I Became a Darkened Extra chapter 84

Episode 84 – Suddenly the sound of a dog barking.

84. Suddenly I heard a dog barking.

Small and simple design.

Furniture showing traces of time.

A restaurant on the first floor of an inn, with late afternoon sunlight and the murmur of people streaming through the window.

Leon and Lehman chose one of the empty seats and sat across from each other.

“Well, wow, here… It’s simple, but…”

The innkeeper, a middle-aged woman, approached hesitantly.

Food began to be moved onto the table from the huge tray she carried.

Pies, stews, fruit, roast chicken, sausages… It wasn’t simple at all and was plentiful. It seemed like they created a menu that didn’t exist.

“I wish I could just give you a bowl of warm stew.”

Lehman smiled bitterly.

“I can’t do it because it’s already been released. Thank you. “I will eat well.”

The woman’s face turned bright red, as if she was very happy with that alone.

“The value is…”

“No! I can’t take money from you. “It’s an honor just for you to eat my food.”

The woman hurriedly waved her hand. As if her words were not empty, she immediately lowered her head and even retreated.

“Well, it’s difficult every time something like this happens.”

Lehman’s attitude was that he was very familiar with it, as if it had happened once or twice. He didn’t care, just took the silver coin out of his pocket and placed it on the table.

“······.”

What are they doing?

Leon watched the skit unfolding in front of him with a shocked gaze.

Lehman smiled awkwardly and said.

“I have a lot to say, but let’s get there before the food gets cold.”

“Of course.”

Leon did not hesitate and picked up the spoon. She was hungry because she had skipped lunch.

The food tasted okay. The owner’s workmanship wasn’t bad.

Leon and Lehman remained quiet for a while, focusing only on eating. Both of them followed the etiquette of nobles, so there wasn’t even the slightest sound of chewing or clinking of silverware.

“Big, so.”

Leon was the first to speak to her.

“Brother, why did you come here?”

Lehman put down the fork and knife he had been moving gracefully.

“That’s a sad thing to say. You asked me straight away. “Do you need a reason to see your younger brother?”

“No… Isn’t it true that you came for a reason?”

In the original work, there was no mention of the wandering knight Lehman coming to Elaim. At least up to the part Leon read.

The fact that the Orc Colony and Reconnaissance Bureau agents were annihilated by Lehman was probably a change brought about by Leon.

“······.”

Lemon looked at Leon in surprise for a moment as he answered boldly.

“A lot has changed.”

“Yes, whatever. “I guess 7 years is a long time.”

“It was three years ago, the last time I saw you.”

“Hmm.”

“I went to see you after hearing that you had overcome the expert barrier, but we couldn’t even have a proper conversation at the time.”

“······.”

Leon shut her mouth tightly. When I listened to Lehman, I couldn’t remember anything about that time.

The memories passed on to him always had holes in them like this. Maybe it’s a memory that even the original owner has forgotten.

Lehman continued.

“Your name is now resonating throughout the world.”

“You mean what happened in Freeville?”

“Even if it’s not just that, isn’t there something that has been done before? When you wander around, you pick up a lot of things. “Your name often appears in the mouths of the world.”

It was worth it. There is the Burrow incident, the Ciruntel Demon Lord incident, and just being the head of El Prime Academy right now is a big enough issue.

“Hmm.”

If you listen to Lehman’s words, it seems like she kept hearing news about her sister and came to see her face.

Leon noticed that it was not just that. There was a main point.

Leon gave him a look that told him to speak quickly. He has an impatient personality.

Soon.

“······.”

Lemon’s eyes became deep as he stared at Leon. I could feel the spirit of a sage in her eyes.

He began to recite calmly.

“The empty eyes were overflowing with vitality and motivation. “There is no hesitation in speech or action, which means that there is no hesitation in carrying out one’s will.”

“The martial arts he has achieved is so outstanding that it is hard to believe his age, and he has gained popularity and leadership that people around him naturally follow.”

“I am worried about this change.”

“Leon. “Are you interested in the position of head of the family?”

* · * *

“—No.”

Leon spoke clearly. He was as firm as a sword.

‘What a piece of sh*t you are giving away.’

There is absolutely no need for such a position. Even if I give it to you, I won’t take it.

Not only does it not suit me, I don’t even want to do it.

Acquiring high status and power is not always a good thing. Because I have to take some responsibility.

The Duke of the Latia Empire is busy. Leon watched the Duke of Locke so he knew this well.

Every day, we were stuck in the office, looking at documents, going through gates and warps, walking around, inspecting, having meetings…

The daily schedule is almost always full. In addition, if something happens, you have to cut down on the sleep you already lack.

The vast Ratia Empire occupies half of the continent. The Duchy of Crusiv, which manages the eastern part of such a vast imperial territory. Inevitably, there will be a lot of work to do.

Leon was very aware that this kind of work as a duke was not for him.

Administration, territory management, diplomacy… Isn’t it all a complicated process of reading, writing, and racking your brain?

Moreover, Leon pursued a free life. The most important thing in his life has always been ‘fun.’

If you live such a busy life, you don’t have time to enjoy anything.

Of course, to others, it sounds like you are full. In the first place, is there anything in the world that isn’t busy?

Even if he dies from overwork while working, there are so many people who will be greedy for the head of the family and the duke.

But Leon had no particular desire for power.

To be precise, there was no need for greater power here.

‘Why?’

Just having the surname Crucipran was enough. It was enough to live somewhere without having to worry about my status.

There was no shortage of money, so Leon’s future plan was to work hard at what he wanted to do and live happily.

“I’m not interested. “Not at all.”

With that meaning in mind, Leon declared. I said it clearly.

‘I wondered why you came all of a sudden, but I guess it was because of a succession issue.’

Lehman is the eldest son who would normally inherit the family.

The youngest, who had lived quietly until now, is suddenly running rampant. Perhaps he came here because he was concerned that he might become an obstacle to the succession.

However.

“······Is that so?”

Lehman answered, showing an expression of regret for some reason.

‘What is it?’

Not relief but regret?

Leon narrowed his eyes at the unexpected reaction.

Lehman, who had been pondering Leon’s words, opened his mouth heavily.

“Then, I would like to tell you to be careful.”

“Be careful? What?”

“Second, I don’t think he will understand your sincerity.”

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“If it’s the second one…”

It probably refers to Raoul Crusif, Leon’s older brother.

Leon’s mind quickly got to the point.

“Are you saying Brother Raoul could assassinate me for the position of head of the family?”

Lemon was momentarily taken aback by Leon’s harsh wording.

“Assassination… Has gone too far. “For now, it’s probably just a matter of keeping things in check.”

However, while speaking, Lehman narrowed his brows.

“······Hmm, yes. I don’t think you’re wrong. “They might actually try to assassinate me later.”

“Hmm.”

Leon wasn’t really surprised. Fighting for the position of successor is a common occurrence wherever you go.

“The second one has vast ambitions and a personality like fire. “He’s always sharp, somewhat impulsive, and if there’s something that bothers him, he tends to eliminate it rather than embrace it.”

It was a harsh evaluation.

“It is clear that the second one will not welcome you when you come out into the world. “By now, you are probably thinking that your future path is being hindered.”

“······.”

Leon, who was silent for a moment, asked.

“Brother Lehman, are you also not interested in the position of head of the family?”

“I am not suited to be the head of a family.”

Lehman responded immediately.

“Although the reasons are different from mine, this is also the same for my second child. So, Leon, I felt happy about your change.”

Leon let out a small laugh.

“Is your father’s opinion the same?”

No matter how much the children argue among themselves, the decision on the successor is up to the Duke of Locke.

‘Are we still waiting to see who will suit the position?’

In the end, Locke’s thoughts were the most important.

He said, “I heard he met Hera.”

Instead of answering, Lehman suddenly said something else. He took out her name from her cousin Hera.

Although Leon was puzzled, he nodded his head.

“What do you think your sister is like?”

“······?”

The events of meeting Hera flashed through Leon’s mind.

‘How are you feeling?’

You seem like a crazy b*tch?

“He smiled a lot and was lively.”

Leon answered a little more mellowed.

“It looks like it’s still the same.”

Lehman gave an understanding look.

And then he spoke with a more serious tone.

“Father wants to pass on her place to Sister Hera.”

“······Yes?”

—Wow.

Leon suddenly wondered why he heard a dog barking.