Chapter 2

Chapter 2

My legs went limp and I nearly collapsed.

A cold sweat trickled down my spine, and the hairs on my body stood on end.

Thump, thump, thump!

My heart was beating like never before, and my legs were shaking.

I had never been so close to death in my life, and this situation was not easy to handle.

BANGG!

Just then, two knights and four servants heard the chandelier fall and rushed over.

Are you injured?

Are you all right?

But none of them actually came closer to check on me.

Why?

Because they were afraid of incurring his wrath.

Otto de Scuderia was a man of such a trashy character that the word tyrant doesnt even begin to describe him.

If anyone offended him, hed slap them in the face.

If he gets the slightest bit angry, hell start whipping you.

On top of that, once or twice a month, Im forced to see blood.

For example putting a gardener in a box full of bees to be stung to death because he was stung while walking in the garden.

Or cutting off both the wrists of a barber who made a mistake while giving him a shave.

But thats just the tip of the iceberg.

Ottos list of evils and misdeeds is so long, it hurts to mention them all.

So much so that even those closest to him are forced to look the other way.

Isnt that a good thing?

You get what you deserve.

There were many people in the manor who held a grudge against this character.

That being said.

There are enemies everywhere. Lets stay alert.

I tried to hold on to my spirit.

Even if its not necessarily because of the Curse of Wretched Bastard, this character is a candle in front of the wind.

You never know. When, where, how, or by whom he will be stabbed..

my lord.

One of the knights asked cautiously.

Are you all right, and are you injured anywhere?

No, Im fine.

Yes?

Thank you for your concern.

The moment.

Eh, Ehhhh?!

The knight who had asked me if I was okay looked as if he had seen a ghost.

The response from the others was no different.

I guess its because its not the reaction they were expecting.

I couldnt help but laugh bitterly.

What a rubbish life Otto had led.

M-my lord.

The knight asked again.

Shall I find the man who installed the chandelier and have him beheaded, or shall I cut off the limbs of the janitor who cleaned the ceiling.

You dont have to do that, never do that. Never.

Yes? Then what about.

You dont have to punish anyone, its not a big deal Just let it go, I need to rest.

I rummaged through my memories and stumbled towards Ottos bedroom.

I need to calm down and collect my thoughts.

He desperately needed time alone right now.

* * *

Shortly after the lord, Otto, left the room.

He is not angry?

Did he say Thank you? Did I imagine him saying something like that?

Isnt it normal to yell and kick our arse?

They were confused by the sudden change in their lords demeanor.

Hush. Watch your mouth.

Where is the wind blowing today?

The young knight, Camille, narrowed his eyes. He felt uneasy at Ottos appearance.

Whats on the agenda today?

Otto spoke up from his seat on the throne.

What is he cooking? Since the morning.?

Whats with him? I heard reports that hes been locked in his bedroom for days and hasnt moved.

Confused servants.

Why do you suddenly ask that?

Camille asked Otto.

The lord wants to know the agenda for the meeting, do I need a reason?

Its.

Camilles voice wavered, as if he were trying to protest.

Otto saw right through Camille and smiled bitterly.

Youre curious now. You probably want to yell at me saying, Whats the point?

Camille had every right to say that.

He was an orphan, originally a commoner, who had been raised to the rank of knight by the favor of the previous lord.

Today, he practically ruled Lota on behalf of his lord.

Even so, he was pushed to his limits.

The only one I can trust. But when he turns against me hes the most terrifying character Ive seen.

If public opinion of the estate falls further, the impatient Camille will cut down the lord himself, Otto, and commit suicide.

Killing the lord to whom he has sworn allegiance is the worst thing a knight can do..

Just go ahead. Ill just watch.

Yes.

An uncomfortable meeting begins.

A starvation-weary couple hang themselves with their daughter.

Monster outbreaks in the western region have become more frequent. One of the outposts was attacked during the night, leaving four soldiers dead.

The movements of the Sorun estate have been disturbing. Frequent military exercises have been detected in the area close to our territory.

The situation was dire.

This is terrible.

The current situation in the Lota Estate was exactly as Otto knew it.

This is the situation.

Camille looked back at Otto and said.

Look, this is what your estate looks like.

As if to say

First.

Otto opened his mouth.

Release the reserved foods and distribute it to the starving residents.

The moment.

Distribute food to what?

What did I just hear?

His subjects were confused by Ottos order.

What are you thinking?

Camille asked Otto.

What is the reason for your sudden mercy?

You said the people are starving to death.

Finances are tight. If we release the food now, the estate will go bankrupt.

Peoples lives are more important than bankruptcy. Its like putting a cobweb in the mouth of a mountain.

My lord.

Knight Camille.

Yes, Im here.

Thats an order. Do it.

Orders I will obey.

Then.

No! My lord, that wont do!

Middle-aged men dressed in fancy clothes appeared.

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