I Maxed Out My Luck Stat

"I see..."

Maximus Aurelius Von Noir muttered almost silently as his second youngest daughter genuflected before his mighty throne.

He had received quite a bit of useful information from Mira, and although the girl’s capabilities weren’t very high, she ended up not disgracing him. The same couldn’t be said about the other Noble Families.

For that alone, he knew he had to give his daughter some kind of reward.

But what could he do?

While pondering on this matter on the side, he thought more about what she had told him about Richard and how it was similar to much of his own earlier assessment.

’The brat is indeed as ruthless as I imagined. I may have even underestimated the level of his brutality and the extent of his decisiveness.’ Maximus rubbed his chin while thinking. ’Back then, I suspected Selica for instigating the actions he wrought on her, but to think he would be this way towards the other Nobles as well. To be fair, they also instigated it, but they were also much weaker than Selica, yet he showed no mercy.’

Such an attitude was one befitting of a true Noble... and it was precisely because of that that Maximus felt drawn to this Richard fellow.

He truly had what it took to be a Noble—as expected of his rival’s son.

’But now that he has made his debut, the Blanc Household’s intention of keeping his capabilities hidden has been destroyed. Or, could it be—?!’ At this point, his eyes widened as he thought about what could have been a deeper motive.

At this point, his purple eyes shone with realization.

"Haha! So that’s how it is..." He chuckled aloud. "They no longer feel the need to hide the brat’s capabilities, is that it? That means the earlier part of their deep scheme has been achieved. But what could that mean for my family?"

Maximus was a natural schemer, so he only needed to think about it for a brief moment before arriving at what he thought to be the most logical conclusion.

’The Rouge Naming Ceremony was the perfect event to display their child’s true capabilities. I’m certain that the Vert and Jaune Families’ learning about the [Basic Summoning] that the kid supposedly awakened was a part of their arrangements. That man, Karl, hasn’t gotten rusty after all these years. He is simply too crafty. He instigated them into scheming against his child, which would naturally include their plan for Noble Representatives to fight in the Friendly Games. That was the perfect stomping ground, and by their heir displaying his raw combat potential, he was able to prove the superiority of the Blanc Family.’

Maximus stared at his daughter for a moment, a tinge of gratitude in his gaze.

’It’s a good thing she surrendered when she did.’

It was also a good thing that Richard had his engagement with the Noir Family to consider, or else things could have taken a very ugly turn.

’But the fact that the brat spared my family any shame and instead targeted the others must show that the Blanc Family isn’t after my Noir Family—at least, not primarily. If it were, the kid would have attacked Mira—who was right next to him—when the fight started. Not only did he leave her for last, but he also allowed her to surrender. I must consider that as some measure of consideration towards my family.’

In the end, it was the engagement Selica had with Richard that spared Mira.

Or, at least the meaning behind it.

’But this situation ended up achieving many things for the Blanc Family. It used the Rouge Family to increase its reputation, and not only did the Richard kid get invited to have dinner with the Head of Household, but his aide was also invited. They met with the inner circle of the Rouge Family, and even I cannot tell what it is that was discussed there.’

All of this made Maximus very certain.

The Blanc Family had a major plan they were planning to enact, and it would shake the other Noble Families to their foundation.

’In that case...’

He stared at Mira and sighed for a brief moment.

’It pains me to admit it, but Karl has gotten the upper hand yet again. The engagement between Selica and Richard is the only thing that loosely makes me my family an ally to the Blanc Household, but just how long will that last? After this endeavor, it’s clear that many more engagement requests will be sent to the Blanc Household. I’m certain that the Jaune girl who got humiliated will certainly be placed as a Reserve since she was humiliated by the kid. That means the Blanc Family will have a lot of options and could actually break off Selica’s engagement.’

Maximus was certain about the matter.

Selica was indeed very powerful, but she was simply too unstable.

Being engaged to her brought about way too many demerits, and if the Blanc Family desired to be more pragmatic, they could choose a more stable person with a High Rank Principal Disposition as the ’Main’ and shift Selica to the ’Reserve’ section.

If that happened, then the Noir Family ran the risk of aggression from the Blanc Family.

The canopy of protection that his family had would disappear.

’Which means...’ Maximus tapped his temple while thinking deeply on this matter. ’I must show some kind of consideration towards them that allows them to keep preferring Selica. If they are dissatisfied with Selica, I could suggest another—no, it has to be Selica. Choosing a better candidate would mean I would have no chance for a counterattack later. I refuse to take this as an absolute defeat. It is only a temporary retreat for now. What I ought to do is...’

He made up his mind at that moment.

"Mira, just like your sister, you will be engaged to Richard and become a Reserve."

"W-what? But father—!"

"I’m not done speaking. I know you did a great job in the Ceremony, which is why I will sponsor you throughout your first year in the Academy. You will be in your Second Year when Richard enters the Academy, and from that moment on, you will gain partial support from both the Blanc Family and me. You will be allied with Richard, which means your benefits will be tied to his. Since he is quite strong and has the disposition of a Noble, there is no doubt that he will achieve great things. If you can do all of these things for me and bring great fortune to our Noir Family in the process, I will let you have what it is you truly desire."

"Y-you mean—!" Mira’s eyes lit up almost immediately.

"Yes... Your freedom. I know you wish to be an Adventurer, free from the politics of Nobility. Once you graduate from the Academy, as long as you are able to achieve the things I wish for you to do at Richard’s side, I will let you go."

"Father..." Mira’s tone was sullen.

Her voice trembled.

She didn’t realize that her father had seen through her inner desires all this time.

It felt both relieving and frightening.

But this—

’This is a good opportunity!’ Mira smiled to herself. ’I don’t care about the world of Nobles. So what if I am a Reserve? If it leads me to my dreams, I will gladly accept it!’

With that thought in mind, she wholeheartedly agreed to her father’s plan.

She, too, would be engaged to Richard!