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See you next time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Yutia had left the marquis’ estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike yesterday, the office was now distinctly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…It almost feels like a holiday.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories from his past life resurfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His uncle and father, who always argued whenever they met due to differing political views.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youngest sibling, who would take over the eldest’s computer and turn it into a virus-ridden mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, it was quite a harmonious family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though every gathering was a chaotic mess, once everyone left, a sense of longing always remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It does feel rather empty, Marquis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan’s voice carried a hint of regret as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a bit of that feeling, indeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, everyone has their own responsibilities, after all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon nodded in agreement and glanced around the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did feel a little empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Next time, if everyone is available, maybe we should make this kind of gathering a regular thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan’s eyes widened slightly before returning to their usual size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm— Then let’s discuss that when we meet again next time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon gave a light nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, for now, let’s start preparing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By preparing, do you mean the elf village you mentioned last time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan hesitated, letting out a hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll make preparations, but is this really okay? No offense, but that place seems pretty dangerous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The places Alon had visited so far weren’t particularly safe either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn’t too concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already had some information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the elven land, Greynifra—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, there was almost no available information about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the extent that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no useful knowledge from playing Psychedelia and only a small amount from his time in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the little information he had might not be completely accurate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might indeed be somewhat dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The presence or absence of information significantly affects the level of danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if one ventures into an extremely perilous place, as long as they have knowledge of the area, they can avoid risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conversely, even a relatively safe place could become dangerous if one is unaware of its hazards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Even considering all that, it’s still worth visiting.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether he wanted to or not—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon realized that he was deeply entangled in Greynifra’s many secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Well, for now, let’s just prepare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not going to investigate further before going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already gathered all the information I can at this point.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon had attempted to collect information about Greynifra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite spending a hefty sum on research, he had found nothing useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting around and searching further would yield no results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For now, before crossing into non-human territory, we’ll gather more information in the nearby lands or villages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There should be a domain called Nail.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then we’ll investigate there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that decision, some time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Marquis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is everything ready?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, actually… Do you remember the Greenwood Trading Company?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ah, them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. It looks like they’ve just arrived. Wouldn’t it be better to speak with them briefly before departing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan brought unexpected news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment of thought, Alon nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure, let’s do that. We have time, and this is our first transaction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood. I’ll bring them in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan immediately turned and disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man entered the office, guided by Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, Marquis Palatio.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You are—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My name is Recon. I was behind the company’s leader last time…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, I remember that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s an honor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recon bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But where is your company leader?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon’s question was reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless it was a minor business, the head of the company would usually meet with nobles in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My apologies. The company leader was attacked by monsters and is currently receiving treatment, so he was unable to come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I see. Don’t worry about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for your understanding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recon bowed once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they began discussing business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The terms remain the same as last time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, there are no changes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conditions were extremely favorable to Alon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made him wonder if a trading company should really be this generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alon didn’t press the issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there was no downside for him in this deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, let’s proceed with that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The negotiation flowed smoothly, and once the contract was finalized—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon suddenly became curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come to think of it, where does the Greenwood Trading Company usually operate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The southern region.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which areas do you frequent?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm— We generally travel all over the southern region. This time is an exception, as we’ve come north to expand our trade routes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, Alon asked with a hint of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, just out of curiosity—do you know anything about Greynifra?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greyni…f?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until just a moment ago, Recon had been smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, his face was filled with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. But if it’s a sensitive topic, you don’t have to answer. I was just asking out of curiosity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that, Recon quickly composed himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, it’s just… I was a bit caught off guard. You see… People don’t usually take an interest in Greynifra.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But why did you suddenly ask about Greynifra—?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon answered calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have business there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Business… you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, are you saying you are going to Greynifra?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right. So I was curious. Things to be cautious of or the route to get there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Alon’s words, Recon briefly wore a blank expression before cautiously speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I do know a little about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, I’d appreciate it if you could share some insights.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And an hour later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Recon had left—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Marquis, shall we depart now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I think we’re ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, and I looked into it—apparently, there’s someone in Nail who has been gathering medicinal herbs in the forests of Greynifra for a long time. If we ask them, we might be able to get more information.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan brought some good news, but Alon shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I don’t think that will be necessary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Why not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already received some pretty useful information.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you heard something useful… ah, from that merchant?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, he knew quite a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan looked puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon was equally surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had casually asked, assuming that since Recon mostly traveled in the south, he wouldn’t know much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the amount of information he received was beyond his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it seemed highly credible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…He even explained in detail how to enter Greynifra.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon couldn’t be 100% certain it was all true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no reason for Recon to fabricate information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his descriptions were vivid and precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Could he be an elf?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought briefly crossed Alon’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he quickly dismissed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no reason for an elf to go to such lengths to hide their identity and engage in trade with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, let’s set off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon and Evan departed for Greynifra—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who had just been at the marquis’ estate—Recon, or rather, Perion—couldn’t hide his bewilderment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was, of course, the Marquis Palatio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Primordial Elf is coming to Greynifra? Why? No, wait—did he discover my identity? That shouldn’t be possible…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts spiraled into confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perion struggled to calm himself, listing out the things that didn’t make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Philde had clearly said that the Primordial Elf was holding onto something and wouldn’t come to Greynifra.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, before that, why did he ask me for directions to Greynifra? He should definitely already know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was he pretending to avoid getting involved? Wait—does that mean he figured out who I am?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s impossible. Last time, I was only caught because I disguised myself using magic. But this time, I used an elven heirloom for my disguise. Even the Queen and I weren’t detected before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or is he just pretending not to know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time he reached a conclusion, another question arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts tangled endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to sort out his confusion, Perion arrived at one clear conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to report this to the Queen—before the Primordial Elf entered Greynifra!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Perion bolted away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arbiter Alexion\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, the owner of the grand auction house under the Marquis Palatio—Alexion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately, life had been very enjoyable for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he was taking bribes from nobles?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever he received bribes, that damn Radan or his blonde-haired subordinate would appear out of nowhere and confiscate everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexion had given up on that avenue a long time ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he was still living happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money kept flowing in, even without bribes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexion’s happiness was purely tied to wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been happy making money while working in the slums of Raksas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when he had no reason to spend money, earning more made him happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply put, as long as he had money, he was happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, money = happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for such a man—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahahaha—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auction house under the Marquis Palatio was making him so much money that his grin nearly reached the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, a portion of the earnings was reinvested into the auction house and sent to the marquis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that didn’t bother him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after sending out those amounts—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The money left over was far greater than what he had earned hustling in the slums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way he wouldn’t be smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Long time no see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Radan, sir?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—his smile vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the sudden appearance of this demon, Alexion barely swallowed a hiccup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But… I thought you left yesterday?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I did. But I realized I forgot to take care of something my boss asked me to do, so I came back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha… I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, still living off bribes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less than a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexion shook his head at least five times before shouting in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Absolutely not! I swear, I haven’t taken a single bribe since that time!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I swear on the heavens!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexion put on the most sincere expression he could muster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radan smirked, as if slightly impressed, and patted Alexion on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright. Then I guess you can be trusted?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Then you can temporarily manage my boss’s territory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Excuse me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A special assignment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You didn’t hear me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-No, I did! I just—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard it loud and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too well, in fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because those words from Radan’s mouth…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Essentially marked the end of Alexion’s carefree, happy life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean… acting as the lord?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yep. Nothing major, just handling some paperwork. Summarize the important stuff~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A major crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexion’s mind raced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting lord? Just hearing the word sounded so good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, it was indeed a pretty desirable position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First of all, if he became the acting lord—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could reign like a king while the real lord was away, skimming off some sweet under-the-table money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was only possible if—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The land was weak and powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if the territory in question belonged to the Marquis Palatio?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…He was screwed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was not a single privilege he could enjoy as acting lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he took bribes, Radan would kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he abused his power, Radan would come for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he pulled any tricks, Radan would show up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radan, Radan, Radan…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Radan didn’t come—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That blonde-haired girl would—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No…!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking about it was horrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting as the lord of the Marquis Palatio’s estate was basically—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A job with all the responsibility and none of the pleasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse, unlike now, he’d have to endure a brutal workload.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that wasn’t all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One wrong move—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his head could literally roll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, what I’m saying is, maybe I’m not the best fit for this kind of—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can do it, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I mean, acting lord isn’t something you just casually—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can do it, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Radan, sir? As you know, I’m just a no-good scumbag who crawled out of the slums, living however I wanted—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can do it, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiccup!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he couldn’t hold back the hiccup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the way Radan was smiling at him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know how much I hate repeating myself, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radan’s fingers twitched, as if ready to slice off his head at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I’ll give it a try.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great! That’s the spirit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Alexion nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘You absolute bastard.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silent, tearful curse filled his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You just cursed, didn’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-No? I didn’t say anything?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Really? Felt like you did. Alright then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His last hope faded before it could even take form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…It was late summer.\u003C\u002Fp>",2111,"2026-06-02T12:43:45.412Z",1,"novelbin.me","974b9e98cdde3be8efc06805b8dbec8f1c1835b3fbe967326a05e70edfae2b08","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-186","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-184",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecame-the-patron-of-villains-cover.jpg"]