The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 133

Episode 133:

Searching graves was never a pleasant task.

Since this dungeon disappeared 5 years ago, the bodies are all in a state of decay. It was impossible to find someone’s body.

Instead, they searched the miscellaneous garden where he kept his belongings.

It felt like looking for a needle in a sandy beach, but it didn’t take as long as I thought.

This is because after listening to Ken’s explanation of the family crest, brother Sean’s ring and weapons, Raoul used his senses and telekinesis to bring out similar items.

A bloody ring and necklace, a spear with a blunt blade and a broken spear pole.

Ken knelt down and checked them one by one with trembling hands.

Ken nodded, hiding his expression that looked like he was about to burst into tears at any moment, and headed towards the place where Raoul found the item.

Raoul was able to find a leather bag and pocket in the grave of the weapons that had rotted and rusted and turned into scrap metal.

When Raoul searched his bag, he found a small diary with a bloody handprint in it.

After asking for Ken’s understanding, I opened the diary and found that Sean had written down what had happened after he heard about the dungeon.

– September 7th. I heard a story about Zeynak’s dungeon from Fabian. There is something suspicious about him handing over this information, with whom I had a bad relationship because he lost the top admission to me.

– September 10th. The rumors about the dungeon turned out to be true. Fabian, the youngest son of the Marquis MacNeill, seemed to want to make peace with me. We received a suggestion to attack the dungeon on our own without the adults knowing.

– September 12th. I thought about it, but decided to accept his offer. Now that the flies have started coming in and out of the dungeon, it seems too late to wait for support from the main family. I decided to retrieve my family’s vision from the dungeon with my own strength.

– September 15th. The attack force, which mobilized guard knights and private soldiers, easily broke through the entrance to the dungeon. Fabian is also cooperative, and if things continue like this, conquering the dungeon doesn’t seem to be difficult.

– September 19th. Something is going wrong. Contrary to Fabian’s words that just knights would be enough, the inside of the dungeon is full of spirits. Fortunately, the priest he brought was active and the camp was secured, but would it be possible to conquer the dungeon in this condition?

– September 21st. I was hit. All of Fabian’s group disappeared overnight. Seeing as the mercenary guide I had hired also disappeared, it seems they have already been captured. In just one day, everyone except the guards died. I have to survive somehow.

– September 24th. The bodies of the priest and guide were found. It must have been Fabian’s doing. The entrance we came through disappeared without a trace. Now, only one escort driver and I are left. I’m worried about Kaylee who will be alone if I don’t go back like this. Her little mother wouldn’t leave her alone. I shouldn’t have entered this cursed dungeon.

– September 2…

There was a little more in the back, but the handwriting was so messed up that it was unrecognizable, perhaps due to a mental breakdown.

Tears eventually fell from Ken’s eyes as he checked the diary.

Her tightly clenched fists and bloodshot lips represented her cold anger.

‘It’s Fabian of the Marquis MacNeill.’

I heard that the Ax Master, the Marquis Clifford de McNeill, was the youngest son of someone over 40.

Although he is not very talented, the Marquis cares for him so much that he even created an order of knights for him.

‘How can it be similar to someone…’

Anyway, I prayed for peace in my heart.

They say that if a woman harbors resentment, there will be frost even in the month of May, and that is because she was a terrible knight who would become a master.

“Sir Ken. I really feel sorry for your brother. And Fabian…”

Ken, who guessed what Raoul was going to say, bowed his head and spoke first.

“I have already sworn loyalty to the Master. “I have no intention of causing trouble to the Master with my personal grudges.”

Then he handed the diary to Raoul.

“I will leave this diary to Master. However… if something happens with Marquis McNeil, please make sure to put me in the forefront!”

Her eyes were burning with intense determination. Raoul looked into those eyes and made a promise.

“I promise on my honor. I will definitely give Sir Ken a chance to get his just revenge. But keep in mind. “That revenge must be resolved through Sir Ken’s own efforts.”

“Thank you Master. “I will work harder to sharpen my skills so as not to tarnish my master’s reputation.”

It was not yet time to confront Marquis McNeil. And I had no intention of confronting the marquis just because of Ken.

‘It’s not difficult if you only deal with Fabian.’

Dirty and treacherous tricks are not something only he can use. There are a few ways that immediately come to mind.

But there was no reason to rush. No matter how much I thought about it, I felt like I would have a run-in with Marquess McNeil sooner or later.

‘And even if that time comes, it won’t be our family that carries the gun. Even if Marquis Greer knew about this, would he just ignore it?’

Raoul looked down at the bloody diary and smiled slightly.

* * *

Zeynak’s dungeon was quietly moved to his hometown, Calypse Domain, as Raoul had planned.

All useful loot remaining in the dungeon was recovered and moved to Raoul’s warehouse, and the dungeon was now transformed into a training ground where one could receive guidance from the two ancient masters.

The branch heads of the Free Cities, including Bernard, also visited one after another and succeeded in taking their superpowers to the next level.

However, Raoul has not yet announced the existence of the dungeon to the outside world. This is because I plan to proceed with the collaboration with the Marquess of Greer when the situation and timing are right.

Raoul paid close attention to the ever-changing situation around his territory and focused on training troops and preparing knights.

One month later.

Raoul, riding a horse, visited in front of the small mansion set up within the Mira branch of the First Guild with branch leader Palmer.

“Welcome, Master.”

“It’s been a while, Nakia.”

Aside from the teleconference held once a week, it seemed like it had been almost a month since we had actually met face to face.

Nakia, now in her late twenties, was giving off the scent of a mature woman and seemed to be becoming more and more beautiful, perhaps due to her brighter appearance.

Thanks to this, there were rumors that knights from the guild were constantly visiting this small mansion, so Raoul just hoped that she would live a happy life in this life.

And contrary to Raoul’s fears, Nakia’s skills have improved day by day, and she has already reached the level of the 6th circle. Unlike the strange potions she created in her previous life, she is developing normal but highly effective products one after another.

Even if it was not a grudge against the empire, the burden on his mind was relieved and he received sufficient support, so his hidden genius exploded.

“Thank you for your time despite your busy schedule. “Today, I prepared a meal to celebrate Nikki’s complete recovery and to thank the Master.”

In the restaurant, executives with ties to Nakia, including Bernard and Philip, were already seated, and today’s star, Nicky, was dressed up nicely and waiting for Raoul.

“Thank you, Viscount Raoul. Thanks to this, I was able to save my life and completely cure my illness. “I will live my life hard and never forget grace.”

Nikki, now 14 years old, was regaining her vitality like a normal girl, rather than the sickly body of bones and skin she once was.

Although she was a bit short due to a long illness, she seemed to be born with good looks like her older sister, so she was bursting with cuteness.

The old bachelors of the Knights (Philip Jake Pierce) were looking at Nikki with happy expressions, and Raoul was no different.

The meal was cheerful throughout. As the first long-term members of the guild were together, we were able to share stories of the past, laugh, and have a great time blessing Nikki’s future.

“So Nikki, what do you want to do next?”

The story had suddenly turned to Nikki’s career path.

Everyone had different opinions because she had not received a proper education due to her illness.

But in the end, everyone agrees that you have to do what you want.

‘He’s not my child, so why is everyone coming here?’

Raoul clicked his tongue, but considering the stakes in what he had said so far, his share was also considerable.

On the outside, he looks like Raoul, a 16-year-old boy, but inside he is Bae Do-hyeon, an old bachelor in his 40s.

Nikki, who hesitated for a moment, perhaps feeling burdened by people’s gaze, spoke cautiously.

“I want to study at the academy.”

“…Academy?”

“Where would the academy be?”

Everyone clearly looked nervous.

For a commoner to enter the academy, it was a shortcut to success, but it was also very arduous work.

No matter how much Raoul and the knights cared for her, the barrier of class clearly could not be ignored.

“First Guild Academy. “It is a place where strangers learn, but I also want to learn there.”

“hmm.”

Although his expression had relaxed a little, he still seemed to have a lot on his mind.

There were no major problems yet, but awareness of strangers had not yet been established.

Nicky must have sensed that feeling and stood up with his fists clenched and said.

“Honestly, I don’t even know what to learn yet. But what if you go to the academy and take a variety of classes? “I heard that you can learn a lot of things even if you don’t have to fight, right?”

‘What should I do?’

Raoul scratched his head and was lost in thought.

Looking at Sang Tae-chang’s talents and characteristics, it seemed right to train him accordingly, but I had no intention of forcing him to do something he didn’t want to do.

Even though it was my first time seeing SS-level potential and his life was saved by Raoul, I wanted to watch him grow even more freely.

“good. “Let’s do that.”

At Raoul’s words, Nikki clenched her fists cutely and made a happy expression.

“Would it be okay?”

“What’s not okay? “Everyone, from the principal to the instructors, are members of our guild. How difficult would it be to take care of Nikki?”

“That’s right. “I will take special care.”

As Branch Manager Palmer confidently stepped forward with a fatherly smile on his face, everyone nodded in agreement.

“I will inform the instructors separately.”

“I will inform the non-combat craftsmen.”

When they said they would take care of Nikki, Nakia seemed embarrassed and expressed her gratitude.

Nikki’s talents, as confirmed by Raoul, were focused on summoning phantom beasts and timing.

‘What will happen?’

I was curious to see if Nikki would pursue her talent or choose another path.

No matter what choice you made, Raoul planned to support you. Anyway, I had no intention of dragging young Nikki into a messy battlefield.

After the meal was over, Raoul talked to Nakia separately.

“What about the new people? Do you think it would be of some help?”

“yes. “I think everyone is very motivated as they have been conducting research in difficult environments.”

I recently visited the capital and brought back about twenty alchemists.

Although these people were very different in age and ability, one thing they had in common was that they were unemployed and in deep debt due to the Gate incident.

The Gate incident that hit the Connect continent had a negative impact on residents in many ways.

Immediately, monsters occupied Gwando, paralyzing commerce, and the lords raised taxes to a harsh degree to restore their territory.

The economy was paralyzed, and alchemists who made a living by making medicine also suffered a blow to their livelihood.

Raoul asked Gray, an advisor to the Alchemy Association, to look into these people, and this time he assigned them to Nakia.

“So can we run the factory properly now?”

“I think it will be possible with the apprentices I have taught so far and the new people who have joined.”

“good. Then, make a plan for full-scale production starting next month and let me know which products should be mass-produced.”

“I will choose a product that suits your material supply.”

“please.”

One of the projects Raoul had been preparing has finally begun to operate in earnest.

It was the first step toward [dominating the potion market] to attract money from players.

‘Of course, the thing that makes money is the consumables market that is constantly consumed more than anything else.’

Raoul smiled, dreaming of becoming the Potion King of Connect.

(Continued in the next part)