302 – How far have you been looking? – 6
The name of Count Hyden is not light. He received the name of Imperial White from the second emperor, Eishin Eimanka II, and he lived as a shield for the emperor and the imperial family for about 300 years. He lived in Liv-Norman’s shadow for a thousand mandates, and gave all his glory to Liv-Norman as his only master. That is the pride and pride of Count Hyden.
From the moment I was born as the first member of Count Hyden’s family, the pride and pride of 300 years were placed on my shoulders. I didn’t know it would be the first and the last.
“It puts a heavy burden on you.”
Sometimes my father would stroke my hair and say that. The name Imperial Baek has to be borne by the eldest son, but it is possible for his younger siblings to help the householder. But i’m alone Alone with no older brothers or sisters to trust and follow, no younger siblings to support me.
Still, I didn’t show off. If I show weakness, my father will be more sad, and the vassals will be shaken. There will be people who will make fun of the Count Hyden family and try to plot them. That’s why I always had to show a confident and cool look. It was a duty to be performed as a person who lived a peaceful life under the name of Hiden.
That’s why I hated Erich at first. Very, very little.
“They are the children of the Krasius family. The older brother is two years older than you, and the younger one is two years younger than you. It’s unfortunate.”
A social meeting place where the families of the 100 empires interact. It is not unusual for the children who will lead the imperial family to meet on the spot. In particular, the head of the Krasius family had been close with his father since childhood, so he was introduced to the Krasius family first. It is only natural that the relationship between parents is passed on to their children.
I greeted Karl as usual. His brother felt obligated to attend this event, and I wondered if it was because I knew the burden on his brother’s shoulders. Is there any need to bother with people in the same situation?
“Hi sister!”
But it wasn’t Erich. He was sunny, unlike his brother Carl, and put forward liveliness rather than politeness. He was pretty surprised when he said he was a big sister.
After the surprise came displeasure. The eldest, like me and Karl, have to bear the heavy burden, but they act like an annoyance to the younger brother who doesn’t know anything. You can laugh like that because you live comfortably enjoying your rights without obligations.
Of course, that’s a crazy idea. At that time, I thought I was too young, and after getting a little older, I felt ashamed of myself. There’s no way nobles don’t have obligations. Even if it wasn’t there, that wouldn’t be a reason to hate Erich.
“Does your sister practice swordsmanship too? Me and hyung do too.”
“Wow, she rides horses well! Can I ride like her?”
“This is a gift! Cheesecake! Our chef is good at making these!”
But at the time, I didn’t know shame. That’s why she kept her distance from Erich, but strangely, Erich approached him without hesitation no matter how much he pushed him away.
Her older brother Karl, who is the same heir as hers, didn’t think of coming out of the county of Tyleglechen, but Erich came to the county of Horfeld to play, and she acted friendly. When she comes to think of it now, you have no idea how lucky she is.
“Nuna, what are you doing?”
“Breathe.”
I’m really glad. Even though I blatantly gave off a troublesome tee, it didn’t hate me.
Anyway, Erich persistently came to play, I pushed him away mercilessly. That bizarre relationship changed with a trivial occasion.
A story about a child who was not very talented in martial arts who tried to make up for his talent through hard work, but eventually reached his limit and despaired. The story of a child crying in fear because he did not imitate his father who made his reputation as a sword. How trivial and common is this.
The story, which could have ended normally, went differently as Erich visited it, as usual.
“My nanny says that all high-ranking people don’t have to do well. Even if you don’t give up and show progress, other people respect and follow you.”
“When I saw my brother and sister, I thought they were amazing! I couldn’t possibly do that.”
Honestly, that wasn’t particularly helpful. After all, I heard that my talent ends there, and I was told to adapt to my talent.
But why? On the contrary, I felt relieved when I heard that. It seemed that the endless road had finally come to an end, and it was as if there was shade on the road where only the hot sunlight was pouring.
“When I’m not enough, the vassals get anxious.”
So, for the first time, I vomited the anxiety I had been harboring inside. It’s not something I would say to a child younger than me, but I wanted to.
“It’s okay to help the nobles without the vassals knowing. I’ll tell my older brother and ask my sister to help!”
At that, I laughed involuntarily. I’d rather have vassals under my command, and nobles are equal opponents, so I shouldn’t show a weaker side.
I didn’t mention that, though. He just smiled at Erich for the first time and opened his mouth.
“Can you help me other than Carl?”
“Yes, you are my friend! I will be by your side for the rest of my life!”
My heart was pounding at the word that I would be by your side for the rest of my life. Of course, I know that it was said lightly by a child. Cowardly, I don’t intend to force Erich to marry her on the pretext of her remarks at that time.
It’s just that I got out of a life where I was trapped by those words, and it’s only important that I fell in love with my younger brother. It is a precious memory that I will keep alone.
With those memories of her in mind, I tried to become a cool and dignified older sister, not the older sister Erich had to help.
“Hello, Mr. Count. Did you come today?”
I was proud of being that kind of older sister, but why is it that Erich is next to me?
“It’s a booth run by Erich, but we need to increase sales. We’re not strangers.”
Sera, the blond kid, sharpened her eyes as she smiled and replied to an uninvited guest who approached before she knew it.
Be cocky. Even if she looks like a chick, it makes a difference.
‘…On the subject of a baron.’
I tried my best to ignore the chick in front of me, but in fact, the position of a baron, far from being a weakness to that chick, is like a poison that threatens me.
If the chick bows her head, I’m willing to admit that child as Erich’s wife too. The victor’s tolerance can be shown. On the other hand, if I lose, it’s over. If the baron’s daughter becomes Erich’s first wife, I will have to give up Erich as it is.
So she can’t back down any more. Unlike that kid who was left behind even after losing, for me, one defeat leads to death.
‘I can’t lose.’
Nanny’s daughter? Childhood friend? I am also Erich’s childhood friend. My father is also close to Erich’s father.
The conditions are the same. No, I have an overwhelming advantage. Compared to a child who was only lying in bed, I had accumulated connections in many ways, and was given the title of Imperial Baek. Because it’s a body that lacks nothing.
Erich only needs to bring his body. Then, she can make Erich enjoy a life that lacks nothing.
‘What can you do for me?’
A frail young lady, the daughter of Baron Trimara who serves Count Krasius. Rather, what can you do for Erich, who is in a position to be taken care of by Erich?
Of course, I’m not saying you should quit because the family’s dignity is not enough, and there’s nothing I can do for you. Because love is not a thorough transactional relationship, but a symbiotic relationship that makes you happy just by being together.
“They seem really close. Anyone who sees them would think they’re siblings.”
“Well. Erich and I don’t have much in common. Rather, you guys are like brother and sister.”
It’s just that it’s important to show the virtue of conceding on your own when a higher compatible rival appears.
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They’re fighting again.
‘Shall we come later?’
As soon as I came back from meeting Marghetta, the urge to moonwalk arose. Sarah and Count Horfeld stare at each other with smiling faces and eyes that aren’t. And in between, Erich casually munching on the cake.
To enjoy dessert while other members are holding their breath. Does that bastard have a steel stomach or a steel head? If you look at the history these days, it seems like the latter.
“Oh, brother. Are you here?”
Just when the urge for moonwalking was about to overcome reason, Louise, who was shivering in a corner, hurriedly ran to it.
She quietly nodded her head in desperation as if she had found an oasis in the desert. It’s too late to run away from this.
‘I need to dry it.’
Looking at Louise, who was full of fear, I came to an unavoidable conclusion. Cat pie—No, I don’t know if I can call that a cat, but anyway, Louise’s breath will come back only when the war without gunshots is over.
Actually, considering that they are somewhat restrained in front of me, the prospective father-in-law, they will also restrain themselves in front of the prospective older brother, Louise. With that in mind, there is no need for Louise to be frightened—
‘Even if it wasn’t my first love.’
Unfortunately, the preliminary older brother is the ‘preliminary’ older brother, but the title ‘My Man’s First Love’ is currently in progress.
Thanks to that, Louise gets scared and hides in a corner when the two of them collide, and when the prospective older brother disappears from sight, the two of them fight even more fiercely… It’s a terrible vicious cycle.
‘Damn it.’
I glared at Erich, who was still eating the cake. In the end, isn’t it Erich’s fault for bewitching the two of them, Erich’s fault for not paying attention while being possessed, and Erich’s fault for falling for Louise and dumping him for no reason? It’s a miraculous grand slam.
…Still, let’s be thankful that we haven’t reached the point of armed conflict yet.
For the remainder of the fair, it was decided to remain embedded in the booth like a totem. Other than Louise, the other members seemed to secretly wish for it. From the point of view of those who were engaged in a peaceful love race, the fierce non-sword must have been frightening to see.
At least, Prince Majong didn’t care if the younger ones fought or not, but on the contrary, it was too young to fight, so I couldn’t stop him instead. It’s okay for people over 120 to get involved in a fight between 20 and 18-year-olds.
‘End quickly.’
That’s why I prayed earnestly. I hope this fair will end as soon as possible.
I hope it ends early due to a natural disaster like a typhoon or hail.