The Bastard’s Way of Life of the Returning Swordsman

Episode 96

Some tea (1)

Dongbaek Palace has been suffering from the ever-increasing crowds lately.

It was because of the business Cecilia had recently started.

-So, I modified the design in this way… … .

-tailor! Where’s the tailor!

-The fit doesn’t fit! get me some pins

-C31 Do you have the items on the shelf? it… … what? Did the other team take it first? You stupid bastard! I told you to pre-occupy it!

-What about the model? When will the model who decided to arrive by this time come? Send someone to find out soon! Time is urgent now!

With so many people walking around the palace, it was difficult to recognize who was who.

The butlers and maids also moved only enough to replenish snacks and drinks so that the guests would not starve with half-perspective faces.

“… … Why is this place getting more and more hectic as time goes by?”

Kirson burst into laughter as he walked into Dongbaek Palace, along with the people at the workshop who were carrying loads of items he had ordered.

No matter where a new customer came, there was not a single attendant waiting for them.

I haven’t even started my business in earnest yet, but can I be so busy?

‘I said that I was more busy with finishing the dresses and ceremonial clothes to be sent out to the upcoming social party in Suseon Palace, maybe?’

Certainly, all of Cecilia’s clothes she had seen passing by were of excellent design and material.

To the extent that Kirsson, who has a high discernment, admires it quite a bit.

The problem was the sales method.

No matter how good the quality of a product is, if it is not promoted properly, it will be a big problem.

Even more so, when it came to haute couture that Cecilia touched, word of mouth was the most important.

Getting the first customer is important.

‘Looking at Theo’s reputation lately, I’m not worried, but… … It’s true that the risk is so high.’

It was around the time Kirsson put the pipe into his mouth.

“Are you here, Mother?”

Cecilia found Kirson belatedly and approached with a slightly weary face.

The bottom of the eyes were dead, but the pupils were shining brightly.

vitality.

It was the gaze that Kirson had found and fallen in love with in Cecilia, who was on stage for the first time a long time ago.

“yes. I brought everything you asked for, but… … You know that the last payment is now reaching its limit, right? As my sister says, I will never be traumatized.”

“Yes, I fully understand that. There will be a big social party in a few days, and the shop will be open at that time, so once you start taking orders, the circulation of funds will be somewhat easier. We are already receiving quotations for orders.”

“Yeah, well, I have nothing more to say about doing it on my own.”

Clearly, Cecilia was doing pretty well for a start-up business.

Still, isn’t it common to all parents that they keep worrying about what their children are doing?

Cecilia seemed to know Kirson’s thoughts as well, and said with a smile.

“Don’t worry, I will never overdo it. If something really embarrassing happens, I will consult with my mother.”

“Hope! If you say so.”

Another thing that all parents have in common is that even after they become adults, they absolutely do not hate their child’s childish behavior.

Kirson must have been embarrassed, but he couldn’t help the twitching of the corners of his mouth while clearing his throat.

“Ah, more than that, can you stay here all the time?”

Then Kirsson suddenly remembered something and quickly changed the subject.

Cecilia tilted her head.

“Is anything going on? Oh, is the treatment for the members that your son asked for finished?”

“That’s right, I’m working on connecting the nervous system right now, so there’s no problem. That’s not it, it’s the news from the Rose Palace.”

“Rose Palace… … What?”

Cecilia’s eyes trembled slightly.

“As expected, it seems that you are not paying attention to the outside world at all. Still, your son is the center of the topic.”

“Oh, did something happen to your son?”

Cecilia hurriedly grabbed Kirson by the collar.

“Keck, keck! Tell me about this! And how many times have you said that! He’s the one who has dozens of squirrels inside of him! What’s wrong with that guy!”

“then… … !”

“The old man knocked off the third wife’s neck this morning. The director of the Central Security Agency was charged with mutiny.”

“… … !”

Kirsson continued, putting the smoking pipe lightly in his mouth.

Whoa-

“That’s why it’s so chaotic outside. You’d better be careful too. A lot of people will flock to you like dogs?”

“is that so? You mean your son wasn’t hurt?”

“Yes? Did you hear that?”

Kirson narrowed his eyes.

Cecilia’s reaction was different from what was expected.

I thought he would definitely be happy, but he seemed so indifferent.

“I’m glad. Thank you for telling me. Then I have my next meeting, so I’ll stop going in.”

Cecilia nodded and entered the palace again.

An attitude not different from usual.

“… … .”

Kirson scratched the back of his head as he stood at a distance with his smoking pipe on.

* * *

‘Emile… … You’re dead.’

As Cecilia walked to the conference room, many thoughts were running through her head.

I pretended to be as indifferent to Kirson as possible.

I really couldn’t be bothered.

In fact, there were no scheduled meetings.

‘Emile is dead… … .’

Cecilia sternly ordered not to let anyone in, then sat alone in the empty meeting room and covered her face with both hands.

One by one, the ordeals he had suffered because of Emil’s hat passed through his mind.

The many malicious rumors that drove Cecilia, who only looked at Kyle and disowned her mother, into the Rose Palace, and drove Cecilia into a slump.

The atmosphere that made Theo, who hadn’t been able to stand out much, be ostracized and pointed at him as an idiot.

Even the various assassination threats made by the Central Secretariat to expel them from the Rose Palace.

To protect Theo, I lived each day with the feeling of walking on a knife edge.

I didn’t even know that that’s why I was even more attached to Theo.

-When this mother, this powerless and ugly mother dies someday, there will be no one to protect her son. What are you going to do then?

Since when?

Cecilia instinctively realized that her life was short.

Whether it’s because of an assassination or because of an unknown disease.

I vaguely thought that I might die without leaving a few years.

That’s because the atmosphere that blows over Theo’s hat was serious.

Sometimes he had nightmares of being framed and strangled by a guillotine.

There, Theo was looking at himself with sad eyes.

As much as your son, don’t follow the path of this ugly mother. Find your son’s happiness.

From these words… … I should have said this first. Sorry for the delay.

So please leave this place.

Run away, son.

‘… … But your son changed the fate that might not have happened.’

How much hard work did your son have to go through to make it this far?

Tears welled up in my eyes at that thought.

then,

“Write this.”

Suddenly, someone next to me held out a handkerchief.

“Chief Maid… … ? I would have told you not to let anyone in.”

“Yes. I thought so too.”

The lady-in-waiting smiled bitterly and glanced around the door.

“Kirson-sama told me that it must be delivered… … .”

“ah.”

It was only then that Cecilia was able to recall the last image of Kirson, who was smiling bitterly.

mother is

Mother must have known how this poor daughter felt.

Cecilia took the handkerchief handed to her by the maid.

It contained a small note.

don’t cry It doesn’t suit you.

There is only one look that suits you. When picking this mother. Always be as confident as you were back then. And look down upon the world arrogantly. That’s when you shine the brightest.

That is why you are Kirson’s only daughter.

A slight smile crept across Cecilia’s lips.

Then, in the end, I burst into laughter without realizing it.

p.s. If you really want to cry, cry because you feel sorry for this mother whose wallet is being robbed every time because of her mean grandson. Please close your eyes on that.

‘I think this is the most sincere?’

Only then did Cecilia shake off her heavy heart and get up from her seat.

In no time at all, the thought of Emil’s hat had completely disappeared from her mind.

* * *

-The Central Security Agency was trying to raise a rebellion!

As soon as Theo’s rumors stirred Winterer, new rumors hit Winterler.

One of the nine dragons, Hanglong’s rebellion.

If it was the rebellion of the Central Secretariat, which can be said to be the center of Ragnar, it was a major event that could never be overlooked.

Some tried to dismiss it as just nonsense.

Soon, public opinion changed drastically because of the heads that were beheaded at Ragnar’s front gate.

Including his third wife, Emil Troyvan,

It was because the heads of key executives of the Central Secretariat, including the second deputy director Morgan, and the heads of related officials, such as the upper quadrangle of Ceres, were all hung in a row.

Drop, drop… … .

The floor was stained bright red with the blood dripping from his freshly cut head.

And,

The visit attached below it was even more explicit about this incident.

All of the above criminals colluded with Ed Troyban, a first-degree criminal, and stole the family’s confidential data for a long time… …

But the most shocking content was at the bottom of the visit.

… … In the case of this alleged rebellion, it was found that Troy Ban, the great eastern family, and the cult of the Holy Demons were behind it.

– What do you mean by this?

– Troy Ban and the Holy Demon Cult collude with Hangryong? Oh no. Are you saying that Hangryong was the culprit of Troy Ban and the Holy Magic Church?

– Disgusting… … ! How could he do such a thing when he was favored by Ragnar?

-It’s Troy Van, it was the home of Hangryong, so even so, why did the Holy Magic Church suddenly come into being? It must have been a pseudonym that was declared heretical even in the imperial family! As long as the Hangryong isn’t crazy!

– Who is the head of household? What did the lord not say?

The front door was crowded with many people.

That number kept growing.

… … In response, Ragnar asks Troy Ban and the Holy Magic Church.

What were you trying to plot in Ragnar? I’ll give you a 72-hour grace period. Your answer will determine the level of fury the Lord of the Winter Mountains will unleash.

Everyone trembled at the declaration, which was tantamount to a declaration of war.

– It’s a war!

– War may break out soon!

-The dragon’s anger will soon turn the East into a sea of fire!

somewhere

It seemed like a wind of blood was blowing.

* * *

The main character of the rumor that made Winterler excited was definitely Theo.

It was because it turned out that he was the one who uncovered everything from the treatment of Axion to Emil’s filial piety and Ed’s transference.

New rumors about him were already spreading.

-‘Sum Yacha’ may be as close to the throne as the top 5 candidates.

It was already to the point that it was said that it was necessary to use the word ‘six candidates’.

But.

Theo, the main character of the rumor, was receiving news he did not want.

“Ed Troyvan… … Are you saying you’re missing?”

Evelyn also nodded with a heavy expression.

“This is the news that arrived from Cleve-sama a while ago. It is said that the Black Dragon directly raided the place where Hangryong was called, but it had already been evaded for a long time.”

“… … It seems like he threw his own brother as bait and ran away.”

He said he would deal with the case quickly before Ed noticed, but it seemed that he had already noticed the situation and left his seat like a squirrel.

Still, I thought he was a terrible writer.

No matter how urgent it is, how could you abandon your brother and your subordinates?

‘No, it was rather like that, so no one on this side noticed the guy’s escape?’

If so, it meant that Ed had prepared to make them his scapegoats in the first place.

Then, a thought suddenly came to my mind.

‘wait for a sec. then… … ?’

“First of all, they say they are chasing after him in the dark snow, so wait a little longer… … Why is that all of a sudden?”

“The 1st Arsenal! What happened to the arsenal that only the head of the family can enter?”

Evelyn wondered why Theo suddenly said something out of the blue, but thought there must be a reason and nodded.

“Let’s find out once and for all.”

After a while.

“… … The fire is getting out of control and they say it’s a mess. How do you know?”

Theo covered his face with his hands.

‘late.’

Arsenal 1 was a place where Ed had been working hard for a long time.

This is the place where the ‘Ghost of Yonghwa’ is located.

It seems that the situation was not good, so they raided the place and took the artifact first.

‘Fortunately, I retrieved these earrings and rings, but they also have to come together eventually.’

It was just then that Theo thought so.

[The quest has arrived.]

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[Scenario Quest #3]

The evil from your previous life has stolen the artifact you were supposed to have and fled. But you still lack the ability to retrieve the artifact. Receive recognition from the two artifacts you have already retrieved to level up.

· Current achievement rate: 0/2

· Difficulty: A+

Reward: Ownership of two Artifacts

· Failure: death

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At that moment, the inventory vibrated.

As if asking for something to come out.