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I Have A Damn Family Again - Chapter 243

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Chapter 243: School Trip (6)

“And with that, the school trip concludes.”

The school trip was over.

While it had been nothing more than a glorified playtime, the changes Arsienne and Florence had orchestrated had a positive effect.

-“Carsein, would you mind if I asked how you conducted your territorial investigations?”

-“Would you consider issuing a permit to allow us to use the Shatrain roads?”

-“Young Master, we humbly request your assistance. Access to those roads is crucial for our territory.”

It was a small, but significant change.

The young nobles’ attitudes had shifted. They were acknowledging him.

It had only been a short while ago that they had been complaining about the inconvenience caused by the Shatrain road closure, and now, they were approaching him with polite requests.

Some even bowed their heads. To him, whom they had once mocked as a commoner.

They had witnessed something during the symposium, and during this school trip, that had shattered their preconceived notions.

While it was only a small number of nobles, the impact was significant.

-Ding!

▶ Noblesse Points acquired! ◀

[Current Points: -248]

[Perception is very low. Difficult to gain acceptance in noble society.]

‘This is something you only get in Chapter 3 after raising Arsienne’s affinity to a certain level… And I’ve already acquired it.’

※ What are Noblesse Points?

[Reputation points among nobles. Higher points lead to increased interaction.]

That was the in-game explanation for this system.

Normally, affinity was the most important factor in interpersonal relationships. But things were different with nobles.

They viewed Carsein differently, as a representative of an entire territory, with its own reputation rank.

‘So this system represents Carsein’s reputation and standing within noble society.’

It was even more difficult to manage than affinity.

Acquiring it this early was a significant achievement.

“I’ll practice more for next time.”

“There’s no rush. You’re not used to the water.”

“…I-I’ll be going now!”

Harnie said, then turned and left.

I should go as well.

It was time for everyone to return to their respective places.

However…

“…”

With the school trip over, I was scheduled to return to the Bagrand Duchy.

Which meant facing the wrath of those three sisters, who were currently glaring at me.

And what would Isabella say?

Ugh. Just thinking about it gave me a headache.

“Carsein, you idiot!”

As I massaged my temples, Flora suddenly shouted.

What was wrong with her now?

“Flora, what’s the matter?”

I wasn’t the only one surprised. Claire and Arina looked equally startled.

The little blonde brat glared at me and shouted again,

“Ugh! You’re a Bagrand! You’re supposed to spend the night with us after the school trip!”

“What?”

“And the next day, too…! Why were you only with her?!”

What was she talking about?

What was wrong with teaching Harnie how to swim?

“Flora… why don’t we go back now…?”

Claire asked, glancing nervously between Flora and me.

“The trip’s over. Let’s go get some dessert. Okay?”

“Dessert…?”

“Yes. Let’s go get some dessert. I want some, too.” Arina added.

“…Fine.”

Flora, still grumbling under her breath about something I couldn't understand, was led away by Claire.

Arina glared at me, but didn’t say anything.

The situation had been resolved without further incident, but…

“What did I do wrong?”

I couldn’t understand it.

▶ Choose your destination. ◀

[ 1. Bagrand Duchy ]

[ 2. Lusmire Territory ]

[ 3. Shatrain Territory ]

[ 4. School Trip Hotel ]

[ 5. Pesselus Imperial Palace ]

[ 6. Training Grounds ]

[ 7. Western Region (choose one) ]

“Ugh. I don’t want to deal with them, so I’ll just ride back…”

Just then,

My destination changed.

“You’re back, Carsein.”

“Talfon? What are you doing here?”

“I’ve been waiting for you, since the school trip. Anyway, about that document I gave you to decipher…”

He held something up.

“I’ve just finished translating it.”

***

I was known for having uncovered the secrets of Shatrain during the symposium.

But that wasn’t entirely true.

I hadn’t uncovered everything.

Because one piece of evidence had required time to decipher.

And that was the document Talfon was holding.

“I read it over with Pollux before giving it to you. But… even we couldn’t decipher everything.”

“Not everything?”

“No. Even after consulting with the Lindel Tribe, the most skilled decoders in the four remaining Western tribes, we couldn’t translate it all.”

So that’s why he had come to see me in person.

‘Right. It wasn’t fully deciphered.’

If he simply wanted to inform me of the contents, he could have just sent a letter.

I still wasn’t sure if this was a game element or not.

It was probably best to read it myself.

-Rustle.

I turned the cover and began to read.

As Talfon had said, some words were missing or incomplete, but I could understand the gist of it.

“…A plan to mutate plants and animals into monsters?”

What a ridiculous idea.

While they were referred to as ‘monsters’ in this game, they weren’t to be trifled with.

Hunting them required blood, sweat, and tears.

They couldn’t be defeated with brute force alone, and they were often a threat to human life.

And they were planning to artificially create these monsters?

They were insane.

‘…But that would explain the connection.’

Shatrain strawberries and grapes were particularly susceptible to mutation.

Which meant this plan could be used to threaten Shatrain.

…But it seemed there was more to it than that.

“What do you think?”

While I wasn’t entirely certain, I shared my thoughts.

“The Western tribes possess unique abilities related to the five senses. You’re also the primary force against monsters.”

“And?”

“Creating artificial monsters would increase the risk of detection by your tribes. Just like in that black market, even if they were hidden underground, you could smell them. That’s why they chose the Western tribes as their target.”

Pollux of Ipheros.

Talfon of Lilpet.

And all the other Western tribes, who could potentially interfere with this plan.

“And the Wederos Kingdom would have been the biggest obstacle. If they could see the flow of mana, like I can, they would have been an even greater threat.”

“So that’s what it was.”

“The reason is obvious. They likely intended to use this to incite rebellion against the Imperial Family. To destabilize the Empire, to eliminate those who were trying to curb the corruption of the nobles.”

“That would explain why they’ve been trying to discredit the Western tribes. To isolate us, to prevent us from interfering.”

“Exactly.”

He had deduced it perfectly.

Power. It connected all the dots.

‘So that’s why those monsters appeared in the basement… That’s what it was.’

The Waglu faction’s plan to rebel against the Imperial Family.

Their scheme to isolate the Western tribes.

And the fact that the Wederos Kingdom had been their greatest concern.

It all made sense.

“Well, with the Waglu faction eliminated, that’s no longer a problem. But this… requires some explanation.”

Yes, I needed an explanation.

“Why lie about the document not being fully deciphered?”

Talfon had claimed the document wasn’t fully translated.

But as my summary indicated, I had understood everything.

Which meant Talfon had something else he wanted to discuss.

He closed his eyes, as if he needed a moment to gather his thoughts.

-Ding!

…What?

Wait. Why was there a notification now?

“Try opening the last page with your mana, Carsein.”

Talfon opened his eyes and instructed me.

I flipped to the last page, and a new page appeared.

No, it wasn’t a new page. It was a different type of paper, a different material altogether, not part of the original document.

“Why is this here—”

Before I could finish my question,

My eyes widened in surprise.

‘Wait… These characters…’

Impossible.

These characters shouldn’t exist here.

“So you can see them as well, Carsein. No, you can even read them. Correct?”

“…What?”

How did he know?

“You’re not the only outsider who has come to this world. He, too, was from the Wederos Kingdom.”

“What…?”

▶ EX Episode: Traces of the Wederos Kingdom is in progress. ◀

▶ Information related to the Wederos Kingdom acquired. ◀

***

There was once a man.

A man who spoke with a strange accent.

He had said that in three days, torrential rain would fall, causing a flood.

That they needed to prepare.

A man, appearing out of nowhere, claiming there would be a flood… it wasn’t surprising that people had dismissed him as a charlatan.

But this was the West. And the people of the West could sense these things.

“The air feels heavy with moisture.”

“…You feel it too? I smell rain in the wind.”

After one day, Pollux, followed by Talfon and the other tribal chiefs, sensed the approaching rain.

After two days, all the tribesmen felt the presence of the dark clouds gathering overhead.

Heeding the man’s warning, they had widened the irrigation ditches, preparing for the rain.

And when the downpour arrived three days later, the floodwaters were diverted, sparing the villagers from harm.

It was then that they realized,

The man had been telling the truth.

That enigmatic man had then traveled throughout the Empire, predicting future events.

He had foreseen countless events, and his predictions had never been wrong.

He became known as the Prophet, and was even rewarded by the Imperial Family for helping them avert a major crisis.

And when he returned to the West after traveling throughout the Empire…

The Westerners had sensed something.

That he was from the Wederos Kingdom.

“That’s when we first learned of it. That there were those who could see the flow of mana, like the Wederos Kingdom, and who possessed knowledge… no, not just knowledge, but knowledge that didn’t belong in this world. That’s how we were able to identify outsiders.”

That…

That was exactly like me.

‘No, I can’t be distracted!’

This was my chance.

A clue to returning to my world.

“Do you have any other records of this Prophet? Anything he left behind?”

“The Prophet only appeared three years ago, Carsein,” Talfon interrupted.

“…What?”

What?

That didn’t make sense.

The Wederos Kingdom had been destroyed over a decade ago.

“There are survivors, of course. But for a survivor to appear after three years, possessing the full power of the Wederos Kingdom… that’s impossible. Even my wife is a survivor of the Wederos Kingdom.”

“…! So…”

“Yes. There are others. A small number, but they exist. Those who could be called survivors. But none of the Wederos Kingdom survivors we’ve taken in have awakened that power, the ability to see mana. Do you understand what I’m saying?”

It meant I was different.

I defied the established rules.

The power of the Wederos Kingdom had been lost after their destruction.

The Prophet, who had appeared three years ago.

And me.

This clear distinction, this ability to identify outsiders, was the power of the Wederos Kingdom.

And the fact that I possessed this power…

‘…meant there was something more to this, didn't it?’

It wasn’t just a game setting.

“…You’re quick. I expected you to be more confused.”

“Don’t underestimate me. My mind is already a mess.”

Talfon chuckled dryly.