I Became a Level -99 Vicious Lord

Chapter 48

The young man with silver hair who approached Otto, introduced himself was Julius de Overhauser.

He was the owner of the Overhauser merchant, which operated across the continent, and was an SSS-ranked hero unit.

Furthermore, he was also a direct descendant of Argon the Great, who had unified the continent by betraying Kairos in the past.

Of course, the fact that he was a direct descendant of Argon the Great was a well-kept secret, known only to Otto at this point.

[What? Hes Argons descendant?]

Yes.

[Give yourself up immediately! I must defeat that guy.]

Kairos became furious upon hearing that Julius was Argons descendant.

*Sign* Just hold on.

[How can I hold back? Even if I cant take revenge on that Argon guy! Shouldnt I at least defeat his descendant?]

What if you cant? Otto cut in.

If you provoke him, everyone here will die.

[Whatme?]

Everyone will truly die. Everyone here, including my grandfather.

Otto knew Julius very well.

Julius Hes a notorious villain.

Otto considered Julius to be a kind of dark character.

Julius disguised himself as a merchant active across the continent, but his true identity was an ambitious individual dreaming of unifying the continent.

Moreover, he possessed a formidable power surpassing Conrad, and was an absolute powerhouse hiding his immense strength.

His activities as a merchant were aimed at secretly accumulating funds and influence for his future grand plans.

Ill explain it later, so hold on a bit.

At that moment,

Are you okay?

Seeing Otto standing still while talking to Kairos, Julius approached again, seeming a little concerned.

Oh, yes. Im fine. Just feeling a bit dizzy.

I see Perhaps youre tired.

No, its not that. Im fine now. Its an honor to meet you. Im Otto de Scuderia.

Im Julius de Overhauser. I oversee Overhauser merchant.

What brings you here?

I happened to pass by and wanted to meet Duke Conrad. Luckily, a party was being held, and I had the good fortune to attend.

I see.

I heard you became the head of the Kutachi family. Congratulations.

Its nothing, really.

Excuse me, but if you have the time, would you like to have a drink and chat?

Of course.

And so, earlier than expected, Otto found himself having a conversation with Julius.

***

Otto and Julius engaged in various conversations.

I heard that there is a lord who opened a new trade route in the western frontier, and I didnt know it was you, Otto.

Julius mentioned Ottos accomplishment of conquering the ogres and developing a new trade route, praising him.

Its too kind of you.

I hope we can continue to in touch and maintain a good relationship in the future.

Thats exactly what I was hoping for. Being a giant like Julius, you must have a unique perspective on the world.

The conversation wasnt particularly substantial.

Otto had been reincarnated as a character in the game.

Julius, waiting for the right moment while concealing his power.

Neither of them was in a position to have an open and honest conversation.

It was merely an opportunity to reveal their true faces, so to speak.

By any chance If there is ever a need for assistance, may I contact you?

Huh?

Running a business often involves various incidents and accidents Sometimes we lack the manpower to resolve the situation. Thats when we need the power of someone as capable as the head of the Kutachi family. Oh, of course, Im not making an impudent request for free service. Just as you assist us, we will also provide various support to you.

Then, a quest window appeared before Otto.

[Notification: The quest Juliuss Proposal has been activated!]

The content was as follows:

[Julius Proposal]

Content: Help Julius and receive a reward.

Type: Normal/Repeatable

Reward: (Varies)

Note: The Overhauser merchant operated by Julius is immensely large in scale, so the rewards will be significant as well.

By continuing to perform quests, Otto could build up an affinity with Julius and potentially receive even greater rewards.

If its a quest given by Julius, it cant be bad. As long as I maintain an appropriate distance

Knowing Julius well, Otto accepted the quest.

[Notification: You have accepted the quest Juliuss Proposal]

Great. I will assist you to the best of my abilities.

Thank you so much.

Meanwhile, Kairos was furious.

[You brat!!! Surrender immediately!!! Right now!!]

His deep resentment towards Argon the Great was so strong that upon seeing his descendant, Julius, he couldnt contain his rationality.

***

That night.

After the party ended, Otto had a conversation with Kairos.

[Are you saying that the descendants of Argon are still alive?]

Of course they are. They hide the fact that they are descendants of Emperor Argon. When the Arad Empire collapsed, the nobles had to hide and live in secret.

[What do you plan to do with that d*mn descendant in the future?]

What huh?.. hmm

[Do you intend to associate with him?]

If its necessary? If I have something to gain, Ill cooperate.

[What?!]

Kairos shouted angrily.

[Dont you have any loyalty? Even though you clearly know about the relationship between me and Argon]

So what? Are you saying we shouldnt be friends just because he is a descendant of Emperor Argon? Its not like Emperor Argon himself is involved.

[You! Youre a person without loyalty I have saved your life more than once and now you want to get involved with his d*mn descendants]

Who said anything about getting involved? Well just use each other appropriately. Besides, Julius is not an easy opponent. If anything, I might end up being betrayed by him.

[What do you mean?]

Thats his specialty. He chooses a good lord to support, and then he strikes when the time is right.

[!]

He gradually erodes their power while providing support. And when the time comes, he betrays them and takes over their power completely. Manipulating the lords while acting as a merchant is also a way to find a parasitic power. Like a parasite.

Ottos words were true.

Julius was not one of the player characters that players could choose, but a pure NPC. And such Julius had gained a notorious reputation, to the extent that players called him Julis the Parasite.

In other words, he wasnt a suitable opponent to form a deep relationship with just because he was helpful.

[S-same isnt it the same as what that b**tard Argon did to me?]

Hmm? Now that I think about it, you might be right.

Otto replied as if he suddenly remembered, tapping his forehead.

The methods of Argon, the Emperor, and Julius behavioral patterns were exactly the same.

Ah. So Julius role model was Emperor Argon?

Kairos asked Otto.

[Even though you know that, do you still plan to get involved with such a person?]

Well, as I said earlier, what harm could it do?

[What?!]

Hey.

Otto turned to Kairos and spoke decisively.

Since I know he might betray me, do you think Ill be foolish like you to give him everything?

[? How dare you talk to like that, you little punk]

I can use him and betray him if I want.

[!]

Now thats quite something haha.

A sly smile appeared on Ottos face.

After Ive taken advantage of him, I can betray him first, right?

[Huh?]

Is that okay?

This was a development that even Otto himself didnt expect.

Players often kept their distance from Julius at least once, so Otto also did the same. Despite developing numerous optimized builds through research, Otto had never actively utilized Julius.

Its a double-edged sword but if used well, it can be tremendous. It might be a bit risky.

No one likes being taken advantage of knowingly.

Julius was an incredibly wealthy person. If he could use that wealth to his advantage, he could bear a certain level of risk.

Well, then Ill also use him and discard him. Just like what Emperor Argon did to you.

[]

If its revenge, this isnt revenge? Its paying him back in the same way, trying to take over the continent using the same methods as Emperor Argons descendants.

[Well, I guess you could see it that way?]

Of course, it wont be as easy as it sounds but if an opportunity arises, Ill give it a try. Lets think about it think about using that guy to my advantage.

Otto started contemplating how he could maximize his benefits by utilizing Julius and recalled the information he had about him.

It was an opportunity he hadnt anticipated.

***

The next day, in the afternoon.

Well then, Ill be going.

When do you think youll be back?

Based on my estimation I think Ill be back in winter.

Alright. Dont be late. Do you think the next lord can keep the seat empty for a long time?

Hahaha

Otto bid farewell to Conrad and left the Koutachi Kingdom, returning to the Iota Kingdom.

By Ottos side were the forces provided by Camille and Conrad, and behind them were wagons filled with gold ingots.

To achieve greater things, a large amount of military funds will be needed. Since this old man is giving you pocket money, dont refuse and take it.

Conrad not only provided troops but also generously gave him some allowance.

How much can we earn in ten days?

Camille wondered what Otto gained from the Koutachi family as he thought about it.

He obtained the power of the Invincible Emperor, and secured the position of the Koutachi familys heir. acquired various skill books and items, received elite troops, and even obtained hundreds of kilograms of gold ingots

He began to understand why Otto suddenly mentioned going to his mothers house.

The next step is it the Rosan Kingdom?

Meanwhile, Otto was thinking about his next plan as he headed towards the Iota Kingdom.

To survive the upcoming World War, it was crucial to establish a foundation during this period, leaving him no time to rest.

After returning and strengthening my military power I should head straight to the Rosan Kingdom. Something is about to happen soon.

Then.

[Hey, youngster.]

Kairos approached Otto and spoke to him.

[I have a favor to ask.]

Declined.

[I didnt even say anything?]

I said no. If youre going to pester me, dont bother. I have a lot on my mind right now.

Otto thought Kairos wanted him to drink alcohol again, but that wasnt the case.

I dont want to suffer from a hangover

[Thats not it.]

Then what? Ah, do you want me to destroy your mace and get you some rest? Just wait a little. After returning

[Thats not it either.]

Then what is it?

[Prepare me a physical body.]

Huh? What are you talking about?

[I mean, prepare me a body that I can use.]

Suddenly?

[I want to live.]

Didnt you say you had no regrets?

[Didnt you do the same? You said you would use and betray that d*mn descendant of Argon.]

Thats right.

[I want to help.]

.

[I want to help you and give that b**tard Julius a taste of revenge.]

It seemed like Kairos had reached a point where he wanted to resolve his resentment, even if it meant taking down Julius.