The Lord of Another World: All Wasted at the Beginning, and He Made His Fortune by Taking in the Fem

Aarons really gave the task of recruiting mercenaries entirely to Karin and Xia Ye.

Although this kind of thing should have been done by him personally, as a nobleman with no strength and no popularity, he would not gain much respect even if he really showed up.

Karin has experience as a mercenary, and Xia Ye has the strength to suppress ordinary combat professionals. Even if they encounter someone with bad intentions, the two of them will be able to handle it.

"The old man is sick? What's wrong with him? How is his condition?"

However, Aarons, who had little time, soon heard from Mary that the old gardener was ill.

"We went to the hospital with him before, and the doctor said that grandpa only had a common disease, but he was too old, and if he couldn't be cured quickly, he might be in danger."

"Got it. You two will be responsible for taking care of him these days. Come to me if you need money for medical treatment."

"Grandpa has been saying these days that he committed an unforgivable mistake before... Master, tell me, is what he said related to what happened to Teacher Xia Ye before?"

Smart Mary has realized that Aarons did not tell them the truth before, but Aarons actually has no way to solve this problem.

After the truth is made public, will the old gardener be held accountable? That will also hurt the elderly man. Aarons thinks that the old gardener was just a little confused and deceived, and he does not need to bear any responsibility at all.

But now it seems that this kind of gentleness has made the other party's self-blame even worse.

"I guess so. You two little ones should just spend more time with him... The old man just wants to make this family a better place. I don't want to blame him for anything."

"……Yes, I understand."

Perhaps for the nobility, excessive gentleness is not desirable.

But Aarons doesn't want to be a cold-blooded person - even if he might suffer losses because of this character or put others under unnecessary pressure, he doesn't want to change his code of conduct.

In this respect, his arrogance was indeed no different from that of aristocrats.

……

"Master, this is the basic situation survey report of Moti City. In addition, we have posted recruitment information at the City Office and the Mercenary Transfer Station today. We estimate that we will receive feedback within a day or two."

After handing over a dozen-page paper report as if nothing had happened, Xia Ye took out the list of accounts he had recorded.

What Aarons couldn't understand was that she not only had to teach the children two classes every day, but also had to go out with Karin for field investigation and procurement, and in the end she could write such a clear and detailed report -

This is too omnipotent!

“Do you have any questions about this report?”

"No, nothing. You are really efficient at work."

"I was one of the few smart people in the demon army at that time. I was competent in both administrative affairs and clerical work. I also learned a lot about business investigation and material procurement in the past thousand years, so I can tell you responsibly-"

After boasting about himself without changing his expression, Xia Ye even reached out and unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt.

"According to the standards of your world, I am a top-level professional secretary or adjutant."

"…Are you the type who likes to brag about yourself?"

"I just hope you understand that the contract you signed with me is by no means a one-sided benefit for me."

Xia Ye seemed to have seen through Aarons's concerns long ago, so she demonstrated her ability and intentions with her super high work efficiency - she really wanted to help Aarons achieve his goals seriously.

"I'll take that as a given, but I won't pay you more if you volunteer to work overtime."

"I won't make such a request. But if you rely too much on my abilities, I will start asking for additional compensation."

Xia Ye is both an assistant and a motivator, and Aarons certainly fully understands her positioning of herself.

But why would she, who has the power to ignore opinions, give in to this?

"Master, the city government just sent a message saying that a mercenary group responded to our recruitment information and wants to send someone over to negotiate."

Karin, who walked into the room to report the situation, interrupted Aarons' thoughts, and the news immediately cheered him up.

If he could get the right combat power, he could start working on taking back the territory.

"Very good. Karin, go tell the other party that we accept the request for negotiation. Xia Ye, you are responsible for finding a suitable meeting place. After it is decided, I will go to talk to the other party in person."

"Yes, I'll do it now."

"You don't have to report to me specifically when you come back. Just tell me where we'll meet at dinner."

After verifying Karin and Xia Ye's identities, the barrier of the Marquis's Mansion would no longer prevent them from entering or leaving any room.

Since they are loyal to me now, I should give them equal trust.

"Master, I have something else to report."

However, Karin did not leave with Xia Ye, but stayed alone.

"I heard from Els and Mary this morning that the old man's condition seems to have worsened. He originally only had a slight fever and fatigue, but now he has started coughing."

"I remember they bought the medicine after seeing the doctor. Is it ineffective?"

"...Do you want to hear the truth?"

——Aarons knew what Karin would say, he just didn’t want to face the fact.

"Go ahead."

"The old man's health was not very good to begin with. Even if he didn't get sick, he would probably only have one or two years to live. And he has been blaming himself for doing something wrong. Now he can't hold on mentally."

"I understand... I already understood it."

Even if he had punished the old man fairly before, the outcome would not have changed.

Such an old man who had been busy all his life for the prosperity of the Marquis's family eventually lost the courage to live because of his own ignorance and mistakes.

"Let Els and Merry take care of him. Now is not the time for me to step in."

"I will tell them your decision. Also... the old man's business is destiny. Please don't blame yourself too much for it."

Although she doesn't look like a thoughtful person, Karin is actually quite good at observing people's expressions and is considerate.

As a strong person who once led others, she naturally understood Aarons' psychological changes.

"I'm fine. Go and do your work first. We have to advance the recovery plan as soon as possible."

"Yes."

After Karin also left the room, Aarons finally leaned back in his chair tiredly and sighed deeply.

——This different world is not a game after all. Everyone in this world is a living being with a soul.

When you are moving towards a goal, you are bound to have disagreements with others. Can you bear their resentment when you abandon or trample on their ideas and wishes?

"It really gives me a hard time."