I Reincarnated But Will Try To Live Without Using My Cheat Ability - CH 266

For 2-3 days, I repeated the exchange with the messenger of the ill-natured grandma Magali.

I was enjoying myself quite a bit.

It is fun to negotiate with people you can talk to.

But I won’t call it negotiating with someone who doesn’t get it…

We reached a general agreement and decided on a date for formal negotiations.

Kiara, who was watching the exchange from the side, looked at me with interest.

“You seem to be in a good mood, Brother.”

“In a way, it’s like a game. It’s inappropriate, though, because everyone’s lives are on the line. However, I’m comfortable with the fact that the danger to everyone is not increased by this exchange.”

“Are you sure about the terms of the exchange?”

I smile at Kiara.

“We don’t know exactly what their national strength is. So I can’t judge …… which side has the greater positive effect of time. For my part, I would like to have more time. We need time to put flesh on a system that only has a framework. It’s not worth talking about if we don’t consolidate our feet.”

Mil chuckled at my words.

“Al really has a good grasp of time. Even the village head was impressed. And he was grateful for before.”

Grateful? Did I ever do something like that?

“Did I do anything to deserve your gratitude?”

Mil looked surprised.

“What!? I would have thought you had it all figured out.”

“What on earth are you talking about?”

“You asked for the help of the elves to sustain nature, didn’t you? It seems that when we fought Dorius, they came to an agreement in the village that they could trust you if you would fight for the equality of the races. But it was too obvious to talk about joining up after the victory over Dorius and gaining an advantage. It is not fair for them to join because I am Al’s wife and my position is guaranteed. I was holding my breath because I thought you might think that way.”

Seriously? I didn’t mind at all…

“Did that bother you at all?”

Mil gave me a serious look.

“Listen, elves are very particular about honor and righteousness, you know? That’s why they reject the protection of some people and move to the frontier… They were grateful to you for giving them such a fine reason to join you at a time like that. They want me to tell you to wait a little longer because they’re doing some last-minute packing now…”

“Oh no, I really just wanted some help… We don’t probe the movements of non-hostile people that carefully.”

Kiara burst out laughing.

“Brother is known to be a man of deep discretion, so when things go in the right direction, the people around interpreted it on their own.”

I scratched my head.

“Mil, I would love it if you keep it a secret that I hadn’t thought of that…”

Mil sighed at me.

“All right, I told the village head that Al wasn’t thinking that far too, so… I’m complicit.”

“It helps. Hmmm, I guess I’m okay with the outcome.”

So this is how reputations build up on their own…

Two days after such an embarrassing day, it was finally the day of the meeting.

The person I faced in the reception room was an elderly demon tribe member who was over 60 years old.

He was dark-skinned, with black hair and eyes.

In my image, he has a unique atmosphere, like an Indian elder.

His clothes are Western.

Oliver bowed quietly.

“Thank you for allowing me to see you. I am Oliver Erlingue, appointed as the messenger.”

“Welcome. I am Alfred Della Scala, the feudal lord. And…”

Mil, who is next to me bowed.

“I am Milva, his wife.”

Oliver chuckled quietly.

“She’s a lovely wife, isn’t she? I envy you.”

Mil smiled shyly.

It’s amazing how different he is from his disciple…

I cleared my throat.

“Yes, she couldn’t be a more wonderful wife to me. Excuse me, but do you have a wife, Mr. Oliver?”

“Yes, she’s awaiting for my return in good spirits.”

It would be a little awkward if she were dead…

So he dared to broach the subject because she is fine.

If so, I guess he’s pretty tough?

“That’s good. Let’s wrap up the negotiations so you can get back as soon as possible.”

Oliver nodded with a smile.

“Yes, may I begin with something personal?”

“Go ahead.”

“First of all, I would like to apologize for the rudeness of my student. It is my fault as his master. I can only apologize.”

With that, Oliver bowed his head deeply.

Mil was surprised.

He’s got the pace on us.

This is quite a difficult opponent… Was it me who was saved by the negotiations?

“Please lift your head. Even though you are master and disciple, you don’t have to bear unlimited responsibility. I don’t think it is something you should apologize for, Mr. Oliver.”

Oliver raised his head.

“Thank you, sir. But I am partly responsible for what happened to that thing.”

“What happened?”

“I praised Lod Alfred in front of Valentin. From my point of view, Valentin was too immature for me to praise him. That seemed to ignite Valentin’s inferiority complex.”

Oh, that’s why he was so heated.

“If he loses himself in it, it’s his own nature. So there is no need to feel responsible.”

This soft line is tough.

Moreover, Mil is completely sympathetic to Oliver.

He has no say in my decision, but he’s shrewd enough to make sure he’s getting a good feeling on the side.

Not only is he decent, but he should be the Wise man.

That old hag…I’m going to overwork her.

“I thank you again. He was clever when he was little, and I looked at him, but instead, only his self-esteem grew. I was strict with him with the intention of disciplining him, but he protected his own mind by looking down on others. Raising a child… is a really difficult thing.”

“It’s a gamble to take on a disciple. In the end, it depends on their own qualities. A master can only help.”

Oliver laughed quietly.

“I see, as expected of the man that Magali laid her eyes on. You understand the hearts of people very well. I thought you were an expert at attacking the heart, but you are even better than that.”

“It just happened to work well. My men are very excellent, and they help me a lot.”

Oliver nodded quietly.

The old man’s movements were quiet, perhaps due to his age.

“No matter how good your men are, if they don’t have a master who can use them, they are an unkempt sword. A dull sword will be of no use. You’re a fine lord after all. The wandering Suzana is spreading bad rumors about Lord Alfred, but they are nothing but nonsense. I didn’t take it seriously because it was too exaggerated and didn’t match your track record… Valentin was too eager to believe it.”

I didn’t know that cat was still alive… How stubborn.

I guess he has something in mind when he didn’t cut to the chase right away.