# 2
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Excuse me, writer?
Beneath the message, a rough machine that looked like an old smartwatch appeared.
As I was turning the era-inappropriate watch back and forth on my wrist, its display suddenly lit up.
Through that machine that had no other functions, I was able to check the Revolutionary Army's information and Etheos' health status, and I was really surprised.
Even though I felt as if I had been struck by lightning because of this sudden acquisition, I thought this was my chance to help my favorite character who I had always wanted to support.
So, using my money, I started helping them as if I was playing Tycoon.
*Tycoon: These are games that simulate trade, where the player controls and manages the economy of a project. Some of these projects in games include: theme parks, train networks, and airlines.*
Well, we're only just getting started.
And now, at this moment. …
Revolutionary Army information
– Military strength: weak [more]
– Equipment Supplies : Very rare [more]
– Comfort level: 39%
– Funds: 50,010 currencies
– Progress of the revolution: 51%
The progress of the revolution increased from 40% to 51%.
The comfort level has also improved significantly compared to the 17% I saw initially.
Just being able to see this status panel allows me to understand what's missing, which is reassuring.
'This is enough to put out the most urgent fire.'
Etheus von Clyde
Health Points (HP): ♥♥♥♥♡♡♡♡♡♡
The clock also displays Etheos' health level, and it appears that the heart will reach zero when he dies.
By the way, I can't simply pour my money without an account to back it up as much as I want.
This is because of my political status as Catherine Elmore.
All citizens of the Empire know that the Duchy of Elmore is the heart of the Emperor's Pavilion.
Of course, the Emperor and the nobles who support him consider Ethios a thorn in their eyes.
I was an evil character in the story that Etheus despises.
If anyone finds out that I support Ethios, I may be killed by the Emperor before the revolution even begins.
There are also evil people lurking around me, ready to report any loopholes to exploit my inheritance.
'If you want to return safely, don't let anyone find out.'
So, until the revolution comes, I will continue to live as the notoriously evil Catherine Elmore, while secretly supporting him.
After Ethios successfully supports and prepares for the revolution, my second task will be... …
‘Asylum before the revolution.’
I will seek refuge in the Empire's neighboring Principality of Montella for safety.
A beautiful and peaceful land with unique natural beauty.
Although the Empire doesn't know about it yet, as a reader of the original I know how profitable it is.
For this reason, I have already invested more than half of my enormous fortune there.
Unlike the original story, I will enjoy news of Etheus living a happy life, while spending my money lavishly in that peaceful place for the next three years.
This is my goal.
While I was deep in thought looking at the status panel of the watch, I heard a sound.
“However, the Duke seems to value that piece of his inheritance very much.”
As if he had heard the words a moment ago, Hirose looked at my watch with a friendly swallow.
Because of the possession feature, others see it as a jewel bracelet, so I say it is my father's inheritance.
“As for the money from the inheritance auction, should we invest it in Montella as you mentioned earlier?”
“Yes, buy the silver mine behind the mine we invested in earlier, the price is quite right.”
“Okay, ma'am.”
Before long, the carriage stopped in front of the luxurious Elmore Mansion.
As I held Hirose's hand, I got out of the carriage, stepping lightly.
Ah, I completed today's mission with the support of my favorite person, so my steps were light.
'50,000 coins is enough to move, right? What if Etheus catches a cold during the meeting in that cold place? !’
* * *
Elmore Palace.
When I entered the palace, the maids who were working rushed towards me, knelt down, and quickly lowered their eyes.
In complete silence, I walked among them with my head held high.
I noticed that the hand of one of the maids holding the mop was shaking from tension.
When I took possession of this body for the first time, I tried to calm down one of the maids who was trembling at me, saying: “Don’t be afraid like that.”
But instead of calming down, her face turned yellow.
When I reached out to her to ask if she was okay, she immediately fainted.
“Please...don't kill me...”
Well, in the memories of Catherine that flooded into my head, she had a very bad temper.
She only used the polite nudge on subordinates when she wanted to torture one of them.
'That's why, when I run away and take refuge... …’
All the staff at Elmore Mansion are indebted to the Elmore family.
They preferred to work here rather than be sold into slavery because they could not afford Elmore's high interest rates.
The family keeps a hostage list to prevent them from considering rebellion.
Even my servant Hirose who follows me now is no exception.
'. …They will be happy.’
So, endure until the revolution succeeds.
While I was thinking about this, I stretched out and sat in my father's office chair.
The future we all hope for is not so far away.
According to calculations, my asylum in the emirate will be approved before the revolution.
While I was imagining the handsome face of Etheus - who was even more beautiful than I had imagined in the story - wearing the imperial crown, I tried to smile again, but Hieros suddenly said to me:
“Madam, regarding the request to open a home for the poor that we submitted a few days ago... a document has just arrived from the temple, but....”
His facial expression was not good.
“...It has been rejected, excuse me.”
"What?"
I immediately raised my eyebrows, and Hirose bowed in horror.
“Sorry, I'll go and ask again—”
If this had been Katherine before the takeover, she might have thrown something from the desk at him.
“Bring me a paper.”
Although my voice was calm, it was tinged with anger, and Hirose's hand trembled.
A handsome, calm-looking young man with brown hair and brown eyes.
This poor man, who became a slave because of his servant father's debts, I don't want to explode with anger at him.
“If you go, you will just be wasting my time.”
“...What?...Oh, yes! Okay!”
“Bring me at once the best letter paper.”
But why did his ears turn red again?
Anyway, I started writing a letter to the priest.
The message was not long.
「To the respected High Priest
If you do not agree to open the poorhouse soon, I will reveal that the second son of Baron Elent and his wife is your son.
I look forward to your positive response.
Sincerely
– Katherine Elmore」
Using my knowledge from the novel 「Revolution Star」 to blackmail high-ranking officials was easy.
Especially in the body of Catherine Elmore, who had a reputation for evil.
'Pastor, do you want to challenge me?'
After folding the paper twice and sealing it, she handed it to Hirose, saying.
“Take this to the High Priest. If you tell him it is ‘The Confessions of Catherine Elmore,’ he will be eager to open it himf.”
The High Priest, like the Elmore family, is a supporter of the Emperor.
He's competing with us for the Emperor's favor, so he'll want my weaknesses.
But when he knows that his weaknesses are in my hands, how will his face turn pale?
“Yes, but, ma'am...”
While Hirose was holding the letter, he asked me cautiously.
“Do you want to add anything else?”