
The rosary tower is only a place available to those who have voting rights in the state council.
Only a few people were allowed to access the place, such as the founding families, those with extraordinary wealth, and millions of troops.
“5 years ago, the Vallua farm had lost its function due to hurricanes and severe droughts. The tyranny of William Vallua led to revolts everywhere. I need someone who has the freedom and reputation to set them up.”
The nobles began to speak after Count Wiltro's words.
“In terms of popularity alone, there is no family like Wiltro that seeks to help the poor every year.”
“I will not be humble. If young people lose their trust in their master, don't they need someone capable of quelling the chaos in the mansion?”
Marquis Shuheil laughed out loud.
“There are a number of precedents on the land where the master family was destroyed and the land was taken by neighboring countries. This is my territory bordering Vallua. I know the situation well so well can manage it well.”
“It's only possible if it's a small family. But Vallua is a huge manor where 33 noble families gather. It is a national law that the manor is subject to His Majesty's decision. ”
"Then there is no need for us to have a meeting, it will be enough to wait for His Majesty's decision."
When the unwilling one started talking, someone knocked on the table.
“It is the role of the 5 Dukes to convey the will of the nobility to His Majesty, no matter how the decision is made at the meeting. It is important to listen to the opinions of the parties.”
The eyes of the nobles turned to the two people sitting on top, Duke Dubbled and Duke Marche.
Duke Marche put a gentle smile on his lips as usual.
"Let's hear Duke Dubbled's thoughts."
Duke Dubbled opened his mouth as he watched the meeting with an annoyed expression.
"You're just talking about this guy or that guy or that crap."
At that moment, the entire place froze.
Theodore Dubbled slowly looked around and spoke to the shocked nobles.
“Is there anyone gathered here for the people of Vallua? Everyone ran away as their eyes turned greedy. ”
“Please don't talk like that Duke Dubbled! How can you say that nobles prioritize personal interests over those who wait for help! ”
Count Wiltro attacked Duke Dubbled, but Theodore Dubbled laughed.
"Don't tell me that when you know everything."
"Mr Dubbled!"
“If you don't think so, why don't you hand over Vallua's data and property to the Imperial Palace, and just put the troubled land of Vallua on the agenda?”
The conference hall was quiet again. Theodore, who closed his eyes, lightly rubbed his temples.
“You don't have to hide it. After all, we will finally do the auction, only the richest can win it.”
The nobles groaned, but could not refute it. As the atmosphere subsided, Theodore looked at Duke Marche.
"It's a fight between me and Mr. Marche, so let's finish this."
"I'm in trouble. I'm a little greedy for this. ”
“Why were you so greedy when you were so old? No matter what you offer, I will do more.”
"Well, then I won't back down again."
The eyes of Theodore Dubbled and Igor Marche collided in midair, sharply.
***
At the request of the godmother, I took a break from the dugout and returned to see a familiar boy.
“Johann.”
"Yes." Yeah."
Johann approached me with an indifferent face as usual.
"What brings you here?"
This was the center of the island, and it was not a place that Johann, who attended an overseas academic institute, could find.
Johann looked at me for a long time and slowly opened his mouth.
“...I only passed.”
"Get through?"
'It's also not a place that people usually pass by.'
As I blinked, my godmother next to me covered her mouth as her shoulders trembled.
“Ya, what a coincidence.”
He laughed at the end of his words, so I tilted my head. But Johann answered politely.
"Am I an uninvited guest?"
"No way, Dubbled's eldest son couldn't possibly be an uninvited guest."
Godmother is right.
In society, those who came uninvited were considered impolite, but at least there was no one here who was unhappy with Johann's visit.
The young women could not take their eyes off Johann, and even the old women looked at us curiously.
Johann was a genius who got into the best academic institutions on the continent without even going through seminary. People who are greedy with the education of their children cannot help but be interested.
In addition, he is a boy who will definitely take over the title as Dubbled's eldest son, and he has yet to have a marriage. Parents with daughters pray for him.
The people's eyes were burdensome, so I held onto Johann's arm and whispered.
“You already greeted godmother so come back”
"How can you?"
“You don't like crowded places, do you? There are many people here.”
“It's okay.”
Johann used to frown when people looked at him.
"I just think of it as penance."
Is it enough to be considered a penance?
'No way, did he come here on purpose because of me?'
Because the other kids are visiting their parents, but I'm the only one with a godmother?
'Ehm, no way ...'
When I thought so, the host gave her a seat with a big smile.
“Now you are here, let's chat. You don't show up too often on shows, so everyone has a lot of questions.”
I felt an unspoken pressure, 'Do you want to be close to my daughter in particular?'
“It looks like I met a celebrity. I often meet other Dubbled children at parties, but I've never seen you.”
“But lately, it seems like you've been out a lot. The first prince's birthday or virtual battle. Oh, my daughter once greeted you in a virtual battle.”
I'm afraid Johann will be upset.
Later,
“I, I'm Leila Nelkok. I, it's an honor to see you.....!”.
"Johann Dubbled."
He didn't greet her.
As I opened my eyes wide, my godmother looked at me with a big smile.
"Miss has a good older brother."
“...Is he also intentionally here?”
"Johann Dubbled is a boy who is as considerate as his appearance."
Then Johann called me.
“Leblaine.”
"Yes?"
"Cabin."
Unlike Henry and Isaac, Johann was a bit difficult to approach because he rarely spoke, and had a lot of rumours.
But now that I think about it, he takes care of me more carefully than Henry or Isaac.
When I realized it, I felt a warm wind blowing in my heart.
I grinned and said to Johann.
“Johann-nim*, drink tea.”
* Note: He called her formally
“…….”
“There Darjeeling and Assam. And then orange peco..”
"Why do you still call me Johann-nim?"
"Huh?"
“......Henry and Isaac were called differently?”
"I also call them by their names?"
"You didn't call them formally."
I winked, and Johann said, “......Enough,” while extending a hand to the cup. Only then did I nod my head, 'Ah!'
"Sister Johann."
“…….”
His hands stopped as he took the teacup.
'It's not?'
What's wrong with thinking that Johann really likes it.
I moved my hand with a slightly sad expression.
"Should I call you Johann?"
"…no."
"No?"
"Son's that."
Johann, who said so, smiled faintly.
'Wow…'
He looks so different from a smile.
Johann expressionlessly looked like my father and felt very cold, but he looked very gentle with a smile.
'I've never seen him smile like this before...huh?'
When I looked, I was dumbfounded.
“Uwaa....”.
“Haa...
At the same time, the surrounding little children sighed happily, and even the noble ladies stared at Johann with very happy expressions.
***
'This is Lady Dubbled.'
'Child of destiny!'
Shortest route to get brother Dubbled!
I'm familiar with the story that Duke's men are infatuated with their new daughter, but I don't really believe it.
Will the monsters really appreciate their daughter or sister?
I think the rumors have a purpose. Until I see Johann Dubbled's smile!
The young women and women's eyes were on Leblaine, who drank the juice Johann had squeezed.
"Lady Dubbled, there'll be an interesting opera soon. Our family owns the largest concert hall in the city, If you don't mind, you can join me....!”.
“Opera is out of date. There are two cute deer in my house. Do you like animals? If you don't mind......!”
“My family has a jewelry store. There are special gems that match the Lady. I really hope you will accept it, but if you don't mind, join me..!”.
They were more enthusiastic than when I first arrived at the party.
Even Leblaine who was used to such a thing, did not know what to say.
“Ah, the.....”.
His communication device blinked just in time.
'Good!'
“Ah, I got a message. I'll be gone for a minute!”
Leblaine used that as an excuse and stepped out into the hallway.
'Johann is really popular.'
The child who sighed connected the communication device.
[It's Noanoke.]
"Yes. What's problem?"
[I will report the incident at Tower Rosario.]
There must have been a lot of things going on.
When he heard that Duke Dubbled and Duke Marche were fighting, he groaned.
'At the end of the day, is this a wealth competition? If Marche wins, it's hard to get funds from my father to buy suwon……….'
“Alright, first, let's take a good look at the situation.....”.
Leblaine, who was talking, hurriedly ended the communication device at the end of the corridor.
"He has silver hair, blue eyes, and handsome boys like him emerge from a book!"
"There are no boys downstairs like the Lady said."
"Cannot be. At the party downstairs......ya?”.
Elizabeth Nodelli, who saw her frowned.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
"I wonder why you haven't come back yet."
“Hmm, why should I go back? If you go, of course you are not suitable for a party like this.”
"You still think I'm impure huh?"
"The orphan is an ordinary person, right?"
Elizabeth, who was glaring, approached Leblaine and said.
“I'll make it clear. I don't like you.”
"good. So did I."
“You are really terrible. Unaware of the subject......!”
That time,
“Leblaine.”
Elizabeth hardened when she saw the boy walking out of the party. He was a beautiful boy with silver hair and blue eyes who became the prince of Elizabeth in an instant!
“Pri....ah, no, sir! Hello."
It was then that Elizabeth lowered her head with a timid face.
"Sister Johann."
……What?
Elizabeth hardened at Leblaine's words.