Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power (貴族転生 ～恵まれた生まれから最強の力を得る～)

I'm told the assassins gave us useful information.

The rebels were trying to kidnap you as a bargaining chip.

I see.

It sounds like they gave in rather easily.

It's possible they're lying.

You are clever, Noah.

But not to worry.

There is a way to find out if one is speaking the truth.

It takes a thief to catch a thief.

I'm not knowledgeable in the ways of torture,

so I'll just take his word for it.

Well done, Noah.

Had you been captured,

the empire would have been forced to make a difficult choice.

Yes, sire.

Also, setting your sights on their horses was brilliant.

I only just now gave the order to buy up all the horse feed!

This has happened before, but not this quickly.

Anyone could have had the idea to use starvation tactics.

In fact, Albert had just suggested starving the rebels

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to make examples of them.

But you realized that it could cause them to attack our people

and chose to starve only their horses.

With your own funds, no less.

Your ideas...

and ability to act on them...

are most impressive, Noah.

That is not an easy thing to accomplish.

Thank you, sire.

I must reward you somehow.

I permit the addition of a sword to Noah's crest.

The empire is a nation of warriors.

Adding a sword, the symbol of a warrior,

to one's crest without the emperor's permission is sacrilege.

It may even be punished by death.

On the other hand, being granted the emperor's permission to add one

is among the greatest honors one can earn.

Cruz, issue the proclamation.

At once.

Thank you very much!

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I have been waiting for you.

You're early.

There are only so many types of feed designed to be transported,

and we know the route used to bring it in.

It won't be difficult to buy up all of it.

Also, regarding Karfun, the leader of the rebels...

He is extremely tenacious and will do whatever it takes to achieve his goal.

I'm certain it's nothing you need to worry about,

but please, do be careful.

Why tell me this?

M-Master.

I apologize for interrupting.

There's a wounded man at the main gate

who says he has an urgent report.

It's an honor to meet you, Your Imperial Highness.

I serve as a decurion in the province of Adora in Almeria.

Yes.

A rebellion has begun in Almeria.

My superior started an uprising...

but I couldn't go along with it, so I fled to report to you.

Episode 4

The Almerian Rebellion

So that's what the urgent report was?

Unfortunately for him, the prince already knew of this.

Understood. Thank you for informing me.

Treat him.

Right away.

And give him a reward of five hundred... no, a thousand rean.

Your Highness, what was that all about?

Hmm?

The information he brought isn't even useful to you anymore.

That's true, but...

a mere decurion came here to inform me, despite the danger.

I have to reward his loyalty.

That's why you promised him so much money?

I believe he's worth it.

M... Master...

Enter.

Is something wrong?

You look pale.

Hey. What's wrong?

Th-This...

Money?

It looks to be around five hundred rean.

S-Someone I didn't know gave it to me...

a-as a reward for getting you...

to drink... this.

I was told... it's a sleeping drug.

You were to mix it into my drink,

then hand me over to them once I fell asleep?

Yes, it seems so.

It's the rebels again.

Looks like they really want me.

I understand, but why did you bring this to me?

I...

I could never betray you!

You helped my mother, after all...

and my village...

But they said I'd be killed if I didn't.

But still... I just couldn't betray you...

So... um...

I understand.

What is this?

A reward.

They tried to buy your betrayal for five hundred rean.

But you didn't do it, so I'll add a zero to that.

F-Five thousand...

But... I can't accept this much!

Take it.

Thank you.

You are truly a generous master.

More importantly, there's something I want you to do.

Of course! I'll do anything!

I'm going to drink this drug.

When I fall asleep, take me to them.

Master?

Then, I want you to run and hide immediately.

They'll try to silence you if you stick around.

M-Master...

What are you saying?

What a pain in the ass.

One stab with that creepy little dagger, and it'd be all over.

That's supposed to be a last resort, remember?

We can't go wrong if we do what Karfun says.

They're my captors.

What's my situation?

Bound at the hands and feet, of course.

I was right to hide my weapon. They would've taken it.

And they didn't take my ring.

My eyes have adjusted.

I thought I was in a room, but this is the back of a wagon.

Show me your memories, Leviathan.

Hurry.

Tie him up good.

Hey, where'd the maid go?!

Leave her. We gotta get him out before the guards catch on.

I see.

I understand the situation now.

Hey, which one of you can't tie a knot?