Since "forceful seizure" is inappropriate, let's try "clever acquisition".

On his way here, Yuri had already learned about the general situation of the manor from Annabelle, and had also come up with what he considered to be a perfect plan.

He thought for a moment, then suddenly spoke.

"Mr. Spencer is quite the talker."

"Haha, really? No, I'm just really excited because I met my legendary idol today!"

"I'm so sorry... Please excuse my poor appearance, Savior." Mr. Spencer laughed heartily as he drank.

"Savior or whatever... I don't have any real achievements to show for it, so please don't call me that."

"No, no, no, how could that be! Your legend is known to everyone, even in a rural place like this!"

You cured the orc princess of a curse that even shamans couldn't break, and you protected the elven queen at the social banquet!

Mr. Spencer recounted Yuri's illustrious deeds as if they were his own treasures.

At this moment, he looked at the two people next to Yuri: "Speaking of which, these two are..."

“Oh, right, I forgot to introduce them. These are Annabelle and Miss Irene; they are my teachers in St. Cromwell,” Yuri explained.

Spencer stroked his mustache and nodded, saying, "I see. I initially thought they were your attendants... but with such outstanding bearing, I think that's unlikely..."

Are these two not only nobles, but also teachers in St. Cromwell? They're so young!

Annabelle and Eileen nodded in greeting.

Then, Spencer went on to say flattering things like, "As expected of the Son of Prophecy, even the seminary cares about you!"

If it were an ordinary 14-year-old boy, he would probably have become arrogant and conceited after being flattered by him.

However, Yuri maintained a respectful and polite attitude throughout.

"Mr. Spencer, why don't you introduce your wife and children to me?"

Yuri suddenly shifted the topic to the mother and daughter sitting opposite him.

The two women paused for a moment when they were called upon, then looked surprised.

Mr. Spencer immediately replied with a look of shame, "Look at me, I'm so sorry, I forgot to introduce my dear wife and daughter because I met my idol."

Could you please give me some information?

“Of course, this is my wife.” Mr. Spencer looked at the lady to his left.

The beautiful lady, dressed in a gorgeous evening gown, had soft, fluffy blonde hair that extended all the way to her shoulder blades. Combined with her voluptuous figure, she exuded a unique and alluring charm.

“My name is Liz Caro. My Lord, you can just call me Liz.”

She slowly lowered her chin, placed her hands together near her abdomen, and gracefully bowed her head towards Yuri.

Good evening, Mrs. Liz.

The girl sitting next to Mrs. Liz is her daughter, Louise Caro.

She is one year older than Yuri and recently celebrated her coming-of-age ceremony.

Unlike her parents' aristocratic composure, the girl secretly stared at Yuri with obvious wariness.

Oh dear... I'm being treated like a robber who's come to steal my family's property, the boy thought.

"Has Miss Louise not considered studying in St. Cromwell?"

While chewing on a fried fish fillet, Eileen said, "It's rare that this manor is so close to the Vatican, why not come to the seminary?"

Mrs. Liz: "..."

Louise: "..."

"------"

In an instant, the restaurant was enveloped in a subtle atmosphere.

Annabelle glared at her friend, and Yuri sighed silently.

Eileen realized she had said the wrong thing and scratched her cheek in embarrassment.

“Ms. Eileen, thank you so much for your concern, but Louise has been receiving instruction at home from the best tutors,” Mr. Spencer said.

"Oh, I see..." Eileen nodded with an awkward smile.

As a result, for the rest of the dinner, Miss Louise glared angrily at the pink-haired female teacher.

After dinner, Mr. Spencer led Yuri to the study in the mansion.

This time, Mrs. Liz and Miss Louise did not accompany them; only Yuri, Annabelle, and Irene were present.

Mr. Spencer sat down at the impressive desk, while Yuri took a seat on the armchair.

"Lord Euryphus, now that there is no one else here, let's get down to business."

"can."

Yuri nodded in response.

He glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw that the door to the inner room of the study was ajar, and two pairs of eyes were watching closely.

"It must be Mrs. Liz and Miss Louise peeping," Yuri thought.

“Mr. Spencer, I think you have already heard that the Augusta Royal Family has gifted me ownership of this estate.”

I'm here today to reclaim this estate.

The other party spent the whole day trying to get Yuri to state his demands in public, but Yuri deliberately kept him hanging.

Mr. Spencer finally lost his temper and was about to confront Yuri when Yuri caught him off guard and went straight to the point.

Mr. Spencer seemed to have been caught off guard by the prophesied son's attack. The words he had prepared were stuck in his throat, and he couldn't speak for a long time, looking very embarrassed.

"Um...uh, yes...yes, that's right, I did hear about that."

Mr. Spencer stroked his beard with trembling hands: "But it's very troublesome to do this..."

I don't want to speak ill of the royal family, but this estate and land are the legacy left by my father, Baron Charles..."

Yuri interrupted him: "Your father...?"

For a moment, Mr. Spencer looked embarrassed, but he quickly regained his composure.

“That’s right, my father… even if the law doesn’t recognize it, Baron Charles is still my respected father.”

The Baron entrusted everything in this manor to me before he died... For the past five years, I have devoted myself to this manor and poured all my heart and soul into it.

Now that things have come to this, how can His Majesty simply throw me out? He can't do that; I think there must be some misunderstanding!"

No, there is no misunderstanding.

Yuri shook his head calmly.

"The Augusta royal family has decided to bestow this estate upon Euryphus Falción as a reward."

"!"

Mr. Spencer suddenly stood up from his chair.

The gentlemanly atmosphere vanished, and the middle-aged man's eyes became sharp and sinister.

He spoke in a loud voice: "How can the emperor of the empire arbitrarily distribute the property of his subjects? This is nothing short of robbery!"

It is thanks to the support of us minor lords that the empire has been able to maintain a stable order for thousands of years.

If word gets out that His Majesty's actions are misguided, it will only discourage his ministers.

No, even if you tell me all this, it's no use... Yuri thought to herself, speechless.

"I am sorry, Lord Euryphus, I cannot accept your request."

Spencer looked down at the dark-haired boy and continued speaking.

"You may continue to stay in this mansion as a distinguished guest."

I can stay as long as I want, but I will never give it up to someone else.

If you intend to return, please convey my message to Princess Rosalia—

No matter what means the empire employs, I will not back down.

I will protect the comfortable life my wife and daughter enjoy, and I will never abandon the legacy my father left me!

With Spencer's statement, which was tantamount to a declaration of war, Yuri instantly became a notorious villain on par with a burglar.

"……Well."

Infected by the aura of justice emanating from the man, Eileen even felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.

Yes... he was just trying to protect his family as a husband and a father.

Even though his wife was extravagant and his daughter lived a life of luxury...

Even if the enemy is the future savior and the most powerful woman on the continent...

He didn't waver in the slightest. Was it wrong to protect his family?

"..."

Yuri remained silent.

Just as he had expected, this man knew very well who his real backer was.

A hundred times more terrifying than Emperor Ronald of the Empire, the dictatorial empress of Augusta—

The manor's armed force consisted of about forty knights, which was insignificant compared to the imperial army.

However, even knowing that he was going to be the enemy of that tyrannical empress, Spencer showed no fear, of course, because he also had his own political backers.

Yuri said calmly.

"I've heard that you have a close personal relationship with Prince Andrei. Is that what gives you the confidence to oppose him?"

Rosalia, of course, wouldn't let Yuri be her pawn, stealing someone else's inheritance for no reason.

The reason for choosing to give this land to Yuri was because Spencer was Prince Andrei's lackey.

"Lord Euryphus is well aware of this as well."

Spencer smiled.

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