167 – Scene 167# Hotel
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“Not only do all rooms have a sea view, but the hotel lobby also leads to the beach. Thanks to the purchase of land in this area as instructed by the Count, we were able to turn it into a beach accessible only to hotel guests.”
“Well.”
“It seems that this has appealed to more nobles than I thought. Even before the hotel opens, reservations for three months are fully booked.”
“Then I’m glad.”
The horizon stretched out through the glass windows in the hotel lobby. Tristan was watching the sea and listening to the explanation of the hotel staff.
Helga took a step back and looked at him blankly.
‘Then it is… .’
When Tristan asked to go to the hotel, Helga had to doubt her ears.
I didn’t expect such words to come out of Tristan’s mouth, who maintained a consistent attitude despite his passionate dash.
In the carriage to the hotel, Helga thought a lot.
Has the time finally come to dedicate everything to him?
no. Anyway, shouldn’t we first do it in the Count’s bed?
Should I ask to turn the wagon right now?
When Helga got off the carriage, she faced an old-fashioned hotel standing tall along the beach.
It was definitely a nice hotel.
It was a place where the Ruelberta family bought an old mansion on the beach and converted it into a luxury hotel.
There was no disagreement that it was a really good hotel for lovers or couples to spend a vacation.
yes. To come here to enjoy a vacation… .
The purpose of Tristan’s visit here is none other than to inspect a luxury hotel that is about to open.
In other words, they came to work, not to play.
I kind of expected it to be like this, but… .
Even so, I would be lying if I said I didn’t expect it.
Helga looked bitterly at the sea through the large window.
The emerald waters of Tangmar glistened in the sunlight.
In the history of the empire, it is remembered as the Battle of Tangmar. Now, no trace of the fierce battle could be found anywhere.
It is said that it is becoming more and more popular as a resort for aristocrats for its beautiful scenery of hills and sea.
He didn’t know that the Ruelberta family was building a luxury hotel in such a place.
In fact, she did not show it, but Tangmar was a meaningful place to Helga.
There was also the fact that the protagonists of the Battle of Tangmar were the Wolfbert family, but above all, among the islands of Tangmar… .
“Hello.”
“Ah yes?!”
I turned my head at the sudden call and saw Tristan’s face in front of me.
Helga’s eyes were always cold enough to give me chills whenever I looked at them.
“What do you think?”
“uh… . Well. I thought the Count’s eyes were so sexy.”
“Father is clumsy.”
“I’m not flattery… . Big hum. Are you done with all your business? Count.”
Tristan shook his head.
“Now there is only one left.”
“Then we can finish it quickly and go back.”
“yes. We don’t have much time, so let’s go get on the boat right away.”
“Well? belly all of a sudden? Where are you going?”
“It is an island tour. I bought some islands in this area.”
Tristan speaks indifferently, as if he bought groceries at the market.
Not a house, not a land, but an island.
It must have cost an unimaginable amount.
Even Helga, who had worked for the Ruelberta family for a long time, was not used to this absurd wealth.
“Isn’t the scale too big?”
“I just bought the big stuff.”
“Surely big… I do. Because it’s an island… . Well. But do you really need to go and check it yourself? You can do it for me or someone else… .”
“That is not right. I bought it with my own money, so I have to see it with my own two eyes.”
Tristan speaks emphatically.
I’ve been like this ever since.
He has a stubborn personality to the point where he won’t go back to what he once decided on, no matter who tries to stop him.
Helga said, holding back a chuckle.
“Yes Yes. I’m following the count’s wishes.”
“Well.”
Helga nodded and followed Tristan.
Then, I had a sudden thought.
“Ah, by the way, did the Count say that this area is an island?”
“yes.”
“If so… .”
If you’re lucky, ‘there’ won’t pass.
The words that rose to Helga’s throat didn’t come out for some reason.
Because that was her personal wish.
“Why but?”
“ah… . Ahahahaha. Doesn’t this make it seem like the two of us secretly went on a trip?”
I accidentally stumbled upon it.
At least, with a cold voice, he would say it was a nonsense.
Contrary to Helga’s expectations, however, Tristan had a very faint expression.
It’s a difference that only Helga who has watched him for a long time can tell.
“I don’t think so.”
“uh… ?”
Unless you haven’t seen it well…
“Count! Did you just laugh?”
“I don’t know how to laugh.”
“a. Are you ashamed of it?”
“I know no shame.”
“Stop that, one more time! Show me one more time! The count’s precious smile! to me!”
“Do not presumptuously command me.”
Tristan clicked his tongue and turned away.
Helga ran after him with a mischievous smile.
“Heh… . Be cute.”
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We boarded a boat that could comfortably accommodate 5 people.
There are no motors or engines in this world, so I was worried that I would have to row the boat with oars, but luckily the spell was engraved on the boat.
As Helga touched the spell to replenish her magical energy, the boat split the current.
Was it because the weather was nice?
As Helga said, it felt like a trip.
“Count.”
“Why?”
“Have you been to Tangmar before?”
“no. none.”
It’s the same for the main character, Peter, but it’s a place that doesn’t have much connection with the original Tristan.
It’s just that this beach has value as a resort.
However, I am not here to enjoy a vacation.
The hotel inspection was just an excuse.
The real reason I came here was because of Helga.
“So, have you ever been to Tangmar?”
At my question, Helga nodded her head with a subtle look on her face.
“… Maybe?”
puzzling answer.
But I know why she has no choice but to answer like that.
I just calmly waited for her to speak.
“Actually, when I was young, I came to visit this nearby grave.”
“Holy grave?”
“Yes. If my memory is correct, the Wolfbert family’s ancestral island was located nearby.”
“Looks like you heard it.”
The Wolfbert family, who had traveled the sea for generations, built their ancestors’ graves on an uninhabited island like a mountain.
For them, Tangmar is a meaningful place that has been named for the first time in history.
In a way, it is natural to want to enshrine our ancestors in a place where such achievements can be honored.
“Even though I was young, I vaguely remember it. I held my father’s hand and boarded a boat to a remote island. It was a very remote island… . There were graveyards everywhere. It was a very strange landscape… . My mother’s grave there… .”
“… … .”
Helga smiled bitterly.
“What… . I had already run away from the Wolfbert family a long time ago, so there was no chance to come back. sorry. Count. It was a depressing story.”
“no. It doesn’t really matter. Everyone has a shady story.”
“Count… .”
Originally, Helga is not a character who will directly bring out her family affairs like this.
It’s been a long time since she abandoned her family and identity to serve Tristan.
But even she had a past she couldn’t bear to let go of.
“Who was your mother?”
“I don’t know. My mother died while giving birth to me.”
“… … is it.”
It’s a familiar past.
Helga also had a similar past to Tristan. That’s why I couldn’t help but be attracted to Tristan.
“Yes. My father said that my mother cared for me very much… . Come to think of it, it was all lies made up by my father. My mother died without ever seeing my face.”
Helga gazed at the islands with some vague eyes.
“I don’t even know her face, but at least once… . I thought I would like to come back at least once. I don’t know anything else, but I wanted to say hello to my mother’s grave. Maybe it’s around here.”
“… … .”
yes. Actually, I was looking for that island too.
Because I had a reason to go there today.
“You can go over there.”
“Yes.”
Following my instructions, Helga manipulated the spell and drove the ship.
The ship passed quickly between large and small islands.
I felt that the destination was not far away.
If the original description is correct, it must have been somewhere here… .
After rummaging for a while, I soon realized that I didn’t have to.
Finding something, Helga let out a small exclamation.
“Ahh… ! I remember. that rock… . A long time ago, my father said it was a wolf rock… ! Then maybe next to that island… . what?”
Helga’s eyes narrowed as she stared at the island.
“That… … .”
I saw a strange boat moored there.