384 – Krasius – 2
If you want to return safely to your father who left home (involuntarily), it is right to go to the manor immediately, but unfortunately it is difficult to be away on weekdays. . Wouldn’t it be too much of a salary lupine for an inspector and club advisor not to go to work for personal reasons? Of course, Lupine on a monthly salary is every salary earner’s dream, but the emperor notices it.
Even now that I have returned from the war, Elizabeth must return to work in the Inspection Department. That there is no one to fill my void. I’m sorry to my father, but I have to move on weekends, not weekdays.
So I spent my academy life normally until the weekend—
“I can’t tell you how relieved I am that you have returned safely. It seems that the Inspector General has become an indispensable pillar of the academy now.”
The principal greets me rather fiercely.
“Now I can’t think of anyone else taking on the role of inspector.”
A sympathy that shows a strange sense of relief.
“Thank you for coming back.”
Even Villar expresses his short and bold thanks.
Everyone I met over the past few days showed a variety of joy and relief. We had a pretty good relationship before, but it feels like we’ve become a more special relationship while we haven’t seen each other.
This is a strange thing. Isn’t it normal to feel awkward when you’re far away? Why did you become more affectionate?
“Did anything happen while I was gone?”
– No? I spent as usual without any big deal!
So when I contacted Elizabeth, who had returned to the inspection department, she responded that she did not know.
And I was convinced by that response. If he behaves as usual, that is the cause.
‘It must have been a new world.’
I, who have trained for three years, am also surprised at every little word or action of Elizabeth. Elizabeth’s usual eccentricity is that of ordinary people. He must have acted out of common sense casually, and lightly did things that seemed to dry his blood.
It’s a harsh evaluation, but it can’t be helped. Originally, the more you are a lover, the more you have to see the other person as they are.
I am embracing Elizabeth with love, not turning a blind eye to the truth.
“Yeah, well, as long as nothing happened.”
However, even if you face the truth, you cannot hurt your lover, so you gave up further questioning and ended the conversation appropriately.
– Heehee, did you just call me because you wanted to see me?
“I was caught. Did you notice?”
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– I’ll see you again on the weekend, but what if I can’t stand it?
Looking at the smug Elizabeth, she just smiled.
Yes, actually, I contacted you because I wanted to see Elizabeth, who had returned to the inspection department.
I decided to think so.
As soon as it was weekend morning, seven people gathered in front of the inspector’s quarters. Now, when we move to the island, three more people will join us, and a large party of ten people will be formed.
Of course, two of them are Elizabeth and Penelia. And the last one-
“Are you here?”
“Yes. Good morning, father.”
My father lost his way and wandered around the islands.
He was staying at the Krasius family’s mansion in Jedo, so he wasn’t wandering, but if the lord couldn’t enter the manor, he would have lost his place to go. It’s a situation where you have to take away Tylglechen from Wilhelm Krasius of Tylglechen.
Anyway, after exchanging hellos, the father opened his mouth with an embarrassed expression.
“Sorry for bothering you.”
“No, I was passing through anyway. Erzebet and Penelia were also on the island.”
“Right! So don’t worry too much!”
Father smiled faintly at the sight of Elizabeth leaving as soon as I finished my words.
By the way, it’s strange. In the past, I couldn’t read my father’s expression properly, but now I can see even minor emotional changes.
‘There must have been a reason the marriage was maintained.’
Since ancient times, it has been questionable that the father and mother have a good relationship, but it was possible because the mother could easily read the father’s expression. It means that in my mother’s eyes, my father was not a cool-headed machine man, but an ordinary person.
It’s just a pity that it’s possible to read it so well that it’s even possible to kick it out.
‘…It’s better than a bad relationship.’
While watching my father say hello to his lovers while thinking that way, a familiar person trudged out of the mansion.
“Hey, are you going back already?”
A familiar voice followed. He was the former Earl of Horfeld.
“For the one who came later to go back first, that’s the end of the world.”
“Even so, how much of a difference does it make a campaign.”
As soon as I saw the former Earl Horfeld having a bizarre conversation with my father, I felt both surprise and sorrow at the same time.
‘Are you still there?’
I knew that the previous Count Horfeld had been kicked out, and that I entrusted him to his father because he had nowhere to go, but I didn’t know that he would still be here. Does that mean Count Horfeld’s anger is so great? Or are you playing outside while you’ve been kicked out?
Neither way is normal. The Hidden family is as unique as the Krasius family.
“Oh, Erich.”
“Mister?”
The former Count Horfeld, who turned his gaze to his friend’s family with bitter eyes, pretended to know Erich. And Erich also widened his eyes as if surprised by the sudden appearance of the former Count Horfeld.
By the way, mister. Apparently, the bond between Erich and the Hiden family is stronger than I thought. Good news for Count Horfeld.
“No, why are you here? You’ve retired, so you have nothing to do.”
“It’s true, but can’t you soften it a little?”
In fact, ‘why are unemployed people with nothing to do anywhere other than home?’ A deeper bitterness settled on the expression of the former Earl Horfeld at the fantastic words.
From the point of view of that nobleman, these words must have been the most damaging. Even if I wanted to go home, I was in a position where I couldn’t go.
“I was in the system for a while due to personal circumstances. Rather, it happened because I retired.”
For the honor of such a close friend, my father hurriedly continued.
That’s not wrong. In the first place, if Count Horfeld hadn’t retired in the first place, would he have been beaten by his daughter?
… No, I don’t know again when I see his father kicked out by his mother.
“Ah, yes, that’s right. I see.”
Erich nodded as if he was satisfied with his father’s handling. Not knowing exactly what to say to his father, it was evident that he withdrew.
I understand. Right now, in Erich’s head, there must be a fierce confrontation between the strict and solemn head of the family and the father’s authority. Erich, who is still awkward with his father, must be confused about how to deal with him.
Cheer up. If you overcome that hurdle, you too will become a true Krasius.
“But I’m seeing the child next to me for the first time.”
“Sera Tree Mara. Erich’s childhood friend. She is also the daughter of the chief maid.”
“Hmm.”
In the meantime, the gaze of the former Earl Horfeld turned to Sera. Is she interested because she has never been out in the social world, or is her daughter wary because she is attached to the man she loves.
And I could see Sera trembling little by little at the gaze of a well-mannered soldier who had been running on the frontlines not too long ago. It wouldn’t be like sending a young lady something like killing, but the trained warrior’s gaze was in itself intimidating.
“You’re a precious friend like Xenovia, so remember that.”
“Yes, let it be.”
Fortunately, his father’s mediation soon turned his gaze away.
A precious friend like Xenovia. Although Xenovia and Erich are not in a romantic relationship, Sera has yet to reach that stage. It was an arbitration that the former Earl Horfeld could understand and move on with.
‘Even my father knows.’
…I almost admired it in a bad way. Even his father, who doesn’t see Erich often, knows the feelings of Sera and Count Horfeld, but why is the person involved?
To see that there is a problem with Krasius’ blood, my father got married without incident, and I’m in good shape, so why are you?
It’s unfortunate.
***
I woke up early in the morning. I woke up too early, so I tried to close my eyes again, but my heart was pounding and I couldn’t sleep.
In the end, I called the maids who were awake and prepared for the decoration. Normally, I felt sorry for the maids who were struggling even at dawn, but I was a little embarrassed when I saw them.
“Ma’am, I think you’re in a good mood.”
And Laura, who came with her maids, spoke to her with a faint smile.
Seeing Laura like that made me smile. The fact that Laura, who strictly observes her sleeping hours, is awake at this time means that even Laura, like me, cannot control her excitement.
“I can’t help it because I’m a mother too.”
Yes, as a mother, it is natural. It is unavoidable to eagerly wait for today and hope that the morning will come as soon as possible.
The sword is finally back. The child who went to the battlefield, the child who was injured in direct combat, but the child who came after finishing everything.
“We will prepare more splendidly than usual.”
“There is no need to overdo it. I know that I do my best every day.”
The maids’ expressions brightened at those words. There could be nothing more rewarding than for the owner to acknowledge the hard work of the servants.
“Come to think of it, Madam, since Lord Soga and Master Erich are coming today, please contact the Lord—”
“Don’t worry, I’ll come back on my own.”
“Okay.”
When Laura mentioned her Billy, she almost frowned briefly, but she held back. It would be a pity if the ladies-in-waiting were paying attention.
It was morning and it was time for the castle servants to move around busily. To celebrate the safe return of Billy and Carl, to congratulate Carl on being enthroned.
Although Carl received the rank of Count of Lydia before the war, he did not have time to celebrate at that time. It would be nice to layer them on a happy day like today.
While walking in front of the front gate with such a beating heart—
“Mother.”
At last the knife came.
“Sorry to say hello now. I should have come earlier.”
The arms of Carl hugging me while saying that were so warm.
It was so warm that I felt like crying.
‘…Arm.’
I inadvertently hugged the sword and stroked his shoulder.
In a different way, tears seemed to come out.