I Became a Sick Nobleman

“It was Carbena who introduced my wife. The moment I met Jane, I knew she loved me. That was five years ago, before that incident.”

Mineta checked Ruel to see if the mention of his parent’s death had any effect on him.

Ruel waved his hand as if to go on.

“It was eight years ago when that unknown group approached Carbena. She refused at first…”

“That’s enough narration.”

“The organization has supported everything in the Setiria for the last three years and from then on their plan has been successful. Carbena was in their clutch and was engulfed in fear daily, the royal family sent people here several times. Due to her anxiety, she got into drugs that the group gave her.”

“Is it Prazio?”

Mineta was surprised.

“That’s right. Well, I don’t use it but my wife, like Carbena, touched it. It was sent free of charge for several years. However, it was 3 years ago they started accepting money and the price quickly shot up like crazy.”

When his expectations fell flat, Ruel was surprised for a moment.

“Due to this, I raised the tax, my property went empty, and I ended up having to borrow money from that group again.”

“How?”

“I was given a list, they told me the people on it lend me money. And just as they said, it was really easy to borrow money.”

Ruel shook his feet.

“Now you’re under pressure, aren’t you? So you sold out everything you could use.”

“…Yes… that’s right…”

Carbena and Jane were addicted to the drug, and there were things Mineta didn’t notice as he was stupid.

There was a contract in the report he had obtained.

An evidence that is very clear and powerful enough to turn everything upside down.

After Ruel checked everything, he got up in a good mood.

At once, he was assaulted by dizziness, and felt something hot rise from within.

Ruel covered his mouth while clutching onto his cane. His fingertips trembled.

“Go out and wait.”

Cassion calmly sent Mineta out.

He immediately brought out a plate of pie.

“You can take it out.”

He had no intention of losing the meat pie. Before Ruel could even point a finger at the pie, Cassion pulled out his handkerchief and placed it over the pie.

“That’s enough…”

“Ugh…!”

I threw up to my heart’s content. The sight of the red blood gave me goosebumps.

The color was so vivid that it was very unnerving.

“Ha…ha…”

It was not until later did the power of recovery move.

It was amusing at how lazy it was.

Ruel didn’t even have the strength to wipe the tears away. It was different from when he had vomited the black blood.

The world was spinning so much that it’s making him dizzy.

“I think we’d better take a look at the mansion tomorrow.” Cassion said.

I blinked at him not being able to answer back.

Ruel could no longer hold back and lost consciousness. Cassion hugged the limp Ruel.

‘You can’t push yourself too hard.’

Cassion clicked his tongue. He immediately looked at the door.

“Ruel, I know you’re disappointed…”

Ganien opened the door without knocking as if it were his home. It was quickly shut after a moment.

“It must be hard for you, too.”

“It’s already hard.”

“Then my suggestion is…”

“Go follow the one outside first.”

“All right, all right, don’t stare. You wanna fight?”

Ganien said as he clenched his itchy hand with an eager face.

***

“Cough, cough.”

When Ruel opened his eyes, he was coughing making a noise akin to being choked.

Hearing a movement, Someone turned their head over.

“Spit it out.”

Realising it was Cassion, Ruel didn’t refuse.

It was black blood, they poured out so much that my stomach felt like it was pierced.

Once the ordeal was over, I felt much better.

“……Pie?”

Ruel asked with his voice hoarse.

Cassion, who was stunned for a while, managed to function again.

“I’ll bake it again for you.”

“Okay.”

As I watched Cassion wiping my mouth, I rolled my eyes and looked out the window.

It was pitch black outside.

“It’s still 4 a.m.”

“You are diligent.”

Cassion did not reply.

He was angry, talking to someone who didn’t realise his condition all morning had made him very frustrated inside.

“Everything okay?”

“Yes, it was very quiet. How are you feeling?”

“Today is good. I wish it was a bit more attentive.” 

Ruel pointed helplessly at his chest.

“Can the black blood be considered the impurities expelled by the body recoveying?”

“I’m not sure exactly, but so far I’ve vomited, it seems to be the case.”

“Okay, I’ll take note of it.”

Cassion took a serious look at the pool of blood.

“Ruel-nim.”

Ruel got nervous at his serious voice.

“I’ve been thinking about it for half a year. But I’ve been thinking even more this month.”

“What?”

“How about carrying around an exclusive handkerchief?”

“…….”

“Of course, we’ll have to request the product to be a magic tool and make it a perfect handkerchief to clean up the mess. With it’s appearance of a handkerchief, it will go unnoticed.”

“Cassion.”

“Oh, I’ll commission it at my own expense, so you don’t have to worry too much.”

“……are you joking?”

“I am serious.”

Cassion was more serious than ever.

He opened his mouth gravely.

“Isn’t that what you want to tell people around you, ‘Your illness is okay now?’”

“…….”

“The disease you have will continue to clutch your ankles. If something like yesterday occurs at a critical moment, you will lose control at once.”

‘What did you say?’

Frustrated, Ruel couldn’t bring himself to speak.

How can you say it’s okay when it’s definitely not.

I didn’t even try to hide it.

I wanted to show myself walking confidently, and I also hated throwing up.

“Do as you please.”

What can I say when he’s so serious.

The annoyance was revealed on Ruel’s face.

“All right.”

“But why are you so quiet?”

It was still too early for him to wake up, but not for the knights.

Ganien gets up at dawn and trains.

At that moment, a sound broke the silence.

It was a small but firm sound.

Ruel opened the window and checked outside.

It was Ganien. He looked at him and waved his hand.

‘Was he up to something?’ 

Cassion plumped up the pillow when he saw a wicked smile.

“No, go to sleep. You have been sick all night.”

“I know, I’m going back to sleep.”

“I’ll see you sleep and leave.”

Ruel rubbed his arm with goosebumps in an instant.

“It’s like you are wandering around without knowing your physical condition.”

“No way, then tell me one thing.”

“Who are you talking to?”

“Tell Mineta. Gather all the knights and tell them to train until I wake up.”

“Why do you have to…”

“Without money, the knights wouldn’t be fine. I have to check with my own eyes. Of course, when I wake up.”

“All right.”

Cassion laughed with an answer. It was a pleasant sound.

***

“Tsk, tsk.”

Ruel clicked his tongue as he watched the running knights.

They were worse than a third-rate adventurer.

“How can they guard the residence properly when they’re so out of shape?”

“The-., they have been running since dawn. I hope you will consider that.”

Mineta responded appropriately and acted awkwardly next to him.

“Mr. Ruel, there’s something mixed up.”

Without looking at the Knights, Cassion gave Ruel a small notice.

When I looked at him for an answer, I heard Ganien reply.

“I’ve seen at least seven knights and one decent warrior.”

Ruel saw Mineta. He bowed his head and answered.

“That’s right. Due to the debt many left, the knights were sent over and as well as the adventurer, when I was looking for them in a hurry.”

It was a spectacle. Now I couldn’t even sigh.

The debtors were already deeply involved.

‘Good thing you nailed it.’

It was sent as a threat, so at a glance, the number was a little more than 50 people.

That was a pathetic show.

“Basically, What kind of knights were they?”

“……it, that.”

“Say it.”

“This, some of them got kicked out, and some of them went out on their own.”

Ruel moved his cane.

There was nothing more to see. I can’t help but want to soothe my heart with a meal.

“Where are you going, my lord?”

Mineta looked at him as if he were looking at a bomb that might explode at any time.

Is there anything else to worry about?

Ruel couldn’t describe his displeasure as he’s seeing Setiria crumbling with his own eyes.

“Are you ordering me?”

“Oh, no, no! Absolutely not.”

“Where do you want to go?”

Cassion asked, walking side by side with Ruel.

“Somewhere to eat.”

“I’ll show you.”

It was something unfair, but Mineta couldn’t even intrude in the conversation.

He silently followed after Ruel.

“Can you deal with them?”

Ruel looked at Ganien and Cassion and asked. 

Ganien quickly made a face.

“I’m offended you’d doubt me.”

It sounded like anything was possible. It was reassuring.

These were two powerful men, no, two monsters.

Cassion cautiously commented.

“Do you mind if I touch them?”

“Is there a reason why you can’t?”

“Don’t you have a debt?”

“They’re not mine.”

“I see.”

Cassion sneaked a look at Mineta and raised the corners of his mouth.

Mineta trembled at that smile but he couldn’t bring himself to ask.

‘Driving me crazy.’

I’ve never been so anxious in my life. I’m worried that even my hair would fall out.

***

Clink.

Kirik.

Gulp.

There were sounds everywhere interfering with the peaceful meal.

Compared to the old mansion Ruel stayed in, there were many servants here but considering the size of the actual mansion, the population was very small.

Moreover, from the looks of their lack of discipline they had just learned working here, Ruel looked at Mineta without saying a word.

Carbena and Jane were absent, so the staff acted with much more confidence.

Mineta’s spoon fell helplessly.

“We’ve hired a new…”

“Who?”

“Some of me, some of them.”

“Did they leave or did you get rid of them?”

“Both.”

Ruel let go of his spoon.

I’m hungry, but there were so many bugs here that I couldn’t concentrate on rice.

‘That’s enough.’

There was no reason to drag this on, no reason to keep playing this ridiculous game.

“I’m sorry, Ganien, can you lend me your strength?”

“What can I do for you?”

“What you should do as a knight. It’s about punishing evil. Mineta.”

“Yes, yes!”

“Gather them all to the training ground. Everyone.”

Sshhh.

As Cassion’s arms moved, the servant who was trying to sneak out the door collapsed.

A scream was heard as blood flowed out.

“The rat tried to run away.”

Tak.

The cane rang.

“Quiet.”

Ruel said, looking at the servant’s face covered with tears and fear.

“You follow me. I’m warning you all, don’t try to run away.”

Ruel got up from his seat. Everyone except the two were enemies.

As time went by, the disadvantage one was myself.

The fact that he’s here will be known to those who covet this place.

The things they planted before that.

Everything they left here.

I’ll weed it out.

***

Ruel walked over, looking at people who hadn’t filled the training ground.

The sound of a cane mixed with the sound of footsteps caught their attention.

The cold wind as the winter was soon approaching.

Ruel breathed out “Ha” and stood in place.

I met everyone’s eyes.

Not even a hundred people, I guess.

Fewer than 100 people gathered to eat the Setiria.

‘My pride is hurt.’

He was meant to be a prey that was almost eaten.

“Is everyone here?”

“Everyone is here.”

Mineta replied. 

Ruel laughed as his eyes met with Carbena, who looked to be with lots of complaints.

“Mineta, pick out the ones you chose.”

It was necessary to skip once.

Whenever Mineta picked someone, they were full of worry.

“It is not good to act hastily.”

Ganien has built battle intent. Even the air swayed with fierce momentum to reveal what he was capable of.

He exhaled calmly because he wasn’t heading towards Ruel.

“Did you finish choosing?”

“That’s right.”

“Then take the two of you over there.”

When Carbena and Jane stood up, the stage was set properly.

Ruel ordered looking at them who were not chosen.

“Kill it.”