"I've heard that you are the eldest son with a peculiar behavior." As he said that, the pregnant moneylender began to pick his nostrils with his little finger, "So, that's why you rudely interrupt our conversation when the grown-ups are talking ?"
I still smile at the arrogance of lenders:
"In order to protect the reputation and dignity of the baron, I must do this."
"Fame and dignity?" The moneylender with a belly laughed, and then looked at his companion next to him:
"If the debt cannot be repaid, this territory may have to change its owner."
With that, the pot-bellied moneylender turned, looked at the baron, and said in a mocking tone:
"So, is honor and dignity still important? Your lord Baron?"
The lender's words made Albert's head that had just been raised lower again. He clenched his fists tightly.
At this moment, Albert only felt ashamed. Because, as a father, he told Aaron that he could solve the problem before, but now he has no way to deal with the ridicule of the lender.
"Then, please show your invitation letter."
Aaron's words took both lenders by surprise:
"What?"
"You came to the Baron's office without an invitation?"
"Boy, what are you kidding?"
"Article 3, Paragraph 6 of the "Kingdom Nobility Law". Every nobleman in the kingdom, regardless of status and class, has the rights and reputation due to being a vassal of the king. Nobles can exercise the right to protect their own rights and interests."
"What…"
I ignored the lender who started to panic, and continued to say seriously:
"According to the kingdom's laws, strictly speaking, if you visit a noble family without an invitation letter, it can be considered as trespassing."
"Are we trespassing?"
The money lender's face began to sweat. Especially the moneylender with a big belly, took out his handkerchief and started wiping the sweat off his face.
What I said is not a lie I made up temporarily, but the content of the novel I saw before.
"Yes, in the case of illegal trespass, even if I kill you, the noble court will consider me innocent."
My smile looked like a devil's smile to the two lenders.
"So, why don't you get out of here now?"
My sudden increase in volume scared the two lenders out of the office quickly.
At this time, I heard Baron Albert's panicked voice:
"Aaron...what did you just do..."
I turned around and saw Albert's stiff expression.
I realized that the Baron was not pleased with my behaviour. I can understand this, because the debt is always there, if you can't pay the debt, don't try to intensify the conflict.
"Aaron, tell me, do you know what you're doing?"
The baron's face had contorted. In his cognition, his ignorant eldest son acted recklessly without considering the consequences.
Seeing Albert's appearance, I knew that he probably wouldn't be able to listen to my explanation seriously. So, I decided to convince him with actions:
I took out a heavy leather bag from my pocket and placed it on the baron's table.
When the leather bag touched the table, there was a sound of metal clashing inside.
"Don't worry."
"What's this?"
The Baron looked at me suspiciously.
"The money is enough to cover this month's interest, at least this month we don't have to endure harassment from lenders."
The Baron was in disbelief:
"Inside... is money?"
The money in the leather bag is a deposit for a resident to book a house with underfloor heating. However, I did not directly explain to the baron.
Because, even if I told him, he probably wouldn't believe it. So, let someone he trusts more tell him the truth:
"If you are curious about where the money came from, you can ask Alicia."
After speaking, I quickly left the office before the Baron asked me any more questions.
To be honest, I don't actually think of Baron Albert as my father, so when I confront him, I always feel very uncomfortable.
Because, in front of him, I was like an actor who needed to put on a mask and play the role of Aaron.
Once I'm far enough away, I forcefully exhale the air trapped in my chest and relax.
I didn't go to the bedroom, but to the martial arts arena in the backyard of the manor.
I walked back and forth on the martial arts arena, and after waiting for about an hour, the expected situation finally appeared:
A system beep sounded in my ear.
[Baron Albert's favorability towards you +6]
[Currently, your favorability with Baron Albert: -14]
[Because the relationship with the main character is improved, so get 60 SR points]
[Currently held SR points: 61]
"alright."
I clenched my fists excitedly. As I expected, Baron Albert summoned Alicia. Alicia then explained to the baron what she and I had been up to lately.
Because Alicia grew up in the manor since she was a child, and she has always been a kind and upright girl. Alicia is like their daughter in the eyes of Baron Albert and Lady Alice.
Therefore, the baron must believe in Alicia's explanation more than my explanation.
"That's great, Alicia."
I thank Alicia from the bottom of my heart. I got 60SR points for her explanation.
Of course, the reason why I chose to let Alicia explain is also because I am worried about a problem:
That is, will the baroness doubt me?
Because, the eldest son was causing trouble every day. But suddenly demonstrated knowledge that was never taught, and made a house with floor heating. It even expanded its business scope and signed construction contracts with many residents of the territory to make money.
Under normal circumstances, this abnormal behavior of the son is completely enough to arouse suspicion, right?
The reason why the Baroness and his wife didn't come to test me may be because as parents, they would be happy first when faced with a good change in their children.
It's just that I'm not their real child after all...
"Let's finish these construction contracts first!"
I stopped thinking about it and focused on the work. I looked around seriously to make sure no one else was around.
Then, I took a deep breath, and opened the system window with trembling fingers. Then, I excitedly looked at the system information in the upper right corner:
[random fantasy animal]
[You can consume SR points to extract fantasy animals]
[A powerful fantasy animal full of personality will be absolutely loyal to the owner who summoned him, and provide a variety of abilities]
[Cost of a single draw = 50 SR points]
[Currently held SR points: 61]
[Is random sampling done? ]
[YES/NO]
Of course I chose "YES".
Seeing these interfaces reminds me of some previous mobile games. In these games, players need to spend money to draw rare and powerful cards.
In the process of waiting, my mood is often excited, and I am very much looking forward to the emergence of rare and powerful cards.
By the same token, when I knew there was a draw for fantasy animals, I was very much looking forward to the current situation:
The ground in front of me changes:
Pale light began to appear on the ground, and then these lights outlined complex figures, forming a mysterious six-pointed star magic circle. And the completed magic circle exudes a mysterious atmosphere.
"Is the fantasy animal coming?"
Looking at the magic circle in front of me, I swallowed my saliva, and then felt my heart start beating faster.
Then, the magic circle suddenly poured out dazzling light. In the light, there seemed to be something shaking violently.
Suddenly, a strong shock wave was emitted from the center of the magic circle, and then a soft thing flew towards my position along with the shock wave, and then fell into my arms.
"Gudong!"
"···"
I finally saw clearly the little thing in my arms:
It has shaggy fur, short limbs, a second-rate body, and a full buttocks. Its body looks petite, only as big as my fist.
If I'm not mistaken, the fantasy animal in my arms looks like a hamster...
"Are you a hamster?"
"Gudong! (Yes!)"
"How did the hamster come out of here?"
"Gudong! Gudong! (I am a fantasy animal, which appeared because of your master's call!)"
The hamster nodded seriously.
I looked down at the little guy in a trance.
"Is this really a fantasy animal?"
In my vision, fantasy animals would be giant dragons, winged snakes, or unicorns. But why did a hamster appear?
However, I feel like it shouldn't be that simple. Because it can understand my words, and I can also understand what it means. This shows that it is not an ordinary hamster.
So, I'm not panicking. Instead, he calmly adjusted his mentality. I put the hamster on the palm of my hand. Then he said to the little guy:
"Hey."
"Gudong? (Master, what's the matter?)"
"Any special abilities or something?"
"Gudong? (What do you mean?)"
"I heard you are a fantasy animal."
"Gudong! (Yes, master!)"
"So can you show me your abilities as a fantasy animal?"
"Gudong! (OK!)"
The little guy put his hand in his mouth, then seemed to be digging something in its cheek, and then took it out.
What the little guy took out was a small envelope, the size of a business card and a crumpled note.
"Gudong!"
"Is this for me?"
"Gudong! (Yes!)"
"Let me read this note?"
"Gudong! (Yes!)"
"···"
I opened the note and looked at it, and saw the words written on it. Thanks to the light of the moon, I was able to see clearly what was on it.