468 – 1979 Season Opening – 1
The stance on Erich’s love affair was changed to a wait-and-see rather than active intervention. Intervention is only effective if it is done at the right time. If you intervene 24 hours a day, it will be tiring. If fatigue accumulates and Erich says, ‘I’ll take care of it!’ If the same words are said, it is obvious that I will fall from the fire and Erich from the bruises from his fist.
But fortunately, Erich showed a change after the banquet. According to what Sera and Zenobia said, their contact has become more frequent, and they seem to be thinking a few times before saying things they would normally say casually. At that level, it would be safe for me to enter a wait-and-see mode.
There is hope. Last year was a year I threw away because of Erich’s feelings, but I had a gut feeling that this year would be different. Maybe I’m popping the champagne too quickly, but it’s clear that things are better than last year.
– Excellency.
Just as I was unconsciously trying to imagine Erich standing at the wedding hall, I was brought back to my senses by the voice of Viscount Kisele coming from beyond the communication port.
I lost my mind too much. Already thinking about Erich getting married, isn’t it like a private first class who had just been assigned to his unit and dreaming of being discharged from the military?
– Did you contact me when I was busy?
Anyway, as I was losing my mind, Viscount Kisele, who I had contacted for a report, began to take notice.
“I thought about something else for a while because of personal matters. It’s not something the head deacon should worry about.”
I gently shook my head at Viscount Kisele, who was slightly cowering.
Viscount Kisele is the head butler who manages the territory on my behalf, having spent more time away from the County of Wiridia than in it. Since the deacon is the one who contacted me at best, it is right to devote time to the deacon even if you are really busy.
– Well, let me say it again.
“Yes.”
The head deacon, whose complexion brightened, quickly continued his report. The size of the market within the territory is growing, trade with the east is continuing smoothly, and wandering wild horses are flowing into the territory on frozen rivers.
‘Nothing’s wrong.’
The more I heard the report, the more at ease I felt. The deacon’s report was that the development indicators of the County of Wiridia were trending upward, not that any problem had occurred.
Of course, since it is a place where people live, it is unlikely that there will be any problems, but as long as it is not a big enough incident to be reported to me.
“Wild horses?”
In that sense, I must ask this. Should I know that wild horses were simply introduced? Just listening to the story, it seems like the things that were wandering around the north came over when the river was frozen?
– Yes, sir. That is…
I laughed out loud at the owner’s explanation that followed. The number of wild horses entering the territory was never large. There were at most ten horses, so compared to the horses in Wiridia, let alone the entire North, they were only a handful, but their behavior was impressive.
The wild horses that invaded the pasture directly managed by Wiridia fought with the original owners, the Wiridian horses. And he confidently achieved victory.
Since then, it is said that they have been sitting proudly in the pasture, grazing, sleeping loosely, playing among themselves, or mating with Wiridia’s horses.
‘Are you a gangster?’
This is absurd. They’re probably just in the north, so why do they come all the way to Wiridia and mess around? Are you going around breaking seals?
– At first, we tried to chase them away, but even when people threaten them, they don’t even bother, and when we try to capture them, they run away and then come back.
“They are the ones doing the medicine.”
I laughed again at the head deacon’s words with a hint of fatigue. It was unusual for a stone to be able to beat a stone stuck in it, and its intelligence didn’t seem to be at an average level either.
– So, there is something I would like to suggest to your Excellency.
“Speak.”
– Although they are wild horses whose origins are unknown, their physique and abilities are certain. How about leaving them out in the pasture and letting them breed on their own?
After hearing that, I thought I understood why the head deacon bothered to report this wild horse incident.
Horses are strategic materials that can be easily used militarily, and famous horses with good performance are treated as Gooh-class materials. Therefore, spreading the genes of excellent horses and mass producing famous horses is a major policy of each country and each territory.
But are we spreading the genes of wild horses whose roots are unknown? Although it may look good right away, it can be quite annoying if defects that have not yet been identified also spread. No matter how much you are the head of the house, it is not a matter that can be decided without reporting to me, the count.
“Are you sure?”
After thinking for a while, I asked the head deacon. Can you afford to make a choice that may cause damage to strategic materials?
Actually, even if there are flaws, there is no big problem. Even if the gene spreads, it will be limited to Wiridia, and the entire Wiridia is only a small number compared to the North. If this genetic gacha fails, you can just think you’ve stepped on sh*t and bring in famous horses from the north to restore it. It’s annoying and costs money, but it’s manageable.
However, it is also difficult to just push ahead just because you can handle it. If you waste your manpower and budget in strange places, you won’t be able to use it when you really need it.
– Yes. After watching it for the past two months, I decided it was worth a try.
And the head deacon answered without hesitation.
Hmm.
“Then let’s try it.”
– Thank you, Your Excellency.
When the owner of the house said that, he just approved.
If you think about it, the head deacon, who is the second-in-command of the county, was the first to spontaneously come up with the idea, but if you ignore it too callously, the deacon’s authority will not stand. Since he’s already a new noble, he’s probably holding on to the authority of a bureaucrat rather than the authority of a noble, but it’s a bit difficult to break that with my own hands.
“By the way, Chief Butler. How are the new officials?”
Anyway, I quietly prayed to the head deacon who bowed his head and expressed his gratitude.
– He is still young and inexperienced, so he is struggling due to a sense of disconnect from the field, but he has the ability and passion to surpass him. He has experience. Time will solve the problem. He will be a great bureaucrat.
“That’s high praise.”
As soon as I poked him, the corners of my mouth went up at the compliment that came out. Of course, some of the new officials are former student council executives for whom I wrote letters of recommendation, so it may be difficult to give them a harsh evaluation.
‘You are also praising your child.’
The deacon’s daughter was also on the list of new officials. In addition to praising the talented people I recommended, he also praised his daughter. What kind of business is this?
“Then, when doing this job, bring in a few new people. There are still a lot of empty positions, so we should use the people we have.”
– Yes, I will.
After hearing what I said, the head deacon made a blank expression for a moment, but then nodded his head with an expression of subtle excitement. I can understand this much quickly.
‘If you don’t understand, it’s even weirder.’
There is an owner for the position of head of the house, but unfortunately, countless important positions are still vacant. The reality is that those key positions are held concurrently by the head of the house or are filled by bureaucrats who are acting on their behalf.
However, he mentioned the vacant position and said that he would make an effort to fill the available seats. Even the newbies were told to hire a few people. Anyone with the slightest sense would have realized that even young and new officials can rise to important positions.
‘My daughter will work hard because she has the opportunity to sit in an important position.’
Then it is enough. As my vassal, as well as the father of my daughter, the head deacon will do his best to fight this genetic gacha. If this task is completed successfully, the daughter will succeed in life, so what father would neglect it? When a family member is involved, humans show infinite potential.
‘I hope it ends well.’
I’m secretly looking forward to it. If this project is completed properly, won’t Wiridia’s horses be treated like full-blooded horses? The ones that are especially outstanding show off their majesty like Ochuma and Red Tomato.
I hope so. Then, I am willing to give him a title, not just a key position.
Privately, he helped his younger brother with his love business, and publicly, he directed the business of his estate. Even though I am on honeymoon vacation, I feel like I am having a great time.
And now the honeymoon vacation was coming to an end.
“I don’t want to go to the academy.”
As she lay on Mar’s lap and mumbled half jokingly and half seriously, Mar burst out laughing.
That’s because it’s a situation where a married man over 20 is whining to his wife that he doesn’t want to go to school. Even if I were in Mar’s position, she would have laughed.
“You can’t complain. You have to go to the academy.”
“If I go anyway, I won’t even get a diploma.”
At those words, Mar bit her lip. It seems like he’s holding back because he feels like his heart will be hurt if he laughs at this self-destructive joke.
I am grateful for the consideration, but it hurts even more. In this case, ‘It’s natural since there wasn’t even an entrance ceremony.’ All you have to do is counterattack by saying,
“Still, I’m glad I’m not staying in a dorm. I’m almost a newlywed, so I almost live in a separate room.”
“If that were the case, I would have gone to the academy too.”
When she quickly changed the subject, Mar also hurriedly nodded her head and agreed with her.
I felt a little sad. Her diploma drip really made Marr laugh.
“…Actually, I want to be brave and tell you to stay at the academy, but it hurts my heart to think that I won’t see Karl for even a day. I’m sorry.”
Finally, Mar, who was stroking my head, said those words and pressed her lips to my forehead.
After discussion with the lovers, it was agreed that this year’s dispatch to the Academy would be ‘Me and Trixie commute to work by teleport every day, while Rize and Rin live in the dormitory.’ A luxurious method made possible thanks to the great wizard named Trixie.
That’s why Marr had a secret sense of guilt. She felt guilty that she was bothering me and Trixie for no reason.
“What are you talking about? I would have been disappointed if they had told me to stay at the academy.”
“hehehe, is that so?”
When she saw Mar smiling softly, she felt disappointed that Mar was older than Rize and Rin. Even if she is thin, if she was a student she wouldn’t have to worry ─
‘I guess I couldn’t get married.’
She thought about it, and if she had been a student, she would still have been single. There are clear pros and cons.
“You go home from work right after club time ends, right? Dinner is right around that time… Wow!”
She quickly stood up when she saw Mar suddenly nauseating.
At the same time, her excitement and anticipation surged. In the past, she would have been worried that she had eaten something wrong, but during this time, I have one thing to consider when it comes to nausea.
“Mar, Mar, are you okay?”
Still, I suppressed her excitement and asked about her well-being. My guess may be just excitement. It could be that I’m doing this because I’m really upset.
But looking at Mar’s expression, she seemed to have the same expectations as me.
“…TT, go and call the butler.”
– King!
Titi, who was playing in the corner biting the cushion, heard me and ran out.
He’s a smart guy, so we’ll find him and bring him back soon.