Chapter 203: Those Who Rage (3)
-Thud, thud, thud.
The sound of numerous footsteps echoed as the villagers marched towards the central hall.
Having just met with Carsein, they encountered Village Head Brem and a small group who had been waiting for them.
“What did the Young Master say?”
As Brem calmly inquired about the outcome, Map stepped forward and scoffed,
“Hmph! More of the same nonsense!”
“Go on.”
“What was ...
2024-11-27 01:19:56 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 202: Those Who Rage (2)
In Week 3, Flora’s Birthday episode is triggered automatically, and after this, the villagers, with their high dissatisfaction level, come looking for me.
This was an unavoidable event in the game as well.
Flora’s birthday was always fixed, and not going to the birthday party at that time would directly lead to a bad ending. So, encountering a Clue and Proof event with high villager dissatisfaction was inevitable in Chapte...
2024-11-27 01:17:59 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 201: Those Who Rage (1)
Harnie stood before me, hands on her hips, glaring down.
Her eyes were sharp, like daggers, sending shivers down my spine. Beads of cold sweat trickled down my back.
“Car. Sein. What time is it?”
“…It’s 2 PM.”
“Then what should you be doing?”
I stifled a groan and forced myself to answer.
“Lunch… Yes. Eating.”
“That’s right. Shall we go eat, then?”
I reluctantly g...
2024-11-27 01:14:56 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 200: One Step Away (16)
-Clip-clop, clip-clop.
“…”
Harnie gazed down from the carriage window, lost in thought.
Carsein’s head rested on her lap, just like before.
“Sigh… How did this happen again…?”
She placed a hand on her racing heart, replaying the events in her mind.
…
She had been wondering where Carsein was.
What would she ask him when she saw him?
Should she ask if he had eaten prope...
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Chapter 199: One Step Away (15)
Carsein’s words, sharp as thorns, were laced with a chilling indifference.
Goosebumps erupted across Flora’s skin.
Despite the warmth of spring, a sudden chill ran down her spine.
And as she watched him walk away, unable to utter a single word…
Flora froze, rooted to the spot.
“Oh my… He just… left? On his sister’s birthday?”
“That’s outrageous. Even commoners celebrate their family...
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Chapter 198: One Step Away (14)
"Tell me more. A box? What kind of box was it?"
"Well… I'm not sure what it was for, but there were two boxes. One was filled with coins, and… the other one was empty."
"Hmm. Only those two boxes were damaged in his room? What in the… No, let's find the culprit first. Security should have been tight. Have they identified anyone?"
"I apologize. Young Master Carsein told us to take a break, so… we weren't expecting...
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Chapter 197: One Step Away (13)
“You’re all done, My Lady.”
“Don’t you look beautiful?”
“I always feel a sense of accomplishment when I see you like this.”
The maids, wiping away their sweat, expressed their satisfaction.
But their expressions were tinged with unease.
‘Does she… not like it?’
‘Again?! We worked so hard… and she’s still not satisfied?’
‘That’s impossible! This time,...
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Chapter 196: One Step Away (12)
Beneath the brightly shining chandelier, Flora, the star of the day, stepped into the elegantly decorated cafe, marking the official start of her birthday party.
The nobles cheered. The dress Claire had given her, a product of her renowned boutique, perfectly complemented Flora's youthful vibrancy, blending seamlessly with the spring atmosphere.
“Is that dress Lady Claire’s latest design?”
“Yes! My older sister m...
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Chapter 195: One Step Away (11)
Carsein, oblivious to the situation, started searching his room with a bewildered expression.
Flora, peeking in through the doorway, giggled mischievously.
“Collecting coins suits a beggar like you. But I couldn’t stand the sight of you hoarding them in the Duchy.”
One day, Flora had witnessed Carsein secretly bringing something back to the Duchy.
She had initially assumed he was just scavenging, like any beg...
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Chapter 194: One Step Away (10)
I waited a bit longer, but the choices didn't appear.
That line from Isabella was supposed to be the trigger.
‘Well, whatever. It’s better this way.’
I’d rather not have the choices appear and have Isabella find out about the mess in Shatrain.
That would only increase the attention level.
“Flora is getting ready, so let’s sit down for a while. I have so much to talk about. I never expected you to ...
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Chapter 193: One Step Away (9)
“Young Master, may I have a word?”
Camilla quietly initiated a conversation as I sat in the carriage, chin resting on my hand, gazing out the window.
“What is it?”
“I don’t think you should attend this party, Young Master.”
“…Hmm.”
Camilla was usually quite perceptive.
Her advice was often helpful in these situations.
Still, I narrowed my eyes and asked,
“Why do you thin...
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Chapter 192: One Step Away (8)
Two days had passed since Carsein had cultivated the strawberries and grapes and delivered them to the guards.
And those two days had also passed for the villagers.
They had hastily expanded their fields, but the harvest wasn’t promising, and their worries turned into reality when they reviewed the accounts.
“We’re in the red…”
“Again?”
The villagers’ faces hardened.
“We bought all that...
2024-11-24 15:50:38 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 191: One Step Away (7)
▶ Harvest the specified number of crops. ◀
[ Shatrain Strawberries (0/25) ]
[ Shatrain Grapes (0/25) ]
Sub-episodes with clear conditions like this usually had a hidden purpose.
The required quantity hinted at their intended use, and these small pieces often contributed to creating choices in the main episodes.
Even though my actions were currently unrestricted by choices, I could still deduce the meaning....
2024-11-24 15:48:38 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 190: One Step Away (6)
Finally.
He had finally obtained the Shatrain strawberries he had been searching for.
The final ingredient for the medicine that would cure his sister’s rare disease. These strawberries, contained within this small box, held the power to save a life.
He had made the right choice.
Instead of waiting in line with the other villagers, he had gambled on Carsein. It had been the right decision.
And thanks to Cars...
2024-11-17 18:54:19 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 189: One Step Away (5)
“Sigh… This meeting is the same as always. The prejudice against Westerners is unbearable.”
One of Pollux’s subordinates shook his head.
“Let’s just go. What’s the point of waiting? The Empire will never accept us, not even in a hundred years, let alone a few decades.”
“…”
“Chief? Aren’t you coming? We’ll be marked by the Imperials if we stay here any longer.”
Even though his subo...
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Chapter 188: One Step Away (4)
Time flew by.
Without choices to guide me, my time after obtaining the seeds was filled with experiments.
Following Trisha’s instructions, I planted Shatrain strawberries and Shatrain grapes, and then I began collecting data, testing different methods, different variables.
What factors influenced the growth rate of the crops?
What factors slowed their growth?
What were the obstacles, the challenges, in this ...
2024-11-17 18:48:57 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 187: One Step Away (3)
A day passed.
Claire didn’t visit, and I, having exhausted my action points in the Shatrain fields, had to spend the day resting.
▶ Shatrain Strawberry Seeds and Shatrain Grape Seeds acquired. ◀
▶ You can plant these seeds in any field under your control. ◀
▶ However, the harvest results will vary depending on the growing conditions. ◀
I had secured the land through choices and the Clue and Proof...
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Chapter 186: One Step Away (2)
The two men were sweating.
They had missed hitting him with the pottery shard, but seeing Carsein enter the seed warehouse, they thought they had found an opportunity.
Carsein already had a terrible reputation.
They could use this opportunity to discredit him, to weaken his authority, to expel him from the territory.
“You can’t just take those seeds! Even if you’re the temporary lord! That’s stealing!”
...
2024-11-17 18:44:14 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 185: One Step Away (1)
“How… How did you…?”
“Your behavior has been strange from the start.”
I replied to Trisha, who was stammering, her eyes wide with surprise.
I had recruited Trisha as an Agent in the game mainly because she was friendly towards Carsein. But thinking about it now, it was strange.
“Everyone else in this territory sees me as an enemy, as the worst lord who ruined their land. So why have you never said anyt...
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Chapter 184: The Second Agent (5)
It was still early morning.
I went outside, stretched, and then headed towards a group of flowerpots placed on a large rock.
This was where the villagers had confronted me a few days ago.
-You’ve taken control of the land, but you can’t just order us around!
-We still don’t trust you! You’ll ruin our fields!
-Even if you have the authority…
They had been filled with suspicion and resentment....
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Chapter 183: The Second Agent (4)
Harnie, regaining consciousness, was startled to see Carsein asleep before her.
An arm pillow.
Not just lying next to him, but actually using his arm as a pillow…!
And that wasn’t all.
‘D-Did I… Did I sleep while hugging him?’
The warmth she felt against her head and arms was the same warmth she had felt when she woke up. So, it must be true.
Her eyes, adjusted to the darkness,...
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Chapter 182: The Second Agent (3)
It was late when I returned to my lodgings in Shatrain.
It wasn’t that far, not really.
Even if I dawdled, it should have only taken thirty minutes at most.
But I had been thinking about how to raise Dyke’s affinity, and I had remembered the traps.
When I had first tested the danger level of Shatrain, I had encountered a group of bandits.
In the game, they were just enemies, obstacles to overcome. But I...
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Chapter 181: The Second Agent (2)
Dyke and Frikt returned.
The other guards, hearing their approaching footsteps, looked up, their gazes filled with anticipation.
But they already knew.
They worked together, lived together, ate together. They knew each other's routines, their habits, their moods.
And their footsteps weren’t the light, energetic steps of success.
They were the heavy, dragging footsteps of failure.
Dyke, sensing their...
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Chapter 180: The Second Agent (1)
▶ Memorial has ended. ◀
▶ Choose your next destination.
[ 1. Brem’s House ]
[ 2. The second house on the right on Shatrain’s 7th Street ]
[ 3. Lusmire Territory ]
[ 4. Carsein’s House ]
[ 5. Field 16 ]
[ 6. Ferdi’s Secret Base ]
…
…
▶ Your next Agent will be determined based on your chosen destination. ◀
I needed a second Agent’s skill to proceed w...
2024-11-15 18:48:07 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 179: Rock Bottom (3)
A player who becomes a lord is typically restricted from using their authority over the villagers. However, the Clue and Proof event allows them to exercise their rights through legitimate means.
This in-game system utilizes information gathered through territory surveys, rewards obtained from sub-episodes, and clues provided by Agents, to identify problems within the territory and facilitate smoother episode progression.
However...
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Chapter 178: Rock Bottom (2)
Ferdi hesitated for a moment, but then, with a determined look on his face, he replied,
“Brother, it would be better to show you, rather than explain.”
Indeed, seeing is believing.
A visual demonstration would be far more effective than a verbal explanation. And I had already secured the main episode, having passed the one-day grace period.
It was better to explore the territory than to remain cooped up in my lodg...
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Chapter 177: Rock Bottom (1)
A map, suspected to have been created by the Waglu faction.
Florence explained that he had found it dropped by someone in Shatrain.
“I wanted to investigate further, so I stayed hidden, but after Shatrain became so closed off, it wasn’t easy. I couldn't even find the person who dropped it.”
He had wanted to give this information to Carsein as soon as possible.
He had intended to deliver it during the spring outi...
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Chapter 176: Diverging Paths (8)
“What kind of language is that, Carsein?”
The same question, but a completely different tone.
Before, it had been a sigh of exasperation, a lament directed at a troublesome younger sibling. Now, it was a command, laced with authority and a hint of menace.
But I wouldn’t back down.
This was what I wanted.
“I apologize if my words are inappropriate. This is the etiquette I learned from books.”
...
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Chapter 175: Diverging Paths (7)
A temporary lord, a noble undergoing a test, stood on the stage.
In the center, a magic inscription stone glowed, displaying the chosen territory.
Every week, the assembled nobles would take turns ascending the stage, explaining how they had governed their assigned territories, what changes they had implemented, and how the lives of their citizens had improved.
It was a typical scene during the symposium period.
-...
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Chapter 174: Diverging Paths (6)
‘Is it over?’
Arsienne brought down the gavel, acknowledging my proposal.
Two hurdles cleared in the blink of an eye.
The Week 1 Report Meeting usually followed a set pattern: territory report, followed by Arsienne’s critique.
If there were any problems with the report, or if the information presented was deemed insufficient, a warning would appear, followed by a new set of choices. Thankfully, that hadn’t...
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