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Ars Louvent, a reincarnated Japanese salaryman, became heir to House Louvent, governing the valley town of Lamberg. His memories of his past life remained intact, and he possessed the unique Appraisal skill. This ability allowed him to assess individuals' current abilities, latent talents, suitability for roles, and ambition levels, though it could not be used on himself. External observers noted his exceptional leadership evaluation and political acumen, while he possessed no notable talent in magic or combat.
Raised in Lamberg by his father, Lord Raven Louvent, and mother, Sofia Louvent, Ars developed a strong attachment to his family's territory and its people, shaped by his father's strict yet compassionate governance. Raven arranged Ars's engagement to Lysia Plaid, daughter of another noble family, to secure political ties. Ars initially distrusted Lysia due to her high Ambition stat, associating it with potential betrayal, but they gradually developed genuine affection and later married.
Raven's death from illness when Ars was ten forced Ars into premature leadership of House Louvent. This occurred amidst growing political instability in the Summerforth Empire, marked by noble corruption, social inequality, and a looming succession crisis following the Duke of Missian's assassination. Anticipating civil war, Ars employed his Appraisal skill to recruit individuals with exceptional talents, prioritizing ability over social status, race, or background. Key retainers recruited included:
* **Reitz Muses**: An orphan from the persecuted Marca race, found starving. Reitz possessed high combat prowess and loyalty, eventually becoming army commander despite initial discrimination.
* **Charlotte Reis**: Rescued from slave traders. She exhibited extraordinary magical aptitude, leading Lamberg's mage unit and viewing Ars as a younger brother.
* **Rosell Kischa**: A local child recruited for his strategic intellect, later serving as a primary tactician.
* **Mireilla Grangeon**: A former noble turned strategist with exceptional wisdom and leadership stats. Her brother, Thomas Grangeon, initially served an enemy faction but later joined Ars.
Ars's early leadership faced tests. Witnessing his father execute a criminal to demonstrate wartime realities caused Ars severe trauma, including stress-induced vomiting. Another instance saw Raven deny Ars battlefield command due to perceived immaturity, leading Ars to collapse in distress during rain. These events hardened his resolve to protect his territory and people.
As Lamberg's forces grew, Ars leveraged his retainers' talents to support Couran Saremakia in the Missian succession war against Couran's brother, Vasmarque. Success elevated Ars to Lord of Canarre, expanding his influence. His meritocratic approach—embracing defectors like the mage Selena Bandol and the mercenary leader Clamant Maitrow III—drew scrutiny from other nobles wary of his rising power.
Ars's marriage to Lysia solidified into a partnership where she advised on diplomacy and governance. His relationships with retainers often involved direct interventions: providing food to Reitz, freeing Charlotte from slavery, and offering Rosell education. These actions fostered intense loyalty, enabling collective navigation of political tensions and military conflicts.
Raised in Lamberg by his father, Lord Raven Louvent, and mother, Sofia Louvent, Ars developed a strong attachment to his family's territory and its people, shaped by his father's strict yet compassionate governance. Raven arranged Ars's engagement to Lysia Plaid, daughter of another noble family, to secure political ties. Ars initially distrusted Lysia due to her high Ambition stat, associating it with potential betrayal, but they gradually developed genuine affection and later married.
Raven's death from illness when Ars was ten forced Ars into premature leadership of House Louvent. This occurred amidst growing political instability in the Summerforth Empire, marked by noble corruption, social inequality, and a looming succession crisis following the Duke of Missian's assassination. Anticipating civil war, Ars employed his Appraisal skill to recruit individuals with exceptional talents, prioritizing ability over social status, race, or background. Key retainers recruited included:
* **Reitz Muses**: An orphan from the persecuted Marca race, found starving. Reitz possessed high combat prowess and loyalty, eventually becoming army commander despite initial discrimination.
* **Charlotte Reis**: Rescued from slave traders. She exhibited extraordinary magical aptitude, leading Lamberg's mage unit and viewing Ars as a younger brother.
* **Rosell Kischa**: A local child recruited for his strategic intellect, later serving as a primary tactician.
* **Mireilla Grangeon**: A former noble turned strategist with exceptional wisdom and leadership stats. Her brother, Thomas Grangeon, initially served an enemy faction but later joined Ars.
Ars's early leadership faced tests. Witnessing his father execute a criminal to demonstrate wartime realities caused Ars severe trauma, including stress-induced vomiting. Another instance saw Raven deny Ars battlefield command due to perceived immaturity, leading Ars to collapse in distress during rain. These events hardened his resolve to protect his territory and people.
As Lamberg's forces grew, Ars leveraged his retainers' talents to support Couran Saremakia in the Missian succession war against Couran's brother, Vasmarque. Success elevated Ars to Lord of Canarre, expanding his influence. His meritocratic approach—embracing defectors like the mage Selena Bandol and the mercenary leader Clamant Maitrow III—drew scrutiny from other nobles wary of his rising power.
Ars's marriage to Lysia solidified into a partnership where she advised on diplomacy and governance. His relationships with retainers often involved direct interventions: providing food to Reitz, freeing Charlotte from slavery, and offering Rosell education. These actions fostered intense loyalty, enabling collective navigation of political tensions and military conflicts.