The random characters in the dating sim world are a bit bad.

Lyon spoke with a sincere expression, even using honorifics.

These words were extremely jarring to Zola, especially the last one.

She couldn't keep those gold coins for herself; otherwise, she would become a laughing stock in the industry.

[You wretched brat, I'll ruin your reputation in the capital! I'll make sure you can't find a husband!!!]

The wicked Zola made her decision and turned to walk toward the mansion with her demi-human elf servants.

She didn't want to stay here for even a second!

Leon watched Zola leave and let out a smug laugh.

Snapped!

"Idiot, you're going too far with this. You'll have a hard time finding a marriage partner if you keep acting like this."

Leon smiled slightly as he looked at his father, who was worried that he wouldn't be able to find a marriage partner.

"Don't worry. Although my brother's wedding preparations were difficult, it was only because of the money. I made a lot of money this time. There's nothing to worry about regarding the wedding."

"Besides, that guy was going to sell himself to that perverted old woman. This is already letting her off easy. Let's discuss the next steps for developing the territory."

Seeing this, Barcos had no choice but to give up trying to persuade him and turned to ask other questions.

"You've already reported this to the guild, haven't you?"

"Of course, the corresponding taxes have also been paid. The previous wooden airship broke down, and this one is new. We'll leave it for the family to use from now on."

Lucasión modified the two captured airships, making them more powerful, while keeping their length at around 20 to 30 meters.

"Leon, aren't you going to stay here for the future?"

Looking at his concerned mother, Leon smiled gently.

"Don't worry, Mother. I found a habitable deserted island during my adventure, and if nothing unexpected happens, I will be granted a title."

Then, Leon told the two of them about his plans to go independent in the future.

Book 1: Chapter 14 Attitude towards the Kingdom

A floating island near the Bartofart family territory.

After the warship Bartona came to a stop, Lyon entered with Lucaccion and Iron Soldiers.

The island, untouched by human hands, is teeming with life, featuring hills and forests, as well as, most importantly, rivers and plains.

"Lucasion, how's the situation on the island?"

“Master, the floating island you discovered doesn’t have any metal ores, but it does have heat-generating minerals that can be used to create hot springs. Perhaps this territory could be developed for tourism in the future.”

"Is that so? That sounds quite good. How's things going at the secret base? Has the factory been built yet?"

Lyon wasn't particularly concerned about the territory's status; what he cared more about was whether the secret base had already begun building warships.

"Master, that huge floating island has abundant mineral resources. The factory has been successfully built, and we expect to be able to start building warships tomorrow. However, it will probably be very difficult for us to find out more about the situation once we get to the academy?"

Listening to the problems pointed out by Luciano, Lyon lowered his head and pondered for a while before explaining his solution.

“Lucasión, we can launch a satellite into space and use it to transmit information, although there will be some delay.”

Lyon then informed Luciano of the satellite's information, which the latter quickly understood and devised a plan.

The physics of the otome game world that Leon is in is the same as his previous life, so naturally, it also has an atmosphere.

Lyon was puzzled that the technologically advanced Old Humans had not invented satellites, nuclear energy, missiles, or similar technologies.

The technology of the old humans in this world seems to be different from the path of progress in the previous life.

“Master, I think it’s necessary for you to give a detailed explanation of the technology you developed in your previous life.”

Although Lucaccion, an artificial intelligence, was proud of the advanced technology of the old humans, he still developed a strong interest after hearing about several new things from Leon.

Lyon stared at Lucaccion floating in the air for a long time, his brows furrowed in worry.

Luciano watched as Lyon quieted down, his gaze fixed intently on him.

It gave off a strong sense of threat that if you said something, I would stop working.

Upon seeing this, the iron soldiers beside them moved their bodies and began to clear the surrounding area.

"Hmm~, okay."

After a long while, Leon finally agreed, recalling all the technologies he had seen in his previous life, whether they were from reality or science fiction movies, and he rattled off everything he could remember.

Time passed quickly and it was evening.

By the campfire, Luciano looked at the weary-looking Lyon and expressed his admiration.

"Master, it seems you are even smarter than I thought."

Luciano's electronic voice carried no sarcasm, but Lyon still found it somewhat unsettling.

Does he sound stupid?

Time flies when you're building your territory, and there's less than a month left until enrollment.

Luciano watched as Leon, who was experiencing the neural link technology, slowly floated over.

"Master, there's still a month until enrollment."

As Leon watched Lucaccion approach, he put the shovel back down, activated his mech, and climbed down.

To avoid forgetting things, Lyon had specifically asked Luciano to remind him.

"The things I needed for enrollment have already been prepared. Those merchants were overjoyed when they saw the gold coins and prepared them for me under the pretext of giving them as gifts."

Six months ago, news came back from the kingdom of the reward for Lyon's discovery of the new territory.

Leon received the title of knight and the promise of a baron, all of which would be formally conferred upon him upon graduation from the academy.

Lyon extended his greetings to the government department that very evening, after it had taken them almost six months to resolve their own affairs.

However, whether in the past life or in this world, it seems that the ability to govern is always very slow.

"By the way, Lucasion. What was the purpose of establishing the kingdom's academies?"

Although Lyon learned about the school's life, such as tea parties, through his brother Nix's letters, he still had some doubts about the school's requirement that all nobles attend.

"Master, on the surface, there is the meaning of improving the quality of the children of nobles by educating them. Many of the children of nobles are like people who have never left their territory. Therefore, many nobles lack common sense about the world and noble society. So I want to bring them together to educate them."

"Furthermore, there is also the intention of letting the ignorant nobles see the power of the capital and thus take away their will to resist. Although they will become hostages sent by local nobles, the children can broaden their horizons, study hard, and make new friends in the capital, so the side that sends them away is also very willing to do so. Although there are advantages and disadvantages for both sides, the significance of their existence is really great."

"The academy's primary reason for existence is to make people realize that they belong to the same country. In times of crisis, they can unite as one. After all, according to you, Master, there seem to be other continental nations. However, Master, who keeps asking me about the warship construction, doesn't seem to care about this."

Finally, Luciano offered a brief comment on Lyon's attitude toward the kingdom.

“Lucassion, I built warships only to protect the kingdom’s borders. You know there are many air pirates in the chaotic regions.”

Lyon argued somewhat angrily, but he didn't change his mind about Lucaccion, who had already made up his mind, and continued to speak.

"I've heard that you can also find a marriage partner at the academy. To young noblemen, it's a social place. So please be careful, Master. It could be embarrassing if you don't handle it well. But it seems that Master doesn't care about it at the moment."

Lyon felt very sad listening to Lucaccion's words.

You have to understand that in his past life, he was threatened by exorbitant dowries, so it was no problem for him to be indifferent to things like marriage!

As things stand, it's highly unlikely that someone like him, who's just a passerby, would have the opportunity to meet a girl with excellent qualities and a good personality.

After all, such girls are usually born into well-educated dukes or marquises.

Leon has no illusions about girls whose social status is so different from his own; he's just taking things one step at a time.

However, the only thing that is certain at the moment is the construction of warships!

Volume 1: Chapter 15 I Will Not Marry Those Women

With the arrival of the holidays, Lyon's brother Nix also returned home.

Leon flew over in his airship to find out about the school wedding.

The newly renovated port gleamed, and many airships belonging to merchants who had come to trade were moored there. Lyon smiled happily as he looked at the scene before him.

The family's territory has been revitalized and is now brimming with vitality thanks to his investment.

At the port, Barcos, who had received advance notice from Lyon, was already waiting.

As a baron, he was not required to wait at the port, as this was against etiquette.

However, he is impeccable as a father.

"Lyon, over here!"

Leon walked over to his father, who was waving to him, and handed the small amount of fruit he was carrying to his younger brother, Colin, who was standing beside him.

"These are fruits grown on my brother's land. Take them to Mother and the others to try."

"It seems you've done a great job developing the territory this year."

Barcos took out a green fruit, took a bite, and praised it to Lyon with a proud father's expression.

"Speak. What brings you here this time? If you need help from the family, that's no problem."

After Lyon's investment, Barcos's territory developed quite well. Although not wealthy, it was able to make a surplus every year.

"Hehe. Father, the main reason I came this time is to ask about the academy."

"The academy? I see."

Barcos walked ahead, with Lyon beside him, as they hurried toward the mansion.

In the Kingdom of Holfate, knights and barons are classified as knightly families, while noble families refer to family members who hold the title of baron or higher.

The academy prepared two different classes for knightly families and noble families: the regular class and the advanced class.

Lyon's brother, Nix, was in the regular class, while Zola's eldest son was in the advanced class. Generally speaking, noble families send their children to the regular class.

However, since the second son and third son, who are not heirs, will not inherit the family business, they attend regular classes.

In wealthy families, the second and third sons would also enter the advanced class, but poor nobles on the border were not so wealthy, so they all attended the ordinary class.

However, girls are an exception. As long as they are of baronial or higher birth, they can enter the advanced class regardless of their wealth.

Leon's sister Gina attended the advanced class.

"So you're saying I was in the advanced class?"

Leon was a little disappointed. He had originally planned to go to school with Knicks so that Knicks could help him find a marriage partner.

However, that's clearly impossible now.

Seeing that Leon's mood had soured, Barcos gently patted him on the shoulder to comfort him.

"Since you are now a baron, you will naturally have to attend the advanced class, and you will also find your marriage partner in the advanced class."

Upon hearing that he would have to find his future marriage partner in the advanced class, Leon became somewhat dejected.

"Can I refuse, Father?"

Looking at Leon's tearful eyes, Barcos hesitated for a moment, then said very firmly, "Don't cry! There aren't many women like Zola. Besides, there are many better women in the academy's high school class than you imagine, um... probably."

Lyon couldn't hold back any longer when he heard Barcos's last "probably".

"Father, most of the girls from baronial and earlial families are like landmines! Do you know that? They're landmines that can kill people!"

Leon spoke with a tearful expression, while Barcos quickly covered Leon's mouth with his hand.

"Hey! Don't call noble ladies landmines! It wouldn't be good if someone heard that. Besides, your sisters are also daughters of barons. Do they look that bad?"

Barcos released his hand as he watched Leon gradually quiet down.

After wiping away non-existent tears from his face, Leon said to Barcos, "Father, I think you know Gina and the other girl better than I do, right? Girls from baronial and earlial families rarely know manners."

Lyon's words were full of determination.

Barcos, hearing Leon's words, covered his face with his hands in a helpless manner.

After all, Leon's sister Gina bought demi-human slaves immediately after receiving the money he had given her.

He originally thought Gina would use the money to buy food or daily necessities, but instead, she spent it on unnecessary demi-human slaves.

Inside the mansion, the moment Leon and Barcos walked in, his sister ran up to them and tugged at Barcos's arm, acting all cute.

"Daddy, I also want an elf lover—no, I mean a personal servant slave."