Chapter 812
Chapter 812
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 812
Chapter Title: 812. Reincarnated as the Plum Blossom Swordsman in a Count's Family
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Scarlett stood calmly before Kyle, her expression unchanging.
"Kyle-nim. I wish to relinquish my position as Thousand Commander of the 3rd Unit."
"...Suddenly?"
"General Eugene Prucker has offered me the role of general this time."
"General...? To you?"
Kyle's eyes darted uncertainly between me and Scarlett. In this world, those who wore the rank of general usually fell into one of two categories: battle-hardened veterans who'd seen it all, or nobles. Scarlett fit neither.
"In my view, Scarlett would make an excellent general. It's a waste for someone of her talent to rot away as a Thousand Commander. I know it's a bit awkward to say this to you now, brother... but Scarlett's coming with me. She's already sworn her loyalty to me."
Kyle scowled and glared at me. This was an unexpected reaction. He turned his gaze back to Scarlett.
"Scarlett. I can't understand your choice. Did I do something wrong?"
"You've done nothing wrong to me, Kyle-nim. Our opinions and thoughts simply don't align. You opposed the strategy I proposed this time, didn't you?"
"...That strategy would have led to heavy casualties. And in reality, that's exactly what happened."
That's right. And to be more precise, most of those who died were my soldiers. Half of the 5,000 men I brought with me perished. For the slave soldiers, it was 2,000 out of 3,000.
"But we won."
"......"
"Sometimes sacrifices are necessary for victory. You can't accept those sacrifices, Kyle-nim. We're not a good match. I judged that I wouldn't be able to perform at my best under you. Thank you for taking me in all this time."
"Wait just a moment. Don't make a hasty decision—let's talk it over. If it's about better terms, I'm willing to listen. I can even give you a position above Thousand Commander."
Kyle spoke urgently. This was unexpected too. I'd thought he'd accept it coolly. In the original story, Kyle didn't try to hold onto anyone who wasn't a main or supporting character.
'No way he has special feelings for Scarlett.'
Scarlett spoke firmly to Kyle.
"Kyle-nim. My mind won't change."
"......"
"Kyle-nim. If I advised abandoning a thousand men, could you do it?"
"......"
"As expected, you can't answer. That's why I'm leaving you. And Eugene-nim has promised me the position of general. Can you grant me full command of the army, Kyle-nim?"
"......"
"Kyle-nim. I'm a mercenary. I served under you only because it benefited me. Thanks to Eugene-nim's help, I can now achieve my dream. Thank you for everything."
Scarlett left. Kyle couldn't hold her back.
"...Eugene. Why did you take Scarlett?"
"She suits the role of general in my army. That's all there is to it."
Of course, there were other reasons. Scarlett's pussy was delicious. It also grated on me that a beauty like her was working under Kyle.
"Brother. Business is done, so I'll be off. I sent a messenger to Father separately."
"...Sorry. Things are busy, so I can't see you off."
"No worries. We'll meet again later anyway."
"Eugene."
"Yeah?"
"...Answer me seriously. What's your relationship with Yuria?"
Kyle asked with a grave look in his eyes. I could guess what he meant. He already knew something about my relationship with Yuria. This question was for confirmation. Once confirmed, he'd definitely try to use it politically.
"The relationship between master and maid."
"...I see."
Kyle squeezed his eyes shut. I gave him a puzzled look before heading out.
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Hubrak, the head of the Korea Merchant Guild's eastern branch, smugly stroked his mustache. Before him sat Terius, head bowed.
Hubrak fiddled with a wooden figurine shaped like a knight on horseback, marveling at it.
"This relic is quite impressive."
"I won't ask for much! 800 million! I'll sell it for 800 million!"
"That's a very specific price. Did you stop by other guilds first?"
"...Yes. I visited a few guilds."
Hubrak chuckled.
He already knew Terius hadn't just visited a few guilds. He'd gone to every major guild capable of handling a relic like this, and the Korea Merchant Guild was his last stop.
'Of course I know. I was the one who set it up that way.'
Hubrak pointed to a crack at the base of the relic with his finger.
"There's a crack here. That's why it can't use its original abilities."
"...Yes. The other guilds said the same. But it still works. Every two days, it can summon 100 wooden knight figurines on horseback!"
"It's not free. It requires mana and a large quantity of wood as material."
"I-I have plenty of wood. And for mana, even a mid-level mage is enough!"
"If what you say is true, even with the crack, it's worth at least 3 billion ner or more. But... wasn't this Baron Mavelrot's relic? Shouldn't it go to Kyle Prucker?"
"Th-that's..."
"You stole something belonging to Kyle Prucker."
"N-no, it's not. I-I found it myself!"
"Don't make me laugh. Terius. You're one of Kyle-nim's soldiers. Your first duty should be to present it to him... If what you say is true, I could send someone to check with Kyle-nim, no problem, right?"
Terius paled in horror.
That absolutely could not happen.
Kyle might forgive him for other items, but this was a relic worth tens of billions.
"Y-you're right! I took it secretly! Please... just let it slide this once...!"
"As expected. To handle this, we'd be taking on some risk too. I'll buy it for 500 million ner. How's that?"
"500 million...? That's too low! This is a relic. 800 million, please buy it for 800 million!"
Terius dropped to his knees before him.
He'd originally saved 100 million. Plus 100 million from cutting off Mavelrot's head. Total of 200 million ner—that was his fortune. He still needed 800 million to reach 1 billion.
"You must be in dire need of money."
"Very urgent! It's about my family! I won't forget the favor—please buy it for 800 million!"
"Sorry, but family matters affect me the same way. If I take a loss on this deal, it'll hurt me and bring misfortune to my family. Still, your situation seems pitiful... How about 600 million?"
"Still short... Please... 800 million..."
Terius bowed his head fully before Hubrak. Hubrak clicked his tongue sympathetically, though his eyes remained ice-cold.
"You need another 200 million, huh. If you want, I can loan it to you without collateral."
"...A loan?"
"Didn't you earn merits in the Mavelrot battle and become an official knight under Kyle Prucker? With that kind of credit, 200 million is no problem. Interest is 50% per year. Sound good?"
"50% is too high..."
"War's in full swing right now. If you rack up more merits on the battlefield and snag relics like this... you'll pay off 200 million in no time, right? If not, forget it."
"N-no, I'll do it. I'll take the loan!"
"Heh heh. Let me get the contract."
Hubrak brought out the contract.
Dipping his only left hand in ink, he pressed his thumbprint onto it.
'Nepia, Nepia...! For you...!'
His mind was filled with Nepia. Of course, he was confident he could repay it. Just as Hubrak said—rack up merits on future battlefields. 200 million was nothing.
Terius gathered 1 billion.
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Having collected the money, Terius requested leave from Kyle, and since there were no urgent matters, it was easily granted.
Terius headed to Tebra territory, where Eugene Prucker's mansion was located, money in hand. It was only half a day's carriage ride from Pters, the Prucker main estate, so no burden there.
Ten soldiers guarded the mansion entrance like a fortress.
"I'm Terius, knight serving Kyle Prucker. I wish to meet Baron Prucker."
"Official business?"
"Personal matter."
"I'll check. Please wait a moment."
The soldier contacted the mansion interior via walkie-talkie. Terius just thought of it as some new magic tool.
About 15 minutes later, someone emerged. A woman with deep navy hair, dressed in a maid outfit. Terius tensed. She exuded the dignity and nobility one might expect from a high-ranking noble, not a mere maid.
"I'm the maid Melissa. I'll escort you to the master."
Her tone was cold, businesslike, even laced with annoyance. Terius cautiously followed behind her.
After a few minutes, another door appeared. An iron gate over 5 meters tall, flanked by walls reminiscent of castle battlements. Terius could hardly tell if this was a mansion or a fortress.
Kiiing! Clunk!
The iron gate opened automatically. Inside was a beautifully manicured garden.
'An elf... maid?'
An elf maid with pointed ears was tending the garden. Terius's eyes lingered for a moment, but he quickly averted his gaze and silently followed Melissa to the annex.
Melissa opened an ornate door on the second floor of the annex.
"Ahng! Ahang! Hngh, ahng!"
The sight before him turned Terius's mind blank.
On a large sofa sat the mansion's master, Eugene, arrogantly lounging. Atop him writhed a woman with gray-silver hair, her maid outfit half-undone.
It was Nepia. Her body faced directly toward him—right in Terius's line of sight.
She'd grown more beautiful, but it was unmistakably the Nepia from his memories. The iron ring necklace around her neck was proof positive!
"Haahk, ahng! Master's cock...! Feels so good! Ahh!"
With every movement, her perky breasts bounced up and down. Eugene's left hand kneaded her breast roughly. Her pink nipple stood stiff and erect.
Eugene's right hand gripped her waist tightly. Her skirt was hiked up, exposing everything inside. His massive cock relentlessly plunged into her smooth pink pussy. In response, Nepia's body rocked up and down.
"Ah, uwaaaaaah! Nepia!!"
Terius let out a guttural roar and lunged toward Eugene. Melissa, beside him, kicked his calf. Terius sprawled to the floor. Gold coins spilled out from the backpack he carried with a clatter.
"Hngh, mm... Terius...?"
"Nepia! I'm too late... Eugene Prucker! Get off Nepia right now!!"
Melissa stepped on Terius's shoulder. Just that was enough—he couldn't move. It felt like a mountain was crushing him.
"Kukuku. Calm down, Terius."
"Calm down...?! You spout that while raping Nepia! I'll kill you, Eugene Prucker...!"
"Raping? Does that look like the face of a woman being raped?"
Terius belatedly examined Nepia's face closely. Sweat dripped from her as she let out sticky moans—no trace of suffering. If anything, she wore a faint, blissful smile.
"...Nepia?"
"Ahng... Terius. Long time no see. Haahk. You've changed a lot... Hngh."
Nepia's body shuddered as she lifted herself up. Cock and pussy separated. Her gaping pink folds twitched, squirting clear love juices. Some even splattered onto Terius's shocked face.
"Master isn't satisfied yet. I'll go again... Again! Aaaahng!"
Nepia lowered her hips. The massive cock squelched back into her tight pussy.
"N-Nepia... Wh-what is this..."
"Ahng! I'm Master's slave. It's only natural for a slave to serve her master. Ahang."
Eugene's right hand seized Nepia's chin, turning her face aside. Their lips met. Eugene's tongue invaded her small mouth. One of Nepia's cheeks bulged outward. The movement hinted at the tongue's furious dance.
"Nepia...!!"
Unable to bear it, Terius clenched his fist and pounded the floor. What despaired him most was Nepia's utter lack of resistance.
Eugene pulled away from the kiss.
"Terius. Nepia is my slave. Watch your words. I'll forgive you just this once."
"......!!"
Terius regained his composure. He bit his lip hard and stared at Eugene.
"...Thank you for your forgiveness, Baron Prucker. As you said last time, I've brought 1 billion. Grant Nepia her freedom. Release Nepia..."
"I don't go back on my word. But before the deal, we confirm the goods first. Melissa, verify it's exactly 1 billion."
"Yes, Master."
Melissa began counting the gold coins from Terius's backpack. Each coin was worth 500,000 ner—2,000 coins made 1 billion.
"55... 56... 57..."
Melissa slowly counted, stacking them on the table.
"Haahk, ahng! Aaaaahng!"
Nepia cried out in ecstasy. Even as the coins were counted, she kept rocking atop Eugene. Suddenly, Eugene gripped her waist firmly, holding her still. His body trembled. Semen spurted from her pussy in thick bursts. Eugene leisurely withdrew his cock, and the cum backflowed, gushing down in heavy globs.
"Nepia. On all fours."
"Yesss, Master! Haaaaahng!"
Eugene and Nepia tumbled to the floor.
Terius bit his lip until it bled. He told himself Nepia was only making that face due to Eugene's threats and commands.
"71... 72... 73..."