Jobless Reincarnation: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events

"Okay, okay."

"Wait, Miss Alice, Rudy is fine with you. Please give me Miss Luo Qixi instead."

Hilfi playfully stuck out her tongue and, holding onto the sofa armrest, prepared to get up.

"Slow down, slow down, Silphie."

Upon hearing this, Luo Qixi hurried over to help him up. The parents exchanged smiles, and Senis took Noren's hand and they walked together toward the dining room. This was probably the first time Noren had ever eaten at the main dining table in the Boreas family home.

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"I heard that Norren's tenth birthday is next month. Looks like I need to prepare properly."

After finishing his meal, James said casually.

Chapter 320: Between Father and Son

Jobless Reincarnation Fanfic: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events [Chapter 320] Between Father and Son

Chapter 320: Between Father and Son

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Rudius's perspective:

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A month passed peacefully. During that month, I kept thinking about Darius's last words. It is said that a dying man's words are the most faithful. Darius's words were imprinted in my mind, just like the words Merlin had said before he died a few years ago.

My teacher, Merlin, taught me: It's easy to draw blood and kill someone, but difficult to show mercy.

At first, I didn't understand, because my leniency always resulted in harm to the people around me and myself. After escaping death time and time again, I even began to doubt Merlin's words, and even abandoned them, abandoning the self that had once lived and grown up in modern civilized society, eliminating one person after another who stood in my way, killing them all, even if it meant harming innocent people.

Until that object became Teacher Luo Qixi.

I once thought about erasing her from this world, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I also couldn't eliminate Teacher Luo Qixi. That's when I remembered Teacher Merlin's words, "It's hard to show mercy under the knife."

That might be the last vestige of humanity I could sense.

Later, I did the most outrageous thing since returning to the capital: I took Teacher Luo Qixi to the Silver Palace.

Even though I no longer call Ms. Luo Qixi "teacher" and only call her by her name, the things she left on my path of growth will never be erased.

I still respect her in my heart, which is probably why I haven't thought about sleeping with her for the past month. She hasn't come to me, and I won't offend her. That's about it.

But this time the knife was sheathed, which meant I had to swing it at other people as before.

Looking at Darius's fate, I felt a chill run down my spine. I also asked James for his opinion, and he said that the four great houses of Grellat were the foundation of the Kingdom of Asura. Gravel could discard Darius after he was no longer useful, but it would be difficult to deal with the four great houses.

This statement reassured me somewhat, but to protect myself, I declined Prince Gravel's suggestion to promote me to the position of a knight in the King's court. Instead, I gave the position to Mr. Stark, who led troops into the capital during the campaign against Darius, for which he was very grateful to me.

When I told His Highness Gravel that my wish was not to hold a high official position or wield great power, but simply to live peacefully with my family, I said that I did not need much reward to serve His Highness Gravel.

I still remember His Highness Gravel's comment at the time: "Your wish is simple, yet expensive."

Perhaps in his view, the most precious thing in a place like the capital is a peaceful and happy life for the whole family, and I think so too.

However, in order to make His Highness Gravel feel that I still had value, I accepted His Highness Gravel's formal appointment of me as a superior inspector, and specially assembled the elite figures of the Inspectorate to form the "Shinsengumi" to investigate Darius's remaining followers.

In reality, the investigation into Darius's remaining followers was just a pretext. As for what this "Shinsengumi" actually did, those in the know understand.

Now, Hilfi is eight months pregnant and Alice is nine months pregnant, and their fetal movements are becoming more and more obvious. These days, I've been sleeping with Alice more often. In the past, I would sleep in Hilfi's room for about five out of seven days and Alice's room for two. But these past few weeks, it's been the other way around. Once Alice gives birth, I estimate that Hilfi will be able to go back to her previous treatment.

However, Hilfi didn't seem to care much about it. They say three women make a drama, and I never thought that I would actually have all three women together in my family. I never dared to imagine this in my previous life.

Today happens to be Noren's birthday party, but Noren, as the main character, left after giving her speech when she noticed that Albert was not there. Senis went over to comfort her.

Hilfi and Alice were also unable to attend due to their pregnancies. Luo Qixi is a demon, and although I have provided her with the protection of the Boreas family, she was also unable to attend in order to avoid causing other trouble.

Wait a minute, isn't that Paul? His face is as red as a lantern. What if he's had a few drinks and says something incoherent?

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Third-person perspective:

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Ten fireworks burst in the sky above the Nottos family manor, high in the starry sky, and Norren's birthday banquet began amidst cheers.

The banquet was held in a relatively traditional buffet style. The hall was bustling with people. This was a precious opportunity for some minor nobles to make connections with the major nobles. Such an opportunity was something that major nobles like the four great families of Grerat could basically ignore and would treat with caution, but minor nobles would never miss such an opportunity.

“Lord Paul, we have been cooperating with the Nottos family for decades, and we can’t let it end here.”

"Yes, yes, I will."

"Mr. Paul, your daughter is becoming more and more beautiful. My son is also around that age. Would you like to consider it?"

"Hahaha, how about I bring your young master to meet me another day?"

Paul was surrounded by a group of lower-ranking nobles who came to curry favor with him. Seeing that he was almost unconscious from being drunk, Rudius went over and pulled Paul out.

Perhaps because he had previously served as the superior overseer investigating the Darius case, Rudius was rumored to be a notorious cruel official in the capital, so much so that he was naturally given a way when he walked past the nobles.

"Father, please drink less, and don't always agree to things so casually."

While using his antidote to help Paul sober up, Rudius instructed, "If you encounter any really difficult situations, Father, just pass them on to me."

"I'm not good at these things, I'm sorry Rudy."

Paul grinned awkwardly, scratched the back of his head sheepishly, and asked nervously, "Did I cause Rudy any trouble?"

"that."

Rudius picked up two glasses of wine from a passing maid, handed one to Paul, pursed his lips, and looked into Paul's slightly resentful eyes, saying, "Well, Father, there are some things I've wanted to tell you for a long time."

"Thank you, Father. Your son is unfilial and has caused you and Mother trouble. There will be many more times in the future when I need your help. Please forgive my ignorance and incompetence."

Having said that, Rudius downed the wine in his glass in one gulp and turned the bottom of the glass toward Paul, saying, "Father, please continue to let me, your son, be willful."

"Rudy's sudden remark was really too..."

Paul was speechless for a moment. He held the wine glass, unsure whether to drink it or keep holding it. When he returned to the capital and faced Rudius again, it was as if he were no longer facing his son, but a close colleague in the same court.

However, Paul suddenly realized that this was not the case. The world of the aristocracy made people more indifferent to each other. They talked about principles, but what they thought about was power. Fathers, sons, brothers, and other relatives all wore masks when facing each other.

At the age of twelve, he fled the capital because he hated this kind of life and interpersonal relationships. But now, Rudeus is not like he was when he was twelve. Instead, he is still standing in front of him and toasting him.

Such interactions are truly precious.

"In that case, I, your father, will forgive you, Rudy."

Paul also downed his drink in one gulp, then turned the bottom of his glass toward Rudius.

Chapter 321: Though Late, It Arrives

Jobless Reincarnation Fanfic: Live Seriously Even Without a Transfer Event [Chapter 321] Better Late Than Never

Chapter 321: Though Late, It Arrives

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"asshole!"

As winter arrived, a heavy snow fell overnight, covering the entire Silver Palace with a thick white blanket. The morning sun shone brightly on the tranquil palace, but this was shattered by a shout.

Inside the East Palace Hall, Gravel paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, occasionally shouting curses. After a while, Oswald, James, and Rudius arrived at the hall one after another.

"Your Highness, please calm down. I don't know what has made you so angry. As soon as I found out, I dared not delay and came here immediately."

While James and Rudius were not paying attention, Oswald snatched the teacup that the maid was bringing to Gravel and presented it to Gravel himself, saying, "If there are still flies bothering Your Highness Gravel in the middle of winter, I would like to help Your Highness kill them all."

"Hmph, it's all because of that Stark fellow. I, the prince, gave him the honor and opportunity to become a knight of the king, but he used it to plead with my father for the Milports territory!"

Gravel snorted coldly, took the teacup Oswald handed him, and without caring about his image, drank the tea in one gulp. He then smashed the teacup on the ground with a loud "bang," and angrily cursed, "This guy is absolutely outrageous!"

"I gave him a chance to rise to prominence and let him choose the right side. Does he think he can just start his own faction and not rely on me anymore?!"

"Your Highness, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it."

Seeing Gravel's loss of composure, James exchanged a brief glance with Rudius and then stood up and spoke.

"speak."

Gravel said.

"Although Stark Zephyrus Grellat was meritorious in defeating Darius, he is now arrogant and complacent. I heard that in the month since he was appointed a Knight of the Palace, someone has even submitted a memorial to His Majesty saying that Ser Stark is the greatest hero in the universe."

James paused, observing Gravel's expression, and continued, "Right now, I'm afraid he wants to break away from Prince Gravel and, once he's amassed enough power, become the second Darius."

"I have had some conversations with Stark."

Rudeus said, "Your Highness, why don't I go and advise Mr. Stark to repent and continue to serve you?"

"Um......"

Gravel rubbed his chin, seemingly sensing the hidden meaning in James and Rudius's words. One had stirred up trouble, the other offered advice, while simultaneously giving Gravel a heads-up:

On one hand, the remaining 5,000-plus Zephyrus troops that Stark brought with him when he entered the city are still stationed in the capital. If pressure is put on Stark to cause him to rebel, the chaos in the capital would probably be much greater than that caused by Darius. Moreover, the Asura royal family has been targeted twice within a year, and the royal family has clashed with the four great houses twice. This is not worth the loss for the Asura royal family.

On the other hand, if the Starks were really eliminated by Oswald Aiuros Grellat, the power of the Aiuros family would probably far surpass that of Boreas. At that time, the Aiuros family, which would be at the height of its power in the court and among the people, would be far more terrifying than Darius.

"How about this?"

After a moment, Gravel made up his mind, walked to the sofa and sat down, looking at Rudius and saying, "Lord Rudius, is there a man named Yuri Grerat in the Hall of Surveillance?"

"Yes, Your Highness."

Rudius turned toward Gravel and gave his reassuring reply.

"Transfer him to your new squad and give him a boost."

Gravel said, "Then I'll give him the surname Zephyrus and see what Stark does then."

“Your Highness, in this case, the Zeferos family line will probably not agree.”

James felt a jolt in his heart and began to mentally calculate.

"Then I'll agree on behalf of the Zeferos family's royal family."

Oswald narrowed his eyes slightly, his tall body leaning closer to Gravel. "After all, the Zeferos family isn't the only one involved in selling opium, is it?"

"It's pointless to get to the point now, Aiolos boy."

James seemed to remember something and immediately put on a stern face, saying, "You're investigating this dead man, Mike Cannon, today. Are you also going to investigate Pillimont tomorrow and the day after to see if he smoked some opium before he died?"

"If Lord James says so, we might actually find something out."

Oswald sneered.

"Tch, you little scoundrel."

James spat, "Go ahead and check, see how many grapes you have left in the Millbots territory."

"The wheat from the Fitoia territory is also quite good; my father often mentions it to me. It's excellent for brewing wine. Oh, and there's also Roja's black tea..."

“You brat from the Aiolos family, let me tell you, young man, don’t be so arrogant.”

Seeing the tension between the two escalating, Gravel sat back on the sofa watching them bicker, seemingly with no intention of intervening. Rudius then stepped between James and Oswald and said to Gravel, "Your Highness, I could have the Shinsengumi assist Mr. Oswald in thoroughly investigating the opium smuggling. After all, Darius's remaining followers are scattered throughout the land, and it's hard to say who they might find."

Upon hearing this, Oswald and James immediately stopped arguing, and a hint of coldness flashed in Oswald's slightly narrowed eyes.

"Let's do it that way then."

Gravel's eyes darted around, and he made up his mind. "Then tomorrow I will ask His Majesty for permission to attend this morning's court assembly first."

Having said that, Gravel got up and walked toward the carriage outside the door. Oswald and James glared at each other, and the two groups left Gravel's East Palace and headed toward the Royal Palace.

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After the court session, Rudius did not return to the Boreas estate with James, but instead went to the former Yerosnek manor.

As soon as the carriage entered the courtyard, Aisha, dressed in a dark blue maid outfit with a gold ribbon on her head, led a group of servants to stand in front of the mansion and bow.

Rudius stepped down from the carriage carrying a small gift box, carefully examined the ten-year-old girl in front of him, and said with a smile, "Miss Lilia bought the clothes, right? They look very cute on Aisha."

"My mother bought it, thank you... thank you Lord Rudeus!"

Aisha suddenly looked up, revealing her cute little fangs, rushed forward and took Rudeus's arm, pointing to the small gift box in Rudeus's other hand and saying, "Is this for Miss Izoruti?"

"Why can't it be for you?"

Rudius gently stroked Aisha's smooth, white forehead, handed the small gift box to Aisha's arms, and said, "Though late, it's here. Happy tenth birthday, Aisha."

"Thanks...."

Aisha released Rudeus's arm, took the gift box with both hands, and the moment her fingertips touched the box, two lines of clear tears unknowingly rolled down her pink little face.

"Thank you, brother."