There was one modifier representing the Warburg territory in the northeast.

30 Year Miracle Land.

Why is this dry territory in the northeast called the land of the 30-year miracle?

It was because if it had not been for the first Margrave of Warburg, this barren field would have remained undeveloped forever and played no more or less role than a desolate plateau.

As evidence of that, as soon as I got off the carriage after entering the territory, the cold sunlight hit my face.

A cool aura was surging through the skin at his feet.

The northeastern region, where the Warburg domain occupied the majority, was now one of the most well-developed cities in the empire, after the imperial capital and the southwestern region.

In the past, it was a barren land where life itself could not live, to the extent that even death was avoided.

The first Marquess of Warburg, the Marshal of Warburg of Thames, contributed greatly.

After voluntarily being appointed to this barren land that no one wanted, he managed to somehow create the ‘Warburg Margrave’, which is now called the Northeast’s big city.

Seeing his potential that was passed down like a legend in those distant days, this land was called the Land of Miracles in 30 Years.

It’s amazing that this huge community all started at the hands of a Marquis and his wife.

Even though the first margrave was recognized for his contribution to reviving this land, he was promoted to a duke and was given the opportunity to be granted a territory near the ecliptic flowing with milk and honey.

The anecdote in which he refused both position and territories, saying that he could not leave the Margrave of Warburg, which was just beginning to take place, was already a well-known story.

So, of course, the prestige of the Warburg family in the northeast was beyond imagination.

I was visiting to refuse the engagement to such a great aristocrat, saying that I did not like the nominee.

In fact, it was as if he had entered the middle of the enemy camp alone.

If you don’t tie it properly, you might not be able to leave the territory until you get your engagement stamp, or maybe you’ll face some very bad retaliation.

Considering that possibility, visiting this territory might be a bit careless. In any case, it was an inevitable choice for the smoothest engagement rejection.

Above all, Miss Hilla said that she would actively cooperate with my operation.

To be honest, I was a little skeptical.

There was no proper solution other than believing, so they formed an unavoidable strategic alliance.

Miss Hilla and I stepped into the only mansion in the manor.

A man and dozens of servants came out to greet her in the biting cold.

“Welcome, our lovely daughter Hilla. And Prince Conrad Perdalos.”

A middle-aged aristocratic man with silver hair, a stark contrast to the red-haired Miss Hilla.

It was my first meeting with the Margrave Theo Warburg.

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On the first day, I didn’t even have time to explain the reason for visiting this manor.

After being guided to the mansion and unpacking simple luggage.

By the time Miss Hilla and Marshal Theo Warburg started eating, it was already past seven in the afternoon.

It seemed like it was a delayed meal while waiting for Miss Hilla and me to return from the academy.

Thanks to this, I had to suffer from all kinds of questions from her family without even starting the main purpose of visiting the mansion.

“How did you meet our youngest, Hilla?”

“The first time I saw him was when he was the head of the swordsmanship department at the entrance ceremony. It was the first time I spoke directly during my sister Delfina’s student body president election.”

“I heard that you are currently the head of the Ministry of Magic at the academy. Besides, the story of how many times you won against the chiefs of other departments in the evaluation match.”

“It was all a matter of luck. The most recent sparring with Lady Stella cannot be said to be a complete victory.”

“You saved Hilla’s life at the last hunting festival, right? As Hilla’s older sister, I sincerely thank you.”

“Saint Clare’s merits are greater than mine, but I won’t decline to say thanks.”

I would be lying if I said I didn’t feel pressured by her two older sisters who were already treating me as if they were future sons-in-law.

Although both of them were about to get married now, they must have been noble ladies at one time.

He seemed to be curious about many things about the relationship between me and Miss Hilla, who looked like academy lovers.

Of course, long before I set foot in this estate, my mind had only one goal: canceling the engagement.

I had to lower my self-worth as much as possible and implicitly appeal that my relationship with Miss Hilla was not above a certain level.

After answering all the frantic questions throughout the meal, not even knowing whether the soup was going into his mouth or his nose.

By the time I finished my bath and went to bed, it was already past midnight.

The first day passed without much income, spending almost all of my time on the move.

It was not until the afternoon of the next day that I was able to get to the point, facing the Marquess.

“Hmm… .”

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Judging by the expression on his face as he spit out a long saliva as soon as he heard my words, the conversation didn’t seem to flow very easily.

“I will ask you again.”

“Yeah.”

“I refuse to engage with Hilla, who doesn’t hurt even if I put it in my eyes. Are you sure you said that now?”

“That’s right.”

“Hmm… … .”

After making eye contact with me, Marshal Theo Warburg, who once again uttered a long, agonizing voice, continued questioning me with a slightly more aggressive voice.

“Is it because of the looks?”

“Yeah?”

“Could it be that you don’t like the look of our Hilla, who won’t shed a tear even if you put it in your eyes, or are you rejecting it for such an absurd reason?”

To the extent that the friendly attitude until now felt like a lie.

Marquis Theo’s gaze toward me was filled with a killing spirit similar to that of demons.

“It doesn’t matter.”

“… … .”

“To reject a noble and beautiful woman like Lady Hilla Warburg because of her looks. Don’t you know that the story is ridiculous even if the Marquis thinks about it?”

“… Of course.”

“I refuse to engage her, not because there is anything wrong with her, but because I do not want to embarrass her because of my personal problems.”

I carefully watched Marquis Theo’s gaze and praised Miss Hilla as much as I could with my shallow culture.

If I said that I didn’t like my appearance, even as a joke, it would probably be because I didn’t think I would be able to leave this estate alive.

It must have been the momentum to mobilize all the territory’s forces to tear my corpse apart.

“Yeah, first of all, it’s not because of looks.”

Maybe my answer wasn’t that bad, but the Marquis’ attitude towards me softened even more.

“If not, is it because your personality doesn’t match?”

Of course, the story about the engagement letter didn’t end there, so the next questioning continued right away.

“Lady Hilla’s heart is just as beautiful as her looks. She is truly a model of a noble lady who is both kind and loving.

My sister, Delphina, has also mentioned her character and integrity to me several times. I’m also a shallow relationship, but I’m sure that Lady Hilla’s personality is great.

Perhaps if I were able to take someone like her as my future wife, the children born to that family would surely grow up to resemble their mothers, possessing both beauty and talent.”

“It’s not that I’m rejected because I’m not good enough, or that I don’t like my personality… .”

The Marquis seemed to be pondering over my answer for a while, and then, without getting tired, he immediately asked the next question in succession.

“I heard that you rejected the engagement of the Duke of Skebluff. Could it be that you are promoting an engagement with a family beyond that?”

“I have no particular desire for wealth or power. Even if you value those things, you don’t want to bring them up to the point of choosing a mate.

Above all, the Warburg family must already have a reputation that goes beyond that of a duke. If the purpose was to see the house, there is not much reason to refuse.”

“I think I’ve already done enough research, but maybe it’s because I already have a fiancé that my family couldn’t figure out?”

“No, not even that.”

After denying all the reasons.

This time, a question I hadn’t even expected came out of his mouth.

“If that’s not the case, maybe the commoner lover you’re dating at the academy is the cause?”

“Yeah?”

“Relax. It’s not like I’m asking for something like that. Rather, it is common for a man of ability like you to have at least one or two concubines.

Although I don’t like the message that he will take my daughter and even have a concubine for the viscount Confucius. Fortunately, I’m very understanding this way, so if that’s the reason, you don’t have to worry.”

I didn’t expect to mention Lulu again here.

How far had the story of her being my lover spread?

In my heart, I conveyed a small apology to Lulu, who got caught up in annoying rumors because of me.

“I’m sorry to misunderstand you, but the reason I am saying that I will not be engaged to Lady Hilla is not because of her.”

“… To refuse the engagement even after you have conceded this far. The value you place on yourself must be enormous.”

“It can’t be. I’m just an insignificant self-made Confucius. There is only one condition I want from my future mate, if I have to.”

“You’ve expressed your refusal so far, but you only want one condition?

Besides, you’re insisting that our daughter Hela doesn’t fit the one condition you’re thinking of?”

“That’s right.”

As soon as I brought out the answer, I felt his stinging gaze flying towards me without filtering.

“It must be an important condition enough to convince me.

If you can’t understand me, it will mean that all the refusal you’ve said so far is just an excuse.”

He seemed to be quite curious about the one condition I had put forward.

Seeing the marquee’s eloquent attitude, though, a little uneasiness rose in his heart.

Perhaps, if this is what I am about to say now, it must be a condition that I have no choice but to understand.

Especially since he was a person who had maintained a front line for monsters all his life in this barren land, he would have more deeply sympathized with what I was going to say from now on.

“It’s a bit unfortunate to talk about her, who is currently the first year head of the swordsmanship club.”

“… … .”

“I’ve been thinking for a very long time that I wish I could be as strong as my fiancé.”

Hearing my answer, the Marquis almost nodded for a moment.

Realizing the true meaning of my words, the movement immediately stopped.

“You are a strong person. Yes, it’s not a very incomprehensible story.”

“Haven’t you spent your whole life on this cold land where even the sunlight is cold? As much as the person you can rely on in a moment of crisis must be a strong enough person that I can admit.

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Just like the wife of the first Margrave of Thames Warburg was next to the Duke of Thames Warburg, who built the foundation to build this barren land to this extent.”

“Yes, you are right. Certainly, the miracle that brought this wasteland to this point was not a feat accomplished by one single Margrave of Thames, but rather a miracle accomplished by joining forces with the first Margrave of Thames.”

“That’s right.”

Marquis Theo’s eyes narrowed once more.

“But you sound like you’re saying that my daughter, Hilla, isn’t strong enough for you to admit.”

This time too, the voice seemed to be mixed with a bit of murder, but I couldn’t back down from here.

I nodded silently, and this time I told him my true feelings.

“To be honest, her talent is like an unopened flower bud.”

“Huh.”

“Of course, if that flower bud blooms, it will become a beautiful camellia flower suitable for this barren land.

I don’t have the talent to bloom petals that haven’t bloomed yet.”

It wasn’t just an excuse to get Miss Hilla away from me.

Even if Miss Hilla and I were to be engaged, in any case, I would have to ignore the Warburg family’s restrictions and immerse myself in the drank subjugation party.

When that happened, my fiancé, who was closest to me, would of course be the first target of the Dark Church.

In order to prevent mishaps, they had to have enough ability to protect themselves from the forces.

It wasn’t just a story about Miss Hilla, it was a virtue that any fiancé of mine should have.

If that wasn’t enough, of course I had no choice but to reject the offer of a fiancé to anyone.

“Then, Conrad, in your opinion, what class do you think a person strong enough to be your fiancé falls into?”

The Marquess, who seemed to have finished his thoughts, flew in the last question I expected.

Of course, I returned the prepared answer to him without hesitation.

“If Lady Hilla could inflict even one scratch on me during the mock sparring. It will be an opportunity to reconsider the engagement paper.”

“under.”

Hearing my words, he let out a dejected laugh at me.

“Who is out there!”

“Did you call, Marquis Marquis?”

“Prepare a mock arena right now! Tell the third one to attend the training ground!”

“I understand, Marquis.”

I called the waiter outside the door and immediately came out and made Hilla’s mock sparring.

“It’s obviously what you said out of your mouth, so you should be able to take responsibility for those words.”

With a satisfied smile, as if he was sure his daughter would beat me.