174 – Scene 174# Partner
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Patrick, who opened the door of the office without permission, faced a nobleman with an ice-cold impression.
Tristan Ruelberta.
The young head of the notorious Ruelberta family and the man who de facto owns Bela Isaac.
For some reason, he had his upper body exposed.
Tristan’s upper body, not wearing a single thread, showed prominent muscles everywhere. Even the parts that were difficult to train were built into muscles.
Patrick could see how rigorous and methodical he had been through repeated workouts.
‘I must have lost weight vehemently.’
To put it bluntly, Tristan had well-proportioned muscles. Of course, in terms of muscle mass, Patrick had a landslide victory.
But that wasn’t the only thing that surprised Patrick.
Tristan smelled faintly of martial arts.
It was strange.
I thought he was a bastard who couldn’t use magic and had never held a sword… .
Upon closer inspection, there were scars on his forearms and abdomen.
Patrick could tell.
No matter how you look at it, it was a sign of intense training.
“… What happened?”
The cold voice woke Patrick from his thoughts.
Tristan was wearing a jacket.
Are you taking off the pretense?
“hahahaha… . Count. You really don’t know what I’m here for, right?”
“Well? I’m not sure.”
The moment Tristan’s eyes met, Patrick was overcome with an unpleasant feeling.
Although he has a low rank, Patrick is also a nobleman, and he is also a member of the Wolfbert family of Chilseong. In terms of status in this country, it was by no means inferior to Ruelberta.
if so why
Is Tristan clearly looking down on himself?
Maybe he was thinking this because he was dumped by Bella a while ago.
It was true that he was inferior to Tristan in terms of money and looks.
But aside from that, there’s nothing worse than Tristan.
“By the way, didn’t you see the sign outside saying “Celebrity?” Or are you blind?”
He turned to see Helga looking up at him odd-eyed.
“I thought you were still part of our family, but don’t get me wrong. It’s embarrassing to talk like that to me when it’s just an escort article. huh? cuddle and cuddle kid.”
“Ahahahaha! Who is calling who a kid? It’s funny that you don’t have as much basic common sense as a guest of honor even though you’re a noble from the Wolfbert family.”
Helga said with a smile on her lips.
The look on his face made Patrick’s stomach turn.
‘A half-penny b*tch who can’t control her strength properly… .’
But I’m not here to fight her.
Patrick ignored Helga and told Tristan.
“I heard the story from the vassals. You did a really absurd thing to buy our family’s Seondo. And 10 times the market price? Didn’t the count have no intention of selling it back to us in the first place?”
“… … .”
“I don’t know how you persuaded the officials of the empire, but that island is a leading place that my family has managed no matter what anyone says. His Majesty the Emperor also gave us the right to enshrine our ancestors on the island.”
Patrick handed over the documents he had prepared to Helga.
It was a document signed by His Majesty the Emperor stating that the Wolfbert family could use the island of Tangmar in recognition of their achievements.
“Even though we don’t have ownership, we wanted to tell you that we also have the right to use the island. Oh, if you’re going to sell it, even 10 times the market price is fine. It’s not as much as the Ruelberta family, but even the Wolfbert family doesn’t have that much wealth-“
“It’s unpleasant.”
A low voice cut him off.
I almost overheard it inadvertently, but Patrick heard it clearly.
“… Did you just say you were offended?”
“yes.”
Tristan’s face was calm.
But I could feel Patrick.
Tristan was ‘furious’ now.
“I am very offended that I have to listen to you here.”
“… … What do you mean all of a sudden?”
“I just skipped it at the federation, but if you want to chat with me in private, sit in the chair of the head first and then come back.”
At that, Patrick was moved.
Because he was the head of the family, he said that he would not even treat his opponent.
“Count. Words go too far. As the next head of the family, I have come to represent the Wolfbert family.”
“Then very disappointing. If you want to have a family-to-family conversation, Gale, the head of the family, should ask me to speak directly.”
“You are right. However, I’m sorry, but my father is very busy, so I’ll take his place.”
“Did I look funny?”
“… !”
The ‘rage’ that had been pouring out of Tristan shook greatly.
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Despite the pressure that weighed down his heart, Patrick persevered. However, a cold sweat broke out on his back from the suffocating anger.
“It’s none of my business to know about your family’s circumstances. Besides, I have no intention of talking to a dumbass who visits so suddenly and takes up my precious time.”
“… Surely that’s my fault. But since it’s such an urgent matter… .”
“If you haven’t understood what I’ve said after all this, let me make it a little easier.”
“Yes?”
Tristan approached Patrick.
Apparently, Patrick was a little taller.
Strangely, however, the feeling of Tristan looking down on him seized him.
“You and I are different. So hang on You ignorant little boy.”
It was humiliating indeed.
Fault aside, no one had ever insulted him to his face like this.
Patrick had to swallow his anger.
Tristan now has the initiative.
It would be embarrassing if I upset him more than this and lose all the tombs of my ancestors.
“I made a mistake… .”
Finally, Patrick hung his head.
“I will convey the Count’s will to our head of state.”
“go away.”
Tristan clicked his tongue and turned his head away.
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Despite this blatant disregard, Patrick had no choice but to step back.
“You need to bring the papers.”
“… … Oh yeah.”
Annoyed, I accepted the papers Helga handed me.
I almost forgot the document with His Majesty’s signature on it.
Helga smiled at Patrick as he took the papers.
“What are you laughing at?”
“Hmm? Anything?”
“huh… . Damn b*tch.”
“Then can I call you the b*tch’s older brother?”
“Shut up.”
“Heh… .”
The ridicule behind that smile was off-putting, but it was her words that offended Patrick more than anything.
“Then go get your father. The head of the household, ‘Defense Manager’.”
*
afternoon after class.
Wendy and Sia were heading to the chairman’s office.
In order to clean the office, where I took a short break for an exam.
At least, the cleaning, which used to be ordered every day, has now been lowered to once a week, so should I say fortunately?
However, the topic of conversation between the two was not cleaning.
“Then you two still haven’t reconciled?”
“Yeah… .”
“Luna seems to be avoiding us lately, so I guess that’s why… .”
After going to the amusement park, Luna started to sit apart from Sia and Wendy.
And since they didn’t even talk about it, Shia naturally had no choice but to question.
“What happened between the two of you?”
“That, that… .”
Receiving Sia’s question, Wendy couldn’t help but slur her words.
That will be too… Because Luna couldn’t tell the truth that she was actually trying to kill Tristan, the emperor of this country and the president of the board. No, you won’t believe it if I tell you.
While Wendy was hesitant about what to say, a familiar face appeared in front of the hallway.
“The two of you have worked hard to be punished by this time.”
“Rachel… .”
Rachel, who went to the amusement park together, intervened between the two.
If Luna had fallen out with her after the amusement park, on the contrary, her relationship with Rachel became very close.
“You won’t have pretty hands if you keep cleaning like that.”
“Now I have a knack, so it’s okay. I even learned cleaning magic.”
“It’s okay to use fine hair with the hair to reach 1st place… .”
“Because I’m number one, I use my hair.”
Rachel, who was exchanging conversations with Sia, said as if she had suddenly remembered.
“Oh, are you both coming to school next week?”
“Yes. I think maybe.”
“uh? Everyone, next week is the school’s anniversary, so wasn’t it a week off… ?”
“Classes are like that. A festival will be held instead.”
“what… ?”
Seeing Wendy tilt her head, Rachel smiled.
“Wendy, don’t you remember what the professor said last week? The reason we take a break on the anniversary week is because of the festival.”
“uh? I heard that there is an event where the professors will unveil the magic formula they have been researching for a year… .”
“Nominally, that’s the main thing. But that’s only one day, and the rest is a party to play.”
“ah… .”
I had no idea.
Sia, who was next to her, shrugged.
“Well, I’m not particularly interested in festivals.”
“what? Then why are you coming?”
“I’m only coming here for the open ceremony. Some members of the imperial family also participate in the event.”
“ah… . Well, your father will come too.”
“I-over there… .”
“yes?”
Wendy kept asking questions.
“Then what are you doing at the festival… ?”
For Wendy, who was a poor commoner, a small rural market, let alone a festival, was all that felt like a festival in her life.
I couldn’t even imagine what they were doing at the festival held at the aristocratic school.
“Um, that’s not normal.”
“common… Yo?”
“That day is the day the school is open to the outside world, so many restaurants with branches outside will come in and open stalls. I don’t know how it will be this year, but when I came last year, the campus was full of food stalls.”
“Huh… .”
“Above all, the highlight of the festival is the dance held on campus at night.”
“A prom?”
“yes. It’s so romantic just to look at it. I dance with my partner under exploding fireworks, and there seem to be a lot of couples that lead from there.”
“couple… .”
The moment she heard that, Wendy’s heart skipped a beat.
Sia, who was listening next to her, tilted her head as if something was wrong.
“wait… . Rachel, you were at the festival last year? Weren’t you a student?”
“Shh! Never mind such trivial things! Anyway, if you guys are looking for a partner, get one quickly. There are already notes on the main building asking for prom partners.”
“Hey, hey! Miss Rachel!”
“yes?”
Wendy mustered up the courage to ask.
“Well, then, maybe the partner doesn’t have to be a student… ?”
“Ah, yes… .”
“Hey. Rachel.”
It was Sia who interrupted Rachel.
“What are you talking about Miss Wendy?”
“yes?”
“Forgot? Miss Wendy is younger than us. A prom partner for Miss Wendy? You say you’re looking for criminals, right?”
“ah!”
Only then did Rachel realize her mistake.
“Yes… . We always hung out together, so I forgot about it. sorry. Wendy. If anyone asks you for a partner, tell me. I will report it to the police immediately.”
“Yes? ha, but… . I am… !”
“Do not worry. Rachel. I know because I always hang out with Miss Wendy. There are no male students around Miss Wendy. there… .”
Sia said while gently hugging Wendy’s shoulders.
“Of course, Miss Wendy doesn’t have someone she’s thinking of as a partner, right?”