Chapter 78 – Preparation – 5
Dragon.
An existence that appears in legends and tales even in this world.
However, no one has ever actually seen it.
There are many dragon-like beings…
There are no real dragons yet.
“Hmm.”
I looked at the huge scales floating in the air.
A scale that spins while floating in the air with a beautiful glow.
Is the power contained in it the real dragon’s power?
All I could feel was that a mighty mana was sleeping, but in other words, that’s about it.
[I don’t know if it’s really dragon scales. It has been kept by the Bahnia and Charinaire clans for a long time, and I guessed so based on the tradition passed down from the two families and the power felt from the scales. We call it the scales of the sea dragon.]
However, one Charinaire duke said.
[The power contained in the scales of the sea dragon is mighty. Using that power, you can make it rain even when there is a drought, and you can create a huge lake by planting it on a huge plot of land.]
Climate manipulation is difficult even for the aristocrats of this world. Even more so, if it is an item that can even create a huge lake, it is worthy of being called a treasure.
If the duke’s words are true, it’s a really great thing.
If you can process this, it’s something that can be used somehow in other ways. I can’t do anything right now, so I’m keeping it.
“Incredible.”
Chloe, who was standing next to her, stared blankly at the scales.
It is no exaggeration to say that the shiny scales are beautiful works of art. And that’s not all.
“It seems that the speed of magic recovery has increased?”
“Well.”
Perhaps because so powerful magic is dormant in the scales, just being around them seems to help restore magic. However, judging from the fact that the magical power itself feels watery, it doesn’t seem to be a big problem for people who are not yet in the level of inherent magical power, but it may feel a little uncomfortable for those who have inherent magical power related to fire or heat.
“How are the preparations?”
“Yes. The banquet should be held by now at the place prepared by the Franz family.”
“Yes.”
Originally, I should have participated.
I, now in my family, have a lot of work to do by myself. Miss Irina and some of the leading nobles from the southern provinces have arrived and will be meeting Princess Amelia and Duke Shanerrier from Barhun.
“They say he will die right after the banquet. He said he couldn’t leave it open any longer. They say there is also a problem with consciousness.”
He nodded at Chloe’s words.
Müller’s work was also finished, and Aidan hyung-nim said he was tidying up. If you look at the situation properly and see the message that he will return, it means that it is time for his father to come back.
“It’s time for us to go to Müller.”
“Yes.”
Tyrus Müller is dead, but his men are now working under Aidan, taking care of his daughter, Triana Müller.
Because of that, it is said that the situation in the territory is being quickly sorted out, so there probably won’t be much time left.
And it came earlier than expected.
* * *
[Oh oh! This! That famous Franz wild ginseng!]
“Franz Sansam?”
Did you have a title like that?
At my words, Chloe whispered quietly next to me.
“It’s called that in other countries.”
Due to the nature of the territory where adventurers are active, it is difficult to find wild ginseng as much as Franz, and most of them were obtained at the beginning, so the quality is not high.
[It’s this size and this quality. Truly great. Even the queen would be delighted. However, the deputy head of the household, Leoric. Is it okay if I hand over these things like this?]
“Haha. Compared to what we received, it’s not that great. In addition, this item is completely mine, so no one can say anything about me giving it to anyone as a gift.”
[As expected, the Franz family.]
I don’t know what it is, but the Duke of Charinaire in the form of a shark is happy? While making a face, he brought his big mouth back and swallowed the canister of wild ginseng.
Seeing that there is no particular luggage, it seems that the Duke of Charinaire is keeping all of his party’s luggage.
“Are you okay anyway? That’s a gift I gave to Princess Amelia, but even if I hand it over to the Duke…”
“Okay. It is said to be a personal thanks, but since I gave the scales as a gift, I should give this item to my grandfather so that I am not uncomfortable.”
When I told Princess Amelia, who was watching, she replied with a bitter smile.
A few days after the Duke arrived, Barheun’s other parties arrived one by one and were preparing to return.
From what I’ve heard, he said he would stop by and go to a few more places as he left.
While watching the group in Franz’s castle, they said their last goodbyes.
But that wild ginseng.
It’s not as good as scales, but it’s still a luxury item that can be delivered to royalty. By presenting the item to the Queen of Baheun, it was for the successor’s position, which was at least slightly endangered.
[That’s fine. No, of course it’s dangerous.]
Said the Duke of Charinaire.
[The competition for the successor of the Bahnia clan is a kind of scoring system.]
“Point system?”
[Call it contribution.]
Around the coming of age ceremony, beginning at around the age of Princess Amelia now, while watching the affairs of the country little by little, the method of scoring contributions to those who are active. Of course, you should basically have some ability, but it’s extremely rare for a royal bloodline to do that. And the scorers are secretly composed of nobles, starting with the queen and the duke.
[It cannot be denied that Princess Amelia’s contribution will be reduced to some extent, but the fact that there is a member of the red blood in the palace itself is also the responsibility of the entire Baheun.]
“Okay.”
I can’t say anything because it’s a foreign country, so I’m going to have a good time.
[So it won’t be cut that much.]
The problem is after that.
One Charinaire duke showed sharp teeth.
[About the red blood, they’re pretty suspicious.]
“Is that so?”
According to Zeke, it is safe to say that there are virtually no red bloods in Franz. Probably means that the people who kidnapped the princess are the ones who mainly work in Barheun. The question is, why did you intend to take him to the West Country?
[You better be careful.]
Does the Duke’s advice really mean that Barheun has something? Now it seems that Franz’s work should be left to his father, and that he should go to Müller and do a thorough investigation. While I was pondering over the words of the Duke of Charinaire, the princess approached me.
“Princess Amelia.”
“The deputy head of the Franz family and the one who received the karma of the sun.”
It’s been a while since I said that.
He listened to the princess with a wry smile.
“We will meet again soon.”
“Haha. I will wait for that day too.”
Yes.
It’s about this kind of greeting.
She replied as she laughed at Princess Amelia’s strange eyes. She’s been quite friendly, so it’s not strange to exchange greetings like this.
“Aww.”
“Ha.”
Irina, who was next to her, gnashed her teeth, and Chloe let out a small sigh.
Why are you doing this?
* * *
“I want to go too!”
Irina’s words were sudden.
She thought she’d be pretty old, though of course she was mostly aristocratic.
“We have to prepare for the coming-of-age ceremony! And ready to go to Müller!”
She paused for a moment as she smiled.
Aside from the preparations for the coming-of-age ceremony, the word that you are coming to Müller really intends to follow.
“About that matter, did you really get permission from the Count?”
“Of course not. Even my father allowed it!”
Really…
I don’t know because it’s hard to check individually.
But seeing her smile makes it hard to say anything else. She just said that she would be welcome.
“By the way, Leo-sama!”
“Yes?”
Irina, who smiled at my words, approached me rather calmly. All the maids and maids around her turned their heads to Irina. While she was looking at only a few of her exclusive maids and Chloe, Irina approached and put her mouth in my ear and whispered.
“It doesn’t matter how many wives and concubines you have, but I have to have the most children. Because she is a true wife!”
What is he saying now…
I looked at Irina, lost for words, and she blushed slightly and smiled, then backed off.
“Then see you next time, Leo-sama!”
Because I really can’t dry it.
She let out a sigh and immediately looked up at the sky as she saw her off.
A blue sky greeted by a bright sun.
Peace finally came to the busy daily life of Princess Amelia’s sudden situation and her coming-of-age ceremony.
“Woo-wook.”
“… Brother-in-law?”
Except when Grace’s sister-in-law, whom we met for a separate meal, suddenly stopped him and began to vomit.
“Young master.”
“Uh, huh?”
Lena appeared right away.
As the head of household, it would be impossible for even Sven or Lena to stop me now, who has authority over almost everything, but my father has one authority that he can’t help either.
It is an authority given to the best veteran in the family when there are signs of pregnancy.
“Please step aside for a moment.”
“Uh, okay.”
I, too, stood up from my seat, unable to hide my bewilderment.
I stood up hesitantly and looked back one last time as I walked out the door.
My eyes met Grace’s older sister, who was covering her mouth and gagging. My sister’s quivering eyes were looking at me.
