Reincarnated as a Farmer Gamer: Rising to the Top with the Evolution of the Weakest Job that Only I Know About!? - 65.1

We arrived in the grand city of Emblam around midday.

Without stopping anywhere, I made a straight dash to the Emblam family mansion.

“Long time no see, Count Emblam.”

“…………”

The lord, as always, arrived with a blank expression and a haughty attitude, sitting down with a scowl.

“This time, I have achieved merit and received the name Shadian and the title of baron from His Majesty.”

“…………”

Having introduced myself, I took a seat as well.

“What is it that you want?”

“I’ve come to clear up a misunderstanding.”

“A misunderstanding…?”

“Yes. What Geira did the other day was undeniably an unacceptable act. Both Count Kuzelia and Count Emblam should be fully aware of this.”

“…………”

He stared at me with a murderous glare. As expected, he seems good at this sort of thing.

“Now that the young lady’s fiancé is gone, could we not let her be free, Count Emblam?”

“You’ve grown bold to speak like this.”

“I’ve always been this way, haven’t I?”

“…………”

“I have diligently worked to protect her safety as entrusted by you. Furthermore, I only accepted the duel to avoid tarnishing the Emblam family’s reputation. The challenge was originally proposed by none other than the Kuzelia family.”

“…………”

“So, Count, how about claiming damages from the Kuzelia family?”

“What nonsense are you spouting…”

“The Kuzelia family was the one who defamed the young lady and, in doing so, also defamed the Emblam family. Moreover, the broken engagement due to their disownment and exile was a significant loss for the Emblam family. Isn’t it reasonable to hold the Kuzelia family accountable for this? Or… are you willing to overlook it because of your close relationship? More so than your own daughter?”

“………… That girl was merely a tool from the start. The prosperity of the house is more important. I won’t tolerate a rupture with the Kuzelia family.”

I slowly took out a small dagger from my pocket and placed it on the table.

“What is that!?”

“This was personally given to me by Count Ruderagan. The Shadian family is backed by the Ruderagan family.”

“…………”

“I still have plenty of time left on the young lady’s knight contract. I have no intention of causing any disturbances during this period. You wouldn’t want to get further involved in trouble either, would you?”

“… What are the conditions?”

It seems that having the Ruderagan family backing me makes a significant difference.

If the Emblam family were to attempt an assassination, the Ruderagan family wouldn’t stay silent. That would make things extremely difficult for the Emblam family.

Among the three noble families, Emblam has the least power.

“Firstly, allow the young lady to be free. Secondly, do not pursue responsibility for this incident beyond the Kuzelia family. Thirdly, do not set any dark schemes against me. Fourthly, do not meddle with my hometown, Poropoco Village. Lastly, return Lin from the dark schemes. These are the five conditions.”

If these are accepted, both the young lady and my village will be safe, and I can keep the Emblam and Kuzelia families in check.