Reborn as a Useless Noble with my SSS-Class Innate Talent-Chapter 152: Ch : An Offer to not Refuse - Part 2

Chapter 152: Ch 152: An Offer to not Refuse – Part 2

Kyle led Lady Rose through the village, choosing the best house they had finished so far.

It was simple but sturdy, with clean walls and a solid roof.

Yet, from the moment Rose stepped inside, it was clear she was unimpressed.

Her nose twitched. Her eyes darted around like she was walking through a pigsty rather than a growing village.

Each step she took seemed heavier, like she was dying inside just from being there. Kyle watched her without saying a word.

It was almost a miracle that she managed to hold herself back from cursing out loud.

But after a long, suffering sigh, she turned to Kyle and said with a pained expression.

“As my ex-fiancé, you could be doing so much better than… this.”

Kyle didn’t react. He simply waited, arms crossed behind his back.

Rose wasn’t done. Her lips curled into a sneer.

“That Grand Duchess you’re tied to must be low-born. Only someone without any real breeding would let her fiancé live in a place like this.”

The insult hung in the air.

Kyle remained silent, but out of the corner of his eye, he saw Melissa.

She had just entered, carrying a tray with tea for the guests. Her hands shook so badly the cup rattled against the saucer.

Kyle moved smoothly. He reached out and took the tray from her hands before she could accidentally spill it. He gave her a quick look and a small signal to step back.

Melissa bit her lip, her shoulders stiff, but she obeyed.

She moved behind Kyle, standing quietly at his back like a loyal shield. Her eyes still burned with anger, but she said nothing.

Rose noticed Melissa’s retreat and blinked in surprise.

She raised an eyebrow but didn’t comment. In her mind, it seemed only natural that servants should know their place.

Feeling she had regained the upper hand, Rose gave a proud little smile and turned back to Kyle. She sat herself down elegantly on the plain wooden chair, acting as if it were a throne.

“Now, let me tell you about the opportunity I mentioned.”

She said with a gracious wave of her hand.

Kyle stayed standing. Queen landed silently on the roof outside, watching through the window like a dark guardian.

Rose folded her hands in her lap, her voice dripping with false kindness.

“My father’s army needs a commander for the coming battle. We must defend our territory from an enemy push. It’s an important task, but my father is very busy, and we don’t have enough trusted commanders.”

She smiled sweetly.

“That’s where you come in. As your former fiancée, I thought it would be kind to offer you this chance. You would have full command for one battle. No one above you, no one ordering you around. It would be the perfect stage for you to show off your talents.”

Kyle listened without interrupting. His face remained unreadable.

Behind him, Melissa’s hands clenched into fists.

She clearly understood what Rose was trying to do—sending Kyle into a battle with little support, only to watch him fail or die.

Rose didn’t seem to notice the growing tension. She leaned forward slightly, her golden hair catching the afternoon light.

“Think about it, Kyle. One victory, and all of high society would be forced to see your worth. Even the Grand Duchess wouldn’t be able to ignore it.”

She tilted her head, her voice softening.

“Wouldn’t you like that?”

The room fell silent after her words.

Kyle stared at her calmly. He could see it clearly now.

Rose hadn’t come here out of kindness. She had come because she needed a scapegoat. Someone who could take the blame if the defense failed. Someone expendable.

She was offering him a trap wrapped in pretty words.

Outside, Queen gave a low, rumbling cry, sensing Kyle’s mood.

The nobles’ horses shifted uneasily at the sound.

Kyle set the tea tray down gently on a small table. He did not touch the cup.

Instead, he smiled very faintly and said.

“I see. It’s a generous offer, Lady Rose.”

Rose’s face brightened, mistaking his calmness for agreement. freewebnøvel.com

“But, I’ll need time to consider it carefully.”

Kyle added quietly, his voice carrying weight.

Rose looked disappointed but covered it quickly with a polite smile.

“Of course. Take your time. But not too long—war doesn’t wait.”

Kyle sat quietly after Lady Rose finished her explanation, his face calm and thoughtful.

To the untrained eye, it looked like he was carefully weighing the offer.

In truth, Kyle had already made up his mind the moment she opened her mouth. After all, which other time will he get an opportunity to steal an army like this?

There was no hesitation in his heart.

He looked up at her and said.

“I’ll accept your offer.”

The words came out steady and confident.

Melissa’s eyes widened. She looked at him like he had grown a second head.

Even Bruce, who had just walked into the room after finishing his inspection rounds, froze on the spot.

Lady Rose’s lips parted slightly in surprise. For a brief moment, she didn’t know what to say. Then, she flushed with pride and gave a superior smile, tossing her hair back.

“I knew it. I knew you wouldn’t be able to resist such an opportunity. You may act calm, but you’re still the same as always—eager to prove yourself.”

She said, her voice full of smugness.

Kyle didn’t reply. He simply watched her with an unreadable gaze.

Rose adjusted her cloak and said sweetly.

“I expect to see you soon. Make sure you arrive at my father’s territory within a week. Send word ahead when you’re ready.”

With that, she turned on her heel and strode out of the house, her followers rushing to keep up. Kyle remained where he was until the sounds of hooves and wheels faded into the distance.

The moment they were gone, Melissa couldn’t hold it in any longer.

She stepped forward quickly, her voice low but urgent.

“Young master! Why? Why did you accept that suspicious offer? There’s no need for you to take such risks!”

Her face was filled with worry.

Her hands were clenched at her sides, as if she was holding herself back from shaking him by the shoulders.

Kyle looked at her, his expression calm and steady. His next words were simple.

“Because this is the best option for me.”

Melissa’s mouth opened to argue, but the quiet certainty in Kyle’s voice made her stop.

At that moment, Bruce, who had been silently observing, spoke up. He crossed his arms and gave Kyle a careful look.

“You have a plan, don’t you?”

Bruce asked.

Kyle’s lips curved into a faint smile. It wasn’t a warm one. It was sharp, dangerous, and confident.

Seeing that smile, Bruce let out a low chuckle and shook his head.

“Of course you do.”

Melissa still looked worried, but when she saw Bruce’s relaxed posture, she forced herself to calm down. She trusted her young master.

He had never led them wrong before.

Kyle turned away from them and walked toward the window. Queen shifted its wings lightly on the roof, sensing the shift in his mood.

Outside, the village was alive with noise. Workers moved wood and stone, training drills echoed from the field, and farmers worked in the distance.

This place was no longer just a patch of land. It was becoming a home.

Kyle narrowed his eyes.

Lady Rose had come here thinking she was offering him a rope to climb back into noble society. In truth, she had offered him something far better: a battlefield.

And on the battlefield, reputation and blood meant nothing.

Only strength decided winners and losers. That also applied to the soldier’s loyalties.

Kyle intended to win. Completely and utterly.

Behind him, Bruce and Melissa waited quietly. They didn’t need to know the full plan yet. Kyle would tell them when the time was right.

For now, they had work to do.