Everything is a Nightmare.
Due to a series of unfortunate events and the foolishness of Benoah, who recklessly fell from the balcony on his own, the Ducal family has come knocking to demand an apology.
These nobles, who had previously only regarded me by my lineage, now had the audacity to blame me.
Their lawyer has demanded an apology and compensation.
In other words, they want money.
Even if they call themselves a Ducal family, they must be destitute.
I have no intention of paying a single coin.
There’s no need for an apology on my part, and in fact, I want to demand compensation from Benoah, who tarnished my honor.
“So you won’t apologize no matter what?”
“You’re persistent, and a dim-witted lawyer. Are you even a real lawyer? You’re probably third-rate.”
It’s been the same conversation over and over again.
“It’s the Ducal family’s responsibility to pay compensation, right? They insulted me, and that kind of…”
“I see, understood.”
“When you get home, deliver the message. It’s his own doing. He couldn’t even defend himself, and even though the Ducal family is on the brink of collapse, they chose a man like him as their son-in-law.”
Even if they are called the Four Dukes, they are probably already on the verge of collapse.
They didn’t have an heir, so they must have chosen that man arbitrarily.
Otherwise, there’s no way they would choose a man who is neither impressive in appearance nor character.
That’s right.
It’s impossible for her not to be attracted to me and to be attracted to that man instead.
The lawyer left.
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“Shepherd, are you okay?”
“Do not worry, Mother.”
As the next head of the family, I must maintain my dignity.
What could possibly a family on the verge of ruin that is going to be removed from the Four Duke’s do to us anyway.
ENTER
“What? Confiscation of the territory?!”
“What is the meaning of this!”
“There’s nothing I can do. Your son insulted and assaulted the heir to the Duke, with no apology and further insults. Therefore, all your territory and property will be confiscated.”
“No way…”
“The Ranford territory will be forfeited. The acting head of the family has already agreed. The mansion will be demolished soon.”
“No way…”
“You are guilty of lèse-majesté… but Young Master Benoah has decided not to pursue any further charges against you.”
“You should be grateful for his mercy.”
Grateful?
Is that man trying to make me owe him a favor?
“This is no joke! I can’t accept such humiliation!”
“That’s right!”
“No matter what we say, it seems futile. However, the decision to demolish this mansion is final. Also, you won’t be excused from paying the compensation to the Ducal family.”
“What’s with this amount of compensation?”
The document handed to me contained an unimaginable amount of money.
There’s no way I can pay such a sum.
Why should I have to pay such an amount for a mere scratch?
However, heartlessly, after being driven out of our territory, we ended up seeking refuge with my aunt and uncle.
But life there was nothing but miserable.