Became the Escort Knight That the Princesses Were Obsessed With chapter 165

165. Avoiding the leash (5)

Meanwhile.

I followed Elina to the living room and greeted Count Timan.

A middle-aged man in his 40s standing alone by the window of a luxurious drawing room.

He had a strong expression like a tiger and stared at me with his back.

“You are here, Baron Mikhail.”

I bowed to him.

Then, Elina smiled and closed the door for her.

“Then, talk carefully. Veil.”

“Thank you, sister.”

Thump.

When the door closed, I looked around the living room with mana in my eyes.

‘It’s soundproofing magic.’

It didn’t seem like only Ti could use magic.

However, he must have possessed an artifact with a magic blocking function, and a strong magical power was felt in his inner pocket.

‘Indeed…. ‘Is this Cornell’s mega-rich?’

“Thank you for coming, Count.”

As I approached him with a grin, Count Timan took off his hat.

The gray hair that falls over his forehead stands out.

“With the city developing so rapidly, shouldn’t we come and see it? “This alone is a good attraction.”

The middle-aged gentleman looked happily at the city outside the window.

He also seems happy that his hometown is developing.

“You probably didn’t come to see me just to look around. Is there anything you would like to say?”

“It’s good that you are quick-witted.”

Timan chuckled and took out his monocle from his chest.

And, like an ancient statue, it was inserted into his deep eyes.

“It’s definitely better than those who only listen to what I say and follow me around.”

He said, criticizing the nobles who followed him a few days ago.

“That’s too much praise.”

As I slowly approached and stood facing the window, he handed me a business card.

And, on that business card….

「Golden Apple」

There was a picture of a golden apple and a recruitment location written on it.

“It’s just an ordinary social gathering. “Only 100 people from the empire can enter.”

In other words, what he gave me.

He was an invitation to a secret association of the empire’s highest class.

“Why are you giving this to me…? ?”

I asked, holding up my business card.

Then, Timan spoke with his intense blue eyes flashing like a wild beast.

“Some members of the association also said they wanted to invest in Cornell.”

“We decided to only accept you and your close associates as investors.”

When I responded with cold eyes, the Count immediately responded.

“That’s why I’m asking you separately.”

The middle-aged gentleman pointed to the business card I was holding.

Then, he asked firmly.

“Do you know how much the invitation you are holding is worth?”

“I know roughly. “It’s very expensive.”

I heard it in my past life.

In addition to the imperial meeting, which is the largest meeting in the empire, there is a separate meeting held among upper-class nobles.

They say there they discuss who to support.

Just by being together with these people, you can become one of the 100 people who control the empire.

‘And many of them are on Crown Prince Leon’s side.’

“Yes, in exchange for their share, I will invite you to the meeting.”

If only Count Timan had the authority to send an invitation.

The power within the group is considerable.

In other words, the man in front of me is bigger than I thought.

And, being a big name means that there is a high probability that he or she will be a supporter of the crown prince, a powerful faction within the group.

It is difficult for me as a supporter of the princesses.

‘I’ll give it a try.’

“However, even if I enter here, will I be able to join any faction?”

“….”

Count Timan listened to me and fell silent for a moment.

He guessed my intention and chuckled.

“Do you mean to guarantee a seat in the group?”

The man with his back looked down at the stream near the orphanage.

There was a flock of ducks walking around in a line.

However, his gaze soon turned not to the flock of ducks but to the hawk quietly quenching its thirst nearby.

He stared at the hawk as if he was trying to give me a hint.

Even though he used soundproofing magic, he was completely silent.

‘Neutral.’

That means he does not support anyone yet.

By nature, falcons are animals that enjoy living alone rather than in a group.

“Yes, because I will definitely be in the minority when I get in there.”

Prime number.

Timan frowned when he realized that I was the crown prince’s opponent.

“You don’t seem to be following the trend.”

“Yes, it will change soon.”

I smiled brightly.

“Just to let you know in advance, the Count, the princesses have currently formed a three-way alliance.”

Timan’s dark eyes sparkled at my confident words.

Because I willingly presented valuable information that I had never thought of.

“Is that really true…? ? “Who were the bad people during that time?”

“Yes, and a high-ranking person within the imperial family also supports this.”

I decided to hide even the information about the Prime Minister for the sake of anticipation.

“Currently, Irina is raising the knights to an outstanding level, so the balance of power between Leon and the princesses has become almost equal.”

I laid back and leisurely looked around the living room.

“The Knights of Light and the Eastern Knights of Arms have produced sword masters for generations. “Even the Knights of Verdant, who gathered all the promising players from commoners.”

Then, he stopped abruptly and spoke with serious eyes.

“If you are a Count who is quick at calculating, you will know that it is worth a try.”

“….”

Timan, a wealthy man, was silent for a moment.

He quickly calculated the difference in power between the three princesses and the crown prince.

“Think about it carefully. “You may be the best here, but compared to the nobles in the capital, you are nothing more than a local lord, aren’t you?”

I put both hands together.

Then, loud applause echoed throughout the living room.

“Furthermore, if you have maintained your neutrality so far, if you later join the crown prince, no matter how much wealth you offer, you will not receive anything in return.”

I smiled and looked at him.

“In return, you will barely save one life. “If anything happens, we might get purged later.”

“You talk so lightly about such a heavy topic, Baron.”

Timan answered with a solemn expression like a statue.

“However, the princess union is different. “They will treat the Count as their best friend.”

I cajoled the serious man with sweet words.

Provoking the stigma of being a local lord, which was his only drawback.

“Who do you think are supporting this place now?”

Timan fell silent for a moment in response to my question.

Then, he soon realized.

A city developing at an abnormal pace.

Furthermore, I am the general manager who supports the princesses.

“No way…” Everyone who swallowed Connell… !”

“Yes, the princesses. “You were supporting them in the first place.”

I narrowed my eyes and smiled cruelly.

“Since you have already supported the princesses, even if you join the crown prince’s side now, you will be suspected.”

I feel sorry for Elina, but she couldn’t help it.

“So, I am also giving the Count a chance. “Will I become a friend of the princesses and maintain the balance of the empire?”

The only way to catch a tiger is to stimulate it greatly.

“Or, would you rather be suspected and go under the crown prince’s wing and be put to death?”

Deep wrinkles appeared between Timan’s eyebrows.

He was lost in thought for a moment, breathing heavily like a wild animal.

“….”

When large-scale construction was built in his hometown, he should have been suspicious.

However, because I was so fussy, coming in quickly ended up becoming a source of trouble.

You probably didn’t know, the princesses were behind this investment.

But there is nothing I can do now.

Because his funds have already gone into this city.

“I need a guarantee for this.”

He seemed to have made up his mind and presented me with a safety device.

“At Cornell, we entrust each other’s valuables as proof of transactions.”

He took out his artifact from his arms.

Luxurious perfume bottle.

The value of the jewels on the outside seemed to be enormous.

“What is this?”

When I asked, Timan answered with the eyes of an experienced tiger.

“People like us often face threats to our property or lives. “Especially when we’re talking about dangerous things like now.”

A small amount of blue liquid flowed from the glass bottle.

Just looking at it, a magical energy was in the air.

“At times like that, there are sometimes wizards or shamans among the groups that attack. “This is an elixir that unlocks their magic.”

Release all hexes.

It is perfect for preparing for unexpected situations.

As expected from a wealthy person, the warranty products he offered were also unusual.

“What will you entrust to me?”

“I….”

I was trying to guess what corresponds to this.

Suddenly, I remembered the strange pill I had recently obtained.

“I’ll give you this.”

I took out a black pill from my pocket and handed it to him.

Then, the count’s eyes, who had been calm until now, widened.

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“This, this…” !”

It seemed like he knew the value of the item.

“It’s an elixir that contains the soul of a werewolf. How do you do this… ?”

“I got it while escorting Princess Bakal recently. “I heard that when you take Baron, you will receive their ‘power’.”

‘I have three pills anyway, so I guess I can give you at least one.’

“This is a power that would be difficult for an ordinary human to handle.”

Timan observed the medicine with a serious expression, as if he knew about its value.

“If you have something like this, what exactly are you?”

I thought about the answer to his question for a moment.

Afterwards, he spoke confidently with his back to the sunlight.

“I am a capital defense engineer, and….”

I stared at the window for a moment.

Then, the princesses who came to the orphanage to meet me caught my eye.

From taking care of my hometown for me.

He even truly understood my feelings.

Encouraged by their gratitude, I spoke confidently.

“I am the princess’s escort knight.”

Count Timan looked dumbfounded for a moment after hearing what I said.

Then, he smiled and nodded.

“I understand.”

The middle-aged gentleman carefully put the received pills into his arms.

And then, he raised his monocle and said.

“You must be trustworthy enough to give me something like this. “I will try to refine it well.”

He wore the black hat again.

Afterwards, he continued speaking as he left the living room.

“Attend the meeting that will be held soon. “I will prepare a place for you.”

“You mean the seat?”

When I asked him again, he answered with a skillful look in his eyes.

“Yes, it is a place where neutral nobles like me gather. “I will give you a chance to convince them.”

I will help you meet the last nobles who did not defect to the crown prince.

My black eyes sparkled at those words.

Now I feel like I really have a chance against him.

“I look forward to that time as much as I did today, Lord Bale.”

“Look forward to it, Count.”

「――――――」

3 Days later.

The long vacation is finally coming to an end.

I packed up my belongings at the orphanage and prepared to leave.

“Ha…. I definitely rested well the first week….”

After the princesses came, I felt uneasy as if I was on a business trip rather than a rest.

Of course, that doesn’t mean there were only losses.

Thanks to you, my hometown and orphanage have been enriched.

I went out into the hallway and looked down at my younger siblings who were eating on the first floor.

Children wearing neat clothes and eating delicious food.

“Beef stew again today? “I’m starting to get sick of it now.”

“You idiot, you didn’t even see meat a few days ago!!”

I looked at them and smiled happily.

However, in the meantime.

A package arrived at my door and caught my eye.

“The Count sent you.”

I grabbed the parcel and carefully unwrapped it.

Meanwhile, the princesses, who had heard the popularity, also came out into the hallway.

“What are you doing, Veil?”

Irina approached me with a grin.

“It looks like something came-.”

Lydia also snuggled to the side and looked down at the package.

“Is it an elixir?”

Leah also looked at her package and handwritten letter with the government documents on her waist.

“Yes, let me read it.”

I read the text carefully.

「I have refined the werewolf elixir so that ordinary people can also take it. As many as 4 pills came out. “I only took one pill, so I will give the remaining three pills to your princesses.”

“Let’s see, the efficacy….”

After reading his letter, I read the benefits written on the back.

“Increasing vitality and restoring energy…. Strong affection….”

While reading.

I hurriedly wrote a letter as the word caught my eye.

“I’m sorry, but I’ll just keep this for myself.”

She smiled brightly and tried to cover the elixir box.

That moment.

Tuck!!

Three delicate, white hands grabbed my arm.

“No, Veil. “If I ignore sincerity, will it be used?”

Irina answered with an innocent smile.

However, there was a strange strangeness in her eye smile.

“It is given to us, and we will accept it.”

She also took care of Lydia, who usually disliked bitter medicine.

“It seems like a simple nutritional supplement, but why are you hiding it, Veil?”

Leah smiled and took her elixir first.

Then Irina and Lydia followed suit.

“Yes, that’s right. It’s definitely an ordinary nutritional supplement.”

I smiled and put the medicine in my arms.

They say it was refined by that experienced count. Nothing much will happen.

But what exactly is the power of a werewolf?