The Hero’s Brother Is Bound To Be Depressed - Chapter 326



327 – Pressure Interview

After the meal, we returned to the mansion. Somehow, it turned out that he had proposed in front of Luna’s family, and as soon as she returned to the mansion, she had to have a one-on-one meeting with Luna’s father in her state room.

Compared to the elaborate and beautifully designed mansion, the family room was filled with books, documents, and all kinds of items. However, rather than being messy, it felt like a practical use of space.

What caught my eye most in the room was a small desk and a leather chair in front of it. It looked a little worn, probably because it had been used for a long time, but it had a vintage feel thanks to good maintenance.

Next to it, there was another desk where documents were organized, and on top of it were documents piled up in a messy manner, threatening to fall over at any moment. It looked like a heavy trophy placed on top of the documents to prevent it from falling over.

The design looked familiar, so I took a look and saw that it was a triathlon winner’s trophy. The name was engraved at the bottom. ‘Louisville Grace.’ It seemed like a trophy Luna’s eldest brother received for participating in a triathlon.

Luna’s father smiled and thanked the maid who brought tea and dessert. As her maid bowed her head and left, Luna’s father offered me tea.

“It’s a tea enjoyed in the East. “Rest in peace.”

We took a sip of tea in silence. I quietly put down the teacup and slowly pulled up a chair and sat down.

Luna’s father, Ruinen Grace, was a handsome middle-aged man with a handsome beard and neatly slicked-back hair.

Even though he was old, his eyes were alive and his presence was unique, as was his reputation as one of the three great nobles of the East. His hand resting on his desk was full of scars and protruding veins, indicating that he was not a nobleman who could only use a pen.

When I looked closely, I saw that the skin was a different color and there were burn scars. Is this what a veteran is like? Ruinen asked in a gentle voice, different from the sharp eyes observing the other person.

“You and Luna met at the academy and started dating?”

“yes. “We ran into each other several times by chance.”

“okay… .”

Ruinen, who was thinking about the next question for a moment, scratched his beard and asked.

“so?”

“yes?”

“Are you planning on marrying my daughter?”

I nodded with a candid smile as his eyes tightened as if he was trying to see through my inner thoughts.

“I think so.”

At my immediate answer, a small sigh escaped Luinen’s lips.

“… “It sounds like they will push ahead with it even if there is opposition.”

“I already promised. “Let’s be together with Luna for the rest of our lives.”

Ruinen, with his eyebrows furrowed, sighed and glared at me with harsh eyes.

“Speak honestly like a man. I don’t care at all that you are a commoner. Status is a problem that can be solved when you become the Grace family’s son-in-law. But I’m not sure if you’re the person Luna will be with for the rest of her life. “Because I don’t know much about you.”

Ruinen, who drank tea, spoke with a heavy presence.

“I have never forgotten that you healed my daughter, and I am truly grateful. If you want, I can give you enough money for three generations to live comfortably. But I have no intention of easily agreeing to Luna’s marriage just because of that. Because I am Luna’s father. Simply put, I need to be confident that you are the best fit for her Luna.”

There are certainly many people who want to join the great nobles of the East. This is the family that rules a large city. Of course, various attempts would have been made to tie it together somehow. The most common of these methods is marriage.

Even if Luna was unwell, there would definitely have been a lot of talk about marriage. Many people would think that the name Grace is worth the discomfort of their spouse’s body. The parents, not the parties involved, may have thought that way.

It is a characteristic of nobles to use their children to enrich the family. This is a world where there are more connections between families than love marriages. Like in the case of Rakar and Elena.

Luinen’s position is also understandable. It would not be difficult to give her daughter in marriage to a commoner who had nothing. Especially in situations where I am confident that I can find a man with better conditions than me.

However, I had no intention of backing down just because I understood the position. I want Luna. I desperately want everything about her to be mine. And I’m a selfish guy who will do anything to get what I want.

It was possible to abandon the family and run away, as Luna had suggested to me before, and it was also okay to live together in a place where no one could reach and avoid the eyes of others. To be honest, I didn’t care at all what Luna’s family said about marriage. All that matters to me is Luna’s happiness.

If Luna’s parents were against the marriage, I had a clear belief that Luna would follow me. But if that happens, Luna will definitely live with a sense of guilt towards her parents. Luna cares about her family very much.

That’s why I decided to somehow persuade Luna’s parents. Because I just want Luna by my side to be happy.

I smiled at Ruinen, who was staring at me.

“The only person who suits Luna best is me.”

I started with those words. As expected, Ruinen asked with interest in his eyes.

“Why?”

“I’m not trying to get support from the Grace family. I’m not planning to marry Luna just to get the last name Grace. First of all, since you spoke honestly like a man, I will also speak honestly. “If it becomes an obstacle to marriage, I will give up the last name Grace without any hesitation.”

“… Abandoning Grace? “Do you know what that means?”

They seem to think that commoners without last names do not know its meaning. I answered with a smile to show my composure.

“I know enough. However, I am confident that I will be happy with Luna even without the support of the Grace family. From the beginning, she had no intention of receiving support from the family.”

At those words, Ruinen snorted as if he had heard someone who had no idea about the world.

“under! Anyone can talk like that. However, when people actually experience poverty and cold, they regret it. Do you think eating bread together in a house that is falling apart is happiness? “Have you ever thought about how miserable it would be to not be able to give a warm meal to someone you love?”

Ruinen frowned and added in a low voice.

“Poverty makes people tired. Not the body, but the human spirit. Cold and hunger eat away at what is called love. Luna is uncomfortable with her body, but she has never experienced poverty. She always lived in the best of luxury. But if she doesn’t have the support of the Grace family, she will definitely be tired of your poverty. Poor food, not enough money… . Then the marriage that seemed like it would last forever will come to an end.”

“You speak as if you have experienced poverty.”

Our gazes were tangled in the air. He seemed speechless for a moment as she pointed out how Ruinen, who had been a nobleman by birth, knew so little about her poverty.

Ruinen turned his head, caught his breath slightly, rubbed his forehead, and finally opened his mouth.

“… “Do you want to brag to me about your poverty?”

“No, but I need to brag about myself.”

Before Ruinen could say anything, I leaned back in my chair and crossed my legs.

In such a pressured interview, a confident attitude is important.

“As you may have heard from Luna, I am the first year vice president of Transcendence Academy and the head of the combat department. Being the head of the combat department is a sufficient condition to join the Imperial Knights, even if you are a commoner. “Even if you are the runner-up in your grade, it is almost guaranteed.”

Just being admitted to Transcendence Academy was a guarantee that one had talent. If you are the top student in your grade there, your popularity in the job market will be enormous.

But Ruinen burst into laughter.

“Is that your answer? Are you thinking of joining the Imperial Knights and not worry about money? The annual salary of the Imperial Knights is probably less than what Luna spends in a month during her vacation.”

If you look at her daily spending, Luna is definitely not the type of person to overspend. She deliberately tried to save money on dates and went to places that were cost-effective.

Looking at the old desk and chair in the head office, Ruinen was not the type to indulge in extravagance. She just didn’t spare any money for her disabled daughter.

Luna’s disability must have felt like their fault.

Luinen was certainly not a person who could be persuaded as easily as he appeared. I shrugged and confidently placed my hands on the desk.

“It was just an example of my abilities, and I had no intention of being satisfied with joining the Imperial Knights.”

As I said that, I quickly thought of something I could boast about in my head. What is there to show off as a son-in-law? .

Modest’s shared destiny? I couldn’t get this out of my mouth. Lawton’s disciple? Who is Rotten, you ask? It’s not something to brag about. The famous lily in the capital? This too can never be revealed.

Aside from the already boasted first-year academy vice president and combat club chief, there is nothing else worth boasting about… There wasn’t.

No, was I just this bad? The author who created this world can’t be anything other than this!

I denied it and thought about it carefully again. Neither the Spear of Destruction nor the Spear of Shadow are of any help now. What about space magic? Well, it’s sure to get people looking at me wondering what to do.

The knowledge of magic is… ? They would laugh at me for thinking about opening a magic arts workshop.

After careful consideration, the result was finally reached.

… There was nothing more to brag about!

I slowly uncrossed my legs, lowered my arms that were on the desk, and slowly averted my gaze. Ruinen seemed to have noticed something, and spoke with a sparkle in his eyes.

“Surely, that’s not the end? I boldly said that I didn’t need support from the Grace family! Let me tell you in advance, I will never! “I have no intention of marrying my daughter to someone who is just bluff and has no plan!”

… Should I reveal that Roel is my older brother? No, but isn’t that too ugly?

It was I who took Luna’s virginity – let’s never say that.

While my back was getting wet with cold sweat, someone knocked.

dripping-

“Matriarch, a guest has arrived.”

Ruinen answered the maid’s voice coming from behind the door.

“I have a prior engagement, so please wait a moment.”

“Well, that… “The Crown Princess has come to visit.”

Ruinen and I tilted our heads at the same time.

Why is Bella here?