How to live as a tyrant’s bastard brother episode 4 part 1
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Over the course of a few days, with the help of Rudy and some help from the Knights, I got rid of all my books.
Most of them chose to donate them to the imperial library.
The two books of magic were disposed off through a merchant who supplied supplies to the villa.
“It’s worth a lot of money. We sold it so quickly that we didn’t even get half the price, but that’s all about it.”
Rudy held up a leather pouch and looked surprised.
“Because you can’t get it in the market even if you have money. The ivory tower kids need to be a little more secretive.”
“Even though you don’t know academics, I thought you would continue to study magic.”
Rudy made a sullen expression.
I could understand.
In his opinion, His Majesty the Archduke, who was a sincere person, started talking gibberish one morning and suddenly turned into an asshole.
Someday I will tell himm everything and apologize.
But until then, I had to do my best to fake it.
To deceive the enemy, you had to first deceive your allies.
“It’s okay Rudy, I don’t need it anymore.”
“Would you like me to buy alchohol for you?”
“Okay. Buy as much wine as you can and keep a penny for yourself.”
“Yes?”
Rudy looked as if he had been struck by lightning.
“It’s a gold coin.”
“huh.”
“It’s much more than my monthly salary.”
“You heard correctly. I’m telling you to buy me a good drink, so don’t think about getting me an expensive drink, just take whatever they give you.”
So this was the poorest apology I could make for him.
He left the room, still looking embarrassed.
I pulled out a chair and sat in front of the large window. I saw a large rose garden full of rose buds that had not yet bloomed.
When I saw the rose garden, I remembered a line from a poem in my past life in which a poet sang about the upcoming purge.
‘June, when roses were in full bloom, came not with the scent of flowers, but with the strong smell of blood.’
“True….”
I drank the remaining bottle of wine.
It was not possible to prevent all rebellions and purges.
In the first place, things were bound to happen once she ascended to the throne.
This was also the reason why there was no need to advise that the future traitorous prince Justinian should be captured and killed immediately.
If everything goes the same way as before, someone will end up in the same position as that guy.
To somewhat reduce or eliminate its scale, a more fundamental part had to be touched.
I took a look around and made sure there was no one there.
The windows were closed and the curtains were drawn to prevent soldiers outside the wall from looking in.
“A flame that blooms while shaking.”
It was the basic of fire magic, and it was a magic that could be continued if you learned it properly.
There was a reason why the grimoire was sold without hesitation.
There is no reason to hang on to books when you already know everything.
The moment I chanted the spell, I felt mana flowing from my heart.
Because the mana circuit had not yet been properly refined, mana induction was rough and immature.
Smoke and sparks flew from the palm of my hand, and a flame that of the size of a candle rose.
“It’s much better.”
I smiled satisfactorily.
Compared to before the return, it was an insignificant power.
However, considering the potential for future growth, this was better.
To put it bluntly, my body was in good shape before I returned.
It’s because I lived carelessly at an age when I should have worked hard.
I could never reach this level with a body that had accumulated so much poison and turbidity.
There are about 3 weeks left.
In the meantime, I have to stop the suspicious half-siblings and royal family members from entering my room, practice my fire magic, and show off my crazy side more.
My uniformity was exploded from Rudy’s voice.
“Your Highness Valen. I’m here.”
“You’re here! What kind of wine did you get?”
I took the wine Rudy bought and smiled.
Time will pass quickly.
* * *
Finally the day has come.
Just like in my previous life, it was a sunny day with a high sky and no clouds.
“Your Highness Valen. look…. It’s very pretty.”
Red roses, yellow roses, and white roses were in full bloom in the vast rose garden.
“Yeah, indeed It’s pretty.”
“Shall we get permission from the drivers and go out and have a look?”
“Huh. Later.”
My voice trembled even when I heard it.
“Your Highness Valen. Did you have a nightmare today too?”
“No. It’s not like that.”
Today the nightmare will become reality.
A knight on a horse came running from far away.
He handed the seal to the knights and soldiers around the wall and said something.
The knights nodded and put on their helmets and kicked up their loose swords.
They entered the Red Moon Palace.
The sound of studded military boots echoed in the downstairs hallway.
“What are you doing here at this hour?”
“Are you His Highness, Archduke Barf?”
“That’s right. I’m Barf.”
“Take him away. Search the room.”
There was a sound of a rough struggle.
“What is this?”
Sounds of fist fighting and screaming followed.
“Are you Archduke Yuri?”
“Yes… I am Yurina.”
“You need to follow me.”
“I knew it was coming. You don’t have to tie me up. I have no intention of running away.”
Resigned footsteps echoed in the hallway.
“Your Highness Archduke Sornil. Is that correct?”
“Fireworks that sway and bloom!”
A magic spell was heard and the sound of knights drawing their swords was heard.
“You are a traitor who learned magic without permission!”
“This is His Majesty’s order that if you resist, you have to be killed.”
“Kyeong…, go upstairs first! There is a risk of escape.”
“First identify those who have mastered swordsmanship!”
The sound of military fire became louder and louder.
Rudy looked at me and trembled.
“Your majesty.”
“Don’t worry.”
I heard the royal family who was using the room next to mine being dragged out.
I lay down on the bed on my robe.
Rudy gave me a shocked look.
After a while they knocked on my door.
“Your Highness, Archduke Valen! Are you there?”
I winked at Rudy.
He lowered his head once and slowly opened the door.
The knights looked around my room and frowned.
“Your Majesty the Grand Duke. What are you doing?”
“The smell of alcohol is really strong.”
I said, while getting up.
“Why are you here? Please speak quietly. My head is pounding because I drank too much yesterday.”
“We are transporting members of the royal family who are suspected of treason. May I search your room?”
It ended with a question, but he wasn’t asking for my permission.
Both me and the knight knew that.
“Search as much as you like. The only thing that will come out is a bottle of alcohol and snacks that were hidden and forgotten.”
The knight who fell down the stairs while carrying my books took a quick look around my room.
“It’s okay. let’s go.”
“But shouldn’t you open the drawer at least once?”
“Look at this. If you were a member of the government, would you want to hire such a bastard and waste your money?”
“Plus, he’s her Majesty’s older brother. You never know when they might snitch.”
“But, until a month ago, I was worried because he seemed too wealthy and always stuck around with those traitors.”
“From what I heard, he got into a fight with them and stuck forks and knives in the backs of their hands.”
“I heard that he broke their head with a bottle and stabbed Archduke Barov with a piece of broken bottle.”
“There is also a rumor that he harassed Archduke Yurina.”
“Don’t even talk about that. They say he visits her every night.”
