# 3
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“So... I apologize, but can you tell me why you want to build a home for the poor?”
"What?"
“According to the family financial guidelines, any spending exceeding a certain limit must be recorded, as happened with the large investment in Montella previously.”
Since he mentioned my father's own financial guidelines, I couldn't avoid asking, "How dare you ask me like that?"
Right now, since the inheritance battle is not over yet, there is no need to record anything that might become a weak point.
Hirose was also a somewhat trusted servant, as the former Katherine would expose her dark intentions to him without hesitation.
“It's...”
My lips moved slightly.
The reason I wanted to build a home for the poor... It was only one.
“Don't you know why until you ask?”
". …any?"
I looked at Hirose who inquired again, and my eyes flashed with malicious sparks as I covered my face with my hands.
“At first, I will show that I support them, but later I will use it as a warehouse to evade taxes. This way, it will completely become my secret money.”
Yes, the reason I want to build a home for the poor is because... …
Establish a cozy free restaurant for Etheus and his friends.
There are still a few months before the revolution, and they have invested so much in armaments that they are so poor that they cannot even secure their meals regularly.
I withdrew 50,000 coins as urgent aid, but with so many followers, the money will run out once we move to a better place and buy warm clothes.
'Koreans rely on the power of meals!'
As a people who care about food so much that “let's eat together” is a greeting, I never want to see my favorite person hungry.
How I cursed the writer when I saw Etheus in “The Star of the Revolution” training while he was hungry.
'Even if you take advantage of him, wouldn't it be better to fill his stomach first?'
But there's no escaping the pun.
“Of course, leave a proper record, such as an investment in the Elmore family’s reputation.”
“Ah... I see.”
Having said that with Catherine Elmore's character in mind, Hirose readily accepted my words.
His smile became more relaxed, as if the idea of building a home for the poor was not strange.
“Okay, now I will go deliver the letter to the High Priest.”
After Hirose closed the door and walked out, she let out a small exhale.
Charitable assistance requires a lot of attention, it seems.
* * *
In Etheos' secret headquarters
The Revolutionary Army Advisor opened the door with a wide smile, introducing his new master's headquarters and the Revolution's secret base.
Caron Vernar, the son of Baron Vernar who served the previous Emperor, joined the Ethios Revolutionary Army after his family fell following the coronation of the current Emperor.
“This place is well protected from the wind, plus it's in the middle of the city, so it will be easy for Your Highness to go to the headquarters and back.”
Without the sponsor's donation of 50,000 coins, he would never have dreamed of such a convenient base.
“At the previous base, many soldiers had colds, but now we can take care of them, which reduced our losses, but of course we spent most of the money.”
Etheus paused for a moment, feeling the warm air that filled the place as soon as he entered.
The unknown shepherd who suddenly dropped the bag of money a few days ago and then disappeared.
The message he left even reminded him of exactly what he needed at the right time.
This time, it was the norm.
". … I did well."
Etheus was not accustomed to leaving debts unpaid.
He always paid it in full.
If the revolution succeeds, he will certainly find him.
After a short thought, Etheus's lips moved with cold and calm eyes.
"Where is the traitor? In the basement?"
“Ah, yes, we caught him.”
Moments later, Etheus went downstairs with Karon to the dungeon.
The luxuriously dressed prisoner trembled at the sight of Etheus.
Behind the bars, stood his master with black hair and sparkling blue eyes.
The prisoner gave a shuddering exhale and fell to his knees.
“You know the punishment for treason.”
The pleasure and luxury he gained by ling his companion's life, fine clothes and a sword. …
There was no chance to enjoy it now.
Although regret came late, spilled water cannot be collected.
“… Your Highness… Your Highness… Ah….”
The man bowed before Etheus.
Etheus stared at him with a cold look and asked.
“Who did you l it to?”
The prisoner's shoulder trembled.
“List of the Revolutionary Army.”
Anyway, he will die, so there is no need to hide anymore.
He confessed the truth as tears wet his face.
“For Duke Elmore….Dead Duke Elmore, oh...”
His hands were shaking as he clenched his fists.
The Elmore family, the pinnacle of the Emperor's supporters who saw the legitimate Ethios as a thorn in the eye.
“Probably... now Princess Catherine Elmore... is the one who owns it....”
Elmore's thorny rose, incredibly beautiful like her mother but with the ferocity of her father's character.
The girl inherited everything from the Elmore family.
Maybe, even those secret documents that the Duke was keeping.
Etheus's eyebrows moved slightly.
A name I haven't heard in a long time.
“…Catherine….Elmore….”
His lips moved slightly, and a cold voice came out.
Moments later, Etheus turned around, his face covered in shadows.
“Kill him.”
As Etheus was leaving, Karon and the other soldiers approached the prisoner.
As Etheus stepped away from the sound of the traitor's death, his blue eyes sparkled coldly.
* * *
"Hello !"
I woke up from the nightmare gasping.
In the spacious, luxurious bedroom, the morning sunlight filtered through the silk curtains.
He was … . A dream.
But the reason I'm not happy that it was just a dream is because it was the "real past."
The evil deeds committed by Catherine are in her memory.
Even just remembering it was painful.
“Do you want to date me and taste even the crumbs, or do you want to live like a worthless puppet prince all your life?”
This is crazy.
As I was remembering the words of confession I had said in the dream, I clutched my head.
The reason why Etheos despised Catherine Elmore in 「Revolution Star」 was because of their relationship in the past.
For him, it was definitely a bad relationship.
Oswell Academy.
A place that can only be entered by the imperial family and nobles, and where she first met Etheus during her four years of study.
Among the nobles who were accustomed to taking care of their appearance, Etheus was so handsome that he seemed from another world, and Catherine fell in love with him, which led to this shameful separation.
'Her taste is at least similar to mine.'
Of course there was no chance that Etheus would accept her arrogant and distorted confession.
According to the story's description, treat her as if she were an insect.
If Catherine had given up on her feelings then, the story would have ended happily.
But of course, evil Catherine did not submit to rejection.
But I did something amazing.
The problem is that this thing is still affecting even now.
What did you do?
Deciding to date another man to make Etheos feel remorse, she becomes engaged to Velhos Rigalo, a young nobleman introduced to her by her uncle.
Of course Etheus never regretted losing Catherine.
On the contrary, he would have been relieved to be freed from a woman like a leech.
“…Sorry, Etheus, I will apologize on behalf of the original Catherine, how dare you think of replacing you with such a person.”
I quietly clasped my hands together.
Anyway, my little jewelry box, has it moved to its new home now?
I checked my smart watch to see if the information had been updated.
Revolutionary Army information
– Military strength: weak
– Equipment supplies: weak
– Comfort level: 49%
– Funds: 50,010 currencies
– Advance of the revolution: 55%