“The dragon ticket was lost through my carelessness. Once they’re lost, I can’t accept them just because they’re worth a lot of money.
“ …… No, that’s not true. This is yours, so please take it.”
“Just as the young lady says, kid!! If it were true, you would’ve won the jackpot, so just accept it gracefully!!”
“Use that money to buy your parents a thank-you gift for raising you!!”
The two tough-looking men agreed with Edel’s words, but Kurtz remained unyielding.… Read more
Become the Mastermind Volume 1 Chapter 4 part 3
Chapter 4
“Was he outstanding as a person of Eisenhud?”
If asked that, Kurtz would undoubtedly shake his head.
After all, although he didn’t get angry, he was often bewildered by Artesia.
“…Kurtz, I’ve told you many times.”
Standing in front of him, Artesia folded her arms and narrowed her eyes.
“Come at me like you mean to beat me to a pulp.”
“A servant can’t possibly hit their master with all their might…?!”… Read more
Become the Mastermind Volume 1 Chapter 4 part 2
“The dragon ticket was lost through my carelessness. Once they’re lost, I can’t accept them just because they’re worth a lot of money.
“ …… No, that’s not true. This is yours, so please take it.”
“Just as the young lady says, kid!! If it were true, you would’ve won the jackpot, so just accept it gracefully!!”
“Use that money to buy your parents a thank-you gift for raising you!!”
The two tough-looking men agreed with Edel’s words, but Kurtz remained unyielding.… Read more
Become the Mastermind Volume 1 Chapter 4 part 1
Chapter 4
“Was he outstanding as a person of Eisenhud?”
If asked that, Kurtz would undoubtedly shake his head.
After all, although he didn’t get angry, he was often bewildered by Artesia.
“…Kurtz, I’ve told you many times.”
Standing in front of him, Artesia folded her arms and narrowed her eyes.
“Come at me like you mean to beat me to a pulp.”
“A servant can’t possibly hit their master with all their might…?!”… Read more
Become the Mastermind Volume 1 Chapter 3 part 6
“So… the young master sees her as a benefactor, doesn’t he?”
“It’s true that she relinquished the authority of the ducal house and abandoned the demi-humans of her own will.”
That fact does not change.
“However–she undoubtedly made the best decision as the head of Eisenhud.”
Having spent seven years with Artesia, receiving the upbringing of Eisenhud, interpreting the history and will passed down through generations, he knows that she made her decision after staking everything.… Read more
Become the Mastermind Volume 1 Chapter 3 part 5
Mid-motion, Lucia’s expression froze stiff.
“Hey miss, did you actually win big this race!?”
“Y, yes…this is the ticket…”
Lucia’s voice trembled as she presented “one” dragon ticket.
“N, no way, you really did hit the jackpot!”
Repeatedly checking the ticket, the man excitedly informed her:
“With the 10th favorite dragon, that’s a 30 million Gald payout! Damn, you picked well!”
“…By the way, how much would it have been if I’d bet the same amount on the 16th favorite?”… Read more
Become the Mastermind Volume 1 Chapter 3 part 4
“But Father said it’s really exciting and told me I could spend my allowance however I want today! Let’s just go take a quick peek!”
“Hmm, well let’s ask the lady at the window if it’s okay first then?”
Seeming to grasp Kurtz’s intent from his drastically changed demeanor, Lucia played along without batting an eye.
Taking Kurtz’s hand, she addressed the woman at the ticket window.
“As his guardian servant, may we be permitted entry?”… Read more
Become the Mastermind Volume 1 Chapter 3 part 3
“We should get going soon. I want to reach our destination before it gets crowded.”
“Yes, yes, as you wish, young master.”
With Lucia nodding and smiling, Kurtz and her left the room.
As the two walked side by side, Lucia leaned over to peer at Kurtz’s face.
“So young master, what are we doing today?”
“For starters, we need to earn some money. The funds Lucia prepared for emergencies won’t last long, and will be depleted in a few days with lodging and meal expenses.”… Read more
Become the Mastermind Volume 1 Chapter 3 part 2
“Do you have some illness that makes you say unnecessary things when you’re about to die?”
“You don’t have to be shy about it. After all, you did save your i. Should I help you become a man, little brother?”
“I’d rather not. I’ll treat you as a sick person from now on.”
“Yeah, yeah, enough idle chatter. Although there were times when I had to act as a honey trap to get close to targets, so I guess I don’t mind repaying the favor–oh, but now that my body has reverted to being a teenager’s, does that make me a virgin too?… Read more
Become the Mastermind Volume 1 Chapter 3 part 1
Chapter 3
In his previous life, Kurtz had spent time as a servant of House Eisenhud.
However, looking back now, he realizes he was slightly different from an actual servant.
The reason for that was–
“–Kurtz, let’s study.”
While preparing a large stack of books, Artesia said.
“We’ll start with learning to read and write.”
“I’m sorry, I can’t even read or write–oof.”
“No apologizing, okay?”
Saying that, Artesia poked Kurtz’s cheek with her fingertip.… Read more