Chapter 17 (1/2)

Chapter 17:Strategy Meeting

「Father, are you all right?」 (Regis)

「Oo, Regis As you can see…I’a)

「That condition doesn’t look fine at all! 」 (Regis)

The next day

Walkins and I assea’s bedroom

He ran a high fever last night

However, the severity of his fever has co the medicine compounded by Walkins

I heaved a huge sigh, feeling relieved for the ti

Although, it doesn’t seem like he will be able to move around for a while due to the severe numbness in his body

「The ene too, hasn’t he? 」

「Do you happen to know that assassin? 」

「He’s one of the Stalin brothers, isn’t he? I have heard of them before Their existences have been exposed to the public numerous times but, they possess abilities that made them invincible 」

「I see So they are celebrities in that world 」

Edgar seemed to know them too

Speaking of which, I wonder if she has returned to the inn safely

Shein that area unexpectedly

Since I wouldn’t knohat she would end up doing once she got drunk

「…Sorry 」 (Shadiverga)

Shadiverga hts

He clasped his hands together and forced the words out of his mouth

「This is all ot carried away by the provocation We wouldn’t have come to the Imperial City in the first place if it weren’t for me It would be fine if I were the only one who ended up in this predicais and Walkins too 」 (Shadiverga)

「No, father Cheer up It’s good enough that we’re still alive now 」 (Regis)

「That’s right We don’t really mind it 」 (Walkins)

Walkins and I followed up immediately

However, Shadiverga’s face was full of regrets and his shoulders could be seen tre

Tears welled up in his eyes

「……Moreover, the knife I received froe to face her anya)

「So long as Shadiverga-sama is safe, madam will be pleased 」 (Walkins)

「Exactly It’s too late to regret it now 」 (Regis)

It’s important to look back to the past but, if you don’t look at the things before your eyes now, you’ll never be able to advance

We should devise a strategy noe could get back at them

Although, ere stuure out that specific method to do so

It couldn’t be helped that Shadiverga was overwhelmed with a sense of helplessness

I should be the one to make a move here

Just as I was thinking so, Walkins tapped my shoulder

「Regis-sama, just a moment–」 (Walkins)

「Aa」 (Regis)

It seeo outside the room

As soon as I left the roo

Would it be bad if Shadiverga happened to overhear this conversation?

「What’s wrong? 」 (Regis)

「Yes I think we can consider infiltrating Horgos’ house as a last resort 」 (Walkins)

「…What do you is)

「It’s exactly what it means I will penetrate the enemy’s territory to retrieve the knife and eliminate the enemy’s important people 」 [Walkins]

「Rejected 」 (Regis)

I shook my head instantaneously

My immediate reply was probably unexpected to her Her hair swayed as she asked

「Why is that? 」 (Walkins)

「I do not want Walkins to kill people」 (Regis)

「You’re too soft 」 (Walkins)

「Yes I’ people, then I’is)

But, that was nothing reement swayed by my emotions

Walkins wouldn’t be convinced by this, would she?

That was the reason why I should reveal my trump card here

I gazed into Walkins’ eyes

「Besides, I will be troubled if you were to do so I was planning to crush that house fair and square 」 (Regis)

「What do you mean by that? 」 (Walkins)

「What Iin the duel as planned and obtain victory 」 (Regis)

「……But Shadiverga-sama is currently—」 (Walkins)

「I would like to enquire et back to where father is 」 (Regis)

I ended the conversation and a’s room

However, Walkins grabbed my shoulder to restrain me

「What is it? 」 (Regis)

「It’s about what I suggested earlier—-If I were to just retrieve the knife without killing the enemy, would you be fine with it? 」 (Walkins)

「No」 (Regis)

「…Why is that? 」 (Walkins)

「I don’t want Walkins to go to a dangerous place That’s all 」 (Regis)

I gave just a brief reply to Walkins who persisted in it

「It’s an employer’s duty to make use of his servant 」 (Walkins)

「That ht be so However, I do not want to think that it’s an employer’s duty to send soerous Especially when that person is sois)

「…………」 (Walkins)

「Are you convinced now? Then let’s go 」 (Regis)

I placed my hand on the door this time to open it

The door creaked open

At that ned voice could be heard from behind

「………Regis-sama, you’re kind, aren’t you? 」 (Walkins)

「That’s only because of Walkins 」 (Regis)

I answered instantly

The inside felt warht, it was more comfortable in here

Shadiverga was drinking the tea that I brewed

I don’t drink much tea myself but, this person and Walkins appeared to enjoy it quite a bit

Well, I do know of a big alcoholic idiot though

So if I have to co tea is a much cuter pastime

「What were you two talking about?」 (Shadiverga)

「Iya, it’s just a discussion about father’s precious books We’re debating if the books are on ‘aniis)

「WHAT WERE YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT!? 」 (Shadiverga)

Shadiverga demanded for the answer this time in a tearful voice

It was unexpected for him to take me so seriously

「I’is)

「R-Right 」 (Shadiverga)

「Yeah The type that father likes is the one with sisters isn’t it? 」 (Regis)

「AM I STILL IN MY NIGHTMARE!? 」 (Shadiverga)

I cut to the chase while Shediverga was on the verge of fainting in agony

I explained it one by one by indicating it with ers

「Father, the situation has become really bad First of all, we should confiris)

「T-That’s true 」 (Shadiverga)

「Firstly, the condition of father, the person as supposed to take part in the duel There’s no doubt that you will not be able to defeat the eneis)

「Uuu……」 (Shadiverga)

Shadiverga’s voice appeared choked

I felt bad for doing this when he was in a depressed state but, there are more bad news to come

「Next would be about the stolen fato use it to threaten us, doubling our disadvantageous at this point 」 (Regis)

「……This is hopeless 」 (Shadiverga)

Oh, the light gradually faded from his eyes

This is bad If the light in his eyes goes out, there is a high chance that hementally crippled

Walkins was listening to my speech in silence

「Moreover, considering that Walkins is not allowed to make her appearance in the duel, there are no other candidates with fighting capabilities Even if you were to consider bringing in a private soldier from home, ouldn’t be able to is)

「……Haa, all our routes are sealed, aren’t they? 」 (Shadiverga)

「So then father, I have a request Could you lend is)

「What is it? 」 (Shadiverga)

Shadiverga leaned closer to listen to what I have to say

The dae if I were to say it out pompously now

Let’s just say it lightly Lightly

「Actually—-」 (Regis)

When I whispered it to hia’s eyes widened in shock

His oldfish for a brief moment before he raised a hysteric cry

「Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhh!!! T-That’s not allowed! 」 (Shadiverga)

「Isn’t it fine? It would be accois)

「We’ll end up being laughed at and criticized by the other nobles! 」 (Shadiverga)

「We have been fallen nobles for a long tiis)

I questioned him seriously without a hint of joke in my words

Shadiverga looked baffled due to e of attitude

「…T-That is 」 (Shadiverga)

「Our connections with the other nobles fro were already broken off so they wouldn’t be lending their assistance too Do you still need to hold yourself back for anyone’s sake? 」 (Regis)

「T-That’s is certainly true but… 」 (Shadiverga)

Shadiverga seemed to be at his wit’s end on what he should do

He must have understood the reason but he was probably hesitant due to the huge risk

However, there will be no e him here

「Regis-sama Please explain it to Walkins too 」 (Walkins)

Oh, will she be lending the help here?

You’ve done well Walkins I’ll have to convey ratitude politely later

「It’s this kind of strategy—-」 (Regis)

「Oh, so there was a trick like that? As expected of Regis-sama It’s the weak point that the nobles would never be able to think of 」 (Walkins)

「Hahaha, praise is)

nobles are people who take i else?

Then the house of Din has nothing to do with them

Since ere originally fallen nobles ere already disliked by the neighbouring places

I would make use of any tricks in hand to win by all means