A Narrow-Eyed Nobleman Is Always Misunderstood

Episode 41 – Father’s Wrath

The head of the Maidern family and the official sword master of the Bregern Empire.

Dittorio Harun Maydern, Countess of the Bregern Empire, was looking down at the territory he ruled from the window of the Lord’s Castle office.

As he stood by the window and looked down at the manor, his face was full of worry.

A few days ago, a stranger visited the Maydern family’s castle.

The stranger was wearing a robe with a pattern symbolizing the Royal Academy.

“It is an honor to meet you. Count. I am Veras Matheus from the Royal Academy.”

The man who introduced himself as Veras took out a letter from his chest and delivered it to Dittorio.

“What is this?”

“It contains information about a series of unfortunate events that have recently occurred at the Royal Academy, so please check it out.”

At Veras’ words, Dittorio broke the wax seal of the letter he handed over and took out the paper inside and unfolded it.

What was written on the paper was as follows.

–

This is Baldr Heron Emanelle, Dean of the Royal Academy.

As the dean, I can’t help but express my regret as an unfortunate incident has recently occurred at the Royal Academy.

While your son, Cadet Alberto, is attending a monster hunting class, Cadet Rodren of House Arcus is about to launch a surprise attack at night.

However, thanks to Cadet Alberto’s amazing wit, he was able to detect the raid of Cadet Lordren in advance, and later proved his qualification as a captain by protecting the other members from Cadet Lordren’s attack.

The Cadet Lordren, who took the surprise attack, transformed into a grotesque form and attacked Cadet Alberto again, but Cadet Alberto was able to defeat Cadet Lordren, as befits a descendant of a sword master.

The background of this incident was during a welcome banquet for new students…… (Syncopation)…… This is why things happened.

In this case, it is right to solve the problem through a duel of honor, but since Cadet Rodren cowardly used surprise attacks and unlicensed illegal drugs, it is our royal court that Cadet Alberto is not at fault in this matter. This is the academy’s idea.

This was decided unanimously by the board of directors, and we would like to reiterate that we will arbitrate between the Maydern and Arcus families at any time.

Once again, as the dean, I apologize for the unfortunate situation that occurred at the Royal Academy.

-Royal Academy Dean Baldr Heron Emanelle-

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Dittorio did not respond after receiving and reading the handwritten letter sent by Baldr Heron Emanelle, the dean of the Royal Academy.

Since Veras’ mission was only to deliver the letter, he had already returned.

He sighed and went straight to his office.

Then, with a crystal ball for communication prepared on one side of his office, he sent a communication request to his old friend.

[Looking at the call, it looks like you received a letter.]

The person who appeared through the crystal ball was his friend, Barito Encherus Sebatia.

He responded that he knew why his friend Dittorio had called him.

Hey, there was no way that he, the head of the martial arts department, didn’t know what had happened to Alberto.

“Exactly. Did you say the Arcus family?”

[That’s right. It is well known as a family that produced outstanding imperial chefs.]

“Um… ….”

Dittorio groaned upon hearing the brief explanation of the Arcus family.

“If I remember right, I remember that Alberto really liked the Arcus family.”

[Hmm? The Arcus family?]

“Didn’t you know? My son, he’s so crazy that he can’t use his limbs for sweets.”

[Hmm, that’s right……. Well, there’s a nerd side to geniuses. But, what does that have to do with this job?]

So Sebatia asked as if it had anything to do with this.

“Are you sure that your family is responsible for compensation for this incident?”

[It’s the one who made the fight for absurd reasons at the welcome banquet, and even the planned surprise attack aimed at the outside activity of monster hunting classes, and the acquisition of tools and powers through illegal routes. Everything speaks of the Arcus family’s fault.]

“Rather than that, an illegal route?”

Dittorio showed interest in the words that he obtained tools and power through illegal channels.

His son, Alberto, is clearly known to the world as an intermediate level sword expert.

With this level of skill, it was difficult to find an opponent among his classmates, and it was only possible to compete with the Imperial Knights, who are currently playing active duty.

A guy named Rodren must have thought that no matter how many years he trained, he wouldn’t be able to beat Alberto with his skills.

Then, the only thing left was the illegal route.

Most likely, Lord Ren got something from the black market that rules his back alley.

Because it was the black market where you could get anything as long as you paid.

There was even a saying going around that ‘what you can’t get on the black market you can’t get anywhere in the world’.

From noble mtl dot com.

[Yes. It looks like you bought an artifact used by an intelligence dealer on the black market.]

“Is that all?”

[The only thing that has been confirmed ‘officially’ is the purchase of an artifact used by an intelligence dealer.]

“That means, there is something hidden.”

Dittorio realized from Barito’s words that Rodren had gained power through unofficial channels.

“So, how did he get his powers?”

[It is said to be the crystal of the power of the evil spirit.]

“What?”

Ditto Rio’s face contorted as soon as the word, “Crystal of Evil God’s Power,” Came out of Barito’s mouth.

Why is the name evil god appearing here all of a sudden?

Dittorio didn’t understand that.

“Are you saying that the Royal Academy’s barrier has been breached?”

[Under the circumstances, that’s the most likely. Moreover, during the freshman welcome banquet, a much larger and stronger barrier is deployed to prevent the intervention of outside forces.]

“However, even after doing that, it was finally pierced…? ….”

[If you are a follower who has inherited the fragments of the power of evil spirits, this is possible. In the first place, the power of the evil god is neither mana nor aura, but a third power.]

Ditto Rio felt his head hurt at his friend’s words.

It was a much earlier activity than expected.

I thought that the demon’s followers would still have a long way to go to act, but they acted even faster.

“Are you sure?”

[His Majesty the Emperor himself confirmed this. I don’t know about anything else, but His Majesty the Emperor has the ability to detect the energy of ‘evil gods’.]

“Too fast.”

[I agree.]

It was very frustrating that the followers of the evil spirits had started to move while this side had not yet taken proper measures.

In an age when the fight between the existence of evil spirits and the seven great heroes is regarded as a legend of the past.

That the legend was real history, not just a legend.

And, how will people react when they learn that the legendary being is about to appear on this land again?

Most people will not believe at first.

However, if the church announces an oracle and the followers of the evil spirits begin to move, the world will fall into chaos.

In that case, the evil spirit would be resurrected and the world would be destroyed.

“At this point, I think it would be quicker to spread the word about the evil spirits and wipe them out first.”

[Me too. However, we are nobles. I can’t help it if it’s to prevent social chaos.]

“I know that. Just…… It’s because I feel like I’ve put too much of a burden on my son.”

Dittorio was distressed that he had placed too heavy a burden on his first son.

I was just fifteen years old.

He has risen to the level of a sword master with a talent far superior to his own.

He was still just a child to his father.

“As much as we can, we should try not to burden the children as much as possible.”

[Yes… His Majesty the Emperor also ordered a full-fledged pursuit and information collection on the followers of evil spirits, taking this incident as an opportunity. The Imperial Knights are also scheduled to be mobilized for the task.]

“Are you okay?”

[Even if it’s hard, I have to do it. The future of the empire, no, the future of this world is at stake. It seems that my family name, Sebatia, and the title of Marquis will not forgive me for fooling around.]

Barito smiled awkwardly, mentioning his family and title.

However, Dittorio could see in his friend’s laughter that he had a great sense of responsibility.

“Okay. Contact me if you need my help. I will always roll up my arms and help you.”

[If the sword master helps, we are grateful. Rather, would 1,500 gold coins really be enough?]

“I am not asking for money. I just want a sincere apology from you.”

The topic of the story went back to this incident.

“The Arcus family earns 20,000 gold coins a year, and according to the precedent, they should receive about 10,000 gold coins, but considering the status of the other party, I thought that was enough.”

[Hmm, but the other party doesn’t seem to want to give that money.]

“Then, the only thing left is the Battle of Yeongji. If nothing else, attacking my son and passing it off with no apology is unacceptable to me.”

To Dittorio, 1,500 gold coins was actually not that much money.

The amount of money sent from noble families who were taught under him as a sword master was three to four times that of the Arcus family.

Of course, after the cost of teaching sincerely, there really wasn’t that much left.

[Yes. If you need the strength of our family, contact us. I’ll help you anyway.]

“Aside from you, there must be several wagons from other families who would like to help if the Battle of the Territory breaks out.”

[Yes. If it’s your level of inmaek, it would be like that. I got it anyway If anything happens, call me again. I just hang up.]

Barito cut off the communication after leaving a greeting.

A few days have passed since then.

There was no reply from the Arcus family.

No, only one reply came.

[This incident is not only our fault, but also your son’s fault for not behaving properly. Therefore, we hope that this incident will be quietly passed over as both parties’ negligence.]

To sum it up, you and I didn’t do well, so let’s move on happily.

“…… I need to get back to you after a long time. In order to start the Territory War, there will be a lot of supplies needed.”

Dittorio was silently enraged at the attitude of the Arcus family, who apparently looked down on them.

Alberto.

That child was never a child who was rude to others or did not behave properly.

He was such a good-natured and good-hearted kid that he even used honorific words for commoners, lest people misunderstand him because of his appearance.

For such a child to say that his behavior was not right, he was obviously insulting himself, this family, and the child.

As a father, Dittorio was not going to let this insult go unnoticed.

He wondered how he had the guts to come out with such a confident attitude, even though he knew he was a sword master.

“You mean you have to have that level of guts to do business?”

Of course, it remains to be seen whether that guts is something he really believes in or whether it is just a bluff.

Meanwhile, at the same time, the head of the Arcus family was secretly meeting someone in the office.