Chapter 121 (1/2)
“But no worries The rights to the countdoinal plan was to dig the Marquis into a hole of debt so hts to his land No problem whatsoever”
“Ha! That petty sum of investment and military supplies? You think there won’t be anyone ouldn’t lend me a hand once I become a Duke?”
“You have more debt than that”
“What?”
“Seriously, you should have raised your son better Why is it always the useless sons that ruin their father’s fortunes”
“… What are you saying”
“Your youngest son is addicted to ga It’s serious to the point that your entire fiefdom is in jeopardy because of it I made sure that the receipt was stamped with your fa all of your lands won’t be enough to repay the debt”
“… Don’t h! You think I would have allowed that? My family’s seal has been used without my permission!”
“But you did? You handed over the seal to your Head Prohts to make transactions You should have been more careful with your seal”
“… This is a scam! You think I’ll stay put in all of this? I will do everything I can to stop this!”
Marquis Lichten screa It was Count Wolfgang who responded instead with laughter
“I see! So that’s what is happening! Kuhahah!”
“Shut up! What’s so funny to you!”
“Kukuku Don’t you get it? Sir Isaac isn’t going to let anyone leave this castle alive Except ’s vassals finally understood Isaac’s intentions, and began laughing along with their lord
“What? Impossible My vassals are outside this castle at this…”
“Ah! Didn’t I tell you? They ran away the moment we spread word that the Black Bandits had appeared Didn’t even think twice or even look behind them as they ran You should have treated your le person that questioned where you, their lord, was?”
The Marquis’ face grew pale, finally realising that it was dead silent outside the castle
“I ast one another to beco away Birds of the saether, as they say How can there be such an uncanny resemblance between your sons and vassals? You really should be thankful to me I just solved your coth seeped away froround
“Central… Central abandoned ht side Central looked out for you because you were more valuable than the Count, but they didn’t stop me because I’m more useful to them than you are”
“… I see”
The Marquis looked as if he had just aged ten years in an instant, and Wolfgang mocked him with a pitiless smirk
“So you were in the same situation as I was”
“Shut up! Shut up!”
The Marquis i’s taunt and picked up a sword froed recklessly, but one flick with Isaac’s chin and the Marquis was turned into a porcupine
“I know you guys don’t have to pay for these bolts, but can’t you be more mindful? How ?”
The agents ignored Isaac’s scolding Isaac looked at his agents unhappily, but as he approached Elena, his expression changed to a bright, friendly smile
“So ould you like to do?”
“… I will go with my husband”
Grab!
Laila held Elena’s arave her best attereat choice”
Laila glared sharply at Isaac, when Wolfgang asked
“I have another request”
“What is it?”
“As a man who follows the path of the sword, I would like to duel a worthy opponent in my last moments”
“Hm…”
Isaac rubbed his chin proble at him Isaac turned and asked Laila with a smile
“Brat, ill you do if I accept your father’s request?”
“… I will follow you”
“Hm?”
Isaac’s eyes widened at the unexpected anshich left both Elena and Wolfgang deeply confused Laila continued
“I will learn everything about you And when I surpass and stand above you, I will kill you”
“…”
Even her parents were at a loss for words after hearing their child answer in such cold vengeance Only Isaac laughed gleefully
“Kuhahah! Fine! That’s a deal! I happily await for the day you can kill me!”
Isaac crouched and looked at Laila eye to eye as he pat her head
“But you better hurry There’s a lot of people lined up to kill me And you’re the very last one”
“… But I will have the most opportunities”
Laila slapped away Isaac’s hand Isaac burst out in roaring laughter and spoke to Wolfgang
“You hter like her”
“She is ”
“It’ll be just as you say Minus the clai’s reply, then shouted toward the entrance of the Banquet Hall
“Stop prancing about there and come in”
With that, Rivelia entered the Banquet Hall hesitantly
“I’ll gru right?”
“… Yes”
“Then get ready And how long are you going to stand there? Aren’t you going to come out?”
Pount shook his head, and Isaac left Pount to do as he wished as he clicked his tongue Seeing so asked
“Did you open the castle gates?”
“… I anore Central’s orders”
“Were you an agent of Central?”