My Disciples Know That I Am Strong

Episode 9. Bewitching Miss Bird (1)

“We are going west.”

“You mean the West?”

There are three reasons why I decided to go west.

The first was the growth of warriors.

Because the west is the best place to meet demons to grow warriors.

Actually, the Pandemonium was in the west of the empire, so I planned to grow the warriors to the next level by filling the experience points there.

The second was the collection of artifacts.

As for the relics in the west, there were a lot of useful things, as there were many equipment that could only be obtained in the later stages of the game.

Retrieve it to further strengthen the abilities of the warriors.

The third was to confuse Rexton, the Grand Duke of the West.

As long as you’ve decided to get involved in politics in earnest, it’s right to expand the power of the princess as much as possible.

However, there is no aristocrat who will believe in the princess tax collector who has nothing. Even if I did all sorts of tricks right now, the possibility that the dukes would side with the princess was zero.

So all I could do now was induce them to remain neutral.

That way, it will be easy to make it on my side later.

However, as much as this was a matter of disturbing the probability, many variables had to follow.

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I didn’t want to risk it, so I wanted it to flow according to the story of the game.

But now it’s impossible.

The princess declared that she would become her force, and the relationship with the prince became hostile.

I can no longer turn back.

This is hard mode without saveload…… No, it’s ‘reality’.

First of all, let’s create a means to protect Chris before he ascends the throne.

“What are you going to do when you go west?”

“Since I became an adventurer, I should go on a rampage.”

Of course, before that, negotiate with a nobleman who only knows money.

* * *

Duke of the West, Economy Rexton.

He was the lord of Rexton City, the heart of the commercial district and the person in charge of managing the invasion of demons in the empire.

He was a man who was called a genius resourceful since he was talented at making money as well as expanding his business from a young age, but gamers called him ‘Money Misae’.

He was literally crazy about money.

A person who affirms everything as long as he has money, and denies everything without money. He was an unpredictable human being.

In the empire, the rank was second except for the imperial family.

The first place was the Todia family.

No matter how good the money is, in the world of the jungle, military force has to be number one.

In the end, you must have strength to protect your money.

Anyway, what I had to prepare to meet such a nobleman was that I needed something that would interest him.

And that thing was now in my grasp.

Wild sword aura.

There are only four swords of the spirit king in the world. I had one of them.

It would be difficult to set a price for this sword, so I thought I could confidently ask to see Rexton.

In fact, you could get a chance to meet Rexton if you put the best artifact in the game at the main store of the Rexton store.

However.

“Sorry. I can’t seem to meet you. An official letter has been sent to all nobles from the imperial family. An order has been issued not to meet anyone related to Prause in the future.”

Since it’s a place I’ve never been to before, I had no choice but to take a carriage and finally arrive at the city of Rexton, but I was blocked at the doorstep.

Are you already in check? Damn prince bastard!

No matter how strong I was, thanks to my performance, I was still a commoner in the end.

In an empire with a clear caste system, it was obvious who to listen to.

Even so, let’s meet! Cheekyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

“However, there are no restrictions on selling goods, so if you sell goods, we will arrange for someone else.”

“…… Done.”

I retrieved the aura.

I couldn’t help it if I couldn’t meet like this, but I had no choice but to use that method.

I tried to go comfortably, but since everything was premature, I had to be prepared for such a variable.

In the first place, all I’ve done is shake this world view, so I have nothing to say.

I approached the servant and spoke in a low voice.

“Since I can’t meet you, I want you to tell me just one word.”

“What is it?”

“I can solve ‘the problem’ you have.”

The biggest problem Rexton is facing at this time.

There was something that a pig misae could never miss.

Based on the game, the warriors have been keeping an eye on them since before they turned 15, so now is the perfect time.

The best thing was to show them some very expensive items and meet them, but it couldn’t be helped since the prince was messing around.

It’s a little troublesome, but I have no choice but to go back.

The servant replied that he understood while tilting his head. I turned around without hesitation. Even the warriors follow me.

“There are so many people. Here too.”

As soon as Tina left the store, she looked around the market and said,

The city of Rexton was as crowded as the capital.

It was quite close to the Pandemonium border, but it had never been a threat until now, and people were living in peace because they hired adventurers, knights, and wizards every year to protect the territory.

“This is because economic activity is more active here than in any other region.”

“Then what are you planning to do today?”

“Since I rode the carriage for a long time, I should rest first.”

“Then are you going home again?”

“No. I will rest at the inn.”

“Why are you resting at an inn when you have Maria’s movement magic?”

“I haven’t met the person I need to meet yet.”

You will know where I am at any time in this city.

I’m sure he’ll come back soon.

I don’t know anything else, but I’m sure you’ll have no choice but to meet me. Even if the crown prince issued a ban.

* * *

Smart.

The time when the sun has not yet set.

An uninvited guest came.

“I will open it—”

“No, leave it alone. I’m coming.”

She dissuaded Iris and headed for the door. There, a servant who had barred me from the door was standing in awe.

“Hello.”

“…… What is your business?”

Considering that she came all the way here, it was obvious that she had come here for some reason, but she didn’t want to turn it on in vain, so she asked clearly.

“His Highness the Archduke of Rexton told me to bring Prause.”

Okay. I asked for bait.

“Okay. Let’s go, kids.”

As if they had waited for my words, the warriors and Ariel prepare. He adjusted his weapons and adjusted his clothes.

“For a while. Her Highness called only Prause-sama. Going with other people-“

“I will go with you.”

“But—!”

“It would be better to build trust if we go together.”

That nobleman doesn’t believe unless he sees it himself.

If I prove that the warriors are superior to the S class, I will have the initiative in the negotiating position.

This will make the story much easier to tell.

“Mmm. It’s kind of like breaking an order at will.”

“Don’t worry. I take responsibility. You just need to guide.”

* * *

“You are so proud~”

Ariel stands in a mansion no bigger than the imperial palace, her hand over her eyebrow, and looks around.

After all, she is the second most powerful person in the empire after the imperial family.

“I’ve been waiting for you, Mr. Prause.”

A middle-aged man in a neat suit puts his hand on his chest and slightly bends his waist.

It was as if he was the butler of this mansion.

“His Highness Rexton is working in the office. Let’s go right away.”

It’s normal to greet guests in the drawing room, but maybe in the office?

I tend to avoid the office as much as possible to maintain the security of my work, but it was one of two cases when Archduke Rexton asked to see him in the office.

If you are too busy with your work to entertain a guest, or if a guest you need to see is a person of little value and you kick it out right away.

Perhaps we are definitely the latter.

He must have invested countless amounts of money to get that solution.

I still couldn’t solve it, but it was only natural that I wouldn’t easily believe someone out there saying, “I’ll solve it!”

Nevertheless, the reason he called me here is probably because he at least considers me a ‘strong man’.

At the time of the auction between Incuro and her slaves over Maria, he must have been there too.

I didn’t recognize him because he was wearing a mask, but it doesn’t make sense that the host is away.

Since he was there, he must have watched the fight between me and Incuro.

That’s why they recognize me as a strong person.

And I was thinking of using this.

In the end, it means that if you don’t see it yourself, you don’t believe it. In other words, if you show it properly in front of him, you will trust it.

Follow the butler to the mansion’s office.

The butler seems to be striding forward, but the sound of his shoes is very low and his body doesn’t shake. It was like watching a model walk.

“This picture is strange. The color has just been painted. I think I can do this too.”

Pointing to a picture on the wall, Tina said, waving her arm in the air.

“I can’t understand human artistry.”

“I’m not talking about that. Fools.”

Iris covered Tina and Maria’s mouth. Is Iris the eldest daughter?

“First of all, it is a picture worth hundreds of gold coins.”

“…… Right.”

The butler spoke mildly, but he couldn’t completely erase the displeasure.

He must have been a son of an aristocratic family, so it wouldn’t be strange for him to value such art.

Because nobles boasted of their wealth with works of art like this.

“Please be polite in front of the Grand Duke.”

He asked as soon as he arrived in front of the office.

Mmm. I also want to be polite, right? But what can I do with this skill?

Smart smart.

“Your Highness, Prause has arrived.”

“Come in.”

As soon as permission was given, he opened the door.

A bespectacled man sitting at his work table raised his head. His brown hair fell naturally, giving us an impression.

“Nice to meet you, Prause. I saw you at the New Year’s party, so it’s been two years.”

‘Nice to meet you. His Highness the Grand Duke of Rexton.’

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“Yes, nice to meet you.”

…… f*ck.

My words startled the butler, and the Duke of Rexton’s eyebrows went up. And then

“Puha! Ha ha ha ha ha!”

I laughed bitterly at him as he laughed away from the office.

“That person must be crazy.”

“I’m not saying that…… !”

Tina confidently pointed at Rexton, and Iris forcibly folded her fingers.

“…… I watched you at the New Year’s party, but you’re a fun person after all.”

He said as he put the ink pen he was holding into the inkwell.

“I see.”

“Yes, there will be no room for each other. Let’s get straight to the point.”

Rexton clasped his hands and grinned. It looked just like a rattlesnake.

“Could you please explain what the problem I am having?”