I Became the Younger Brother of the Female Protagonist in the Novel

Conflict between nobles and commoners, nobles and emperors. And bullying and bullying at the academy.

This is a phenomenon that will not change unless the society of caste system collapses.

The academy defined that students who did wrong were severely punished, excluding outsiders, but even though they committed the same crime, nobles were given lenient punishments and commoners were given strict punishments.

“It seems that recently the punishment has become stricter than before.”

Serene H Spayone served as an example of that. It was her.

“And the conflict between the imperial faction and the aristocratic faction is gradually easing due to the war with the Northern Allied Forces.”

Of course, there is no big change among students.

“Oh, come to think of it, I heard that starting this year, the academy will introduce a new practical evaluation that is different from before. Last year, I conducted a temporary practical evaluation, but there were many complaints as the score was set too low. Of course, the entrance exam won’t change much, but… … .”

Obviously, Elizabeth must be learning 1st circle magic. In addition, in the case of writing, most of the 2nd and 3rd year courses have been mastered, so they are expected to score high in the entrance exam.

At least you can get into class B.

Keynes quickly let go of topics that were meant to be a little awkward, then immediately took the lead in finding new ones.

‘Huh, conversations with young ladies are helpful in many ways.’

Is Elizabeth too old to care about her appearance? I was deeply interested in cosmetics.

Kayneth listened to her story carefully, showed reactions such as admiration or affirmation, and responded so that she could tell more diverse stories.

In the midst of such a pleasant atmosphere flowing between the two, a young man lifted a wine glass from a distance.

“… … Kayneth, if you had remained incompetent, I wouldn’t have cared about you either. but… … .”

Ssik-

“You are too big. Go to the underworld with your dead sister.”

youth… … No, Ellen raised the corner of her mouth while holding the wine glass to her mouth.

He is a girl with golden hair, not Keynes. He was staring at Elizabeth.

like that… … A New Year’s party that lasted three days.

The party slowly ended in celebration of the new year, and the nobles began to return to their respective families.

“I will stay in the islands.”

Kayneth bids farewell to the Spey Ones, including Grans.

And when he returned to his mansion, a small spirit hovering in the air perched on his head.

-It seems that all the guys who were watching have disappeared. I haven’t seen him since yesterday.

“… … Can I finally move freely?”

– It must be difficult to be free. A maid named Rin is still in this mansion. It seems that contact with the Spey One family will continue.

At Endairon’s remark, Kayneth nodded slightly.

Then, I immediately prepared to go out.

Under the dark night sky.

He visited the newly established Arden auction center in Nahalun, the middle city, and registered the items in large quantities.

Weapons, armor, shields, gems, potions, ores and even artwork.

As many as 150 auction items were registered, and five people in charge assigned to Keynes looked at the items one by one and began filling out the documents.

and… … .

“… … Yes, all 153 auction items were successfully registered.”

With the remark, the staff handed me a number ticket.

Keynes put the number ticket in her pocket and immediately left the reception desk.

Soon after, I was scratching my head as I walked the streets of Nahalun.

‘… … Shall we use people for a while?’

However, it is on a different level from the item I entrusted to Serma before.

For the items just registered at the auction house, even if you calculate the average successful bid price alone, tens of thousands of gold coins would be easily overlooked.

This means that it amounts to hundreds of billions of won in Korean currency.

Even if you wrote a contract, you can’t just entrust it to someone.

“Whoa, I need to go on my own for a while. Also, look at the contract to see if there are any parts to be supplemented, and let’s move the members of Darkness once.”

Of course, it doesn’t mean that we’re going to withdraw manpower from Darkness right now.

In the midst of a lack of power, even injured people appeared one after another. In the current Darkness, there was no manpower capable of running errands for a long period of time.

But if you move someone from the Ardennes side and get attacked by someone… … In an instant, an enormous amount of treasure would be lost.

“After 10 p.m., there will be no people and carriages on the roads… … Do I have to take about an hour round trip even if I ride a horse? The city’s inspection… … Well, if you pay a reasonable bribe, they will let you through, so that part shouldn’t be a problem.”

Keynes casually mentioned bribery.

The inspection at night was much more thorough and strict than during the day. However, if bribery is used, the level of entering and leaving the city is at the level of eating rice cakes while lying down.

By handing over a few silver coins, he could secretly enter and leave the city of Nahalun without revealing his identity.

And bribes worked better the closer they were to the slums.

The soldiers hired by the imperial family were a kind of civil servant, but it was impossible to prepare for a rich life and a generous retirement with just a salary.

Because benefits such as pensions, welfare, and bonuses do not exist at all.

‘Did I say that a first-year soldier gets about 20 silver coins every month?’

And I heard that even a ten-year-old soldier gets 30 to 40 silver coins.

Every year, as the salary level increases, the monthly salary increases by about 70 to 80 Dong, and it is said that if you hold a position such as platoon commander, company commander, or battalion commander through promotion, your monthly salary increases by 2 to 3 times the previous amount.

In any case, considering the salaries of ordinary soldiers guarding the city, bribery was an extremely convenient means.

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“… … Go see.”

Keynes paid the young soldier 3 silver coins and immediately left Nahalun City.

Then, in a village located near the city, after handing over 10 coins to the horse he had been entrusted with, he immediately set off for the island.

all over again.

Kayneth pulled the reins and galloped across the vast plain with the moonlight.

Meanwhile, Endairon, which was looking around the ground from the sky, came down over Kayneth’s head.

-Most of them are D-rank or lower, so it’s probably not enough for you to pay attention. If you go straight, there will be no problem.

he said with a shrug.

“okay.”

After confirming the threat around him, Keynes immediately pulled the reins and increased his speed.

‘It feels like it was just yesterday that I rode a pony in Karvan City… … .’

After growing over 160 cm, Keynes rode a trained horse and mastered horsemanship.

Thanks to this, Keynes arrived safely on the islands.

Tuwook-

“Go in.”

After handing over the pouch containing about 5 silver coins, the guard let Keynes through.

Could it be that he is a guard on duty in the island? He demanded a higher bribe than any other city.

There are eight gates in the system, and among them, the gate adjacent to the slums in District 7 was frequented by criminals.

A gate that allows you to enter and exit as long as you pay a bribe.

Keynes, who obtained the information in advance, entered the system through a bribe of 5 silver coins, and immediately returned to the mansion.

“About 1 hour and 20 minutes round trip. It took longer than expected. More than that, I need to get a temporary ID card issued separately from the Ardennes Corporation.”

If it’s an errand boy from the Ardennes Company, there won’t be any big problems getting in and out of the city. There is no need to use bribes.

-A long time ago… … .

“No, I thought it didn’t matter if I was leaving or entering the system. however… … If I go back and forth between the cities and islands of Nahalun repeatedly, someone will find out that I am the owner of the gold.”

Of course, some have already noticed, but… … .

As long as there is no solid evidence, the owner of the gold will continue to be a mystery.

But the guards will notice that one day.

Then, if even the back is stepped on, it will be a headache in many ways.

“Whoa, let’s always prepare by thinking about the worst case and what-ifs. Some people have already guessed that I am the owner of the gold.”

Kayneth muttered as he recalled Rosen’s face.

After returning to the bedroom, he changed into pajamas and immediately lay down on the bed.

fluff.

“… … Is it finally tomorrow?”

The day the Ardennes auction house opens.

At the Ardennes auction house today, a number of items were registered as auction items in addition to the items registered by Keynes.

It must have been thanks to the article about the owner of the gold and the Ardennes auction house holding hands.

“please… … I hope it doesn’t create a deficit.”

lowest price of the auction. That is, the starting price was set at 10% lower than the transaction amount in the gold shop.

Even if a deficit is made, 10% of the amount spent on the gold shop can be regarded as the highest deficit.

Keynes closed her eyes as she remembered the auction to be held at midnight tomorrow.

* * *

Southern Labadian Empire, Suerat Mountains.

Chow ah-!

“Aagh!”

People’s screams echoed from the roads in the mountains where people came and went.

“Hey, it’s a surprise attack! Protect the wagon!”

A party of the Rose family passing through the mountains.

They were attacked by the Black Maskers.

The 30 or so knights escorting the carriage immediately formed a formation and were wary of the surroundings.

sudden surprise.

The knights were presumed to be assassins or bandits instigated by someone.

but… … The moment when a black air current that I have never felt before rushes in. They took a step back.

“Hey, sorceress? no, that’s… … !”

“Huh, a warlock?!”

“What is this… … !”

The knights made a puzzled look at the black aura used by the masked people.

A villain that only appears in fairy tales and novels. I never thought I would see the warlocks with my own two eyes.

“Big… … . I would have thought that the existence of a black magician could have existed in the land of the empire.”

In addition to novels and fairy tales, I was able to come into contact with the existence of black magicians through rumors from distant countries.

But to think he was reaching out to the Labadian Empire!

The leader of the 1st Knights of the Rose family, Wagner. He immediately shouted at the members.

“You guys protect the wagon! Let the rest follow me! Deal with them right here!”

After placing 10 knights around the wagon, he took 18 knights and rushed into the mountains.

And the two knights who were injured in the sudden surprise rushed to receive first aid.

Dreuk-

“What the hell is going on! A black magician, what is that… … .”

The owner of the Rose family. Viscount Erdun L Rose opened the window and asked the knights a question.

“Those who possess black mana have been attacking. Now that the knight commander has entered the mountains to wipe out the enemies, the family lord and we will proceed to the territory as it is.”

“Sir Wagner… … .”

“Do not worry. As the family head knows, the leader has reached the highest level of expert. I will definitely subdue them and return safely to the territory.”

At the knight’s answer, Erdun let out a small saliva, then closed his mouth and nodded.

“Come on, start the wagon.”

“All right.”

The coachman’s head exploded in an ambush earlier.

The two injured knights pushed the coachman’s body to the ground, sat on the coachman’s seat, and pulled the reins.

“let’s go!”

Chapter 96

96. Lure (3)

The wagon swayed wildly, and began to gallop along the mountain road at high speed.

And the knights on the warhorses were vigilant while running around the wagon.

‘If only I could get out of these mountains… … .’

The moment the knights were holding on to the string of tension.

“Dark Magic – Fire Burst!”

Tuquaang-!

Third Circle Magic, Fire Burst.

The problem was that black flames exploded, not red flames created with pure mana.

With that, the knights sensed that new black magicians had appeared.

“this… … !”

The horses pulling the wagon were caught in the explosion and died as they were.

And the knights sitting in the driver’s seat quickly threw themselves and rolled on the floor.

cooong!

The carriage fell on its side and overturned.

The knights stopped immediately as they pulled the reins of their warhorses.

Mark, the young knight who was sitting in the coachman’s seat until just now. He hurriedly ran to the overturned wagon and confirmed that Erdun and Elizabeth were safe.

“Big… … .”

“My lord! Gwa, are you okay?”

Erdun left the carriage with his right hand on his head.

“Yes, yes, I am fine. Rather, Elizabeth… … .”

Elizabeth followed Erdun and left the carriage. Her legs were stained red. It seems to have been properly folded.

Mark hurriedly put Elizabeth on his back and ran to a knight with Erdun.