Chapter 80.2 \nTo proud nobles of Zebrudia, there are times when they canât back down. There are times when they have to stick through it even if they donât want to.\n
They Gladys House isnât poor. Their territory isnât as large as other Houses, but they possess a Knights Order which is reputed to surpass Hunters to maintain their security. And their territory possesses Shrines which call for Hunters making their territory wealthier.
However, even for a noble House with sufficient authority, two hundred million Gils isnât cheap at all. At the very least, it is more than what Ăclair can handle as she isnât the current househead.
After meeting with that horrible âInfinite Varietyâ. She reported the content of the meeting to her father and told him that two hundred million Gils is needed⊠And the Count Gladys said. He has a deep red coat and was wielding a sword on his waist. He has trimmed dark brown hair, eyes that are too sharp and a body too trained for a nobleman. Ăclairâs father⊠Van Gladys is a noble and a soldier. He is a man who sometimes stands in the front line to direct his Knight Order. The sharp gaze directed at her has instantly subsided Ăclairâs anger. Her head return to being calm.
ă⊠Fine. Win, Ăclair. It is something stupid. We arenât at war, there isnât any use for a Relic, so I wanted to avoid fighting against the famous âFootprintâ but⊠If you back down after facing each other directly⊠Then it will stain Gladysâ name. Even if you are a child, if it is spread that we have been pressured by Hunters then we wouldnât be able to face our ancestors. ă
His tone was quiet, but Ăclair felt a heavy pressure on it.
In the first place, the origin of this matter lies in Ăclair herself. After being seen off by Ark, she met the man who is called his rival and that man was going left and right to get his hand on a Relic. This was what her father hated the most, she didnât think about anything and act impulsively.
When Ăclair wanted to offer him her gratitude, Gladys-kyo lower his eyebrows and clearly says.\n
ăDo not misunderstand. Our House wonât give you money freely. Ăclair, this is a loan. You will need to repay it one day. Ăclair, even though you are a child, you have Gladysâ blood in your vein⊠Actions call for responsibilities. Since you are my first daughter, I spoiled you too much. But this is also a good opportunity. ă
ăThis is an order as the head of the Gladys House. Do whatever it is needed to win, Ăclair. There is no need for the weak in Gladys House. And learn the consequences of your actions. I will let you fully cooperate with Montor. He is a thoughtful man. ă
His words clearly impeached Ăclair.
I have to win. It was Ăclairâs fault that we have been underestimated. And that fact must be dealt with Ăclairâs own hands.
âOjou-sama. I contacted Wells company and obtain a promise to loan us money in case of emergency.â
In the reception room of our residence in the Imperial Capital, an old man approaches and reports to Ăclair who is sitting without expression. He has wise eyes and says in a gentle voice that doesnât seems to be afraid of Ăclair who seems to be in a bad mood.
Montor. The right-hand man of Count Gladys. He is a man who has contributed to the Count House in many way other than strength.\nâ⊠How much can I use?â
âOf the funds we have in our House, the amount that can be safely used by Ojou-sama is about five hundred million Gils. And the amount of money that can be obtained from the Wells Company is an additional five hundred million. It isnât impossible to ask for more but, it will become very difficult to return it.â
â⊠An additional⊠Five hundredâŠMillionâŠâŠ?â
Ăclair opens her eyes to Montorâs words which she has known since childhood.
The amount that annoying woman said was⊠Two hundred million. I was thinking that if I can prepare 2,5 times the money, I can win without problem. However, according to Montorâs words, he seems to have negotiated with company and succeeded to promise a loan.
When Montor sees Ăclairâs expression, his gentle appearance changed.
âOjou-sama. No one will honestly say their upper limit to their competitor. Moreover, the opponent is the famous âInfinite Varietyâ ⊠A man with a good intuition. More than anything, as far as my investigation says⊠The woman who came with âInfinite Varietyâ ⊠Sytry Smart can prepare an amount of money well over two hundred million Gils.â\n\nWhat I need is to meet my fatherâs expectations.
Ăclair drops her shoulders and trembles after losing her strength, but she called out by squeezing her voice.
ââŠâŠ Aaah. Thank you, you are right. I should make⊠Every preparation.â
This is just preparations. If I can win with two hundred million Gils, then it is fine. If by any chance I canât win with that, then I just have to crush them with all my might.
It is shortly before the auction⊠The truth will soon be revealed. Montor with a gentle look, is watching Ăclair holding her fist, dropping her line of sight and says this to herself.
Thanks for reading! Oh man they got 1 billion Gils, now unless Liz come back with a lot of money Cry wouldnât win the mask! How will you get your mask Cry? Is it your destiny to be oppressed by noble? XD Tchao Ă plus
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1. Danna-sama: It is a way buttler and maid refer to the head of the house or their master.