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Thanks to everyone's help, we have successfully completed the mission.

There was some terrifying middle-ground trouble,

but thankfully, it worked out in the end.

Trouble?

No.

The entire process was exactly as I had anticipated.

What do you mean?

For us, ending the negotiation quickly

was more important than lowering the amount.

At that time, did Lord Ars think

that the negotiation could have been resolved directly

if Lord Lenge hadn't disclosed the budget?

Yes.

I don't think so.

I had known about Lord Shakma's personality from the information I had gathered.

Whatever happened,

I was sure he would find a way for us to bribe him.

Thus, what Lord Lenge said

merely set this in motion.

Huh?

To put it another way, the initial negotiation was just a warm-up.

The problem was when to pay the bribe

that Lord Shakma asked for.

Returning to Semplar to collect the sum of the bribe he demanded

was not feasible due to time constraints.

So I got the clothes and jewelry ready ahead of time,

so I could use them as a bribe at the last minute.

I was sure that Lord Shakma would take it.

So, this was the whole point of the clothing and jewelry.

Lord Shakma is not that naive.

He is not going to believe us right away.

By discovering a way to bribe Lord Shakma,

we can make him believe that we are not being suspicious,

thanks to our own disclosure of the budget.

In all likelihood, Lord Shakma is content.

He had no idea that I had set everything up.

So, the entire process was exactly as I had anticipated!

Even though I am confused, it must indicate success, right?

Putting Miss Licia in charge of this was a fantastic decision.

(Episode 15: The Lord's Demeanor)

(Episode 15: The Lord's Demeanor) You guys are wrong!

Lord Lenge?

I'll go.

(As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season 2)

(Pride)

Lord Lenge?

Those two are simply unbelievable.

I was born in Duchy of Missian.

And I have lived there all my life.

I take pride in Duchy of Missian.

The negotiation went really well,

but they have been lying the whole time, right?

Are they really loyal

to the Duchy of Missian?

No, Lord Lenge.

You have status by birth,

and you don't have to flatter or lie to others.

But...

Compared to you, they are lower in status and power.

But they still try to think of ways

to safeguard the people as lords.

In addition to lying,

there are occasions when they must trick their own people

in order to safeguard what they desire.

It is because they love the Duchy of Missian

that they protect honor and pride, as well as the people.

Lord Lenge!

Lord Lenge?

Lord Lumeire!

Ars, I hope you will not dislike Lord Lenge.

How could I dislike him?

One of his traits is being too honest.

Lord Lenge will undoubtedly make a great ruler

once he figures out how to show his affection.

(Negotiation with the Duchy of Paradille) A week went by after Lord Shakma

(Negotiation with the Duchy of Paradille) wrote to the Duchy of Paradille.

The Duchy of Paradille representatives reached the imperial capital.

After Lord Lenge left the inn,

he hadn't come back for a whole week.

Fortunately, he came back before the negotiation.

It is not clear where he went or what he did.

This way, please.

Today we will be negotiating with the Duchy of Paradille,

which has pledged its loyalty to the Emperor.

They are unlike Lord Shakma, who can be influenced merely by money.

Then let us get to work on the deal right away.

(Diplomat of Duchy of Paradille) I would like to say that,

but first I would like to ask something.

Okay.

Are you planning to obtain independence?

There are a great number of nouveau riche nobility in the Duchy of Missian.

We were wondering if you are simply taking advantage

of the situation by blaming other people for your own mistakes.

That...

Independence would mean betraying His Majesty.

Let Lord Lenge answer this, please.

Independence?

That is what Basamark side wanted to do.

What's wrong with Lord Lenge?

However, word has spread from all corners

that we intend to proclaim independence.

Would they believe what we said?

I see, so that's how it is.

I feel relieved now.

It would be better for us to work together with you

than with another duchy.

Moreover, you were introduced by His Majesty.

Let us form an official alliance and work together!

Okay!

The negotiations were much easier than I had anticipated.

But they actually believed us.

It's all thanks to Lord Lenge's efforts.

Yes?

Who is it?

Is there something wrong?

I'm sorry.

Please put your head up!

I had no idea that you were all trying so hard to

think about the Duchy of Missian's best interests.

I'm not mature enough!

But I also want to help the Duchy of Missian!

Please lend me the wisdom to know what to do.

Please come in.

I can tell how determined you are.

Will you utilize your knowledge to aid me?

Of course.

The determination with which Lord Lenge

acted at that time deeply affected me.

There is no need to bring up that!

The haughty Lord Lenge actually sought counsel from others.

What advice did you give him?

I told him he could go to any of the banquets in the imperial capital.

Banquets?

The fact that Lord Lenge was so forthright

in stating things that were bad for us right from the start of the negotiations

suggests that he was an honest man.

Word of this spread quickly through the palace

and to the nobles in the imperial capital.

I, therefore, requested that he disseminate the story

that the Basamark side intends to proclaim independence.

Since it is coming from the forthright Lord Lenge,

it is undeniably convincing.

So you've been attending banquets all this week?

No wonder they believed you so easily.

I have been a source of trouble for everyone due to my lack of maturity.

That's not true.

I believe that people who are committed to change

are already quite remarkable.

Exactly.

It was all because of Lord Lenge

that the Duchy of Paradille joined us this time.

Thank you.

It looks like I have learned something

in the last ten days.

I will work hard from now on to make the Duchy of Missian an even better country.

Ars, let us work together to build the Duchy of Missian.

Did you say my name right?!

Sure!

I look forward to working with you!

Have we arrived at Semplar already?

Miss Charlotte...

Gosh, you've been sleeping the whole way.

Lord Lenge...

What a remarkable improvement you have made.

(Semplar Castle) A few days after our talks with the Duchy of Paradille were over,

we went straight to talk to the Duchy of Seitz

about not invading us

and were able to keep them out.

And then, we finally returned to Semplar.

Ars, you've finally returned!

The good outcome of the negotiation has been heard all over the city.

This greatly changes the situation of the war.

Please accept my thanks on behalf of the Duchy of Missian.

It's my honor to be able to help you.

By the way...

Lenge, why did you join them?

This was a very important negotiation

about the future of the Duchy of Missian.

Luckily, it worked out in the end.

There would have been permanent repercussions

if the negotiation had collapsed due to your error.

I'm very sorry.

I went along without permission because I wanted to help.

What do you think now that you have seen them negotiate?

I think I still need to work on a lot of things.

I am going to the drill ground right now.

You want to work out right away?

Yes!

As the next Duke of the Duchy of Missian,

I need to learn a lot.

A Duke's first duty is to look out for the welfare of the country.

Go ahead.

Yes!

(Intellect 66, Diplomacy 91) Lord Lenge's statistics have increased.

(Prowess 78, Command 79, Ambition 90) Lord Lenge's statistics have increased.

Ars.

You are a good example for Lenge.

As his father, I am grateful to you.

No, I haven't done anything.

Then please take the rewards for finishing the mission.

There are 100 gold coins for each of you.

That's too much!

I heard that we were able to cut back on bribe spending

because your wife is so good at negotiating.

If you want to thank someone, thank Licia.

Lord Ars, that's fantastic.

We can fix the village wells and raise the soldiers' pay

with this money.

Thank you!

I will use this money wisely!

Good.

I am sorry to bring this up right after you got back.

Let us talk about what is to come.

Okay.

It's about the upcoming war.

We will next invade the County of Alphada.

Because I believe in your abilities,

I want to entrust you with a significant task.

Lumeire, Ars,

the whole army of the County of Canarre will be under your command.

Before they can grow stronger, I want to destroy them all at once.

Gather all your forces at Semplar in one month.

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

Are you all right?

Experiencing a war of this magnitude

for the first time is brutal.

Leave the fighting to us.

You can stay at home and wait.

Truthfully, I am scared.

I have to say, I am already nervous about being on the battlefield.

But being this weak would be

dishonorable to my father.

It's okay, Miss Charlotte.

I am a lord now.

I've been prepared for this.

You're right.

Ars, I will also do my utmost to help you.

It's reassuring to have you with me!

Leave it to me!

After the war is over...

I will also do my utmost to support Lord Ars!

Two weeks subsequent to Lord Ars's journey to the imperial capital,

(The Master-less Louvent Mansion) we were busy making war preparations

(The Master-less Louvent Mansion) while simultaneously overseeing the house's security.

Y-Yeah, I've reached the finish line!

You have really improved your running.

Let's do another lap!

I can't do it!

Do you want to go against your master?

Haven't you promised to spend the rest of the day teaching me how to fight?

Did I ever say something like that?

You did!

It would be better to have Rietz teach you.

Well...

Rosell.

You are training? You are working very hard.

Miss Mireille is going to teach me next how to fight.

It seems unlikely that she can teach you properly after drinking.

I have my own ways.

I will seize it before the workday is over.

No way would the young sir utter such a thing.

Miss Mireille!

You must not mention Lord Ars in front of Mr. Rietz!

Lord Ars!

Lord Ars hasn't returned yet!

I hope nothing happened to him on his journey!

Now is not the time for this!

- I need to get to Lord Ars right away! - Mr. Rietz!

Calm down a bit.

Let me go, Rosell!

Lord Ars!

How are you going to get to the imperial capital?

Rietz, wasn't it Lord Ars who told you to take care of the mansion?

Just keep an eye on here.

As always, welcome Lord Ars back when he comes back.

You are working too much.

I was surprised that you would say that.

Everyone!

I'm back!

Lord Ars!

Welcome back.

Lord Ars!

That's amazing!

(Returning and going to war) Are you going to lead County of Canarre's army?

(Returning and going to war) You've been given an important role, haven't you?

Don't say that, please.

I need to be alert.

We should all embark together

the day after tomorrow, including the soldiers.

Got it.

Since that's the case,

let's have one final mock battle before going to war tomorrow.

No need.

We've been training hard up until today.

We're fully prepared for that.

Have a free day tomorrow.

Tasty!

Lord Ars, you really like this sausage, don't you?

Yes!

Is it really okay for you to be out having fun, Lord Ars?

Despite my excitement about going out with you,

I think you would benefit more from some downtime.

I would prefer to spend the day with you,

since I'll not be seeing you for some time.

Hey!

Lord Ars!

I heard you are planning to go to war!

It's a large-scale war, isn't it?

- Are you going to be okay? - Please be calm, everyone!

It is understandable that the townspeople would feel uneasy,

given that this is an unprecedented large-scale war.

Don't worry!

Lord Ars and I will definitely protect everyone.

No, quite the opposite!

I worry about all of you too much to sleep at night.

If Lord Ars is not here,

I will be very lonely.

You can count on us right away if something happens.

Okay!

- Make sure you don't pass out and eat more. - Everyone.

Here, take these.

Thank you all!

We got so much food.

When we get home, share it with the others.

I'm sorry.

In fact, there is a spot I would like to divert to.

Okay, then I will head back home first.

I assume you would prefer to speak privately with him.

Thank you.

I travel to the imperial capital by boat.

The ocean is so pretty.

There is been a lot since then.

Along with a man named Lenge,

we finished important negotiations.

And...

It is time for me to embark on my first war.

You forbade me from going to war before.

Father.

Is my look now more like a warrior's?

I need to look like a warrior.

This land you left me will be safeguarded by me

for the benefit of the people.

Just watch.

Lord Ars?

Why did you guys here?

Well...

We ran into each other on the road by chance.

It looks like we all have the same thoughts.

Old man.

We are finally about to face a large-scale war.

When I was young, I never thought I would be a part of something like this.

But no matter the situation,

I will always support Ars!

After all, we made a promise!

Me too!

Since then, I have read a lot of books,

and I think I can help Lord Ars now.

Lord Raven, you need not worry.

As a lord, Lord Ars has done a fantastic job.

Now, he is finally going into his first battle.

With what Lord Ars can do now, he will definitely win.

I will also do my utmost to protect Lord Ars.

Everyone,

(Raven Louvent's Tomb) thank you all.

Lord Ars,

I will be in charge of watching over the mansion.

You just need to focus on the battle.

Miss Licia, thank you.

Please be careful and stay safe.

Sure, I will return triumphantly.

I'm off now.

(Semplar Square)

(Coumeire Army, 250 Soldiers)

(Torbequista Army, 350 Soldiers)

(Canarre Army, 4000 Soldiers)

(Lamberg Army, 200 Soldiers)

I am pleased

to see all of you here

(Curran Salemakhia) today!

There are so many people.

To start, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who heeded my call

to arms and left their respective territories!

Arcantez, the capital of Missian,

is currently in my brother Basamark's hands.

To get it back,

we need to take over Belzud, which is one of

the three biggest cities, along with Semplar and Arcantez.

For this, we must first break through Alphada and Samuk.

We had been at a loss for an offensive plan

until we managed to enlist the help of the Duchy of Paradille.

To keep an eye on Arcantez's movements in preparation

for a full-scale assault on Belzud, the Duchy of Paradille

will station troops close to its border.

All of this is a result of Ars Louvent's efforts!

I am still determined to win this battle.

Unfortunately, the way things are going now,

it makes me a little worried.

It must have worried you all as well.

However, now the chance to win is in our hands.

Things have changed!

The time has come,

soldiers of Missian,

for you to put your training to the test!

Let us triumph in this battle!

Father, I have always been puzzled

why anyone would enlist in a war where they could die?

Is no one afraid?

But now I understand.

In the pursuit of a common objective,

numerous companions are running side by side, putting their lives on the line.

Simply this is so reassuring.

Let's go, to the battlefield!

All right.

Lord Ars is finally going into his first battle.

We need to win the battle.

Loosen up a bit.

There is definitely no issue with this disparity in fighting power.

Next Episode: Vakumakuro Fortress

Wait for me, Lord Ars!

(Next episode: Vakumakuro Fortress) Rietz is losing his mind.