Chapter 332 – 95. Marquis of Aitern (2)
And the Marquis was silent right after he uttered those words. He seemed to notice that he had made a mistake himself.
‘Look at that reaction. The Marquis Gerard may already know the identity of Duke Pedro.’
In my case, my mother Agnes’ future foresight. And through the battle with the pursuit party, he knew that Duke Pedro was a non-human, a demon.
‘But how did the Marquis Gerard know that?’
And at that moment, I remembered that the Marquis in front of me was the owner of Aitern Firm. Merchants risk their lives on information more than anyone else.
So, even if he somehow guessed the identity of Duke Pedro, it wasn’t too surprising.
If he was the owner of the Aitern family, he had enough ability to do so.
However, he soon spoke to me with a relaxed expression.
“I mean, how the Count is asserting that Duke Pedro is not a man. I will ask that fact.”
That’s how you sneak past your own mistakes. He was proof that the Marquis was a formidable person.
However, I spoke plainly.
“Your Excellency must know who my mother is.”
“Great Saint Agnes. Are you talking about that person?”
“Yeah. That’s right. And his other nickname is…”
“She was the saint of prophecy. Then she must be saying that the great saintess left you a prophecy about the identity of her marquis.”
Like the Marquis said. Because my mother was able to foresee the future. With that miraculous ability, she led the great war against the demons to victory.
I answered.
“That’s right. And Duke Pedro is the Master of the Knights of Sentiac and the Grand Master’s Knight. He is also a person who has visited and returned countless times to the Keiatic Gate and Inferno. There are many people who become mines after entering the Keiatic Gate. Your Excellency will know.”
The Marquis did not deny my words. It is a well-known fact that mines can be created through Keiatic Gates.
‘I’ve been in touch with the voices beyond the keatic gate, too. It was almost dangerous.’
I am also the future wisdom that her mother left behind. And through my experience, there is a reason to call that ‘being of chaos’ a voice.
The space of chaos and nothingness I entered temporarily through Leicester, who became a mine. It was the space beyond the Keiatic Gate.
‘It’s a space where someone’s voice is constantly heard.’
A Witchbeast with a terrible intent to kill humans. It is like the will of the demonic beast that aims to exterminate humans.
And the voices I heard in that space. It was a gigantic will, as if all the wills of the demons were gathered in one place.
‘If you are enchanted by that voice. It’s just an instant to become a demon.’
Even I was afraid of that mighty will. More than anything, in that you’re not sure what the will behind that gate is. Fear multiplied
‘The central end of the empire. He said he didn’t really know anything about the area beyond the gate.’
According to Lillia, the central terminal has already reached the end of its lifespan.
A place full of corrupt priests even before Grius. They, more than any group, must figure out the identity of the Keiatic Gate. But they had long since given up on the investigation.
‘Rather, they’re the ones who would become demons themselves in order to covet pleasure.’
Hearing my words, the Marquis seemed to be lost in thought for a moment.
“Hmm… Mine. Mine.”
It can be dismissed as a child’s delusion. But like I said a moment ago, my mother is the Great Saint Agnes.
And in my background, there is Marquis Wilhelm, ruler of the North.
So, the word that the duke who controls the south is Mine will surely bother you. Does he already know that Pedro is a Mine?
‘North and South. He must be weighing which one would be better.’
Pedro, who had been so silent, finally spoke.
“A subject of the Holy Empire. And if, like you, he is the son of a great saint and a student of the Divine Academy. Following Jedin’s teachings, it would be right to oppose the demons and the forces led by the demons. However.”
His words soon followed.
“I am only a merchant, not a holy priest. The divinity of the empire has long since fallen. To me, the blessings of gold are more touching than the blessings of God. So even if Duke Pedro is a demon, it doesn’t matter to me.”
It was as expected. He is a merchant to the core. Although the central and southern regions are now facing each other and antagonizing each other.
If sticking with Duke Pedro would be much more beneficial than sticking with Liliana or Essenmund. He is the one who chooses to go under the power of Mine without hesitation.
“So even if you talk about an alliance with Essenmund… I don’t need to point my sword at Duke Pedro first before the weighing is over. He probably won’t even have to fight with the By Leah mercenaries belonging to the rebels.”
In other words, he is like a merchant. And the political sense of the great empress. It is said that they will wait and see the situation that will be the most profitable like now.
‘If that’s the case, even Lilia, who has already entered the camp of the Marquis Gerard, is in danger.’
But I was confident to convince him. To convince the merchant. You have to put out the card that looks the most valuable.
And I already had that card. I said to the Marquis Gerard.
“The Marquis chose Chloe as his successor. Isn’t it?”
I made a face that said what kind of nonsense I was talking about. He immediately answered seriously.
“Yes. Chloe has met all the qualifications to be an heir to the Aitern family. I have personally proven that I am superior to my older brothers as a merchant.”
I said it coldly. It was a voice that subtly showed pride in Chloe.
“As expected. I also appreciate Chloe for that. Chloe would know my worth. And in fact, the heir to the Aitern family. Because you already have a crush on me.”
“What kind of place is this, such a joke!”
At my words, the Marquis’ face was filled with anger.
***
The Marquis was only angry. A prestigious house with a long history. Heir of the Aitern family, Chloe de Aitern.
Chloe told her father that she was in love with me. As a marquis, it would feel like an absurd statement.
“The Marquis of Aitern’s time is not as insignificant as you think. If you make a private joke in front of me that only the children of the nobles of the imperial city can share!”
“I know. What kind of person is His Excellency the Marquis? And what kind of person Chloe, the heir to the Marquis, is.”
His anger softened a little when he noticed my sincerity. I continued.
“I believe the Marquis will know. That a Chloe like that would never be a young girl who would fall for an insignificant man.”
In an instant, his gaze turned to the front of my face.
“The Count has an excellent appearance. His height and body balance are also perfect. It would be common for an ordinary woman to fall in love with the Count simply by looking at his appearance.”
Of course, the Marquis can’t sugarcoat me. As a merchant, it seems that he coldly evaluates my appearance.
“However, as the Count said, Chloe is not so foolish as to be obsessed with a man’s appearance. Even though Chloe is a daughter, she most resembles my way of thinking. He’s a cool kid Even so… Hmmm.”
Like that said. After thinking for a while with a serious expression, he spoke to me.
“However, I don’t see much of the value of you mentioned by the Count himself. Although you are highly regarded as the only heir to the Marquis who rules the North. After all, aren’t you the fiancé of Her Highness Lilia?”
As expected, the Marquis had a quick head turn.
Chloe is his directly acknowledged successor. Is there a partner that Chloe is into? As a marquis, there may be more values in me that are difficult to understand right away.
However, I already have a partner. Not even an ordinary pair, if the rebellion is suppressed. This is Lilia, who will be the most likely candidate for the next emperor.
If I were just a northern Marshal, I could think of a marriage alliance through Chloe.
The emperor’s husband is a different story. It’s ridiculous for the emperor’s husband to have an official second wife. The Marquis was pointing out that fact.
‘Is it time to land a decisive blow?’
What I’ve already thought about since I came here. I said to Marquis Gerard.
“I intend to take Chloe as my wife.”
Even the Marquis hadn’t thought of that word at all. At that moment, his expression turned cold.
And unlike before. He spoke to me in a very cold and cold tone. It seemed like proof that he was genuinely angry.
“It’s too much of a joke. Even though the count is Prince Wilhelm’s successor, I’m not in a low position enough to accept your jokes carelessly. Not to mention discussing my successor indiscriminately… No. It’s not worth saying more. Get out of here right now.”
If I hadn’t been the successor of the Marquis. I could feel the anger that made me slap my cheeks right away.
But of course I wasn’t kidding. I greeted him politely and politely once more.
“I mean, I mean it. I am the successor of the margrave, and the son of the great saint. But…”
And I always hid it. I liberated another form of me. The dragon’s horns sprouted.
“At the same time, he is also the son of Lucifer, the demon king.”
That moment. Marquis Gerard’s red eyes shook.
***
The story with the Marquis Gerard ended successfully.
He accepted my offer. He said he wanted Chloe to be my wife.
‘A person with deep faith in Jedin. It would have been impossible for another great empress, but…’
I showed him directly in front of him that I was born with demon blood.
And that blood isn’t normal blood either. That it is the bloodline that can ascend to the top of the Demon Kingdom, the Demon King.
He is also a high level alchemist. It wasn’t difficult to read the demonic energy I sweated in an instant.
‘Really Lucifer… Is that the son of the cold-blooded demon king!’
The Marquis confirmed it himself. Why did you value Chloe so highly? I guess that’s when I became convinced.
‘My daughter bought the count very high. I have to say it now. Chloe walked herself up to the position of her successor and asked me to make time for the count.’
That word was amazing. To secure Chloe’s place as his successor. He has been secretive in his family since a very young age.
‘Even that heir position was bet for me.’
Although he knew his feelings for me when he had already made a vulva. If Chloe was in front of her, she felt so lovable that she would want to embrace her right away.
So, the story after that was easily solved. If the Marquis Gerard was worthy, he would not hesitate at all to make a pact even with the devil.
I have a special pedigree. That it is special enough to dominate the whole of this island. He seemed to have a sense of it too.
‘I have Essenmund in my background. And as the future emperor’s husband, he was given the power to rule the empire. In addition, I will have the authority to rule the Demon Kingdom as the Demon King.’
In particular, the specialness of being born with the lineage of the devil. It seems to have broken his heart.
And Duke Pedro, who is sure to become the worst demon in history. Even his mother’s prophecy that I was destined to confront such Pedro. Because I gave it to him
In other words, if I win, Island will not perish and will be reorganized into a new system centered on me.
Than running a top in a world dominated by mines. Of course, my side will be interesting to the Marquis Gerard.
‘That’s why he chose me over Pedro in the end.’
I made him a promise to take Chloe as his wife. Not an affair partner. As official wife.
In fact, it is a difficult situation that even he, a very outstanding merchant, cannot read the front.
As a great empress and merchant, he too had to make an important choice. And the Marquis seemed to care more about Chloe than he thought.
‘I’ve never talked to that kid before. I always supported Chloe to be my successor. If you were the man Chloe chose…’
Of course, that feeling is only part of the many reasons he chose me. The Marquis reached out to me first.
‘Please take good care of Chloe.’
So the brief meeting with the Marquis was over. The Marquis gave a definite answer that he would immediately deal with the Byrea Mercenary Corps as an Aitern private.
‘I have had a great harvest. And above all…’
The Marquis even gave me another gift. I confirmed that gift, the true name of the existence of chaos, through the system.
