Chapter 162 – The Day We Leave for Franz
I looked at the condition of the buildings under construction, made sure they were working properly, and blew the heads of those who took bribes.
Bribery, tax evasion or embezzlement. I hate this, but I know it’s impossible to get rid of it. So line. If you don’t cross the line, you won’t touch it, but the merchants who just came from outside didn’t seem to understand that line properly.
“Please! I won’t do it again! Please save me!”
“Do it.”
“Yeah.”
As the professional executioner cut the cords on my orders, the guillotine fell and decapitated the merchant.
While quickly cleaning the bloody execution ground, I looked at the data on the next criminal.
“I will sort it out.”
“Well. Next?”
“Yeah. It’s a smuggler. When I was caught, I tried to bribe, and the guards reported it and I was caught right away.”
There are depictions of people rejoicing at executions in the Middle Ages, but there is no such event in this world. At least in the southern region of Brahms Kingdom.
People like lawyers or people like judges judge. First of all, I know about the laws of the kingdom, but I am still pushed behind by experts.
If there is nothing unusual while reading the data on the progress of the case, the death penalty is executed as it is.
Chaaaaagh!
I looked at the fountain of blood soaring once more.
Actually, I don’t have to attend, but I came to look at the overall business and to make sure there are no problems with this side.
Sometimes even lawyers and judges need to slit their throats.
“Well, good job.”
“Yeah!”
Fortunately, there is no such person this time.
Hearing people who were nervous behind his back breathe a sigh of relief as they left the scene.
This is roughly finished.
* * *
At the entrance, I check the work one last time while watching the load that needs to be moved this time.
“Is that enough?”
“Yeah. Not only me, but the twins too, so it should be fine.”
The twins, Niña and Sasha, also went back to the back alley.
Quite a lot of work must have piled up, so it will be hard to see for a while. However, since two people run the store, one of them said he would help the other whenever he had time.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t go with you.”
“No. I will do my duty.”
He put his hand on Chloe’s cheek next to him.
Chloe narrowly opened her eyes at the touch and carefully felt the touch.
Chloe decided to stay with Müller this time.
“I’ve been wanting to go home for a long time.”
“Fine. Not even children I have already said goodbye to my parents, and I have fulfilled my duty by giving the land that Master Leo gave to the Tristan family.”
Saying that, Chloe smiled.
“If there is filial piety, there will be another opportunity next time.”
“Chance?”
“I plan to go back once the baby is born.”
“Aha.”
Chloe smiled as she placed her hand on her little belly. Apart from her small body, I felt a sense of immorality in her appearance full of maternal love. Her body was small and young, so she seemed to be looking at a minor.
“Then I need to get pregnant quickly.”
“Whoops. I look forward to it.”
He smiled at Chloe’s words. It’s a busy time, so I can’t help it. Even so, having children is important, so I do not use contraception. It feels good if it does, and I can’t help it if it doesn’t.
Unfortunately, I am not pregnant yet.
No one is pregnant yet except for Grace.
I’m busy with work, but at least five times a week.
“I think it’s okay if it’s Irina, but there might be things I don’t know. I will ask for your assistance.”
“Yeah. We will do our best.”
There were several reasons for staying here apart from me this time. First of all, most of the people I trust the most right now are in Aslan. There are a few middle management positions, but only Irina and Chloe remain as top decision makers.
However, since Irina had never seen a job in a real battle, she needed Chloe to remain as an assistant.
“Well, I tried a few things and they worked hard.”
“Yes. I don’t think you really need my help that much.”
“I’m glad.”
I’ve taken care of the urgent things right now, and there’s nothing too big left.
In the first place, since all the important issues were over, what Irina was doing was just in case.
As for urgent matters, the advice of Chloe and her vassals now in Müller would suffice.
And there was one more reason why she stayed here.
“I don’t think they are betraying me, but formality is important in these things. Please take good care of me.”
“Yeah. All right.”
I didn’t say that Violet and their group did anything wrong or made a mistake with me. It’s a secret though, but they have a past where they were red blooded.
It’s a fact known to those close to me, and I don’t think they’ll open their mouths, but it’s true that it takes time to believe it right away.
Chloe’s job is one of them. She’s letting people know that she’s on guard enough.
I had already said something to Violet in the first place.
Especially in a situation where they are away like now, they need someone to watch over them.
“I will do my duty.”
Seeing Chloe, who nodded her head, stood up from her seat.
It is now time to depart.
My belongings were all prepared by the people below me, so I could only move my body comfortably.
So much smaller than expected. However, as they approached the group, which was large enough for an unfamiliar person to see, the knight in charge of this escort approached.
“Lord.”
“Oh, Sir Celine. And Sir Portia.”
“Long time no see.”
These are the knights who shared the reward time in the past.
I watched him kneel down with a serious expression.
“Yes. Who is in charge of this time?”
“Yeah. Responsible for escorting the lord and escorting Sir Alina Earthlane. As I said before about the plan for this escort…”
“Ah, I know. There’s nothing particularly intrusive about it, so I guess that’s it. Then please take care of me.”
I put my hand on Serene and Portia’s shoulders and said as if comforting them.
At my consolation, both of them lowered their heads with thrilled faces.
While seeing off the knights who returned to inspect the party again, this time they decided to welcome the guests.
Alina Earthlane.
When she appeared, everyone turned around.
Drifting grace, charisma that dominates the surroundings. Beauty that seems to have reached the limit of human beings.
She is a woman who cannot help but be deprived of attention. Above all, is the reason why she has become more beautiful lately because she has a crush on her?
I told Irina about my troubles once and squeezed them out several times that day.
I do not know the reason.
“Are you here? All luggage is ready.”
“Well. Please take care of me, Lord Müller.”
“… Hmm. Come to think of it, you still call me Lord Müller. You can just call me Leoric comfortably.”
Alina, who glanced at me slightly at my question, blinked her eyes a few times and nodded her head.
“Let it be, Leoric. So that you can treat me comfortably. How many times have I told you?”
“Well, okay. Then I’ll call you Alina comfortably.”
“… That’s right. Not bad. I wish you well in the future.”
She nodded her head at the sight of her with a small smile on her lips as if it wasn’t really bad.
By her reference, when traveling, she uses a different carriage than hers. Even so, a man and a woman cannot be together in the same carriage. What would she do if she was a waitress?
There will also be menstruation.
And the wagon is huge too. Since it has been remodeled so that accommodations can be taken care of inside, it feels like looking at a camper. It’s that slow, but it’s sturdy, and there’s no reason to go in such a hurry in the first place.
“As for the story, I plan to spend the night in the village before crossing Mount Gulan. It’s a small town, but with a villa, it won’t be too bad.”
“Well. Good night.”
“Then Alina. Come this way.”
When she held out her hand, she saw Alina grabbing it, and she smiled.
She said as she watched her ride in her carriage, escorting her directly to the carriage she had arranged for her.
“Call me if anything happens.”
“Heh. I am also a woman who has traveled and homeless many times. I am not so ignorant as to bother you.”
If she had that kind of experience, she would have more. Because I really hate homelessness. Have you talked about this before?
“If it’s rather inconvenient, can I consult with you?”
But this is also a man’s face.
Haha. But this time, I’m in charge. Please at any time if you need help. Even a conversation partner is good.”
“This. Have I been too mean? Then feel free to talk to me anytime.”
While smiling at each other, they saw off Alina entering the carriage and grabbed Neria, who would ride next to her.
“To take care of it without lacking. Neria.”
“Yes, my lord. Please leave it to me.”
I patted Neria’s shoulder as she bowed deeply, revealing her trust, and I also got into her carriage.
“Shallot. I wish you well.”
“Yeah. Lord! Leave it to me!”
Well, not a long trip.
She nodded at the grinning Charlotte and opened her window.
“Go!”
“Yeah!”
Serene right next to me. A little further away, in the carriage that Alina was riding, was Portia.
The two in that position immediately shouted at my command.
“Depart!”
It is a long time home.
Let’s enjoy the trip happily.
