บท 10: Chapter 10: Watchman's Rules V
"You also remember it, right? The history that is yet to happen, the memories of the future's past."
The moment that Herbert heard this, his smile widened. She had taken the bait. Herbert chided her in his mind for being too hasty to the point that she had to make her own wrong assumptions. Nevertheless, he wouldn't let this go as it would be of benefit to him in the near future.
"Lady Ingrid, I'm sure that we both have our own secrets. Just as how you don't want others to know about yours, I'm in a similar position. But I won't stop you from thinking as you please."
Ingrid frowned, but she was glad as she had inwardly confirmed that Herbert was the same as her. However, her frown caused Herbert to respond to keep the conversation going.
"It seems that you are dissatisfied. How about this, I'll offer you answers to your questions using the same rules as that of the Information Guild."
Ingrid nodded her head as she felt that she had finally gotten hold of Herbert's attention. However, due to her family keeping her mostly at home, she had never been to the Information Guild nor does she know about their rules.
"If that would be easier for you, I won't mind. But I don't know the rules of the Information Guild as I have never been there before."
"It's simple, we call it the Watchman's Rules. We get to ask each other three questions and we both have to answer them with honesty. But that would simply be unfair to those that have to answer, so we also get a chance to tell a lie for an answer."
"So, in other words, it's all a gamble?"
"Yes. Since it's your first time doing this, I would like to give an example by answering your question earlier. Would that be fine?"
Ingrid nodded her head. Seeing her easily agree with him, Herbert finally eased his tension. However, he still kept up a certain amount of cautiousness as he understands the concept of a Lion using its all to hunt even the smallest of prey.
"Alright, since you have agreed, we just have to swear an oath and then we can exchange information. Follow after me. I, son of Ravenmoon, hereby swear to abide by the Watchman's rules, under Kallador's eyes of truth."
"I, daughter of Rozenblood, hereby swear to abide by the Watchman's rules, under Kallador's eyes of truth."
After the two made the oath, they both felt a connection between them. It was as if their blood was telling them to fulfill their oaths and answer each other as soon as possible, but that was just an illusion that came as a side effect of swearing an oath with their bloodlines.
"Good. Since you have already agreed, I would be answering your question about whether or not I remember the history that has yet to happen. And the answer to those words is..."
After saying those words, Ingrid held her breath. She felt an overwhelming sense of excitement and joy akin to seeing a long-lost comrade.
"No, I don't remember the same things that you do. I do not know of the history that you have experienced nor am I the same as you. I did not return back in time nor do I have any memories of the future's past."
Herbert replied in a theatrical manner. In Ingrid's eyes, it was obvious that Herbert had wasted his one chance to tell a lie, she almost felt sorry for trying to use him as a tool for her revenge. However, she continued to mask her happiness and used their exchange of questions as an opportunity to change her own fate. After nodding her head as if she was satisfied with Herbert's answer, Herbert soon adjusted his position to inch closer.
"Now then, it's my turn to ask a question. What would you like in exchange for that bracelet of yours? To be specific, I want to wield the power that can be unlocked with that treasure, How much do you want in return?"
Ingrid gulped a mouthful of saliva. Finally, Herbert had started to state his demands. She had already simulated making deals with him in her mind moments before she had decided to come into his room. She felt nervous and excited, she never thought that this was how their negotiation would go, nevertheless, she would make sure that it would surely be to her advantage.
"What I want is nothing much. As long as you say yes to the remaining two questions that I will ask later on, I will give this bracelet to you, I will even help you get the treasure."
Herbert nodded his head in agreement but he felt cautious about her answer. He felt that it was a good thing that he had made an effort to make it seem that he had used his only chance to lie when he first answered her question.
"Now it's my turn again. Just as I have answered, this question is answerable by yes or no. My question is, will you help me take over the Rozenblood Dukedom?"
Ingrid felt her heartbeat quicken. She had finally said it, her intentions are now made clear to Herbert. Although he could simply decline her request, Ingrid believed that Herbert's desire for her bracelet was a far greater temptation. Just as she had expected, Herbert once again nodded his head and told her the one word that she wants to hear.
"Yes. If that's what you want, then I can do that for you. We can talk about the specifics of it later."
Herbert felt impressed. He didn't expect her to be able to improvise and come up with something like this on the spot. This time, he still did not use his one chance to lie. Ingrid's request was something that is in line with what he wanted to do in the future so there is no harm in helping her achieve it.
"For my second question, in your other set of memories, do you happen to recall someone who is known as the reincarnation of the Sword Saint?"
Ingrid tilted her head as she was taken by surprise by this question. However, nothing ever seems to come to mind.
"I don't think so. I wasn't interested back then so I did not know much about what was going on around me unless it is something big enough that the servants around the mansion gossip about it."
"I see."
Herbert frowned, this information wasn't clarified in the book. He initially wanted to try and see if there were any unknown information about the protagonist but it seems like he wouldn't get anything out of it either.
"Alright, what's your next request?"
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