Chapter 176

Chapter 176 \n176. Confusion 1\n

“…wa-wait! What a selfish thing to do…” (Marquis-sama)

After a moment’s delay in response, the Marquis hurriedly shouted.

“His Majesty the King says he want to have an audience with you to talk about that matter…” (Marquis-sama)

Haha~n, so that’s the reason. And they tried to summon me to the royal palace via Rephilia too…

But why does he have such a high-pressure attitude? He should’ve told me normally, What was the reason he tried to take the reins to make me unable to refuse?

He seems to have something behind…

Then, one reply from me!

“I refuse!” (Mitsuha)

“…eh?” (Marquis-sama)

I stopped, turn around, and answer to marquis-sama who has a blank face.

Well, I guess he’s not accustomed to being refused immediately.

“Because I’m not the King’s vassals here, so I don’t have to listen to any order or the sham that you called invitation. Also, I would be trouble if I met a king of another country in [My current position] and he made various requests and orders to [Me in my current position]…” (Mitsuha)

“Ah…” (Marquis-sama)

To my words, marquis-sama seems to have something comes to mind.\n

Yup, I’ve always put a lot of hints at the ends of my words.

Just now I’m claiming the status of a lower aristocrat, and that’s not a lie because I have the title, but the way I talk was hinting that it have a subtle meaning that [I can’t accept it], as if I have another status, that is, my status as [a member of the royal family].

Therefore, I made the king of this country to assume that [The royals of the other country will not obediently accept such things like one-sided request or orders with a high-pressure attitude, just like a lower noble. So I can’t have an audience with the king of this country with my current identity].

And I haven’t lied about anything. It’s the other side faults if they’re misunderstanding my honest and true words.

“……” (Marquis-sama)

And marquis-sama become speechless because he can’t return anything to my proper explanation.

Alright, time to deliver the finishing strike!

“If you’re still saying something unreasonable like that, I’ll consider searching another reasonable faction or move my trading base to another country” (Mitsuha)

“Wha!” (Marquis-sama)

Marquis-sama, who already have a pale expression, Is now turned even paler.

…yeah, it would be bad if I were to move onto another faction or to another country because of his poor decision.

“Well then, I’ll excuse myself” (Mitsuha)

After saying that to Marquis-sama, I smiled at Mitchan who was observing silently with her crying face.

“See you later, Mitchan!” (Mitsuha)

Yeah, this is my declaration of intention I still want to be a friend with Mitchan even if I’m in discord with marquis-sama. Because I didn’t make friends with Mitchan because she’s marquis-sama’s daughter.\nIn fact, it was the other way around.

I don’t care such things like ranks. My friend was a kind, proud tsundere girl who kindly reached out to me, who was in trouble at that time. Marquis-sama was just an extra where he [Happened to be the father of my friend].

Yes, Marquis-sama was able to [get acquainted with me through his daughter], not the other way around. And the smart Mitchan immediately understood my intention and smiled awkwardly. She slightly waved her right hand around her waist. …it’s the so-called [good evening].

I also slightly waved my hand around my waist.

Alright, withdraw!

“Aaaaaaah, I screwed up! I really screwed up this time!” (Marquis-sama)

Marquis Mitchell was screaming while holding his head after Mitsuha left the mansion.

“But it can’t be helped, can it! I’ve never dealt with a girl of tender age from another country! And until now, we usually speak as a Marquis and a Viscount, at times, I felt awkward, but I more or less used honorifics… So why she suddenly has that hardened attitude…” (Marquis-sama)

At first, His daughter, Micheline, was not present when the Marquis and Mitsuha were talking. The Marquis wanted to take advantage of Mitsuha, so he did not want to show it to his daughter. But, Micheline, who had heard that Mitsuha had disappeared from society and her product store, heard that Mitsuha had come to visit and immediately came to the reception to listen to most of the story. She had never got in between the two when they were having conversation between the heads of noble families, but…

Now, as her [Friend], she has much more influence over Mitsuha than her father, who is now being disregarded by Mitsuha. So she slammed her father’s words without hesitation.

“…how foolish of you, dear father…  Of course she’s going to be offended because you planned to do something weird. Mitsuha is, despite her usual attitude, quick in the uptake. Otherwise, she would not have been dispatched to collect information as an advance detachment that will influence the future policy of their sophisticated country. Perhaps, she was raised as [a dagger for practical use], different from her princess sisters that were raised for political marriages. However, she was not raised as a tool, but with plenty of affection. Dear father, just how did you fail to notice that much, even though you’ve been talking to Mitsuha until now?” (Mitchan)

Shocked.

Marquis Mitchell was stunned.

But that’s not because of her thoughts on Mitsuha.\n\n“Oh, sorry, I was talking about Count Bozes!” (Colette-chan)

Colette-chan’s current lord is this me! I won’t allow cheating!

Anyway, I just said to Marquis-sama that [If he keeps pushing unreasonable things, I will look for another caretaker from another faction or move my trading base to another country].

I said that [If he keeps doing it (More than this)] then [I’m going to move out], I didn’t say that It’ll be right now or that I’m already moved out. If he can rethink and stop pushing, we can leave it as it is. It’s not like I get along with Mitchan’s dad because I wanted to.

… But I already have some good-natured nobles and large merchants acquaintances with fairly strong factions. The one who get to choose is me!

And I’m really considering making my move in the neighboring countries.

Rather than exporting from this country to neighboring countries, It’s better to establish bases in each countries and build up a firm such as the Rephilia trade in each country to take over their substantial control. … Not by ownership or legal rights, but by seizing the absolute right of their life-and-death such as [If you don’t hear what I say, I’ll stop trading with you and wholesale the goods to other firms].

Yes, just like the Rephilia trade’s case, I have no legal or financial liability, but I can still do everything I want with all of their assets at any time.

In case of an emergency, I can conspire with the other foreign firms behind the scenes, however I want.

Yeah, this is it!

Aim to become an underground economic state, the evil great empire!

The name of the organization, [Foundation]!

Necrime, Gorgom, Jamatai Kingdom, Hyakki Empire, Shocker, Panther Claw, Black Flag.

(Note: too much reference to explain. In short, those are fictional evil organization. Just in case, I’ll just link every respective manga/anime.)

Mmmm, my dreams are expanding…