A Narrow-Eyed Nobleman Is Always Misunderstood

Chapter 42 – End of Conflict

“Everything will be done according to His will. It’s been a while, Carol.”

Rohen Donnahim Arcus, the head of the Arcus family and the Marquess of the Breguern Empire, was welcoming a man wearing a black hood standing in front of him.

When he called the name of the person wearing the black hood, he spoke in a most friendly voice.

[His will be done over all the earth. Long time no see, Rohen. Are we seeing each other for the first time in three years?]

The black hooded being called Carol naturally called the name of the Marquis of Arcus.

“Yes. Have a seat Don’t you and I have a lot to talk about?”

[hahahaha. Isn’t it natural Then let me sit down without hesitation.]

The Marquis of Arcus offered a seat very casually, and Carol did not decline his invitation.

The two of them looked like close friends who had known each other for a long time.

“So, why did you come to see me?”

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[I came here because I was having trouble recently.]

“That’s right… Something troubling happened.”

The Marquis of Arcus sighed at Carol’s words and opened his mouth.

“Rodren, you’re in trouble because that bastard messed with the Maydern family.”

[If it’s Rodren… You mean your son who said he entered the Practical Department of the Royal Academy this time?]

To my surprise, Carol knew about Rodren, the son of the Marquis of Arcus.

“How else do you know that the child entered the practical course this year?”

The Marquis of Arcus reacted with surprise when his son’s name came out of Carol’s lips.

[Those who wish for his resurrection also exist within the Royal Academy. I found out through the information they periodically send.]

“I see… …. It seems that those who serve him are working hard.”

Marquis Arcus admired Carol’s words.

[That boy named Rodren, probably quarreled with Alberto, the son of the Maidern family, right? There are a lot of reports coming in from our side as well.]

“Yes. It’s embarrassing because he doesn’t even know what he’s capable of playing around, gets beaten badly, and then surprises himself and dies.”

The Marquis of Arcus confided his feelings to Carol.

[Did you know that the child borrowed his power and was attacked by his child named Alberto?]

“Really? Damn it, then we’ll have to get rid of his body quickly!”

When Marquis Arcus found out who the owner of the power that Rodren had borrowed was, he looked very flustered.

The person Carol spoke of was because the person who destroyed the Pandeum Empire in the past served as an ‘evil god’.

Even the Marquis of Arcus disguised himself as a member of the Merchant, providing jobs for followers of evil spirits, and helping in various ways, such as buying or distributing materials needed for resurrection.

What if the investigation into the Arcus family due to the Rodren case exposed the circumstances related to this to the imperial family or the Church?

It was clear that the Arcus family would disappear with the dew of the executioner, and not even records would remain.

“If you make a mistake, you will end up disrupting his resurrection plan.”

[Seriously. Where did the child’s body go?]

Karl told Marquis Arcus to calm down.

He seemed to have something in mind.

At Carol’s words, the Marquis of Arcus showed a certain amount of sincerity and opened his mouth.

“From what I heard, the Imperial Knights took the child’s body. It looks like the Imperial Palace will investigate first, and then the cultists will come and investigate further. Perhaps, there is a possibility that Lordren may have found out who he received his power from.”

In the worst case scenario, the Marquis of Arcus had in mind the possibility that Lordren might have been found out from whom he received his power.

In fact, the imperial family recognized that the source of the power that made Lordren strong came from the evil god, so Marquis Arcus’ guess was correct.

[It’s a church……. How long will it take for them to enter the imperial palace?]

“It will take at least one to two weeks since it is dispatched from outside.”

When Marquis Arcus answered Carol’s question, he nodded and smiled.

A smile was drawn on his mouth, reflected under his black hood.

[That’s enough.]

“What do you mean?”

[The body of the child named Rodren disappears, and that’s enough.]

“What? Is that true?”

At Carol’s words, the Marquis of Arcus stood up.

His face was brightly colored.

[The crystal I made this time contains the power of destruction. Those who take the crystal become intoxicated with its power and become confident.]

“Tell me more about it.”

[Those who are intoxicated with their own powers usually have thoughts of killing those they dislike. Then he naturally makes a plan, and he waits for an opportunity to kill the target he wants to kill.]

Karl was talking with a smile.

[It’s all about the destructive power contained in the crystal dragging that person to do so. So when he meets the target he wants to kill, his power goes out of control.]

“What if I fail to kill the target?”

[It will stay that way for a few days. However, within a week the body will be gone along with the crystal. Because it contained destructive power, the vessel that contained that power, the crystal, and the body of the target that accepted that power could not withstand it.]

“Um… ….”

At Carol’s explanation, the Marquis of Arcus groaned and just nodded.

[Maybe, today or tomorrow. Rodren’s body will disappear as if nothing was there.]

“But, wouldn’t the imperial family conduct an investigation? Worst case…….”

[Don’t worry. Because it contains the power of destruction among the powers of evil spirits, even dragon magic cannot prevent it from being destroyed. I’m sure it was an experiment through a dragon cooperating with him.]

“Ohhh, I’m glad then.”

After hearing Carol’s explanation, the Marquis of Arcus felt relieved.

He showed neither sadness nor anger at the death of his son.

He was just relieved that his life was safe.

“All in all, he almost made a big mistake. Rodren, you incompetent fellow.”

[But isn’t it your child?]

“My only child is Miel. The rest are just tools.”

In the first place, the Marquis of Arcus didn’t even think of Lordren as his own child.

The only one he truly considered his own was his youngest son, Miel.

[If it’s Miel…….]

“A daughter born to her new wife after her ex-wife died. She is the only true heir and child of mine.”

[Why do you care only for that child? Is there a reason?]

“The person who becomes the child’s mother is also the one who hopes for his resurrection.”

At the words of the Marquis of Arcus, Carol finally nodded.

[I see. Is it just him, or is that family like that?]

“From her family to servants, everyone serves him.”

This time, Carol exclaimed at the words of Marquis Arcus.

[You are truly a loyalist among loyalists.]

“So I must have married a new man.”

[Uh ha ha ha. It would have been like that for you.]

Karl and the Marquis of Arcus spent time exchanging such trivial stories.

“But, just in case, I will have to be careful for the time being. You know that an oracle descended from the church, right?”

[I know. I’m here to tell you to take care of yourself for the time being. And, if possible, it is his word to agree with the Maidern family without pretending.]

While talking to Carol to take care of her body, she mentioned the quick end to the dispute between the Arcus and Maydern families.

“Grunt… It’s a pity to give my blood money to those scumbags, but if he tells me to do it, I’ll do it.”

[Wise choice.]

Hearing Carol’s words, the Marquis of Arcus couldn’t help but nod his head at the word.

“Well, if that’s what he said, wouldn’t it be reasonable to follow him?”

[Now try to avoid disputes as much as possible. Also, buy as many dried grass roots as possible and put them in the warehouse.]

“The roots of dried grass? Why?”

At Carol’s words to buy and gather the roots of dried grass, the Marquis of Arcus expressed doubts.

Because, the dried grass was just a weed that hindered the growth of other plants.

I wish I could at least eat the roots and leaves, but I couldn’t eat the leaves and roots of dried grass because they were poisonous.

That’s why among people, people who are useless to anyone are called ‘those who are like unpicked grass’.

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[That’s his word. Let me explain in detail. Soon, a terrible plague will spread across this continent.]

Karl explained the plan in detail to the Marquis of Arcus.

A smile was drawn on Marquis Arcus’ lips after hearing the detailed plan from Carol.

“Ha ha ha ha ha. Really?”

[When has he ever lied to us?]

“No. Absolutely not. If so, we will proceed as planned. I hope the day will soon come when the two damn whores will bow their heads before him.”

[That day will come soon. It will come soon. Until then, let’s do our best in our respective places. I’ll just go.]

“Let’s do that! I will not see you off.”

After the greeting, Carol turned into smoke on the spot and disappeared from the office.

After Carol left, the Marquis of Arcus sat in his office and began to write a letter to the Maydern family while devising a plan to buy and collect the roots of Malgorn grass as Carol had told him.

In the letter sent to the Maydern family, it was written that they would admit their wrongdoing, ask for forgiveness for the rudeness they had done to Prince Alberto and the Maidern family, and that they would pay as much as 5,000 gold coins as compensation.

Seeing the enormous amount of compensation of 5,000 gold coins and the humble attitude of asking for forgiveness, Count Meidern stopped trying to cause a territory war and decided to accept their apology.

So, the dispute between the two families ended in vain with the Arcus family’s apology and huge reparations.