In the face of Kei’s firm attitude, Globron softened his tone and rubbed his lips.
Next year, even with my salary and tax collection, it was not enough to pay off this debt. Moreover, Globron’s debt was not just the wedding expenses; there was also a considerable debt incurred to form a connection with the crown prince.

If all the money is spent on repaying the debt, there will be no living expenses for a year. Even without money, receiving ridicule is inevitable. In the face of money, honor seemed inconsequential.

“I think it’s impossible for me to bear all these costs. I will file for bankruptcy.”

If the Witelo family filed for bankruptcy, the responsibility would fall on Green, the son-in-law. Globron was half-threatening, as he couldn’t completely abandon his pride.

But Kei’s expression didn’t darken. With a mild smile on his lips, it was as if he expected Globron to come out like this.

“If you file for bankruptcy, you’ll have to give up your noble title.”

“It’s the same as losing the title in the face of debt anyway.”

“Well, even if it goes down to the rank of Viscount, filing for bankruptcy means completely abandoning the status of nobility.”

“Anyway, with no means to make a living, will being a noble provide us with food? I’ve heard there are wealthy people who buy their status; I could sell it to them even if it comes to that.”

Now Globron changed his tone as well and stretched his words.

Kei laughed as if finding it amusing.

“Still, considering that we’ve been a longstanding noble family, if news gets out that we’re so easily handing over our title to commoners, the Emperor of Gavizar would surely be delighted, don’t you think?”

“Hmph. No matter what you threaten, it’s useless. I will file for bankruptcy!”

“Whether the Viscount files for bankruptcy or goes somewhere to beg and die, it doesn’t matter to me. But it seems different for my wife.”

Life returned to Globron’s face.

“Well, isn’t that so? Our Iris is deeply ambitious?”

“A perfect woman. The problem is that I’m not like that.”

“Well, no way. Iris says she’ll pay our debt instead. Are you preventing her from doing so?”

“I have a narrow mind. I have many desires. I can’t stand seeing my money go out.”

“If a man has a narrow mind, he’s useless. Ladies generally prefer a man with a generous spirit…”

Now he seemed to be trying to give a lecture.

Kei raised his index finger to stop Globron’s words.

“The Green family doesn’t consider someone as family who creates debts they can’t repay and tarnishes the family’s honor. Viscount Witelo.”

“This debt isn’t mine!”

“No one has threatened the Viscount to provide marriage funds. Isn’t that right?”

“Like passing gossip, just like our Britney said…”

Kei raised his index finger again.

He didn’t particularly harden his expression, but an intimidating aura emanated from him, stifling Globron’s breath.

Globron closed his mouth and stared at Kei’s deep and dark eyes.

“I don’t have a hobby of rehashing finished stories, Viscount. The Green family will pay the debt that Viscount has incurred. But there is one condition.”
“What, what is that?”

“Severing ties with Iris Green.”

“What?”

“The condition is to officially sever ties with Iris Green at the government office. Iris Green has never been Iris Witelo, the daughter of the Count, or Brittany’s sister. Furthermore, the Witelo family must have no connection with the Green family or any other family.”

Globron knew how remarkable it was to be connected to the Green family, where even the Pope came personally to bless them. He had already planned several business ideas to start by leveraging his position as the son-in-law of the Green family.

But.

‘Paying off the debt is a priority. Waiting until the money comes in next year will make it even harder to repay with interest. There are still many places where money will be spent in the future…’

Globron still couldn’t let go of his desire to make Brittany a princess.

“Alright. Do it as you wish.”

+++

Even if the office employees were warned to be cautious with their words, preventing the spread of the rumor that the Countess Green severed ties with her father was a difficult task.

Since it wasn’t openly spread, people murmured behind their backs, but the reason for the severed connection was still unknown.

“It might not be good for your reputation.”

Kei was worried, but Lishi was fine.

“That might be the case. It would be better if it weren’t, though.”

Since she had never completely severed ties with the Witelo family in her past life, she couldn’t be sure how the people of that family would react.

But predictions were possible.

‘It will probably be quiet for a while. We don’t know how they will react, especially since they are the Green family.’

If rumors become rampant, it will be difficult for the Witelo family to stay quiet.

Depending on how they act at that time, Lishi planned to change her way of dealing with them.

‘In this life, I’ve decided to give you all a chance.’

If they quietly accepted the rumors surrounding the Witelo family, she had no intention of bothering them further.

Lishi was now content meeting Kei, and rather than seeking revenge on the Witelo family, she wanted to focus on achieving Kei’s goals.

‘Grab the opportunity well. So that my drawn sword doesn’t point towards you.’

A few days later.

The carriage of Princess Maeri of the Minas Arik Kingdom arrived at the Green Count’s mansion.