Chapter 6

The key is survival.

The top priority is to survive until awakening.

Therefore, he had no choice but to wear armor.

The problem was that Otto, or rather, the gamer Kim Dojin, had never worn armor before.

“Ugh…”

The armor he wore for the first time in his life was very heavy, uncomfortable, and suffocating.

Moreover, due to the character's low strength, it was difficult to move.

As a result, Otto had to walk awkwardly, struggling to keep his balance.

‘Now I should be safe from most assassination threats. The chances of dying from sudden accidents will also significantly decrease.’

The choice was right.

Bang!

While moving to attend a meeting, the <Lightning Strike> effect activated, and a brick fell from the castle wall, striking Otto's head.

However, thanks to the helmet, he avoided the disaster of his skull being shattered.

That wasn't all.

“Die! You f***ing… Huh?!”

While turning a corner, he almost got assassinated by a guard who harbored a grudge against Otto, but he managed to escape unharmed.

It was impossible to kill Otto, who was heavily armored, with just an ordinary dagger.

“Just exile him.”

Otto showed mercy to the guard who tried to assassinate him.

“My lord! You can't do that! This man tried to kill you!”

“There must have been a reason.”

“But….”

“The one who should apologize is me.”

Otto said this and approached the captured guard, firmly holding his hand.

‘Damn. I have to apologize for something I didn't even do. Anyway, he's a real a**hole.’

While grumbling inwardly, Otto tried to soothe the captured guard's heart.

His name was Hans.

A year ago, his younger sister had been wronged by Otto, which led him to harbor a grudge.

“Hans. I did something unforgivable to your sister and family. I understand why you tried to kill me. It was a just act of revenge. I acknowledge it.”

“……”

“I deeply regret what I did. Therefore, I will not punish you. Leave this place with your family.”

Otto even had a servant bring a bag full of gold coins and gave it to Hans.

“Will this… Will this change anything? Will the pain my sister suffered be erased by a few coins?”

“No, it won't.”

Otto shook his head.

“I am merely trying to atone. The money is a token of my sincerity and an apology. If you want to take revenge, come back anytime. I will be ready to receive you.”

With that, Otto moved towards the meeting room.

‘It’s really hard to apologize for something I didn’t do.’

But now that he had become Otto de Scuderi, there was no choice.

Even the karma of the character had become the burden of the gamer Kim Dojin.

* * *

“My lord will now speak.”

With the servant's voice, the door to the throne room opened, and Otto entered.

“Huh?”

“Why the sudden armor….”

“Ha ha.”

The ministers were bewildered by Otto, who was heavily armored.

Why would he wear armor when there was no emergency….

“Good morning, everyone… Oops!”

With a loud thud, Otto tumbled awkwardly.

“……”

“……”

Everyone was speechless.

‘He must have eaten something wrong.’

‘I have no idea what he’s up to.’

The ministers couldn't adapt to Otto's sudden change.

It was strange for the notorious troublemaker to suddenly regain his senses.

It was also strange that he had suddenly executed his closest confidant, Pizzero.

‘He might do something crazy again. We need to be careful.’

‘People don’t change easily. We need to be on guard in case he reveals his true nature.’

The ministers were even more tense.

The Otto they knew was a psychopath beyond imagination.

That's why his changed appearance felt even more terrifying.

“…What wind blew this time?”

Camille closed her eyes tightly and covered her face as if she were tired.

“Ugh.”

Otto struggled to get up and wobbled to the throne, sitting down.

“What’s on the agenda this morning?”

“Yes, my lord.”

Camille answered.

“Our current financial situation is not good.”

“I see.”

“Pardon?”

“Continue.”

“Yes.”

Camille presented a report to Otto.

“It’s not just that the finances are bad. At this rate, we might go bankrupt within 30 days.”

The financial situation of the Iota territory was dire.

[Iota Territory]

Public Sentiment: 41 / 100 Caution

Food: 9 / 100 Very Dangerous

Finances: 7 / 100 Very Dangerous

Law and Order: 37 / 100 Caution