chapter 11
11. Slow learning turtle (1)
11. Slow learning turtle (1)
Is the process important or the result important?
Strictly speaking, the wisest answer is that both are important.
But, if you ask which of the two is more important.
I will say without hesitation that results matter.
“Nadia did not become a tyrant… I arrive at another villainess alive… “
That’s enough.
A better process and results do not even come to mind anymore.
It’s out of my hands, and it’s already past.
I grabbed his throbbing shoulder from the arrow and silently walked forward.
If you ask me why I don’t ride after preparing the wagon…
‘It’s broken, but how can I get on it?’
It’s been a long time since the horse died from being hit by an arrow and switched to walking.
Because Nadia released too many pursuers and too fast.
I’ve barely got past him now, but if I slow down I’ll be chased again.
Without being able to heal my wounds, I had no choice but to walk to the ‘Laude’ manor with an arrow stuck in my shoulder.
It’s a very beggarly situation.
‘Fortunately, I should say it’s within walking distance.’
Still, it’s absurdly far.
Even if the plan to escape by carriage goes wrong, I have to walk.
Because there is a bad girl candidate waiting for me there.
To tell you the truth, I’m not sure if I’m waiting.
“Eh, if I hadn’t known about novels, I would have lived comfortably and searched inconveniently… “
In the end, this must be my unavoidable destiny.
Inescapable destiny.
And, a fate that cannot be avoided.
‘It’s like the previous life, and the villain… ‘
This is what happens if you sympathize with the villain without even knowing the subject.
It would be too much to send me to this world with that.
‘But I just… ‘
I just felt sorry for the villains in the novel.
“Now… My life and the lives of my family are precious… Nadia… I’m sorry too… “
Now I don’t even know what I’m talking about.
I walked alone on a dark dirt road, heading to the next villainess.
My meal was one dried beef jerky.
As time passed, it felt like death was fading in front of my eyes.
***
My vision is blurry.
The hot sunlight supports my body, and a strange liquid seems to flow from my shoulders.
A person who seems far away gets closer and closer, and my body slows down.
‘This, you bastards… If you see it, don’t stay still and come… ‘
I wanted to shout that, but my voice didn’t come out.
I’m slow.
Then, I walked towards the entrance of the territory as quickly as possible.
‘Can you die in a place like this… ‘
I have no thoughts of giving up.
I will do whatever it takes to meet the villains and make them unable to become the villains.
‘Now you can see… ?’
In order to evade the chase, I even solved the dye using magic tools.
If I get closer, they’ll see the color of my hair and come running, right?
The moment we get closer and closer to the guards of the territory, and see each other’s faces.
“White hair!”
They looked at me and approached me from a distance in an instant.
From the outside, it seems to be in very bad condition.
“Ha, white hair! As the head of the period family said, the eldest son of the Marquis of Sinclair has arrived! Contact the Period Family Lord! A genius marquis has arrived at our estate!”
“That, faster than that… give me some water… “
Because I really want to die…
After those words, my body relaxed and sat down on the floor.
As I slowly closed my eyes, the guard’s voice telling me to call a doctor rang like an echo.
***
It’s an unfamiliar ceiling.
Where is this?
I took out the memories in my head and tried to guess where this place was.
“It must be the period family mansion.”
Memory loss doesn’t happen if you don’t eat rice and water.
Of course, this must be the period family mansion.
I looked at my injured right shoulder to check my body condition.
‘I wrapped it well with a bandage.’
The scars will remain, but I hope there will be no aftereffects later.
Because I can’t properly use the martial arts I’ve been training so hard for.
And then, I lowered my gaze from my shoulder and looked towards my heart.
‘Nadia, how are you? I should be well until we meet again.’
The ‘mark of the oath’ remained there like a tattoo.
‘The Marquis of Period must have seen it. It doesn’t really matter though.’
The Marquis of Period Irten that appeared in the novel.
He has a great personality, has a gentle personality, and is heavy-mouthed.
In addition, her wife is also known for avoiding fights and having a kind personality.
Should I say that from the outside, the family atmosphere is unconditionally good.
Anyway.
Throwing that thought aside, I turned my head toward the door.
Because I could see the shape of a person.
“Are you there, Marquis Period?”
“Hmm.”
A voice came from behind the pillar.
Marquis Irten.
“As expected, the eldest son of the Sinclair family, who is called a genius. You can easily spot my presence.”
“No, the pillars did not cover all of the Marquis’s appearance.”
“… Okay. I thought I hid well, but it’s a pity.”
Irten burst out of his hiding place with a bitter smile.
He usually has a good appearance, probably because he eats a lot, and he always looks happy with a smile on his face.
He came up to me and spoke thoughtfully.
“If you suddenly see me, I’m afraid you’ll be taken aback. I hid in a pole for a while.”
“Thank you for your consideration. And thank you for the treatment.”
I showed that I was fine by moving my shoulders.
Perhaps the reason why wounds heal so quickly is because of the use of medicine.
The answer the Marquis wants is certain.
“The Marquis of Sinclair will never forget this grace. Thanks for the help.”
“No, I just did what I had to do. And, may I ask you something?”
Irten hardened his expression and asked in a serious tone.
“Maybe… Did you get that wound in our estate?”
The Marquis was wary and nervous at the same time.
I was afraid that if I, the marquess, were wounded in his own territory, he would use that wound as an excuse to ask for something.
And, he shouldn’t have done any damage to our family.
However, contrary to his concerns, I had no intention of asking for anything particularly large.
“The wound was received here at the ‘Laude’ estate. Didn’t the fact that I travel at a young age spread? Obviously, they heard the news and were aiming for me.”
“… Okay. Well, the white hair of the Sinclair family is quite noticeable.”
Should we freshen up the atmosphere now?
I turned her head fiercely at Irten.
“You mean my hair is the problem?”
“Oh, no. The words came out in vain. Sorry-“
“Just kidding. More than that, isn’t the Marquis of Period older than me? It’s okay to use shorts comfortably. Rather, I am uncomfortable.”
“… Will that work?”
“Yes, I like that. And, it was my fault that I was attacked in the first place. Because you spread rumors that you were going on a trip at a young age. It’s like announcing to hunt. I don’t think the Marquis is responsible.”
Courtesy.
And, your thoughts and logic.
A 12-year-old, if you show this kind of composure at such a young age and manage the situation comfortably.
What kind of adult could hate me.
‘I don’t really look like a genius. Perhaps, Marquis Irten would have no choice but to be more likeable to me.
Marquis Irten looked surprised at my appearance and spat out words of admiration.
“Heh heh, you really are a genius… The Marquis of Sinclair is blessed. To think such a genius was born into a family!”
“That’s too much praise.”
“Why don’t we talk over a meal instead of doing this in bed? Our family will prepare properly!”
“Yes, that’s fine. Thank you again for your kindness.”
I put my hands together and thanked him.
Marquis Irten burst into laughter as if he liked the look.
As expected, it was easy to gain favor with adults even if they were polite.
***
Marquis Irten was quite serious about eating.
Its appearance is the experience value of the food you have eaten so far.
And he looked like he would level up by eating more experience points today.
“As expected, the name ‘Second Period’ was not given for nothing. The table is about to collapse.”
“Damian Youngsik is here, but can’t we prepare less! Come on!”
Irten started eating with a big smile.
I watched him eat, picked up the cutlery, and started putting food into his mouth.
I’ve been hungry since I haven’t eaten any food for a long time…
‘Slow down as much as possible… You have to eat with dignity… ‘
Restraining the desire for food that surges within me.
I slowly put the steak into my mouth.
Even the meat is small.
I felt like I was being tortured.
As I slowly took a bite, Marquis Irten looked at me and asked persistently.
“How is it? Steak made from cattle raised on our estate! Does it suit your taste?”
“… Yes, it tastes better than the steak my family ate. As expected, the food of the Marquis of Period is excellent.”
“Yes, yes! Damien Youngsik knows how to eat! hahahaha! Just like my son!”
Maybe that’s a bit lacking in conscience.
I thought to myself and carefully put the steak into my mouth.
At this point, it seemed that Marquis Irten’s likability had been roughly filled.
‘Maybe I didn’t have to try hard to fill it up.’
To be honest, I didn’t say much to him.
In the first place, I think Irten may have had a high internal liking after hearing my rumors.
To be honest, the Sinclairs and the Periods had good conditions for marrying each other.
The eldest son and the eldest daughter of the same age as the same marquis family.
Dignity can be maintained, and economic benefits can be pursued through mutual exchange.
Even if the prospective son-in-law is called a genius in the world?
As long as you don’t kill, you’ll have no choice but to become more likeable.
After roughly filling my stomach, I decided to put the tableware down and get to the point.
But.
“So, Marquis. I have something to say-“
“Who are you!”
The main topic was pushed back by the sudden appearance of a girl.
However, from my point of view, it was rather good.
Because the main story I’m going to bring up is about that girl.
“Heh heh, why is my daughter here… “
Marquis Irten was taken aback when she appeared, and she didn’t know what to do.
‘It looks like that in real life, not in the novel.’
A girl with blue hair who looks playful and confident.
Fortunately, you don’t look like Irten and you haven’t gained weight.
Her ten said cautiously to her, who seemed to have no iron.
“Period Bluebell. We have something to talk about here, so why don’t you go back to your room… ?”
“No!”
Villain candidate Bluebell shouted at Marquis Irten, raising her middle finger.
“Joke!”
A villain who puts her stop to her own dad.
Period Bluebell.
‘She has a bad personality since she was young, just like she appeared in the novel. Did she say that from the beginning of the novel she bullied the heroine.’
What should I do to rehabilitate her?
I knew the answer to that.
Perhaps, this time it will go differently than it did with Nadia.
I intend to completely rehabilitate her no matter what.
“Marquis Irten.”
“… Oops, i’m sorry My daughter is so immature.”
“What is a father, apologizing? Who is he!”
I ignored Bluebell and continued her words.
“For the time being, I plan to stay here at Loud Manor. For that, you need money.”
“… So, although it doesn’t fit the situation right now. To lend me money-“
“That’s not it. I want to work For that reason, he left his family and came out to see the world. So, Marquis Irten. If… “
Don’t you need a tutor?
Sinclair Damian.
A fake genius called the genius of the century.
First of all, my teacher, who has a reputation as a genius, who will refuse the offer.
“I hate it. Why should I learn something from such a child?”
“Thanks to me! Please, make my daughter a human!”
There was no one except the villainess.
If you are a parent, it is natural to want to solve your daughter’s arrogance.
I intend to become her tutor and rehabilitate her.
My reputation as a genius was something I had acquired to use at times like these.