I Was Just Having Fun With The Time Limit – Chapter 37

Chapter 37

Dailtha, as befitting the Chief Attendant, spoke with a firm attitude.

“After today, we will go to the Sun Auction House.”

“Y-You’re going to hand over and sell that historical treasure to the auction house? Are you out of your mind?”

“We’re not selling it.”

“Then?”

“We’re going to lend it to them, just the same.”

“Why would those people at the auction house borrow it?”

“Just by making it known that this treasure exists in the auction house, they will create tremendous added value. They can gain trust, which is the top priority for those who conduct auctions. The fact that the treasure was entrusted is important, but they’ve also obtained a guarantee, which is the Imperial Chief Attendant who entrusted this treasure.”

“……”

“100 million Luden per year as a rental fee would be laughable.”

Of course, if those without power did this, the auction house would just take it away.

However, Dailtha is the Chief Attendant of the Bilotian Imperial Family.

They wouldn’t dare dream of stealing it.

“Ugh.”

Marco felt extremely miserable, as if he was being robbed in broad daylight.

“However, considering the historical significance of this treasure and the connection with the Yurmiel family, I came to you first.”

“……I understand.”

After hearing it, the conditions were atrocious.

“Let’s renew the contract every year. We will renegotiate the rental fee every year.”

“……”

In other words, it meant that the rental fee could be increased once a year.

“Do you dislike it?”

“……It’s fine.”

“I agree to its use as research material, but it must be non-physical research. If you break it, destroy it, or damage its value as a Proposal Stone, I will demand 1,000 years’ worth of rental fees.”

It meant that if it was damaged, he would have to pay 100 billion.

“Do you dislike it?”

“……It’s fine.”

It was the tyranny of the one who possessed the only treasure in the world.

However, Marco couldn’t call tyranny tyranny.

Because at this moment, he was completely at a disadvantage.

‘I wish I hadn’t told you the true value of this treasure!’

But that would also go against his beliefs as an appraiser.

Dailtha extended her hand.

“……Yes?”

He instinctively clasped her hand.

He thought she wanted to shake hands.

“What are you doing?”

“Isn’t this a…… handshake?”

“I’ll receive the 100 million Luden now, in cash, as a lump sum.”

“……”

In the end, Dailtha received a large sum of 100 million Luden.

‘Her Highness will be pleased.’

She felt inexplicably proud.

She said she was participating in the Olympiad because of the money, and it would probably be of great help.

Dailtha, who received the money, smiled lightly.

“Thank you for the amicable conversation and agreement.”

“Amicable conversation and agreement…… Sure, ha, haha, haha!”

History repeated itself today.

After Dailtha left, Marco muttered to himself.

It felt like a storm had swept through and passed.

He didn’t know what it was, but 100 million was gone.

He muttered in a daze.

“The Chief Attendant…… became the Chief Attendant.”

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I arrived at the border between the Bilotian Empire and the Mirotel Magic Federation.

It was a Transfer Gate used by VIPs, so there weren’t that many people.

While Sir Viaton, who was escorting me, was away for a moment to complete the procedures, I met someone.

“Oh my, who is this? Isn’t this Princess Isabel?”

Even at first glance, it was full of hostility.

It’s not easy to be this transparent, but Reina was a child who was very easy to read.

I smiled brightly.

“Lady Reina. We meet again.”

Next to Reina stood a young girl with blue hair.

She was probably around 8 years old.

She would be older than me, but because I possessed the body of the Bilotian Imperial Family, she looked younger than me.

Her face was full of freckles.

Her gaze towards me wasn’t very kind, so it seemed like she was a child who had a deep friendship with Reina.

“I heard that Your Highness is participating in the Olympiad, is it true?”

“Is Lady Reina participating as well?”

“Yes. Didn’t you know? My story was also published a lot in the newsletters.”

“Ah, is that so?”

To be honest, I wasn’t really interested.

She would be a participant in the 14th Olympiad, as expected.

In other words, she’s a participant in the Olympiad that only those under the age of 14 can take.

The prize money for that is 3 million Luden.

I wasn’t really interested in such a childish test.

For your information, I’m taking the 19th Olympiad.

As a K-student, I have to do this much.

“You really didn’t know?”

“Is there any reason why I should know?”

Reina’s face flushed a little.

It seemed like she realized that she was interested in my participation, but I wasn’t interested in hers.

‘Transparent, transparent.’

I wasn’t particularly angry. It was just a little annoyingly cute.

Just then, I heard Sir Viaton’s voice.

“Your Highness. The procedures are finished.”

But Reina’s eyes widened.

Reina was still quite transparent at this moment.

Her eyes seemed to be pouring out hearts.

‘Yeah, I understand. It’s understandable. That appearance is the justification.’

Ah, come to think of it.

It wasn’t very important, so I forgot, but it seems there was a setting that Sir Viaton was Reina’s first love.

Something about falling in love at first sight when she was young.

‘So this is the scene where she falls in love at first sight, huh?’

Hehehe, I felt like laughing like a grandfather for some reason.

Even though she’s a child, it seems like she can recognize handsome people.

Reina opened her mouth.

“But who is the person next to you……”

“Hello, Lady Reina. I am Viaton, who serves Her Highness.”

“Ah, Sir Viaton! I’ve heard a lot about your reputation. You’re an excellent aide who has the Emperor’s favor, possessing both literary and martial arts skills……”

“You flatter me, thank you.”

“Ah! I, I’m also participating in the Olympiad.”

I’m a person who is this smart and works hard.

It seemed like she wanted to emphasize that.

“Yes. Fighting.”

“Will Sir Viaton also cheer for me?”

“I just said fighting.”

Sir Viaton cut off the conversation while maintaining only the minimum courtesy.

To Sir Viaton, Reina would be nothing more or less than a naive child.

I don’t think the time Sir Viaton’s gaze lingered on Reina would even be 7 seconds in total.

Poor Reina desperately（?） said.

“Oh, my goodness, I’m losing my mind. Yuri. Say hello. This is Princess Isabel and Aide Viaton.”

“Hello. I’m Yuri.”

The girl greeted me with a rather stiff attitude.

Since she didn’t have a surname, it seemed like she was a commoner.

‘Ah, that Yuri from a commoner background?’

A young child sponsored by the Rossild Dukedom. A child also called a math prodigy.

Since she’s one year younger than Reina, she would be 9 years old now.

She wasn’t a supporting character who was dealt with significantly in the work, but she occasionally appeared with the modifier “math prodigy.”

‘She clenched her teeth and studied hard to take responsibility for her sick mother and siblings, right?’

She was a child who lived fiercely to receive the sponsorship of Duke Rossild.

Suddenly, I felt Yuri was admirable.

‘A breadwinner at 9 years old.’

I felt sorry for her for no reason.

“I’ve heard stories about you, older sister. I’m cheering for you, older sister Yuri.”

“……Thank you.”

Yuri had a sullen expression.

Reina poked Yuri’s side.

It seemed like she didn’t like Yuri’s attitude at all.

Only then did Yuri harden her expression and show hostility again.

It would be a kind of social life.

‘Isn’t it a bit much to force a child to show hostility?’

Sigh. Well, she’s a kid too, so I decided to just let it go.

“By the way, Your Highness, why are you participating in the Olympiad?”

“Because it seems like it will be fun.”

“Because it seems like it will be fun?”

Reina laughed, “Hohoho.”

“It’s quite interesting that the Princess of the Sword Empire Bilotian is interested in mathematics.”

“What’s so interesting about it? I’m also learning magic.”

“Ah, that’s right. You’ve invited two very skilled magic teachers, haven’t you? Usually, you only have one teacher, but it seems like you’re putting in a lot of effort.”

In other words, it meant that because she lacked skill, she was trying to win through quantity.

Reina continued speaking.

“How is it? Is magic fun?”

“Yes. It’s enjoyable.”

“Ah, you’re enjoying it. You don’t find swordsmanship fun, right?”

Reina’s intention was clear.

She was making fun of the fact that I, the Princess of the Sword Empire, couldn’t learn swordsmanship.

“Yes. As you know, I’m not suited to learning Bilotian swordsmanship.”

“Not suited? Why?”

I wasn’t even angry because it was ridiculous.

“Bilotian swordsmanship has developed for 500 years to suit the male body and mana circuits. Surely you’re not unaware of this basic common sense, are you?”

“I’m a layman when it comes to swordsmanship, so I had no idea.”

“Is that so?”

“It seems I’ve made a mistake. I apologize.”

“I know very well what you’re trying to say, Lady.”

“Yes?”

I smiled sweetly.

“You want to say that I’m a half-baked princess who had to give up swordsmanship and is learning math and magic, right?”

A direct hit is the best for kids who approach like this, awkwardly hiding their thoughts.

If there were no onlookers, I could just laugh it off, but I can’t do that.

I am the Princess of Bilotian, and being looked down upon as a princess damages the honor of the Imperial Family.

‘I want to be a sunshine female lead, not a pushover female lead.’

I decided to resolve this situation in the Princess’s way.