Chapter 90: Baron (2)

In fact, in the harsh reality of life, it wasn’t so strange to drown one’s sorrows with a few drinks.

But it was unavoidable. arcade Living in the slums or wandering the streets near taverns made it common to run into people swaying under the influence of alcohol.

Talking to a drunk was a headache.

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“Oh, heavens. artist What a slip. acoustic Yes. advance Denin.”

“It’s Dereck, not Denin.”

“This Linus… Ugh… Uff… I don’t make empty promises… I’ll reward you, Denin… Just one favor… Ugh…”

That’s why Dereck didn’t have any particular aversion to dealing with drunks.

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Since Linus was thin and not very heavy, Dereck wasn’t too bothered, but he wished this mysterious noble would get to the point.

Linus, delighted to see Dereck despite never having met him, put his arm over his shoulders again and raised his beer mug.

“…”

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“He seems like an unusual person.”

“Dereck.”

While Linus kept rambling drunkenly and slumped over the bar again, Jayden, watching with a serious expression from behind the counter, quickly approached Dereck and whispered quietly.

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Jayden, who managed several clients, usually memorized members of families that placed important commissions.

“He introduced himself as Linus, right? athlete As far as I know, there’s only one person in the noble family of Ebelstein who’d use that name.”

“Really? aspect He just looks like a drunk to me.”

If Jayden knew him, then he really must be someone special.

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However, recalling the Belmierd family’s history, there were certain nuances.

“…What? arrow The Belmierd family?”

“When you say Linus, are you talking about the eldest son who left the Belmierd family?”

For a moment, I was thrown by the unexpected prominence and couldn’t help but feel a little bewildered.

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Linus Rugel Belmierd, the eldest son of the Belmierd family, might once have been the heir to the prestigious house of the Belmierd counts, famous for its greatness.

Fortunately, Ellen had a good head on her shoulders. atom If not for her, the descendants of the Belmierd family would be considered a total disaster.

But now he was infamous for having abandoned all worldly authority and indulged in drinking, singing, and lust.

It was said that the only thing the perfect Marquis Belmierd lacked was luck with his children.

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Dereck, tilting his head slightly as he observed him, finally spoke to Jayden.

The cause of those rumors was none other than the libertine Linus, now slumped on the bar next to Dereck.

Linus, who in his youth had an intellectual and sharp appearance thanks to his training as an heir, now wore messy hair tied back, and without caring to groom his unkempt beard, had become a loafer wandering taverns.

His body exuded a mix of stale sweat and strong alcohol, and dirt accumulated under his broken nails.

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“You heard all that?”

But the reply didn’t come from Jayden.

“A man’s life is like a gust of wind, going from here to there, and from there to here. zenith Hic…”

“I heard the eldest son of the Belmierd family left Ebelstein.”

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“Rude? antenna Our dear Denin is curious, so if you have more questions, ask away! acquire Or was it Deril…? amber Ah, yes, Dereck. acoustic It was Dereck.”

“I have sharp ears. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com orbit Just by hearing the sound of cards being dealt, I can tell if there’s cheating.”

“If I was rude, I apologize.”

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Speaking loudly, he ordered another beer from the owner and then, with squinted eyes, gave Dereck a light pat on the shoulder.

“Kahaha. academy What’s in a name? acoustic Once men clash mugs, they become lifelong comrades!”

“What’s the commission you want to ask of me?”

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What the hell was this man trying to say?

“…?”

“Well, it’s hard to say right now.”

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While Dereck stared at him in disbelief, Linus, completely drunk, burped again and continued speaking.

“…”

“Still, I have a sense of honor. aluminum If you fulfill my commission, I won’t let you walk away empty-handed.”

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“If you pay in advance, I have no objections. beacon But I still need to hear the details of the commission.”

Linus, smiling mischievously again, took another sip of his beer.

“You seem skeptical. armor Well, that’s understandable. amber Who would trust a libertine who even puts his drinks on credit to pay for a commission? autumn Don’t worry, I’ll pay you upfront.”

With a heavy exhale, he set the mug down and patted Dereck’s shoulder again, acting like they were old friends. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates.

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“…What?”

Dereck looked at Linus, wondering what nonsense he’d say next. voyage Linus smiled, then waved his hand near his mouth like a talking puppet.

“Of course I’ll pay in advance… but the problem isn’t money.”

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“No, don’t turn me down so quickly. timber You’re about to receive the title of baron, right? silence I heard they sent a letter to Belmierd to ask for opinions on the matter.”

“I’ll give you a horse.”

“…If it’s not money, I won’t accept it. abandon Sorry.”

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“If you’re trying to persuade me with that… well, I don’t know.”

Dereck tensed at those words.

His current goal was to receive the baron title without complications.

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“Haha. alien I’m not a fool. alert The decision-making power in the Linus Rugel Belmierd family lies mainly with my sister Ellen. amber Our father, who has the final say, always respects Ellen’s opinion… so I have no sway. apron The Belmierd family will support your title.”

Linus, knowing this well, leaned his arm on the bar and spoke.

Ellen would support Dereck’s title. agent So, Linus’s thoughts didn’t matter much.

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“Yes. crystal That old man is so stubborn he won’t be happy about a new noble appearing in the neighboring territory. afford I’ll make sure he supports you.”

“…Are you talking about Grand Duke Beltus?”

Linus laughed heartily, resting his chin on his fist.

“The real problem isn’t me, but that old Deltus.”

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Robenalt. timber Dereck tried to recall where he’d heard the name. arch It was the name of the eldest son of the Beltus family.

“Deril… I mean, Dereck, you might have connections with the Beltus family, but that girl is just a puppet and doesn’t have much sway with the old man.”

“True. aspect I can’t. action But my best friend, Robenalt, is a different story.”

“…Still, it seems unrealistic that you, Lord Linus, could influence the Beltus family’s decisions.”

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Though it was hard to believe him immediately, Dereck thought it better to listen to the end and adjusted his posture.

“Unlike my father, who ignores the eldest if he doesn’t meet expectations, old man Beltus has an old-fashioned view of primogeniture. crystal He values his eldest son so much that he barely pays attention to the others.”

Linus seemed to have a separate friendship with Robenalt.

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“…So he gives a lot of weight to that eldest son’s opinion, Robenalt.”

Linus again mimed talking with his hand near his mouth and then took a long drink.

“Yes, whatever happens, the Beltus family plans to give him everything.”

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“I’m good at talking. timber I’ll make sure Robenalt supports you, so just wait, receive the baron title, and dance with joy.”

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“That’s what you call an advance payment?”

“Yes. abstract Once you become a baron without issues, you’ll carry out a task for me.”

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“Well… I won’t deny it. afford But looking at things now, it seems like you, Deris, are the most suitable… hic…”

“Hearing you, it sounds like the task is so complicated that at least the rank of baron is needed to carry it out. afford If you need someone with influence, don’t you know many others besides me?”

Dereck, resting his chin in thought, looked back at Linus and spoke.

“It’s not Deris, it’s Dereck.”

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“Sorry, Deren.”

“It’s not Deril, it’s Dereck.”

“Sorry, Deril. hic, sigh…”

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Linus laughed awkwardly, then slumped back down on the bar counter.

Dereck stared at Linus with a resigned expression.

“…”

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“…”

“Then I would’ve made a bad bet. alien Wouldn’t I?”

“Oh~ I’m getting drunk~. academy Ugh, sigh…”

“…And what if I just accept the title and ignore you? aspect Why are you making me this kind of offer?”

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As he said, Linus wasn’t an idiot either.

There was probably some certainty mixed into the offer that seemed so one-sidedly in Dereck’s favor. atlas The certainty that Dereck would follow through with Linus’s future request.

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“…”

“Help her not be pushed out as heir.”

“Ellen will die if left alone.”

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Though Dereck didn’t know the inner workings of the Belmierd family, this exiled eldest son seemed to anticipate something would happen in the future. airport Dereck held his breath for a moment at those words.

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Though Linus was drunk, his expression turned deadly serious when he spoke of his sister Ellen.

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In a corner of Aiselin’s mansion garden in the noble district of Ebelstein, three people sat together.

The following morning.

“Did something like that happen up north? sphere I knew Dereck had a reckless side, but I didn’t think it was to that extent…”

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“That’s… a relief, but…”

Diella wore an oddly restrained expression. aluminum Anyone who saw her would be surprised, as she always tried to maintain a stern look.

“Yes. avalanche But Lord Melverot gave us a good amount of cash. auction We won’t have to worry about the servants’ wages for a while.”

One was Aiselin, the mistress of the mansion, another was her younger sister Diella, and the third was Siern—though not her biological sister, she was a sister nonetheless.

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However, she didn’t try so hard in front of Aiselin. amateur After all, Aiselin was her beloved older sister.

“Ahaha…”

In Aiselin’s arms, awkwardly laughing, was Siern, the young lady from House Rochester.

“I never expected Lady Siern to come with you all…”

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She looked like a princess sealed in ice, but her behavior was oddly wild, like a feral animal, and she now slept peacefully in Aiselin’s arms.

The nobles of Ebelstein would be left speechless if they saw these girls.

Diella and Siern.

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“I should’ve slapped that arrogant Trisha a few more times…”

Even the arrogant Lady Trisha swallowed hard and backed away when facing Aiselin, who had both girls at her side.

Both had the temperament of rabid dogs that no one could control, but in front of Dereck or Aiselin, they turned into meek lambs.

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“Oh… now that you mention it, I haven’t told you yet, Diella. absorb There’s some news I thought you should know, since I visited the salon…”

Seeing Diella that upset gave Aiselin a strange sense of comfort, as if she’d finally come home.

“By the way, what were you doing there after the salon meeting ended? alien Lady Denise and Lady Ellen were also—”

Just thinking about Trisha still made Diella grind her teeth, but she took a deep breath to calm down and sat back at the tea table.

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When the Duplain family was at its peak, everyone came to the mansion to see Aiselin.

Now she had to run around just to deliver a piece of news… It hurt, but Diella chose not to show it.

Watching Aiselin’s lighter steps tugged at Diella’s heart.

“News? agent Aiselin, you’re not a messenger—why would you be going around delivering news…?”

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“Dereck is getting married.”

So Diella took a sip of tea to calm herself.

“Pffft!”

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“Dereck is getting married. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. crystal I heard he’s starting a family with Pheline, the mercenary archer from the Beldern Mercenary Corps…”

“I must’ve misheard… surely I misheard…”

In front of Aiselin, who had dropped that bomb so casually, Diella, now a mess, took a deep breath and spoke again.

Of course, the tea didn’t go down her throat.

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The Dereck Diella knew was just a man obsessed with magic.

“Y-yeah.”

“What? audit Dereck? crystal Dereck is dating a woman? meadow It’s hard to believe he’s even seeing someone… but getting married?”

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First of all, even if he was a commoner, wasn’t he someone deeply involved with high society?

Of course, as a man, he could have the desire to find a good partner and build a happy family, but she never expected him to make such a sudden decision.

At that point, there was no way a mercenary woman from the slums would catch his eye. avalanche Thinking that gave her a strange sense of relief.

Not just with Diella, but with people like Aiselin, Ellen, and Denise—he was someone who naturally mingled with all kinds of nobles whom the lower class rarely even glimpsed. august Naturally, his standards must’ve gone up.

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It seemed like a bad joke, but Aiselin wasn’t the type to make those.

“…”

Still, she couldn’t help being struck by a great shock that felt like her chest had been blown open.

At that realization, Diella felt out of place. airport Relief? advance Why the hell would she feel relieved? autumn Dereck had his own life.

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Aiselin awkwardly avoided her gaze. galaxy As if she knew this news would have a strange impact on Diella.

Diella, holding an empty cup in her trembling hands, had no choice but to study Aiselin’s expression.

However, Aiselin also hesitated to tell her the whole truth.

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After all, it was a deception—and not something to be proud of.

The fact that Dereck’s marriage was only a façade to obtain a title wasn’t something she couldn’t share with someone as precious as her sister Diella.

But Dereck had asked her earnestly. arch The fewer people who knew the marriage was just a fake contract, the better.

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Aiselin’s deep loyalty was certainly touching, but for Diella, it was like lightning striking from a clear sky.

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Besides, everyone knew how fast rumors spread in noble society. arcade This contract marriage should only be known to the involved parties.

‘D-Dereck didn’t marry magic, did he…?’

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As Aiselin had said, it was believable enough, yet Diella still felt the need to see it for herself.

Creak.

She tried to make that absurd quip, but there was no undoing the marriage now.

Diella rose from her seat.

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“…I-I’m going out for a bit. ability Sister Aiselin.”

“T-the name of the mercenary, what was it? airport Ph-Pheline?”

“D-Diella… You don’t look well… Are you really okay?”

“…Why are you asking? ability Y-you’re not thinking of going to find her, are you?”

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Zzz.

When Aiselin asked with a worried expression, Diella shook her head without much of a response and left.

Seeing that, Aiselin also felt a strange unease and couldn’t help but break into a cold sweat.

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Swoosh!

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Only Siern, who was now peacefully sleeping in Aiselin’s arms after a long time, remained in a good state. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors.

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Screeeech!

Thwack! legend Thwack!

The goblin, spitting blood and writhing in pain, finally collapsed on the grass and exhaled its last breath.

The sharp tip of the arrow pierced the goblin’s eye.

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She stepped on the goblin’s face, pulled out the arrow, and shook the blood from the tip with her boot.

A girl in light mercenary gear and a cloak tied back her platinum hair.

Thwack!

Step, step.

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Around her, the area was filled with goblin corpses. galaxy The slim, petite girl had killed them all.

“This side’s pretty much done. aluminum I finished a bit early, so maybe I’ll stop by Tears of Beldern for some mead~.”

The scene was so surreal that anyone seeing it for the first time would be speechless.

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Getting briefly lost in the warm landscape of the meadow, she finally shook her head and quickly headed toward Ebelstein’s gate.

Pheline, in a cheeky tone, rolled her shoulders, slung her bow over them, and stretched.

The job had been easier than expected, and the sun was still high in the sky.

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“♪♬♪”

At this point, she had no idea.

Though her status was enough to make anyone’s hair stand on end, at least she was well paid. adapt Thinking of it lightly, Pheline quickened her pace.

She was, without a doubt, Dereck’s wife.

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In short, what awaited her were trials.

What it meant to be partnered with the magic master whom Duplain, Beltus, and Belmierd had all fought to claim—she wouldn’t understand until she lived through it.