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While publicly being peaceful and internally taking a massive toll, the coronation ceremony finished safely.
Iraria will unify Orsongrande as new queen, Adol will continue to counsel the ruler as pri minister and Sabnak will be assigned as guard for the castle and Iraria as Royal Knight Order Captain.
In the castle, where the shadow of the prince faction completely vanished, it was decided to appoint new personnel as civil officials and knights by gathering appointed nobles, who dont possess new territories, and the sons and daughters of nobles, who arent estimated to inherit their households.
The aspect, which was different from how it was done up until now, was that all of the personnel would receive training in Fokalore.
Then, please take care of them, Hifumi-sama. (Iraria)
Having finished their journey preparations, the newly recruited nobles were lining up in a row. In their presence Queen Iraria bowed towards Hifumi very naturally.
The nobles were noisily clattering about like ripples on a water surface, but there will likely be no one looking down on Hifumi as rising noble with this, Iraria thought. If soone, possessing unusual vanity, were to co forth to confront Hifumi, the personnel, we gathered at great pains, would be decreased again.
Understood. Since I received it as job, they will get trained properly. (Hifumi)
Hifumi showed a firm nod.
There is an agreent that from now on several of each, civil officials and military officers, will be sent as exchange students as request from the royal capital to Fokalore every year. Of course, Hifumi will be paid proper rewards by the kingdom.
Im sorry, Captain Sabnak, but thank you in advance. (Vaiya)
Yea, please leave the house-sitting to . Its alright for you to slowly savour the life of a newly-wed. (Sabnak)
Close-by, where Iraria and Hifumi have been talking, Vaiya and Sabnak exchanged greetings of departure. He, together with several knights, will accompany Hifumi and the trainees as escort until Fokalore. Together with his fiance, Phyrinion, they are scheduled to head towards the territory of Viscount Amazelo, which is Phyrinions familys ho.
Once I finish my part, next it will be Captain Sabnaks turn, right? Since the person, who will beco your father-in-law, is nearby, will you return ho for so greetings? (Vaiya)
Watching Shibyura quietly drawing close from behind Sabnak, Vaiya smiles.
Dont make fun of . I still havent officially talked with the pri minister. (Sabnak)
Vaiya, who stared in surprise, raised his voice alternately looking at Sabnak and Shibyura.
You surprised there! Is there so kind of problem? (Vaiya)
That is (Sabnak)
Its only Sabnak-sama being a good-for-nothing. Please go et your bride without worries as I will have taken him along for greetings, even if I have to hit him, until Vaiya-sama returns. (Shibyura)
Shibyura, seizing Sabnaks arm with the slender fingers of her right hand, is clearly digging her nails into Sabnaks upper arm.
As this person saved by literally risking her own life, I intend to talk it over carefully. (Sabnak)
In contrast to Shibyura, who has a rough nasal breathing full of fighting spirit, Sabnak was crestfallen and had dropped his shoulders.
That is a problem.
Between the maids a rumour has taken shape, which states that as result of Shibyura defeating two knights during the coronation ceremonys rebellion, she saved Sabnak.
Those two had a good relationship since the coronation ceremony, but in contrast to Shibyura, who treats others with sterny* stout-heartedness, Sabnak, who often listens to the opinions of others with a gentle personality, is apparently seen as being totally dominated. (T/N: * or kibi kibi, I think this cos from kibishii which ans strict/harsh/stern etc. This is a bit cutely way to express an adjective like fua fua which ans fluffy. So I will add an -y at the adjectives end to express it. ^^)
At least go to do formal greetings once you get so confidence after having acquired slight achievents as captain. (Vaiya)
Sabnak saw Vaiya off laughing feebly.
Different from before at the main gate of the capital, where it has turned into a cheerful departure, heavy air drifts about in the office of Knight Captain Lotomago.
Two people, Lotomago, whos the owner of the room, and Adol are in here.
Then, theres no doubt that you will retire after today? (Adol)
Yea, with the serious affairs, that happened in the castle, far from being helpful, I ended up being caught by the enemy. I have no position as military officer anymore. I have received permission by Her Majesty the Queen yesterday. (Lotomago)
While sorting the docunts remaining on the desk, Lotomago calmly answered the pri ministers question.
However, at that ti even Her Majesty the Queen as well as the Royal Knight Order Captain suffered from enemy attacks. I think theres no necessity for Lotomago-dono to retire or anything like that though (Adol)
Lotomago slowly shakes his head towards the pri minister, who tries to detain him. His face shows no grief or bitterness. He has a calm and gentle expression.
Even though Captain Sabnak was saved by Earl Tohno and pri ministers ojou-san, he personally acted towards escaping the danger. As for Her Majesty the Queen, she was betrayed by the guards attached to her. In comparison, I, who wasnt able to offer any kind of resistance, couldnt do anything more than passing the ti by sitting and waiting (Lotomago)
Temporarily pausing his words there, Lotomago leaned his body against the back of the chair.
No, thats no more than re pretence. A military officer, who wasnt able to fight because of his old age, should leave. Thats all there is to it. Theres no aning in lining up reasons, that seem like excuses, either. (Lotomago)
It seems that youve made your decision. (Adol)
Its just a story about running away. It isnt anything as noble as a decision. Besides, I discovered a successor, whom I was able to smoothly burden with the work. (Lotomago)
Due to Lotomago smiling, even Adol was lured into laughing.
With a sudden knock on the door, a single knight ca entering.
Excuse . I was told you called for , but this is, were you talking with His Excellency the Pri Minister? Im very sorry. (Midas)
It was Midas, who entered the room.
No, its alright since I called you here. (Lotomago)
Urged by Lotomago, Midas stands in front of Lotomago.
Midas, how old were your children again? (Lotomago)
Ha? 10 and 7 years old, but Did sothing happen? (Midas)
Midas, who was confused being abruptly asked about his family, pulled himself together and replied honestly.
I see, the pri ti of being mischievous. Although you rejected it once, wont you move to the mansion, which is close to the royal palace? For only 3 people the care-taking will be easy as well, if you employ a maid. Accordingly it will likely beco more comfortable for your wife, too. Because it is easy to get lessons close to the royal palace, even for educating children, it will probably be convenient one way or the other. (Lotomago)
No, the size of that mansion is for us too spacious after all I will feel awkward to receive food made by soone else since I like the ho cooking of my wife. (Midas)
He is a stubborn fellow, Lotomago smiles. Adol, who listened as well, showed a smile.
However, if soone, who is the Knight Captain, commutes from too far away, it will likely take ti to deal with it once sothing happens. (Lotomago)
? Im the vice-captain. Because theres also a place in the castle, which is on standby in case of an ergency (Midas)
Thats what we will talk about now. You will beco the captain. The notice of personnel change has already been accepted by Her Majesty the Queen as well. (Lotomago)
Looking at the paper, handed over to him, Midas has been surprised as if his eyeballs are popping out.
Th-This is But, for , who hails from a poor Viscount family, this sort of position is (Midas)
Idiot! (Lotomago)
Due to Midas being perplexed, Lotomago shouted in a thundering voice with a strict expression.
Are you believing that you can save anyone by using your pedigree? Did that Earl Tohno obtained his victories by showing off his position as Earl? Is it only that much you, who watched him from close-by, gained from that person? (Lotomago)
Due to Lotomagos powerful tone, he usually doesnt use, Midas was only surprised at the beginning, but at the ti he properly grasped the things said, he was able to calm down and bow.
Im very sorry. Im not very good at swordsmanship, but I have the experience of having seen many people by blending in amongst the populace. In that aspect alone I have confidence that I wont fall behind or even lose to that Earl Tohno. (Midas)
Very well. (Lotomago)
Lotomago returned his smile to the sa one as before.
Then, go back ho holding that notice of personnel change at once and explain it in front of your family. Isnt it necessary to have a talk with your wife first, also to prepare the moving? I have already called for people to tidy and polish up the mansion. A maid for around 3 people has been arranged as well. (Lotomago)
You have my deepest thanks for your considerations. (Midas)
In the eyes of Midas, who bowed once again, a few tears shone.
What? If I consider the size of the things that will weight on your shoulders from now, this is the least I can do at the end. I will vacate this place tomorrow. Also, I will rely on you. (Lotomago)
Ha! Please put your trust in ! (Midas)
Eventually the disturbances, which caused many victims to appear, primarily thanks to Hifumi, ca to a temporary end.
Orsongrande and Horant established a firm bond using the territorial administration skills and combat engineering of Fokalore as materials for bridge building.
On the contrary, Vichy received a strong protest regarding the manoeuvring within the castle by the envoy and his attendants from Orsongrande. In the end, the cessation of hostilities took a shape close to a total capitulation of Vichys side.
Even concerning the independent Pyulsan, by using the thod of forming a relationship of sending personnel for studying towards Fokalore, in order to successfully establish a pipe, which is stronger than Vichys, Vichy beca unable to make a careless move on them. As a result Vichy recognized the independence due to them being an enemy they had no way to crush.
There were no countries, which perished, and the number of countries increased. Once they noticed, Orsongrandes realm had expanded and they beca a power, whose right to speak couldnt be overlooked anymore as was custom in the past.
Although it was the common understanding of all nation that this was due to Hifumi backing them, Hifumi has a stance of not making any speeches or showing his face in the public field of diplomacy. Adhering to what they heard about his nonchalant attitude, the nations have beco cautious in contacting him, which also includes Orsongrande, the nation he belongs to.
Instead, the appeal of his territory and not the person himself has increased.
Many people, who are engaged in territorial administration, guards, knights and people, leading territorial soldiers are coming to visit Fokalore. Because they stay with public funds and study there, the territorys population is following the path of increase and the amount of money spent in the territory rises as well.
Theres also the influence of the war damages. Manpower from around the world cos gathering. Unnoticed, the population of the territory of Fokalore has beco several tis that when Hifumi was inaugurated as feudal lord first. Reaching the point that even cities like Arosel, being in the sa territory, are gathering people, the developed cities, because of governors dispatched by Fokalore, rapidly put their appearance and institutions in order.
It might be only a natural outco that the city turned into a festival rrymaking at the ti the feudal lord ca back to the city of Fokalore, which achieved a prosperity above the current capital.
Let us through~ !! (Alyssa)
Leading at the front, Alyssa shouts and the soldiers desperately pry open a path.
In the back of Hifumi, who is advancing on horse, there is Vaiyas group of knights and civil officials and continuing behind them the trainees, who were just freshly recruited.
The population unanimously clamoured and welcod Hifumi, who was seen to advance while being accompanied by many people, ho.
In order to reply to them, once Hifumi raised his left hand and lightly waved, high-pitched shouts of joy were raised.
Its good that Origa-san isnt here. (Alyssa)
The soldiers nodded due to Alyssas murmur.
Hifumi and Vaiya head towards the lords mansion as is and Alyssa guides the remaining people, who ca to study, towards the lodgings, which are being rapidly erected in Fokalore.
Welco ho, Lord-sama.
At the mont they entered the mansion, the 5 civil official slaves greeted them with a bow.
Stepping forward, Caim stands in front of Hifumi.
There havent been any problem on the whole. Let express our pleasure for you returning ho safely. (Caim)
Since he had a serious look that didnt sha his nickna of arrogance, Hifumi wasnt particularly happy either, but as it had been a while since he last heard his indifferent voice, he actually experienced a feeling of having co ho.
As he casually looked around, he caught sight of Miyukare looking around restlessly without being able to calm down.
What are you looking for, Miyukare? (Hifumi)
L-Lord-sama, hasnt the Military Director travelled together with you? (Miyukare)
She is guiding the trainees from the capital towards the lodgings. (Hifumi)
Thank you very much! (Miyukare)
Bowing in a hurry, Miyukare darted away.
As he is astonished by this spectacle, Phyrinion cos down from the upper floor and bows towards Hifumi.
I heard about your return. With this the burden on my shoulders will be lowered as well. (Phyrinion)
With her seeming to have only a bit fatigue left, her eye colour can be seen to have beco slightly cloudy, too.
Thanks for your work. Since its alright now, its fine to take Vaiya along. (Hifumi)
Phyrinion, who smiled sweetly due to Hifumis words, showed a beauty appropriate for her age.
Thank you very much. Well, then lets go. (Phyrinion)
Having his arm seized by Phyrinion, Vaiya gave his greeting to Hifumi in a hurry and, taking Krinola along, the two of them headed towards Phyrinions lodging place.
Then, we want the privilege of reporting concerning the events during your campaign. (Caim)
Before that I want you to listen for just a minute. (Hifumi)
Holding back the civil official slaves around Caim, who started to take out docunts each gathered as report, Hifumi turned towards Caim.
For example, will there be any problem, if you guys nominate soone to whom I can entrust the territory for a while again? (Hifumi)
Caim closed his eyes for rely a few seconds regarding that question and opened them then again.
Its probably difficult. Even without the the issues of ability, the territorial administration brings status with it. If its Lord-sama and his family, or possibly a noble dispatched by the capital, there wont be a problem, but I dont believe the system will function well, assuming so commoner or slave takes the post. (Caim)
I see. How troubleso. (Hifumi)
Its difficult to summon soone from the capital again. I dont know what kind of person will co.
However, naturally I have no family in this world.
Family family, huh? (Hifumi)
Grumbling up to here, the faces of his family in his forr world didnt appear in Hifumis mind.
And he didnt feel anything about that not being the case either.
He also doesnt think that theres still so way to go before he wants to return to the world over there.
Thats right. For example, there would likely be no problems to temporarily entrust it to your wife, if you were to get married. (Caim)
St (Doelgar)
Due to Caims suggestion, Doelgar tried to stop the flow of the conversation in a panic, but it was too late.
The topic of Hifumis marriage partner has flowed to the female staff mber, who was pricking up her ears nearby and has been spread in a twinkling of an eye.
It didnt even take 3 hours until the rumour Hifumi is looking for a spouse spreads from the staff mbers to the soldiers and from the soldiers to Alyssas ears.
This might turn into a disaster (Alyssa)
For Alyssa, if you ask her whether she sees the person called Hifumi as a man, she wont be able to answer clearly.
I like him, but as result of having seen the fanatic called Origa from nearby, honestly speaking, it has cooled down in so respects. As for it becoming a competition, it will end by being stabbed before its about whether I can win or not, Alyssa is assessing.
However, for a spouse looking at it as third party, he is a rising noble with popularity regardless of inside or outside the country. But, for Hifumi, who isnt soone lining up huge achievents, it is easy to imagine that he will beco the most popular partner, not just for nobles, but also for commoners, who will aim for the position of concubine.
If Origa-san ca back now, it would turn into a major disaster (Alyssa)
I dont believe that that Hifumi is actively looking for a marriage partner, but concerning Origa, even only the rumour will doubtlessly give her a plenty excessive stimulus.
Issuing instructions to restrain the diffusion of the rumour in a hurry, Alyssa ordered to pass a ssage to the gatekeeper to notify her first, once Origa returned.
Origa-san, I want to et with you soon, but only for now, dont co back, okay? (Alyssa)
With feelings similar to a prayer, Alyssa rushed towards the lords mansion.
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