The head of the household's past
***---***
On the night I returned to Volzard from Guryayev, Fred and Basten came back to report.
[ Basrhania is ... planning to conduct an the Gouken operation tomorrow ... ]
"Did the exercises at the Mizuushi Oasis go well?"
[ It's almost set ... if there's no accident ... ]
According to Fred, the Barshania knights who were originally assigned to Chowsk, the knights who accompanied Seraphima, and the adventurers who were escorting the merchant caravan formed a joint formation and practiced repeatedly.
It seemed that joint operations like this were not uncommon in the Davira Desert, and the fact that all participants agreed on the goal of allowing safe passage through the desert seemed to be a contributing factor to the smooth execution of the exercise.
[ The Barshania commander ... he listens to stories from adventurers ... ]
The knights of Barshania were in charge of the operation, but they also listened to requests and suggestions from the adventurers and made adjustments to avoid conflicts.
Was this ability to adjust in this area unique to Barshania, a country made up of ethnic minorities?
"What about Seraphima, will she remain in Chowsk?"
[ She won't be on the front lines ... but she'll be on standby with the relief team at Mizuushi ... ]
"Is it the same feeling as when Leinef was attacked by the Gigas?"
[ That might be right ... ]
When the port town of Leinef in Barshania was attacked by the Gigas, Seraphima was in a village a short distance from Leinef, commanding the rear troops and providing relief.
Judging from Seraphima's personality, she may actually want to lead from the front, but she was also concerned that if she interfered with them, she might hinder them.
"From what I've heard, I don't think there's a problem, but I'll leave Tsuo at the gate of my home, while the other Lizardmen will wait with Fred."
"Roger that, My King. Please leave it to me."
[ The main character is Barshania ... We will be behind the scenes ... ]
"Since I'm expected to send Klaus-san to Marburg or Breichberg, I'll leave that side to you."
During the day, I was just talking with Emperor Constant of Barshania about wanting to avoid dispersing our forces, but since I was the only one who could use the repatriation technique, I had no choice but to take separate actions.
However, Barshania's commander seemed to be an excellent person, and as long as Fred and the others were there as backup, there shouldn't be any problems.
[ Kent-sama, Norud tried to use poison after all. ]
Basten, who had been conducting reconnaissance in Marburg, brought footage with him this time as well.
While carrying soup for Lord Norbert from the dining room, he was filmed adding powder from a paper packet.
"Basten, this medicine ..."
[ Don't worry, we've already replaced it. ]
It seemed that Basten had replaced the paper packet of poison medicine given to him by Doctor Enders in advance.
It seemed that what Norud thought was a poisonous drug and used, was a medicine to restore magical power.
"Well then, Norbert has become even more energetic, hasn't he?"
[ Nope, the amount is not large enough to be effective as a magic recovery medicine, so I don't think it will have much of an effect. ]
"I see, but I guess we were able to prevent him from getting sick."
[ Yes, and if you combine that with the video from the other day, I don't think they can get away with it anymore ... ]
"Now that you mention it, have you figured out what Norud's purpose is?"
[ I'm extremely sorry. As for Norud's purpose, there's nothing yet ... ]
"So, Norud is the mastermind and Enders is the collaborator?"
[ It feels that way at this point. ]
I had transferred the footage that Basten shot today, along with the footage from the other day, to my tablet so I could watch it right away.
The next morning, I dressed up for a bit of a trip and visited Klaus-san's mansion.
Today would normally be the day for repatriation work, but since it was also rest day, we had asked them to change it to tomorrow.
When I was guided by the butler to the living room, Klaus-san was already preparing to leave.
"Good morning, Klaus-san."
"Morning, Kent. I'll be in your care today."
Kartz-san and Bart-san, lightly armed, were waiting in the living room.
"Good morning, Kartz-san, Bart-san. Are you two bodyguards?"
"Yeah, but it's just a formality. If there's a meeting of the Lords, there will be strict security at Breichberg, so we're just a decoration."
"If I'm going to Breichberg anyway, I'd like to go on a honeymoon with a beautiful woman, not the captain."
"Your companion, is there one?"
"Gufuu ... Aren't you being rather harsh in the morning, Kent."
Kartz-san seemed to be devoted to Meline-san, but in Bart-san's case, I think he's been looking around too much and can't decide on his favorite.
After taking care of Klaus-san's luggage and storing it in the shadow space, preparations were complete.
"Okay, Kent. First, please move me to the front of the Marburg mansion."
"Understood. Then, I'll summon you from there, so please make sure you don't go out of the range of these golems."
I moved to the garden of the mansion, set up the dark attribute golems as a landmark, and moved immediately in front of the Marburg Family mansion.
There were four guards standing guard in front of the Marburg Family gate today as well.
When I put out a shield of darkness and emerged from a place about 10 meters away from the front of the gate, all four of them had shocked expressions on their faces.
"Good morning, I'm here from Volzard."
The four of them looked nervous, but when I greeted them in a loud voice, they relaxed their guard.
Well then, let's summon right away.
"Summon!"
When I activated the summoning technique, I was able to successfully summon Klaus-san, Kartz-san, and Bart-san.
"Wh, what's with you guys!"
"This is Klaus Volzard, the Lord of Volzard. As per the letter you were sent the other day, he has come to pick up a representative of the Marburg Family who will be attending the Lord's meeting. Please intercede."
"Ha!, excuse me!"
Of the four guards, two wearing different colored uniforms ran to intercede, and Klaus-san seemed to be about to say something.
After a while, we were guided into the mansion, but I showed my guild card just in case when I passed through the gate.
I, it's not like I wanted to show off that I was an S-rank.
At the entrance of the mansion where we were guided, the brothers Ars and Zarua welcomed Klaus-san.
"I welcome you. My name is Ars Marburg."
"My name is Zarua Marburg, welcome after your long journey."
Yup, since they both spoke at the same time, I couldn't hear much of what was said.
I thought he would persevere a bit longer, but Klaus-san scratched his head in displeasure and declared.
"Just what are you saying, I can't hear you if you both talk at the same time. Talk one at a time."
"I ..." "Zarua ..."
"Ars ..." "Welcome ..."
Neither Ars nor Zarua seemed to have any intention of giving in, and when they started talking at the same time, they glared at each other.
"Ah~ ... Enough, I can't talk to you guys. Hurry and take me to where the Old Man is."
The two of them didn't hide their dissatisfied expressions, but a rich kid, who grew up in a greenhouse, and the field-oriented Lord, who grew up as an adventurer, were so different in their dignity and power.
Bart seemed to be having a hard time holding back his laughter as Klaus-san was being led around by two silent people.
Of course, me as well.
When the two of them knocked on the double doors, a strong voice answered from inside.
"Enter!"
Maybe it was because of the knocking sound that he didn't ask who it was.
Norbert, the Head of the Marburg Family, was sitting upright in his bed, wearing a robe.
"Klaus, is it, it's been a while."
"Jii-san, these guys are of no use to me, so get ready quickly."
"Fuu ... I thought you would say that. But, I'm already ..."
"It's ten years too early to retire. If you want to retire, do it after you've raised a useful heir."
"Fuu ... Seriously, this guy is ... Norud, get ready to go out."
"You can't, Danna-sama. Your body ..."
"Don't be a hindrance, Rat."
Klaus-san stopped Norbert with a sharp voice as he tried to dissuade Norbert from leaving the bed.
"What are you planning, I don't know why you're plotting to make Jii-san die, but if Jii-san were to die and leave those two blockheads behind, it will cause trouble to us from the neighboring territory."
"Wh, what are you talking about. Even though you are the Lord of Volzard ..."
"Teaming up with that quack, it's too late for Jii-san ... it's too late ... isn't that what you were saying? Although there's nothing wrong with him, but you weren't giving him proper food and were trying to make him weak, right?"
"Wha, how do you know that ..."
Immediately after Norud made a shocked expression, he seemed to realize the meaning of the words he had just blurted out, and took off the mask he was wearing.(TN:Aka, he showed his true face.)
"Keh ... It can't be helped if it got found out."
In contrast to his polite tone as a butler, Norud spoke in a gruff manner and glared at him.
"Hoo~, it seems that even though you're a Rat, your head doesn't work well. That's right, my extremely talented S-rank adventurer has investigated everything."
At Klaus-san's urging, I used my tablet to play back the footage Basten had shot.
"This is advanced technology from a far away country. It records what you see with your own eyes and can be viewed over and over again."
The Marburg Family could not hide their surprise when they were shown the secret meeting between Norud and Enders, and how they put poison into the soup.
While Norbert was fixated on the video, Norud pulled out a knife from his inner pocket and attacked him.
The knife he tried to swing was blocked by the shield of darkness I had deployed, and immediately afterward, Mart and Mirt jumped out from the shadows, held Norud down and tied him up in a rope.
The members of the Marburg Family just watched in shock as Mart and Mirt rolled Norud to the floor, gave a knight's salute, and returned to the shadows.
After Ars and Zarua, who were ordered to capture the doctor Enders, left, Norbert prepared to go out and interrogated Norud in the presence of Klaus-san.
"Why, just why, Norud."
"Why? It's obvious, isn't it, it's to destroy the Marburg Family which is nothing but a nuisance to the people."
Norud's name was a pseudonym, his real name was Bozek, and he was the son of a miner from Marburg.
He was disgusted and repulsed by the sight of his father crawling underground, covered in dirt every day, so he ran away from home as soon as he graduated from school and started living in Bakkenheim under the name Norud.
Life in the academic city seemed to suit his nature, and he worked as a waiter at a restaurant while attending night school, and after ten years, he was even given the responsibility of managing the store.
WIth a stable income and thinking he could support his family, Norud returned to Marburg for the first time in ten years, but what awaited him was an unexpected family.
About two years before Norud returned to Marburg, a major cave-in accident occurred at the mine, and Norud's father was seriously injured.
His mother and sister also worked to earn money for his father's medical expenses, but his father died in vain.
As she continued to work to pay for his remaining medical bills, his mother collapsed, and a heavy burden seemed to fall on his sister.
His mother died as her treatment failed, and his younger sister, who was burdened with large debts, was forced to sell herself, and her whereabouts were unknown.
"It's all your Marburg Family's fault! You exploit the miners as much as you want, and then once an accident occurs, you don't provide any compensation. No matter what happens to the people or their families, you don't lend a helping hand. It's been so since old times! Many people were killed in the recent cave-in accident. However, the members of the Marburg Family don't even try to do anything for the people! The mere existence of a Feudal Lord like this is harmful!"
Norud was tied up and rolled on the floor, screaming loudly.
"That's why I swore. I would bring down the Marburg Family and the quack Doctor's family and wipe them out from this world!"
He entered the Marburg household as a servant under the pseudonym Norud he had registered in Bakkenheim, and continued to work diligently, hiding his desire for revenge, until he was finally taken up by Norbert's butler.
"The conflict between those idiot sons is also something I orchestrated ..."
It was difficult to make Norbert himself an incompetent Lord, so he seemed to have poured his heart and soul into making the next generation of Lords incompetent.
It was said that he stirred up the already strong competitive spirit between the twins, spoke falsely about the other side behind the scenes, and created the basis for conflict.
Once both twins had a butler, he seemed to be manipulating the butlers from behind the scenes and intensifying the conflict.
"Everyone was just stupid, so there was no way they were going to incite a conflict."
"Is it okay to divulge such information?"
"Fuun, if you can reconcile those idiot brothers, then feel free to try."
Doctor Enders was said to be the son of the doctor who treated Norud's parents.
It seemed that the second-generation doctor who charged exorbitant treatment fees and was unable to provide proper treatment was also a poor doctor inherited from his father.
Enders' reputation was said to have been poor to begin with, but it seemed that his reputation rapidly deteriorated around the time of the cave-in accident.
Norud took advantage of that and drew him into this operation, but it seemed like he intended to destroy him from the beginning.
Norus had planned to have Norbert die, have his pension paid in advance, and leave Marburg.
He intended to leave Marburg, ensure his own safety, and then send a secret letter to the Marburg Family.
"Fuu, it was out of my calculations that I would be arrested, but that doctor was doomed to ruin. The rest is the Marburg Family, if you can save it, save it."
The internal situation of the Marburg Family was probably in turmoil, as he did not lose his confidence even after being captured.
It seemed that Norud who was taken away by the guards would be punished after undergoing an even more severe interrogation.
Norbert told the two people who had returned from capturing Enders how the conflict had been arranged by Norud, and then gave them an order.
"Ars, Zarua, please thoroughly investigate this matter before I return from Breichberg. If you are unable to produce results by hindering each other, I will disinherit both of you."
"No way, Father ..." "To team up with someone like this ..."
"Shut up! Anyone who does not have the qualifications to be the Lord of House Marburg will be disinherited and exiled! If you think I'm joking, then try it!"
Until the commotion subsided, Klaus-san sat down on the sofa in the living room and did not interfere at all.
"Obviously. Why do I have to spend so much effort taking care of someone else's House? Besides, it's better to just keep quiet and watch over things like this."
It seemed that this meeting of Lords would take up the closure of the Irosun Great Forest as an agenda item for the entire Republic of Landshelt, but the ones that needed to get serious were the Marburg and Bakkenheim Families.
Klaus-san seemed to think that if one of them owed him a big favor, it would be advantageous when proceeding with various discussions.
"As I said before, Kent, if we leave the Irosun matter to you, I'm sure you'll be able to make some progress. However, we can't rely on you forever. That's why, we have to create a system without Kent from the start."
"Does that mean that Marburg's cooperation is essential for that?"
"That's how it is ..."
Norbert was ready to leave after he had finished lunch and had enough time to take a break.
While waiting for the preparations to be completed, Klaus-san was having fun chatting with Kartz-san and Bart-san.
At first, the talk began with a solid story about the activities of the garrison, but the story gradually derailed, such as what restaurant's new food was delicious, which restaurant's staff was famous for its beauty, clothing trends, the price of vegetables, weapon fashions, and there was even talk of new services in the entertainment district.
At first glance, it looked like he was talking nonsense and laughing, but it was definitely Klaus-san's style of information gathering.
I don't think I would have a chance to experience the new services in the entertainment district, so I'll report it to Marianne-san as well.
"Klaus, I kept you waiting ..."
"Not at all. Old people prepare slowly."
"The man who had been telling me to retire, to retire, suddenly told me that I would be retiring ten years too early, so I hurriedly made preparations, so please overlook it."
"Fuun, I guess it can't be helped."
When Norbert finished preparing, unlike his two foolish sons, he had the face of a strong Lord who wouldn't go easy.
"By the way, Klaus, how are you planning on getting to Breichberg?"
"Aahh, there's no need to worry about that. Just ask Kent over there and it will be over in no time."
"Fumu, this boy is the rumored Monster User ..."
When I explained about the repatriation technique, Norbert looked skeptical, but when I demonstrated it using the items on hand, he seemed to be convinced.
My role for the day was completed by transporting the group from the Marburg Family garden to the back of the Breichberg Guild.
The head of the household's past
***---***
On the night I returned to Volzard from Guryayev, Fred and Basten came back to report.
[ Basrhania is ... planning to conduct an the Gouken operation tomorrow ... ]
"Did the exercises at the Mizuushi Oasis go well?"
[ It's almost set ... if there's no accident ... ]
According to Fred, the Barshania knights who were originally assigned to Chowsk, the knights who accompanied Seraphima, and the adventurers who were escorting the merchant caravan formed a joint formation and practiced repeatedly.
It seemed that joint operations like this were not uncommon in the Davira Desert, and the fact that all participants agreed on the goal of allowing safe passage through the desert seemed to be a contributing factor to the smooth execution of the exercise.
[ The Barshania commander ... he listens to stories from adventurers ... ]
The knights of Barshania were in charge of the operation, but they also listened to requests and suggestions from the adventurers and made adjustments to avoid conflicts.
Was this ability to adjust in this area unique to Barshania, a country made up of ethnic minorities?
"What about Seraphima, will she remain in Chowsk?"
[ She won't be on the front lines ... but she'll be on standby with the relief team at Mizuushi ... ]
"Is it the same feeling as when Leinef was attacked by the Gigas?"
[ That might be right ... ]
When the port town of Leinef in Barshania was attacked by the Gigas, Seraphima was in a village a short distance from Leinef, commanding the rear troops and providing relief.
Judging from Seraphima's personality, she may actually want to lead from the front, but she was also concerned that if she interfered with them, she might hinder them.
"From what I've heard, I don't think there's a problem, but I'll leave Tsuo at the gate of my home, while the other Lizardmen will wait with Fred."
"Roger that, My King. Please leave it to me."
[ The main character is Barshania ... We will be behind the scenes ... ]
"Since I'm expected to send Klaus-san to Marburg or Breichberg, I'll leave that side to you."
During the day, I was just talking with Emperor Constant of Barshania about wanting to avoid dispersing our forces, but since I was the only one who could use the repatriation technique, I had no choice but to take separate actions.
However, Barshania's commander seemed to be an excellent person, and as long as Fred and the others were there as backup, there shouldn't be any problems.
[ Kent-sama, Norud tried to use poison after all. ]
Basten, who had been conducting reconnaissance in Marburg, brought footage with him this time as well.
While carrying soup for Lord Norbert from the dining room, he was filmed adding powder from a paper packet.
"Basten, this medicine ..."
[ Don't worry, we've already replaced it. ]
It seemed that Basten had replaced the paper packet of poison medicine given to him by Doctor Enders in advance.
It seemed that what Norud thought was a poisonous drug and used, was a medicine to restore magical power.
"Well then, Norbert has become even more energetic, hasn't he?"
[ Nope, the amount is not large enough to be effective as a magic recovery medicine, so I don't think it will have much of an effect. ]
"I see, but I guess we were able to prevent him from getting sick."
[ Yes, and if you combine that with the video from the other day, I don't think they can get away with it anymore ... ]
"Now that you mention it, have you figured out what Norud's purpose is?"
[ I'm extremely sorry. As for Norud's purpose, there's nothing yet ... ]
"So, Norud is the mastermind and Enders is the collaborator?"
[ It feels that way at this point. ]
I had transferred the footage that Basten shot today, along with the footage from the other day, to my tablet so I could watch it right away.
The next morning, I dressed up for a bit of a trip and visited Klaus-san's mansion.
Today would normally be the day for repatriation work, but since it was also rest day, we had asked them to change it to tomorrow.
When I was guided by the butler to the living room, Klaus-san was already preparing to leave.
"Good morning, Klaus-san."
"Morning, Kent. I'll be in your care today."
Kartz-san and Bart-san, lightly armed, were waiting in the living room.
"Good morning, Kartz-san, Bart-san. Are you two bodyguards?"
"Yeah, but it's just a formality. If there's a meeting of the Lords, there will be strict security at Breichberg, so we're just a decoration."
"If I'm going to Breichberg anyway, I'd like to go on a honeymoon with a beautiful woman, not the captain."
"Your companion, is there one?"
"Gufuu ... Aren't you being rather harsh in the morning, Kent."
Kartz-san seemed to be devoted to Meline-san, but in Bart-san's case, I think he's been looking around too much and can't decide on his favorite.
After taking care of Klaus-san's luggage and storing it in the shadow space, preparations were complete.
"Okay, Kent. First, please move me to the front of the Marburg mansion."
"Understood. Then, I'll summon you from there, so please make sure you don't go out of the range of these golems."
I moved to the garden of the mansion, set up the dark attribute golems as a landmark, and moved immediately in front of the Marburg Family mansion.
There were four guards standing guard in front of the Marburg Family gate today as well.
When I put out a shield of darkness and emerged from a place about 10 meters away from the front of the gate, all four of them had shocked expressions on their faces.
"Good morning, I'm here from Volzard."
The four of them looked nervous, but when I greeted them in a loud voice, they relaxed their guard.
Well then, let's summon right away.
"Summon!"
When I activated the summoning technique, I was able to successfully summon Klaus-san, Kartz-san, and Bart-san.
"Wh, what's with you guys!"
"This is Klaus Volzard, the Lord of Volzard. As per the letter you were sent the other day, he has come to pick up a representative of the Marburg Family who will be attending the Lord's meeting. Please intercede."
"Ha!, excuse me!"
Of the four guards, two wearing different colored uniforms ran to intercede, and Klaus-san seemed to be about to say something.
After a while, we were guided into the mansion, but I showed my guild card just in case when I passed through the gate.
I, it's not like I wanted to show off that I was an S-rank.
At the entrance of the mansion where we were guided, the brothers Ars and Zarua welcomed Klaus-san.
"I welcome you. My name is Ars Marburg."
"My name is Zarua Marburg, welcome after your long journey."
Yup, since they both spoke at the same time, I couldn't hear much of what was said.
I thought he would persevere a bit longer, but Klaus-san scratched his head in displeasure and declared.
"Just what are you saying, I can't hear you if you both talk at the same time. Talk one at a time."
"I ..." "Zarua ..."
"Ars ..." "Welcome ..."
Neither Ars nor Zarua seemed to have any intention of giving in, and when they started talking at the same time, they glared at each other.
"Ah~ ... Enough, I can't talk to you guys. Hurry and take me to where the Old Man is."
The two of them didn't hide their dissatisfied expressions, but a rich kid, who grew up in a greenhouse, and the field-oriented Lord, who grew up as an adventurer, were so different in their dignity and power.
Bart seemed to be having a hard time holding back his laughter as Klaus-san was being led around by two silent people.
Of course, me as well.
When the two of them knocked on the double doors, a strong voice answered from inside.
"Enter!"
Maybe it was because of the knocking sound that he didn't ask who it was.
Norbert, the Head of the Marburg Family, was sitting upright in his bed, wearing a robe.
"Klaus, is it, it's been a while."
"Jii-san, these guys are of no use to me, so get ready quickly."
"Fuu ... I thought you would say that. But, I'm already ..."
"It's ten years too early to retire. If you want to retire, do it after you've raised a useful heir."
"Fuu ... Seriously, this guy is ... Norud, get ready to go out."
"You can't, Danna-sama. Your body ..."
"Don't be a hindrance, Rat."
Klaus-san stopped Norbert with a sharp voice as he tried to dissuade Norbert from leaving the bed.
"What are you planning, I don't know why you're plotting to make Jii-san die, but if Jii-san were to die and leave those two blockheads behind, it will cause trouble to us from the neighboring territory."
"Wh, what are you talking about. Even though you are the Lord of Volzard ..."
"Teaming up with that quack, it's too late for Jii-san ... it's too late ... isn't that what you were saying? Although there's nothing wrong with him, but you weren't giving him proper food and were trying to make him weak, right?"
"Wha, how do you know that ..."
Immediately after Norud made a shocked expression, he seemed to realize the meaning of the words he had just blurted out, and took off the mask he was wearing.(TN:Aka, he showed his true face.)
"Keh ... It can't be helped if it got found out."
In contrast to his polite tone as a butler, Norud spoke in a gruff manner and glared at him.
"Hoo~, it seems that even though you're a Rat, your head doesn't work well. That's right, my extremely talented S-rank adventurer has investigated everything."
At Klaus-san's urging, I used my tablet to play back the footage Basten had shot.
"This is advanced technology from a far away country. It records what you see with your own eyes and can be viewed over and over again."
The Marburg Family could not hide their surprise when they were shown the secret meeting between Norud and Enders, and how they put poison into the soup.
While Norbert was fixated on the video, Norud pulled out a knife from his inner pocket and attacked him.
The knife he tried to swing was blocked by the shield of darkness I had deployed, and immediately afterward, Mart and Mirt jumped out from the shadows, held Norud down and tied him up in a rope.
The members of the Marburg Family just watched in shock as Mart and Mirt rolled Norud to the floor, gave a knight's salute, and returned to the shadows.
After Ars and Zarua, who were ordered to capture the doctor Enders, left, Norbert prepared to go out and interrogated Norud in the presence of Klaus-san.
"Why, just why, Norud."
"Why? It's obvious, isn't it, it's to destroy the Marburg Family which is nothing but a nuisance to the people."
Norud's name was a pseudonym, his real name was Bozek, and he was the son of a miner from Marburg.
He was disgusted and repulsed by the sight of his father crawling underground, covered in dirt every day, so he ran away from home as soon as he graduated from school and started living in Bakkenheim under the name Norud.
Life in the academic city seemed to suit his nature, and he worked as a waiter at a restaurant while attending night school, and after ten years, he was even given the responsibility of managing the store.
WIth a stable income and thinking he could support his family, Norud returned to Marburg for the first time in ten years, but what awaited him was an unexpected family.
About two years before Norud returned to Marburg, a major cave-in accident occurred at the mine, and Norud's father was seriously injured.
His mother and sister also worked to earn money for his father's medical expenses, but his father died in vain.
As she continued to work to pay for his remaining medical bills, his mother collapsed, and a heavy burden seemed to fall on his sister.
His mother died as her treatment failed, and his younger sister, who was burdened with large debts, was forced to sell herself, and her whereabouts were unknown.
"It's all your Marburg Family's fault! You exploit the miners as much as you want, and then once an accident occurs, you don't provide any compensation. No matter what happens to the people or their families, you don't lend a helping hand. It's been so since old times! Many people were killed in the recent cave-in accident. However, the members of the Marburg Family don't even try to do anything for the people! The mere existence of a Feudal Lord like this is harmful!"
Norud was tied up and rolled on the floor, screaming loudly.
"That's why I swore. I would bring down the Marburg Family and the quack Doctor's family and wipe them out from this world!"
He entered the Marburg household as a servant under the pseudonym Norud he had registered in Bakkenheim, and continued to work diligently, hiding his desire for revenge, until he was finally taken up by Norbert's butler.
"The conflict between those idiot sons is also something I orchestrated ..."
It was difficult to make Norbert himself an incompetent Lord, so he seemed to have poured his heart and soul into making the next generation of Lords incompetent.
It was said that he stirred up the already strong competitive spirit between the twins, spoke falsely about the other side behind the scenes, and created the basis for conflict.
Once both twins had a butler, he seemed to be manipulating the butlers from behind the scenes and intensifying the conflict.
"Everyone was just stupid, so there was no way they were going to incite a conflict."
"Is it okay to divulge such information?"
"Fuun, if you can reconcile those idiot brothers, then feel free to try."
Doctor Enders was said to be the son of the doctor who treated Norud's parents.
It seemed that the second-generation doctor who charged exorbitant treatment fees and was unable to provide proper treatment was also a poor doctor inherited from his father.
Enders' reputation was said to have been poor to begin with, but it seemed that his reputation rapidly deteriorated around the time of the cave-in accident.
Norud took advantage of that and drew him into this operation, but it seemed like he intended to destroy him from the beginning.
Norus had planned to have Norbert die, have his pension paid in advance, and leave Marburg.
He intended to leave Marburg, ensure his own safety, and then send a secret letter to the Marburg Family.
"Fuu, it was out of my calculations that I would be arrested, but that doctor was doomed to ruin. The rest is the Marburg Family, if you can save it, save it."
The internal situation of the Marburg Family was probably in turmoil, as he did not lose his confidence even after being captured.
It seemed that Norud who was taken away by the guards would be punished after undergoing an even more severe interrogation.
Norbert told the two people who had returned from capturing Enders how the conflict had been arranged by Norud, and then gave them an order.
"Ars, Zarua, please thoroughly investigate this matter before I return from Breichberg. If you are unable to produce results by hindering each other, I will disinherit both of you."
"No way, Father ..." "To team up with someone like this ..."
"Shut up! Anyone who does not have the qualifications to be the Lord of House Marburg will be disinherited and exiled! If you think I'm joking, then try it!"
Until the commotion subsided, Klaus-san sat down on the sofa in the living room and did not interfere at all.
"Obviously. Why do I have to spend so much effort taking care of someone else's House? Besides, it's better to just keep quiet and watch over things like this."
It seemed that this meeting of Lords would take up the closure of the Irosun Great Forest as an agenda item for the entire Republic of Landshelt, but the ones that needed to get serious were the Marburg and Bakkenheim Families.
Klaus-san seemed to think that if one of them owed him a big favor, it would be advantageous when proceeding with various discussions.
"As I said before, Kent, if we leave the Irosun matter to you, I'm sure you'll be able to make some progress. However, we can't rely on you forever. That's why, we have to create a system without Kent from the start."
"Does that mean that Marburg's cooperation is essential for that?"
"That's how it is ..."
Norbert was ready to leave after he had finished lunch and had enough time to take a break.
While waiting for the preparations to be completed, Klaus-san was having fun chatting with Kartz-san and Bart-san.
At first, the talk began with a solid story about the activities of the garrison, but the story gradually derailed, such as what restaurant's new food was delicious, which restaurant's staff was famous for its beauty, clothing trends, the price of vegetables, weapon fashions, and there was even talk of new services in the entertainment district.
At first glance, it looked like he was talking nonsense and laughing, but it was definitely Klaus-san's style of information gathering.
I don't think I would have a chance to experience the new services in the entertainment district, so I'll report it to Marianne-san as well.
"Klaus, I kept you waiting ..."
"Not at all. Old people prepare slowly."
"The man who had been telling me to retire, to retire, suddenly told me that I would be retiring ten years too early, so I hurriedly made preparations, so please overlook it."
"Fuun, I guess it can't be helped."
When Norbert finished preparing, unlike his two foolish sons, he had the face of a strong Lord who wouldn't go easy.
"By the way, Klaus, how are you planning on getting to Breichberg?"
"Aahh, there's no need to worry about that. Just ask Kent over there and it will be over in no time."
"Fumu, this boy is the rumored Monster User ..."
When I explained about the repatriation technique, Norbert looked skeptical, but when I demonstrated it using the items on hand, he seemed to be convinced.
My role for the day was completed by transporting the group from the Marburg Family garden to the back of the Breichberg Guild.
