Chapter 444
It was natural.
Because everyone in attendance is the head of a family.
You have to pay more attention to your face, and to begin with, everyone is on the older side.
‘The most age group is around 50’s…’
While I was thinking about that, I suddenly laughed.
My name is I’m the main character of this banquet, but I have to be alone here in despair.
clap clap.
With a little irritation, he chews up the meat.
It is a unique atmosphere that makes me feel like PTSD will come to me, who often changed schools during my school days.
I feel it all over again.
That I entered a new group completely naked.
“…….”
Feeling like a monkey in a zoo.
‘Count Ferdehild, Baron Serfia, Viscount Müllbark, and there’s also Baron Martoan over there…’
Among those who glanced at me from afar, there was a family head who was familiar with me, but not a single one approached me first.
At other banquets, they said that we should come first and get to know each other. Even Count Verdehild was a nobleman who even asked me to marry his daughter.
‘Well, it’s not that I don’t understand their position, but…’
This is the animal kingdom.
Only reason governs, not instinct.
clap clap.
I’m eating meat pretending I don’t know anything, but I’m accurately grasping the current situation.
Now this situation is a kind of taming.
An unspoken sign saying that just because you became one of the kingdom’s aristocrats, you shouldn’t even think about standing on the same line as us who have thousands of years of history.
However, the solution is simple.
Just as the duke I met earlier advised, I just have to go first and talk to you. Then they will treat you with a friendly smile.
as if he treats me like an underling.
‘Ah, you bastards who live tiredly.’
By the way, it’s also important here who to talk to first.
If I go to the duke I met earlier, the nobles under the marquis, who are in competition with the duke, will start treating me as an invisible barbarian.
Everything I do and say here works as a political choice.
clap clap.
But I just continued to eat meat.
There were three reasons.
First, I was really hungry.
The second meat was really, really delicious.
and the last third.
‘It’s finally here.’
I had no intention of entering the mainstream from the beginning.
“No matter how long I wait, it’s useless.”
I smiled invisibly as I checked the look of the approaching woman.
“Because no one will come anyway.”
White hair, white eyes.
white skin there.
Excluding the unusual and colorful costumes reminiscent of hanbok, everything was a white woman.
Oh, and of course, even the rabbit ears growing on top of her head.
“Nice to meet you, Baron Yandel. How about a meal that suits your taste?”
“Well, would you like one too?”
Afterwards, as I grabbed the new meat and held it out, the woman looked blank for a moment, then regained her senses and smiled.
“No, I’m fine. I have no appetite.”
Being very picky.
of the same species.
Took.
It seemed like this was enough to explain me, so I put the meat I was eating into a bowl for the sake of conversation.
Then he washed his hands and wiped them off.
It was then that I suddenly had an idea.
‘If I asked to shake hands… would you accept it?’
I don’t know, but I don’t really intend to try.
I’m a barbarian with that level of culture.
At least if that’s an advantage.
“Anyway, nice to meet you. I’m Baron Yandel.”
When I first revealed my name, the other side responded with a friendly smile.
“I’m the Baron of Libya.”
It was information you already knew.
After all, there is only one aristocratic family from the Baekto tribe.
‘I’m forty-three. He said he had three children.’
“Can I sit down for a minute?”
“Of course. I was bored anyway.”
Permission was given, and the Libyan Baron… for short, the Rabbit Baron, sat in the seat in front of me. It was the first time that the table seat for 8 people, which was alone, was filled.
However, there was no applause to celebrate that monumental moment.
There was only sharp ridicule.
“Tsk, that’s how it ends up.”
“There’s no reason to stop them saying they’ll take care of the lowly ones.”
It was loud enough to be heard by my barbarian ears, so this woman, a rabbit beast, must have heard it too.
However, she did not move at all.
He just smiles as if he’s used to it and talks to me quietly.
“The first head of the head family was also a hero like Baron Yandel. He accomplished the feat of stopping the dukes of the reverse during the storm of iron walls. Have you ever heard of it?”
“No, I’m sorry, but I’m hearing it for the first time today.”
“Hehe, I’m sorry. That’s of course. It’s an old story that only those who have learned history know now…….” The
baron continued with a somewhat lonely voice.
“Two thousand years.”
“…….”
“It’s been 2,000 years ago. The years that have passed since the crest of the Liribian family was placed in the box of oath. It’s been a long time. and a new dawn will come.”
It seemed that he knew what he wanted to say.
“That’s why Baron Yandel should get used to it quickly. Their gaze won’t change as time passes.”
“Oh is that so? That’s strange. In my eyes, you and the other side don’t look much different.”
Especially in that the words are polished.
“…As rumor has it, you’re an interesting person.”
It’s fun.
I haven’t even gotten into the main topic yet.
“Anyway, I don’t think I’m here to give advice, am I right?”
“As expected, you are an extraordinary person. That’s right.”
“Then tell me.”
When asked directly, the woman hesitated for a moment.
That’s why I said earlier that there wasn’t much difference.
This woman, who only had ears on her head, but represented her family and attended this event, was also a noblewoman after all.
To demean an out of formal situation.
“…I won’t say I’m here to help. We don’t want Baron Yandel to fall under another faction.”
“Are they a newly born aristocratic family after 600 years?”
The woman was taken aback by my question.
But then he seemed to take a deep breath, then changed his voice and stared straight into my eyes.
“…More than anything, he’s from a barbarian. That’s also the first in Lapdonia’s history.”
Through those words, I could see that the perception of the woman who had treated me as a simple barbarian had changed, perhaps even more than those human aristocrats.
“Just as our Libyan baron family has the full support of the beast people, the Yandel baron family can lead the barbarians into politics.”
“Is that the end?”
“Of course, it would have been the same even if it wasn’t for that situation. Each of us is in a precious situation.”
“Hmm, that’s right……”
“A total of 31 families, including the Libyan family, are gathering their will. Of course, even so, it is only a minority in the political world, but it is enough to speak at least.”
As he rested his chin on his chin in spite of the following explanation, the rabbit baron started negotiations first.
“I’m not suggesting that you join us for a cause.”
Yes, the one who is in a hurry should go first.
“If you agree with us, there will be enormous support in the process of establishing the foundation for Baron Yandel.”
“I want you to tell me in detail.”
“For example, buying land right away, building a mansion, and equipping a large number of manpower necessary to maintain the family. Decades of time to establish a proper family will be shortened to at least a few years.”
Is it an aristocratic society?
It really sounds like a billion from the start.
Even if you receive this alone, you will be able to pay off for choosing the ‘victory ceremony’ in the reward.
“Of course, this is not the end. Our beginning was to survive.”
soon she said
“If Baron Yandel agrees with us, our enemies will become your enemies.”
“…….”
“Your enemy will be our enemy.”
It was the reason I waited for the other nobles without going to talk to them.
Because I really value each one of them as much as each one is precious.
“How are you?”
Soon she asked for my answer, and I nodded my head in response.
“Certainly… not bad.”
“That means—”
“But it’s not enough.”
“……?”
I can’t help but make that face.
Just looking at it, there’s still more to come, but isn’t it a pity to be satisfied here?
***
Upon hearing my answer, Baron Rabbit’s eyes hardened.
However, she quickly returned to normal and did not give up and asked politely.
“I met and felt that Baron Yandel was a clever person. If there is anything you want, can you tell me honestly?”
You can tell just by looking at this.
This woman… to be exact, how much she wants me from ‘Melveth’, a coalition of aristocrats from different backgrounds.
Of course, I’m just as desperate for this group…
‘The other side doesn’t know that.’
If you sell it, get the highest price.
That is the spirit of K-Barbarians.
“From now on, I will continue to enter the labyrinth. I hope there will be support for that as well.”
“…can you give me an example?”
“I want you to sponsor the clan I’m going to create. High-level essences, precious number items, and things like that.”
“……It’s not easy. That we don’t benefit from it.”
“Why is there no benefit? You guys should know? That this country starts in a labyrinth and ends in a labyrinth.”
“If we are talking about the influence in the labyrinth, we already have enough other substitutes.”
It’s not going to be easy either.
Looks like it’s time to bring out the barbarian again.
“Why not?!”
“…yes?”
“You said you’d buy land and build a house. Isn’t this cheaper than that!”
“Hey… Baron Yandel? Raise your voice…”
“Tell me the reason!!”
As he said that, he jumped up and all the nobles’ eyes turned to this direction.
And did you feel pressured by it?
“This is different from support for the family. Being self-reliant as Baron Yandel will help you later in your career in politics, and this is not the case.”
The rabbit baron explained the reason with a rapid fire.
Did you feel that something was lacking even after spitting it out?
“But in case you don’t know… If Baron Yandel becomes something we really need… We, too, won’t feel regretful no matter what he gives.”
“What! It’s an existence that is not needed right now!”
“No, I don’t mean that…!”
“Haha! I was kidding. Liribian Baron.”
“……to?”
As soon as I sat down on the road with a smile, the baron stared blankly into space.
I can’t even joke about that.
“Simply put, isn’t it to prove my worth? That I’m useful in other areas besides the plaque that says ‘the first barbarian born baron’.”
“yes… ah yes Right…?”
“Then no problem. Is it too easy for me?”
“……?”
She put on a confused expression once again at my confident answer, and then I heard the noise of nobles around me
. Are they giggling again now?”
“This is why hybrids… are really beastly.” ”
By the way, what did the Baron of Libya say to relieve the barbarian’s anger?” ”
Hmm, I don’t know. From what I’ve heard, that barbarian seems to have a preference for beastmen.”
“Yes? I can’t believe that…”
“Ahem, doesn’t it make no sense at all?”
The barbarian’s gossip was too vulgar for a barbarian to hear.
Perhaps it was the first time he’d heard this kind of thing openly, even though he’d heard a lot of ridicule, the baron’s face was ashamed. It was dyed red.
It left a little impression on me.
“……Baron Yandel.”
Even in the middle of this, I’m worried that I won’t get into an accident.
“Pass it with one ear. These are the words you will have to hear countless times to continue your activities in the political world.”
“Why?” “…
Because
there is no other way.”
An honest answer that oozes the resentment of an underdog
. I asked her with a smile,
“I guess you’re used to it, so it doesn’t
seem like you’re not angry?” I just wish and endured it. The day when I will never feel this kind of sadness.”
“It’s a wish……”
If a wish comes true just by holding on to it, then no one in the world would be
unhappy
. Do you think it will work?”
“…What are you talking about?” “Even if I can’t achieve your wishes
, at least if I can make those bastards behind me disappear.
”
.”
Fortunately, the rabbit baron answered the question as if he hadn’t properly grasped the situation.
“Well, I wouldn’t be sorry if I gave you a thousand gold.”
A very abstract and subjective answer.
But that was enough.
“Okay, then the deal is over.”
“…Eh?”
“I actually did some analysis on you guys. The only thing you’ve been beaten so far is because you’ve been beaten every time.” ”
What does that mean—”
What does that mean
.
What you need is a
stormtrooper
. ……
“Behel—Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
.” is the battle cry firmly pulling away from Ugg, and then
trudging
along.
“Hey, Baron Yandel!”
Baron Rabbit’s panicked cry was a It was flowing through my ears.
I trudged
. I was able to arrive within a few seconds of walking.
In front of the aristocrat who had been arguing about my taste in beasts and all.
“……What’s going on? Uproarious.”
Unfortunately, he didn’t seem to have grasped the situation yet.
Seeing him raise his eyes fearlessly.
“Baron Cypriot.”
There was no audible name, but there was no problem calling him by his name. Nobleman After I decided to take the route, I memorized the patterns of all the noble families
.
I said to him,
“You insulted me.”
“Insult? Could it be because of what you said earlier…? under! That’s not even funny. I wonder if you have the honor to be insulted, and what will you do if
you do ?” You
are pretending
not to be afraid. do it Oh , I don’t know if he can write, but hey!” As soon as he finished his lines
,
the guys who seemed to be friends next to him giggled
.
I’ll get out of—”
There’s nothing to say.
I cut him off and said,
“I challenge you to a duel.”
Dueling.
The only method of conflict that has existed since the ancient aristocratic society of Lapdonia.
Of course, the titled nobles themselves . The number of duels in that long history is less than 10.
That’s why…
“Is it scary? Then the proxy duel doesn’t matter. Oh, of course I will fight.”
“…Are you serious?”
“Why do you want it to be a joke?”
“…….”
He didn’t answer my question.
It was obvious.
The abnormal situation itself must feel humiliating and frightening. You might wonder why I had to go through this when I did as usual and there were other kids. But. ‘Now it’s time to know
.
‘
Of course, a barbarian aristocrat was born.
It’s time to bring tension to the aristocratic world that has loosened up.
Yes
,
that’s why .
It doesn’t matter if it’s a garden mage.”
It’s a rule to not allow mercenaries as a dueling agent.
“It doesn’t have to be from your family.”
“…….”
“Bring someone.”
“…. …”
“As the strongest one you can call.”
The answer did not come back.
“Why are you not confident?”
I have. I am
confident that I will kill anyone on the spot.