Chapter 323

Chapter 323

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Chapter 323

"Look at the dishes in this display cabinet. The gold trim is quite beautiful, isn't it? They must be very expensive."

"I saw some dishes just like these in another place earlier. They're so plain. Want to go count how many identical ones are here? It'll be quick if we use the wind ability."

"Sounds fun!"

"Why are there so many paintings of people here? I'd be too scared to come in at night, fearing making eye contact."

The Cavalry members' behavior as they explored the lavishly decorated mansion was bolder, brighter, and noisier than ever before. Watching the confused servants of the Willhem family scurrying around after them, Yuder felt a sense of déjà vu from a visit to the Apeto Duke's mansion.

‘Back then, the servants couldn't hide their contemptuous glances at the Cavalry members.’

Perhaps the reason the members were acting rowdier than necessary was that they felt those disdainful looks. Did they really need to show good behavior to those who would look down on them, whether the Cavalry members were behaving or showing more courtesy than nobles?

Comparing the present with the early days of entering the service, when they were intimidated before the Imperial Knights, Yuder swallowed his satisfaction, thinking it was truly a significant advancement.

"Yuder, shouldn't we go see the Commander soon? It seems like it's about time."

Sitting beside him, Ever, who had been wearing a refreshing expression, whispered in his ear. Yuder estimated the time and nodded, rising from his seat.

"...That's right. I'll go ahead."

"Good luck. Your role in this matter is the most important, after all."

Ever waved with a grin that was irresistibly joyful. Yuder let out a small sigh and turned his back.

Kishiar had predicted almost exactly the behavior of Duke Tain and Baron Willhem before coming to Tainu and planned to use it. The Tain family would think they were keeping the Cavalry members close and using Kishiar, but in fact, it was the opposite.

Kishiar was acting openly dissolute as Duke Peletta to lower the Tain family's guard and facilitate his later plans. To others, this behavior seemed rather like the well-known Duke Peletta, leaving no room for suspicion.

The only problem was that Kishiar wasn't the only one who had to act. No matter how wantonly Kishiar behaved, it was futile if his companions didn't support him, so everyone had been assigned their roles just before arriving at Tainu.

The Cavalry members had the role of a 'commoner group,' freely wandering the annex and thoroughly unnerving Baron Willhem and his servants. The Peletta Knights were assigned to loiter unnoticeably, lowering the surrounding vigilance. Yuder's role was entirely different from the others.

He saw the Tain family's servants gathered in front of Kishiar's nearby lodging. They were at a loss, neither daring to open the closed door nor leave, but they cleared the way, wearing strange expressions when they saw Yuder.

With looks mingled with fear, curiosity, and faint contempt, Yuder silently knocked on the closed door.

"Commander, I'm here."

"A person claiming to be me? Who am I, then?"

"...It's Yuder Aile."

"Would you like to eat more?"

"No, I'm fine."

He probably wouldn't be able to eat much for dinner due to consuming so many refreshments. After judging that enough time had passed, Yuder rose from his seat to leave. Kishiar opened his mouth, striking a pose befitting a stubborn duke, resting his chin on his hand.

"Yuder."

"Yes."

"Before you go, I want to make one thing clear."

"Please, speak."

"The ensuing scandal is entirely my responsibility."

A nonchalant word made Yuder's mind stop for a moment. He couldn't take his eyes off Kishiar's smiling red lips, listening to the words that followed.

"No matter how much a role is just a role, and not real, it may be perceived differently by those who might misunderstand. I'll bear all responsibility for it. So don't even think about it, or accept anything else."

Yuder couldn't remember what response he gave to those words. When he came to his senses, he was already outside.

The two or three servants who had not given up and were still waiting outside the door were astonished and averted their eyes at the sight of Yuder. If their previous gaze had been one of fear and curious admiration towards the awakened commoner, this one clearly revealed a primary-colored curiosity on top of that.

However, that only brushed by Yuder momentarily. Watching the sticky glances that were shot past the door behind him, Yuder felt as though he had realized the meaning of what Kishiar had just said.

'Did he seriously say that I don't need to do anything on my end...?'

In the blink of an eye, his doubts turned to confusion, and his confusion to a numb emotion. Suddenly, an old memory that had tediously followed him from his previous life to now went pale. The old and rough resentment that never completely disappeared, even when suppressed, lost its place and wandered restlessly, but Yuder could not turn to look at them.

Even after the frightened servants had slowly disappeared from Kishiar's door, Yuder stood for a long time, dumbfounded, staring at the ground.

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