That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 92
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Chapter 92
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‘Another formal meal this morning.’
Rumble.
Strictly speaking, it wasn’t actually morning.
‘Most people would find a luxurious meal too burdensome early in the morning anyway.’
In the Empire, even when they called it a ‘morning formal meal,’ it was typically served at brunch time.
Just like now.
As yesterday, the dining table set for the formal meal was splendid.
Only Grandfather’s seat and Sophia’s seat were still empty.
‘They should be finishing their conversation and coming down soon.’
Today too, I first enjoyed the incredibly luxurious meal with my eyes.
Today’s soup was a clear mussel soup, and while the well-stewed mussel broth would have an excellent rich flavor, one thing looked slightly disappointing.
‘It would be nice if it had a bit more spicy flavor.’
After possessing Tulia from , my taste buds had somewhat followed Tulia’s, so I didn’t crave spicy food like crazy.
But sometimes, spicy flavors would suddenly come to mind like this.
Fortunately, was a Korean-made game.
In other words, Korean-style spices existed within this Empire.
Even if there wasn’t gochujang, there were various types of peppers.
‘I should ask the Head Chef to make it later.’
Thinking of hot mussel soup with chopped peppers added for a slightly sharp taste actually made my appetite return.
Though there were hardly any times when I didn’t have an appetite.
‘I wonder if they’d make it if I asked them to make kalguksu noodles and boil them together in the mussel soup?’
If I explained how to make noodles from flour this way and that way, they’d probably understand.
That’s when it happened.
“Father. You’ve arrived.”
Nigella Grand Count’s voice broke through my thoughts.
Grandfather had come down.
Sophia followed behind him.
Her face was cautious, but definitely bright.
Enough to make me chuckle inwardly.
“Everyone sit down.”
Grandfather, seated at the head table, gave Sophia a look.
“Sophia Frazier has decided to become engaged to the Crown Prince.”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
“I just finished deciding on an engagement gift for her.”
I glanced sideways at Aubrey.
Her complexion was filled with hope.
She seemed to desperately wish, more than anyone, that this could save Tedrick.
But would things go as she hoped?
I leaned back leisurely and waited for Grandfather’s next words.
“Sophia Frazier.”
“Yes, Grandfather…!”
“I shall give you the entirety of Tedrick Frazier’s shopping district. It’s your engagement gift.”
“…!”
Jump!
“F-Father! What do you mean by that!”
The one who stood up and shouted was naturally Aubrey.
Usually, like the other Fraziers, she feared Grandfather.
But right now, she seemed so shocked that she forgot even that fear.
‘Well, the others seem similarly shocked.’
Even Nigella Frazier Grand Count was so surprised that he rarely opened his eyes wide.
Only Lisian and Leon maintained their usual expressions and attitudes without much reaction.
“What do you mean? Don’t you know best as her mother, Aubrey? It’s Sophia Frazier’s engagement gift.”
“B-But…! That belongs to Tedrick, Father! It’s the shopping district that Tedrick received as his debutante gift…!”
“Tulia.”
Grandfather suddenly called me.
“Yes?”
“Tell me again about Tedrick Frazier’s punishment.”
“Ah.”
I said while hiding my smile.
“He’s to be exiled to the border where Marquis Aster Frazier is stationed. His rank will be a low-level knight. The duration is indefinite.”
“…!”
“All of this has received Grandfather’s approval.”
Grandfather slowly nodded his head.
“According to the punishment, there’s no one left to manage Tedrick Frazier’s shopping district, so there’s nothing more suitable as an engagement gift for Sophia Frazier.”
“But, Father…!”
“Aubrey Frazier.”
Finally, anger began to creep into Grandfather’s voice.
“Are you now objecting to my decision and the family’s traditions?”
“…!”
“Answer me.”
“N-No… It’s not that… I was just so surprised that I…”
In the end, Aubrey sat back down helplessly, not knowing what to do. It was almost like collapsing.
She looked ready to burst into tears.
If I hadn’t been here, she definitely would have shown tears.
‘But it seems to have transformed into venom instead.’
Since she was glaring at me with deadly intensity.
Of course, I wasn’t nice enough to just let an adult’s glare pass.
I returned a smile with my mouth stretched wide like Tulia from .
Then not only Aubrey but all the servants standing on that side flinched with frightened expressions.
In the end, Aubrey couldn’t take any more of my smile and angrily turned her gaze away.
That’s right.
‘This is what an official villain’s smile looks like.’
Do you understand?
The formal meal continued as if nothing had happened.
Next to Aubrey, Sophia sat demurely and began eating.
Despite pretending otherwise, her hands moving the tableware were slightly trembling.
‘She must be scared that Aubrey or Lilius might find out.’
The fact that she had asked Grandfather for the shopping district.
And her head would be spinning constantly.
‘Whether she’s in the same boat as me or not.’
Because if I told Aubrey or Lilius about this fact, her position would be finished too.
Perhaps before that, unable to bear the pressure of possibly being found out, she might whisper some made-up story to Aubrey.
Words that would make me a public enemy.
But I know.
‘The most frightening thing in the world is words.’
Coins.
Money.
When you see the gold that comes out monthly from Tedrick’s shopping district, you’ll never want to give up that right, will you?
And you’ll realize anew.
Just how different the amount of love you and Tedrick receive was.
“Tulia. You’re eating well today.”
“Yeah yeah. Today’s food seems especially delicious.”
“Th, then eat more.”
“Eat more of this too.”
Food piled up high on my plate.
I cheerfully devoured the piled-up meat.
Meanwhile.
My gaze kept going to Grandfather sitting at the head table.
‘He must be feeling quite conflicted.’
The Lilius family would probably be completely divided by this incident. They might even self-destruct from within.
‘Though I had no choice but to do it to survive.’
I couldn’t help but worry about Grandfather.
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Viscount Lilius Frazier’s punishment was decided.
Return of owned territory.
Revocation of freedom of movement for 5 years.
And….
“Why is it so cold even though we’re inside the castle!”
Viscount Lilius Frazier trembled and shouted.
“Are all the windows properly closed?!”
“They’re properly closed! All of them are closed! Master!”
“Then why is it so cold!”
“Since this castle has severe drafts, there’s nothing we can do about that….”
Lilius was completely banished.
To Gers Territory, located in the northernmost part of the vast Frazier territory.
And that’s not all?
The castle where the lord resided was a shabby stone wall castle located in the high mountains.
This Stone Wall Castle was called ‘Gers Castle’ after the territory’s name, and the word ‘Gers’ itself was derived from the word meaning ‘isolated’.
Viscount Lilius Frazier.
He was banished to a completely isolated place.
Near this Gers Castle, there were hardly any proper villages, let alone territory residents.
The territory residents of Gers, consisting of hardy hunters, numbered fewer than 50, and they lived scattered far and wide in the mountains for hunting, living lives that had almost no relationship with their lord for most of their lives.
A place with no territory residents to serve him.
Above all.
A place that’s too cold!
“Light the fireplace! Right now! Why should I be shivering in front of a cold fireplace!”
“Th, that’s….”
The advisor said in confusion.
“The firewood we used yesterday was all of it, Master…!”
Sparks flew from Lilius’s eyes.
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Shushu
Yay Aubrey is still left on the chopping block I wonder what Tula has in store for her😈