Chapter 160: - 46 "I heard that Mr. Kurato was ordered."
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In the residential area where the nobles live, a woman's shrill voice echoed in the streets.
The woman was Missalie Michel, the Countess of Michel.
She is in her mid-fifties, wearing a dress that is not very elegant, and waving a fan around.
In front of Misery, Amamiya Kurando, the sword saint, is kneeling and hanging his head.
"Kurando!"
"Yes, ma'am."
In the office of the Michel family, Misery, trembling with anger, glares at Kurarayan from above.
"My little Julien has been treated so badly by some kid named Samuel Scheidt!"
"--I guess you're right."
"All the restorative wizards I've sent to help you were not worth it. My son is having difficulty functioning as a man, let alone leading a normal life."
"I'm sorry."
"Of course, Purple Magnolias refused to treat Julian! If you take away the cure from that woman, what is left?
Kurando sighed, oblivious to Misery's hysterical cries.
He had already heard that the first seat of the court wizard, Shi-Len, had refused to heal the injured Julien Michel.
The reason for this is also roughly understood.
Sam, whom Mokuren had intended to become the son-in-law of her granddaughter Hualien, had been the target of an attempt on his life. He even told her that he was going to make her his wife.
Of course, he himself and the other members of the family have not been informed of such a plan.
In other words, he thought that by killing Sam, he could have all the women around him.
Frankly, it was a story that made me question his sanity.
As a result, Magnolia, who loves her granddaughter dearly, refused to treat Julian.
If she had treated him, he might not have lost his daily life as well as his male functions. For this reason, Misery's anger was tremendous.
However, Kurando wonders how she could have so brazenly asked him to treat her.
"Kurando. You are indebted to my family and to your father who was the previous head of the family. Isn't that right?
"Yes."
"It was my father who helped you when you were a swordsman from the Land of the Rising Sun, who had come to the continent and was in dire need of food.
"I have never forgotten my debt to my predecessor."
Mendes, the previous head of the Countess Michel family, was a wonderful human being.
He was not the only one who saved my life.
He supported an orphanage for children who had lost their relatives due to the war, and he frequently served food to those who were in need.
There are so many people who respected Mendez.
Unfortunately, his daughter Misery and grandson Julian, who took over the head of the family after the death of Mendes, were the complete opposite of the previous head of the family.
Perhaps because they were pampered by those who adored Mendes, they mistakenly thought that they were special and became conceited.
Because of this, the people who adored Mendez have now left him.
Even now, the only people who feel indebted to the Countess Michel and follow her are the Kurarayans.
Even so, Kurando did everything he could to keep Julien from becoming distorted.
He taught him the sword, taught him morals, and was sometimes harsh with him.
Julian adored Kurando and grew up straight - or so he thought.
"You've done well. You became friends with His Majesty and were given the title of Sword Saint. You're a nobleman now. But that's all because my father helped you. Isn't that right?"
"No, sir. It's all thanks to the previous master.
"Then isn't it time to return the favor?"
At Misery's words, Kurando looked up.
"As requested by your wife, I will inform the royal court of Mr. Julian as the heir to the title of Sword Saint."
"No, I'm not. No, I'm not saying that. It's a given that Julian will become a saint. What you've been given is ours too. It's only natural that you should give it back to us.
Then what?
Kill Samuel Scheidt.
"...... that, that..."
I had a bad feeling about this from the moment I was summoned.
Kurando has his own feelings about Julian. He was an honest boy when he was a child, but his mother's distorted upbringing has gradually changed him without his knowledge.
He did not realize it when he married Lise, one of his favorite disciples. At that time, Julien's true nature was already distorted, but he hid it well from Kurando. But I never thought that he would do such a thing to Lise when they were married.
I regretted that I had given Lise my blessing even once.
And to top it all off, he was going to touch my daughter.
If it had not been for Mendez's grandson, I would have kept him away from the dojo.
The reason why he did not, or could not, is because of his debt to the previous master, Mendes, and because he had once loved her as a disciple.
At the time of his death, Mendes told Kurando to take care of his remaining family.
Kurata has done his best to fulfill his benefactor's wishes, even if it was in a foolish way.
Many times, he has asked Misery to change her attitude toward people around her so that Mendes would not mourn in the afterlife.
However, she never accepted them.
There was not much that Kurarayan could do.
He is indebted to Mendes. Misery has known her since she was a young girl, and Julien has loved her since she was a child.
But that does not mean that he can kill Sam.
He has no reason to cut himself.
"You can do it, can't you? You may be touted as the most powerful wizard in the land, but you are just a child. As a wizard-killer, you have taken the lives of many wizards, so it should be easy for you to take their lives.
"...... He's my apprentice's fiancée."
"I don't like that either!"
Misery shouted at him and threw a fan at him.
The fan hit Kurando on the forehead and blood flowed.
"That pupil of yours must be that Lieselotte! How sad it must have been for Julien to unilaterally divorce a stone woman who couldn't even have children, even though he gave her to him as a wife! That alone is infuriating, but the bad things the Walkers say about my house have caused all the nobles who had a relationship with me to leave!"
People are leaving because of what Misery and Julien have said and done, but she refuses to admit it.
She was convinced that Count Walker was behind it.
What have I done?
"Mistress Lise is under house arrest. She has suffered."
"Don't be ridiculous! I was just trying to keep my ill-performing wife out of the house! Lieselotte, what are you doing after divorcing Julian, and now you say you're engaged!"
Spit flying, Misery keeps yelling.
"And your fiancée has harmed my beautiful son!"
"But, madam."
All you have to do is shut up and do what I say!"
Kurando was about to say that Julian had tried to kill Sam, but was interrupted by an angry voice and held his tongue.
He would not listen to him anyway.
He thinks that it might have been Misery's idea to kill Sam before that.
She had known Misery for a long time, and only the previous head of the family could admonish her for this.
"You know what I mean. Julian will recover and become the successor of the saint. We have to get rid of anyone who stands in our way while we still can. I would do anything for my son's future!
In fact, Misery has done exactly what she said she would do.
It was because of Misery's words that Julian was chosen as one of the successors of the storehouse.
Otherwise, his daughter, Mizuki, would have been chosen as his successor by now.
Julian is not capable enough to be the successor.
In simple terms, he is not even half as skilled as Liese, his former wife.
As a swordsman, he is average at best. At best, he's a lesser swordsman.
But Julian, who was spoiled from childhood, has no doubt that he will be able to obtain the title of Sword Saint that he has always wanted under his mother's command.
Mizuki was supposed to be the heir to the title of Sword Sage, but on second thought, there was no need to force her to take over the title.
She wanted her daughter to live more freely.
I don't want her to live her life bound by the title of sword saint.
That's why I accepted Misery's proposal.
"When Julian becomes a sword saint, marry your daughter and make her the head of the Amemiya clan.
"--Wait!"
Kurando did not agree to Misery's order.
"You promised me that Mizuki would stay out of this! I want my daughter to live free! Please! Please don't do that!"
"What are you talking about? My son says he likes your daughter, so you owe it to him to give her to him willingly! Or are you offering me your weaker daughter?"
"Mistress!"
"...... at all. If you don't like the idea of a big-hearted Julien accepting a little girl of foreign blood, then we'll leave you alone. Fine, do what you want with my daughter. But kill Samuel Scheidt. That's the one thing I won't compromise."
The warehouseman looks bitter.
He is not willing to give up Sam no matter what.
"I will make Samuel Scheidt dead and his son a saint. And I will forgive you. I do not want your daughter. Is that clear?"
"............"
"Kurando? Answer me."
"But..."
"Well, here's what we'll do. I'll do you one last favor for all your loyalty. I have no intention of giving you any more favors. If you understand, then answer me.
"............"
"...... Kurando!"
I can't do it.
Why, what?
Kurando couldn't bring himself to kill Sam.
He couldn't take a hold of the pleasant boy who had offered to be Kotomi's mentor.
Above all, he could not take away the boy he loved from Liese.
"I cannot kill you, Samuel. Please forgive me."
"--Huh. Kurando's always been stubborn. You never change your mind once you've made up your mind. I understand.
"Thank you, ma'am, for your--"
Then I'll kill Kotomi.
"Mistress? What are you doing?
When Kurarayan became unusually agitated, Misery gave an ugly smile.
"Do you think I didn't expect you to resist me? I'm not that stupid. I have orders to take Kotomi while you are in this house.
"--Ma'am!"
Kotomi is already in my possession.
How could you do such a thing? I'm sure Mizuki's at the mansion.
Think about it. Who arranged the servants for you when you were knighted and set up your house?
"--!"
Yes, that's me. Some of the servants are loyal to the Michel family.
"You're going to go that ...... far, sir?"
Misery laughs at the trembling Kurando's voice, saying it is natural.
I would do anything for Julian. "I would do anything for Julien, even if he is a court magician, even if he is using a sword saint," she said. Now choose. Your life or Samuel Scheidt's?
"--that."
"I'm telling you, if you cause me any more discomfort, it won't be enough to kill Kotomi. I'll make you regret being born a woman. Yes, I'll do the same to Mizuki. She won't be able to use her sword, her pride and joy, now that her sister is trapped.
"Mistress!"
"Kurando, you may be the best swordsman in the land. But you're naive. Too sweet. It doesn't matter if you're just as strong as you are. Hohohohohohohohoho!"
Kurando bites his lip.
We have no choice.
He clenches his fists tightly, even shedding a tear.
"Just so you know, don't try to cry to His Majesty. He may help you, but in the meantime I can at least humiliate your daughters. You will kill Samuel Scheidt of your own free will. You must not speak of your daughters being held captive."
"............"
"I am kind and I will give you one last chance to make it right. Come on, Kurator. Kill Samuel Scheidt.
Kurando had no choice but to obey.
He was tempted to slay Misery right then and there, but since he had no way to confirm that his daughter had really been captured, he had no choice but to do her bidding.
Just the thought of my daughters being deprived of their dignity as women - it makes my blood run cold.
（Samuel, Lise, I am sorry. I can't go against you, Misery.)
For the sake of my daughters, I will kill Sam.
He had no other choice, even though he knew it would break his beloved Lise's heart.
"Yes, sir."
Kurando bit his lip and gave a sob-like reply.
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In the residential area where the nobles live, a woman's shrill voice echoed in the streets.
The woman was Missalie Michel, the Countess of Michel.
She is in her mid-fifties, wearing a dress that is not very elegant, and waving a fan around.
In front of Misery, Amamiya Kurando, the sword saint, is kneeling and hanging his head.
"Kurando!"
"Yes, ma'am."
In the office of the Michel family, Misery, trembling with anger, glares at Kurarayan from above.
"My little Julien has been treated so badly by some kid named Samuel Scheidt!"
"--I guess you're right."
"All the restorative wizards I've sent to help you were not worth it. My son is having difficulty functioning as a man, let alone leading a normal life."
"I'm sorry."
"Of course, Purple Magnolias refused to treat Julian! If you take away the cure from that woman, what is left?
Kurando sighed, oblivious to Misery's hysterical cries.
He had already heard that the first seat of the court wizard, Shi-Len, had refused to heal the injured Julien Michel.
The reason for this is also roughly understood.
Sam, whom Mokuren had intended to become the son-in-law of her granddaughter Hualien, had been the target of an attempt on his life. He even told her that he was going to make her his wife.
Of course, he himself and the other members of the family have not been informed of such a plan.
In other words, he thought that by killing Sam, he could have all the women around him.
Frankly, it was a story that made me question his sanity.
As a result, Magnolia, who loves her granddaughter dearly, refused to treat Julian.
If she had treated him, he might not have lost his daily life as well as his male functions. For this reason, Misery's anger was tremendous.
However, Kurando wonders how she could have so brazenly asked him to treat her.
"Kurando. You are indebted to my family and to your father who was the previous head of the family. Isn't that right?
"Yes."
"It was my father who helped you when you were a swordsman from the Land of the Rising Sun, who had come to the continent and was in dire need of food.
"I have never forgotten my debt to my predecessor."
Mendes, the previous head of the Countess Michel family, was a wonderful human being.
He was not the only one who saved my life.
He supported an orphanage for children who had lost their relatives due to the war, and he frequently served food to those who were in need.
There are so many people who respected Mendez.
Unfortunately, his daughter Misery and grandson Julian, who took over the head of the family after the death of Mendes, were the complete opposite of the previous head of the family.
Perhaps because they were pampered by those who adored Mendes, they mistakenly thought that they were special and became conceited.
Because of this, the people who adored Mendez have now left him.
Even now, the only people who feel indebted to the Countess Michel and follow her are the Kurarayans.
Even so, Kurando did everything he could to keep Julien from becoming distorted.
He taught him the sword, taught him morals, and was sometimes harsh with him.
Julian adored Kurando and grew up straight - or so he thought.
"You've done well. You became friends with His Majesty and were given the title of Sword Saint. You're a nobleman now. But that's all because my father helped you. Isn't that right?"
"No, sir. It's all thanks to the previous master.
"Then isn't it time to return the favor?"
At Misery's words, Kurando looked up.
"As requested by your wife, I will inform the royal court of Mr. Julian as the heir to the title of Sword Saint."
"No, I'm not. No, I'm not saying that. It's a given that Julian will become a saint. What you've been given is ours too. It's only natural that you should give it back to us.
Then what?
Kill Samuel Scheidt.
"...... that, that..."
I had a bad feeling about this from the moment I was summoned.
Kurando has his own feelings about Julian. He was an honest boy when he was a child, but his mother's distorted upbringing has gradually changed him without his knowledge.
He did not realize it when he married Lise, one of his favorite disciples. At that time, Julien's true nature was already distorted, but he hid it well from Kurando. But I never thought that he would do such a thing to Lise when they were married.
I regretted that I had given Lise my blessing even once.
And to top it all off, he was going to touch my daughter.
If it had not been for Mendez's grandson, I would have kept him away from the dojo.
The reason why he did not, or could not, is because of his debt to the previous master, Mendes, and because he had once loved her as a disciple.
At the time of his death, Mendes told Kurando to take care of his remaining family.
Kurata has done his best to fulfill his benefactor's wishes, even if it was in a foolish way.
Many times, he has asked Misery to change her attitude toward people around her so that Mendes would not mourn in the afterlife.
However, she never accepted them.
There was not much that Kurarayan could do.
He is indebted to Mendes. Misery has known her since she was a young girl, and Julien has loved her since she was a child.
But that does not mean that he can kill Sam.
He has no reason to cut himself.
"You can do it, can't you? You may be touted as the most powerful wizard in the land, but you are just a child. As a wizard-killer, you have taken the lives of many wizards, so it should be easy for you to take their lives.
"...... He's my apprentice's fiancée."
"I don't like that either!"
Misery shouted at him and threw a fan at him.
The fan hit Kurando on the forehead and blood flowed.
"That pupil of yours must be that Lieselotte! How sad it must have been for Julien to unilaterally divorce a stone woman who couldn't even have children, even though he gave her to him as a wife! That alone is infuriating, but the bad things the Walkers say about my house have caused all the nobles who had a relationship with me to leave!"
People are leaving because of what Misery and Julien have said and done, but she refuses to admit it.
She was convinced that Count Walker was behind it.
What have I done?
"Mistress Lise is under house arrest. She has suffered."
"Don't be ridiculous! I was just trying to keep my ill-performing wife out of the house! Lieselotte, what are you doing after divorcing Julian, and now you say you're engaged!"
Spit flying, Misery keeps yelling.
"And your fiancée has harmed my beautiful son!"
"But, madam."
All you have to do is shut up and do what I say!"
Kurando was about to say that Julian had tried to kill Sam, but was interrupted by an angry voice and held his tongue.
He would not listen to him anyway.
He thinks that it might have been Misery's idea to kill Sam before that.
She had known Misery for a long time, and only the previous head of the family could admonish her for this.
"You know what I mean. Julian will recover and become the successor of the saint. We have to get rid of anyone who stands in our way while we still can. I would do anything for my son's future!
In fact, Misery has done exactly what she said she would do.
It was because of Misery's words that Julian was chosen as one of the successors of the storehouse.
Otherwise, his daughter, Mizuki, would have been chosen as his successor by now.
Julian is not capable enough to be the successor.
In simple terms, he is not even half as skilled as Liese, his former wife.
As a swordsman, he is average at best. At best, he's a lesser swordsman.
But Julian, who was spoiled from childhood, has no doubt that he will be able to obtain the title of Sword Saint that he has always wanted under his mother's command.
Mizuki was supposed to be the heir to the title of Sword Sage, but on second thought, there was no need to force her to take over the title.
She wanted her daughter to live more freely.
I don't want her to live her life bound by the title of sword saint.
That's why I accepted Misery's proposal.
"When Julian becomes a sword saint, marry your daughter and make her the head of the Amemiya clan.
"--Wait!"
Kurando did not agree to Misery's order.
"You promised me that Mizuki would stay out of this! I want my daughter to live free! Please! Please don't do that!"
"What are you talking about? My son says he likes your daughter, so you owe it to him to give her to him willingly! Or are you offering me your weaker daughter?"
"Mistress!"
"...... at all. If you don't like the idea of a big-hearted Julien accepting a little girl of foreign blood, then we'll leave you alone. Fine, do what you want with my daughter. But kill Samuel Scheidt. That's the one thing I won't compromise."
The warehouseman looks bitter.
He is not willing to give up Sam no matter what.
"I will make Samuel Scheidt dead and his son a saint. And I will forgive you. I do not want your daughter. Is that clear?"
"............"
"Kurando? Answer me."
"But..."
"Well, here's what we'll do. I'll do you one last favor for all your loyalty. I have no intention of giving you any more favors. If you understand, then answer me.
"............"
"...... Kurando!"
I can't do it.
Why, what?
Kurando couldn't bring himself to kill Sam.
He couldn't take a hold of the pleasant boy who had offered to be Kotomi's mentor.
Above all, he could not take away the boy he loved from Liese.
"I cannot kill you, Samuel. Please forgive me."
"--Huh. Kurando's always been stubborn. You never change your mind once you've made up your mind. I understand.
"Thank you, ma'am, for your--"
Then I'll kill Kotomi.
"Mistress? What are you doing?
When Kurarayan became unusually agitated, Misery gave an ugly smile.
"Do you think I didn't expect you to resist me? I'm not that stupid. I have orders to take Kotomi while you are in this house.
"--Ma'am!"
Kotomi is already in my possession.
How could you do such a thing? I'm sure Mizuki's at the mansion.
Think about it. Who arranged the servants for you when you were knighted and set up your house?
"--!"
Yes, that's me. Some of the servants are loyal to the Michel family.
"You're going to go that ...... far, sir?"
Misery laughs at the trembling Kurando's voice, saying it is natural.
I would do anything for Julian. "I would do anything for Julien, even if he is a court magician, even if he is using a sword saint," she said. Now choose. Your life or Samuel Scheidt's?
"--that."
"I'm telling you, if you cause me any more discomfort, it won't be enough to kill Kotomi. I'll make you regret being born a woman. Yes, I'll do the same to Mizuki. She won't be able to use her sword, her pride and joy, now that her sister is trapped.
"Mistress!"
"Kurando, you may be the best swordsman in the land. But you're naive. Too sweet. It doesn't matter if you're just as strong as you are. Hohohohohohohohoho!"
Kurando bites his lip.
We have no choice.
He clenches his fists tightly, even shedding a tear.
"Just so you know, don't try to cry to His Majesty. He may help you, but in the meantime I can at least humiliate your daughters. You will kill Samuel Scheidt of your own free will. You must not speak of your daughters being held captive."
"............"
"I am kind and I will give you one last chance to make it right. Come on, Kurator. Kill Samuel Scheidt.
Kurando had no choice but to obey.
He was tempted to slay Misery right then and there, but since he had no way to confirm that his daughter had really been captured, he had no choice but to do her bidding.
Just the thought of my daughters being deprived of their dignity as women - it makes my blood run cold.
（Samuel, Lise, I am sorry. I can't go against you, Misery.)
For the sake of my daughters, I will kill Sam.
He had no other choice, even though he knew it would break his beloved Lise's heart.
"Yes, sir."
Kurando bit his lip and gave a sob-like reply.
In the residential area where the nobles live, a woman's shrill voice echoed in the streets.The woman was Missalie Michel, the Countess of Michel.She is in her mid-fifties, wearing a dress that is not very elegant, and waving a fan around.In front of Misery, Amamiya Kurando, the sword saint, is kneeling and hanging his head."Kurando!""Yes, ma'am."In the office of the Michel family, Misery, trembling with anger, glares at Kurarayan from above."My little Julien has been treated so badly by some kid named Samuel Scheidt!""--I guess you're right.""All the restorative wizards I've sent to help you were not worth it. My son is having difficulty functioning as a man, let alone leading a normal life.""I'm sorry.""Of course, Purple Magnolias refused to treat Julian!If you take away the cure from that woman, what is left?Kurando sighed, oblivious to Misery's hysterical cries.He had already heard that the first seat of the court wizard, Shi-Len, had refused to heal the injured Julien Michel.The reason for this is also roughly understood.Sam, whom Mokuren had intended to become the son-in-law of her granddaughter Hualien, had been the target of an attempt on his life. He even told her that he was going to make her his wife.Of course, he himself and the other members of the family have not been informed of such a plan.In other words, he thought that by killing Sam, he could have all the women around him.Frankly, it was a story that made me question his sanity.As a result, Magnolia, who loves her granddaughter dearly, refused to treat Julian.If she had treated him, he might not have lost his daily life as well as his male functions. For this reason, Misery's anger was tremendous.However, Kurando wonders how she could have so brazenly asked him to treat her."Kurando. You are indebted to my family and to your father who was the previous head of the family. Isn't that right?"Yes.""It was my father who helped you when you were a swordsman from the Land of the Rising Sun, who had come to the continent and was in dire need of food."I have never forgotten my debt to my predecessor."Mendes, the previous head of the Countess Michel family, was a wonderful human being.He was not the only one who saved my life.He supported an orphanage for children who had lost their relatives due to the war, and he frequently served food to those who were in need.There are so many people who respected Mendez.Unfortunately, his daughter Misery and grandson Julian, who took over the head of the family after the death of Mendes, were the complete opposite of the previous head of the family.Perhaps because they were pampered by those who adored Mendes, they mistakenly thought that they were special and became conceited.Because of this, the people who adored Mendez have now left him.Even now, the only people who feel indebted to the Countess Michel and follow her are the Kurarayans.Even so, Kurando did everything he could to keep Julien from becoming distorted.He taught him the sword, taught him morals, and was sometimes harsh with him.Julian adored Kurando and grew up straight - or so he thought."You've done well. You became friends with His Majesty and were given the title of Sword Saint. You're a nobleman now. But that's all because my father helped you. Isn't that right?""No, sir. It's all thanks to the previous master."Then isn't it time to return the favor?"At Misery's words, Kurando looked up."As requested by your wife, I will inform the royal court of Mr. Julian as the heir to the title of Sword Saint.""No, I'm not. No, I'm not saying that. It's a given that Julian will become a saint. What you've been given is ours too. It's only natural that you should give it back to us.Then what?Kill Samuel Scheidt."...... that, that..."I had a bad feeling about this from the moment I was summoned.Kurando has his own feelings about Julian. He was an honest boy when he was a child, but his mother's distorted upbringing has gradually changed him without his knowledge.He did not realize it when he married Lise, one of his favorite disciples. At that time, Julien's true nature was already distorted, but he hid it well from Kurando. But I never thought that he would do such a thing to Lise when they were married.I regretted that I had given Lise my blessing even once.And to top it all off, he was going to touch my daughter.If it had not been for Mendez's grandson, I would have kept him away from the dojo.The reason why he did not, or could not, is because of his debt to the previous master, Mendes, and because he had once loved her as a disciple.At the time of his death, Mendes told Kurando to take care of his remaining family.Kurata has done his best to fulfill his benefactor's wishes, even if it was in a foolish way.Many times, he has asked Misery to change her attitude toward people around her so that Mendes would not mourn in the afterlife.However, she never accepted them.There was not much that Kurarayan could do.He is indebted to Mendes. Misery has known her since she was a young girl, and Julien has loved her since she was a child.But that does not mean that he can kill Sam.He has no reason to cut himself."You can do it, can't you?You may be touted as the most powerful wizard in the land, but you are just a child. As a wizard-killer, you have taken the lives of many wizards, so it should be easy for you to take their lives."...... He's my apprentice's fiance.""I don't like that either!"Misery shouted at him and threw a fan at him.The fan hit Kurando on the forehead and blood flowed."That pupil of yours must be that Lieselotte!How sad it must have been for Julien to unilaterally divorce a stone woman who couldn't even have children, even though he gave her to him as a wife!That alone is infuriating, but the bad things the Walkers say about my house have caused all the nobles who had a relationship with me to leave!"People are leaving because of what Misery and Julien have said and done, but she refuses to admit it.She was convinced that Count Walker was behind it.What have I done?"Mistress Lise is under house arrest. She has suffered.""Don't be ridiculous!I was just trying to keep my ill-performing wife out of the house!Lieselotte, what are you doing after divorcing Julian, and now you say you're engaged!"Spit flying, Misery keeps yelling."And your fiance has harmed my beautiful son!""But, madam."All you have to do is shut up and do what I say!"Kurando was about to say that Julian had tried to kill Sam, but was interrupted by an angry voice and held his tongue.He would not listen to him anyway.He thinks that it might have been Misery's idea to kill Sam before that.She had known Misery for a long time, and only the previous head of the family could admonish her for this."You know what I mean. Julian will recover and become the successor of the saint. We have to get rid of anyone who stands in our way while we still can. I would do anything for my son's future!In fact, Misery has done exactly what she said she would do.It was because of Misery's words that Julian was chosen as one of the successors of the storehouse.Otherwise, his daughter, Mizuki, would have been chosen as his successor by now.Julian is not capable enough to be the successor.In simple terms, he is not even half as skilled as Liese, his former wife.As a swordsman, he is average at best. At best, he's a lesser swordsman.But Julian, who was spoiled from childhood, has no doubt that he will be able to obtain the title of Sword Saint that he has always wanted under his mother's command.Mizuki was supposed to be the heir to the title of Sword Sage, but on second thought, there was no need to force her to take over the title.She wanted her daughter to live more freely.I don't want her to live her life bound by the title of sword saint.That's why I accepted Misery's proposal."When Julian becomes a sword saint, marry your daughter and make her the head of the Amemiya clan."--Wait!"Kurando did not agree to Misery's order."You promised me that Mizuki would stay out of this!I want my daughter to live free!Please!Please don't do that!""What are you talking about?My son says he likes your daughter, so you owe it to him to give her to him willingly!Or are you offering me your weaker daughter?""Mistress!""...... at all. If you don't like the idea of a big-hearted Julien accepting a little girl of foreign blood, then we'll leave you alone. Fine, do what you want with my daughter. But kill Samuel Scheidt. That's the one thing I won't compromise."The warehouseman looks bitter.He is not willing to give up Sam no matter what."I will make Samuel Scheidt dead and his son a saint. And I will forgive you. I do not want your daughter. Is that clear?""............""Kurando?Answer me.""But...""Well, here's what we'll do. I'll do you one last favor for all your loyalty. I have no intention of giving you any more favors. If you understand, then answer me."............""...... Kurando!"I can't do it.Why, what?Kurando couldn't bring himself to kill Sam.He couldn't take a hold of the pleasant boy who had offered to be Kotomi's mentor.Above all, he could not take away the boy he loved from Liese."I cannot kill you, Samuel. Please forgive me.""--Huh. Kurando's always been stubborn. You never change your mind once you've made up your mind. I understand."Thank you, ma'am, for your--"Then I'll kill Kotomi."Mistress?What are you doing?When Kurarayan became unusually agitated, Misery gave an ugly smile."Do you think I didn't expect you to resist me?I'm not that stupid. I have orders to take Kotomi while you are in this house."--Ma'am!"Kotomi is already in my possession.How could you do such a thing? I'm sure Mizuki's at the mansion.Think about it. Who arranged the servants for you when you were knighted and set up your house?"--!"Yes, that's me. Some of the servants are loyal to the Michel family."You're going to go that ...... far, sir?"Misery laughs at the trembling Kurando's voice, saying it is natural.I would do anything for Julian. "I would do anything for Julien, even if he is a court magician, even if he is using a sword saint," she said. Now choose. Your life or Samuel Scheidt's?"--that.""I'm telling you, if you cause me any more discomfort, it won't be enough to kill Kotomi. I'll make you regret being born a woman. Yes, I'll do the same to Mizuki. She won't be able to use her sword, her pride and joy, now that her sister is trapped."Mistress!""Kurando, you may be the best swordsman in the land. But you're naive. Too sweet. It doesn't matter if you're just as strong as you are. Hohohohohohohohoho!"Kurando bites his lip.We have no choice.He clenches his fists tightly, even shedding a tear."Just so you know, don't try to cry to His Majesty. He may help you, but in the meantime I can at least humiliate your daughters. You will kill Samuel Scheidt of your own free will. You must not speak of your daughters being held captive.""............""I am kind and I will give you one last chance to make it right. Come on, Kurator. Kill Samuel Scheidt.Kurando had no choice but to obey.He was tempted to slay Misery right then and there, but since he had no way to confirm that his daughter had really been captured, he had no choice but to do her bidding.Just the thought of my daughters being deprived of their dignity as women - it makes my blood run cold.Samuel, Lise, I am sorry. I can't go against you, Misery.For the sake of my daughters, I will kill Sam.He had no other choice, even though he knew it would break his beloved Lise's heart."Yes, sir."Kurando bit his lip and gave a sob-like reply.
