My Lord Who Is Being Prudent! [EN]: Chapter 47

§ 47. Reuben’s Spending (2)

Kugugugugugung…!!

The cataclysm began in Reuben.

People were stunned for a moment by the majestic sight.

“W, what on earth is that…?”

Dana asked, her mind blank.

Beside her, Jerry was frozen like a statue, shocked.

Amelia struggled with how to answer.

No, she was at a loss for how to explain it.

Because.

“I don’t really know either…”

Amelia didn’t know either!

No, how could this be happening!

Look!

Buildings being constructed on their own, clickety-clack!

The ground being dug up on its own, paba-ba-bak!

But even if you looked closely.

There were no workers carrying materials in sight!

Such scenes were happening all over Reuben.

A truly magnificent sight that made one exclaim without realizing it.

It was the second time encountering this scene, along with the last time, but.

It was still an overwhelming sight that couldn’t help but cause astonishment.

Even if common sense didn’t apply.

What on earth is this…

Amelia’s mind completely left her body.

Not only Amelia, but.

The minds of everyone gathered here had left their bodies.

It was a bonus that their jaws dropped.

Only one person.

“Hmm. It’s being constructed well.”

A familiar voice was heard from inside the territory.

Looking there.

It was none other than Cian, nodding with a satisfied expression.

Cian looked at the scenery of Reuben.

Reuben, newly refurbished.

The wooden fence that had been shattered was being upgraded to a stone wall.

The ravaged debris and land were being smoothed out again.

Also, the old and worn-out facilities inside the territory were being upgraded by one level.

Reuben regained its appearance in an instant.

And.

Ding!

[Instant Completion Ticket] – 4,000 G

[Instant Completion Ticket] – 6,000 G

[Instant Completion Ticket] – 2,500 G

[Instant Completion Ticket] – 3,000 G

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As always, countless instant completion tickets appeared on the screen.

Ding!

《If you’re tired of waiting, why don’t you spend some real money!!!》

Along with that, a notification window popped up from Mobile Lord.

For some reason, the tone was angrier than usual.

It seemed that it was quite upset that it couldn’t stop Cian from spending money.

‘Well, who told you to be so cocky?’

Cian chuckled inwardly.

And just as he was about to press the X button on the instant completion ticket notification window.

‘Wait, no?’

He stopped his finger.

Come to think of it…

The amount of money currently left in the inventory.

That money was a whopping 550,000 gold.

Even after spending so much money, there was still 550,000 gold left.

Even if he spent a few instant completion tickets, it wouldn’t be a big deal.

‘Should I instantly complete just a few?’

Cian pondered for a moment.

At that moment.

Ding!

《So, sometimes you have to wait! The beauty of waiting…!》

Mobile Lord popped up a new notification window as if it were malfunctioning.

It was as if it was saying, ‘T, this isn’t the reaction I was expecting…?’

‘……What do you want me to do?’

Cian wondered what was going on.

Then suddenly.

Cian could feel strange gazes.

Looking up, he saw.

The entire population of the territory was staring blankly at Cian.

Everyone with their mouths wide open.

With astonished expressions.

Cian tilted his head, looking at the territory residents.

“Why are you all staring blankly? Aren’t you working?”

The territory residents couldn’t say anything.

Because…

Because there was nothing to say!

“Don’t tell me you guys were slacking off like this while I was gone?”

And Cian continued.

“That won’t do. I’ll instantly complete a few facilities… Now, everyone follow me!”

#

Reuben, newly refurbished.

At the same time, Reuben was able to regain its daily life.

The lost vitality began to return.

And smiles gradually appeared on the faces of the people who had been gloomy.

Thus, the daily life of Reuben returned.

Among them, there were daily lives that underwent rapid changes.

“Heo!! How can it taste like this!”

“Unbelievable…! There aren’t any special ingredients in it?”

“What on earth is this made of!”

None other than the Delicious Cafeteria Lv.2.

Dana was in charge of the cafeteria this time as it was upgraded.

Dana, who was not yet fully recovered.

But this time, the upgraded Fantastic Healing Center Lv.2.

There, she was able to recover her body in an instant with Ellie’s care.

Dana, who had fully recovered in that way.

She showed truly astonishing cooking skills.

“Ah…! Is this the taste of heaven!”

“Please give me one more bowl! No, two bowls!”

“Hey! If you eat it all in front, what are we supposed to eat!!”

The Delicious Cafeteria Lv.2 was crowded every day.

Perhaps because of that.

Ding!

《The satisfaction of the territory residents is exploding!!》

《Achievement: ‘It is worth coming to Reuben to eat the food here!’ achieved!》

《Achievement Reward: Efficiency of all facilities increases by +100%!》

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An unintended achievement was achieved.

And.

“Lord. About the soap research you mentioned last time.”

Elodie’s Laboratory Lv.1

Jerry, who entered there as a researcher.

As Cian expected, Jerry showed outstanding talent.

No.

“After looking into it a bit, it seems that a certain activator is the key. So, if you extract that activator, you can use it in other ways as well. Like laundry soap, dish soap, or even shampoo.”

He showed talent that was not only outstanding but also astonishing.

Ding!

《A researcher at the laboratory has made a new discovery!》

《U, unbelievable! To pinpoint the core of the research so accurately!》

《You have surpassed the ideas of this era!》

《Research speed increases by an additional +500%!》

Jerry devoured the research list of the laboratory ravenously.

And Reuben was achieving explosive development.

And…

The Dark Forest adjacent to Reuben Territory.

Between the densely packed trees and overgrown bushes.

“Krrr…!”

“Kieeeeek…!”

A low growl was heard.

Giant bodies reaching 3M and hideously distorted faces.

None other than trolls.

The troll packs twisted their mouths grotesquely in anticipation of the upcoming feast.

The humans who had settled in the Dark Forest.

Last time, they had to retreat due to some strange weapon.

It was quite fierce for the resistance of mere prey.

But that was it.

“Krrrk.”

“Kekek.”

The troll packs advanced towards Reuben with a chilling aura.

Having arrived at Reuben in that way.

And at the same time.

“Krrrk?”

“Krrrk?”

The trolls tilted their heads, puzzled.

That was because something was strange about Reuben’s appearance.

To be precise, the stone wall surrounding Reuben’s territory.

And the deep moat dug around it.

There wasn’t anything like that when they came last time?

And surely they had destroyed everything last time?

“Krrrk?”

The troll packs tilted their heads and expressed their doubts.

But only for a moment.

“Krrrk!”

The trolls didn’t think deeply.

They were just weak humans anyway.

In the Dark Forest, they were the lowest prey in the food chain.

Those defensive facilities were also made because they were weak.

It was enough to destroy that again.

This is the Dark Forest.

A space where only the absolute law of the jungle exists.

The strong survive.

And the weak are just prey.

“Kieeeeeeeek!!!”

The troll packs roared and charged.

Approaching Reuben’s wall.

Right then.

A man appeared on the stone wall.

A man with a somewhat dim atmosphere.

Behind him stood numerous human soldiers.

“Prepare the Singijeon [Korean rocket artillery]!!”

Soon the man shouted.

At the same time, the soldiers dragged strange carts.

None other than the Singijeon that had repelled the troll packs last time.

“Fire!!”

Kiiiiiiing…!

With the ensuing shout, an enormous wave of magical power erupted from the Singijeon.

The trolls hesitated for a moment but quickly began to scatter widely.

Although the realm of reason had been cut away due to the frenzy,

Having experienced the terrible firepower of the Singijeon now.

It was the result of stimulating the instinct for survival.

The trolls’ formation scattered widely.

With this, even the firepower of the Singijeon would not be able to inflict sufficient damage.

“Krrreureuk!!”

The trolls grinned bitterly and charged.

But…

Kiiiiiiing…!

Kiiiiiiing…!

Kiiiiiiing…!

Suddenly, additional waves of magical power were felt.

Looking up, they saw.

A total of 5 Singijeon were emitting light.

“K, Kreureuk…?”

The troll packs were flustered.

At that moment.

Pshushushushusuk!!

Flames erupted simultaneously from the 5 Singijeon.

All the loaded arrows were shot into the sky.

A shower of arrows covering the sky in darkness.

And again.

Kwakwakwakwakwang!!!!

Kkwaaaaaang!!!

The entire forest trembled with tremendous explosions.

A thick cloud of dust rose, obscuring the view.

The cloud of dust that had risen in that way did not dissipate for quite some time.

The scenery that was visible only after quite a long time had passed.

The trees that had been broken and shattered into pieces.

Debris that seemed to have overturned the earth as a whole.

“……!!!”

“……!!!”

The trolls’ eyes widened greatly for a moment.

That was because the scenery visible to their eyes.

That was really… nothing but a wasteland.

The terrain itself had been transformed where the shower of arrows had rained down.

The leading troll packs that had been charging were swept away and disappeared.

But.

“K, Kreureuk…!”

Some trolls were rising amidst the devastated terrain.

There were those whose bodies had been half blown away by the firepower of the Singijeon,

Kureureureureuk.

The trolls regenerated their bodies in an instant.

Overdrive.

The troll’s dramatically increased physical abilities push regeneration to the limit.

Almost immortal.

Unless completely crushed.

The trolls did not fall.

“Kieeeeeeeek!!”

“Krrreureuk!!”

The trolls who had finished regenerating charged.

The troll packs surged, emitting a chilling murderous intent.

Soon the trolls jumped into the moat they faced without hesitation.

Such a moat.

For trolls, it was only a matter of slowing down for a moment.

But…

“Krrreureuk?”

Something…

Something was strange.

That was because they couldn’t swim in the water!

For some reason, the more they moved their bodies,

The more they kept falling downwards like a swamp!

But it was okay.

Even if they fell like this, they could just hit the bottom and leap up again.

But.

“Kereureororok…!”

The depth of the moat was too deep!

They couldn’t even tell how far down they had to go to reach the bottom.

And the boiling water completely took the trolls’ minds away.

Although the trolls were able to regenerate even severed limbs in an instant.

Not being able to breathe was something that even the ability to regenerate could not do anything about.

“Kereureororok…!”

“Keuwooooo…!”

The majority of the troll packs disappeared without being able to cross the moat.

However, there were trolls who finally jumped over the moat.

There were trolls climbing the stone wall.

“Block them! Block them from climbing up!”

“They must not come up onto the stone wall!!”

The soldiers desperately blocked the trolls.

But there was some fear in the expressions of those soldiers.

That was because they knew how terrible those beings were.

Because of the last battle.

And the territory’s soldier, Duras.

Duras was now facing a troll climbing the stone wall.

Trembling hands.

But he must not back down.

If he backed down here, the people of Reuben, their livelihood, would be in danger.

‘Just like the training…! Just like the training!’

Of course, he would not be able to cut through that tough and hard skin.

And he would not be able to face that terrible strength.

But he had to do it.

He was Reuben’s sword and shield.

He had to protect Reuben even at the cost of his life!

“Uaaaaaaaaaaa!!!”

Duras drew his sword towards the troll, prepared to die.

And…

Kang! Kakang!

“……Is it manageable?”

Was it manageable…?

For some reason, the troll’s movements were clearly visible.

Of course, he couldn’t defeat the troll with that alone.

Peok!

“Keuaaaaek!”

The troll fell back down below the stone wall from Duras’ blow.

Of course, the troll would not die from that one blow.

But.

With a splash!

It was a different story if they disappeared into the moat with a sound.

“……Huh?”

Duras wondered what was going on.

He really wondered what was going on!

Originally, Duras should not have been able to face the troll.

First of all, the troll’s tough and tenacious skin could only be cut with Aura [life energy].

And that inherent ferocity that the troll possessed.

That was something that only those who had reached the ranks of knights could face.

Under no circumstances could Duras face the troll alone.

Just a few days ago.

When the trolls attacked, Duras couldn’t even put up a fight against the trolls, could he?

But now…

“How on earth…?”

The answer was simple.

《Territory soldier growth efficiency increases by +1,000%!》

None other than Cian’s legendary achievement perk, .

Also, the newly upgraded ‘Elite Soldier Training Camp Lv.2′.

The growth rate of the soldiers was literally exploding.

Duras was in a situation where he had surpassed his limits without even realizing it.

But Duras, who did not know such a truth.

“I… maybe I’m a genius?”

He was under a considerable misunderstanding.

Right then.

Keuwoooooooooooooooo!!!

A terrible roar erupted from one side of the battlefield.

The sound of footsteps shaking the ground.

The strange sound of the forest’s remains being unconditionally smashed.

Screaming cries.

Soon a red glow flashed.

A mutant troll.

A ferocious madness spread throughout the battlefield.

That madness stained the spirit of existence.

An endless thirst for blood.

It felt as if they would be torn apart at any moment by the desires of hunger.

The authority of the predator, Fear.

No one in front of it would be able to stand properly.

“Ugh…!”

“M, monster…”

As expected, the soldiers’ expressions began to be stained with fear.

But only for a moment.

《Charlotte’s Pride descends!》

《Knights! Take up the sword of honor!》

《Territory soldiers resist mental attacks!》

“Ugh…! I won’t lose to monsters like you anymore!”

“Fight! Never back down!!”

“Uaaaaaaaaaa!!”

The soldiers raised their swords, burning with fighting spirit.

The 3rd Charlotte’s perk effect.

The fear that the mutant troll was unleashing had no effect.

But just overcoming fear.

It didn’t mean that they could face that terrible mutant troll.

At that moment.

Thud!

Someone jumped out of the stone wall.

A sword raised, fluttering golden hair.

Darkness lingered in that sword.

Reuben’s lord, Cian.

Cian faced the mutant troll and slashed the S-grade sword imbued with darkness.

The S-grade sword imbued with the power of Aura [life energy].

The power of magic (魔氣) [demonic energy] overlaid on top of it.

And the following.

Just one blow.

Kkwaaaaaaaaaang!!!

With a bizarre explosion, the mutant troll collapsed to the ground with a thud.

And never raised its body again.

The giant troll fell with just one blow.

Even that terrible regenerative power was of no use.

“……!!!!”

“……!!!!”

“……!!!!”

Astonishment erupted.

In between.

Ding!

[Demon Soul Asura Sword (魔魂修羅劍) [Demon Soul Asura Sword] Proficiency 86.5% (+10.7%)]

[Demon Soul Control Method (魔魂制法) [Demon Soul Control Method] Proficiency 3.4% (+0.5%)]

“Using the Demon Soul Control Method also eliminates the frenzy possessed by the demons.”

Indeed, even Elodie could not reach the tip of her toes.

The fundamental method of refining magic.

Thanks to that, the troll’s regenerative power due to Overdrive was weakened.

As expected.

Isn’t this why you spend money?

Cian nodded very satisfied.

And Hans, who was watching that figure.

“H, how can this be…”

Hans couldn’t believe this sight at all right now.

In the past, Hans couldn’t sleep at night because of the endless stream of demons.

He was somehow enduring it, but.

He knew that he would soon reach his limit.

And eventually that limit came.

Now, only the collapse of Reuben remained.

But.

It was just a moment.

And it was just one person.

Reuben’s owner returned.

And Cian quickly removed the darkness that had fallen on Reuben.

The most brilliant hope that bloomed from deep despair.

Who could call Cian a scoundrel?

Who could call Cian incompetent?

At this moment.

“Everyone charge!! Help the lord and drive out the demons threatening Reuben!!”

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

Hans was able to see clearly what the real Reuben was.

And who it was.

#

Elan Durr Manor located in the Elan Durr Marquisate [territory ruled by a Marquis].

And Isabel’s office in such a mansion.

“The Lord asked Master Kai about what happened at the banquet hall.”

Isabel was listening to the report from the butler, Lerrit.

“What happened at the banquet hall?”

“To be precise, it was about the duel between Master Nason and Cian.”

Only then did Isabel nod her head.

The banquet of the founding day event hosted by the Crown Prince.

She heard that Nason and Cian had a duel there.

The result was Nason’s complete defeat.

Of course, he couldn’t use Aura [life energy].

And it is said that it was a duel with one hand restricted.

Even so, the fact that he lost was something that could not happen.

“I didn’t hear the details about what happened after that, but…”

Lerrit paused for a moment and slowly opened his mouth.

“The Lord showed interest in Cian.”

Suddenly.

Isabel’s movement stopped.

The head of the Elan Durr Marquisate, Durak Elan Durr.

The undisputed number one sword of the Empire, reaching the upper level of Master.

Durak didn’t particularly care about the internal affairs of the family.

To be precise, he delegated all authority to Isabel.

He was in charge of the Empire’s affairs with the Emperor.

There were only two beings that Durak was interested in within the family.

Isabel.

And Kai Elan Durr.

If Isabel was handling all the family’s affairs, that was one thing.

In fact, it could be said that he was not interested in anyone other than Kai.

But suddenly he showed interest in Cian.

It was not a good sign.

It was quite a bit.

“Shall I send someone?”

Lerrit continued.

“……”

Isabel did not answer.

#

Immediately after finishing the battle with the trolls.

Cian left the cleanup to the soldiers.

He headed to a quiet side of the territory for a while.

Now that the situation in Reuben was almost settled.

Cian entered the inventory and took out the mana stone inside.

Then, with a swoosh, a huge mana stone came out.

Kuuuuung!

With a sound, the mana stone completely came out of the inventory.

At the same time, a blurry woman appeared inside the mana stone.

Deep grayish-white eyes.

Long silver hair and alluring beauty.

-Oh? You took me out sooner than I thought?

It was Leah, the vengeful spirit of a thousand years.

Leah, who had been sleeping in the Arnaise Hall for a thousand years.

When you think about it, it was almost her first outing in a thousand years.

It would be strange if she wasn’t excited.

Leah kept putting the scenery of Reuben into her eyes.

Then suddenly.

-Oh? Where is this…?

Leah shouted with a very surprised face.