Chapter 1581 – 1581. The Plum Blossom Swordsman Reincarnated Into A Baron’S Family
A maid with silver-blue hair walked ahead of me, guiding the way. Her pace was neither too fast nor too slow, her stride even. Her back was ramrod straight, and her silver hair swayed calmly. Yuria possessed a grace that made it hard to believe she was a maid.
“You don’t need to do maid’s work. You’re not a maid anymore.”
Yuria was no longer a maid. She was my fiancée. All the retainers had agreed, and after everything was settled, we would hold a wedding ceremony, and she would officially become the mistress of the Prucus family.
“Yes, I know. But I will forever be my master’s maid. As a maid, and as a wife, I wish to serve you forever, my master.”
It was a pleasant thing to hear. I quickened my pace and stood beside Yuria. She turned her head to look at me, smiling softly. I moved my hand and grasped her waist.
“The maid’s uniform suits you well.”
“Thank you.”
“But I think the retainers might have something to say about it.”
“I hold their leashes. They wouldn’t dare to say anything. And… if you wish it, my master, I can dispose of them at any time.”
“It’s fine for now. Most of them are displeasing, but if I get rid of them now, it’ll disrupt the management of the territory.”
The Prucus barony was a large territory. If I dealt with the retainers now, there would be a gap in administrative duties. And it was obvious that Yuria would bear the burden.
‘It doesn’t seem like there are any who are openly rebelling against me right now… I can leave them be for the time being.’
When the time comes, I plan to fill the retainer positions with those who will swear absolute loyalty to me.
“How is the search for Leosio and the Demon King going?”
“Leosio is still being pursued by Priscilla and Sharnel. Unfortunately, it seems they haven’t found any clues. As for the Demon King, there’s no information at all. We’re continuing to investigate the labyrinth city of Lavite, but… there’s no progress.”
“He might be hiding deep within the labyrinth.”
“Yes. That’s highly likely. I believe it would be more certain if I went to check myself.”
Grand Aura Master, Grand Arch Mage.
If she, who possessed the strongest martial power on the continent, went herself, she could conquer any labyrinth in an instant. If I sent her to the labyrinth, she would bring results within a week.
However.
‘…What that guy said is bothering me. He said Yuria was killed by the Demon King.’
The image of Yuria in the coffin flickered in my mind. I knew it was fake, but it kept coming back, making me feel uneasy and unpleasant.
‘It could just be a lie that the necromancer spouted. Still, I should check it out. If the Shadow Chain Glaive is really in that labyrinth, it would be a great help to Yuria.’
I wouldn’t send Yuria alone.
“Yuria, how many months will it take until the war is completely settled and I receive the title of Duke?”
“First, we’ll have to decide who will take the vacant throne. Assuming Princess Eileen agrees, it will take at least one month.”
“After that, we’ll have our wedding. I’m looking forward to it.”
“…Yes.”
Yuria’s cheeks flushed peach as she nodded. Her shy smile made me feel good too.
“We need to finish off the Demon King, who is the biggest variable. Yuria, prepare to leave for the labyrinth city of Lavite. Will it take long?”
I wasn’t particularly worried about other matters besides the Demon King, such as Princess Eileen or Leosio.
Princess Eileen had lost politically. There wasn’t much she could do. At best, she would have to make a humiliating deal with me. That’s why Princess Eileen was waiting for me in the reception room right now.
Leosio? He was a guy whose whereabouts were unknown. And even if he was an Ancient Dragon, he was no match for Yuria. If they fought, she would win 100%.
“If you wish, we can depart right now. The AM Unit and the Golden Rose Knights are ready.”
The AM Unit was a special operations unit made up of combat maids.
The Golden Rose Knights were a knight order made up of female knights who were loyal to me. In terms of pure martial power, the Golden Rose Knights were far superior.
“Let’s go with the AM Unit. The Golden Rose Knights, who worked hard in the war, deserve a rest.”
“Understood.”
We arrived in front of the reception room. I grabbed Yuria’s hand as she reached for the doorknob, stopping her. Yuria turned her head, her eyes filled with curiosity. With my other hand, I cupped her soft cheek and kissed her lips.
Her eyes widened for a moment at the sudden kiss. But soon, she closed her eyes and focused on the kiss. I tasted her soft lips and sweet saliva for over five minutes.
“Haa.”
She let out a sigh. A hot, sticky sigh filled with passion. She looked at me intently, her eyes filled with desire.
“You make my body heat up like this again… it’s troubling, my master.”
It was indeed troubling, since Princess Eileen was waiting in the reception room right in front of us. But given Princess Eileen’s position, she had no choice but to keep waiting for me. The power dynamic was clear.
“Is it really troubling?”
“Of course not. If you wish it, my master… I can do anything.”
She said seriously, her eyes sparkling. I chuckled and put my arm around her shoulder as we entered the reception room.
Princess Eileen, who had been sitting on the sofa, jumped up from her seat. Her shining blonde hair and sapphire-like eyes. The heroine of the original story was so beautiful she was dazzling. She also had the aura of a dignified princess.
“It’s been a while, Baron Prucus.”
“It’s been a while, Your Highness.”
Beside Princess Eileen stood a black-haired maid, standing rigidly. Her name was Aridna, I believe. With her mysterious gray eyes, she was a high-level Aura Expert assassin.
‘…She’s gotten stronger while I wasn’t looking. Not a Master… but she’s reached the highest level.’
It was impressive.
Not in terms of skill, but in terms of loyalty. A high-level Aura Expert was more than qualified to become a noble.
‘But in terms of loyalty, Yuria is superior.’
I sat on the sofa opposite Princess Eileen with Yuria. I pulled Yuria into my arms. Yuria didn’t resist and snuggled into my embrace.
It was rude. It wasn’t the attitude to show in front of a princess. But Princess Eileen couldn’t argue. She was still standing as she spoke to Yuria.
“Princess Helbrit… or should I call you that?”
“Your Highness, the Helbrit family no longer exists. Nor am I a princess. Please call me Yuria.”
“I understand.”
Princess Eileen took her eyes off Yuria. It seemed she had decided that she didn’t need to pay attention to Yuria politically, as long as she didn’t use the name of Helbrit. It was a fortunate thing for her. Although the Helbrit Dukedom had fallen, its influence still remained in the kingdom.
“Baron Prucus. May I sit down?”
“Ah, I was being impolite. Yes, please sit.”
Princess Eileen sat on the sofa.
My hand moved unconsciously. I had grasped Yuria’s chest in my arms. There was clothing between our skin, but I could feel the ultimate sensation that couldn’t be hidden.
‘The maids in the mansion are used to my teasing… but it’s different for Princess Eileen.’
A rudeness that wouldn’t be strange if it was a provocation. I looked at Princess Eileen and continued to fondle Yuria’s chest. Yuria’s breathing grew slightly faster.
Princess Eileen spoke matter-of-factly without any reaction.
“I came to see Baron Prucus to discuss the future of the kingdom.”
I took my hand off Yuria’s chest. Yuria looked at me with a gaze that seemed to express her disappointment. But it couldn’t be helped. At this rate, I might really pounce on Yuria.
“Your Highness. The Rapelli Kingdom has won the Great War. It has become the strongest nation on the continent. The history of the continent will revolve around the Rapelli Kingdom.”
“My brother, Prince Aiden, does not have the ability to lead that glorious future. I guarantee it. If he takes the throne, the kingdom will decline within ten years.”
“There are capable vassals around Prince Aiden. I am also one of them. Your Highness, do you not trust me and the other vassals?”
“…That’s not it. However, please understand that Prince Aiden is not fit to be king. If he doesn’t like someone, he will replace his vassals according to his own taste.”
Princess Eileen looked straight at me. It was as if she was saying that I was no exception.
It was different from what I thought. Prince Aiden was a perfect puppet. He knew the power I possessed, and he was afraid of me.
“It seems we have different opinions.”
“Baron Prucus. I know you dislike formalities. So I will be direct.”
Princess Eileen straightened her posture.
I narrowed my eyes and watched her. I could feel the dignity of a queen from her. She was incomparable to the pathetic Prince Aiden. The throne suited her well.
“Please support me.”
I stroked Yuria’s head, who was still in my arms, and asked.
“Prince Aiden has agreed to do anything for me. What can you give me?”
“I will give you the position of Duke. If you wish for independence, I will help you.”
The Prucus Duchy.
It was nothing special.
Why bother establishing a nation? What I wanted wasn’t the position of king. It was the position to control from behind the nation.
Princess Eileen also mentioned other benefits she could give me. Desired territories, unlimited trading rights, and so on, things that would make ordinary lords drool. But that was only for ordinary lords.
As I listened with a listless expression, Princess Eileen stopped talking.
“It seems you don’t like my proposal. What do you want from me?”
“Prince Aiden barked like a dog.”
“……”
“Your Highness should do at least that much to be on the same level as the prince.”
“Woof woof.”
She imitated a dog’s bark without hesitation. It seemed that this much was not a humiliation for her.
“Dogs don’t wear clothes.”
“……”
The atmosphere instantly turned cold.
Princess Eileen couldn’t completely abandon her pride. If she had abandoned everything and submitted to me, I would have chosen Princess Eileen instead of Prince Aiden.
I felt a murderous intent for a moment. It wasn’t from Princess Eileen. It was from the maid beside her, who couldn’t hide her emotions and revealed her murderous intent.
Yuria, who had been leaning on me, straightened her posture.
“Ugh….”
The murderous intent disappeared at the same time the maid staggered. It wasn’t difficult to guess what had happened. Yuria had probably sent murderous intent towards the maid.
“Enough. Baron Prucus, please forgive my maid’s rudeness.”
“I will forgive her. Everyone is bound to make a mistake at least once.”
The princess’s maid was a beauty who would look good in a maid’s uniform. It was easy to forgive her.
“Your Highness. I will make a proposal. Give me your maid. I will place a crown on your head.”
