Chapter 84

Literature, art, language, skill, play, religion, custom, lifestyle, architecture, etc.

As such, there are various types of culture, and the power of culture is indescribable.

Having a good culture has the effect of making people follow 'voluntarily'. Just like a drop of ink in clean water, the power of culture slowly affects you from the inside out, not the outside.

It is not an idea that is thinly embedded through brainwashing or education, but is naturally followed as you come into contact with the culture, so the effect is inevitably excellent.

And in this world close to the Middle Ages, the most influential culture is undoubtedly 'art'.

As explained before, art includes music, painting, sculpture, and crafts, and the masters who are praised as the best in each field have a strong position in the world that they say they are proud of.

Also, in the art world, there are not only humans, but also elves, who paved the way for civilization, and dwarves called artisan races.

Beasts were a fighting race, so they didn't have much interest in art, and the Demons focused on the human rights movement (?) rather than art, so there was nothing to brag about.

The Kingdom of Ters, the country of culture, realized the power of culture early and intensively penetrated its cultural power, and as a result, even the Minerva Empire grew into a powerful power that could not be taken lightly.

The reason that the Minerva Empire could not put pressure on the Ters Kingdom with its mighty military and economic power was because the culture that had already arisen in the Teres Kingdom had melted into the roots of the empire.

They want to wage a coercive war of conquest, but the culture is so strong that other countries and even the people of the empire are reluctant. Because of this, rather than pressure from the outside, he changed the route to maintaining the balance by invading the culture of the Teres Kingdom.

If the cultural power of the Minerva Empire becomes similar to that of the Kingdom of Teres, even the title of a cultural power will be tarnished, because it can create opportunities. The Kingdom of Teres is also taking this part in mind, so it is engaged in a bloody cultural war with the Empire.

"I understand that, but why are you holding an exhibition in our estate, not in the capital? Even by delaying the opening of Halo Academy."

With a bit of dissatisfaction and absurdity, I turned to the woman sitting across from me. To be honest, it was hard to get a sense of how this all happened.

Sitting opposite him, the woman with golden hair, Lina, smiled bitterly with a face that seemed more troubled than before. She didn't seem to have anything else to say.

But at least you need to know to understand. Lina knew that too, so she opened her mouth quietly.

"…At first, we didn't intend to hold an exhibition in the Empire either. Since you are not yet subordinate to the Empire, and all the famous artists are in the Kingdom of Terce. We were just trying to show that our Empire is trying so hard. ."

"But the Kingdom of Teres suddenly handed over the exhibition to the Empire?"

"It's like that. I don't know why."

Lina answered like that and let out a deep sigh, as if she was also frustrated with the current situation. I couldn't be bothered to hear her answer, but calmly calmed her mind.

The two of us are now in the drawing room of the Michelle family mansion. As soon as it was decided to hold the exhibition in our estate, Lina came to visit.

In fact, Leort as well as Lina came to visit, and he went to see my father first. Probably right now, they are talking in a different drawing room, not in the drawing room where Lina and I are.

'It wasn't just an exhibition from what my mother heard…'

As I took a sip of the tea the maid had brought me, I recalled the information my mother had given me.

Until I heard it from my mother, I thought it was just a concept close to 'fan art', but when I heard the story, it far exceeded the level of fan art.

If you look at your past life, the Lirus Band is like Beethoven's composition and performance, while the painter Imar is exhibiting his own works by Leonardo da Vinci.

Furthermore, the theater troupe can be seen as Hollywood-class.

Because of my handwritten work, The Life of Xenon, stars from all over the world gathered and gathered to form the Milky Way.

'It's a culture that anyone can easily enjoy…'

As this phenomenon appears, a new culture is also emerging.

Originally, the art of this world had a very profound aspect as it was in the Middle Ages, but after the appearance of Zeno's biography, the paradigm began to change.

It is not a culture that requires more than a certain level of education because interpretation is essential, but a culture that anyone can enjoy lightly.

You could call it 'snack culture' to borrow the term from a previous life, but there are many different parts here and there.

Literary snack culture is a culture that was created with the spread of the Internet and smartphones, and no one knows how it will change in the future because it is a single work that became a worldwide hit.

I carefully put down my teacup as I pondered the impact of Xenon's biography. With a rattling noise, Lina's blue eyes looked straight at me.

"Once the Teres Kingdom has passed, why is it really our territory? Are you even openly telling us that the writer of Zeno's biography lives here?"

Lina waved her hands in surprise at my sharp question. It is a very different reaction from the time I used to treat myself with a mask on.

It means that they regard me as equal and that they are reflecting on their past mistakes. While I was thinking about it, Lina hurriedly explained.

"No, that's absolutely not. It's purely a coincidence that the venue was decided on Michelle's estate. I'm sorry to say this to you, but the Michelle's estate has just been distributed, so there are few features. But the hero who defended the border Since it is a territory bestowed upon him, the potential for development is very high."

"By the way, I heard that the development of the estate will start after 3 years…"

After listening to Lina's explanation, I slowly recalled my memories.

Was it the story you heard from the driver of the carriage heading to the academy? Anyway, I'm sure I heard it somewhere.

"That's right. The potential for development is high and the distance from the capital is not too far away. Naturally, the Michelle estate was chosen. Moreover, Lord Hawke is not interested in politics, so it wouldn't matter if you gave me strength."

"Do you think the white hair on your father's head will grow? Did you agree?"

"I'm sure your brother is convincing you now. Of course Sir Hawk will put your opinions first…"

Lina looked at me and blurted the end of her words. If it were me, could she smile and do it? She would have been pressured, but now she is asking politely.

I thought deeply in the strangely reversed relationship. To be honest, I want to allow it right away.

However, considering the scale of the exhibition, it is difficult to accept it easily. As Lina said, there is only potential in our territory, there are no characteristics.

Like other estates, there are special products, or the food is diverse, or valuable minerals have been discovered, etc. None of these characteristics exist.

That doesn't mean that my father's abilities as a lord are not inferior. It was only five years ago that he received the title of baron, and two years ago he was officially granted the title of territories.

The mansion itself has been around since I was born, but it was after my father retired that I received the real estate in earnest.

"Well…"

I thought and pondered in my head. Is it to look at the reality or to look at the works of masters?

Even if I allow it, you shouldn't say that your father says no, and even if you say you will become a father, you shouldn't say you don't like it.

In the end, I came to the conclusion that I should consult with my father. I brought out my thoughts as I looked at Lina, who was waiting for my answer.

"I'll talk to my father first. Even if I'm okay with it, realistically there are a lot of difficult parts."

"You don't have to worry about that. The remaining time until the exhibition is two weeks away. During that time, the capital and the Imperial Palace can support you. Just in time, the distance between the Michelin estate and the capital is close, so it will be resolved in three days."

It is Lina who rarely burns with enthusiasm. The will to never give up easily is clearly engraved in his blue eyes.

In fact, in terms of past life, it would be an event comparable to the Olympics, but if you give up, you will be throwing money and fame in the air. And that opportunity will naturally pass to the Kingdom of Teres.

Perhaps the Kingdom of Teres was also aiming for this point. We are like this, what are you doing? in that way.

On the surface, it is an exhibition for fans of Xenon's biography, and is politically intricately entangled.

For ordinary people, it is just an international festival, but for politicians it is a complicated and complicated festival.

'I'll have to be prepared, too.'

Things will get complicated the moment their identity is discovered.

Of course, I will be relatively safe because I have a rare fraud skill, 'stop serialization', or 'needed writing'.

However, the world is wide and there are a lot of crazy people, and as you can see from the super high theft case, any crazy guy can target me.

Until now, I had not revealed my identity because I was concerned about that part, but I became convinced from the super high theft case.

As I went through my thoughts, a question suddenly came to mind and I asked Lina.

"But if it doesn't work, what are you going to do?"

"It has to be held in the capital. The capital is currently saturated, so it will be difficult to hold it normally, but it is possible if you do it too much."

"Is that the reason for holding it in our estate? It's empty, so it's easy to make."

"Exactly."

"Then do you know who's coming?"

In such a large-scale event, distinguished guests are bound to attend.

Considering the relationship between the Minerva Empire and the Teres Kingdom, the rulers of each country would not come directly, but would use a proxy.

just as expected. The names that came out of Lina's mouth were very familiar to me.

"First of all, as you might expect, not only me and my brother, but also the Duke of Requilis will participate. Cecily may come from Hellium. In the Kingdom of Teres, the Minister of Culture will visit Victor Viktor."

It sounds a little funny to say that it is the Minister of Culture, but considering the characteristics of the Kingdom of Teres, it would be a very high rank. Perhaps a position comparable to that of the Duke of Requilis.

It's a dizzying lineup for me, who has to greet guests. Still, if you're tired, you'll win a hundred battles, and if you prepare thoroughly, you won't ruin it at least.

"Any other country?"

"A bishop might come from the Kingdom of Savior. I don't know about the Belus Kingdom. The Belus Kingdom is not for political purposes, but because they want to come."

As soon as I got some outline, I came up with a plan in my head. The imperial family will take care of everything, but I think it would be better to at least be in charge of the face.

It's not that my father doesn't have a reputation, but he has the title of a red lion, so there's no fear of being ignored. If it doesn't work, it's enough to watch.

'I'll have to pay more attention to security.'

Our estate has not even started development, so crime is rare, but you may be wondering.

Above all else, there is one thing that worries me the most. There must be people who are skeptical about holding an exhibition in our estate, not even in the capital.

All drafts of Volumes 2 through 10 are in my personal desk drawer. Although it was tightly sealed with a padlock, it is wise to prepare for the super high theft incident.

"Lina. I have a favor to ask you…"

"You want me to take care of the security? Don't worry about that. I'll send the knights from the Imperial Palace."

How could the people around me read my thoughts so well? It's amazing.

Even so, the imperial palace personally dispatches knights, so you should be grateful. I nodded my head and said thank you.

"Thank you. To be honest, I also wanted to see the exhibition. If the exhibition proceeds without any problems, I will definitely repay you."

"No. This is a problem that has no reason to reciprocate. Rather, we have to work harder to not damage the name of the empire. You just have to appreciate the works of artists."

"The time must be very tight, but there is a lot of hard work. Can you really finish the preparations within a full week?"

It's much smaller than the Olympics and it's just an event that occurred out of fan love, but it's really important to a leadership class like Lina.

Above all else, I must be feeling more psychologically burdened because I am the original author right in front of my eyes.

Lina smiled bitterly when I was worried, and answered in a low, subdued voice.

"Even if you can't, you have to do it. The thing that overflows our empire is money. Even if it looks impatient, it won't be impossible to make it."

Then she looked at me quietly and muttered a little.

"…I'm sorry too."

"Hmm."

It seemed that there were several complicated circumstances as to why our estate was chosen.

I looked down at Lina with a dark expression and offered words of consolation.

"cheer up."

I just need to get ready and eat some popcorn.

*****

Since then, the news that major figures from all over the world will attend the exhibition was about to burst out one after another.

There were growing concerns that the exhibition would not be like the exhibition, and as too many nobles gathered, the commoners began to notice.

The artists in the exhibition also felt a burden as there were too many eyes to see. They held the exhibition out of respect for Xenon's life and fan love (?), but there was no uproar outside.

If it went on like this, the meaning of 'a culture that anyone can enjoy', which was the original purpose, was highly likely to fade.

If it were not for the words of Isaac a week before the exhibition was held.

[Everyone, put down your pens for a moment and enjoy. So that it can be a happy memory for everyone.]

As soon as those words came out, something amazing happened. All news of who was attending from which country disappeared, only that an exhibition was being prepared.

Thanks to this, it is possible to return to the meaning of a festival rather than a politically complicated exhibition.

Artists no longer feel the burden, so they can focus on their full-fledged efforts.

By the time everyone who loved Zeno's biography smiled happily in the festive atmosphere, there was someone who couldn't laugh alone…

"Ah. f**k. You bastards of the Senate. I missed the timing."

It was Arwen, the queen of Albenheim, who missed the timing to attend because she was arguing with the Senate.

She frowned as she peered through the newspaper Lane had delivered her.

In this friendly atmosphere, if you make an official statement that you will be attending, it's like hitting a candle.

Originally, I was going to attend the exhibition to satisfy my self-interest and to find information about the artist, but the senate strongly objected.

Do they just need to go to such a place? Rather, they say that they should come to Albenheim.

Arwen stared intently at the newspaper, looked away and muttered a little.

"…I can't. One day will do it."