Chapter 66

Chapter 66

This is Hanson.

"Um, yes. The four of you here are now free citizens starting today. The same goes for your family members."

"Yes?"

"A decree has been issued to restore the rights to those who were unjustly deprived of their cultivation rights. Once the damage investigation is complete, compensation will be provided."

The soldier spoke indifferently while scribbling in his notebook.

The serfs, or rather, those who had become tenant farmers again, exchanged blank stares.

They tried to pinch their skin and adjust their posture, but all they felt in their reddened arms was pain.

Isnt this a dream?

"Did I hear correctly?"

"Unbelievable! Noel, you've done something amazing! You clearly spoke in front of that nobleman, saying you harvested all fifteen fields of wheat! It's different from the records, so she must have sensed something strange!"

"That's right, it's true! I never thought such a day would come in my life!"

Overwhelmed by joy, they embraced each other.

After being unjustly deprived of their cultivation rights, their already difficult livelihoods had become even more impoverished.

Every time the count looked around the estate and went back, they cursed at him, saying that he was the same as the baron.

The man named Noel glanced around discreetly and asked.

"Shouldn't we at least express our gratitude?"

Oh, she is not the kind of person who wants that. Instead, she sincerely apologized to all of you for the misunderstanding."

"Really?"

"To people like us?"

They didn't know they didn't do anything wrong. They were simply living in a world where they had to accept the mistakes of the high-ranking individuals as their own sins.

It was an unjust event, but as the baron's tyranny worsened, they had gradually become accustomed to such treatment.

Not only did the count's adopted daughters reveal their unjust stories, but she also did not overlook the mistakes made during the process.

The treatment was so different from before that people naturally looked back on what the baron had done to them.

"By the way, when you return to the village, please let the people around you know. It may take some time due to the many things the baron has done, but they plan to investigate extensively and restore everything to its original state. If others hear about this, they will feel relieved as well."

They nodded in agreement at the soldier's gentle persuasion.

Even if such a request had not been made, they would have spent the entire day, or even their entire lives, talking about what happened today with a heavy heart.

***

Not everyone was happy with the sudden expulsion of Baron Franz.

Unlike the tenants who were mainly persecuted, some of the aristocrats who had joined in the baron's intentions were secretly feeling uneasy about the situation.

Starting from the news that today's lunch had been canceled, they judged that they could no longer passively observe the situation.

Daniel hurriedly declined Iona's offer.

"T-That's impossible. How can I handle such a heavy responsibility... It would be better to find someone else."

"Are you rejecting it without even trying?"

"I understand my limitations, Dame Iona. If I were to assume the role of acting lord, Modrov Territory would become the most dreadful place in the world, I assure you."

"Viscount, you have a more grandiose ego than I expected. You believe that you can make this place even more terrible than the former acting lord who exploited the people and stole money."

Iona responded as if she were amazed.

Daniel was at a loss for words. Without giving him any room to breathe, Iona continued her questioning.

"Do you want to know why I appointed you as the temporary acting lord?"

Daniel couldn't understand the reason. Not a single good outcome came to mind when he thought about taking on the role of acting lord.

He quietly bit his lower lip, wondering if the other person was making fun of him.

Iona extended her arms towards him with a friendly attitude and spoke.

Viscount, I was deeply impressed by you."

"Among the numerous nobles living in this vast territory, there is only one family that Baron Franz has not reached out to. Do you know where it is?

"That

Daniel hesitated, his cheeks turning red. He hadn't made a noble decision with a lofty determination.

Daniel lacked the enthusiasm to flatter Robert and didn't have any suitable angles to approach him directly.

Iona was well aware of that fact, but she packaged Daniel's position in the most favorable way possible.

While Baron Franz was disrupting the order of this land with all sorts of tricks, the last remaining conscience stood firm. It's truly a touching thing, isn't it, viscount?"

In this atmosphere, Daniel couldn't confess his own incompetence.

He was a man who always made important decisions in his life as if being pushed by others.

Daniel knew that Iona would be greatly disappointed in him, but he couldn't bring himself to speak up.

Softly, Iona tried to soothe him with her gentle voice.

"I would be extremely grateful if someone like you could be a source of strength during these difficult times."

"Well, I'm inexperienced in managing territories..."

I don't expect to do well from the start on something you have never done before. But fortunately, the best expert is right here to help you quickly adapt.

Saying that Iona grab Fin's shoulders and led him forward, pulling Daniel along.

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