Lee Han has hardly ever been fishing.
This applies to both past and present lives.
‘It was an expensive hobby.’
Fishing was a more expensive hobby than I thought.
Fishing rods are expensive, of course, but other equipment is also quite expensive, and renting a boat also costs money, and gas is not cheap.
So, fishing was a luxury hobby for Lee Han, and his thoughts did not change even after coming to this world.
No, rather, I thought that fishing might be the more expensive hobby in this world.
That would be true.
“… So, this is a private fishing ground… No, a private fish farm?”
“Yes, if you go fishing in a regular river or lake, you might get attacked or eaten by a monster fish. That’s why nobles make their own fish farms. However, unless you’re a wealthy person, you can’t make one. The management and upkeep costs, and even the cost of creating one, are all astronomical.”
“… … .”
“Is fishing that fun? I don’t understand why they even built fish farms to do it.”
“…I know.”
… I am still dumbfounded as I answer.
I’m wondering if this is the real money crap.
‘Is this seawater?’
The scent of the sea that even ordinary people can recognize, even if they don’t have a particularly sensitive sense of smell.
and….
“… Is that a dome?”
You can see some fish that are alive in the sea.
Fish like red sea bream and black sea bream, as well as squid and octopus, and even…!
Choaaaak!
“Wow, it’s a shark!”
“… … .”
…even raising sharks.
Lee Han was astonished to realize that this huge lake was actually an artificial ‘sea’.
‘I guarantee you that this is the only artificial sea like this.’
No matter how many other nobles may have created their own farms, they cannot compare to this one.
The artificial sea is a sea, but the fish species living there are also unusual.
There are probably quite a few that were airlifted directly from the sea and released.
‘Gold coins melt in real time, melt… .’
Lee Han was already fed up with the thought that the gold would melt by the second to maintain the fish farm that had built this pseudo-sea.
But it seems like there is still more to get tired of.
“Are you here, miss?”
“Oh, it’s Elsa.”
At the fish farm, or rather the fishing spot, countless servants were waiting in line.
There seemed to be at least a hundred maids and servants, and occasionally knights and soldiers could be seen.
It was as many as the total number of crew members responsible for all the luxury cruises I had ever seen in my past life, but it was surprising enough when you consider that they were all waiting for just one person.
“Hmm, there aren’t many employees today?”
“Your Majesty hates it when so many people move around unnecessarily.”
“Well, it’s a bit weird that 200 to 300 people move at a time.”
“However, considering the phase of the charge, my opinion is that it should move twice as much.”
“Hey, that’s not quite right.”
“Haha, is that so?”
“… … … .”
…what is this crazy conversation?
Lee Han felt somehow unfamiliar with the chick.
Would it make sense if I said that it felt like witnessing someone suddenly calling for a private plane, saying that it was their own car, when in fact they were just an ordinary next-door neighbor?
‘I feel this once again… .’
Lee Han shook his head, thinking that the world was truly unfair.
After passing dozens of servants like that.
“-You’re finally here.”
“… … .”
… I was able to see a familiar face.
A man who maintains a youthful and handsome appearance that makes it hard to imagine he is in his 50s, something I never wanted to see.
However, although he only had an outward appearance, he was actually a seasoned politician who was raising hundreds of snakes inside, and he was also a powerful man who would be second to none in the kingdom.
That kind of him.
“It’s been half a year since I’ve seen you, Knight Lee Han.”
“…Why are you burdening me by coming out in person?”
“Of course, shouldn’t the person who invited you show this much sincerity?”
“… … Because of that sincerity, they really stare at me.”
“It’s because my loyalty is excessive. You must understand.”
“… … .”
… welcomed Lee Han kindly, and Lee Han rarely broke out in a cold sweat.
‘I want to understand, but my whole body feels hot…’
From the moment the Duke greeted him, Lee Han thought as he greeted the hundred soldiers and knights who were radiating an intense aura.
… I wonder if it wouldn’t be wise to jump in now.
* * *
Duke Blake Vivienne de Galahad.
The one and only duke of the kingdom, the greatest swordsman in the kingdom, the successor to the greatest magic sword of all time, the greatest Galahad, etc.
He must be a person with a lot of fancy adjectives.
He is the noble of nobles, and there are even rumors that if you can have a conversation with him, your life will change… .
‘Some people even blow their entire fortune just to have a single conversation with this gentleman.’
Lee Han scratched his cheek as he recalled a rumor he had unintentionally learned.
Whether the rumors are true or not, it’s incredibly awkward to be in an unintentional situation with such a great big shot.
It may be the envy of others, but to him.
‘Ha, I just want to go home, eat, and sleep.’
It was just a really annoying time.
“Hmm, you’re having some ungodly thoughts.”
“…What are you talking about?”
“Don’t lie. You’re so good at reading facial expressions that it’s obvious.”
“… … .”
“You’re having strange thoughts again. You don’t have the ability to read minds.”
“… Have you ever learned the art of reading minds?”
“Ahaha! That would be really nice. Unfortunately, your expression is just too easy to read.”
“… Hmm.”
It seemed like he often talked about that with everyone he met.
It’s easy to read facial expressions.
‘Should I wear a mask or something?’
Just when he was about to lose his mind as the Duke had said, the Duke personally guided him.
“Okay, let’s sit down.”
“…?”
Before he could even begin to wonder why the Duke was personally guiding him, Lee Han blinked as he witnessed the luxurious fishing.
Chomp!
The female divers, or rather the haenam women, are catching seafood.
Crustaceans such as clams, oysters, and shrimp were coming up, and fishing rods were… .
“He’s a big guy.”
A fishing rod gilded, or rather made of real gold, produced an absurd spectacle of catching a huge tuna.
‘… If old Santiago saw this sight, wouldn’t he feel wronged?’
Lee Han, who was impressed by the old man’s struggle to catch tuna in the sea, was shocked by the idea of catching tuna in a fish farm.
No, where in the world is there a river where tuna live?
“Tuna. Have you ever had it?”
“Well, maybe once?”
“Huh? It must be hard to find inland, but you have experience, that’s good. Then you won’t have any trouble eating it, butler.”
“yes.”
“Bring it to me after dismantling it.”
“As you said.”
He handed over a tuna weighing easily over 300 kg with one hand, and the old man called the butler also caught it with one hand.
I thought he wasn’t just an ordinary butler, but a former knight who had mastered the art of gambling to a considerable degree.
However, the butler’s skills are not surprising… .
‘Has everyone here learned how to speculate?’
… because all of the Duke’s servants are not easy.
A considerable amount of energy was felt from everyone, from the maids to the servants and those doing odd jobs.
‘Even if you can’t do it, you’re a knight.’
In the case of soldiers in combat, it was no different than one against a hundred, and it would not be difficult to be knighted in any region right away.
Additionally, in the case of articles.
‘Are you also one of the top in red blood cell count?’
Among the eagles of Tristan, there are only those who can match the highest ranks.
In other words, it meant that there was an abundance of talented people who could become vice-captains or knight commanders.
‘Hey, those silver lions just turn into white cats?’
This was on a different level.
To put it in Taechang’s terms, the average power of the royal family, including the Silver Lion, is barely Lv. 4, while Galahad’s average power is Lv. 6.
Taechang said. The difference of one level is like the difference between a sparrow and an eagle, and if that is true… .
‘If it weren’t for Baltar, the royal family would have been devoured long ago.’
It occurred to him that the name of this country might change from Pendragon to Galahad at any moment, and Yihan understood why his older sister had been so wary of Galahad.
With such a powerful force, it is understandable that the royal family would be worried.
A series of surprising and unexpected experiences followed.
“The food is here, let’s eat.”
“… … .”
“It’s a delicacy that’s hard to find in the inland. You’d better eat it.”
“… It looks delicious, but the seating area is quite cramped.”
Even though there was a lot of delicious tuna and other seafood-filled carpaccio and ceviche, Lee Han still had no appetite.
That makes sense.
“I understand. It’s because your loyalty is excessive.”
The Duke’s servants would show hostility towards him whenever he showed kindness, and in this situation, I think Bob would go down very well.
“… In this situation, I can easily eat rice. … Oh, it’s going down well?”
“… You’re still so clever.”
Surprisingly, the meal prepared by the Duke was very delicious, and Lee Han ate the raw fish with great relish, regardless of whether they showed hostility or not.
‘Wow, this is what tuna tastes like!’
For reference, the only tuna he had ever eaten was the all-you-can-eat tuna, and since this was his first time eating raw tuna, he ate the sashimi like crazy.
Some might say that it was embarrassing to eat raw fish so freely and greedily in front of the Duke.
“Our instructor is truly blessed, isn’t he?”
[A man shouldn’t eat crunchy food. He should eat well like that!]
… The wizard chick and the ghost girl, whose bean pods were already properly peeled, simply enjoyed watching him eat well.
* * *
“This is tea. It will help with digestion.”
“I’m already done digesting it, so just give me some more cake. It’s delicious.”
“… If you want, I can give it to you when you leave?”
“That would be even better. Thank you, butler.”
“haha….”
The old man, who appeared to be the butler, nodded his head in embarrassment at his shameless remark.
Although he is shameless, he is well-mannered, so he is not unpleasant.
“… You must be popular with adults.”
Duke Blake, who barely touched the food, said in admiration.
It’s not unusual for someone to eat about 20 servings of seafood alone, but still eat cake and fruit.
“I’m a picky eater, so I don’t eat food prepared by others, but the Duke’s food suits my taste very well. The chef is very good.”
“… Our chef will be happy to hear that.”
Lee Han lied without even taking a breath.
He eats anything well.
Living as a slave, a mercenary, and a soldier, how could one be picky about food?
However, he was sincere when he said it was delicious.
‘It was the best meal of my life.’
This refers to the sum total of past lives.
‘As expected, if you have money and power, you can eat delicious food no matter what the times are.’
It was probably a luxurious lunch that he would never be able to eat again given his financial situation, and Lee Han was treated so extravagantly… .
“So, what do you ask of me that you are being so kind to me, Your Highness?”
“What does that mean?”
I wanted to get to the main point slowly.
“Whether it’s for the sake of it or not, there’s no reason Your Highness would show me favor without a reason. I don’t understand why he’s treating me to such a fancy meal.”
“Hmm, if you like me, maybe I can treat you to a meal?”
“Oh, that’s not it. There’s no way the Duke would call me for just that reason.”
“Oh, that’s why I think so.”
“Hmm, the people in power that I know well and the Duke are of a similar type…?”
“… … Are you evaluating me so arrogantly?”
“That’s an overinterpretation.”
Lee Han shrugged.
He wasn’t the kind of guy who would be rude to someone who had treated him to a delicious meal, but he felt like he could afford to be a little rude right now.
That would be true.
“Those in power are kind when they want something. In that sense, I think Your Majesty wants something from me right now.”
“… … .”
“Or else.”
Because it seemed like he was ‘A’ rather than ‘B’ today.
“… You, despite your appearance, are quite perceptive.”
“… … What’s wrong with me?”
“haha.”
“I was asking seriously….”
“I was definitely in a hurry.”
Duke Blake seemed to be reflecting on his attitude.
It is acknowledging that your body is hot enough to be hot.
And so.
“Yes, there are three things I would like to request. You don’t have to grant the other two, but I would like you to grant me one request.”
“…?”
“… Pierre, you said, the young inquisitor you have with you.”
“… … .”
“I wish you would hand that girl over to me.”
“… … .”
“…Why are you looking at me like that?”
“…Your Majesty, please reflect on your remarks.”
“Hmm? What’s strange?”
“… … .”
Just by looking at the remarks, don’t you know that they are the remarks of a criminal?
Lee Han was shocked, but then he met his eyes and realized.
Now that I look at it… .
‘This guy’s eyes are a bit dizzy too?’
The black guy is like that, and this guy is like that too, what’s wrong?
‘Why do you always say things like you’re going to kill someone so sweetly?’
Ugh… .
‘Red, that’s a real deal.’
… … Should we consider this kind of thing popular?
Indeed.
It couldn’t have been anything other than a murderous love triangle.
