Chapter 42: Duke Palan (1) (1/2)
Chapter 42: Duke Palan (1)
For Count Librador, this was an unthinkable gaht if Milton had brought in an influential noble froht Milton with his own strength, then he would have been able to ask his own faction for help But as the First Prince said, it all changes if they were one big family Not to mention, this was a situation where the First Prince had directly mediated It was obvious ould happen if Count Librador refused to do as the prince said Not only would he be marked as a troublemaker, but in the worst-case scenario, he may even be kicked out of the faction
‘No, that can’t happen'
It was terrible just i that The political world was just like the wilderness, if you fall away from the herd, you would be ht for the throne worsening, you could really die if you were marked as prey
For those who believed that they were the sht out, their delusions were their biggest threats Count Librado’s heart grew cold as he thought of the worst possible future and he broke out in a cold sweat
“Count Librador, what’s wrong? You don’t look too good”
Count Librador’s train of thought was broken by the First Prince’s question
“Ah, no, Your Highness I’ht”
“Is that so? Well, I don’t believe I’ve heard your answer yet…”
Count Librador bowed his head in response to the subtle pressure from the First Prince
“Of course I will do as you say, Your Highness How could I reject it when you’ve personally mediated?”
“Really In that case, thank you”
“No, Your Highness I’hness’s peace over a ies, Count Forrest”
Was this what a politician was like? Because of his pride, Count Librador got into a dispute with Milton, but in the face of a stronger authority, Count Librador couldn’t prostrate and give in any faster If he had a tail, it would have been wagging nonstop
‘I guess, in a way, it’s pretty a?’
Milton couldn’t help but respect such a person When Milton checked Count Librador’s stats, nothing was extraordinary Count Librador’s highest stat was his political ability at 75, but beyond that, he was average However, there was one characteristic that stood out, and that was ‘Worldly Wisdom’
Worldly Wisdom LV9 (MAX): The ability to knohich side to take in politics The chances of protecting one’s body in a chaotic situation increases
‘Even a bastard like him has a trait that’s at MAX’
In Milton's eyes, Count Librador was a powerful yet petty and narrow-e that his abilities couldn’t keep up with his high self-esteeoals[a] But therelike him could survive in the political sphere his entire life
‘Let’s not be careless and be caught off guard After all, there’s no one in this world that can be treated carelessly or looked down upon’
Through Count Librador, Milton learned so people widened He believed it was i so would lead to a better-developed future Due to the First Prince’s mediation, the dispute between Milton and Count Librado was effectively over Once that discussion was over, both Milton and Count Librador flattered and shared detailed stories with the First Prince before taking their leave
“Please be careful on your way back, Your Highness”
“Of course, see you next tihed as he saw Prince and Milton off
“At least it wasn’t any worse”
Count Librador grew cold just thinking about how his political life almost came to an end because of his petty quarrels Count Librador suddenly remembered his father's will that said to keep your friends close and enemies closer
‘Who knew that brat would join the same faction I’m in I’ve been completely defeated’
He couldn’t help but admit that Milton Forrest wasn’t an ordinary person But, there was one thing that Count Librador couldn’t understand
‘Exactly how valuable of an ally is he, that His Highness the First Prince personally intervened?’
Count Librador couldn’t directly ask the prince, but he was very curious about this He knew that the First Prince was quite arrogant and authoritative So, how could such a prince personally step in for Count Forrest, as at best, an ordinary country noble? This was quite an unconventional move
‘So why? What exactly is the reason that His Highness, the Prince, personally stepped in?’
Count Librador just couldn’t understand it
Thebruised and bow his head to apologize to Count Librador and avoid trial
An unexpected guest cauest was
“Are you Count Forrest?”
He was a ed man Milton had never seen before However, the man treated him naturally, and it didn’t see pressure, but froht posture flowed natural dignity He stared at Milton and repeated himself
“Are you Count Forrest?"
“Ah yes, that’s right I’o inside and continue talking”
The man walked in naturally, and Milton couldn’t stop such a man
'Who the hell is he?'
Milton and the unknownat Milton, the e You either have talent or put in determined effort”
'How did he know?’
Milton was astonished that the other person instantly figured hilance Either way, the other person continued to look at Milton with an evaluating gaze
“And your knights aren’t too bad in comparison to others’ Overall, not too bad”
Hot-tempered as always, Rick quickly retorted
“Just who do you think you are to go around evaluating us?!”
“How energetic But I’ the people around you often say that you’re rash and ied man, everyone else nodded As the person directly involved, Rick’s eyes sparked with fury
“Since I’ve been insulted, I demand a duel!”
"Really? With ht of Forrest Manor State your name”
“Me? I’m Sean Palan”
“Fine Sean Pal… what?”
For a moment, Rick was stunned stupid while Milton immediately jureeted the ed reet Duke Palan, the sword of the kingdom!”