Reincarnated as a Farmer Gamer: Rising to the Top with the Evolution of the Weakest Job that Only I Know About!? - 62.3

The man’s gaze shifted to me.

Diana’s father is quite tall.

He must be around two meters tall, with a muscular build, and visible scars on his skin. His face, demeanor, and aura all convey the presence of a seasoned warrior.

“And who is this man?”

“Nice to meet you. I am Baron Beryl Shadian.”

“Shadian…? It’s a name I haven’t heard before.”

“Yes. I was ennobled yesterday.”

“I see. So you’re the Beryl who helped my daughter and the third prince?”

“That’s correct.”

“Hehe. You remain unperturbed even in my presence. You must have the ability to save my daughter.”

Well… normally, one would be on guard, but this is Diana’s father. You know, the theory that a friend’s father is not scary…?

“Thank you for making time today. Since we don’t have much time, may I get straight to the point?”

“Go ahead.”

We both sat on the sofa and quenched our thirst with the tea that was served.

“Actually, after that incident, another issue arose. Are you aware of Count Kuzelia’s third son?”

“Yes, I am. He made a mistake uncharacteristic of him.”

“As an apology, I received the rights to the abandoned mine and the surrounding land just west of the royal capital. Currently… that area has become my land.”

“I see…”

“The reason I came today is to negotiate whether Count Kuzelia can continue providing aid to the poor as he did before.”

Count Rudelagan, who had been listening with his eyes closed, slowly opened them and stared directly at me.

This man… has an impressive presence.

“I was already providing aid. I don’t mind continuing. However, if you plan to develop that area, the situation changes.”

“Of course—I’ll proceed with the development of that place.”

“In that case, you want aid from me as well?”

“Yes! I am still a student. Additionally, I am serving as a knight for Lady Emblam. I cannot yet act as a lord, and raising the people by my own strength… is a difficult task. Therefore, I would like to request aid from Count Rudelagan as well.”

“What benefit is there for me?”

“That land will become the center of logistics for the kingdom. It will also become a major tourist attraction. If that happens, having a connection with the Shadian family will be advantageous for you.”

“Hahaha!”

The count’s laughter caused the room to shake, and the furnishings swayed slightly.

“You’re an interesting man! Where does your confidence come from?”

“At least, coming here with Diana, meeting the count without an appointment, and being able to negotiate on that day—this, too, I take pride in as a skill.”

It’s all a lie. It’s actually a significant gamble.

I mean, it’s impossible for a newly ennobled baron who doesn’t even know where he’s from to boast about his abilities.

But… I took this gamble because I have a debt to him for saving his daughter. I want to leverage that.

“Interesting. But that’s not enough.”

Seriously… Did I make a mistake somewhere…? Or did I underestimate things a bit?

“With me—”

And then, an outrageous demand came from the count.

“Fight.”

“…Huh?”

“Show me the skill that saved my daughter.”

Ah… I hadn’t considered this route…