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Chapter Seven
He was one of the very few people who cared for Tullia a little more than Kuriko.
Since he was naturally loyal to the House of Fraser, he paid more attention to Tullia, who was Fraser's granddaughter, rather than Koriko, who was Fraser's daughter-in-law.
Even when all the characters hated Tullia, only Rock Kilfusher remained polite to her until the end.
“Speak at ease, Miss Tullia. I have come to deliver a message from His Highness the Grand Duke.”
What did grandfather say...?
I tensed for a moment and started to ask again, but then an idea came to me and I changed my question.
“Have you been waiting at the door all this time?”
"Yes."
“For how long?”
“About two hours.”
I clicked my tongue inwardly. Even though just a few days ago, I had to work nine-hour shifts while standing on my feet to pay the rent in my tiny apartment.
“I worked hard.”
As if he heard something unexpected, Rock blinked several times. A slight but warm smile quickly appeared on his lips.
It is the order of His Highness the Grand Duke. Thank you for your interest.
He extended his hand with the documents he was carrying, and continued talking.
His Majesty has summoned you to the main castle. You can stay there from now on. How could a direct descendant of Fraser live in such a dilapidated place?
Rock cut in appropriately and extended his gloved hand towards me. His attitude was respectful and honest, like a knight with a sword.
“Shall we go?”
It was strange.
Aside from being aware of an unfamiliar literature and an unfamiliar world, I felt safe for a moment. Even the feeling I had after such a long time was strange.
Even when they kicked me out of the house and I lived in a studio apartment, the worry that my older siblings would come over and cause trouble at any time made me feel constantly uncomfortable.
Was it because I hadn't seen anyone treat me with respect in a long time?
Or was this person just a safety net sent by the Tulia family anyway?
As I took Rock's hand and started walking, my mood began to feel strangely uplifted.
“Oh, I really feel young.”
Because of the massive commotion that happened yesterday, Viscount Lilius couldn't even restore the first floor that he had hastily decorated with his own money.
In contrast to the dilapidated second floor, the first floor was bright and beautiful. The gap between him and Cinderella's palace was wide.
Thanks to that, during the short moment I was walking down the stairs, my heart started beating like it was under a spell.
Of course, the pajamas and slippers I was wearing still looked like rags.
Miss Tullia, I noticed yesterday that you called His Highness the Grand Duke “Grandpa.”
“I can't call him grandma, can I?”
When she looked at him with eyes full of questions, Rock burst out laughing lightly.
Yes. But it's been a long time since I've heard that kind of rhetoric.
Rock only said these words and closed his mouth. But his expression with a slight smile was clearly one of enjoyment.
I understood Rock's words a little too late.
Yes. correct. Originally, Fraser's descendants addressed the Grand Duke as "Jed-nim."
Most of the nobles in this empire called their parents “father” and “mother.”
In the case of the imperial family, they are called the imperial father and imperial mother.
The family of Grand Duke Fraser is a great family comparable to the imperial family. Isn't it the only grand ducal family?
So the sons of Assis, Grand Duke Fraser, respectfully addressed the Grand Duke as “Abi-nim.” Just as Viscount Lilius bowed yesterday.
This was a type of etiquette reserved for the Grand Duke's house.
But only one son was different.
“Marquis Fraser.”
To be clear, the relationship between Grand Duke Assis and Marquis Fraser is the worst. Instead of being father and son, they look more like enemies?
-Originally, tigers whose teeth started falling out couldn't properly handle household affairs either.
The only person in this entire empire who has such an infernal mouth to say that to the iron-blooded Grand Duke Fraser is Tullia's father.
There was no way a Marquess of such a character could observe polite etiquette towards the Grand Duke, so there was no occasion to call him Father-Nim either.
'So it makes sense for Rock to say that it's been a long time since he's heard this kind of speech.'
Even when I meet the Grand Duke again, there will probably be no need to change the way I address him.
After all, Tullia was already under a hidden doubt about whether she was truly a descendant of the Fraser.
If I could claim to have similarities with Marquis Fraser even on such trivial points, it would be beneficial to me, and not at all harmful.
“If the Grand Duke thought I was insolent with his character, he would have already beheaded me.”
I was grateful that my head was still attached properly.
Although the status window may explode at any time.
I still looked at my wealth statistic that was glinting drearily in the negatives and cleared my throat.
“Please speak, miss.”
“When will my expenses be properly provided?”
“You'll know when we get to the main castle.”
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In fact, the Chief Counselor of the Grand Duke's House did not speak empty words.
It wasn't as if there were enormous treasures accumulated in the new bedroom.
But several thick documents were placed on the wooden table.
Since the amount was most important to me, I rushed there as soon as the bedroom door was closed.
She carefully opened the thick envelope and began reading its contents with focused eyes.
“I'm glad I can read letters.”
My eyes, which had been reading the small, intricate letters line by line, widened just as I reached the end.
“One, ten, one hundred, one thousand, ten thousand, one hundred thousand, million, ten million, one hundred million, billion...”
The documents contained a huge amount of surprising information.
I quickly collected the promissory note which I had received from Viscount Lilius. It was full of critical deadlines, before the land was fully transferred.
The moment she handed over the sealed documents to the Chancellor that Rock had left behind.
The system window began to sparkle before my eyes. A strange feeling of joy and enthusiasm filled me.
[System] Wealth-8 achieved!
[System] Wealth-7 has been achieved!
[System] Wealth-6 achieved!
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[System] Wealth 0 achieved!
How much debt should I be in so that with this much money in my hand, my wealth can't exceed 1?
Just as I was shaking my head in disbelief.
My vision was filled with rainbow colors for a moment.
[System] An additional 1000 coins will be provided as a reward for promoting to the first rank.
[System] Coins saved: 0 → 1,000
Current overall rating: F
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