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

As soon as the presents were handed over, bright smiles appeared on the maids’ faces.

The birthday dates of the maids recorded earlier. Last night I reviewed the dates and gave each of the maids a present.

“Did you remember our birthday?”

Seeing the thrill in their eyes, I nodded once.

“There’s no way I’ll forget your birthday.”

Of course, I had completely forgotten.

I just memorized it in a hurry last night to pretend I memorized it.

“Go, thank you.”

Mirva bowed her head as if she didn’t know what to do while accepting the brooch.

To be honest, the question ‘should I even give them a birthday present?’ lingered in my head. Because before he changed his appearance, he treated her so coldly.

but… … .

‘I should manage the image.’

Yes, the image that politicians and celebrities value most. The nobles also considered that image quite important.

If the maids’ talk spreads to other commoners and improves my image, it would be perfect.

‘and… … I have some responsibility for the maids treating me coldly.’

The time when I harbored distrust of others from the abuse of a nanny.

I was once again reexamining my attitude toward the maids.

“And these are snacks bought from the islands. Everyone take one.”

The maids received treats boxes full of cookies, manju, and jellies.

“Uh, how should I say thank you… … .”

“I just do it because I want to do it. I’ll come back later.”

“… … We will be waiting for you anytime.”

All employees, including Mirva, bowed their heads in unison.

I waved at them and went straight back to the main building.

Chapter 93

93. The Darkness of the Spay One Family (4)

Mirva looked at Kayneth’s back. She immediately gave instructions to the maids and entered the second annex.

‘I heard that Miss Sophia refused to go to the academy for several days after her disappearance… … . After all, time is the medicine.’

She thought of Kenneth years ago, having a good time hanging out with Sophia.

The happy look of the two people naturally made eye smiles.

And the employees of the 2nd Annex, who heard about Keynes through newspapers and word of mouth.

When it was revealed that Keynes was a 4th Circle wizard, the employees felt a bit disappointed, but news such as the ‘Theft of Atlantis Tears’ and the ‘Practical Assessment Assassination’ caused a great uproar in the 2nd Annex.

“Still, I’m really glad. When I heard about the assassination… … I really thought my heart sank.”

A young maid who came to Mirva’s side before she knew it. At her remark, Mirva closed her eyes and nodded.

“I know. I’m glad you seem to be in good health.”

“… … But tell me a little about magic.”

“Are you still upset?”

“A little bit. but… … I understand a little bit why you didn’t tell me. When the boy was abused by his nanny… … Because I was on the lookout. You couldn’t believe it easily. And thinking about that time, is it really okay to accept this present from the boy… … .”

The maid’s voice grew quieter.

But what can a mere maid do against the Viscountess, who was the babysitter? Even if I dry her off, who will take care of the aftermath?

All the maids in those days couldn’t carelessly take care of their worries.

That’s why some people dismissed the incident at that time with one word, ‘I couldn’t help it’.

“Huh, anyway, I heard that the head of the family recognized the young master as his son? I heard that the young master called the head of household ‘father’… … .”

“Yeah, that’s what you’re saying.”

“I hope the Bocchan will be happy… … .”

Seeing her praying earnestly with her hands together, Mirva smiled bitterly and turned her head away.

* * *

Celia, Seline, and Delt stare at themselves with ferocious eyes every day. Ellen didn’t even look at me unless it was necessary.

Except for that… … He was living a surprisingly peaceful life.

Moreover, thanks to the generous hospitality of the employees, I rested like a person on vacation, but it seems that Servan, the first butler, asked the employees to say a few words.

“Brother, these are the refreshments sent by the Second Lady.”

“ha… … . Tell him to stop letting go.”

To my instructions, Eric responded with a puzzled expression.

“That is… … I’ve already said it twice… … .”

Could it be that you are asking for forgiveness? With just something like this?

Gifts such as refreshments sent to my bedroom every day.

The gifts were all sent through the attendants.

Maybe she’s not coming to my bedroom because of being scolded by Eric the other day. Or that he doesn’t want to apologize directly to me because of his pride.

In any case, the presents from her were put away in a corner of the bedroom.

“I’ll have to dispose of it as garbage later.”

I opened the gold shop while sitting on the bed.

If 5,000 platinum coins come in, I’ll be able to buy pretty much anything… … . Let’s take a look at the products that we will buy later.

And the boring vacation life, which seemed to be sitting on a cushion of thorns, slowly came to an end, and I set off for the island again.

Drurrr

Grans, Celia, and Phyllis were riding in the huge wagon leading the way.

And in the six wagons that followed, Eren, Serin, Delt, and Millien were riding, respectively, and I got on the fifth wagon.

Then, who boarded the last sixth carriage?

Although obviously huge, the sixth carriage has a plain exterior that makes it hard to believe that a nobleman is riding it.

As anyone would have guessed, the wagon had six hirelings on board.

A total of seven wagons formed a long procession and left Karban.

“house owner… … No, how many people did you say the wagon your father rode in originally?”

“I think it was probably a 16-seater.”

“… … So is this speed? I was wondering why you were leaving too early.”

A gigantic eight-headed carriage that runs leisurely at the head, like a circular carriage that roams the streets of the island.

It was certainly too big for three people to board.

The carriage maintained a speed of 10 to 15 km/h, followed by six quadrupeds.

Soon, 30 knights surrounded the seven wagons as if besieging them. All of them belong to the 1st Order of Knights, which is said to be the elite of the Spey One family.

And was it because the owner, Grans, was with him? Fifteen magic knights, who were said to not move well even in their families, escorted the carriage while driving warhorses.

‘Eight wagons at the top, too… … I can’t imagine giving a wagon of this size to each of the children.’

It would be unimaginable in other families.

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Even when we stayed at the inn, we used one bedroom as a couple, but the brothers, including me, were each given a private room to rest.

Of course, this side was also comfortable for me. If you stay in a room with Ellen or Delt… … that would be really terrible

As the journey continued in its own way, we were able to arrive at the islands after about five days.

Drurrr-

“… … I never thought you would arrive on the evening of the fifth day.”

The carriage stopped not at a mansion near the academy, but at a mansion located in the center of the island.

A five-story mansion built on a 300-pyeong site. This is the mansion that the Spey One family is using whenever they visit Jedo Island.

I got off the carriage and bowed my head slightly toward Grans.

“Then, I will go back to my mansion.”

“… … Yes, make sure you’re not late for the New Year’s party.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Fortunately, he allowed me to go back to my own mansion.

There was also a complaint saying, ‘I’m going to my house, but do I have to ask for permission’, but I don’t think you need to say that part out of your mouth.

“Rest in peace.”

I boarded the carriage again.

And the carriage arrived near the academy and entered the residential area.

After about 3-5 minutes like that.

“Im here.”

The coachman’s hard voice came.

“Good work.”

I handed the coachman a bag containing 10 silver coins for his trouble.

“Go, thank you.”

The coachman lowered his head and handed over the pouch.

When Rin and I got off the wagon, he pulled the wagon and left immediately.

I entered the mansion with Rin.

rattle.

“What can I say… … . It feels like coming home.”

For me, this mansion, not Spey One’s mansion, was a place where I felt comfortable like home.

“Whoa, Rin must have been tired too… … Go in and get some rest.”

“Yes, I will. If anything… … .”

“young master?”

Before Rin could finish speaking, Abel appeared.

It must have come from the sound of the front door.

“Yeah, it’s been a while. What has happened in the meantime?”

“Yes, nothing special… … . Oh, an hour ago, something arrived from Arden and I put it in my bedroom… … .”

“Yeah, good job. Dinner is fine, so you both can go in and rest.”

I left Abel and Rin behind and immediately went up to the third floor.

After entering the bedroom, I approached the desk with a small smile.

A small box on the desk. It contained about 10 subspace pockets inside.

And when he put his hand inside the pocket, he was caught full of platinum coins.

I opened the gold shop and poured all the platinum coins into the hologram top plate floating in the air.

Every time platinum coins poured in, the gold point rose like crazy.

Astronomical funds approaching 5 trillion won in Korean currency. And the funds were charged to the gold shop with 50 million GP.

“hahahaha… … .”

I burst into laughter while checking my gold points.

“Is it okay if it’s this easy? If this were an RPG game… … .It’s like using a cheat program completely.”

-Cheat… … I don’t know what that means, but once again I realized that your abilities are fraudulent. If you use the auction house, you will be able to repay the principal in no time.

As soon as I entered the bedroom, Endairon was summoned from the spirit world.

He approached me and smiled.

I shook my head at his reaction.

“No, I have no intention of returning the principal. Since it’s repayment at maturity anyway, I hand over the interest every year… … . Later, when my sister takes over the Spey One family, all the contracts related to it will be burned.”

-… … .

Endairon was silent for a moment.

But I only extorted money from a villain who threatened the world.

Yes, that’s all. Considering the ability of the Spey One family anyway, evaporation of 1 million gold coins would not be a big problem.

It meant that when Sophia inherited the family, the Spey One family would not collapse.

For reference, the annual interest to be paid is 1.7%.

It seems that some voices came out from the Spey One Bank, saying that the interest rate was ridiculous, but Grans, the owner of the Spey One family, dismissed their complaints at once.

‘If it’s 1.7%… … . 17,000 gold coins per year?’

In other words, it means that 170 billion won in Hanwha must be repaid to Spayone Bank with interest.

It was certainly a huge amount, but considering the interest rates of the banks that existed in this empire, the fact that the interest rate was only 1.7% on the condition of repayment at maturity for 10,000 platinum coins was nothing short of unconventional.

“At least, I was able to get a loan of 10,000 platinum coins because I put Ardennes as collateral. They say that the original interest cost to be paid is several times higher than it is now.”

-… … That would be good.

“Yeah, I’d be happy if that was the case. More than that… … Let’s get ready.”

I moved my finger back and forth toward the gold shop in front of me.

First, after purchasing a large-capacity subspace bag, magic can be used for weapons, armor, ores, potions, magic tools, etc. I bought items of high value and put them in my subspace pocket.

The issue at the auction house where I talked with Albert seems to be working out surprisingly well.

The place where the Ardennes auction house was built was the territory owned by the imperial family. In other words, a large-scale auction house will open in the city of Nahalun.

Arden passed on the news that a large-scale auction house had been built in the slums of Nahalun to several newspapers, and attracted the attention of nobles and wealthy people by posting advertisements.

If you are interested in auction, the name that you can’t just spill. With the owner of the gold listed in the headline of the article.

Thanks to this, it seems that expectations for the Ardennes auction house are boiling.

– Certainly, the name ‘Owner of Gold’ is great. Several aristocrats and wealthy people apply for membership simply because their name has appeared in the newspaper a few times. And among them was His Highness, the Third Prince of Lyard… … .

“… … Your Highness Lyard?”

-Isn’t that what you said?

At Albert’s question, I narrowed my brows and shook my head.

“No, I never said anything about the auction house… … .”

-… … okay. Anyway, Her Highness Lyard and the Duke of Crantes’ family have also applied for membership in our auction house.

Of course, members’ identities were strictly kept confidential, so their subscriptions could not be used for promotional purposes. I mean in public.

But if word of mouth starts to spread among the nobles… … Obviously, it will be a big advertisement.

“… … Among the employees of the auction house, have those in charge of the main tasks write a contract with a curse of mana. If we put customer trust first, embezzlement and corruption should never happen.”