That elf held great significance.
That’s why, after collaborating with those unsavory elves whose only redeeming quality was their appearance and working with Sandor’s connections to route her through numerous slave traders and countries, making it difficult to trace her back, I took careful precautions.
And I had planned to keep her as a slave with Gilrenzio, then kill her when the royal elf faction that rules over the elf country gained dominance.… Read more
Become the Mastermind Volume 1 Chapter 5 part 1
Chapter 5
“The ‘comrades’ that Eisenhud speaks of are those who walk side by side with us,”
Artesia told me as we sat in the garden, bathed in the dappled sunlight.
“There are no racial or hierarchical distinctions among them. Neither distance nor time matters. ‘Share everything with your comrades, and know their joys and sorrows, their enemies as your own’ – this is the family precept of Eisenhud that we have sworn to uphold.… Read more
Become the Mastermind Volume 1 Chapter 4 part 4
“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