High-capacity quick-draw magazines (3)
The carriage with the eldest daughter of Count Gallien stopped in front of the lord’s castle.
Fortunately or unfortunately, the newly built castle for the new lord was well liked by her.
After opening the carriage door and helping Helena, Galien smiles and greets the lord in the yard.
Actually, he didn’t like the new player-turned-lord very much, but he couldn’t even put a candle to it when his beloved daughter said he’d try something.
“Hello, Count Vector. I’m sorry to see you so suddenly without notice. Originally, I planned to spend a little more time, but my daughter insisted that I see a famous war hero as soon as possible… … .”
Vector’s new lord was only a count, but in fact, this was just a consideration for the other lords.
The power of a lord comes from his land, not his title.
Therefore, it is safe to say that this man is in fact a marquis level or higher.
For this reason, Count Gallien greeted them first without hesitation.
Then, Chris responds by keeping the manners quite skillfully.
It was a very surprising sight for the count and his party, who hadn’t expected much since he was a player-turned-noble.
Even Varen, who was next to them, seemed a bit surprised.
“It was nothing… I should have said hello first from my side, but it’s a pity that I didn’t. Go inside first. Compared to the Count’s reputation, it’s modest, but a banquet is prepared.”
“Are you modest? It was a bit rude to visit, but I am just grateful to have received such a warm welcome.”
Count Gallien glanced sideways at Elesis next to Chris and moved into the lord’s castle.
Although his own daughter was outstanding, he thought his odds against her would not be very high.
First of all, there is not much difference in terms of beauty, and considering the friendship they shared even in the battlefield, the other side is far superior.
However, Helena was not discouraged even after seeing Illesis.
In any case, there is a gap that cannot be bridged between women born in aristocrats and women born in commoners.
For example, the skin is like that.
That woman, a colleague of the new lord, must have had a lot of damage to her skin from running in the rain or windy wilderness.
However, even when Helena leaves the front yard of her house, an attendant with a parasol follows her.
Is that all?
In addition to taking a bath and getting a long sleep every day, the magician of the lands even casts a spell for cosmetic purposes once a week.
At this rate, commoner women who suffer from labor day and night cannot compete with her.
Even if you are born with a beautiful appearance, you can’t manage it and lose it quickly.
However, as soon as she sat down at the banquet hall, she saw Illesis up close and shook her eyes.
I didn’t look very closely, but the opponent’s skin was never inferior to my own.
It is very difficult for an adventurer woman who leads an irregular and rough life to maintain such skin.
There was only one answer to this.
‘This woman… Could it be that he was a wizard?’
I didn’t recognize her because she was wearing a robe, but if this woman is a wizard, everything is explained.
A beauty order that Helena receives once a week.
Wizards can receive it once per day and night.
While Helena froze for a while at the unexpected situation, the two counts started a banquet with a small chat.
Seeing her father supporting her, she made up her mind and focused on the banquet.
Even if you have good skin, you are a commoner anyway.
There were still plenty of opportunities to advance.
As befits the richest estate in Basilonia, the banquet hall was loaded with expensive and rare food.
Because it is a country adjacent to the coast, there are many seafood, so food is abundant.
However, Helena suppresses her rising appetite and passively eats food according to the aristocratic diet.
The type of fork and the order of food were to be observed, so the essence of ceremonies and showiness was that even the aristocrats who were involved in the meal had many people who did not follow them.
Count Gallien, who was calming the atmosphere by leading a conversation with the new lord, expressed concern about Helena’s behavior.
It was good to try to kill the opponent’s spirit with difficult etiquette, but the problem was that the new lord himself was also a commoner born.
At a banquet hosted by himself, he couldn’t look very good when he showed off something he didn’t know.
However, Helena, who had a sense of crisis towards Illesis, did not think of such a simple thing.
Baren also noticed Helena’s atrocities and hardened her face.
Elesis, who agreed with Chris, also started eating.
Of course, her diet was not to be blamed in the slightest.
Seidran Royal Academy was a place where everything needed for nobles was taught, and Illesis was consistently ranked first in the academy.
On the other hand, Chris naturally showed manners by holding a tableware.
He wasn’t as skilled as Illesis, but he couldn’t believe he was a player.
Surprised by that appearance, Helena asked in a voice filled with despair.
“Bae, where did the Count learn etiquette? You are so outstanding that you can’t even compare to other aliens.”
“ah. that is… … .”
Chris, who inadvertently kept his manners so as not to be looked down upon by the count’s party, put on a puzzled expression.
Greetings and speaking skills can be considered as basic knowledge, but it seems that following complex dietary rules was a bit too much. At this point, I hesitated to answer because I couldn’t reveal the fact that I had studied at the royal school called Sade.
Then Illesis, who was next to him, smiled softly and defended him.
“I told you. Of course, I am not very good at it either.”
It was quite heinous to say such a thing while showing an infinitely close-to-perfect appearance.
Only then did the count question her origin, questioning her background.
“Um, by any chance, Miss Elesis, are you a noble from a foreign country?”
“ah. The introduction is late. My name is Elesis Elgrain, the eldest daughter of Baron Elgrain, a nobleman of the Seidran Kingdom.”
“aha… … .”
The Count then nodded, understanding her actions.
It is said that he is a baron with a high rank compared to himself, but the kingdom of Seidran is a much larger and stronger country than Basilonia.
So it would be foolish to take it for granted.
Besides, Illesis is a very good wizard.
At this point, the title of baron is of little value.
The really important thing is that she was born in a noble family, and as a consort of a noble family, she has a background and education that she is not ashamed of.
Upon learning that Illesis was of noble birth, the Count had now given up all hope.
No matter how proud Helena is of her daughter, it is impossible for her opponent to be like this.
On the other hand, Baren, who was waiting on the banquet guests, had a very complicated screening process.
Traditionally, women are said to be outsiders, but if that’s true, why would everyone risk their lives for an arranged marriage?
If he continued like this, it seemed that Vector’s new lord might end up going to Seidran.
However, the Count seemed to have already put his mind at ease, as if there was nothing he could do.
It’s hard to believe that even Helena, who was at least trustworthy, has a chance of winning.
After a rather long and awkward meal time, the new lord gave Count Gallien and his family a tour of the estate.
Baren, who had been away for a while, was contemplating a countermeasure with a pained expression.
Behind him, Illesis appeared silently.
Refusing to go for a walk, saying that she is not feeling well, she drinks black tea while keeping an eye on Varen.
Feeling a bit unfair, Baren asked her.
“Illesis. Why didn’t you tell me that you were the eldest daughter of Baron Elgrain?”
“why? Is there any problem?”
Illesis responds very brazenly and sets the teacup down on the table.
Judging by his twisted tone, it seems that he saw through Baren’s plans.
Chris had a dark eye for this, but she had a political sense because she was born in a noble family.
Baren seemed to be out of breath for a moment, but Illesis shook his head as if not to worry.
“I know what you’re thinking, don’t waste your time. I have no regrets about being a baron anyway. I would rather die than go back there.”
What on earth do they expect from parents who steal scholarships from their daughters?
In fact, bringing up the name of the baron earlier was a rather impulsive decision.
From the day Seidran left the kingdom, I decided to abandon the name Elgrain, but I’ve been devoured so far, so this should be fine.
Baren was dubious about Illesis’ words, but had a new hope in his heart.
Her tone showed obvious hostility towards the baron.
It is not enough to say that what Basilonia did to Chris was unconventional anyway.
Even if it’s a great country like Sayd, it won’t be easy to treat them similarly.
After completing all the calculations, Varen sighed in relief and wiped his chest.
A nobleman who is only a baron could not have this much land or power, so if the new lord only gave birth to a child, there would be no big problem.
If I give birth to a child and go to Seidran, the answer won’t come out… Judging from Illesis’ attitude, it didn’t seem like that. Besides, Seidran is far away and Basilonia is close, so if Chris leaves at least in the unlikely event, the territory can be confiscated based on the oath of allegiance.
Baren repeatedly lowered his head and soothed Illesis’ discomfort.
He, the lord’s agent, does nothing good because he hates Vector’s mistress.
“Excuse me. Please forgive the rudeness.”
“You’re doing a lot of excuses today. If you keep doing this, I will have a hard time.”
Touching the teacup with her fingers, she got up and left the room.
In the meantime, after returning from their walk, Chris and the Count were already preparing to part.
Originally, we should spend a little more time together for the sake of each other’s face, but Helena, whose pride was hurt, didn’t seem able to endure it.
Count Gallien and Chris parted gracefully after exchanging a few obvious words, such as asking to see each other often, and saying that they would come back later.
Chris, who had sent such an uncomfortable guest, sat down on a chair in the office, unbuttoning the top button of his stuffy formal dress.
“I’m exhausted because I’m constantly nervous. Better to cut it.”
“Thank you for your hard work.”
Tyrone, who had been fooling around in the office without meeting the Count, spoke in a halfhearted voice.
Soon after, Elesis comes in and catches her breath.
There were not a few servants and vassals wandering around the castle, so there was only an office and a bedroom to avoid being noticed by others.
Of course, even so, Baren entered the lord’s office without hesitation.
“Excellent hospitality beyond expectations. I didn’t know that the lord would be so knowledgeable about the etiquette of nobles.”
“thank you. But I don’t want to use it too much, so don’t do that next time.”
When Chris responded with a barbed attitude, Tyrone tried to change the mood.
“But at best you become a lord and go into the mines or treat guests. Is there anything more like a lord besides this?”
“What’s a lord’s job? Should I go down to the city and harass even the villagers?”
“There is a little business that the lord has to take care of himself.”
Baren did not miss the opportunity Tyrone had created and spoke quickly.
Then Chris swallowed and asked.
“What tasks do I have to handle myself?”
“yes. The knights of our territory are waiting for the ordination ceremony of the new owner, the lord.”
“A knight ordination ceremony? That’s right, there is such a thing. By the way, was there a knight in our estate?”
Upon receiving the new lord’s question, Baren smiled thinly and nodded.