422 – Two titles – 3
After Erich chose the title to inherit, there was nothing to deal with. Since the title succession ceremony is being prepared at the estate, it is enough for Erich and I to just wait quietly.
If there’s one thing to do, it’s just waving in front of the vassals and villagers after the title succession is over, but waving the hand, not even giving a speech, is something that can be handled without any preparation.
“Brother, here.”
“Ah, yes. Thank you.”
Thanks to that, I was able to spend peaceful days until my father contacted me.
Days like eating cookies made by Louise, eating cookies, eating cookies.
‘It’s getting longer.’
Looking at the stack of cookies, I carefully picked up one. Since the ‘that’ incident, the ordinary round-shaped cookies are gradually evolving into stick-shaped cookies. To put it concretely, it was long enough for two people to bite off both ends.
They even coated the outside with chocolate. No matter how you look at it, it’s a visual that reminds me of candy bars from all over Bing’s world.
‘All people think alike.’
Yes, Lot O and Louise both start with ㄹ. There seems to be something in common with that.
Dazedly looking at the candy bar, which is embarrassing to even call it a cookie, I slipped it into my mouth. Then, Louise quietly put the other end of her hair in his mouth and smiled.
This is also better than my karma. I have poisoned the imperial confectionery world.
‘Was it too stimulating?’
With belated regrets, I ate the bar snacks. After Irina counterattacked ‘Aang’, which she had cast with her soul, with a cookie kiss, Louise started mass-producing candy bars as if she had awakened.
Of course I can understand. From Louise’s point of view, it was because she shared love with someone else with a cookie she made with love. Even if that other person is your friend, it would be a lie if you didn’t feel jealous. I was so indifferent…
“I ate well, brother.”
“…Yeah, me too.”
The sweets disappeared into each other’s mouths before anyone knew it, and Louise opened her mouth with a wide smile.
In this strange situation, I could barely raise the corner of my mouth. I have taught a strange thing to an innocent girl who would be happy with an ordinary kiss.
I am a sinner. It’s not enough to start a heinous trend of splitting and wearing perfectly fine rings, now a kiss with a cookie between them—
“Oh, wait a minute. I got something on my hand.”
Louise smiled and naturally took my hand and licked the chocolate on his finger with her tongue.
His cheeks turned red as if he was embarrassed, but he didn’t stop.
I think I’m going crazy.
The night before the weekend.
– I’ll send the wizard tomorrow. Where can i send it?
“I’ll be in front of the main building with Erich, so you can send him there.”
– In front of the main building. I get it.
As expected, a father is someone who only opens his mouth when he is sure. As early as he said he could handle it this weekend actually came true.
It’s amazing. I wanted it to end quickly, but wasn’t it only a few days ago that I said that I would receive the title succession? But are you already ready? Did you deal with it by changing the vassals?
No, maybe, after being urged to retire by Sang-hwan, he may have finished preparations in advance. He said he would prepare on time, so it’s quite possible.
– After the succession ceremony for the Baron Hardiner, you will be handed over to the Count of Tylglechen, so keep that in mind.
I nodded because it was obvious. If this event, the succession ceremony for the count, was performed first, Erich, who would become a nobleman at best, could be buried. Regardless of whether or not Erich welcomes the title, it is not possible to make his family’s happiness buried.
To have such a considerate father and older brother, Erich is indeed a blessed guy. He would have to admit his inbok.
– Ah, after the succession ceremony, go to the imperial palace. If you succeed to another title, it is okay to greet you by letter, but in the case of Imperial Baek, you must swear allegiance again in front of the Emperor.
“Ah, yes. I see.”
It’s the first time I’ve heard this, but I understood it because it was a natural thing.
Jegukbaek is a direct vassal of the emperor. Someone else has inherited the title of such direct vassal, but he does not greet the emperor directly, but treats it as a letter? Others might suspect the relationship between the emperor and the imperial encyclopedia.
Even if the emperor is a newly crowned emperor, and the emperor is the godfather of the crown princess, he must be even more careful. Rather, it is a plate that you have to go even if you are told not to go.
‘Jinghan bastard.’
I almost let out a sigh. At most, he escaped from the side of the emperor and returned to the academy, but he went back to the emperor.
But what can I do? In a twist, he should have inherited the title before things receded.
‘Damn it.’
He feels dizzy at the thought of entering the imperial palace. He should have moved a little faster.
***
Looking at the report the house owner posted, he nodded. No matter how many times I check it, it’s flawless.
‘I can just proceed like this.’
I sighed as I took the seal of the head of household that Billy had entrusted to me.
Since Billy is also handing down his title to his children, he stays in the manor as much as possible, but it is inevitable that he will spend a longer time in the system as a member of the council. Thanks to that, the butler and I were preparing for the succession ceremony rather than Billy.
Thankfully, since Billy’s retirement was finalized, he had prepared step by step, so he was not pressed for time. If Carl had prepared from the moment he declared that he would receive the succession, it would be fortunate that he would not be ready until next year.
‘This must be the last.’
Looking at the paperwork piled up on the desk, I smiled. It wasn’t hard because it was for the children. Just thinking that this was my last job as the hostess of the Krasius family made me feel empty and relieved.
Now, if Karl becomes Count Tyleglechen, if he gets married next year, I will not be the mistress of House Krasius. Of course, I am now 40 years old, and given the time for the first daughter-in-law to adjust, I will be like a hostess for a while—but in any case, I am nominally a retired person of a previous generation.
‘All generations.’
I burst into laughter as I watched Laura sorting through other papers in the corner. If I’m from a previous generation, then Laura is from a previous generation as well.
“Nia? What’s wrong?”
“No, nothing.”
I tried to shake my head at Laura, who turned her gaze to my laughter.
I can’t speak. I can’t bear to say that you and I are old people and have to step down. It was obvious that if I said such a thing, Laura would get angry as usual.
I’m still in my 40’s, still working, but I’m going to make a fuss about who treats me as an old man, and other people still see me as in my 20’s. I just wonder who those other people are.
Of course, if you look at it objectively, I and Laura look younger than her age. But that’s true of all aristocrats who care about beauty. It must be more difficult to find a nobleman who is not a baby boy.
“It’s bland.”
Fortunately, Laura didn’t question me further.
‘Wouldn’t that be nice?’
She started moving her papers with her light gestures, even singing her little hum. An impossible action unless something pleasant happened.
But I can understand. Maybe my feelings aren’t too different from Laura’s.
‘Since we’re together, we’re making progress.’
I don’t think the corners of my mouth will go down. Finally, it was confirmed that there was progress in the relationship between Erich and Sera.
Yes, there is definitely progress. Otherwise, Erich would not have chosen Baron Hardiner among many, many titles. It must have been decided with Sera in mind.
Knowing that, Laura was happy to help with the work. Because Sarah’s longing for her unrequited love has finally seen the light of day.
As soon as it was weekend morning, I waited for Karl and Erich in front of the castle gate. I’ve already finished all my work, so there’s no problem with me being outside. I just want to meet the kids as soon as possible.
“…Madam, I know your heart, but the wizard hasn’t even started yet.”
I couldn’t hear what Billy was saying next to me. What matters is not the time the children come. It is the thrill of waiting for children.
That excitement is the way to start the day joyfully and happily, but Billy doesn’t know that.
“The weather is cold, so why don’t we wait inside?”
“Don’t worry, I’m fine.”
Thank you for Billy’s suggestion, but I firmly shook my head. Although she is worse than Billy or the children, I am an adult taking care of my health in my own way. She is not a body that will get sick just because she is briefly caught in the wind.
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Besides, how sad it would be if the children were greeted by vassals instead of their parents because they were away for no reason. I’ve already sinned against them a lot, I couldn’t do more—
“Then wear this at least.”
Billy’s coat draped over my shoulders.
A gentle smile appeared on the warm black coat.
“Thank you.”
At that, Billy only nodded.
***
I personally picked up Erich and arrived at the manor, fearing that he would escape or dive. He personally picks up her younger brother to give him a title. Where is this older brother? Thank you for life
“Does it make sense to become a nobleman in his teens…”
I lightly ignored Erich’s muttering bitterly.
There are also the 10th imperial white and the 10th general manager, but it’s ridiculous that the 10th baron is enough. Trixie became a duke at the age of four, in human terms.
‘Huh?’
Anyway, as I patted the muttering Erich on the shoulder and turned my gaze to the front door, I saw a rather unexpected sight.
A father standing without a coat despite the weather close to winter, and a smiling mother wearing a very familiar black coat.
…Hmm.
‘Did I come too early?’
It’s embarrassing. It feels like the children interrupted the moment when the couple was about to exchange intimate emotions.
‘I’ll be back by a day.’
Then the youngest member of the Krasius family might have been born.
However, she moved on, leaving her regretful feelings behind. An atmosphere that has already been broken cannot be put back together. It would be better for the two of them to quickly finish their business and return.
“We are here.”
That’s why I greeted him with the heart of a son who visited during the holiday.
Let’s hit and run fast like a holiday.