Episode 485 I have a question. (3)
Many nobles attended the banquet.
Of course, the main character was Jiselle. After all, it was a victory banquet, not an ordinary banquet.
Even Giselle, who doesn’t particularly like banquets with nobles, attended out of courtesy. She didn’t plan on attending the banquet that lasted for several days, but she planned on showing up for one day.
“Little brother! You were acting all cool just because you were fighting, but you’re really good at fighting!”
Meriel greeted Giselle with a bright smile. Not only her, but other nobles were also busy praising Giselle.
“I knew the Northern Commander could do it.”
“Yes, you are the hero who saved the kingdom. A hero.”
“I’ve known you since long ago. Even back then, wasn’t he an ordinary person?”
Just a few years ago, the nobles who had been calling Giselle a brat and all, were praising her as if nothing had happened. Now, Giselle had grown to the point where they could no longer even look at her.
There were still nobles who were crazy with jealousy. They were nobles who were around the same age as Giselle.
‘Ugh, why are you still alive?’
‘My stomach hurts so bad. I really wish I could die.’
‘How can a guy like that succeed so quickly?’
They were busy gathering among themselves and belittling Giselle.
“It’s all luck, isn’t it?”
“Then, it must be because the Marquis of Branford and the Marquis of Macquarie pushed for it.”
“If you had pushed me, the Duke would have been wiped out by now.”
“That’s what I’m saying. Why are you just sitting there, even though you have the upper hand? Tsk tsk. I’m telling you, you still have a long way to go.”
They had become so dark that they had turned completely black, and whenever they had the chance, they would gather together to curse at Jiselle. They even plotted ways to interfere with his work.
But even so, they couldn’t make any impact. All they could do was complain and feel sick.
As the atmosphere became more mature, people even appeared who wanted to ask Jiselle a favor.
“The position of Eastern Army Commander is currently vacant… … How about this guy?”
“It would be great if the Northern Army Commander recommended it.”
“Isn’t the war basically over anyway? This guy will be fine with the post-war recovery.”
“We intend to show our sincerity to the Commander.”
Originally, the position of commander of the Eastern Army was held by the eldest son of the Marquis of Branford. However, before the war, the Marquis of Branford replaced his son as commander of the Eastern Army, citing his son’s lack of ability.
And that very commander of the Eastern Army was killed during the war.
Even the Marquis of Branford could not place his relative in that position again. He had to be content with saving his son.
As a result, everyone was greedy for the empty position. It was a position that was only nominal in normal times, but during the war and after the war, it was a position that could give them strong vested interests.
Giselle shook her head at the nobles’ subtle request.
“That is a matter for the Marquis of Branford and the Marquis of Macquarie to decide.”
“Oh, please don’t do that. If the Northern Commander could speak to me… … .”
Jiselle glared at them with an annoyed expression. Only then did they realize that the atmosphere had become awkward and cautiously backed away.
But I didn’t forget to curse inside.
‘Well, I guess I’m a bit older now, huh?’
‘Oh my, that guy’s military power is too strong, we can’t even touch him.’
‘The person who listens well to adults should be in that position.’
Sensing the nobles’ discontented expressions, Giselle shook her head with a tired expression.
The admiration, jealousy, seduction, and flattery of the nobles were all annoying.
The war wasn’t even over yet, but tensions were already easing and they were only concerned with their own interests.
‘It’s pathetic. There are many people who don’t come to their senses until their lives are gone.’
I also thought that the Marquis of Branford must be very tired of running the country with these people.
The noble ladies couldn’t rush to Giselle like they used to, because there were too many high-ranking nobles around her.
Still, their eyes sparkled and they were eagerly trying to connect with Jiselle.
‘You still don’t have a lover?’
‘Hahaha, if I get the chance I can seduce you somehow.’
‘I can’t miss out on a man like that.’
Everyone had the same expression as a cat with food in front of it. Rosalind clicked her tongue when she saw that.
‘Look at him for a hundred days. That man is the kind of man who only talks to women about money. He is the kind of man who treats women like money.’
In her eyes, Jiselle is a truly extraordinary person. Usually, men of that age are crazy about women.
But that guy was only crazy about money and fighting. So when I watched him, I felt like I was going crazy.
While Rosaline was looking at the other noble ladies with such disdain, something surprising happened.
“Oh my, oh my! It’s coming this way!”
“Who are you? Who are you coming to see?”
“Look at your confident gait.”
There was an uproar among the ladies.
Even though it was said to be a banquet where everyone could enjoy themselves, the young men had no choice but to stay in the corners. The center of the banquet hall was occupied by the main characters of the banquet and high-ranking nobles.
But then, Jiselle was pushing her way through the high-ranking nobles and approaching the ladies.
The noble ladies all straightened their clothes and smiled. Their eyes looked as if they were expecting who Giselle would ask to dance.
Giselle ignored all of that and walked straight towards Rosaline.
Everyone was so surprised by how powerful it was.
“miss.”
Rosaline stiffened her chin at Giselle’s call. She could sense that everyone was jealous of her.
Rosalind, who was receiving a lot of admiring looks, smiled and slightly extended her hand.
“Yes, Count.”
“I don’t think this month’s settlement has arrived yet.”
“… … .”
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‘Should I kill him?’
Rosalind smiled crookedly. She had to control her facial expressions in this crowded place.
She clenched her fists, bit her lips, and answered with an awkward laugh.
“It’s… war… right? Of course, sales are down… … so we’re trying to sort things out now.”
“Really? I was wondering if there was some problem. Hahahaha.”
Rosalind smiled back at Giselle, who was smiling brightly. I really wanted to beat up X.
I could hear the girls around me snickering. I was a little wary, but it turned out they were just business partners.
Rosalind’s face flushed with embarrassment.
There had been a lot of talk about Rosaline among the noble ladies recently. As Giselle’s fame grew, the social circles deliberately tried to slander and discredit her even more.
Otherwise, bad rumors will reach Jiselle’s ears.
The noble ladies whispered, not hiding their laughter.
“Then that’s true. How can you pretend to be close when you’re not even a couple?”
“You’re just going to take care of the business for me?”
“Honestly, aren’t you just trusting your family and following Earl Fenris?”
Rosalind’s face turned red again.
I couldn’t hear it clearly, but I could tell from the atmosphere that he was cursing at me.
I didn’t want to be in this place any longer. I was blinded by the shame of having been embarrassed in front of people.
“I… … I’m not feeling well so I’ll go in.”
Rosalind turned away and bit her lip.
He was also angry. He wasn’t originally like this. No matter what anyone said, he didn’t even blink an eye.
In fact, Rosalind knew very well that Giselle had no interest in her. Giselle really only treated her as a business partner.
But if a situation arises where people laugh at you because of it, anyone would feel embarrassed.
“Miss, just a moment.”
Giselle grabbed Rosaline’s wrist as she turned around to leave. The girls watching widened their eyes.
Rosalind was taken aback by the sudden turn of events.
“Why, why?”
Is there anything left to talk about money? Do you really have to do it in front of people? Do you really have to hurt the lady’s reputation like that!
Giselle snickered as she looked at Rosalind’s blushing face.
He also heard what the people around him were gossiping about.
‘Then I can’t send it like this.’
Rosalind was not like most young ladies. She was a great helper and strong supporter.
He took charge of running the cosmetics business and persuaded several nobles to make large investments.
During the drought, he trusted in himself and bought food to save the royalist faction from crisis. During the war, he sent Piote and the troubleshooters to save himself.
Even while fighting the Salvation Church, he believed in himself and mass-produced healing medicine to save many people.
I couldn’t stand to see such a wonderful person being disgraced by gossips.
“This is a gift.”
Jiselle smiled and took a small box out of her bosom.
Rosalind and the onlookers were shocked. The Earl of Fenris, known for being a miser, was giving a gift to someone!
“What, what is it?”
Rosalind looked suspicious, wondering if it might be a surety bond or something like that.
Jiselle answered, still smiling brightly.
“It’s a bracelet. It was made by the best dwarf in our territory. And a 7th circle wizard took great care to inscribe defensive magic on it.”
“What, what is this… … .”
Everyone who heard that was shocked. It would cost a huge amount of money to create an artifact of that level.
Rosalind opened the box with trembling hands and took out the bracelet.
“Wow… … .”
Everyone watching gasped in admiration. The bracelet, which displayed the dwarf’s delicate craftsmanship, was truly a work of art.
I was a little concerned that the engraving of ‘Charnel’ was so obvious.
Jiselle said with a smile.
“That will always protect you, young lady.”
“Count… … .”
Rosalind fought to keep her throat from getting choked up.
It was blatantly a fake, but he gave her such a valuable item as a gift. It seemed that he didn’t see himself as just a business partner.
Didn’t you say something meaningful?
‘You will always protect me?’
I felt like a princess in a fairy tale. How dare he pretend not to care about me even though he was interested in me. How mean of you.
“Huh, huh! Since it’s a gift, I’ll gladly accept it.”
Rosalind lifted her chin and proudly put on the bracelet. She could sense the envy of everyone around her.
That look made me feel even better.
‘What do you think? Earl Fenris isn’t interested in you.’
Giselle nodded, looking at Rosaline who was also delighted.
‘Hmm, who else should I give it to?’
I don’t know about Rosalind, but she made quite a few bracelets.
This bracelet was created by Galvarik and Vanessa in Fenris. It is enchanted to protect the wearer from powerful attacks.
It was created for those who had difficulty protecting themselves, such as Claude and Lowell.
Rosalind was also almost defeated by a Templar disguised as a vassal in the past.
So I originally planned to give it to you, but I gave it to you now to save Rosalind’s face.
‘You shouldn’t be in danger like last time. You have to help me with my work diligently.’
Unfortunately for Rosalind, Giselle had only given her the gift out of pure good will, as Rosalind was also an important figure in his plans.
But Rosaline, who couldn’t read other people’s minds, could only think that Giselle had finally expressed her feelings to her.
Of course, in some ways, Giselle did express her feelings clearly.
“That’s really expensive.”
“……all right.”
Bracelets were expensive and difficult to make, enough for Giselle to brag about them.
The remaining powder from the Dragon Heart Fragments was collected and processed with the Rune Stone, and Vanessa’s magical power was greatly added to it.
It was truly a precious item, made with rare and expensive materials by one of the only 7th Circle wizards in the kingdom.
Rosalind couldn’t hide her smile as she looked at the bracelet. She felt really happy that she had received such a special gift.
The girls who were watching ground their teeth.
‘Ugh, why such a precious thing… … .’
‘You’d better give it to me. I’m prettier.’
‘Do you really have feelings for him? Are you really saying that he’s the Marquis of Branford? I’m disappointed!’
Earl Fenris was the most promising groom in the kingdom. Not only was he young and capable, he also had a military force that made all the nobles tremble.
If she could just catch him, she would become the most powerful lady in the kingdom. She had been engaged for a long time and didn’t even have a fiancé.
Everyone seemed to be going crazy with jealousy because a man like that gave such a special(?) gift only to Rosalind.
“Well then, I guess I’ll be going now. I have an important conversation to have with other people.”
“Yeah, yeah. Go ahead and take a look.”
Giselle moved busily, ignoring the other nobles’ requests for conversation.
His next target was Bishop Porisco.
After the Saint incident, the successful Porisco had nothing to fear in the world. He was so fearless that he was drunk at the banquet hall.
He didn’t seem to care about the gossip that other people were whispering behind his back.
When Porisco saw Giselle, he was very happy and shouted.
“Hey, you’re here? Wow! You’re really good at fighting.”
The drunken Porisco was completely out of manners. The nobles around him tried to stop him, but it was no use.
“Ah, let go! I’m so close to this guy! Huh? I share food with him! Huh! I eat with him! Huh? I give him gifts! Huh? I did it all!”
The nobles shook their heads and clicked their tongues. They knew he was a mess, but he was admired by the people and now he has completely lost his taste.
‘Oh my, there’s a rumor going around that that guy is a saint.’
‘Isn’t that all given away by the Earl of Fenris?’
‘It’s a good thing people don’t know. Tsk tsk tsk.’
The nobles, who knew that it was all planned out anyway, just let it be.
Jiselle clicked her tongue and dragged Porisco to the corner. Porisco babbled without knowing what was going on.
“Oh, what’s wrong? What are you trying to do secretly? Is there something good?”
“Please be quiet. I have something to ask you.”
Jiselle quietly asked, dragging Porisco into a room set up in the banquet hall as a break room.
“Have you ever met His Majesty, Bishop?”
“Oh, yes. The bishops must take turns giving His Majesty divine healing.”
This was the reason why the king was still alive despite his weak body.
Because all the wizards and priests of the kingdom take turns healing him.
As a bishop, Porisco was able to exercise his divine powers. Given his position, one of his roles was to occasionally visit the king and check on his condition.
Jiselle nodded and asked again.
“Is Your Majesty so weak? So weak that it is difficult for him to even meet other people?”
“Graham, you’re really getting weaker by the day. I told you you can’t even eat properly? It’s been over ten years already. Oh, you’re really holding on to your life. Oh my. What am I saying?”
Porisco, who had made a slip of the tongue, looked around carefully and continued speaking cautiously.
“Honestly, I don’t know when I’ll die. In fact, we’re saying to each other, please don’t die when it’s my turn.”
It would certainly be quite awkward if he died during his turn to heal.
Jiselle, who realized that the King’s condition was more serious than she thought, thought for a moment and then spoke.
“Next time you go to treat Your Majesty, please take me with you.”
At those words, Porisco felt as if he had been hit with cold water, and his drunkenness completely subsided.
