I Was Just Having Fun With The Time Limit – Chapter 149

Chapter 149

“I really hate thieves.”

At Ron’s words, Rovena tilted her head.

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“I really loathe thieves.”

“Hate and loathe, aren’t they similar? But what’s this sudden talk about thieves?”

“I especially hate thieves who hurt people’s hearts.”

Rovena sighed, “Whew-“. Then, patting Arun’s back, she said,

“Even though he seems like this, he’s undoubtedly our most reliable ally. We’ve maintained a solid alliance system for 500 years, so you don’t have to worry too much.”

“Is this the affectionate mother concept?”

“Is there a mother who isn’t affectionate to her son?”

“Okay, let’s go with that.”

Even for Rovena, Ron’s reaction was quite unexpected.

“Sky Island and Bilotian have maintained a friendly relationship for 500 years, and wouldn’t the Bilotian side also benefit from the appearance of such a splendid son of mine? Why do you seem to dislike it so much?”

“Adding a drop of water to the sea doesn’t make the sea wider.”

“Ah……”

Rovena let out a hollow laugh.

In other words, it meant that whether or not the power named Arun was added, Bilotian was already powerful.

‘Even so, that level of hostility is strange.’

It was surprising enough that the usually cold-hearted Ron was openly expressing hostility.

But it was even more surprising that he wasn’t drawing his sword despite expressing that level of hostility.

‘Normally, he would have already drawn his sword. Does he know something?’

Ron spoke.

“How old are you?”

“I’m twelve years old, Your Majesty.”

Ron shook his head as if displeased.

“Twelve years old, of all ages. Two years younger than Isabel.”

As if anyone would think he’s not a thief.

Arun felt like he heard something that wasn’t said.

“Don’t even think about expecting to be called ‘oppa’.”

“I find it difficult to understand what you mean. I only wish to soar to greater heights as a knight of the Empire.”

“Yes, I’m sure you do.”

Rovena, who couldn’t stand it any longer, spoke again.

“Your personality has changed a lot, Your Majesty.”

Ron didn’t respond to her words and only fixed his gaze on Arun.

“You’re quite well-behaved. Unlike a certain thief I know.”

“Pardon?”

“That thief said this to me. ‘You-nim are cute too’, or something like that.”

“Was there someone who dared to commit such an outrage against Your Majesty?”

Arun frowned.

“If you accept me as a knight of the Empire, I will dedicate my life to severely punishing that person.”

“Yes. Severe punishment must be given.”

Ron rose from his seat.

“Viaton, enlist the Duke’s son as a squire in the Black Whale.”

“The Black Whale? You’re sending him straight there?”

“And tell them to work him as hard as possible.”

“How hard should I tell them to make it?”

“Enough that he doesn’t die.”

After saying that, Ron stroked his chin and spoke again.

“Enough that he might die.”

“Your orders will be obeyed, Your Majesty.”

Rovena let out another hollow laugh.

Oh my, they usually can’t wait to tear each other apart.

Their teamwork was impeccable today.

Ron opened his mouth again.

“And you. Twelve-year-old.”

“It’s Arun, Your Majesty.”

“While training in the Black Whale, you will have no time outside of training.”

“I’m prepared for that.”

“That means there won’t be even a single second to meet Isabel.”

“How could I possibly intend to meet Her Highness?”

Arun didn’t reveal his inner thoughts.

He had officially lost all his memories, and that applied to Duke Rovena, who was currently set as his mother.

“And from today, inform all members of the Black Whale subordinate, no, the entire Imperial Knight Order. All male knights under the age of 17 are prohibited from entering Arena Palace and will not be able to have any conversations with the Princess. This is an Imperial order.”

From Rovena’s perspective, it was an absurd Imperial order.

She had never seen such a childish and frivolous Imperial order.

“Is that really an Imperial order?”

Rovena looked at Viaton.

“Viaton, say something. You’re the Chief Aide to the Empire.”

“That’s a truly excellent Imperial order. I will draft and circulate an official document by today, no, within the hour.”

“How competent.”

“You flatter me.”

It was the first compliment he had heard in 13 years, but Viaton didn’t care.

A brief silence followed.

“……”

Ron had Viaton bring a document and handed it to Arun.

“Sign it. It’s an application form to join the Black Whale.”

“Understood.”

Arun scanned the document and noticed something strange.

There was a sentence written in particularly bold and large letters.

“Do I need to sign here as well?”

“Yes.”

『0. I swear that I am not a thief. Signature_______』

It was even ‘number 0’.

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The TeyIsabel Transfer Gate spread throughout the continent through thorough management and supervision.

Because Isabel Chain technology accurately recorded the movement information of all users using the Transfer Gate, external manipulation was impossible.

Including the Bilotian Empire, the seven kingdoms had long activated the TeyIsabel Transfer Gate, and among them, the national power of Rahella and Jirdel, who were the first to actively embrace the TeyIsabel Transfer Gate, became formidable.

Although the Magic Federation prohibited the use of the TeyIsabel Transfer Gate, even people from the Magic Federation began to secretly use it.

Narmore, CEO of Narmore Corporation, boasted in front of Yuri.

“Making it so that Isabel Coin is used when using the TeyIsabel Transfer Gate was a stroke of genius, wasn’t it?”

“……”

Yuri wanted to say no.

But the results were too clear to deny.

She racked her brain and retorted,

“The reason we were able to establish the TeyIsabel Transfer Gate system so actively recently is because Her Highness discovered ultrapure water.”

“Of course, that’s true. And it was me who applied that to magic engineering technology to create new civilizations. Ah, of course, it is true that there was full support from Sir Teyselon, Sir Viaton, and Her Majesty the Empress.”

Narmore had a lot of pent-up frustration towards Yuri.

He was so busy with business that he couldn’t spend time with Isabel, which was his biggest regret, and Yuri teased him about it every day.

“How is it? My dazzling achievements? How is it? How is it? How is it?”

“Yeah, your poop is thick, oppa.”

“What if I summarize these dazzling achievements and bring them to Her Highness? Her Highness will be very pleased, right?”

The TeyIsabel Transfer Gate completely dominated the distribution network of the entire continent.

There was no monopoly like this monopoly, but Isabel Coin was needed to use the monopoly distribution network.

Also, in order to use Isabel Coin, a terminal made by Narmore Corporation was required, and its distribution rate across the continent had already exceeded 60%.

“Isabel Coin has already begun to replace currency. And I have a lot of Isabel Coin.”

People all over the world are using the Transfer Gate, and the profits from it are being delivered in real time.

He reached the point where money piled up just by breathing.

“That’s not all. The super luxurious ramen with the extra soup was a huge success.”

Regular ramen is still being provided at almost cost price.

It was Narmore’s effort not to damage Isabel’s spirit.

However, other than that, super luxurious ramen targeting nobles and the wealthy was also being sold, which generated huge profits.

“I’m the one who developed that extra soup.”

“That’s why I’m giving you incentives as per the contract.”

Thanks to ramen and Yurimore Bakery, Yuri became the wealthiest maid in the history of the Empire.

However, wealth was always relative, and no matter how much money Yuri made, it was nothing compared to Narmore.

Narmore scoffed.

“I wonder what you’re going to do with that kind of pocket change.”

“……”

From the point where Isabel Coin was already popularized, Narmore became the wealthiest person in the history of the Empire.

He had surpassed Duke Rossild’s family, which had accumulated fame and wealth for 500 years, in an instant.

“Now, even if I don’t step up, the system will run well on its own.”

“……”

“What does that mean? It means that now I can spend a lot of time with Her Highness too. Hahaha. Now I have nothing to be ashamed of in front of you.”

“Does it make you happy to beat your younger sister?”

“Yeah, I’m so happy.”

“Okay. I’m sure you’re very happy.”

“Yeah, I’m really happy.”

Narmore, who had finally cleared his long-standing frustration, savored the feeling of victory for the first time.

“Oppa. Didn’t you say you were super busy today? You said you had to attend a special Royal Assembly.”

This Royal Assembly was special.

It was a fairly large-scale meeting with the successors of the kings, as well as the Rossild family participating.

Narmore was also attending as the representative of Narmore Corporation.

“Oh, I’m busy. Super busy. Ah, my mind. I had something to ask you.”

“No, I don’t want to.”

“It’s related to Her Highness.”

“……Don’t lie.”

“It’s real.”

“Yeah, I’m not falling for it.”

Narmore persisted.

“Today, why don’t we make Her Highness the main character of the Royal Assembly?”

“……”

“And, well, this is nothing special.”

He wiped his nose.

“I’m thinking of getting back at the Rossilds. You know, the thing about them framing you and kicking you out.”

“……What does that have to do with you, oppa?”

“It’s just, it’s annoying.”

“What is?”

“They should only be bothering me, why are they interfering?”

Narmore turned and walked away.

“Today, I’m counting on you to make Her Highness shine the brightest. What was the name of that Rossild only daughter?”

“Reina?”

“Right. Make that Reina-something look like the dust rolling around over there.”

Yuri muttered,

“Idiot. Her Highness shines the brightest even without dressing up. Reina is no match for her anyway. You don’t even know how brightly Her Highness shines.”

Still, she decided to do her best.

She also had to check her shoulder blades.

‘Will wings sprout today?’