..

“Isn’t the Perth River so beautiful in winter? I heard that looking at the frozen river stretching between the snow-covered mountains makes the world seem insignificant..”

“Your wife must have seen that scenery when she was young.?”

“I am,”

Dionea slowly opened her eyes. The dark green eyes turned scarlet colored in the light..

“I hated snow.”

“……Well, you did. then,”

“My name is Dionea Anig. It's not all Ionea Bennett..”

She was a delicate yet strong person. A sense of duty or guilt that may not have been a big deal to others was something Daionea took seriously..

“I have a duty to protect my territory and my family..”

Doyle's mouth, which had been smiling, hardened..

“I'm sorry, Prince Doyle. I can't accept your offer..”

At Dionea's firm words, Doyle cursed silently..

“Huh. I've often heard about your wife's goodness, but... … . I never imagined that you would be so stubborn..”

He sighed deeply and looked back at the Nudeans who were holding their breath on one side of the hall..

“In the end, should I even use this method?.”

When Doyle looked at them, the faces of the two old Nudein people brightened..

“Dell Auto.”

“Yes, Confucius. I was waiting.”

One of the elders turned to Atalanta and winked..

When Atalanta made no response, the elder called Del Auto frowned..

“Atilia!”

At the small shout, Atalanta glanced in my direction and gritted her teeth. Then he turned over a gunny bag on the table in the hall and laid out the contents..

fighting.

It was a pair of rotting skulls. The head of a troll I hunted in the forest below Graduil not long ago.…….

“This is?”

When Dionea frowned and expressed doubt at the terrible stench, Atalanta reluctantly opened her mouth..

“It is the result of a hunting festival..”

“……The hunting festival is over.”

“As you can see from their condition, these trolls were hunted two weeks ago, and this is the result obtained during the hunting festival.” Dionea remained silent for a moment as if she realized something. Then he opened his mouth with a cautious expression..

“……Is there any evidence that the item was not purchased from overseas??”

“there is no evidence.”

“okay. It's a pity then,”

“instead… … . there is a witness.”

Atalanta looked back at me quietly. I looked at her and Doyle alternately, and then I realized what was going on and opened my mouth..

“Atilia, you……

“Sorry, Nyx. I didn't mean to fool you.”

“No, why on earth is this happening?.”

A melancholy light appeared in Atalanta's amber eyes..

“It is impossible for a Nudein to become a lord..”

“……What about the clan's settlement? It was a lie?”

“no. However, this small and crowded territory cannot accommodate all of our clan.,”

Elder Delo To shouted and cut off her continued words..

“Atilia! Qiam baelmik!”

“Feqot antizr!”

Atalanta frowned and took it, and a couple of unintelligible words were exchanged..

Del Otto, whose face soon turned red, took out a wen pendant from inside his collar. Then, when he held it and growled, Atalanta clenched her fists and closed her mouth..

“……atilia?”

She gritted her teeth and then looked around and lowered her head..

“Sorry, ma'am. And Confucius. I showed indecency unintentionally..”

Atalanta took a moment to catch her breath and continued speaking..

“Those trolls were found at the foot of Mt. Graduil. If left alone, it would have caused harm to Longville at some point..”

Amber eyes turned to me.

“Sir Phoenix here will prove this. We were together at the time..”

Following Atalanta, other people's eyes also gathered. She whispered to me as I swallowed my laughter..

“Answer me quickly, Nyx..”

“Atilia.”

“If you answer, we get the right to buy a manor near Multingham..”

I looked straight at Atalanta. Eyes full of earnestness.

In the end, I nodded..

“……yes. I am a witness.”

Atalanta closed her eyes..

Looking back at the retainers who did not understand the situation, I smiled bitterly..

“Those guys are the ones we caught at the foot of Graduil Mountain..”

No sooner had I finished speaking than the steward Edita spoke..

“Madam, the estate can no longer afford to pay bounties.,”

“I don't need money.”

It was Del Otto, a Nudean elder, who interrupted Edita..

“Just give me the score.”

“……Uh, uh.”

As Veldin looked around to notice, Del Auto looked up at Dionea and spoke emphatically..

“We're not asking for a favor, we're making a fair request, ma'am..”

“……It's a fair request?”

“yes. To keep the peace in Longville, our Al Qadari clan has lost countless warriors. Honey, it is your right to demand compensation..”

Dionea looked my way, but I couldn't say anything..

Atalanta and I made a deal, and I helped her win the hunting festival. I never imagined it would go this way, but their demands were legitimate anyway..

While I and even the retainers were silent, Del Otto turned to Doyle and bowed his head..

“Confucius. Those who are Count Tristan's subjects are speaking nonsense and trying to commit injustice. Would you just watch??”

Doyle made a sad expression in response to Dell Auto's question..

“It can't be like that. If injustice is committed within your domain, your father will be willing to roll up his sleeves and step forward..

I bet.”

“Thank you, Confucius. I will definitely repay this favor someday..”

Dionea, noticing the clear implications of the obvious play, turned to Veldin..

“……What happens when that Nudein warrior gets points, Veldin??”

“Just a moment, just a moment, ma'am..”

Scribe Veldin took out the scorecard from his pocket and then sighed..

“867It becomes a point.”

“What is the ranking??”

“……It's a win.”

“ ah.”

When Dionea touched his forehead, Elder Del Auto smiled all over his face..

“Atilia.”

“Qiam tha.”

Atalanta, who had been standing still earlier, slowly opened her eyes and pointed at Doyle..

“……As winner of the Hunting Festival, Prince Doyle Mullen is nominated as Baron Mallory's adopted son..”

Only then did Master Tolermy, who realized the situation, shout loudly..

“What kind of nonsense is this?!”

As the other retainers also raised their voices, Elder Del Auto sneered..

“under! What are you dissatisfied with when they appointed a young and handsome nobleman instead of the Nu Dane whom you despise?!”

“It's ridiculous for a count's son to become a baron's adopted son.!”

“Hmm, there was no mention of it in the terms Baron Mallory put forward during his lifetime. I'm going to say something else later.!”

“Prince Doyle becoming the baronet's adopted son also means becoming the baroness's adopted son. Does this make sense??”

“What can't be done??”

“Confucius Doyle turns 25 this year! You are two years older than your wife.!”

“Why is that? This is not something that happens occasionally among the noble families of Milan.!”

In the midst of a loud argument, Doyle burst into laughter..

“ha ha ha-!" When the hall became quiet due to laughter that continued for a long time, he suddenly stood up..

“As if a new last name wasn't enough, I also gained a young and beautiful mother..”

Hehe, somehow the sad laughter that continued disappeared in an instant..

“That's fun. It's fun.”

Doyle looked at Ionea with a cold, frozen face..

“I think this is enough..”

“Either go to Northernshire, or take me as your son. That's the end of the options given to you, wife..”

Doyle's cold gaze glanced at his retainers..

“No, no. There's a third option.”

“……third option?”

Doyle's eyes fell on Veldin, who muttered without realizing it..

“They are trampled miserably by the army that will arrive in 15 days..”

“The military, what is that?.”

“Twenty knights will lead over a thousand soldiers. The cruel saboteurs are a bonus..”

Leaving the frozen people behind, Doyle turned around, the hem of his coat flapping..

“Let's go, Lord Esselda. We need to give them time to think things out among themselves..”

As Doyle and Sir Esselda left the hall, the Nudein elders followed them..

“nicks……

““Attilia.” Atalanta smiled bitterly at my complicated expression. For a moment, she bit her white lower lip and walked away, shuffling her feet..

Immediately after the uninvited guests left, the troll's heads tumbled down the table. The terrible silence that continues.

I sighed quietly..

……It's so fucked up, really.