427

Episode 427 I will save you. (1)

The Earl of Grafton narrowed his eyes at the news that the Earl of Fenris had come to visit.

"hmm."

The reason the Northern Army came to fight the Crack was obvious. They must have come to confiscate the herbs and medicine.

He got up from his seat with a snicker.

"The most famous person in the castle has arrived. We must meet him. Bring him inside."

"He said he would just look outside."

"what?"

"We have already prepared a place outside."

"Huh, you have a quick temper."

The Earl of Grafton rose from his seat, then hesitated.

The Earl of Fenris was now a household name in the kingdom, especially for his ability to reach the rank of Master and his unruly personality.

If that crazy guy gets angry and tries to kill himself, there's no stopping him.

He was troubled and asked the reporter who brought him the news.

"How many troops did you bring? Are all the northern troops here?"

"No. The Northern Army is waiting outside the outer wall, and we have brought only a few knights and a few dozen soldiers."

"okay?"

The Earl of Grafton stroked his chin for a moment and then asked his men.

"What if the Earl of Fenris gets angry and runs wild here because I didn't give him his medicine? He's crazy."

"… … ."

The Earl of Grafton clicked his tongue as he looked at his retainers who were unable to answer.

"Tsk tsk, don't you have any thoughts? How pathetic. Even if Earl Fenris is the Master, wouldn't we be able to capture him with such a small force?"

Then the faces of the deceased turned pale.

"My Lord! Absolutely not!"

"Isn't it said that the Master can face thousands of soldiers alone!"

"There's no good in fighting the Northern Army! We'll all die."

The Earl of Grafton shook his head at the reactions of his men.

"You can't be scared without even fighting… … . I don't plan on fighting either. I was just asking. Even if that guy is crazy, he wouldn't be running wild here for no reason. Right? We didn't break any laws."

Those who heard those words nodded their heads.

There was nothing wrong with what the Earl of Grafton said. He was a smart man, and he had already prepared for this situation.

The Earl of Grafton rose from his seat.

"Let's go. We can't keep your majesty waiting. And everyone, watch your mouths. Understood?"

"All right."

As the vassals bowed their heads, the Earl of Grafton smiled in satisfaction and walked away.

As the Earl of Grafton and his retainers left, a place was prepared for them in front of the castle.

It's a military-style conference table and chairs. There's nothing else.

Jiselle was sitting there with her arms folded. As she had heard, there were only a few soldiers around her.

The Earl of Grafton clicked his tongue at the simple appearance and sat down opposite Giselle.

"Tsk tsk, at least bring out some refreshments. I can't welcome our distinguished guests like this."

As the maids moved, the Earl of Grafton finally looked at Giselle and asked.

"Welcome. Yes, I have heard a lot about your recent activities. What brings you here?"

Jiselle answered expressionlessly.

"I think you have already received the official notice. The epidemic is currently spreading rapidly."

"It's sad news. That's why I'm producing as much medicine as I can and distributing it."

"That's too little for such a thing. Everyone living on the outskirts of your Count's territory is suffering from an epidemic. The surrounding territories are no different."

"There's nothing I can do. There's a shortage of medicine. What can I do alone? What did the other lords do instead of preparing earlier… Tsk tsk tsk."

Giselle, who had been looking at the impudent face of the Earl of Grafton for a moment, continued speaking.

"I do not wish to forcibly take away the rights and property of others. If you hand over the medicine and materials you have stockpiled now, I will compensate you with food and money for the price you paid. This is guaranteed by the royal family."

"Ugh, what do you want me to do when there's really nothing left? Listen, hurry up and bring the documents. I have to prove it."

In response to his words, Gashin brought some documents. They were inventory status documents that had already been manipulated as much as possible.

Jiselle took the documents and looked through them. The differences between them and the information he had received separately were too great.

Giselle looked at the Earl of Grafton with cold eyes and said.

"I will make one last recommendation. Please cooperate. Many people are dying. We will compensate you sufficiently."

"No, don't you know that even after seeing it? There really isn't anything, so what else do you want me to give you?"

The words didn't make sense. Finally, Giselle raised her hand and spoke to Gillian.

"Search everywhere. Find herbs and medicine."

"All right."

The troops that Giselle had brought scattered in all directions. The Earl of Grafton's face turned angry when he saw this.

"Count! What are you doing in someone else's territory! What do you think of me that makes you do this?"

Giselle didn't say anything. She just sat quietly with her eyes closed and her arms folded.

The Earl of Grafton laughed at the sight.

"I will never forget this. I have heard rumors that the Count is arrogant, but I never thought he would be so suspicious of people. You will pay the price for tarnishing my honor. The other nobles will not just sit by and watch this happen."

It was a clear threat. It was tantamount to saying that he would hinder everything Jiselle did in the future.

The other nobles could not have looked kindly upon Giselle, who acted so rashly.

But Jiselle still waited silently.

After several hours, Gillian returned and spoke with a dark expression.

"Except for the quantity mentioned… … there are no herbs or medicines."

At those words the Earl of Grafton laughed again, and his vassals breathed a sigh of relief.

On the other hand, the northern troops that Jiselle had brought looked bewildered. This was because nothing Jiselle had ever done so wrong before.

The Earl of Grafton said with a mocking laugh.

"As for the remaining herbs, since it is the law of the kingdom, take them all if you need them. I will pay for them later. But is there really a need to do that? We will work hard to make them and share them with those around us. And since there is no ban on trading or confiscation of the herbs, I will use them as I see fit."

After hearing those words, Giselle raised her head and looked up at the sky.

'ha....'

These guys were the biggest problem. They walked a tightrope between law and crime for their own gain.

I can understand it to some extent. Everyone puts their own interests first. But the problem is those who go too far.

Jiselle has no belief that she will make the world clean. In fact, as Fenris grew in size, the number of officials accepting bribes disguised as gifts also increased.

Giselle doesn't interfere with such things on a daily basis. She leaves such matters to Claude(?) and other managers.

'That's how people live.'

I know this because I have been to rock bottom myself. Human greed cannot be completely stopped.

That's why I set the laws and systems of the territory clearly, and I tolerated and let things pass as long as they didn't cross that line. In the first place, I didn't have time to go through all of those things one by one.

But if you cross the line, I will never forgive you. The example clearly shows it.

That is Giselle's ruling belief.

Jiselle, whose mind had been made up, looked at the Earl of Grafton and opened her mouth.

"Earl Grafton, I guess it's time for me to 'persuade' you."

"Haha, persuasion? Yes, if you need my help with anything, try persuading me. I will help you if it suits my circumstances."

The Earl of Grafton smiled haughtily. He was now feeling a thrill of pleasure.

It is said that the Earl of Fenris, known as the strongest in the North, is trying to persuade him. He wants his help.

The very fact gave him an indescribable pleasure.

As Giselle stretched out her hand, a spear from the Black King's saddle flew out.

"oh?"

The Earl of Grafton looked at the sight with curiosity. It seemed that when one becomes a master, he can use such strange techniques.

But Jiselle stood up from her seat, holding the window, and spoke with a cold look in her eyes.

"Let's start persuading."

"What is that… … ?"

Kwaaang!

The table that had been blocking the way between Giselle and the Earl of Grafton was instantly shattered and blown to the sides.

There is nothing now standing between the two.

Giselle approached the bewildered Earl of Grafton and thrust her spear straight into his shoulder.

"Kkaaaak!"

The Earl of Grafton screamed in surprise. But Giselle didn't even blink and pulled out her spear again.

Kwajijijik!

He stuck a spear into his thigh while he was sitting, making him one with the chair.

"Kkaaaak!"

The Earl of Grafton roared with bloodshot eyes. He was so attached to his chair that he could not even get up.

Even his retainers who were nearby were startled.

"Yes, my lord!"

"Your Majesty, Commander! What is this!"

"Oh, hurry up and put the window away!"

To come to someone else's territory and use force so suddenly! It would be something to say even if a war broke out.

Even though it just went out, it just went out so quickly. Everyone couldn't help but be dumbfounded.

The knights of the Earl of Grafton's escort, who had come to their senses late, drew their swords, and the soldiers of the lord's castle began to rush in.

But even those who had gathered did not dare to attack Giselle.

"Your Majesty! Stop it!"

"You can't do that!"

"Pull out the window and stand back!"

They just surrounded Jiselle, fidgeting and restless.

The Earl of Grafton cried out in pain.

"What are you doing! Hurry up and hit these guys! Hurry up and hit them!"

Half-conscious from the pain, he shouted for Giselle to be hit without thinking.

However, the knights who knew well about Giselle's reputation did not dare to attack him.

Jiselle opened her mouth and glared at the Earl of Grafton with cold eyes.

"Gillian."

"Yes, my lord."

"Anyone who interferes with my work will be killed on the spot."

"I will accept it."

Chaang!

As Gillian drew his sword, the other knights of Fenris did the same.

The northern troops who followed also raised their spears. Here, Grafton's troops were far more numerous, but no one was afraid.

No, rather, everyone's expressions were filled with composure. That was how big the difference was between the Northern Army and their fighting power.

As the Northern army showed its readiness to fight, the Earl of Grafton's men became frightened and fell back a little further.

Jiselle continued with a ferocious laugh.

"I know people like you very well. People who never respond to kind words."

"Ugh… … You… … . Do you really think you'll get away with doing something like this… … . The other nobles won't stay still!"

The Earl of Grafton cried out in agony, but Giselle showed no sign of caring.

"So? If we don't stop the cracks and the plague now, we'll all die anyway, so what does that matter?"

Giselle grabbed the Earl of Grafton by the collar and dragged him towards her.

Earl Grafton was momentarily speechless as he looked into Giselle's blazing eyes. He could feel the raw murderous intent and hatred.

What on earth is this guy fighting for?

Before the question could even disappear, Giselle growled.

"Whether you eat it all yourself or not is none of my concern. But at least you shouldn't harm others at a time like this. You should have eaten in moderation. Did you really have to get me involved?"

Giselle took an axe from her waistband and struck the Earl of Grafton in the other shoulder.

Kwajik!

"Ugh!"

"Tell me where you hid it. Unless you want to get your head blown off right here and now."

"Ugh, nothing, nothing. That's all! You crazy bastard!"

The Earl of Grafton was furious. I've heard that the other person is crazy, but I never thought he would act so rashly without any evidence!

He was smart and didn't give in easily. If he gave in to his current pain and told where he hid the medicine, he would eventually be punished.

If you don't want to die, you should hide. The Earl of Grafton knew that.

Instead, he made threats in return.

"Is this the kind of thing you would do to a noble of the kingdom? Don't you fear the consequences? All the nobles will turn their backs on you! Stop this madness right now!"

Jiselle laughed when she saw that. He really was a guy who could do something big.

In fact, I was confident that I would eventually find out if I investigated thoroughly. However, I had no intention of wasting time on this.

Giselle straightened her back and pulled the hatchet from the Earl of Grafton's shoulder.

"Yeah, you can't do that alone."

Jiselle took a deep breath, extended her axe forward, and asked the gathered retainers.

"Who are the general and treasurer here? Come forward."

The faces of the vassals turned pale when they saw the blood dripping from the axe.