321 – Prosperous Western Territory – 1
It sounds new, but nothing is more important than experience. Securing wagons for hundreds of students and staff, finding routes for hundreds of wagons, and more. It’s not an easy task, but from the student council’s point of view, which has already experienced the same thing last year, it’s annoying, but it belongs to the possible. Although the destination is different from last year, it is either the southern end or the western end of the empire.
And, of course, the road from the academy to Chennes was very peaceful. A procession that includes the imperial family, royalty, and the next saint, as well as imperial nobles. In addition, the incumbent inspector general and Prince Majong are also holding on with their eyes wide open, but an accident breaks out in their own territory? Maybe biting off your tongue to die would be a peaceful death.
‘Because Prince Hyeonmyeong is also holding out.’
Critically, the place where the procession is headed is the Duchy of Chenes. It would be indignant if there was an accident on the way to the guests as a wise man who had to greet hundreds of guests.
A duke’s rage is terrifying, and it’s even more terrifying when the target is wise gong. It’s because I can’t figure out what the man really said to get angry, and what price he’ll take. ‘I’m angry, so I’ll attend the next New Year’s ceremony wearing ballet clothes!’ It wouldn’t be strange to say that.
That’s why the procession on the school trip was so peaceful thanks to the efforts of the lords who didn’t want to see real madness.
“Brother, here.”
Instead, only the procession was peaceful, but I was busy in many ways.
“Ah, thank you.”
I managed to chew on the apple that was still in my mouth, swallow it, and put the apple that Irina handed me back into my mouth. Thank you for taking care of me, but if I eat at this rate, I get sick even if I drink water…
Anyway, as I rolled my eyes while biting the apple into my mouth, I saw four pairs of eyes staring at me. A situation where five people, including myself, boarded a four-person carriage. In fact, it’s okay to ride two of the wagons instead of four, but the number of people on one wagon exceeded the recommended number of people.
But what can I do? It is strange to ride separately with lovers, to ride some of the lovers separately, and to ride alone in another carriage. Thanks to that, unlike last year when I rode in the wagon to keep an eye on the members possessed by Louise, this year the number of passengers was decided around me.
“hehehe, it’s nice to be together like this.”
In the meantime, Louise met my gaze and said with a shy smile.
It takes several days to get from the academy to Chennes even by carriage. The five of them were stuck together during the wagon travel time, so it didn’t feel like they were closer than when they were at the academy. When we were at the academy, we both had schedules and had separate lodgings, so we had more time apart.
“Yes. I wish it was like this more.”
She was deeply moved when she saw Irina smiling softly and sympathetically. Last year, she was Irina, who was afraid she would step on my shadow.
‘You don’t know the future of people.’
I feel it every time, but I felt it again.
Santtoria, the center of the Duchy of Chenes. As the heart of the dukedom, it is one of the 10 largest cities in the Empire.
Since it was such a big city, accommodations for tourists were widely available, and considering the floating population Santoria could have, the number of academy students and faculty members was no more than a drop of water in a lake. It’s just that finding a lodging suitable for a nobleman’s rank was a bit complicated.
“It’s unique. It’s like looking at a temple.”
And as soon as we arrived at the hotel we had chosen as our accommodation, Marghetta muttered in a small voice. Certainly, unlike the resorts in the Duchy of Boyar, the hotels in the Duchy of Chenes had a more grand and tidy feel than splendor.
“Although Chenes is famous as a tourist destination, it was also famous as a pilgrimage route for followers during the reign of the previous duke. So, for such followers, we focused on neatness rather than splendor.”
Perhaps to satisfy Marghetta’s curiosity, Lord Mahjong lightly stroked Marghetta’s head and explained her.
The former Duke of Chenes, the father of Prince Hyeonmyeong. It’s hard to believe when you see his daughter who is drunk 24 hours a day, but he was a very devout member of the Church of Dawn, so he was called the Duke of Piety. Due to his devout faith, at that time in the Duchy of Chennes, sacred relics named Collection of Pious Dukes were enshrined, and there were quite a few places comparable to holy places.
Sacred relics decided and collected by the duke and sacred places throughout the dukedom. It would have been an irresistible bait for pilgrims. Thanks to this, the Duchess of Chenes became a tourist destination, but it became a tourist destination with a different feeling from the splendor of the boyars. Now that I think about it, it seems like a way to avoid a war of destruction with the Boyar.
It is regrettable that today’s Duke Chennes is far from piety and faith.
“…I’m a bit surprised. It’s ruled by Prince Hyungyeong, so I thought it would be more lively and splendid.”
A very well-wrapped remark, “I thought it would be more sh*t because it’s a place where the cub is the lord.” At that warm heart, both I and Majong smiled.
Perhaps she is speaking favorably after knowing that my maternal aunt is Myeongyeonggong. You don’t have to.
“Dukecraft will be similar to Marr.”
“Ah…”
So, when I told her the cruel truth that contrasted with her warm heart, Margeta let out her pitiful sigh.
Unfortunately, that’s true. The atmosphere of the manor tends to diverge depending on the disposition of the lord of the time, and considering the disposition of Hyungyeonggong, it is not strange that the entire Cheness becomes a huge bar. But fortunately, isn’t there a suppressor next to Myeong-gong?
Thanks to his maternal uncle’s tearful efforts, Cheness, where faith and morals live, was able to maintain its title. Instead, though, the Duchy was transformed into a giant bar. It is to sacrifice a cow for the generation.
“You must be a very pleasant person.”
“It’s a problem because it’s too fun. Gyeonggeongong was too serious, so I had to wear a mask…”
Louisé, who was looking around the hotel with sparkling eyes, opened her mouth to see if she was interested in our conversation, and smiled awkwardly at Jong-gong Ma’s reply, which clearly looked tired.
A person whom Ma Jong-gong, who is not another person, expresses his disapproval. Perhaps he is the only person in the 100-year history of King Majong ruling as a duke? No, definitely will. Within 100 years, if there had been several people like Hyeongyeonggong, the royal family would have perished due to high blood pressure.
‘It’s fortunate that the Duke is fine.’
A sigh of relief burst out as he suddenly thought of the only child of Hyungyeonggong.
A person who proves that Duke Hyeonmyeong is a mutant of the Duke of Salon, and a person who gives hope that a normal duke will ascend after the reign of Duke Hyeonmyeong. A hikikomori who receives the attention of the empire in many ways, but, like his mother, does not intend to come out of the territory.
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But seeing as the uncle doesn’t worry or lament about Duke So, she probably doesn’t have any flaws.
‘He must be the same type as me.’
To be honest, I’m not in a position to scold others for hikikomori. Before becoming a civil servant, it was a territory, and after that, it was only in the system.
The small duke must be too busy working. If he was the heir to the Duke, how much work would he have to do?
Let’s think so.
***
Ever since I heard the report that the academy procession had entered the dukedom, I had been fully aware of the movement of the procession. If precious nephews and nephews and daughters-in-law were to experience discomfort at the Salon family site, what shame would there be?
Therefore, the duke instructed his lords to pay special attention to assisting the procession. Even if they didn’t say these things, they would do well, but as a maternal uncle and a member of the duchy of Salon, they couldn’t sit still.
– Master Carl and Master Erich, everyone has arrived.
“Good work. Come back now.”
– Yes.
Fortunately, Enen was also moved by this interest and concern, and a vassal who was waiting at the hotel designated by the academy as an accommodation sent a message. My nieces and nephews have arrived safely at the dorm.
‘I’ll see you soon.’
I put the communication tool into my arms and smiled slightly. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to spend quality time with my two nephews.
Of course, I saw the sword a few months ago at the New Year’s ceremony, but the sword I saw then was the sword of the inspector general. A relationship that is difficult to approach intimately from the position of the duke’s husband. However, he can insist that it is a relationship between a nephew who is on a trip and an uncle who is welcoming the nephew.
‘…Do you like it?’
At the same time, I am a little worried. They were nieces and nephews who hadn’t seen each other privately in such a long time, so I didn’t know what gift to give them.
At least, I would give Karl an accessory to congratulate him on finding a mate, but Erich is young. In the end, I prepared couple accessories just like Carl. In the sense that if you have a child you like later, give it to them.
‘If it’s necessary, I’ll give it in gold.’
I heard that kids these days like money more than things. I’m sure Erich will like it too.
And just as I was about to get up from my seat, I heard someone running from far away in the hallway. It was obvious who was the person who ran around the duchy without needing to notice others.
“Jaaa!
Del runs in, waving his left hand holding a bottle of wine.
…Wait, a bottle?
‘Oh my God.’
I was truly moved. It is noon now. Noon, morning, night, midnight, evening, and dawn are times when Del drinks especially heavily. Even in such a time zone, it’s only one bottle, not one bottle in each hand.
‘You’re taking care of yourself.’
Obviously, Dell must be self-conscious about drinking because he thinks of his nephew he hasn’t seen in a long time. Because love for family is always sincere Dell.
“I’m all dressed up! Uru nieces and nephews and nieces and nephews are coming!?”
“I just heard. They’ve arrived at the Margaret Hotel.”
“Wow! Dangjanggayajing!”
I managed to grab Dell’s nape as he turned and ran away from me.
Her nephews. Even so, there are other academy students and staff at the hotel. In such a situation, how surprised they would be if a drunken duke appeared silently.
“Dell. I’ll have to contact you before I go.”
“Ii Ying ~ Mahan ~ I see it right away!”
“Arodel.”
When I called his real name, not a nickname, Del finally stopped struggling with pouting lips.
When I saw that, I burst into laughter. Dell, who always shows an impudent appearance, is the only one who seems to be intimidated when he is called by name.
‘…Isn’t that a bit too much of a name.’
Arodel. A faithful name after a saint from the Kfelofen Empire.
From the point of view of an adult father-in-law who was called a godly workman, it was an extremely ordinary name, but it was a minor problem that the adult named Arodel was a muscular man.
‘It meant to grow strong, but…’
I grew up strong in a slightly different direction than the father-in-law’s intention.
Well, but anyway, isn’t it enough to be strong? Even your father-in-law will be happy in heaven.