Surviving With An Sss Rank Inventory

Chapter 112

Surviving With An Sss-Rank Inventory Chapter 112

Episode 112:

Rattle – Rattle –

“Please get off.”

The carriage carrying Dio and his group came to a halt, shaking greatly.

Currently, Dio, who had been recuperating for several days, was on his way to meet Dalimus when he called him.

Although they had to move quite a bit from the mansion they were living in, Dio and the others were able to quickly get to his location because the head of the family personally sent a carriage.

“Ah, my butt hurts.”

“…How can you ride a luxury carriage if your butt hurts? “Aren’t you fat because you’ve been lying down and eating cake?”

“Someone gained weight!”

Ignoring the bickering companions, Dio looked closely at the wheels of the carriage that had not traveled that far and then raised his head at the sight of someone.

“hello. “It is an honor to serve you at the duke’s command.”

Dio’s eyes lit up at the sight of the chamberlain smiling kindly.

Because this is someone you know well.

‘He’s the guy who was assisting the bastard Lennon.’

The time when the player comes into contact with the Bertio family is later than the present.

So, Dio is seeing Dalimus for the first time, and the Bertio matriarch he sees is nothing but the bastard Lennon.

And the chamberlain who was assisting him had also met Dio many times.

‘The chamberlain remains the same, but Dalimus will soon hand over the position of head of the family.’

Even though I haven’t seen Dalimus in person in the game, I’ve heard stories about him.

From the chamberlain right in front of you.

One-pointed swordsmanship.

A single-minded swordsman who is only interested in swordsmanship.

A swordsman strong enough to be ranked among the top five in the empire.

It was said that since he only knew the sword, he entrusted politics and internal administration to the chamberlain.

I heard that in addition to the chamberlain, there were excellent aides and the duchess on their behalf, so it wasn’t that big of a problem…

‘There’s not even a year difference between the game and now. Dalimus died in the meantime.’

Going forward, we need to deepen our relationship with Bertio.

In such a situation, it is best for Dalimus to remain as the head of the family for a long time or for Ates to become the head of the family.

The situation is such that it is necessary to prevent the eldest son, Zenon, from becoming the next head of the family.

But Dio wasn’t too worried.

‘I know how he died. I’ll have to think about how to get it.’

While I was thinking, I heard the chamberlain’s voice.

“Please follow me.”

“Ah yes.”

Dio and his companions followed behind the chamberlain who guided Dalimus.

The reason Dalimus called was to officially recognize Ox’s contribution and reward him for it.

‘It’s compensation… I’ll take it if you give it to me, but I don’t really need anything financially.’

Money and items are not all you can get from Bertio.

‘Then do you think that would be good?’

* * *

“okay. “You had a hard time coming.”

Currently, the only person Dalimus recommends to sit down is Dio, who represents the group.

“no. “Thanks to you for sending the carriage, we are here.”

Dio entered the luxurious living room and sat on the chair facing Dalimus, who was at the head of the table.

And the chamberlain who guided Dio did not leave the room, but stood next to Dalimus as if assisting him.

This was what Dio expected.

If Dalimus lacks administrative skills, he will carry out his duties with one or two aides.

“Are you feeling okay?”

“Yes, thanks to your attention, it has improved a lot.”

Formal greetings began to be exchanged, and Dalimus immediately got to the point.

“I want to thank you for saving Ox and protecting my son. “Is there anything you want?”

“….”

Dio had already thought about what to say about the compensation.

“It’s compensation… I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want anything. “There are three things I want from the matriarch.”

“Hoo, three things.”

Dalimus looked surprised at Dio’s words.

The other person is the key that my mother mentioned.

Because of that, a preconceived notion was created that he would be special.

Dalimus knew that even if it was just empty words, the reward would be okay.

However, since greed is necessary to achieve great things, his request is not an action that cannot be understood.

Dalimus grinned, as if he liked Dio’s boldness in speaking without turning back.

“Tell me this. “I will do whatever the family can do.”

“…Duke.”

When Dalimus readily accepted the answer, the chamberlain tried to dissuade him.

“The mercenary in front of me has clearly done something great, but his identity is unclear. “I know the duke’s distribution is large, but I don’t think there’s any need to grant my request.”

The chamberlain’s elegant words pierced Dalimus’s ears.

You would think that a mercenary with no identity would ask for compensation without even knowing the subject.

There was certainly some truth in what the Chamberlain said.

Dio’s identity was simply that of a wandering mercenary.

Nevertheless, Dalimus did not conduct a deep investigation into his identity.

This is because only Dalimus knows that his identity is the key that Bertio’s mother had mentioned.

Since only he needs to know his identity, Dalimus cleared his throat and opened his mouth to the chamberlain.

“There is no need to worry about the author’s identity.”

“But…”

“I guarantee it. “I know the Chamberlain is worried about me, but please trust me this time.”

Dio was once again curious about the relationship between Calliope and Bertio, but now he focused on the task at hand and opened his mouth.

Dio’s three demands.

To summarize it:

First, Duke Bertio will rebuild Ox Village, which was damaged by the warlock, and cure the curse of those who were cursed.

The second request is to look favorably on the treatment of Ates, who left home.

Third, the movement of the warlocks may be a sign that the sealed demon king has been resurrected, so the eastern border should be strengthened further.

Dalimus, who heard all the demands, made an expression that he did not understand.

“Is this really everything you want?”

“This is more than enough.”

“Huh…”

Dalimus muttered, ‘As expected, my eyes were right,’ and pursed his lips as if proud.

This is the reaction Dio expected.

That’s because none of the three demands are compensation for yourself.

It makes too much sense to view this as compensation.

‘You probably think of him as someone with little greed and knowledge of honor.’

Dio, who caught the corner of Dalimus’s mouth twitching, also laughed to himself.

‘indeed. ‘I’m unmanned to the core.’

Dio didn’t just meet Dalimus with a sober mind.

Two days to recover before meeting him.

Meanwhile, Dio gathered as much information as he could about Dalimus.

Through the maids and guards who take care of him.

They said in unison:

Dalimus is a great warrior and especially adheres to the spirit of chivalry.

So Dio deliberately made a request that promoted the future without directly benefiting it.

If Bertio, who maintains the power of Ates, whom he is close with, and has a good relationship with, strengthens the eastern part, it will be of great help to Dio.

“The request you mentioned…there is no reason not to grant it. “That’s what I wanted to do from the beginning.”

“Duke!”

The moment Dalimus was about to accept, the chamberlain next to him urgently called the duke.

“Please reconsider again. “The author’s request is quite dangerous from the family’s perspective.”

“What does that mean?”

“There is no need for us to bear the burden of damage caused by warlocks. “If you make a formal request to the Luna Church, they will lend a hand.”

“…You mean the Luna Church?”

“Isn’t this author currently suspected of being a heretic by the Luna Church? Speaking of which, we must cooperate with the Luna Church for the future of our family.”

“Hmm…”

“I know very well that the Duke does not view the Luna Church favorably, but I think cooperation with the Luna Church is necessary even now.”

The mayor’s advice that changes are needed according to the situation.

Dalimus seemed to think about this for a moment.

I’m not thinking about the mayor’s opinion.

The existence of Calliope is known only to the head of Vertio.

And since she can’t tell the chamberlain the story passed down from her and her ancestors, she’s wondering what words to persuade him with.

Meanwhile, Dio watched the conversation between Dalimus and the chamberlain and quickly made up his mind.

‘He’s a tough opponent for a guy who only wields a sword.’

The chamberlain was a person of some status within the family.

That is why Dalimus also does not ignore his words.

‘In that case, I have no choice but to deal with it.’

Dio spoke to the Chamberlain on behalf of Dalimus, who seemed reluctant to think about complicated things.

“I guess the Duke family is having a hard time these days?”

“what? “What do you mean?”

“I had no idea what the financial status of the dukedom was. “I thought it would be easy for the most prestigious family in the East to agree to the conditions I mentioned.”

“…What kind of safety are you talking about? How dare you disrespect the dukedom? Rebuilding a small village and strengthening troops is an easy task. But I am against it because there is no need for it! The devil is being resurrected? under! “Where can you make such foolish remarks!”

The chamberlain was furious, thinking that Dio was insulting the dukedom.

Nevertheless, Dio leisurely opened his mouth again.

“is it so? I thought I was against it because I had no money. Or is it perhaps a waste?”

“what?”

* * *

The ‘old fox’ of the Bertio family.

This is the nickname the player gave the chamberlain.

Dio watched the Chamberlain closely from the beginning.

I don’t know what it is like now, but when he was next to Lennon, the chamberlain was a very greedy person.

The bastard matriarch who led the prestigious family of Bertio down the path of downfall.

And next to him is the chamberlain, who is aiming for the family’s enormous wealth.

Well…I don’t know what happened now, but Hans, a merchant who also coveted that wealth.

Dio was able to vividly remember the picture because he had always seen it when developing scenarios related to Bertio.

‘Still, it looks like you’re careful about your behavior in front of the head of the family. Actually, if Dalimus didn’t trust me, I wouldn’t have given him the position of chamberlain.’

Dio already knew that the chamberlain was a very cunning person.

Players didn’t like him very much because he was a man who freely expressed his greed on the back of the head of the family.

Dio just watched in silence as the chamberlain tried to persuade the head of the family with brilliant speech.

‘The three demands I mentioned will not be welcomed by you.’

Even though Dio is not directly given compensation, his request ultimately requires Bertio’s wealth to be spent externally.

The Chamberlain is a man who absolutely hates sharing Bertio’s wealth due to the actions of outsiders.

Because Bertio’s property is money that he manages directly, and he thinks that it is money that he will own someday.

But there was something the chamberlain did not know.

To him, Dio is a suspicious mercenary whose identity is unclear, but to the head of the family, he is not.

When the Duke directly asserted that there was no problem with Dio’s health, he was clearly embarrassed.

The chamberlain’s eyes trembled and he began to look at Dio with eyes that were different from the first time.

‘I guess things aren’t going as planned?’

Although they only exchanged a few words, Dio immediately understood how the chamberlain was treating the Duke Bertio.

The Chamberlain is a person who possesses the passive [Flexible Persuasion].

I know that he used that ability to lure those around him and steal the assets of the Bertio family little by little.

Dio made a laughable expression at the chamberlain, who was looking at him with a different look than before.

“The road to get there wasn’t very good. Even though I took the carriage they sent, it was really uncomfortable.”

“…What does that mean?”

“I should have known that the financial status of the dukedom was so bad that even the road to the lord’s castle was not properly maintained.”

“What about the road?”

Dalimus looked like he was hearing Dio’s words for the first time, and only then did he understand Dio’s intention.

‘You don’t want the money you were supposed to be wasting to go somewhere else, right?’

Then, what about the corruption and embezzlement that the mayor has committed so far on a large and small scale?

Once all of this is revealed, it will be easily resolved.

As expected, the mayor’s face turned pale.

Seeing that, Dio gave the chamberlain a leisurely smile.

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