The Lazy Genius of the Duke - Chapter 217



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The Lazy Genius of the Duke’s Family (217)

What you need is a welcome gift (2)

“master.”

“thank you.”

Instead of the servants working at the Benio mansion, Hayley put down her teacup. She had decided to leave the housekeeping to Hayley’s mother, Julia, and she wanted it.

Having tried almost everything to raise Hayley, she quickly took control of the servants at Benio’s mansion.

Haley offered herself as Benio’s maid. She said she didn’t have to, but Benio had no choice but to nod when she said it would make her feel better.

“There’s not much to treat you to.”

Viscount Galton drank the tea in his cup in silence. Benio stared at Viscount Galton. It was to find out why Galton, who was no different from his enemy, had come to see him.

“so.”

Benio put down his glass.

“I think it’s time to get to the main point.”

“Hasn’t our relationship been uncomfortable lately?”

“So?”

Viscount Galton nodded. Then Lord Tunon gestured. The Viscount’s knight came in carrying a heavy box.

“This is a gift in the spirit of reconciliation.”

“Make up.”

Galton is lying. The Viscount Galton and Benio have already crossed the river that cannot be crossed. Above all, they and Benio cannot coexist unless Lady Susanna’s ambition is broken.

You know that so well, yet you bring a gift as a gesture of reconciliation.

“Please open it.”

Viscount Galton gestured. Benio opened the box, which made a heavy sound. With a creaking sound, the box opened, and a flash of light poured into Benio’s eyes.

“Is it a gold bar?”

“Yes. I also included the Mithril Orb. I thought it would be helpful in running the Pinguis Village.”

“It seems that Count Galton is interested in my lands.”

Benio didn’t call it Pinguis Village on purpose. Benio called Pinguis Village his fief. After all, if Benio becomes a duke, all of it will become Benio’s fief.

That’s why Viscount Galton’s ears twitched.

“I was more concerned than interested.”

“Why?”

“His Majesty the Duke has given you a difficult task. Running a small village with a population of only 500 is more difficult than running a large estate.”

Galton was right. A small town with a population of 500 is basically a zero-base town with no existing infrastructure or talent.

“Junior is not equipped to help a young master like that. It hasn’t been long since he returned to his family.”

“So you watched?”

“yes.”

Galton completely hid his feelings. It was an unexpected side of him. It means that it is not something that just anyone can decide to support Majia and become the next real power in the dukedom.

Even Viscount Galton had a way with it, so he could have such ambitions.

“Since you said you would give it to me, I will gladly accept it. Thank you, Viscount.”

Galton never once called Benio his archduke. It meant that he had not yet surrendered. That was cute. If that level of rebellion was accompanied by the money that seemed to be at least 50,000 gold, Benio would be grateful.

Because I have no intention of being shaken even by someone like Galton.

“I couldn’t help but be amazed by your performance during this festival. I’m sure His Majesty the Duke would have been very pleased as well.”

“Yes, I did pretty well.”

Benio smiled. Benio was not humble. At least, he didn’t need to be in front of Galton.

“Honestly, you look much better. Than before.”

“Are you talking about the old days when you were a loser?”

“You seem to know, so I will keep my mouth shut.”

Viscount Galton smiled faintly. Benio took another sip of tea.

“I have received Viscount Galton’s sincerity. I believe there is room for improvement in our relationship in the future, so let’s continue our exchanges.”

“really.”

The moment Benio gave the order to evacuate guests, Viscount Galton changed the subject. This was the main point. Benio felt it instinctively.

“Now that the opportunity for improvement has opened up, I also have something to say to you, Your Majesty.”

“What is it?”

“Madame Josephine.”

If she is Madame Josephine, she is the legitimate wife of the Duke of Kepler. She is also the mother of the deceased former Archduke, Crito.

“Beware of some people.”

“Lady Josephine?”

Viscount Galton nodded. But then he closed his mouth as if that was all. Benio thought for a moment and then nodded.

“I will keep that in mind. Thank you, Your Highness.”

“Yes, your highness.”

“Yes. Please send the upper ranks to the village of Pingus. I am willing to discuss the Balmosu in return for giving me the information.”

Viscount Galton’s eyes widened. He had not expected that he would discuss a deal with Balmosu. Benio laughed.

“The Kepler family is a family of merchants. For merchants, past favors can be overturned in an instant. For this reason, if the Viscount pays a sufficient price, then there is no reason why they would not be able to make a deal.”

Viscount Galton thought for a moment, then nodded to Benio.

“Excellent, Master Benio. Then, as you said, I will send the messenger as soon as possible.”

“I hope your journey back is peaceful.”

Benio saw off Viscount Galton. The carriage in which Viscount Galton was riding moved away. Benio scratched the bottom of his chin as he watched the carriage in which he was riding move away.

“Bernanke.”

Swish.

Bernanke appeared from the darkness. But the moment Bernanke appeared, Benio felt a movement behind him, and then Haley appeared.

“Your Highness!”

“oh.”

Haley was reacting to Bernanke’s hiding. Haley has no aura, no magic, no divine power. But the instincts that lie dormant in her blood reacted.

“are you okay.”

“Yes. Okay.”

Haley’s figure disappeared. Benio found Bernanke staring at Haley.

“Are you interested?”

“Did you plan on leaving it to me?”

“That’ll be later.”

Bernanke bowed his head at Benio’s words. It was the first time Bernanke, who had been thoroughly trained in the net, had asked a question other than the one he had asked.

That must mean that Bernanke was also surprised when he saw Haley.

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“Find out what happened between Viscount Galton and the Tobias family.”

“There is no need to find out.”

“why?”

Benio looked at Bernanke as if he was surprised. Then Bernanke answered immediately.

“Rumors are rife within the duchy that the Galtons are after the Tobias family’s copper mines.”

“Copper mine?”

The Tobias family is one of the most powerful families among the Eight Houses. However, while the Galton family swallowed up the Shiver family and secured the Zimzak family as an ally, the Tobias family declined with the death of their eldest son, Kritto, and the power of the two became equal.

In addition to the Upper House, the Tobias family was known to possess rich mineral resources within the Tobias Viscounty, the copper mines being the largest of which.

But that means the Galton family is looking down on it.

“It is known that more than 30% of the Tobias family’s annual income comes from copper mines.”

“But how did the Galton family come to see it? The Tobias family must have guarded it thoroughly.”

“It is said that the Geseng family sold their share of the copper mine to the Galton family.”

“The Geseng family?”

The Geseng family is an old ally of the Tobia family. The relationship between the two families was famously close, but the Geseng family is said to have betrayed the Tobia family.

“I see.”

“What is the matter with you?”

“Galton told me to be careful of Lady Josephine. He seemed to want me to have a conflict with the Tobias family. I’m sure he told them the same thing when he got to them.”

The Tobias family would have visited with the goal of improving relations and said the same thing. And since Lady Josephine could not accept the death of her eldest son and was hostile to Benio, it would not have been difficult to agitate her.

“Galton used his head well.”

This is an opponent to whom the truth will not work. The moment Benio ascended to the throne, he became an enemy of Lady Josephine.

“Who is the head of the Tobias family?”

“He is in a sickbed.”

The head of the Tobia family, Manic Tobia, was sick in bed, so Lady Josephine was effectively acting as regent.

“Bernanke. I heard that Mrs. Susanna has become quite close to Mrs. Josephine. Do you visit often?”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“Lady Susanna covered Lady Josephine’s eyes.”

Lady Josephine’s eyes were blinded by the mother’s rage at losing her son. Lady Susanna was there to support her.

“You’re trying to get a piece of the action.”

It is a scheme to make Benio and the Tobia family fight, and for the Galton family to gain profit in the process. The problem is that even if Benio knew about it, Lady Josephine is not ready to listen to Benio.

“Still, I guess I should at least try to see Madame Josephine. Put in the chimney.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

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“The lady said she is not feeling well and cannot meet you.”

“Okay.”

Benio turned away at the gate. He was turned away. He went to see Madame Josephine in person after putting the pipe in her mouth, but he was turned away.

There is no reason why you shouldn’t be able to enter if you force yourself to do so. Strictly speaking, it was natural for children to greet their parents even if they were not related by blood.

But Madame Josephine didn’t even show up for breakfast, meaning she didn’t want to see Benio face to face.

“Let me speak to Your Majesty.”

Chris stepped in for Benio. Benio explained Galton’s plan to Chris. But Benio shook his head.

“You are not the one to interfere.”

“You are a cool-headed person.”

“I think the Archduke would think that he should resolve this to some extent.”

Benio stroked his chin. Galton’s scheme was exquisite. It couldn’t have come from Galton’s head. Benio thought of the person who was standing right next to Galton.

“You said it was a fried chicken dish?”

“Yes, my lord.”

“If I have Mr. Bollito, does Galton have Mr. Tunon?”

Benio looked back at the firmly closed door and spoke to Chris.

“I think I need to meet with the Tunong Hoonjak.”

“I will make an appointment.”

Benio’s eyes sparkled and shone.

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“My lord.”

Tunon bowed to Viscount Galton. When Galton gestured, Tunon carefully raised his upper body and spoke to Viscount Galton.

“I received a message from the second young master.”

“Beni?”

A deep sneer hung in Galton’s eyes.

“He’s not stupid. He must have realized that I was cornered in an alley.”

“We must finish it before the second young master arrives at Pinguis Village.”

Duke of Tunon tackled Viscount Galton’s attitude as if he had won everything. It was because of Bollito.

“Is it because of that Bollito thing?”

“The reason the second lord has changed, in my opinion, is because of Bollito. It’s the difference between having a head and not having one.”

“I guess I need to blow some more wind into Madame Josephine.”

Tunong Hoonjak bowed his head. That was what he meant.

“Send a letter to Death Valley to urge them. If you’ve got the money, you’ll have to move quickly.”

“I will do so, my lord.”

The thing that all nobles, royalty, and the royal family fear most is the assassin. Power is not shared even between parents and children, so you never know when or where a hidden sword might fly.

Because of this, countless assassination plots were secretly planned and carried out in the aristocratic society. It is said that half of the deaths of nobles known to the world were due to assassination.

The most famous of these is Death Valley.

They are called the Valley of Death, and it is not known how many assassins there are or how many assassination requests they have succeeded in so far.

But one thing was certain.

It is said that there has never been a failure in requesting an assassination there. However, not just anyone can place a request in Death Valley, but Viscount Galton spent a huge amount of money to establish a connection there.

“Tell Breeze not to make a mistake. I’m the one introducing you to Death Valley, so I need to get paid for the introduction.”

“Yes, my lord.”

Viscount Galton rarely suffers losses. He planned to use the huge amount of money he had invested in Death Valley to increase the commission from Lady Josephine by using a fake assassin named Breeze.

“That guy Benio. He must be quite upset. He has no one to meet him.”

“We will arrange for the raid to take place as soon as we leave Casa Kepler.”

“Okay.”

Duke Tuyen bowed his head and left. Viscount Galton raised his wine glass while looking down at the view of Casa Kepler outside the window.

Blood-red wine sloshed in the glass. It must have been Benio’s blood, and the corners of Viscount Galton’s mouth split open in a grin.

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