Episode 108. Who are you?
The mansion was already teeming with a large number of nobles. The outside area, extending from the yard to the garden, was filled with people nodding their heads to each other.
Just by being in this position, they have proven their status. Whether it is through their achievements and accomplishments or by making proper use of their connections, they will eventually feel that they have become great enough to catch the eye of the royal family or the religious order.
People tend to replenish sugar when they do hard work. When their throat gets sore during a conversation, they want to hear kind words in return for their hard work, like chewing fruit.
The reason why people become arrogant is also for the simple reason of wanting to brag about the hardships they have endured.
This was also a place where they compared themselves and confirmed their ranking.
Even children will instinctively know that a party is not just a social gathering.
Among them, those who have simply gotten there by eating and drinking will not be able to adapt to the environment. There is a concern that they will act inconsiderately without realizing that they are not able to adapt.
In places where many people gather, there are bound to be such people. They were exactly that type.
“I never thought that the achievements Crowler left behind would be of help to us. Even rotten teeth are good for health.”
“It’s a bit unpleasant, but if it weren’t for the status they’ve built, I wouldn’t have set foot on this magnificent land.”
“But now it’s ours. No matter what anyone says… because it’s no different from what our Layeret built.”
“Well, Crowler and Layer are of the same blood anyway. Everything they have becomes ours.”
The man in the white suit with gold trim, with a lot of rings and expensive brooches, emphasizes luxury and is Athes Lairt.
Similarly, the woman wearing a gold tiara and circlet and a silver-shine dress and shoes is Anila Layatt.
The head of the Layert family, which was once a branch of the Crowler family but has now taken over its place, and his wife.
“For a long time, our Lairt has been unfairly neglected, overshadowed by the empty glory of the Crowlers. Despite unearthing old grimoires and carrying out mining projects, the only ones the Imperial Family has paid attention to are the Crowlers.”
Layert thought this was because they were not achieving anything.
It’s all because of the crawlers. They couldn’t find a simpler and more comfortable method.
On the other hand, the more I thought about it, the more my head started to split open. Their sweet thoughts, which they pretended not to know were facing reality, became increasingly worse.
Rather than ending with blaming others, they began to covet the power they possessed.
“Do you remember when those guys got kicked out?”
“Of course it’s vivid! Even though it was unexpected, I was really grateful that you caused such a series of major accidents!”
At some point, Crowler’s status fell and he even went down the path of decline. People flocked to take his place, seeking his wealth and power, but none of them had been eyeing him for as long as Layert had.
“We took it with our own strength. It’s because our efforts to always exploit their weaknesses have been rewarded.”
“Hehehe, thanks to you, not only have we been recognized by the royal family and Chainsilver, but our child’s admission to Alighieri has also been confirmed for next year.”
His wife, Anila, takes a glass of wine from the table. The polygonal tower of golden glasses adds sweetness to the taste.
However, when he saw the dolls of a man and a woman on the other side, he frowned and forgot the taste.
“That’s…”
“….”
Every time I looked, I saw disgusting people.
A man and woman who appear to be a couple and a child who appears to be a daughter are enjoying a meal together. They may seem like ordinary party attendees, but from Layert’s perspective, they were sensitive beings.
“I heard rumors, but… I never thought I’d actually be invited.”
“As expected, he was surviving by clinging to the backs of the Chain Silver family.”
Lotus, Scylla, and their daughter Amy were eating something together. They were eating common food that looked like a lump of rice.
It would be funny to hang out with these beggars and eat such cheap food at such a fancy event, but there were actually many strange aspects to the food.
“But where on earth did those rice balls come from?”
“It’s already nauseating to look at, but how can such trash lower the dignity of this baptism?”
Athes, whose fever was running high, grabbed one of the bodyguards and spoke to him.
“Who made that bowl of rice I see over there? I don’t see any on any of the other tables.”
The knight, with his shoulders tense as if he were welcoming his lord, spoke as he knew.
“It was made by someone who was invited just like you.”
“What?”
If you are invited, you can never criticize the knights or servants, because you have heard in advance that they have been educated to a level that is almost brainwashing.
It was clear that he was a rascal who was abusing it and ruining the kitchen. So I asked the knight his name.
“This is Radon Crawler.”
Crowler, the two of them lost their minds for a moment as the name came to mind. Then suddenly, it changed into an evil smile.
The Crowlers were all gathered together, and I wondered where my eldest son, Radon, had gone.
“Radon Crowler… you’re still as spoiled as ever. Where did that temper that used to torment our son go?”
“This is an opportunity. Who would like someone who eats such disgusting things that don’t suit them?”
They only blame the other children for their own mistakes… and they are plotting to shift the blame to someone else.
At that moment, the other nobles were also looking at Crowler with sidelong glances, as if wondering why he was eating something like that in such an important place.
If you use it well, you can cause great embarrassment. In this grand place…
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My arms felt like they were going to fall off. After making rice balls for an hour, I had no strength left in my hands.
As with any other restaurant, the kitchen was a place filled with heat. I was shocked to see the chefs come over and treat me like their boss after seeing me sweating profusely.
I told them not to worry because it wasn’t difficult at all…
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After all, he couldn’t fool himself.
Finally, I came out to the mansion garden where the cold wind was blowing and I felt refreshed as the heat had cooled down.
Of course, it was Angela who made it, but she made more because her family said they wanted to eat it. She achieved 50 by consuming magic power to increase her agility.
[Cooking Lv4]
‘Wow… Come to think of it, there’s a skill like this?’
A life skill that has been added while I was not looking. I can’t remember the last time I saw this. What level was I at that time?
“Thank you for your hard work. Here you go.”
“thanks.”
It was Jenny who offered me a glass as I sat on the cold chair. Not only that, there were other kids behind her.
Jenny in a blue dress with a flowing skirt and her hair tied up on one side with a floral-shaped ribbon.
Mary looks like a princess thanks to the pure white dress and silver tiara that suits her small body.
And even Crona, wearing a red dress and a lily flower headdress.
Another one of them was hiding behind them, his back turned as if something was burdensome.
“What are you doing, Ruska? Why don’t you come out?”
“Friend, you’re dressed so nicely, why are you hiding it?”
“Hey, don’t push!”
Ruska was pushed by them in a panic. Now she seemed to understand why she had gone out of her way to hide herself.
Her black hair, usually tied up in a ponytail, was loose and hanging down. Her black dress, which matched her color scheme, sparkled as if it were made of crystals.
Her originally sharp red eyes looked innocent and shy, and when combined with her black dress, she looked beautiful, like an angel with black wings.
“This is my first time wearing something like this…”
The moment I set foot in this place, I was destined to wear it at least once. I was able to somehow get away with wearing a school uniform, but that was within the acceptable range even for the common people. However, this kind of fancy dress felt very unfamiliar.
“how is it…?”
Ruska asked in a quiet and gentle voice. I asked, feeling confused.
“what?”
“Oh, what do you think?”
Ruska raised her voice as if she was cornered. It was a reaction that came out in anger and haste rather than confidence.
“You look like a vampire.”
“….”
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“Stop joking and answer properly.”
“Okay, don’t be mad.”
Ruska, who was about to rush to kill me because of the lie he had told just to tease me once. I felt an incredible aura from his words, and goosebumps ran down my spine for a moment.
But what should I say? If I say a fallen angel, they’ll react in a similar way, if I say an angel, they’ll be disappointed because it doesn’t match their image, and if I say a devil… they might really turn into a devil.
Then suddenly I realized who Ruska was among.
“You look like a nobleman.”
“…really?”
Ruska’s face turned red.
“Now that I hear it, that’s true! Even though we’re stuck between each other, I don’t feel awkward at all.”
Jenny steps in and fanns the flames. Not in a bad way, though, as Ruska looks on in a submissive manner.
“Even to me, he looks like he’s from a famous family. But that doesn’t mean it’s all good. Especially at banquet halls like this, there are people who go beyond just being friendly and try to get you to do something.”
Crona spoke as if he had experienced it firsthand. He could actually feel the gazes of the men beginning to watch this place.
I forgot that I shouldn’t stand in one place too long in a banquet hall. But my gaze disappeared when a magnificent procession appeared.
A white girl with beast ears and a tail appeared, moving under the protection of a number of knights and priests.
“You were in a place like this.”
Angela, who was eating a rice ball in the middle of the guards, approached. The volume of the previously noisy voices went down just with her appearance.
“How have you all been?”
They all answered Angela’s questions without hesitation. I also said that I was doing well.
It’s been a while since I’ve seen you since summer vacation. It’s almost like we only see each other during the holidays.
“And Radon oppa. Have you noticed how good your rice ball skills are? Mumble, mumble…”
“Thanks to you, I’m dying from exhaustion. Inma.”
The saintess munches on the rice balls I made and praises them.
It felt like I was making holiday food. I felt like I understood how people feel when they cook a lot on the living room floor during Chuseok or Lunar New Year.
“Can I stop now?”
“Yes, you’ve done enough today, so get some rest.”
“thanks.”
“I’m going to start school soon anyway. Hehe.”
I couldn’t help but be astonished at the meaningful laughter.
This is crazy! It’s obvious that they’re going to use me as a rice ball shuttle as soon as I enter as a freshman.
This is something you can’t run away from, you can’t yell at them to stop, it’s just completely unbearable.
And later he will say this.
`Radon Oppa always cooked for me.`
The plague. Just thinking about it makes me mad.
“I’d like to talk more, but it’s time now.”
“Is it time for the baptism now? Let’s go.”
But considering that I can meet him anytime like before once I enroll, I decided to hold back today.
The baptism ceremony is held on a platform within the party venue.
“I’ll be there in a bit.”
“Okay, Radon. You have to be on time.”
While they were moving to the party venue, I, who was still not fully rested, stayed in the garden. I was worried that they would rush to get it if they came in as freshmen since they were already busy making it.
There was a moment when I was worried that he might not cross the line that far.
“Hey, it’s been a while. Radon Crowler.”
A man comes up to me and looks down at me with a askance look.
It’s unusual for someone to know my name, but I tilt my head because I don’t know who I am.
“How many years has it been since you last saw this?”
No, I’ve never seen it before.
When strangers keep talking to you, the answer is definitely ‘that skill’.
-Maan Lv2
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Race: Human
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Rating: 2 stars
Horsepower: 15/15
Disposition: Arrogant / Opportunistic
Feelings towards user: Malicious (maximum)
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Thanks to my encyclopedia-like skills, I was able to figure out who this guy was.
If nothing else, the name ‘Layert’ explained why the guy was immediately suspicious of me.
“Hey, Radon. Why aren’t you answering? You haven’t forgotten me, have you?”
The way he lowered his head and stretched his neck like a turtle was extremely arrogant.
“I heard a rumor that you forgot everything you did to me and shamelessly clung to Duke Chainsilver. If it’s true, aren’t you ashamed?”
I understand the intention to provoke, but I’m not particularly surprised. I don’t know the guy. How could I possibly have feelings for someone who would provoke me without knowing the circumstances?
“Who are you?”
So he said, with a blank expression on his face, as if he had lost his mind.
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The erosion rate decreased because I lied knowingly. But surprisingly, the effect was amazing.
The reason could be seen from the guy’s crumpled expression.
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