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Episode 329 I have so many questions. (1)

The sight of the screaming staff member was truly so unfair. But Raul looked at the staff member expressionlessly and said.

"Are you kidding me? You brought this to me and said those guys were weird?"

Then the staff member who was reporting started to tremble in fear. The staff members around him were the same.

Raoul was so cruel that he was called the 'crippled devil'. No one who was attacked by him survived intact.

Still, the staff member mustered up his courage and opened his mouth. He couldn't die so unjustly because of those weird guys from Fenris.

"I, it's true. The rumors are not normal. I've checked several times and sent spies to report to you."

Seeing that sorrowful sight, Raul, who would normally have sent his staff member straight to prison, suppressed his anger and asked.

"It's not that you didn't get the information properly?"

"No. The people of Yeongji say the same thing. They are all famous people in Yeongji, so there was no need to hide it or do anything."

Raoul stared at his aide for a long time. He certainly didn't seem to be lying.

The fact that no one is normal means that there is something strange about the other characters as well.

Raul, who had caught his breath, opened the next chapter.

[Ogre Slayer, Northern Leather King, Mad Dog, Violent Genius, Cheeky Fool, Rebel… … ]

[Article Kaor]

This guy's nicknames are also unusual. No matter how I look at it, he doesn't look like someone who would be worthy of a knighthood.

The more I read, the more I saw that the things they do in Yeongji were amazing.

"Whew… … You're in charge of security work in the territory, and sometimes you also do training, supervise prisoners, and do construction work, and you also go out on external assignments to procure leather?"

"yes."

"Is this guy just some odd-job guy who does whatever comes his way?"

"… … I think so."

Raoul pressed his temples a few times and then looked at the next page.

[Belinda, the dark nanny]

I didn't even have the courage to read it in detail. I thought it would be hard to believe even if I did read it anyway. So I decided to just ask my staff.

"What is this?"

"He is said to be the head butler of the castle and the tutor who has looked after the Earl of Fenris since he was young. However, there are many rumors that he is manipulating the lord from behind the scenes. In particular… … ."

"especially?"

"They say that food tantrums are not tolerated."

"...."

[The Devil's Arithmetic, Lowell]

"What is this?"

"They say he is very fast at calculating. It is rumored that he can immediately calculate numbers up to 7 digits in his head."

"Really? If you're that quick at calculating, you must be in charge of the finances of the estate."

"He's called the spy officer. He says that the general manager never gives money to anyone. That guy is so ignorant about money."

"...okay."

[6th Circle Maid Wizard, Vanessa]

"...maid?"

"Yes… … I heard she was a maid who did odd jobs at the rooftop."

"Can a maid… become a 6th circle magician?"

"Surprisingly, it is true. And… … ."

"and?"

"They say he really enjoys explaining things."

"… … Explain what?"

"Anything."

"...okay."

[The Great Blacksmith, Galvarik]

Raoul unconsciously made a face of delight. Even though it was written so blatantly that he was great, he looked normal.

"It is said that the dwarf, together with Earl Fenris, raised the technology of the territory to several levels."

"Yes, let's find out more about this dwarf. If he has truly exceptional skills, we should secure him."

"All right."

"I guess we're getting some real information now. Who's next… … ."

[Uncontrollable Rage, Ascon]

"… … What is this?"

"I'm an elf, but I have intermittent explosive disorder."

"...."

I thought a normal person would appear, but here we go again. Raul just skipped to the next chapter.

[Saint Joan of Aragon, Piote]

"Saint?"

Raoul, who was trying to just pass it over, was startled by the unexpected words. The appearance of the saint was not an ordinary event.

"What is this? If the saint had appeared, shouldn't the rumor have already spread throughout the kingdom? Hasn't it even been reported to the royal family?"

No one can touch the place where the saint is. That is why she reacts so sensitively.

The staff member shook his head and answered.

"No. I checked with the Juana Church and they said there is no such thing. He is just a priest, but he seems to be called that because he is popular with the people of the territory. However… … ."

"but?"

"There are many people who say they actually saw the revelations being received. So I think more confirmation is needed."

"Are the testimonies of those who saw the revelation the same?"

"Yes, that's right."

"Then, could she really be a saint? The church is trying to hide her, or is refusing to acknowledge her because of friction… ."

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"That… … I checked with the church and they said it's a man. A man can't become a saint, right? He just looks like a woman, but they say it's definitely a man raised by the church since he was young. They checked several times."

Raul unconsciously touched his forehead. These guys were all beyond common sense. At this rate, he couldn't figure out what kind of guys they were.

Raoul, whose head hurt, closed the report. He didn't want to look at it any more.

He looked at his staff with cold eyes and said.

"I'll take into account the short time, so come back and investigate properly."

"Oh, I understand. But is it okay if I don't see you anymore?"

"Anyway, there's only going to be weird people here. Let's check again and see."

"That is… … that's true, but… … ."

There were still many people left, such as Lumina, the 'friend of horses and children', Wendy, the 'chief's assistant', and Gordon, the 'muscle pee-pee man'.

Even if we just let those people pass, there was one person we had to check on at least once.

"I think you should look at the information about the person named Alpo."

"Alpoy?"

"Yes, the rumors are ominous… … ."

At those words, Raoul opened his report nervously.

[The Man Who Defeated God, Alpoy]

"… … Is this a nickname that can be given to a normal person? You're leaving a guy like this alone?"

Defeating God? In this day and age, if you go around with a nickname like that, you will immediately become an enemy of all religious groups. In short, it means you will be treated as a black magician.

If he didn't want to be misunderstood, Earl Fenris should have caught him and killed him long ago. But when I read the report, I heard that he was openly calling himself that in the territory. There was no blasphemy like this.

"Is this true?"

"Yes, many have actually seen him withstand the power of the goddess. That's why even Earl Fenris doesn't dare to touch him."

To be exact, they were not interested. However, because of the ridiculous nickname, they were completely misunderstanding it.

Raoul kept pressing his temples because his head hurt. He couldn't tell what was true and what was false.

There were already rumors that Earl Fenris was a madman. When I saw him in person, I saw that he was no ordinary madman.

But who would have thought that those subordinates would have such crazy nicknames?

"Did you say you were from the Red Flame Tower?"

"Yes. I checked with you and they said that he is a promising talent and the successor to the Magic Tower."

"Hmm, then he must be quite talented… or… very skilled."

"That seems to be the case. The staff reached a preliminary conclusion through a meeting… … It seems that this interest is Fenris' hidden power."

"Hidden power?"

"Yes. It's strange that he's been given this nickname when he's not that famous yet. He must have shown some hidden powers. Since he's from the Magic Tower, he has to keep his identity a secret as much as possible."

"Didn't the rumor say that it happened while gambling?"

"It seems that the rumor was fabricated to hide the hidden power that was revealed by chance. It's not like he would be given such a nickname for something like that, right? It's strange that the successor to the Magic Tower would gamble. The Magic Tower of Red Flame was once known as the best in the North."

Raoul nodded as if he agreed with those words.

"I see. First, let's classify Alpo as a special management target."

There's no reason he got that nickname. Whether it was true or not, there was definitely something about him.

In this way, Alpoy was classified as a 'dangerous person' and was subject to special reporting and management.

Raoul continued, his eyes shining sharply.

"Check again to see how things are going on at the Crimson Tower and the Red Flame Tower. Because of Fenris, they've become very sluggish. And… … Since the rumors about all the major figures are this strange, it's clear that they've been manipulated to some extent. They're definitely trying to avoid outside attention."

There is no such thing. Jiselle is busy hiding the power of the territory's main production, military power, and new technologies.

I had no intention of hiding guys like Claude and Alfoy.

But the staff of the Duke, who did not know that, ended up guessing as best they could within the limits of common sense. Thinking too much actually turned out to be poisonous.

Raoul, too, had no choice but to rely on the reports brought by his staff, and he came to similar conclusions as them.

But he wasn't the type of person to believe such a disturbing report at face value.

"I will provide unlimited support in terms of personnel and funds, so please find out more details. If the same information continues to come out, I will make a decision then."

"All right."

Despite the fact that the Duke had conducted a very precise investigation, he decided to once again waste his time and energy.

Raoul, who had brushed aside the information about Fenris, asked something else.

"What about Amelia?"

"I sent someone to take care of it. He will arrive shortly."

"Yes. Use Rayfold to devise a strategy to restrain Fenris. Just tell him to prevent Fenris's children from emerging from the north. After dealing with the royalist faction, we will organize the north."

"Okay. Well, by the way… … ."

Raoul frowned as he watched his hesitant staff member.

"Speak."

"Amelia's demands are becoming more and more excessive."

"What are you talking about?"

"They have yet to quell the rebellion of the Barons of Valois, and their treasury is said to be depleted from fighting the northern lords."

"Already? How much support do you want?"

"Yes, first of all, food, horses, weapons, wood, iron, runestones, herbs… … ."

The amount of things the staff talked about was endless. The amount was also enormous. Even Raul, who never blinked at simple things, was at a loss for words for a moment.

The Earl of Fenris was a headache on his own, but Amelia was a headache in a different way.

Other staff members also spoke in indignation.

"If an incompetent woman takes over the land, won't the finances already be shaken?"

"We need to get it under our control quickly. If we continue like this, the territory will be ruined."

"Why on earth did Earl Desmond push such a woman? I think the 4th Prince Daven would have been better off without the power."

Unlike his indignant staff, Raoul smiled coldly without saying anything.

'Are you trying to use your position to get a big piece of the action? You seem to have some political insight, but you don't seem to realize that you'll be boiled once the hunt is over.'

Raoul doesn't know much about Amelia yet, so he only sees the current situation and thinks she is being too greedy.

"Just support half of it for now. The person we sent will manage it anyway. If it seems difficult to control, make a plan to change the owner."

"All right."

"In the north, since Harold has already failed, we will proceed in the direction of blockading the region. What is the pro-Prince faction doing?"

Raoul had sent a menacing warning to the Marquis of Branford, telling him to step down and hand over the throne.

Of course, the Marquis of Branford would not accept such a humiliating offer.

"The Marquis of Branford is said to be very angry. The armies of the East are preparing for war."

"The Marquis of Macquarie is mustering the royal army. He has threatened to move at any moment if you touch him."

"The Count of Ailsver also reportedly provided a huge amount of military funds. It seems they have also made quite a few preparations."

Raoul nodded as he listened to his staff.

"You're so greedy. After sitting on the throne for so long, it's time to step down."

The truth is, he knows it. The moment the Marquis of Branford steps down, the royal family is finished.

So, even if the Marquis of Branford wanted to leave, he would not be able to.

"Hmm, well, it's a bit different from before. The others don't seem particularly scared either."

Clearly, in the past, the nobles of the prince's faction would avoid fighting even if the duke coughed slightly. They tried to avoid fighting as much as possible, and most of them just watched the situation and did not move.

The reason the atmosphere has changed like it is now is because of one person.

"I guess… … they thought it was worth a try since Earl Fenris kept on rising."

Count Cavaldi and Count Desmond, known as the strong men of the North, were defeated one after another. And by the so-called scoundrel of the North, who was not recognized by anyone.

So, the Duke's family could not help but look easy. It was understandable that the Prince's faction acted as if they had a swollen liver.

Raoul smiled bitterly.

"Things are completely messed up because of that guy."

"I wondered why the Marquis of Branford was supporting such a guy, but there was a reason for it. There is a lot of talk even within the royalist faction, but I heard that they are all being suppressed."

"Yes, the Marquis of Branford was not such an easy man."

Raoul acknowledged him. If it weren't for the Marquis of Branford, the kingdom would have been ruined ten years ago.

The Marquis of Branford is the one who has been leading the pathetic pro-royal nobles who only care about their own safety and has been opposing the dukedom up until now.

It was he who pushed Jiselle, who was a rookie, to grow to this level.

Even Count Desmond, known as the strongest man in the North, had fallen, so there was no choice but to admit it.

The Marquis of Branford's gamble paid off.

The staff member asked, glancing briefly at Raul.

"Since the northern affair has failed… … there are now few nobles left who can be won over by coaxing or threats. The situation has already been brought to a halt by the Earl of Fenris. In the end, it is obvious that the current situation will continue as the Marquis of Branford intends."

"That means the only option left is civil war."

"If we start a war now… … we will inevitably suffer some damage. If that happens… … ."

Raoul smiled bitterly again at the staff's words.

"Yeah, it'll be harder to clear the forest of demons."

He swallowed the gossip that even his staff didn't know about.

'… … to find 'that'.'

The reason Raoul is so keen to avoid civil war and save his troops.

It was because of the forest of demons.