Jobless Reincarnation: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events

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The king glanced at the sliced fish in the bowl, steaming hot, but hesitated to take a bite.

The maidservant serving him kept swallowing her saliva, not because she was drooling over the delicious fish, but because she was afraid that the king would be dissatisfied with her service.

The king hadn't touched his food for a moment, and she didn't dare to breathe loudly for a second; her heart was in her throat.

"You go out first."

"The king said."

"Yes."

Hearing the king call her out, the maid breathed a sigh of relief, but she was also a little scared, fearing that she might have done something wrong and displeased the king.

She had just left the room when she saw Gravel approaching hurriedly, so she quickly went to greet him and bowed, saying, "Your Highness Gravel, His Majesty is having breakfast. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Gravel ignored the maid and walked right past her.

"Your Highness..."

The maid hurriedly followed to stop her, but before she could even speak, she received a sharp slap on the cheek from Gravel, and her body swayed as she fell to the ground.

Gravel sneered, "Ha, do you think I, as a prince, don't know when my father eats? Who do you think you are to remind me?"

The maid was seeing stars from Gravel's slap, but she vaguely understood what Gravel meant: the son couldn't even remember when his father ate, and needed a servant to remind him, which was clearly mocking Gravel for being unfilial.

Thinking of this, she was about to kneel down and admit her mistake when she got up and looked up to find that Gravel had already disappeared from sight and entered the royal chamber.

The maid felt a pang of grievance. The head maid had repeatedly warned her that the king did not like to be disturbed while he was eating. She had meant well by reminding Gravel, but it had been misunderstood. Now, not only had she been slapped by Gravel, but she would also be reprimanded by the head maid. Before she knew it, tears were already streaming down her face.

……

"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty."

"Okay, find a chair to sit down."

"Thank you, Father King."

Upon entering the royal chamber, Gravel bowed to the king, then rose, found a chair, and sat down beside the old king.

Upon entering the room, Gravel glanced at the food on the king's table. Apart from a steamed fish, there was nothing else; it was quite bland.

Whenever the king was troubled, he always liked to eat something simple.

The king put down his spoon, and Gravel immediately picked up a glass bowl from the side and handed it to him. The old king took the bowl, rinsed his mouth, and then Gravel picked up a neatly arranged silk napkin from the table and wiped the corners of the king's mouth.

The king coughed twice and said:

"Ahem, so tell me, what brings you here today?"

Gravel put down his napkin, poured a glass of water for the king, and then slowly said:

“Father, it’s nothing serious. There are some rumors going around lately, and people in the capital are in a state of panic. I’m sure you’re worried about that too. I’m concerned for your health, so I’ve come to visit you.”

"Is that so..." The king stared blankly out the window. "It's rare that you still think of me, a lonely man. Tell me, what do you think?"

Gravel lowered his head. He knew all along that a few rumors wouldn't anger the king. He was waiting for an opportunity, and so was the king.

For a king to effectively control a country, he must hold the military and political power as well as the financial power. These are powers that no one can touch, not even the king's own flesh and blood.

More than half a year ago, when Gravel plotted to frame Dilik to test Ariel, the appearance of Carter Yerosnek of the Yerosnek family, who represented the financial power of the Kingdom of Asla, on Ariel's side had already made the king wary. And the rumors circulating in the capital now are related to the Yerosnek family.

Without the king's authorization, even conclusive evidence would have no impact on the Yerosnek family. However, when the king is also acting on his own initiative, even fabricated charges can have a crucial impact on the Yerosnek family.

Gravel immediately calmed down, and after a moment's thought, he briefly recounted, with some embellishment, the story of Joseph, the theater actor, abducting children, and Joseph's revelation of his relationship with Sal Jerosnek.

After taking out the written "confession" from his pocket, he continued, "In recent days, Joseph's apprentices have also been kneeling in front of the Yerosnek family's mansion, hoping that Duke Sal will help release Joseph. My father's intention is..."

"Since you are in charge of the judicial system for sentencing in the capital, then you should investigate to the end."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand."

The king picked up the "confession," glanced at it, slowly rose, and leaned against the window, his eyes gleaming with a silvery-gray light. "Alright, I'm tired. You may go back."

Chapter 167: Breaking the Army (Part 1)

Even without a transfer event, I will live earnestly in this Musou Reincarnation fanfic [Chapter 170] Breaking the Army (Part 1)

Chapter 167: Breaking the Army (Part 1)

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"Vice Principal Genius, I would like to ask you for a favor."

I hadn't seen Genius for a while, and this meeting wasn't in his office, but at his home.

Even now that Ginas is single, his home is simply furnished with only two sofas, a table, a bookshelf, and a bed.

"Okay, tell me about it, if it can help you."

Genius sat on the sofa and shrugged.

I looked at his expression, which remained normal, and his eyes did not dodge, much like when we met before. He was just less afraid of the rumors about me, and thus became more casual.

However, as soon as we met, I sensed something was off about his words. After all, I'm not that naive, and I could understand what Ginas meant.

He said things like "Sure, no problem," but he probably already knew why I was there. If I were to be direct, we probably wouldn't reach an agreement, so I put on a smile.

"Hehe, it's really not a big deal. What kind of excessive demands can a thirteen-year-old make?"

"Rudius isn't just any ordinary thirteen-year-old; you're the head of the student council."

Genius's expression remained unchanged, but his words no longer carried the casualness of before. However, that's alright, I chose to continue.

“Mr. Genus, the minister is nothing special. It’s just a matter of President Cosette’s word.”

"You're different as a minister. You have many subordinates and a lot of power. Even the chairman has to give you face."

Unexpectedly, Genus took the bait so quickly, just as Lilith had predicted.

"Whether it's power or not, it's all for the benefit of the students, Mr. Genus. Does having power mean you can act arbitrarily?" I asked.

"Of course not."

His answer was straightforward, and from that perspective, he can be considered a proper vice principal, at least for now.

"But you can use it for personal gain, right?"

[Note: This references the TV series "In the Name of the People"]

"..."

Genius's face darkened. I leaned back against the sofa cushions, feeling incredibly comfortable.

"What are you trying to say, Rudius?"

"It's nothing, it's just that there's something I'm curious about. Mr. Genus is already the vice principal, so why is his living place so simple?"

"Haha, we magicians don't care about where we live, as long as we can get enough rest."

He smiled awkwardly but politely. "Why did you suddenly bring this up, Rudius?"

"It's alright, I just wanted to ask if Vice Principal Genius is short of money?"

I observed him; his eyes were gradually darkening. Clearly, he was surprised by what I had said. No thirteen-year-old would say such a thing. Of course, he probably didn't consider me a thirteen-year-old either.

"Are you trying to bribe me, the vice-principal, Rudius?"

"Since Mulgore has already bribed you, it shouldn't be a problem if I bribe him a little more."

I quietly closed my eyes and rested my arm on the sofa armrest.

I said the wrong thing...

Was I really in too much of a hurry...?

It wasn't quite what I expected. The offer was presented too early, before I could fully gauge Genius's intentions.

This is a clash between adults, and it's clear I'm at a disadvantage now. No, I need to calm down. Compared to Genius, I lack social experience. Although I have more leverage than Genius, the scales are still tipping in his favor.

My time is running out. There are only three days left until the election. I must take down Ginas this time.

"Do you have any evidence that Mugore bribed me? Rudius, I advise you not to make things up. The school has its own rules. Based on what you said, I can easily believe that you are framing me."

"..."

This time, I was the one who fell silent, having been outmaneuvered by Genus. If Lilith were here, things would be much better. She's smarter than me and much more socially adept. What would she have done...?

"Just kidding, hahaha."

I gave an awkward laugh.

“I know Vice Principal Genius's character. What I said just now was just to test him, so please don't take it seriously.”

"Hmph, fine, didn't you want my help? Okay, what is it?"

It seems that Genius doesn't want the atmosphere to become too tense and is already trying to give me a way out.

At this moment, I was in a very passive position. According to Genius's idea, he was probably trying to give me a way out. I would say something innocuous, and then I would just leave as if nothing had happened.

But I can't do that. If I give in to his wishes, I will lose a crucial bargaining chip. Although I know that Mulgore bribed him, I only obtained this information through the intelligence Lilith got. If it were presented directly, there would be no direct evidence to prove it.

hateful!

Let's just grit our teeth and go for it.

“I want Mr. Genas to be my witness and help me prosecute Mughal.”

"Accusing Mughal?"

He seemed somewhat surprised, and I think his next word would definitely be to refuse, because he had taken money from Mulgore, and not only that, there must be other things involved.

What I'm worried about is that Genus might agree on the surface, but then secretly inform Mulgore. This could lead to Cosette igniting the "fuse" in her hands, which wouldn't be a good thing for either me or Professor Loki.

After performing for so long, we can't let it all go to waste.

Lilith... I wish you were here...

"Rudius, how do you want me to accuse Mulgore? What crime do you want me to accuse him of? And do you have any evidence?"

Genius's face was even more somber than before, as if time had frozen.

"certainly……"

dong dong dong...

What a coincidence, of all times...

Is someone knocking on the door?

"Wait a moment, I'll go open the door."

Genius walked towards the entrance. Who could be coming?

"Hello, Vice Principal Genius."

That sound...