The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 30

Episode 30

When Raoul came out confidently, it was Baron Xander who became frustrated.

They mobilized soldiers and even took out weapons, but that was just decoration for intimidation.

The moment I really swung my sword, today’s event could have turned into a literal war, not just a fight between relatives.

And the secret weapon was really prepared as a last resort, but if it was wielded here, the problem could have escalated.

‘As expected, I have no choice but to push forward as I prepared. If Raoul had been as rumored, things would have been resolved easily.’

Baron Xander clicked his tongue and shouted.

“You framed me with fabricated documents! And I must apologize for insulting myself and my relatives and elders here with my brief insight. Prince Raoul de Ashton, I request a ‘proof of kinship’ from you!”

Baron Xander tore off the bear head-shaped brooch that was hanging from his collar and threw it at Raoul’s feet.

“Proof of blood kinship?”

A blood relative crowded in a corner asked a question, and the room erupted into a buzz.

Proof of blood kinship.

It was a kind of right given only to blood relatives of the Ashton family.

A last resort to resist unjust instructions or orders from the head of the family or a blood relative in a higher position than oneself.

It was a duel challenge that could only be used once in a lifetime.

‘Is it true that I can use that in the current situation?’

‘You’re asking a kid who’s your nephew’s age to a duel?’

‘Isn’t it unreasonable to begin with because there is no one to notarize it?’

Just like the blood relatives murmuring in the corner, it was an unreasonable demand that could not have been realized.

“Baron Xander. Are you serious? “Why should I accept that unreasonable request?”

When Raoul asked again with a shocked expression, Baron Xander stiffened his face and answered.

“Consider this my final mercy to you. “It would be less shameful to have the seal handed over through a duel than to have it taken away by force.”

“And the Baron took care of the justification that he did not take what was his nephew by force, but obtained it through an honorable duel?”

The Baron didn’t even blink at Raoul’s mocking tone.

“Make your decision. “If you refuse, I will now begin the actual demonstration of my skills.”

Raoul, who seemed about to refute the Baron’s threat at any moment, closed his slightly open mouth for some reason.

The Baron was relieved to see Raoul looking lost in thought, silently staring into space.

‘okay. ‘I pretended to be young and strong, but if you have an idea, you would know what answer to give, right?’

After being dazed for a moment, Raoul opened his mouth.

“What are the conditions for the duel? “It’s unlikely that the Baron himself wants to share the sword with me.”

The Baron, who thought he was almost over it, slightly raised the corner of his mouth.

“Each side selects three representatives, and through a one-on-one duel, the last person standing wins. Since it is proof of blood kinship, it is natural that the representative should be chosen only from blood relatives, right?”

“Nonsense! “How can there be such unilaterally unfavorable conditions?”

Phillip, who couldn’t hear, shouted.

Baron Xander’s side had plenty of people to choose as their representative, but Raoul was alone.

But Baron Xander asked as if what was the problem.

“There are dozens of blood relatives gathered here. They will have heard both sides of the argument, so if they think Raoul is right, someone will take his side. “Even if no one steps forward, it’s not my fault, is it?”

“Such unreasonableness…!”

Philip tried to come forward again, but Raoul raised his hand to stop him.

“What is the price of a duel? If the Baron wins, all he has to do is put his seal on that ridiculous document. What will the Baron bet?”

“Well, I guess it’s really necessary to say it. “Is there anything you want?”

“I want a fair duel, so the price must be fair. If I win, I will take all the mansions of the blood relatives who signed the papers.”

“what!?”

“What nonsense!”

Blood relatives protested fiercely.

It seemed like they were afraid of losing money even though they had a completely advantageous game set up for them.

But Raoul had no intention of giving any more.

“If you do not agree to these terms, there will be no duel. “How about you, Baron?”

Baron Xander looked at Raoul with strange eyes.

‘What is this guy thinking?’

You put such conditions on a situation where it would not be enough to attract blood relatives who are not included in this side to your side?

Are you trying to build up your pride because you know you can’t win anyway?

In any case, there was no particular problem from the Baron’s point of view. Anyway, if I couldn’t get a stamp on the document, the house wasn’t the problem.

“good night. I will accept the conditions. “So now, will you accept the proof of your blood relatives?”

When Baron Xander asked, Philip walked up to Raoul and said:

“Confucius. This is a very unfavorable match. “Isn’t it enough to resolve the issue without me having to respond?”

As Philip said, it was a duel that did not need to be accepted.

Baron Xander might think he was in control of this situation, but Raoul had already made all preparations.

But Raoul had already decided to accept this duel.

‘A quest has appeared and there is no reason to avoid it.’

〈Surprising Quest: Proof of Blood Relatives〉

Grade: C

Goal: Win the duel

Additional goal: Win against all opponents alone

Description: The blood relatives in the capital are making unreasonable demands. We must use our skills to silence them.

Reward: Experience Coin ????

“Sir Philip. “Do you really think I’m going to lose?”

“Honestly, that’s not true…”

Currently, it was Philip who had the best understanding of Raoul’s skills.

Just looking at pure swordsmanship, he was already beyond the beginner level of expert, and including the strange powers he possessed, how many people would be able to beat Raoul here?

However, in practice, variables always appear. Philip was just worried that the variable might deviate from Raoul’s prediction.

“Don’t worry too much. And if there’s any trouble, Sir Philip will come in and cause trouble! “They’re probably thinking the same thing anyway,”

Raoul instructed Philip through guild communication.

Anyway, it was just a show to build a cause for each other.

No matter what the outcome of the duel was, there was no way it would be easy to give in and move on.

“I accept proof of blood relatives. But what do you plan to do with the notarization, Baron? “It is difficult to pretend that it is invalid after losing.”

Then Baron Xander smiled and said.

“Luckily, a precious person was with us today. “Can I ask you a favor?”

Where Baron Xander’s gaze was directed, there stood a young knight with sharp eyes.

“Oh my… I was going to just quietly look around, but I can’t help it.”

‘Who is it??’

‘Wasn’t he an escort driver??’

Raoul asked, ignoring the voices of the audience.

“Who are you?”

Then Baron Xander spoke with a bright smile and an exaggerated gesture.

“As for this person, he is the ‘rising divinity of the Kingdom of Ruben’ who is well-known in the capital for his excellent swordsmanship and personality. This is Prince Rafael de Randall. “You are the 4th prince of the Randall family.”

‘Count Randall??’

‘How come the prince of the Earl of Randall is here?’

Those who had no information looked surprised when a very unexpected person appeared, and the three knights next to Raoul seemed to draw their swords at any moment.

“Wow. Calm down. I just came by invitation, so don’t criticize me too much. “I came here to say hello to Prince Raoul, but I never thought something fun or sad would happen!”

The sight of Rafael twisting the corners of his mouth as if he was laughing looked very disgusting.

But Raoul was not excited.

“Count Randall. “As they call themselves prestigious, I believe they will be judged fairly.”

“Of course.”

* * *

With the agreement reached, the duel was quickly prepared.

The representatives of Baron Xander’s side were decided to be Baron Xander’s two sons and Baron Caspi, who appeared to be in his mid-30s.

And as expected, Raul entered the competition alone.

I thought maybe one or two people would change their minds, but they seemed to only be watching both sides and had no intention of intervening.

‘Thank goodness. ‘It would be troublesome to take sides now for no reason.’

Raoul was rather relieved. Because there is no need to distinguish between trash and less trash.

“Now then, let’s begin the first match. “The representative goes forward!”

Raoul’s first opponent was Aaron, the third son of Baron Xander.

He was very upset with Raoul for ruining his 18th birthday party yesterday.

‘Fuck you. I worked hard to persuade him for 6 months… but then he showed up right when we were about to commit suicide!’

Because of Raoul, I lost all the fish I caught.

Moreover, I didn’t like the brat’s arrogant expression, and the way he spoke informally was also annoying.

‘I won’t kill you, but I need to vent my anger to my heart’s content. I’ll play with you until you beg for my life!’

Aaron, a third-year academy student and advanced sword user, never thought he would lose.

To him, Raoul was just the son of a rich family who had just come to Seoul from the countryside.

There were rumors that he had won a rural swordsmanship competition, but anyway, all nobles who came to the capital brought with them at least one title.

Rather, the rumor that he was the child given away by a weak countess seemed much more credible.

‘Of course I shouted a bit today, but it’s not like I’ve seen country guys bragging for a day or two.’

As Aaron was trying to vent his anger by chewing on Raoul, the match finally began.

“You fell, you bastard!”

Aaron held up his favorite sword, the double-edged bastard sword, and swung it vigorously at Raoul.

Pow!

And the next moment. Aaron lost consciousness as he felt stars pop out of his eyes.

dump.

“….”

For an instant, the hall was engulfed in silence.

The winner or loser was decided less than 5 seconds after the match started.

“Hmm. “Raul the winner!”

Rafael, who was watching with his arms crossed, showed an unknown look in his eyes and belatedly declared victory.

“what? “Is it a blow??”

“What happened? “I couldn’t even see it properly.”

“what? Was it all just a rumor?”

“You idiot. “Tsk, tsk, for letting your guard down.”

The audience roared.

Because it was a very different picture from the situation they had imagined.

No matter how scary Raoul was, he was only 15 years old.

In general, the achievements shown by boys of this age are at best comparable to those of sword users.

Even those who were called geniuses often showed the skills of an advanced sword user.

So, it would have been natural for Aaron, a high-level sword user, to win.

‘This is ridiculous! Aaron, you idiot!!

Baron Xander’s beard trembled with anger.

Unless there is a significant difference in skill, short matches like this usually happen because one side is careless.

The reason Aaron was included in the first order was to give him a chance.

No matter how famous a person was, he was a direct descendant of a prestigious family. It was an opportunity to gain some fame if I won, but I never thought I would blow it.

“How can I start the next match right away?”

When Rafael asked, Raoul silently held out his sword and nodded.

Then a second representative from Baron Xander stepped forward.

“I’m the one dealing with you this time.”

(Continued in the next part)