Overgeared

“...Now I see.”

Earl Ashur realized as he watched Lauel execute all the prisoners of the Borneo army.

"The reason why the greedy and stupid Grid is able to solidify his position is due to this person.”

Lauel used the alliance with the Borneo army to not just occupy Patrian. He deserved to be accused, but it couldn’t be denied that he was excellent. Choosing the cruel means in order to achieve better results was especially great. Could Grid come up to his current position if it wasn’t for this person?

‘It wouldn’t have been possible.’

Earl Ashur denied it with certainty, making Bland speak.

"Father, with all due respect, Duke Grid isn’t incompetent. It’s true that Earl Lauel’s achievements are big, but his actions would be limited if Duke Grid was incompetent.”

“...?”

Earl Ashur felt that his son was strange after reuniting after two years. Bland had a bad relationship with Grid and was also held hostage by Grid, yet he acknowledged Grid?

‘Grid even took Irene from him. Now there are no grudges in his eyes...?’

Bland seemed to be brainwashed. How was he tortured? It was truly horrible. Earl Ashur made a heartbroken expression while Bland smiled brightly.

"Father, it’s nothing like you are imagining. I have been enjoying life in Reidan.”

“Bland?”

Earl Ashur was surprised. His son Bland could smile so brightly again after losing his mother and brother? After Irene married Grid, this kid definitely should be darker and more pained!

"What is life like in Reidan that you can make such a bright face?”

Bland told the truth to the confused Earl Ashur.

“Field work.”

"W-What?”

"I eat potatoes every day.”

“What?!!!”

Earl Ashur was furious. His precious son, a noble of Eternal, had to work in the fields like a serf? He was even eating potatoes like a pig! He had been living this hellish life!

“Ahh! Bland! You’ve gone mad at the end of your life!” Earl Ashur lamented and hugged Bland. “I’m sorry! Your life was ruined due to this foolish father!” Sob sob.

Bland handed a boiled potato to Earl Ashur who was weeping. A rainbow colored potato.

"I’m not going to speak any longer. Eat this potato. Your misunderstanding will be wiped out the moment you taste this.”

“This...”

his father to eat the same pig food? Earl Ashur lamented. Bland determined there

"Heok!"

Ashur’s eyes shone as the

‘W-What is this?’

caused him to be stunned. As soon as it was inserted in his mouth, it melted and the taste

the shocked Earl Ashur.

“How can you express this precious delicacy with just delicious!? Yes! A heavenly flavor! The food of

"...”

taste buds. Either way,

***

Duke Grid?” Lauel arranged the situation and talked to

spoke in a blunt manner with a potato in his mouth. "What are you planning to do in the future? Duke Grid will become hostile to both Eternal and Gauss. It is doubtful that Duke Grid can withstand the pincer attacks of two kingdoms, even with the protection of Marquis

a part you are overlooking. The countries we will become hostile to in this

“The empire?’

to 3,000. There were several great magicians as outstanding as Earl Ashur. In other

you be

explained to Earl Ashur with a firm

Empire is

and the Saharan Empire. Lauel was convinced

little by little. The policies have started to become favorable towards the empire? They seemed so trivial

It was murky.

Duke Grid after becoming hostile to the empire? Won’t I just die a dog death if I

need to worry. The empire currently has their army scattered due to insurgents in the south. It’s hard to get involved in matters of the north. I’m certain that there will be no direct conflict with the

that King Aslan borrowed the power of the empire in order to be crowned, and in return, implemented policies favorable to the empire? King Aslan’s position would be

to the conclusion that King Aslan

who can read the situation

“Isn’t this the basics?”

something that anyone can

Ashur thought about

is too weak to build an independent force. I will

words. You’re one of the 10 great magicians on the continent. Just...” Lauel gave a friendly smile. Then he spoke to Earl Ashur with a gentle

"I know."

Grid grown to be able to make

want to

the moment he learned that Bland had been living a healthy and

Duke Grid

Grid hadn’t been seen at all during the war. How could he be away

replied. "Duke Grid is

“...?”

Ashur doubted his ears for a moment before becoming

is struggling alone to defend

“Well... Something similar."