41 Episode 40 Persuasion.txt (2/2)

”Well, things are different. A group of goblins found me and saved my life. So as a way to repay the favor, I used magic to develop a small goblin village. Then they asked me to be their mayor.

'Well, magically developed? Did Master Bellamus develop this town? You were a child of genius, Master Bellamus: ......

That's why I'll never leave this town. As long as there are still elements of development, I will never leave this town. It would be an act of repayment of a favor. Doesn't that make sense to you, Riza?

......

Riza looks down.

”If that's exactly what you want to do, you'll have no choice but to take me back. Of course, I'll resist, and in that case, you won't come out of it unscathed.

Belamus said slightly threateningly .

...... Actually, as a last resort, I was thinking of forcing them to come back with me, but seeing the strength of the demons in ...... this town, I thought it would be nearly impossible. Before that, I don't want to force them back in the first place.

Riza is trembling.

”But I am a knight in the service of the Countess Astraeus. I can't just go home with a big smile on my face. Honestly, I don't know what to do with myself. ......

Riza speaks her mind.

''I'm sorry . For some reason I felt like a much older person, so I whispered to you. I beg your pardon.

With an apologetic look on her face, Riza apologized.

Riza apologizes, knowing that she's in a difficult position.

That is a problem that he has to solve, but after being with you for ten days, he decided to give you some advice.

I heard that you've lost your heir and are isolated because of rumors of a curse. The problem of not being able to create a successor will be difficult to solve, but as for the curse, time will tell. Once we're out of our isolation, we'll be able to adopt or otherwise find a way. First of all, you must think about improving the reputation of the Countess Astraeus, which is in decline.

Vellums advised him.

'Will it improve your reputation?'

Well.... That will depend on the efforts of the Countess of Astraeus. You just have to do enough good to get rid of the bad publicity.

......

Riza thinks for a moment.

”Yes, I suppose so. I suppose Master Bellamus is right. I'll come back now and talk to my master. Thank you for your advice for someone whose house was so selfishly abandoned. Master Bellamus would have put the house of Astraeus on solid footing. ......

I don't mind. And either don't tell me or tell me you're wrong.

Yes, I will.

Riza nodded.

A short time later, Riza left Beresdral.