The Duke’s Madness

It’s been a year since I went to war by order of the emperor.

Gazing at the capital, which had returned after a year, Count Cain Dormund thought.

It seems that the atmosphere of the capital has changed a lot in just one year.

Whether it’s the gossip going around or the policies of this abnormally developed city.

It seems that so much has changed in just one year.

And it seemed that something that should never have changed has changed.

Kane burst into laughter at his butler’s report.

“So what is the conclusion?”

“… .”

“All of our seedlings planted decades ago were kicked out and killed. Do you want to say that?”

At his question, Dormund’s archdeacon broke into a cold sweat.

He bowed his head, unable to respond to Kane’s ferocious gaze.

“… let go And bring Ian.”

“Yes, I understand.”

The archdeacon bowed and left the room without a sound.

Left alone, Kane tapped the table with his finger.

beaten at regular intervals.

As the beating continued, the wrinkles on his forehead grew deeper.

It was a time when only the sound of breathing could be heard in such a silent room.

Kane mentioned a person’s name in a low, subdued voice.

“… Hollan Leverkusen. Is that old man a problem too?”

With these words, Kane recalled the report he had received before coming here.

lion of the north.

Or the man called the Sword Master.

It was said that after he visited the Bavarian family, there was a massive purge.

In the process, some people confessed that it was Dormund’s sejak, and there was also a story that Hollan Leverkusen directly led the work.

Because of that, Kane couldn’t help but put a fishy smile on his lips.

‘It’s like a fox. He pretended to be lofty, but in the end he was moving in secret.’

It was Kane who expected that a day like this would come one day because he knew about the relationship between Hollan Leverkusen and Bayern.

However, I never expected that day would happen so quickly and so boldly.

It’s no wonder that the rooted tribals this time were the ones who invested a whopping 10 years of time to infiltrate.

Halan’s influence is great, but it didn’t make sense to find them all so quickly.

‘How the hell did you find out? Traces, birth, everything was erased, and they decided to make them out of this world.’

Contemplating Kane, he closed his eyes.

Problems that popped up out of nowhere.

complicated situation in it.

As he savored this strange situation, he murmured.

‘The problem has been shut up, but on the contrary, the problem has been solved. I finally understand.’

Arthur Bayern’s butler Sebischan.

I finally understood why he, the most important Sejak, had become an idiot after being discovered.

‘Holan Leverkusen. If the human moved it himself, it wouldn’t make sense. He figured out Sebischan’s true identity and made it that way.’

The corners of his mouth go up as if his thoughts have been sorted out.

‘then···. I think it’s important to sort out what has already happened and how to deal with it.’

Kane opened his closed eyes.

Just in time, my first son over the visit.

Ian’s voice was heard.

“Dad, can I come in?”

“Come in.”

Ian entered the room with my permission and bowed respectfully.

Kane immediately gave orders to his son.

“Go to the imperial palace right now and meet Mr. Khan Madrid.”

“… Are you talking about Prince 2?”

“Go and explain this incident in detail, and tell me that I will make it right.”

Ian hesitates and asks.

“I heard that you are going to the duke’s house. Shouldn’t I be with you too?”

“Okay. I’ll take Jane instead of you. What is urgent right now is to clear up this misunderstanding with Khan Madri, not Bayern.”

Ian bends over.

“I will leave immediately.”

Kane’s deep wrinkles are at least smoothed out by the reassuring eldest son.

Kane, who checked the situation once more, rose from his seat.

“There’s nothing good about postponing it…”

Silent, he immediately left the room.

“I have to go and tidy up. So that the dead shoots do not bloom again.”

* * *

A heavy silence enveloped the Bavarian mansion.

A man proudly entered the front door of Bavaria.

It was thanks to Kane Dormund.

However, even in that heavy atmosphere, Kane Dormund was very confident.

He waited in the drawing room, sipping tea leisurely, and Yonel, who received a report from the butler, put a fishy smile on his lips.

“I knew early on that you had no conscience, but I didn’t know that you were such a thoughtless person.”

With these words, Yonel beckons.

“Go and call me. Take a look at that thick mug.”

With a call the butler goes out.

And after a while, Kane walks confidently into Yonel’s office.

“long time no see. Your Excellency the Duke.”

“Long time no see, Count.”

“I have work, so I haven’t been able to visit.”

“It would have been better if I hadn’t visited forever, but it’s a pity.”

Kane burst into laughter at Yonel’s enemy’s childish remark.

The old woman who couldn’t even look at me replied back…

‘Then I don’t need to be polite on this side either.’

Kane trudged along and sat down on the chair in front of him without permission.

Yonel’s eyes go up at the rudeness that goes against common sense.

However, Kane’s rudeness was only just beginning.

“Shouldn’t I apologize? The hidden trinket has been exposed.”

“… !”

“If I hadn’t had a conscience, I wouldn’t have visited, but I have a conscience, so I came here.”

Yonel opens his mouth.

embarrassment and anger.

Other emotions distorted Yonel’s expression.

In the meantime, Kane continued his broken words.

“But I hope you don’t misunderstand. Even the Duke knows… Planting Sejak in another family is not that strange.”

“What, what?”

“For example, I have hidden Sejak in many families besides Bavaria. Picking out those trio is also his ability as a family head… And being undetected is a skill.”

“… !”

“In that sense, this happened due to my lack of ability, so I will compensate accordingly.”

Impatient, Yonel slams the table.

At that moment, Kane warned as if he had been waiting for it.

“Please act carefully.”

“… !”

“If you decline my offer here… I will humbly accept this fact and prepare appropriate measures.”

Yonel’s eyebrows tremble.

Conversely, Kane’s eyes lit up.

“The end of the level of that countermeasure is… yes. I don’t know what will happen. So please act carefully.”

After finishing his words, Kane leisurely crossed his arms.

Yonel looked at the scene and muttered in a cracked voice.

“Do you… have a conscience?”

“well. It is said that great nobles are those who have no conscience, but I guess I am that kind of noble.”

Along with the answer, Kane continued to observe Yonel.

At the blatant provocation, Yonel only trembled his hands, but failed to take any action.

Kane stroked his chin and muttered.

‘Although his personality has changed… Nothing seems to have changed much.’

Recently, it was Kane who deliberately made radical remarks to show how much Yonel Bayern was doing his duties as a proper family head.

However, Yonel’s appearance now was below expectations, to put it mildly.

It changed, but it was urgent, and it was urgent but clumsy.

‘It’s not yet at the level of being vigilant… Then Holland Leverkusen. You mean that old man caused everything?’

Kane, who was thinking about it, suddenly thought of his youngest son.

Bill Dormund, beaten up by Arthur Bayern and turned into an asshole.

The story that Arthur Bayern has not stuttered since six months also came to mind.

Thinking this far, Kane gently raised the corner of his mouth.

It didn’t seem like a bad idea to clear all the doubts in my mind while visiting the duke’s family.

“And the Bavarian dukes also owe us a debt, don’t they?”

“… what?”

“My youngest son, Bill. That kid was beaten up by Arthur Bayern and turned into a kid.”

“… .”

“It was an argument between the children, so it was over for now, but… In fact, it’s a part where you can trip and trip as much as you like.”

Kane laughed bitterly.

“So why don’t you give each other a step? I am compensated for this work. His Excellency the Duke apologizes for my son being an idiot.”

“… .”

“There is no need for His Excellency to make that apology himself… . Arthur Bayern, I will take it directly to the child. Wouldn’t that be enough to save the Duke’s face?”

Along with the proposal, Kane leaned back leisurely.

Yonel is silent at the arrogant attitude of not accepting any protest.

And that silence was longer than Kane expected.

Yonel’s cool voice took over.

“Earl of Dormund. I can bear with you insulting and blaming me.”

“… ?”

“But touching my son, I can’t stand it. If you’re going to ask for such nonsense, get out of here right now.”

The corners of Kane’s eyes went up.

He didn’t show off, but he was quite surprised by Yonel’s answer.

‘She’s not enough as a duke, but she’s a great mother.’

Along with the thought, Kane burst into laughter.

At the same time, his mind spun quickly.

‘You’re annoying. How can I bring down that stupid girl?’

The answer to the question posed quickly came to mind.

Reportedly, Jonel Bayern still did not know why my eldest son became mute.

In such a situation, if you tell the source of the poison, how will Yonel Bayern react?

Finishing his thoughts, Kane raised the corner of his mouth.

And the moment I slowly open my mouth, an unfamiliar voice resonates throughout the room.

“mother. are you okay.”

Kane and Yonel both looked back in surprise.

In the meantime, Arthur Bayern walked in through the open door and smiled.

“If I made a mistake, I should apologize. surely···. It was wrong to make Bill’s eyes look out of place.”

Arthur looked at Kane with the answer.

Kane also looked at Arthur.

And he muttered, unable to hide his surprise.

‘Is this Arthur Bayern?’

A physique that is not pushed even when compared to oneself.

Sophisticated pronunciation that can’t be thought of as dumb.

And even the energy of ‘Kori’ that can be felt implicitly.

Kane opened his mouth slightly in response to the shock he hadn’t seen in a long time.

In the meantime, Yonel, who was surprised by Arthur’s unexpected intrusion, hurriedly approached.

“Arthur! Why did you come here!”

At Yonel’s question, Arthur withdrew his gaze from Kane.

After that, he whispered to Yonel, who had a mixed expression of bewilderment, anger, and worry.

“I’m sorry, mother. I was eavesdropping in front of the room and came in without my knowledge.”

“Come on out! This is not your place!”

Arthur laughed at her words.

“that’s right. It’s not my place, but… Can I be a little stubborn?”

At these words, Yonel’s eyes widened.

In the meantime, Arthur explained.

“You asked what I would like to receive for my birthday? I’ll take that gift now. Kane Dormund. I want to talk to him.”

Yonel is taken aback by the answer.

And I tried to shout something, but Arthur opened his mouth first.

“Please, mother.”

Yonel’s mouth opened at these words and gradually closed.

Kane, who was watching the situation at that time, opened his mouth.

“I am correcting the offer. It will be a conversation, not an apology.”

“… count!”

“Let’s talk to Arthur Bayern for five minutes. If you accept, I will reject the negotiations for the mineral iron ore of the Bavarian territory that I was trying to acquire.”

Yonel tries to shout at the declaration, but hesitates.

‘what? Mineral iron ore of Bavarian territory… Giving up?’

Mineral iron ore, one of the biggest pillars of Bavaria’s finances.

However, due to bond negotiations, it was also an area that would now fall into the hands of Kane Dormund.

If the fifth largest mineral ore mine in the Empire fell, Bavaria’s finances would be greatly shaken.

However, Kane said that he would give up that area now.

‘I… I’m stuck with that man because he’s got his hands on this mine and other industries in Bavaria. But that… Are you going to give up on yourself now?’

When she couldn’t answer easily, Arthur lowered his head and whispered.

“I’m fine. I would also like to have a conversation with you.”

At these words, Yonel looks at Arthur with anxious eyes.

At that gaze, Arthur smiled brightly.

Yonel had tears in his eyes at that bright smile, and eventually nodded and stepped back.

widely!

The door closes, Kane and Arthur.

The eyes of the two men naturally collide.

Unable to contain his curiosity, Kane spoke first.

“… That’s amazing. I never thought that dumb would change like this. Just look at the physique… Even a knight can trust you.”

At his words, Arthur slowly looks away.

Then, he walks away and sits in the place where Yonel was sitting.

It was when Kane’s gaze narrowed at that unexpected action.

Arthur opens his mouth.

“hmm···. I’ll be honest. Count Dormund.”

“… Be honest?”

“yes. So please listen carefully and answer me.”

Arthur smiles softly.

“How would you like to die? It’s not okay to die gracefully, so please tell me without this.”