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Dukedom of Bleichröder Breichburg Great Rieg Mountains Baumeister Knightdom

The crown has wanted to develop

this ridiculously large swath of untapped land

and reap huge benefits for several years now.

But no matter how much time passes, it's not getting built up.

Why do you think that is?

Because the lords of these lands have all been ordinary people for generations?

Correct.

On top of that, the next heir in line is both ordinary and a scumbag.

The royal palace is at their wit's end.

That's when you came into the picture.

Naturally, those in the palace want to replace the current lord.

But they can't give my father such an order.

Yeah, because then every lord in the country would be afraid.

Afraid that they might be replaced, too, if it came down to it.

Which is why the royal palace hatched their plot.

Plot?

You can't mean...

That's exactly what I mean.

They're going to make that scumbag brother of yours blow his top.

Then, once you've subjugated him,

they'll have your father retire to take responsibility for his heir's scandal.

That sets you up to replace him as lord.

Then the whole reason they sent me here was to provoke Brother Kurt?

Yes.

Fortunately enough, our lord did have the problem of undead that needed purifying.

He took advantage of that, knowing that if he sent you home,

the people would wish for you to replace the heir...

and that would cause your brother to panic and try to kill you.

Wait... If we were embarking on such a dangerous operation,

you should have told me ahead of time.

But you don't want to become the lord, right?

Yeah, th-that's true, but...

Fortunately, this plot was one that could be carried out

whether you knew the truth or not.

So I kept quiet about it for the time being.

What were you planning to do if I actually got killed?

You think they could kill you that easily?

I've been keeping an eye on you, after all.

That's why you never drank any liquor!

That mead sure did look good, though.

Still, though, making me the lord?

What're you saying?

You're the perfect man for the job.

You already possess the vast assets needed to develop this land.

Sure, I have more money than I know what to do with, but...

Wait, are you saying I kept getting all that money

just so I could develop this land one day?

Just how far back did this scheme start?

Who knows? What I just told you is partially my own speculation.

One thing is certain, though.

The curtain's already risen on this show.

I just hope it doesn't turn out to be a tragedy.

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We have no choice but to do what the royal palace wants, right?

They did say you'd be able to keep adventuring after becoming the lord.

This is unusual.

Normally you'd just go ahead and agree to any orders from above,

not agonize over it this much.

Well, you have visitors.

Here I go.

Okay!

Wow!

I guess this is why he's constantly been agonizing over it.

Huh? You mean if Well becomes the lord, then those kids...

They'll lose their future as nobles.

Depending on the outcome, they may even have to leave this land.

Sir Hermann, this is bad!

Listen up, everyone.

I want you to understand that our future rests upon these demands.

Let's go!

Yeah!

Sir Hermann.

Hey, what's going on here?

Jurgen, explain yourself.

Um...

We're going to Sir Artur with our demands.

Demands?

We want the heir to be Sir Wendelin, not Sir Kurt!

Huh?

I understand how you feel, but Brother Kurt will never allow that.

And if this goes poorly, you'll all...

We're not afraid of punishment!

Sir Kurt is giving favorable treatment only to those close to him,

and just wringing taxes out of everyone else!

We have all prepared ourselves to fight for the future of our grandchildren!

Sir Wendelin, please become our lord!

Um, please give me some more time.

But we've heard they'll finish identifying the dead men's things tomorrow,

and that you'll be leaving this land then.

That's why we moved quickly to action.

Wait a minute.

I haven't made any plans like that.

Huh? But...

You told us that, right?

Me?

Nuh-uh, it wasn't me.

It was you, right?

Huh?

I never said that.

Wait... Who did say it?

But my wife told me she heard it from you.

What? No way!

It had to be you!

It wasn't me!

You've made quite a few moves, haven't you?

Moves?

I have no idea what you speak of.

You say this is all for the people,

but encouraging them to face death and demand it...

You're a sly one.

If that boy becomes the lord, the future of this land is bright.

I imagine you'll be given fine treatment, too.

I don't want anything like that.

It's fine. What you're doing isn't wrong.

It's just that the royal palace doesn't like others acting on their own.

So if you push any harder...

I thank you for the warning.

But...

I am only a simple village chief.

I will never be anything more,

nor anything less.

Excuse me.

Sir Brantag...

Do be careful around Lady Amalie.

Sir Kurt, how long is that man staying here?

Listen...

This is hard for me to say,

but if he stays here too long,

those ignorant villagers will turn to him.

I will not allow it!

Any who oppose me shall be severely punished!

Their families, too!

I will not tolerate it!

Thank goodness that didn't become a serious matter.

Still, you need to figure out your answer soon,

or there's a good chance those people will do the same thing again.

By the way, if I were to become the lord,

what would happen to Brother Kurt?

Exile?

Do you think the royal palace would just ignore a spark of chaos?

What? Then...

He'll be erased.

Boy,

you still don't understand nobles.

I hope your feelings get through to him.

Later.

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So... I have a request.

When Father retires and you become the lord...

I would like to receive some of the land.

If you agree to that,

I can help you raise your noble rank,

and I can help provide funds to develop the land, as well.

Once development is underway,

our people will be able to enjoy richer lives,

and it will ensure the Baumeister family advances, too!

So?

All of the land that father actually controls would still pass on to you,

so you wouldn't see any change to your current lifestyle.

In return...

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Dukedom of Bleichröder Breichburg Southern Coast

I would take over the undeveloped land.

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I see.

I understand all too well now.

That snake's tongue is how you climbed to your current position.

But I won't be swindled!

That's how you'll steadily steal away my authority,

eventually becoming the lord yourself!

No, I won't!

At this rate, there will be a rebellion in this land,

and both you and your family will—

Silence!

You annoy me!

Leave here at once, you thief!

To be honest, I suspected this might happen.

That was the proposal

that would avoid hurting anyone, but it wouldn't make Brother Kurt,

the villagers, the palace, or anyone else happy.

I don't know what else to do.

I don't care what anyone else may think,

so long as I can protect my children.

Even now, I'm having them get close to you

and appeal to your emotions so that they won't lose their noble status.

Some people might call that devious, I'm sure.

No way.

Even if they do, that's fine.

Because that's what I'm prepared to face as their mother.

Prepared...

I'm sorry for taking up your time.

Let's take this back and show it to Mom.

Yeah!

I bet she'll like it.

Oh, how pretty.

Look at this, Mom!

Isn't it pretty?

No! You can't eat them!

Eggs, eggs, eggs...

My arms are killing me...

Iina, switch with me!

Hey, Well's using magic! Cheater!

Come on, everyone, add the oil.

Hey, so listen...

I'm planning to become the lord of this land.

I'm probably going to end up hurting lots of people,

and some will probably hate me.

But this time, I'm prepared to face that.

I'm not going to follow the royal palace's script, though.

I'm not going to let anyone die.

So...

I'll need help from all of you.

Whoa, whoa, whoa! You're adding too much oil!

It's separating again!

What are you doing?!

Hey! I told you, you can't eat it!

So good!

Wendelin.

We're always on your side.

Come, come!

We have the magic seasoning that goes with

vegetables, bread, meat, and everything else: mayonnaise!

Oh, my, this is good!

Give me some!

Me, too!

Here you go! All the latest clothing from the capital!

First come, first served!

These are all items made by the craftsmen of Breichburg!

We have items you can only find in the capital!

These are good wares.

The stuff in Eckhart's shop doesn't hold a candle to these.

It's already been a week since they opened up their bazaar.

Tsk! They've taken all the customers away from our shops!

I had no idea the goods in Breichburg and the capital were that well-made.

Yeah, at this rate, we're all...

Um, Sir Kurt?

In theory...

What if we just killed that man?

Are you a fool?!

We're a facing a magician!

It's obvious he'd turn the tables on us!

How could you not even realize that?!

We might be done for...

Sir Kurt!

They've betrayed us!

That damn Wendelin!

He threatened them with magic?!

Uh, actually, he didn't threaten them...

So you're saying you provided them all the funds they needed

to retrain their crafts here in the capital?

Even if they wanted to learn more about their craft,

there's no one to teach them out there on the outskirts,

so they were pleased.

That's true, if they hone their skills, they'll be able to find work anywhere.

They won't have any more reason to cling to Sir Kurt.

And that's how I'll thin the ranks of my brother's supporters until he's all alone.

Driving him into a corner with a bazaar! How like you, my lord!

I just hope he really does blow his top over it.

Here it is.

Yeah, this is good.

It's spacious, and the kitchen is nice, too.

I believe this should be enough for Lady Amalie and her two sons.

It'll be hard on her sons, living away from their homeland.

It will be better than living in shame.

Okay, then we'll have them live here after the turmoil.

What about the other part?

We'll have Sir Kurt join this institution.

I see. A church, huh?

If we can bring him here after everything is over,

even the royal palace will find it difficult to reach him.

The rest depends on my negotiations with Cardinal Hohenheim.

But he'll be confined to a life of repentance and prayer.

That might be rather harsh for Sir Kurt.

Even so, at least he'll still be alive.

So, how are things at the mansion? Any changes?

Well, if I had to say,

the number of people who wish to meet with you has been growing by the day.

With me?

Oh, they're after the rights to the undeveloped land.

It is a project that will move a lot of money,

so everyone is desperate to be involved in it.

Lord Marshall Edgar and Lord Commissioner Ruckner

have been constantly sounding me out, too.

Those individuals are already close to you, my lord,

so I imagine they're quite pleased,

but the nobles without much connection to you are growing incredibly impatient.

Take this to him.

As you wish.

Hey! Today's the day of the village meeting!

Why is nobody here?!

Because... they're all with Sir Wendelin.

Um, the truth is, Sir Wendelin came to me the other day with an offer, too.

An offer to train in the capital.

Not you, too...

I'm sorry!

Do you think you can kill him with that?

You!

This is a magic item known as the Dragon's Flute.

With this, you can be sure to kill him.