147 – Arcius – 12
The story with Katrell was settled surprisingly quickly.
Because they both wanted something, and there wasn’t really anything to fight about in the process.
Of course, there were differences of opinion along the way, but it was able to be concluded through an amicable agreement.
“Then let’s organize it.”
I nodded at Katrell’s words.
“The only way to inherit the Philasia family is at least after graduating from the academy. After everything has been sorted out. When all rumors quiet down. Am I right?”
“Yes, mother’s return. “There is no benefit in adding rumors to the current tumultuous situation.”
Catrel glanced at me and took out a cigarette from her arms.
“I’m sure it won’t bloom.”
“It’s not blooming.”
That’s good.
Katrell said and lit her candle.
Gray smoke rises into the blue sky. The red-hot flames ate away at the tobacco.
“Whoa….”
Catrel took a deep drag on her cigarette, lowered it, and opened her mouth.
“I told you to inherit the family, but if you actually want to inherit, you will have to stay for five years.”
“Two years to graduate from the academy and become an adult. “Is it three years to learn the family business?”
“Yes, by then we will be able to cover up all the petty rumors.”
Yes. If you think about it, it really doesn’t make sense.
The Duke of Philasia is not a baron whose only name remains in the countryside.
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If you could just pass it on if you wanted to, it would mean that you did not have power.
With power comes responsibility. Therefore, the head of a family must shoulder responsibilities equal to the power of the family.
Even more so, one of the most prestigious families in the empire. He did not think that he would receive the headship of Philasia right away.
Nevertheless, the reason it was a bit tense was because of Katrell’s temperament.
Even though I knew it couldn’t be done, I had a feeling that maybe he could do it. It really seems like he will hand over all the trivial things and hand over the position of head of the family to me.
No, maybe it is possible. It wouldn’t be strange at all if he handed over the position of head of the family immediately and went on a trip with Arwen.
“Do you plan to stay in the family for five years?”
“I didn’t say I would leave even after five years.”
“Thinking of leaving with my mother…. Wasn’t it?”
“Why should I do that?”
I tilted my head as I looked at Katrell, who was looking at me as if I was wondering what he was talking about.
I thought you two would build a mansion in the countryside and live well?
“Working as a duke is a comfortable place. It’s easy to live because the capital is close, and it’s easy to intervene if circumstances arise. “If you want to move, you can use teleportation.”
“Well, don’t you usually think about spending time alone?”
“The countryside is uncomfortable. No matter how much you build a mansion and find people to use it, an inconvenience is an inconvenience. “You can’t just use teleportation.”
… It seems that Katrell doesn’t have the same romance as living in the countryside.
“Well, if Arwen wants, she is willing to do so, but she seems to want to see you more than to stay in her country.”
“You mean me?”
“Yes, I don’t know why you would want to look at someone as clever as you.”
When I heard that, I clicked my tongue in bewilderment.
“Do you know what I always hear in social circles?”
“What is it?”
“He is tall like his father.”
“What kind of guy said that? Do you remember your appearance or family name?”
I am sincere. I am truly angry.
If he says even one of the things he said, it looks like his family will be found and dealt with.
“I don’t remember very well.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, why would I lie about something like this?”
So I shrugged his shoulders and brushed it off.
Katrel glared at me with one of his sly eyes and turned his head.
“You clever bastard.”
“Who do you resemble to be like this?”
I muttered softly to myself and took a step forward.
If Arwen hadn’t opposed it, it would have happened a long time ago… ! I heard a voice saying, but I ignored it.
“Deron.”
But this cannot be ignored.
Katrel’s voice, which stops me in my tracks, is filled with mana.
Is that all?
Before I know it, his fog is blocking my path. I can feel a cool energy in his fog. As if it was going to wriggle and move at any moment.
It cannot be approached. This is not something that even I can handle as a simple auror.
For the first time in a while, my hands started sweating. I tightened my grip and slowly turned his head.
“What’s going on?”
“Once you decide to take responsibility, you have to take responsibility until the end. “You probably know.”
“Of course.”
“Even if it’s not one thing.”
“… ….”
His hand holding the sword trembles slightly. I wondered what the meaning of those words was.
I know that what he said was not just about my relationship with Aksi. So how much does he know?
How much do you know to be able to say something like that?
After thinking and pondering, I looked at Katrell’s face.
His eyes were clear. If he answered incorrectly, he seemed ready to lose his energy at any moment, but at least his face didn’t look that way.
Rather, it seems like he is expecting an answer from me.
I slowly raised my aura.
Gooooo.
Blue mana forms on the sword.
‘Low class.’
My heart was racing. The mana that was flowing through my whole body bursts out in a roar.
The blue mana on the sword changed its shape and created a purple aura.
‘Intermediate.’
His hand holding the sword slightly twisted. At the same time, he pulls out the magical energy stored in his heart.
The pure purple aura is mixed with magical energy. As he let out a strange crying sound, the violent nature within the Auror melted.
‘Advanced.’
And.
I looked down at the wooden sword hanging down. It will probably be destroyed just by showing it.
But that is enough.
He raised his sword towards the sky. My hands go numb just by taking the pose. Once to clear up the monster wave a little while ago. Once to cut Arwen’s wound.
It was shown twice in total, but showing it in its entirety like this is a different story.
This is probably the first light that appears since the fight with Agnes.
There is nothing better than this to show my resolve for responsibility.
I slowly caught my breath and gathered my energy.
In the dark fog, the Geomgang River blooms brilliantly. Hold it in your hand and swing it once.
The fog parted.
At the same time.
Byak!
The wooden sword in my hand was also broken.
“… ….”
I looked down at the completely shattered wooden sword and let go.
And then he asked.
“Is this enough?”
Katrel nodded his head with a relieved expression even though his technique was destroyed.
**
“We don’t plan on leaving yet.”
Aksi and I widened our eyes at Katrell’s sudden declaration.
“What kind of point is that?” . “What do you mean?”
“I think I just said something strange.”
“It’s my mood.”
Lately, I’ve been surprised once or twice. Harsh words came out without my knowledge.
Katrell glared at me once and opened his mouth.
“By now, news of my arrival at the Winter Castle must have reached the capital.”
“How did they do that…?” ?”
“Because I said I would know.”
I looked at Katrell to see what this meant.
I’m not someone who has any reason to tell everyone that I’m just at the winter castle.
“To be exact, a chronic illness that he had had for a long time got worse, so he went to the cool winter castle to recuperate. That’s how it will be known.”
“It wouldn’t be a good place to recuperate in the winter.”
“You were here once before, so that’s a good excuse.”
So, are you trying to make my weak body hereditary?
And since he himself suffers from such a chronic illness, he plans to stay in the winter castle for a while?
Is there really a reason for that?
Catrel looked at me with a pitiful expression, probably reading my questions.
“The Duke has many enemies. “Moreover, since I am sick and need to be recuperated, there must be a lot of wild dogs running around to get the meat piled up in the warehouse.”
“… Are you planning to sort it all out?”
“It looks like that hard head is finally turning.”
Katrell chuckled and continued.
“We can’t sort out everything, but we can at least deal with a group of dogs that are particularly barking. “The Winter Castle is so closed that there won’t be any information leaking out.”
“That’s definitely….”
“No, wait a minute!”
The governor, who had been quietly listening to the story, intervened with his eyes wide open.
“What is it?”
“You want to stay a little longer?”
“Yes.”
“Here?”
“What have I heard so far?”
The margrave asked towards Katrell, who clicked his tongue as if he were dumbfounded.
“Anyone wants.”
“It is my heart.”
“I’m saying that now….”
“Thanks to my son, I was planning to open the family warehouse for the first time in a while and use it for a bit. “I guess there’s no need.”
“… “We will serve you comfortably without any inconvenience forever.”
I don’t know exactly what the Philasia Duke’s warehouse means. Looking at the margrave’s attitude, I don’t think it’s at an appropriate level.
What came out after opening the Hagi Knight’s warehouse was a large amount of magic stones, enough to fill Aksy’s mana. I can’t imagine how much more there is to it than that.
… Thinking about it this way, it might be better to inherit the dukedom quickly.
“At least I’ll stay this week.”
Ignoring the margrave who was smiling broadly, Katrel came out and spoke to Aksi.
“That two weeks. The duchy is yours. “I told the butler in advance, so you can do as you please.”
“Can I touch the warehouse?”
“… “As long as you don’t complain.”
Even as he said that, Katrell looked at me with anxious eyes.
“Are you finished talking?”
And, perhaps because the story was boring, Arwen intervenes.
Ever since she was freed from her demonic energy, her skin has been turning red.
As her skin and hair improve, her beauty shines even more.
“Then let’s send it quickly. “I heard you are also attending an academy.”
“I don’t even get around properly anyway….”
“Noisy.”
It is still awkward for Katrell, who always stands proudly, to be mistreated by someone. But it’s probably a sight you’ll have to get used to by now.
I took a step back and approached Aksi.
She’s gathering up the mana to teleport herself long ago and is waiting for me to take her hand.
“Where is it?”
“Let’s go to the Duke’s house first. Because there is something that needs to be inherited.”
“Okay.”
Aksi looked somewhat relieved. Coming to the winter castle seemed to help. She says she took Arwen’s advice.
She took her hand and bowed to Katrel, Arwen, and my parents.
Arwen smiles brightly and waves her hand, and Katrel turns her head.
Even until the moment they broke up, they looked like two people.