To Save My Favourite Character, I Decided To Destroy the Game’s Plot

The next morning.

When I stepped back over the day and calmly recalled what had happened so far, I was able to flatly accept O'Brien's side of the claim.

I could not help but respond in a quarrelsome manner, because at the root of their rejection of us was their greed for power and hostility toward the Gardeas faction.

If one disregards that, there is no mistake in their tactics and judgment.

If that is the case, it would be a good thing to leave the main part of the war to the other side.

Our main goal is national defense, not Schneizel's own head on his shoulders.

　I think that's a better choice than squabbling with each other here.

　However, hey.

I don't doubt their competence, but the fact that they are the kind of people who would twist something for power leaves me uneasy on the day of the war.

If something unusual happens, they might not make the best decisions, letting their emotions take precedence.

Should I do some research on their backbone and what they have done in this city?

　That is the only thing I need to know if they are really someone I can trust with my peace of mind.

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　I then asked Schneizel's permission and went into town. With Vasel as my escort.

　Schneizel's second-in-command is probably one of the most powerful men in the country.

I was so impressed by his lack of nobility and Schneizel's sense of propriety, that Vasel was treated like a handyman.

　I'm sorry. It's my fault this time.

The main street of the fortress city of Ausstadt was more lively than I had previously seen it.

　The reinforcements from neighboring cities that O'Brien had requested, and the sheer number of merchants who had gathered after reading the signs of war.

War creates all sorts of different demands, so it is certainly a commercial opportunity.

Still, it is a business opportunity to jump into a war zone without regard for the risks involved.

　The streets are filled with food stalls and vendors, their customers, and ordinary passersby.

　We made our way through the chaos of the main street. We were dressed as ordinary people.

It was impossible to hear the voices of the citizens because they would be awed by the aristocratic appearance.

"We are told that you are going to make an enquiry. Do you have a destination in mind?"

"I don't have a specific goal in mind. I just hope to find out what has changed in the past year since O'Brien took over as head of the city."

"Why don't you ask the Marquis Strahl about that?"

"She was an ordinary noblewoman until last year, wasn't she?"

" Yes, she said so."

'Then she probably doesn't know much about it."

　"The daughter was fêted by O'Brien and became his puppet as it is. It is said that less than 10% of the nobles in this city are on her side, so it would be futile to expect anything from her."

　　Well, I'll ask her about it.

　But the last information she gave me about O'Brien was only what I could find out if I did a little research.

　There was not a single circumstance that I could not see unless I was in the position of the Marquis.

　That is how weak the power of the Marquis of Strahl is.

'That may be so. ------ So you listen to the citizens?"

"Yes. I am not sure how this city has changed since the upper echelons of Ausstadt were taken over a year ago. I hope there are no problems. I hope there are no problems..."

" welcome! It's a discarded soup made with a lot of discarded vegetables. Yes, it doesn't taste that great, but considering the price and quantity, it's the best lunch for the cost."

　In the middle of my conversation with Vasel, I heard a distinctive advertising message from a corner of the main street.

"Shall we go over there?"

"--? Really?"

　Vasel nodded in confusion at the sudden change of direction. I'm going to go around and see if I can't find a way around.

'Norwin?"

　He noticed me.

Pretending not to hear.

"Oh! Isn't that the aristocrat from the other day? Hey!"

　Arthur, who has been approaching us through the crowd, appears in front of us. Just behind him is Liliana, holding Arthur's hand gripping the reins.

The crowd around us has moved away from us like scattered spiders because of the fucking idiot's loudly calling us nobles.

　There was no way we could escape from Argiano.

"Wait a minute!"

"I just told you! It's him!"

"But, but... If it was a different nobleman, you'd be in trouble!"

"He's okay with this, right? Right?"

"There's another one here today!"

　Huh.

　It's no use. The plan changed.

　I sigh to cover up the abuse I was about to spew out, and prepare for the next eventuality: meeting Arjano again.

A beautiful woman with a platinum blonde hair, who had thrown out the restaurant and was coming toward me.

　For me, she is my worst enemy. For Vasel, she was the worst enemy that Schneizel, his master, had been warning him about.

　Or perhaps my report had already revealed that she was Arjano.

The reason why we still can't go in to capture or take down the snake is because it is not always only snakes that come out when you step on the thicket.

At the moment, it seems that the fierce fighters such as Galdias and Hian are on their way here, and I am not supposed to contact Arjano until they arrive.

Arjano looked at me and approached me with a smile, but when she noticed Vasel on the way, she deliberately bowed her head deeply on the spot.

"Please forgive my young apprentice for his disrespectful behavior twice since the other day."

"---"

A person who is superior to Schneizel two years ago apologizes to you in the guise of a civilian.

 

Vassel, perhaps unable to take the situation in his head, remains rigid in his posture.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

A commoner who has committed an act of disrespect cannot raise his head without the permission of a nobleman. Therefore, Argiano apologized and did not move an inch...

"Oh, hey, Shisho?"

"You keep your mouth shut!"

I, however, was watching the situation anxiously, as were two little kids who didn't know Vasel.

I guess the whole situation looked to the outside world as if a commoner was on the verge of being condemned.

　That's probably why,

"! Please forgive him! Arthur may be foul-mouthed, but he's not a bad boy, and Arjanne is apologizing like this!"

"If Arjanne is killed, the children of the orphanage will be back on the streets!"

"Yes, we apologize too!"

　The surrounding civilians, who had been watching the situation until then, rushed to Arjanne's defense.

"Oh, my"!

　Vasel was dismayed by this unexpected turn of events. As he moved away from the approaching commoners, he shouted, "I have no intention of punishing you! "

The citizens who were trying help were in such a great rush that he had to shout that.

　While we were panicking, Arthur, who did not seem to fully understand the situation, seemed to have realized that he was at fault and was awkwardly keeping his mouth shut.

　You really should be careful, you know.

　Depending on your actions, the world could literally change.

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　Later, after all the commotion had died down, we exchanged greetings once again.

　But only Arjano was happy. I'm trying my best to hide the fact that I can't stop sweating, but I'm trying to keep my head straight.

Vasel, standing next to me, seems to think that in case of emergency, he will allow me to escape at least, and he has a determined expression on his face.

"I'm here to listen to what the people have to say," I say.

　Argiano, who had heard the reason we had come out here as an extension of our small talk, didn't even seem to be trying to hide the fact that she was the attacker anymore.

The polite honorifics were completely missing.

'Well, then you can visit my place of business.'

"Huh?"

'I'll ask the customers what you want to know. Yes, I think that would be the quickest way to do that, right? Besides, many of the orphans, including Arthur, have been affected by the policies that changed over the past year. What do you think? Do you think there's any other way?"

"---Uh, well, that's honestly pretty good idea "

　But we can't ignore the danger of Arjano.

"lead the way . It would be more dangerous to offend her by refusing."

　While I was thinking about it, Vasel told me in a whisper.

"I heard what you said, okay? Well, I won't get angry just because of that".

　---And so, for some reason, I ended up going to Arjano's once again