Shadow King Chronicles: Building a Kingdom From Behind the Scenes
Chapter 103: Albert Randall's Maneuver
A month had passed since our long adventure in Clifford County. James and Evelyn had already returned to their village in the Sera region. they had already earned enough money to live there independently, they were immediately promoted to the silver rank.
to go from silver to gold rank, it would go through a more difficult process.The silver rank itself was divided into three more levels.
Strip one
strip two
strip three
when you've got strip three in your silver badge, you're entitled to be promoted to the gold rank.but before that, you'll have to go through a very difficult test.well, you'll have to go through a very difficult test, I don't know how technical it is because I'm not focused on being an Adventurer.
I myself was enjoying my vacation at my father's mansion in Venz City along with my three older brothers.well, well, this time Albert decided to take more time for the family considering he often busied himself in the academy.
he looks like dad! very similar even! he was a stiff and awkward person who showed affection even to his younger siblings, and in return, he tried to protect us from behind the table. one of the reasons why I have never been touched by the student council that is the accomplice of the nobles and teachers is because of him.
he is also a competent person.he understands how to manage and manage a territory well.he also often goes with his father to go to the field and monitor the state of the population. that's what Albert did even before he got into the academy.well, his qualities are much different when compared to that useless fool Geitz.
father might be calmer if you hand over the title of next Marquis to Kak Albert, but it will bring a lot of problems.regardless of Kak Albert the child to how much, and how much, the main problem was that he did not have much support behind him.
that was why, even if father made Brother Albert the next head of the family, trash like Geitz would not stay silent, he will definitely find a way to dethrone Brother Albert from his position.Geez this is very troublesome!
I don't mind supporting Brother Albert from behind with all the resources I have. Because that was my intention from the start. how could I possibly let Geitz mess up what my grandfather and father had built? but let's think about that later.I also have to get support from the other party.
"Hey Is, do you have any activities later? if you don't have one, I invite you to have tea with you at the mansion's library." Albert invited me when we finished dinner, nothing, so I guess it's okay.
"Alright, I'll accept the invitation, but there are some things I have to finish so I'll catch up with you." Albert nodded and went to the library first.
all right, let's sign some documents first and then come to the library.
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outside must have been very cold.I walked through the hallway, down to the first floor and into the library room which happened to be located near the stairs.inside there was already Brother Albert and two Maidnya. as I recall they were named Carla and Selia.they were very close to each other.It was natural that they were lovers of Albert.
"Oh, you've come Is. please sit down. Selia, Carla, please bring me some tea and a snack."
they bowed and came out of the room.if in front of me and the others, they were always in working mode, but if it was just the three with Brother Albert they would act very spoiled and friendly...just be jealous!
we had a light chat before they both came again with two cups and a teapot of tea.There were also two pastries.
"Then, what do you want to talk about Albert? it's impossible for you to invite me here just for tea." I said after sipping tea into my mouth. uh, this tea is delicious. I will ask Via to learn to make tea as good as this next time.
"Hohh...You're really sensitive and to the point huh? you know, I intend to be the heir to the Randall family, but I understand my position.Unlike Geitz, I have absolutely no support from the nobles. I also have no financial support.
in other words, I have nothing that will allow me to become the next head of the Randall family. Therefore, Issac, I want to borrow your strength to strengthen my position.for now, I want to, you're the ally I need the most."
Oh, it turns out that he wanted to talk about this. I originally thought of planning this next time but it seems that I should withdraw my thoughts earlier.
"for now? that means one day you're gonna throw me away once my help is no longer needed, right? interesting. I don't mind. I just have to make yourself dependent on me forever. But the next question, what are you going to give me? I'm definitely not going to give you any help for free. Remember, there's no free lunch."
Brother Albert knows that I am the owner of the La-Sa Guild entirely. Naturally, he is the right hand of father.he must have gained special access to read some secret documents containing the agreement between father and me.
he also understood that I was close to Aurellia and Lili. was also quite familiar with Duke Balzaac.well, he had several conversations with me when he stopped by the academy. Brother Albert obviously wants to make me side with him no matter what the price.
"i don't know if someone like you would be interested in this but let's hear this."
in the end we talked about a lot of things tonight.The offer from Brother Albert is not bad. he didn't promise much but at least he had thought carefully about what advantage I could have if I was willing to stand in his camp.
maybe three hours have passed. we finally finished the conversation.well.it was an interesting chat.from the beginning I've decided to make Brother Albert a Marquis. so the deal that we made earlier was considered as a form of trust and professionalism.
we all left the library. Brother Albert looked tired, and so did his two lovers, but before I left the dorm, I whispered something to them. The whisper made their bodies tremble with fear.