The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 22

Episode 22

Of course, his actions were not wrong. Rather, it was clear that more cool-headed and rational choices would be needed to prepare for the dangerous future ahead.

‘But is it really the right answer to follow the quests arranged by the system?’

So far, the plan has been made from the perspective of player Bae Do-hyeon. But I wondered if that actually narrowed his horizons and options.

Things that only Raoul, the nobleman of Connect, not the player, can do.

If I miss them, I might end up repeating past failures.

After gathering his thoughts, Raoul quietly called Philip.

“Sir Philip. “Are there people standing there looking despondent?”

“yes. “They are probably the ones who haven’t found their families.”

“I’m sorry, but could you ask your subordinates to find out their details and circumstances?”

“You mean all of them?”

Philip looked around and saw at least a hundred people. It seemed like it would take a very long time to properly investigate.

“Yes, everything. And to those who lost their families and those who suffered after being kidnapped, we will deliver consolation money in the name of the count. “It would be a good idea to look for a job at a construction site.”

Even though I said it, I felt sorry for no reason. After fighting for a long time, I ended up having to work again without being able to rest due to the whim of my boss.

But Philip didn’t seem to care much. Rather, he looked at Raoul with soft eyes and said.

“That’s surprising. I thought Master Raoul would only do things that would benefit him. Please leave it to us. Even my subordinates won’t say no. “Ah, there is one person who will say he doesn’t like it.”

“Why are you looking at me? “I don’t hate doing good things either!!”

Jake shouted angrily. Then he slowly approached Raoul and asked in a low voice.

“Still, will you give me vacation?”

As Philippe said, the subordinates followed Raoul’s instructions without complaint. Some even gave me a look of respect.

Perhaps because of the talk of giving away money, citizens’ reactions also became more enthusiastic.

“Long live Count Ashton! Long live Prince Raoul!!”

There were also people who cheered, knelt down and shed tears of gratitude.

After seeing their reactions, it became clearer.

‘Noblesse oblige. It works here too.’

The ideology that those who enjoy the benefits of high status and wealth should help others who do not have the same was widely known in Connect.

However, very few people actually practice this. There was no difference between Earth and Connect.

It was never a loss if you could gain honor and fame with just a few pennies and a little effort.

Moreover, it was clear that if they could gain the support of Mira’s citizens, it would be of great help in dealing with other player guilds later.

‘I don’t know if my stay will be longer than planned. ‘It’s a good thing I left with some time to spare.’

I didn’t know that I would need a few more days to find out their story and search the surrounding forest.

But anyway, I had to level up my subordinates, and the more practical experience I had, the better. Once you arrive at the capital, it will be difficult to even go hunting, let alone engage in combat, for a while.

Raoul quickly got off his horse and approached an unknown citizen at the back of the procession.

I don’t know if this action was a little calculated, but for some reason, I felt my heart warming up.

And someone watched with interest and disappeared among the crowd.

* * *

Raul, who went to bed a little late, visited the city hall around noon and had a meal with Mayor Reynaldo. Then, we sat across from each other in the office and had a light tea time.

“I really owe you a lot. “Thanks to you, I was able to take a breather.”

Reynaldo smiled and expressed his gratitude.

“Well, even if it wasn’t for me, the mayor would have solved this problem.”

Raul spoke humbly for no reason, but Reynaldo spoke excitedly.

“No, no. Although I am often called a moron because of my position as mayor, I am not the kind of person who would disparage the work of others. Empire is the empire! That crazy country that is said to be swarming with the devil’s seeds! “They targeted our mummy in a place like that… I couldn’t sleep at night because my heart was racing.”

Although they left behind the remains of power armor and other magical items, they brought with them some evidence that it was an imperial hideout.

And since the report and evidence were submitted to the mayor long before Count Randall’s party arrived, the mayor already knew the facts.

“I was surprised too. Who would have thought that the empire’s evil forces would extend all the way to Mira, which is not on the border with the empire, but is clearly within the territory of the Kingdom of Ruben. When I looked into the hideout, it seemed like he had been working in secret for quite a long time and training horsemen.”

As Raul spoke in a slightly stiff voice, Reynaldo’s expression darkened.

“Citizens going missing and being kidnapped doesn’t just happen in one or two days. I also knew that there were a group of thieves in the surrounding forest. “The reason we didn’t subdue them even though we knew about it is because of the agreement.”

Basically, the four Free Cities in each country were guaranteed independence due to God’s blessing, but they were subject to some restrictions.

The most important of these is the inability to have an army.

Because of this, the Free Cities only operated guards to maintain public order and did not train separate troops.

“And in fact, the agreement is an agreement, but the guards can only use their power inside the city. Even if you are a little far from the city, you will not be able to display even half of your original skills and receive no protection for your life…” The fact that

the mayor was even telling this to Raoul meant that he had come to trust him that much.

Raoul just smiled and accepted the mayor’s complaint.

“Oh! Just as you said, someone came from Count Randall’s house in the morning. He shows up with such force that he demands a reward for destroying the hideout of spies, including a wanted criminal… Honestly, if it weren’t for your request, I would have just kicked him out.”

“As expected, it was like that. But as I said, this incident…”

“Yes. Count Randall, who is overflowing with a sense of justice, should be made into a play for young people. But is it really not a pity? “If this matter is handled well, won’t it be something that will not only bring you great fame but also a reward from the royal palace?”

Reynaldo asked, looking at Raoul with strange eyes.

But Raoul just silently sipped his tea.

“Wow. He’s cautious for his age, so it’s reassuring as a partner, but he’s so young and old that it’s not fun at all. “I’ll take care of it myself.”

“Thank you for caring me.”

Since the mayor said so, it’s probably Randall’s fault that cleaned up the empire’s hideout.

And it will be their job to attract the attention of the empire.

“But…”

The mayor trailed off and glanced at Raoul as if he was worried about something.

“I don’t know what to give you as compensation. He has more money than me, so it’s okay to just compensate him with money. “Is there anything you want?”

Finally, the words Raoul wanted came out of the mayor’s mouth.

To be honest, I had asked in passing in the past if I needed anything, but I was vague.

It was much more beneficial to receive one large reward rather than splitting it into small pieces.

And now, in Reynaldo’s question, I could feel his sincerity that he would listen to most requests.

Raoul pretended to think about it for a while and then said indifferently.

“Honestly, I didn’t do it to get compensation. “Still, it’s not polite to refuse too much, so can I ask you one favor?”

“Oh, I’m finally hearing what I want from your mouth. “Okay, tell me.”

As Reynaldo listened with shining eyes, Raul spoke, scratching his chin awkwardly.

“At first glance, I heard that the mayor’s mansion has a shelf with precious books from generations of the family. “If it’s okay with you, would you mind taking a look at the bookshelf?”

“stack?? Oh there! Yes, there was such an old book storage facility. But there won’t be any books that are that useful…”

That bookshelf was a place where Reynaldo’s grandfather and father often walked.

He had carefully looked through the books on the shelf, just in case, but there were only books full of strange and odd books, and there were no books of particular value.

“Please feel free to look around. If you want, you can take a book with you. But that is too little compensation.”

Reynaldo frowned slightly as if he didn’t like it and spoke cheerfully.

“good. I’d like to give you a special tour of the secret warehouse. “Let me give you one you like as a gift.”

Raoul, who suddenly received equipment as well as books, hummed to himself but did not show it until the end.

“I will be grateful if you give it to me. “As expected, the mayor is hot!”

“yes?? You give it to me so kindly when I need it? But you’re calling me a bitch! “Those damn young people have their eyes strained.”

It was a reward that had to be given anyway, but it seemed like Jomsaeng was right to see him condescendingly.

However, Raul just kept it in his heart and matched Reynaldo’s mood.

After a while.

Guided by the manager, we visited the library located deep inside the mansion.

Reynaldo said he had a collection of miscellaneous books, but in reality, it was a great treasure trove. This was none other than a library containing ‘skill books’.

Without thinking, I took out the book in front of me and a message came to mind.

-Would you like to acquire the B-rank skill book [Thunder Stab]?

Raoul smiled unconsciously and put the book back.

About 200 books lined up on a shelf. Just looking at this was a skill book made me feel full.

But there was only one book that Raoul wanted.

It would have been a big deal if I had accidentally selected a different skill book.

No matter how close I became to the market, there was no guarantee that I would be able to come here again.

Raoul calmly looked around the shelves and finally found the book he wanted.

It was a book with a long title: [An Examination of Ancient Ritual, Magic, and Training Methods for Mental Cultivation]. But in reality….

[Querkus Meditation]

Grade: S

Restriction: Only for psychics

Effect: Provides automatic meditation effect for 24 hours. Imagery training is possible.

Description: A meditation method used by ancient psychics to develop spiritual power. You can purify your soul by communicating with nature even during your daily life, and you can also train using imagery space. There is also a popular belief that meditating near an oak tree increases your efficiency.

Raoul clenched his fists as he looked at the information window that appeared before his eyes. A meditation method exclusively for psychics of rank S has been obtained!

(Continued in the next part)