T/N: The size of this chapter is around 1.6x of normal one, so we have splitted it into 2 parts.
I borrowed so people from the palace to send a ssage to our next destination before leaving the palace with Lily in the carriage.
Umm Welner-sama
While I was admiring the scenery while thinking, Lily called . She had a pretty nervous voice, so I decided to take the initiative instead to soothe her nerves.
Thank you
Yes?
For choosing . I think I would have cried if you chose anyone else other than in that kind of situation.
I I wont do sothing like that!
To my joke, Lily denied pretty fiercely. Maybe I worded it wrong? But it was true I felt happy that she chose .
B..But, a duel
Right, that. Isnt it kinda strange that soones innocence can be proven by a duel?
I guess trial by combat existed because this world put strength above anything else, or was it just my prejudice? In my previous life, the trial of duel existed because it was believed that God would protect the innocent, thus the innocent one would win. To throw every troubleso thing to God, how very human-like.
However, unlike in manga, where a character would just throw a glove to their opponent and then in the next page the two would be dueling, the actual trial by combat was pretty complicated.
First, there was the venue preparation, then there was a need to write a formal agreent regarding the date of duel along with the weapons and the equipnt allowed and all other conditions. This agreent would be presented to the judge.
On the day of the duel, both sides would make a declaration that they would recognize the winners side of the argunt. There would also be a declaration that any knight who intervenes with the duel would have their hands chopped off. Well, if the one who intervened was an apprentice knight though, their head would fly, literally.
Originally, as a representative of Lily in the duel, I should have been busy with the duel preparation, but the Grand Duke said he would take care of them for . I guess since this world allowed stuff like proxy trials, having soone to take care of the procedure on your behalf was allowed too. Especially since that person was the Grand Duke. I an, no one would dare to doubt the credibility of a Grand Duke.
Still, it wasnt like I didnt understand the Grand Dukes other intention for helping .
But Lily, you know, Im not exactly a brave and cool guy. Im more of a coward.
Pardon..?
Thats why we will stop by a place first before returning to the mansion.
Lily tilted her head in confusion. This ti my role was to misdirect attention. It was good that I didnt have to be deeply involved with what was going on behind the scenes. Now then, how should I do my role Argh, my stomach was hurting again.
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My, its you, Viscount-sama.
Sorry for troubling you again, Bierstedt.
Our destination was the Comrce Guild. It was dangerous to leave Lily alone in the carriage, so I brought her with . But Mr. Berstedt, could you please stop staring at like that just because Ive brought a woman with !? Maybe because Mr. Bierstedt sohow understood my complaint or maybe it was sothing else, his expression suddenly turned serious.
I have heard the story from the ssenger you have sent, but is it truly alright to tell that?
Its fine. The news will be released to the public soon anyway, since things worth watching like trial by combat are pretty rare.
I see.
Since I told him about the trial before the official announcent, he was discreetly asking for my intention. If it was like this, he should have understood what I was going to request.
Talking about the trial, I have a request. Can you prepare a set of armor and a shield that looks really flashy and powerful?
Like the Date Masamunes crescent moon helt, or the flashy decoration in the helt of the dieval knight, both of them were actually not made for combat but for showing off.
Pardon? I thought you do not like flashy things.
Youre right. I still dont like them.
.Ah, I see.
It seed like Mr. Bierstedt understood my intention. It was Lily who still looked confused. Mr. Bierstedt asked with his eyes if he could give Lily an explanation and I nodded. For Mr. Bierstedt, it was best if I won, so he wouldnt say unnecessary things.
I let Mr. Bierstedt talk to Lily while I was browsing the helt catalog given by the shopkeeper.
Miss, have you heard about Viscount-samas reputation?
Hmyou an
I really didnt care about my reputation, so there was no need to hesitate like that, Lily.
You know, about being a debt-ridden Viscount who uses money for my extravagance.
B..But thats
Its fine.
Since it looked like the conversation was going to stir off the topic, I gave Mr. Bierstedt a signal to continue.
People often just believe what they want to believe. If Viscount-sama, who is known for seeking extravagance to the point he fell into a debt, were to show up in a duel using an extravagant armorpeople would further believe that the rumor about Viscount-sama is true.
Well, I was the one who asked for the rumor to be spread, though. If the rumor didnt reach my opponent, then it was fine. I would incur no loss if my strategy of showing extravagance failed.
The opponent might underestimate Viscount-sama as a weakling who only cares about his appearance.
Ah, I see.
It seed like Lily understood. This kind of strategy was often very effective against people of this world and even if it failed, it wouldnt have any consequence on .
As for the spear, even though it was a normal looking spear, the spear that Mazell gave was actually strong enough to withstand a battle against a demon general. Although it wasnt so kind of magic weapon, there were probably only a few spears that have the sa quality as that spear in the entire capital. It was a spear that might kill a normal person with one blow if I wasnt careful, so there was no need for to buy another spear.
I closed the catalog with a snap.
Ill be counting on you.
Yes, sir. Thank you for your patronage.
After saying that, I left the guild with Lily. Well, I would probably be pretty busy today.
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