How To Live as a Scammer in the Game

53. this is what i eat

Early in the morning before the daily routine of the royal palace begins.

Earl Gargent, who had sent a message in advance, had a private meeting with King Toland, the owner of Baltras Kingdom.

“Yes, that Mordon was really defeated?”

“That’s right, Your Highness. Now both ankles are broken, and even moving is uncomfortable.”

“……”

King Toland had a complicated face.

How much money and manpower has been expended so far to keep him in check.

In particular, Mordon, who had earned the position of seven knights with Count Soleon on his back, became an existence that could not be unilaterally suppressed, just like a lion with wings attached.

It was already too late by the time I tried to go and fix it later.

If the king of a country is like that too…

“Is that knight named Rohan that strong?”

“Your Majesty. When Soshin was young, he traveled through many battlefields and saw many powerful knights. Not only his own country’s knights, but also knights from other countries like Laderun.”

“You know. Why don’t you know?

“Yes. One of those many battles. Those who reached the level of Mordon were counted on the hand at best. Count Soleon knew that too and approached Mordon, right?”

King Toland nodded.

“right……”

“Sir Rohan is a person who is different from that. And even force is power… His wisdom is extraordinary.”

“You have wisdom as well as brute force?”

“Yes. You saw my weaknesses before you even met me.”

“The chancellor’s weakness. I’m curious about that too?”

At those words, King Toland gave a very interesting look.

He had been watching Count Gargent since the days of his predecessor.

However, Count Gargendt was the right man to be called an iron man.

A person who is literally perfect and has no gaps anywhere.

Of course, even King Toland did not know of Count Gargent’s weakness until now.

Not even a weakness, even something like a weakness.

That’s why I couldn’t help but be more curious about that weakness.

Count Hana Gargent passed it over with a smile.

“Haha. I tried hard to hide it. I was afraid that forces would appear who would take me as a hostage and harm His Majesty the King.”

Having said that, how can I ask more?

Somehow, that weakness might leak out and become a threat to yourself.

In addition, Count Gargent was not a person to be stabbed in the back, and there was no need to know his weaknesses.

I was just curious for a moment.

Still, I really thought that one of Count Gargent’s speech skills was outstanding.

That’s why I was even more curious.

What kind of person was the knight named Rohan whom Count Gargent praised so much?

‘There were few talents that Chancellor Gargent didn’t hold back in praise like that.’

Very, very, very little, the people Count Gargent praised were all rare talents in the eyes of King Toland.

However, the present Earl of Gargent made me forget that he was a man of praise.

“Force, intellect, action, and even an eye for talented people. They are all woods that are not lacking in any of them. You must never lose sight of them. As long as he has taken a step forward on his own, in our kingdom, we must build a good relationship with him unconditionally. It’s obvious he’ll feel the same way at , so it’s a great opportunity for us as we can play.”

“…Is it possible for a mere human to have all those abilities?…”

“Because it’s such a serious matter, I asked for an audience from early in the morning despite rudeness. At first, he said he had no intention of coming to a place like this. I forced myself a little.”

The chancellor continued with his characteristic sharp eyes.

“I haven’t shown him much liking yet. I’ve only expressed my desire to go with him as an ally. However, my heart is completely different. He should be our ally no matter what. No, at least give us a sword. It means that you have to keep it out of the way.”

“……”

“Do not regret anything for him.”

“Don’t regret it, la…”

“Yes. Please treat him with the intention of giving him everything except for the throne. Even if it’s for this Prime Minister.”

“……!”

With that word, King Toland knew how to face Rohan.

Also, that the Prime Minister’s statement was sincere.

“I set aside time for the afternoon dinner to prepare a small event for only Your Highness, Sosin, and Lord Rohan to attend. Your Highness, I hope you will remember the words of this old man. You have to make them feel that there are no allies again.”

* * *

morning when the sun rose a little.

Count Gargent found a shabby shack.

A door without a doorknob greeted him.

Count Gargent grabbed the door with his hand and opened it.

profit.

“Are you there?”

At his voice, a person rubbed his eyes and appeared from within.

It was Marco.

“who are you?”

“It’s Gargent. He’s an alchemist.”

“Gar…yes? What, what?”

“Haha. It’s probably the one you know.”

“Ah, how did His Excellency the Prime Minister get to this shabby place…!”

“Can I come in for a minute?”

Marco jumped out in surprise and opened the door.

“No, of course!”

Guided by Marco, Count Gargend went fully inside.

He looked around the lab curiously.

Marco also looked at Count Gargent as if he was curious.

After all, Count Gargent was one of the best alchemists in the kingdom.

It was because he was the one who brought the kingdom of Baltras to the ranks of the great powers by embodying firepower as splendid and powerful as magic with only alchemy.

Among the alchemists in the kingdom, there was even a joke that if you didn’t know him, you wouldn’t be qualified as an alchemist.

“Uh, why are you here?”

“Ah. I heard what Lord Rohan said.”

Marco became dizzy.

I’m so happy.

After meeting Rohan.

It was because I felt like my life, which had been like hell, was being released in one shot.

“Ha ha ha! Ro, did Lord Rohan introduce me to His Excellency?”

“It’s about the same.”

“I can’t believe it…”

“Is this a laboratory? You’ve done well with your research in a facility like this.”

Count Gargent was also astonished.

To think that the necklace he had seen was born in a laboratory of only this level.

‘If I polish it a little… a genius who surpasses me might come out.’

It was beyond imagination.

He was a truly coveted talent.

The moment I saw the phoenix necklace given to me by Rohan, my heart was already hardened…

‘I’ll have to take this right away.’

Now that I’ve been here myself, I’m sure it was Earl Gargent.

“Hey. Do you have any plans to do research in the royal family? As for research, it doesn’t matter what you want.”

“……Me, really?”

“then.”

Marco’s eyes widened and he stuttered.

“I-I’m going to become a royal alchemist…?”

“This friend. Isn’t he quick to understand?”

“Oh, no! I understand, of course!”

“Haha. Then come to the royal palace tomorrow. I’ll send someone, so you can follow me.”

Marco bowed his head.

“Thank you thank you!”

“Haha. I should thank Lord Rohan, not me. For discovering talent like you.”

“Of course! Rohan-nim is my benefactor. He is the one who believed in me, whom I did not trust.”

To that answer, to the sure answer.

Earl Gargent was slightly playful.

“Really? That much?”

“Yes!”

“Then, if Lord Rohan told me not to become a royal alchemist… what would you do?”

Surprisingly, Marco’s answer came out without even thinking about it.

“I won’t.”

“Ooh? The Royal Alchemist?”

“Yes. I knew that even if I wasn’t there, there were people who recognized me.”

firm answer.

Count Gargent smiled spontaneously.

This chair was a real thing.

“Hahaha. That’s right, yes. If you’re a royal alchemist, you should have that much confidence!”

Thinking that I can’t help but admire the eyes that are looking for talented people in Rohan.

* * *

evening time.

I followed Earl Gargent and joined the troublesome dinner.

Still, there was nothing to lose because I had a strong supporter.

In this place where there is no ointment.

They said that I would be on my side, but there was no reason to refuse.

Such a light greeting and dinner proceeded.

By the time you finish eating the main menu.

The story got to the point in earnest.

The one who opened fire was Count Gargent.

“Your Highness. According to Mordon’s confession, the current sinner, Count Soleon’s involvement was more than expected.”

“More than you can imagine? It’s not like we didn’t anticipate it at all.”

“Yes. However, according to the report received during the morning, there were quite a lot of things I didn’t know. One of them was full support for Mordon.”

“Full support?”

“As we all know, after Mordon became an adult, Count Soleon recognized his talent and approached him.”

“So you’re saying that’s not the case?”

Count Gargent nodded.

“It is said that it was raised from the beginning. It is said that it was Count Soleon’s plan to have one of the best armed forces and to become the Seven Knights.”

Hearing those words, King Toland seemed to get goosebumps.

Designing a whole human life?

What the hell were you thinking when you did that?

“Everyone played into his hands…so no matter how much I tried to contact Mordon, it was useless.”

“Yes. It has been confirmed that all the investments made to win Mordon’s heart went back to Count Soleon.”

“……It’s absurd.”

I asked while listening to their conversation.

“He was never worthy of the title of knight, how did he rise to that position in the first place?”

To that question, Count Gargent answered.

“Being like you, he won easily. He was, in name and reality, one of the top three skilled players in the Baltras Kingdom. Especially in Baltras Kingdom, we prioritize performance, so a guy with no abilities can’t rise to that position. The Seven Knights In the end, the decisive battle weapon of the great devil. I couldn’t help but choose it because I lacked a certain amount of personality. Would you choose the seven knights with morality? I’ll pick them with the ability to stand up to the devil.”

I understand to some extent.

Rather than a guy who can’t even stand against the devil, it’s better to have a guy who can stand up to him even if he has a little greed for money or power.

At that time, King Toland rather scolded Count Gargent.

“Lord Rohan is right. Chancellor. I think a minimum verification will be needed in the future.”

“Yes. Your Highness. I will pay close attention so that something like this does not happen again.”

“By the way. Have you secured the mortal birds and Count Soleon’s recruits that Lord Rohan spoke of?”

“Actually…we raided Count Soleon’s mansion, but it has been confirmed that they have already escaped.”

It’s only a few minutes since I captured Mordon and arrived at Count Gargent’s mansion.

I saw with my own eyes that Count Gargent immediately sent troops to capture Count Soleon.

But at dawn, he already noticed and ran away.

Even so, King Toland was not greatly surprised.

“Yes. He’s not going to be easily captured. What about the chase?”

“It’s going on in all directions. According to current forecasts, it appears to be heading towards the Earldom of Mollen.”

“It’s the Countess of Mollen…… It’s the northern border. The two of you were quite friendly from the beginning, weren’t you?”

“Yes. Count Molen, who has a force as strong as Marquis, was enough to satisfy each other’s greed.”

“My head hurts…”

I interrupted their conversation.

“I’ll go myself.”

The protection of the mortal bird.

I thought I would like to receive it.

Obviously, the ability of the phoenix Pico was as good as the unique skill, so the ability of the mortal bird, the twin, must also be excellent.

‘This is what I eat. Even if it’s a waste of hard work! It would be unfair if I lost it!’

In response, King Toland and Earl Gargent shouted at the same time in a voice that they did not expect at all.

“Gee, are you serious?”

“Gee, are you serious?”

The two looked at me with very thrilled eyes.

“Your dedication! I will never forget you!”

“Ha ha ha. I dare not discuss personality in front of Lord Rohan now. He is the most perfect man I have ever seen in my life.”

what? why are you like that

“To be ashamed to ask for help, to do something you can’t even ask for help… I swear by the king’s name. We, the Kingdom of Baltras, will generously give you anything. This… Regardless of the honor of being seven knights or your strength, I admire your personality, and these words come from my heart. Chancellor!”

“Yes. Your Highness.”

“To Sir Rohan, I will bestow the title of honorary count of Baltras Kingdom. In addition, I will hand over the special commanding authority of the Jet Dark Knights, and order Bio to do my best to assist him so that his justice can be realized!”

“I’ll follow your orders.”

I was just trying to get the protection of a mortal bird… but something came in more than I expected.