hotmtlnovel Chapter 270
Chapter 270
My villains episode 270
interlude. His lovers (2),
Dionea, were far from outgoing in her own judgment.
Even when she was a ‘Dionea of Bennett’, rather than learning to make fun of others, she enjoyed sitting in a corner of the mansion and spinning the wheel.
I had often heard that he was wise since childhood, perhaps thanks to such a habit compared to his cousins.
Even after she became ‘Dionea of Noig’, nothing changed much.
To be honest, it was not that difficult for her to support her husband, who was hiding in the permanent residence and dreaming of a comeback.
Because the ‘attitude as a noblewoman’ who silently kept her place was exactly what suited her personality.
But lately things have changed a bit. It was because she could not play the role of a lord with only the virtues required of a noble lady.
Dionea knew this well, but she couldn’t change her personality overnight. The 18 years she lived as the daughter of a count and the 5 years she lived as the wife of an upright lord were long enough.
Thus, his transformation as the lord of Dionea was a bit gradual.
It was left to the retainers to soothe the soldiers undergoing training, touring the outer wall construction site, and to negotiate with landlords and merchants.
Even when discussing matters of great importance in the territory, only three or four key vassals close to her were called to her office, and she seldom left the yeongjugwan.
On the contrary, when she was a noble lady, she often hung out with Yeongji’s daughters, but not anymore.
Of course, few people found this strange. Being a ruler behind the veil was not uncommon, and Dionea was even pregnant.
Among the vassals who had been summoned and gathered in the office, none of them showed any doubts.
“There are interesting rumors from the capital, madam.”
Among the vassals, the first to speak was the scribe Veldin.
As a young man, he was able to speak before the other vassals thanks to the justification that he was carrying out the mission of the herald on behalf of the decrepit Tolamy.
“What if it’s an interesting rumor?”
“It’s a rumor related to the Dawning Council, and all twelve delegates have been convened.” Dionea was sitting on a chair with a maroon sheen and caressing her stomach. Even wearing a voluminous blio, it was slightly obvious that she was full.
“All twelve delegates... isn’t that rare?”
“It is said that it has been 16 years. I don’t know the details, but it doesn’t seem like a normal thing.”
Veldin glanced over at the office, which was only occupied by Dionea and his retainers, and then lowered his voice.
“After the meeting, four delegates disappeared.”
“Are they disappearing?”
“yes. Well, it’s not too strange that high-ranking mages are new to the world. There are many people who don’t take it seriously. But don’t you wonder that four of them disappeared at once?”
“O uh......”
—.
Clutching her chin, Dionea half-closed her eyes and caressed her stomach. It was a habit that I had recently developed by showing myself when I was thinking about it.
“Will it affect our work?”
“Speaking of work...
“Wizard.”
Master Castlight, the only manor sorcerer in Longville, died after being crushed by a collapsed gate tower while fighting Confucius Doyle’s army.
Dionea, who had a close friendship with her, was very saddened and simmered the gods, saying that they needed to find a new wizard as soon as possible.
Beldin, the young scribe, or the deputy heraldry, shrugged.
“Uh, maybe not a good thing. Now that four delegates have disappeared, the organization under his command will be cracked down, and then it will be difficult to conciliate the defectors. If you insist, yes.”
“If you have to ask, is that so?”
“yes. Well... I’m sorry, but with the current circumstances of Longville, it’s close to impossible to find a wizard of the Dawning Council.”
The Council of Dawn is considered one of the most famous magical families in the entire kingdom and is closely related to the royal family. The possibility of a wizard belonging to the Council of Dawn committing himself to the small barony was very low.
“Still, just in case you don’t know, keep your ears open. If you can get a good wizard, you can spend any amount of money. The same goes for knights. If there is a knight without an owner, somehow catch it and bring it back.”
Beldin bowed his head and stepped back, and the next step was Steward Edita.
“The amount of mining in the mine jumped significantly, and among them, the production of copper doubled.”
“That’s a good thing. Would saving the alchemists help?”
“Of course, ma’am. The increased quantity is the quantity, but the quality has improved significantly, so profits have increased significantly.”
Contrary to the name ‘alchemy’, most alchemists cannot create gold.
However, it was common sense to hire an alchemist when developing a bar that showed excellent ability in extracting useful ores from soil and stones.
Editta put down the parchment document in front of Dionea, giving her a wrinkled smile.
“I felt sick to my stomach because they gave me five gold coins a week, but
Edita, a middle-aged woman who seems reasonable now, muttered, ‘I shouldn’t be so lax,’ and Dionea smiled lightly and looked at the documents. .
From the end of October until now, in less than two months, the profits from the gold mine were 700 gold coins. Of course, after deducting the huge amount of payroll, or even taxes, in addition to various wages and equipment costs, less than half would be left.
However, even that much was an enormous amount of money for a small baron’s income.
Dionea’s dark green eyes turned to Amias.
“How is the situation at the mine? I’m worried about the weather, so is it okay to continue operating?”
“The supervisor says the miners are fine, but the workers carrying water and food must be very hard. The alchemists use so much water in their workshops that they have to lift the cart eight times a day.”
“Uh, 99
5 Dionea
looked over the documents again and opened her mouth.
“When it snows, cut the alchemy water supply by half. The working speed of the alchemists must be properly adjusted on the spot.”
“Are you okay? Profit”
“The mine development is just beginning. There is still a long way to go, but there is no need to rush things while injuring people.”
“You mean already?”
“It’s urgent, but it won’t be too difficult. Selma?”
While the old woman, Selma, handed Amias a note, Dionea slowly admired the armor.
The wolf fur on Lupus’ shoulders, neck and back was tanned.
It was said that this happened because of being hit by a thunderbolt called by a powerful magician, but Dionea liked her current appearance more. The armor is the mark of protecting its master, and there’s no way it wouldn’t be beautiful.
“...what is this, ma’am?”
Amias smirked at the scribbled note, and Dionea, who had closed her eyes before she knew it, opened her mouth, chasing the scent remaining faintly between the scales.
“These are the positions that Veldin picked after collecting various rumors. These are the places where rumors circulate that an unscrupulous wizard has been hiding.”
A wizard is a being who draws in and uses the energy of another dimension spread throughout nature.
Perhaps because of this, the notion that each time someone uses magic, various different dimensions are pulled little by little toward the Middle Earth spread like an orthodox theory.
Some sorcerers say that’s not true, but most people who say what they say have a negative view of wizards. It is to treat them as selfish beings who bring about the destruction of the world for their own greed.
Of course, magicians who worked for a powerful person, belonged to a powerful organization, or studied in a traditional school were excluded from this treatment. Only wizards who lacked skills or connections lived by hiding their identities and avoiding public attention.
“Madam, why are you doing this to me?”
“Bring them all.”
Amias made a blank expression for a moment, then narrowed his brows.
“Are you sure you want to collect the wandering wizards?”
“that’s right.”
“It is too dangerous!”
“Do not worry. I have no intention of making it openly.”
Dionea still had her eyes closed. His slender fingertips slowly ran across Rufus’ neck, shoulders and chest.
“Tell them that you will keep it a secret and protect it. I’m sure there are people who want a well-equipped laboratory and a comfortable home.”
“I don’t know what your wife is thinking. If you’re discovered by another wizard or a noble church...
“I told you not to worry.”
Dionea, who approached as if to bury her nose in the shoulder of the armor holder, cautiously reached out with both hands. Her imaginary touch with her eyes closed was firm and warm.
“A secret means is a law that everyone needs.”
“...okay ma’am.”
In fact, the touch I felt at my fingertips was harsh and cold enough to be harsh. Dionea quickly withdrew her hand, fearing that her imagination, which was slowly taking shape, would collapse.
“Sluice gate.”
“Please say yes.”
“I heard about Genesa. congratulation.”
When the lord brought up the story of his recently pregnant wife, Amias quickly bowed his head in gratitude.
“Soon the gatekeeper will understand me.”
“Some......
“There are no parents in the world who want to raise their children in the anxiety of losing their house even tomorrow. I want to raise my children safely.” Moving slowly, she sat down on the maroon chair and leaned back.
“I’d rather drop everything and go back to my hometown than keep my seat, anxious about when someone will covet the territory.”
“ma’am.”
“But if that happens, my son will live the rest of his life as a fallen nobleman...
Dionea sipped her wine and smiled lightly.
“Ha what? I hate that too.”
“Sluice gate.”
“Yes ma’am.”
“What kind of person and what kind of lord will my child grow up to be?”
Dionea asked Amias who was confused.
“You guessed it? I saw him up close.”
“Yes... yes?”
When Amias opened her mouth, Dionea naturally continued.
“I will pass on this territory to my child with a well-trained army, an overflowing treasury, and unsurpassed authority. No matter what grand dream you have, it can be a handful of money to achieve it.”
Wiping the cold sweat, Amias quickly blinked. It was because of the cold sweat running down her eyebrows and her eyes shining softly like an afterburner.
“The child will grow up to be a hero like his father. Then you and your children will be honored together with him, gatekeeper.”
“So be loyal.” It was not the eyes of an innocent lady. It wasn’t even that of the country lord.
“Don’t question anything enough to risk your life.”
Amias swallowed his saliva at the gaze of the beast embracing its cub. Having neither the courage nor the method nor reason to refuse, he nodded vigorously.
“great.”
Dionea smiled softly.
“I need to take a nap soon.”
Amias, who had been sitting idly by her order to celebrate, quickly bowed and left the office.
Dionea stood up and took out a sheet of parchment from a drawer. He sat down on the velvet couch that tilted at an angle.
“oh. Any new stories?”
Dionea glanced at the parchment containing news from somewhere far to the northwest, and whispered in a kind voice as she stroked her stomach.
“Now...the story of defeating ruthless bounty hunters, savages, and terrifying demons from hell.”
Dionea, who sat near the fireplace, whispered stories of heroism until she fell asleep.