The Greatest Architect

“I, Lloyd Frontera, son of Arcos Frontera, would like to speak as successor of this territory. ”

Lloyd's voice echoes through the battlefield.

Suddenly, everyone's gaze shifts toward him.

Some farmers swallowed saliva.

Some woodcutters clenched their fists without my knowledge.

Another winemaker cut off his elongated lips.

It was an unimaginable situation.

Lord Neumann, the chief knight of the territory, has been defeated.

I was trampled by the lord's son, Lloyd, who I thought was a thug, not the same knight.

It was a shocking incident.

But that wasn't the end.

Even after the duel, Lloyd's assault continues.

A lesser baron drove Lloyd to his grave.

But Lloyd responded more confidently.

Lord Neumann has betrayed his lands and his lords.

Everyone doubted my ears.

However, the baron's complexion turned pale after reading a letter he didn't know what. I sat down helplessly to make sure my legs were free. I stared at Sir Neumann with devastated eyes.

Thanks to this, everyone was able to understand the atmosphere.

Is Master Lloyd telling the truth? ’

From the baron's reaction, it seemed so.

Then what will happen to Sir Neumann from now on?

All eyes of the colonists gathered around the training ground toward Lloyd.

I waited for the declaration to come out of his mouth.

Lloyd felt that look, too.

‘It's important now. ’

How many calculations did you make to make this happen?

I have organized every article of the Iron Blood Novel that I remember.

So he considered the state of the territory he was looking at, the relationships and feelings of the characters. He also anticipated changes in novel content that would result from his actions.

In other words, he drew on dozens of scenarios, avoiding designing each one.

Of course, there was also the baron's reaction from now on.

‘If you make an offer too harsh here, it will have the opposite effect. ’

The Baron is a Hoin.

He's a soft-hearted man.

No matter how much Lord Neumann betrayed us.

You can't imagine such a cruel disposition all of a sudden.

So, what if you propose a rape sentence in public?

I felt that the Baron was at great risk of showing objection.

‘It's time to go fishing. ’

This is the only opinion we have.

The baron is the one who decides the disposition.

So we have to catch the Baron first.

Only then can I get the results I want.

Lloyd clears his voice.

“You must be thinking a lot. Yeah, me, too. Lord Neumann spent a long time in our territory, and he built a ball that wasn't small. ”

“Hmm. Tell me more. ”

I think it's because of Sir Neumann.

The baron tilts his head.

Lloyd continues.

“Of course, the events revealed by Sir Neumann are shocking. because they turned their backs on him and did great harm to the territory. ”

“Are you trying to tell Lord Neumann that we have the fruit and the craft? ”

“That's right.”

Luckily, the story worked.

The baron was a fan, but not a fool.

“The ball is the ball. Guaro, do you want me to deal with all the crimes of Lord Neumann? ”

“Yes, it is. ”

“Well, now that you mention it, it looks like you have your own way of punishing. ”

“Of course.”

Lloyd grins.

Like pulling a horn in a heartbeat.

He told me how to punish him in advance.

“Why don't you drop a 'rat’ on his head? ”

“…… rats? ”

“That's right.”

Lloyd continued.

“I drop a ‘rat’ on Lord Neumann's head. So if he's not hurt in any way, why don't you give him a chance to reflect? ”

“Opportunity for reflection means……. ”

“I think it's appropriate to demote him to a regular soldier. ”

“By serving as soldiers, do you mean repenting the past and proving your loyalty? ”

“That's right.”

“ ……. ”

The baron is silent.

The baroness grabbed her hands without even knowing it.

The rest of the territory turns to the person next to you, one by one, coming out of the silence. I chattered, I murmured.

“Hey? What does that mean? ”

“They say you drop a mouse. ”

“Right? That's what you heard, right? ”

“Oh. They say they're dropping rats on Lord Neumann's head. ”

“Is that a punishment? That's it?"

“Hmm. I don't know why, but maybe? ”

Some farmers shrug.

Some woodcutter tilts his head.

I didn't understand.

“Is there anyone in the world who just dropped a mouse on their head and got hurt? ”

“Well, I think I can. ”

“How?”

“I'm afraid of rats. You'd be surprised, screaming, jumping and falling, right? ”

“…… but Lord Neumann won't, will he? ”

“Maybe?”

“That's right. He's a knight. ”

The chicks grunt with the group.

I made a lot of guesses and tried to roll my head.

However, no matter how much I thought about it, Sir Neumann did not seem to have been harmed by such a punishment.

In other words, everyone interpreted Lloyd's proposal like this.

“You mean to forgive Lord Neumann. Isn't that right, Xaviel? ”

“I think so, too. ”

Lord Bavaria's question.

In response, Xaviel nods.

“Perhaps this is punishment enough for you. ”

“Young Master Lloyd? ”

“Yes, it is. ”

Xaviel continues.

“Lord Neumann has already sufficiently humiliated himself in front of everyone. And even if he is forgiven like this, his humiliation will not end there. ”

“Of course. You'll be stripped of your knighthood and forced to serve as an ordinary soldier. ”

“Yes, that would be an insult. It's just... ”

“Only?”

“Here's a bit of a question. ”

“Curious?”

“Lloyd's offer. Personally, it's a bit of a surprise. ”

Lord Bavaria is looking this way, as if he meant it.

Xaviel said after taking a few moments into account.

“It's too warm. It's too merciful. That's why it doesn't suit Lloyd. I don't think he's... No, he's not that great. ”

I honestly did.

In the meantime, you have your own escort, Lloyd Frontera.

Thanks to you, that human who was always watching me was not this neat.

‘Disgusting. That too. Even thorough, persistent, lethal. ’

I'm not a bad guy.

But not the good ones.

There is an incredibly small corner.

I will never do anything to hurt you.

In a nutshell, he's thoroughly clever.

That was Xaviel's most honest assessment of Lloyd recently.

‘It's the only way. ’

He changed dramatically one day.

I stopped nagging everyday.

Instead, I became incredibly petty.

I took the construction money from the colonists thoroughly.

When I realized I was short at least a penny, I ran to dinner and got it.

Is that all?

Lullaby services? He's wielding me completely with all that weird stuff. ’

A parade of weird academic terms that you hear every night.

Thanks to you, I was able to sleep well.

At first, I was happy.

It was like I had the whole world.

But I had to realize that wasn't the case.

‘Because it was too expensive. ’

I had to listen to threats, not threats, from that man several times a day.

‘If you don't teach me how to use a sword, I'll stop the lullaby service. ’

You do realize that Asran Law is our collective copyright, right? Stop the lullaby service if you don't admit it? ’

‘Uh, I'm a little thirsty. But you know what? If you think about it, I'll give you an extra day of lullaby service. ’

... was like that.

I didn't have such a rash.

I felt like I was becoming a black cow who was sewn up properly and living every day.

I can't help it.).

No, I couldn't get out of it.

Because the lullaby service that man provided was so sweet!

‘…… Phew. The more I think about it, the worse it gets. After all, a man as thorough as that betrays his territory and forgives Lord Neumann for being so hard on himself? Nonsense. It's better if it's the old days of drinking. There's no way that man can forgive his opponent so loosely these days. ’

There must be something else.

It must be him.

They must be hiding their evil schemes.

With that in mind, Xaviel looks at Lloyd with his eyes wide open.

Of course, Xaviel was the only one who suspected Lloyd like that in this training ground.

The rest were different.

Everyone was amazed at Lloyd's unexpected generosity.

Among them, the surprise of Baron Frontera was the greatest.

‘Yes, you've made a good decision, Lloyd. ’

The baron nods.

I was surprised.

So I was pleased.

‘I always thought the world was a wild goose chase without fear. ’

It wasn't.

Turns out he was wrong.

His son Lloyd grew up to be a great man.

"Excellent, now I understand. I wondered why you were disputing with Sir Neumann, the chief knight of the territory, and you've been aware of Lord Neumann's treachery ever since. ’

So they deliberately created a conflict with Lord Neumann.

I would have fought like this.

Lord Neumann was severely punished in front of everyone.

‘Yes, to punish one and to alarm all the others. At the same time, you have exercised the wisdom to seek the Silly Gain of the Territory by showing generosity, in contrast to everyone's expectations at this moment. ’

The more I thought about it, the greater it was.

Even a traitor, Lord Neumann was a valuable human resource.

‘Hiring a knight of that level is never easy. ’

This was the countryside on the far side.

The edges were dodged by chaotic knights.

Especially for the Knights on the verge of Sword Expert.

‘Corrects the strength of the territory through harsh retribution. At the same time, by showing unexpected generosity and giving opportunity, it gives the betrayer room for refusal and rehabilitation. This leaves room for the traitor to make the most of his or her abilities. It's really great.'

Lord Neumann will have a feeling about this.

You will be moved by the generous decision that saved your life.

He will truly reflect on his past mistakes.

And they will be more loyal to the territory.

The baron feels overwhelmed.

‘I can't believe my son thought of this. ’

It was really a broad insight and calculation.

The more I thought about it, the more I felt like crying.

The baron nods, trying his best to press the joys of wrinkling his nose.

“Very well, Lloyd. I accept your offer. Lord Neumann? What do you mean? Will you accept Lloyd's offer of opportunity? ”

“…… Yes! Yes!”

Lord Neumann, who had been limping so far, nodded often.

Although he was badly picked up and scrambled, his earholes were open.

Of course, I also heard what Lloyd had to say to the baron.

As Lord Neumann, he commented on calling for joy.

You're just gonna drop a mouse on my head? So you'll forgive me if I don't get hurt? On these terms, of course I'll accept it! ’

That's how you get forgiven.

I give up this job moderately.

And then what?

‘What reflexes. You're demoting him as a civilian soldier? Nonsense. ’

I had no intention of being humiliated.

‘I will leave this godforsaken land immediately. And I will avenge you. ’

Rrrrgh!

I sharpened my teeth.

But don't get caught.

It was filled with only a look of repentance and repentance.

He said in a trembling voice towards the baron.

“I'll prove it to you right now. Please, I beg of you. Give Master Lloyd a chance to hear his wisdom. ”

“Good.”

The baron nods.

“Lloyd, are the rats ready to drop on Lord Neumann's head? ”

“Yes, I knew you would do this, and I prepared it in advance. ”

“Good, then let's proceed. ”

“I understand.”

The baron's permission has finally fallen.

Lord Neumann's mouth rises.

Even Lloyd's mouth has a sinister smile.

“Hey, Sir Neumann? Good? ”

“Yes?”

“Well, yeah. Congratulations. You got a chance to beg for forgiveness, didn't you? ”

“What... are you talking about?" ”

Lord Neumann tilts his head.

It was good to see you, but it was a lot.

Why is he smiling so happily?

Why does that smile feel so cool?

“What are you talking about? ”

Lloyd's smile became even more sinister.

Suddenly, he had a little hamster in one hand.

On the other hand was a red sunflower.

It was only visible to the nearby Lord Neumann.

“There's no best way to ask for forgiveness, this piggy. ”

“…… Yes? ”

The moment Lord Neumann greeted him with such tremendous greeting.

Odd Dog!

The hamster chewed on the red sunflower.

Lloyd throws his hamster into the air and retreats.

And…….

Tiang!

“Podong! Step on it! ”

“Podong!”

“ ……! ”

A gigantic hamster, 10 metres long, completely engulfs Lord Neumann.