Chapter 3 – Family Meeting – 3
“If the story is roughly over, let’s move on to the next one.”
There was a scene where brother-in-law left brother-in-law for a moment and the friendship between brothers grew thicker.
At his father’s words, they turned their gazes at each other.
Was there another story besides my brother-in-law?
Ah, the story of war.
“Aidan is also participating in this war.”
“Your brother too?”
Looking at Aidan hyung, he smiled and nodded his head.
This too was predetermined.
Isn’t it still dangerous? No, it’s not a situation that seems so dangerous when you hear the story.
“Me too, Leoric. I had my first experience on the battlefield when I was about your age. It is very peaceful now, but we must not relax.”
“… Yeah.”
In the generation of my grandfather and father, they said that the war continued. In particular, in the case of my father, he was born in the middle of the war from the time he was born and continued to live in the era of war.
When my father got a little older, it is said that the confusion in the royal family finally subsided and the central forces of each region gradually became peaceful. By the time my older brother was born, I could say that at least peace had come.
An aristocrat of this world, I said that I was a count or a viscount, but the meaning was slightly different. In the first place, I don’t know much about the nobility of the earth.
The power of the nobility with the land is strong. It may be because there are many external dangers, starting with monsters. Especially in a world where individuals have strong power, it might be even more so.
Perhaps because of that, even now, in places far from the royal family, there are still fierce quarrels between nobles. If we succeed in swallowing Müller completely like the plan now, even if there are problems in the future, all we have to do is save face for the royal family. It would be best if there was no cause for problems later on. Or destroy the Müller family. It’s a scary story.
“It was rather late. Dealing with monsters and dealing with people are two different things.”
“Yes. So, I decided to participate in this war as well.”
Mmm.
That’s why Grace’s story came out.
Even an easy war takes time. Because succession issues are sensitive…
“Is your brother in command?”
“No way. It’s just to the extent of watching and learning by my father’s side.”
“Of course, I plan to entrust one unit.”
What is it That wouldn’t be dangerous.
No matter how unlucky you are, there is no reason to get hit by a blind arrow as long as you protect yourself with magic.
“And when I get Müller’s land, I plan to leave the rule to Aidan.”
“Yeah?”
Brother?
Anyway, isn’t it nice to be here?
My gaze turned to my brother.
“It’s one of the successor classes.”
“Mmm.”
Still, if you want to rule this land in the future, wouldn’t it be better to learn from here?
“Of course not forever. He said that ruling the chaotic territory after the war was a good experience.”
“That’s right.”
Well? Wait a minute.
This work is not done alone. If it was a collaboration with the Boring family, there would have to be a price to pay. Müller itself is far from Boring, so direct rule would be difficult.
“Then what do I have to give to the Bohring family? At this rate, it seems like we are eating Müller’s land.”
“Muller’s land is right.”
Müller?
Didn’t I say that it was my older brother who ruled?
“Couldn’t it be division rule?”
That sounds like a pain in the ass.
My father shook his head at my words. And he looked at me silently.
Huh?
Seeing his father’s gaze, he turned to his older brother, who smiled quietly as well.
“The Müller family is eaten by our Franz. Aidan will rule it for the time being, but if things get better and there are no problems, I will put you in charge of Muller.”
“… Yeah?”
I am?
Müller?
Rule?
“Oh, I hate it.”
“You don’t like it?”
“Ahahahaha!”
At my words, my father looked at me with a blank expression.
Aidan hyung laughed out loud.
What? Why?
As an aristocrat, the power is still sufficient. I can play, eat and do everything while doing domestic affairs and raising children, which can be said to be the duty of a second son.
What a happy
To throw it away and go work in another land.
“Oh, that’s annoying.”
Haha. I knew it.”
“No, what will you do if I rebel?”
“Are you saying that in front of me? … Heh.”
My father laughed as if it was absurd.
Well, there is no chance of winning.
Still, I learned that being the second son keeps that possibility in mind, right?
“Because I believe in you.”
“Mmm.”
I was embarrassed by my father’s words.
My father’s eyebrows went up as I scratched his head.
He hated this messy habit, so he quickly lowered his hand.
The father sighed for a moment, then opened his mouth.
“As I said, one of the reasons Borain is helping me this time is about that rule.”
“If that is the reason… Could it be Miss Irina?”
“Well.”
Even if I marry Irina Bohrin, it doesn’t really give Irina any power. Of course, I could be a little help to her parents, but they weren’t a small enough family to need that kind of help in the first place.
… Then please
“… Isn’t it?”
“Do you have any plans to inherit the Müller surname?”
“Haaaaa.”
I can’t wait to make you do something annoying!
* * *
Aidan grinned as he saw Leoric leave the office with his back drooping.
He’s still a fun little brother. He is not greedy for honor or power, which is rare for an aristocrat. … In the case of sexual desire, I heard that she had such an eye towards her maids, but I heard from Sven that she has seen it before, but she has enough patience to put up with it.
It is rare as an aristocrat, and it is rare even if you think of it as a bloodline of the Franz family. Although he is a reliable younger brother to himself, his next heir and eldest son.
“Ha. That child.”
My father looked disheveled after a long time. He restrained himself from laughing at the sight.
“What, isn’t it nice?”
“I wish I was a little more greedy.”
My father’s thick eyebrows twitched.
Aidan isn’t without that idea either, but if she’s a greedy little sister, I wondered if she could trust her this much.
“Looks like he has a lot of interest in women, and I think the next generation of knights will be quite rich.”
“… Yes. I don’t think I paid too much attention to the situation these days. Should I have trained a little earlier?”
It seems that the younger brother likes to play quietly.
Now I’m going to have a hard time because of Müller.
“How are the vassals?”
“Well. Not bad. Rather a good situation. Over time, the power of our family has expanded, but the reaction has narrowed the place.”
“There is no room above this.”
There is no way to take care of all the subordinates. There is no situation, no place.
Rewards are also limited. Not sure if it’s the vassals who are happy with gold, but considering the vassals who want honor or land, it’s not enough.
Rather, this land has grown too fast so far.
Like Aidan and Leoric, it’s time for the descendants of their father’s generation to spread their shoulders. However, there was no place like that in Franz now.
The land is still wide. If it’s a problem
“The warring generations are still correcting it.”
“Are you talking about me?”
Aidan laughed at his father’s words.
“Not yet, yet. I have to learn a little more.”
“Hmm. I think I’ve learned enough.”
Anyway, if there is not enough place to use the overflowing talent, it’s enough to create that place. It was one of the reasons why I had my eyes on Müller.
“Now that Leoric has to move, I’m sure someone has noticed you too, right?”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
The more talents there are, the better, but there are vassals who overlap or have already taken care of themselves for a long time. Of course, seats are limited. Whether it’s good luck or bad luck, I didn’t feel a lack of talent these days.
“His milk brothers weren’t bad either. Quite witty, said Hans.”
“Hans? That should be fine. I need to roll some more. I need to take it with me when I go to Müller.”
I’m dying, kids.
Tsk tsk. Aidan felt sorry for Leo’s milk brothers.
“Are you okay anyway? Isn’t it enough just to bring the Müller family under our Count Franz family?”
There is no need to send someone to rule. It is enough to send a vassal to rule by proxy. With Müller as a reward, the vassals who will work hard overflow and flow.
It wouldn’t be bad for Leo to stay here and take care of domestic affairs.
“The basis for an alliance with the Boring family… You can say that.”
“Are you allied with the Boring family?”
The Bohrings themselves had known each other for a long time. It’s not a good idea to be more friendly than this. Considering the conflict with other families.
At least, that was what Aidan thought.
His father, Avon Franz, who seemed to have noticed Aidan’s thoughts roughly, shook his head quietly.
“The royal family is in a commotion these days.”
“… Mmm.”
Royal household.
Brahms Kingdom. The name of this country.
And why the country was in chaos with the previous rebellion less than half a century ago.
“No way?”
“No, that’s not it. There is no one who inherits the blood of the traitor. But…”
Avon’s expression frowned.
I don’t know why.
Ominous
“William agreed. I intend to increase my allies even a little bit.”
“So you’re Leo?”
“Well. I plan to inherit the blood of a new nobleman by marrying Lady Irina.”
“Not bad against an ally.”
Blood of the new nobility.
Blue blood in the veins. Not bad as new blood.
There are no other nobles nearby to check.
Aidan stroked his chin and thought about his future situation.
