189 . Strangely Shaped Rock Island 1
“T-th-that’s okay! I will thoroughly prepare! Set up the magic circle, wait for the stars to align, prepare magic stones, and siphon the magics from the ground!!Eloim Essaim, desu!! It’s a body-friendly spell that activates by taking the world’s magical power through preparations rather than my own vitality!! Of course, I will also chant theDiacutefirst!!!” (Mitsuha) (Note: Puyo puyo reference)
I desperately persuaded them!
And I brought them to a state where they could somehow hear the story!
I worked hard you know!!
“…so that’s why, if I prepared enough in advance, spend a reasonable amount of money to gather magic stones, spell charms, and other artifacts, and chose the day when the stars are aligned, I will completely recover just by resting in bed all day, there would be no adverse effects related to vitality or permanent damages…” (Mitsuha)
Count-sama and Iris-sama managed to calm down after listening my dubious explanation .
“…are you telling the truth…” (Count-sama)
“…you aren’t telling lies, are you…” (Iris-sama)
Uwaaah, they have no trust in me… tte, well, I guess it can’t be helped .
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I guess that’s because they believe that I will spare no effort if it’s for the country and the people, even if I have to pay the cost with my life .
Actually, I’m not that admirable of a child . If anything, I’m more like [Gorgeous Irene] or [Shibamura Mai] type of girl .
I will take any measure to achieve my goal, no matter what . To protect little girls, I will not hesitate to cut the bandit’s life . …ah, that one is normal, everyone would’ve done that . That’s obvious!
Well, anyway, I have to feign innocence here…
“Yes, of course! I will prepare everything with a single swoop! And be very careful not to damage the coast!” (Mitsuha)
Yeah, dropping a huge masses into the ocean near the shore will undoubtedly create a huge waves . No matter how shallow the area I chose, it’s not certain that it will not create waves at all .
Well, I’ll take proper measures to avoid it .
And I still have one thing to ask to Count-sama and Iris-sama .
“And there’s one more thing, I would like to ask Beatrice-chan to be the head of the company that will be established there…” (Mitsuha)
“Eh?”
“Eeeh?”
“ “Eeeeeehhh!!??” “
Count-sama and Iris-sama shouting in surprise with their eyes wide open .
…yeah, I guess it’s normal that they’re surprised…
Of course there’s a reason that I decided to ask Beatrice-chan for this role . …actually there are many reasons .
First of all, I’m busy all the time and would not have the time for it .
It should be a person of high-rank, so that it would be difficult for either the nobles or merchants to show overbearing attitudes, or to set up bribes, dirty trick, honey trap, etc .
It should be an intelligent person .
It should be a person who would never betray me and Bozes family .
… and [It should be Beatrice-chan] .
That’s all .
Well, only the last reason is actually enough .
The eldest son, Alexis-sama, became a viscount and received the territory next to mine . And the second son, Theodore, will be succeeding the Bozes Count house, so the whole family can live nearby .
…But what about Beatrice-chan?
Since she is an aristocratic born, her marriage age is quite early . It wouldn’t be strange if marriage talks come in as soon as she has her debut in social circles . And now the Bozes County is developing rapidly, it has been suggested that it may soon become a Marquessate .
And Beatrice-chan is the daughter of that house and known as the younger sister of Alexis-sama who is currently reputed as the coolest man in the social circle .
He protected me and the commander, Marquis Aiblinger, with himself as a shield . Thus, he became the cornerstone of the victory during the [Kingdom’s Absolute Defense], the battle with the Imperial Army and the Ancient Dragons, and the founder of a new noble family .
…yeah, Alexis-sama is pretty popular now…
It was good that his dream of wanting to be motivated by the girls was fulfilled…
Anyway back to the topic .
And Beatrice-chan is also known as a friend of viscountess Yamano, the [Himemiko of Thunder] .
…a cute, honest, intelligent, and lovely girl with bigheart .
Yup, there’s no doubt that there will be a lot of marriage talks coming in .
At this rate, she will be married off to somewhere in a 2 or 3 years . According to Japanese standards, she is still considered as a child though…
If she married of to a good family then it’s all good, but what if it’s a foul noble family who always pushing their status and position? What if it’s a pervert old man who connected to the Royal Family? What if it’s a black-hearted noble who just pretending to be a good person?
I don’t think Count-sama is the type of person who would sell his daughter in political marriage, but as a noble and as a lord, he has to protect his house, territory, and the folks no matter what . … Even if he knows that it would make his daughter unhappy .
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That is what a head of a noble family and a lord of a territory is .
No no no no no!!!
That’s not acceptable!!
…yeah, so let’s make it so that she can live where I, Count-sama, and Iris-sama can reach!!
For that, let’s give Beatrice-chan an important role and force her to take a groom instead!!
Fuha .
Fuhahahahaha!!!
And Beatrice-chan, Sabine-chan, Colette-chan, and Mitchan the second will be married before me!!
Fuhi .
Fuhihihihi!!
“…is it over?” (Count-sama)
“Eh? What is?” (Mitsuha)
“Delusion time” (Count-sama)
…urusai wa!
“…and, well, that’s why I want Beatrice-chan to do the job…” (Mitsuha)
Of course, the only reason I explained to Count-sama and Iris sama was the ostensible ones . For the actual reason, I will bring it to my grave . …I don’t want to go in anytime soon though .
“…I was wondering what you are going to say, but…” (Count-sama)
“Mitsuha, you…” (Iris-sama)
Ah, both Count-sama and Iris-sama put up an exasperated expression on their faces .
“ “You just want to keep Beatrice within your reach, don’t you?” “ (Bozes Couple)
As expected of couple, they’re perfectly matched!!
…and my true reason is completely exposed .
“Well, Mitsuha seems to have no other friend than Beatrice…” (Count-sama)
Eeeeeehh!!!
Count Bozes just launched a ridiculous insult!!
“I do have!!! Colette-chan, Sabine-chan… “ (Mitsuha)
Huh? That’s all?
“Is that it? Besides, Colette would be Mitsuha’s servant, and Her Highness Sabine is a royal . Neither of these can be called ordinary “friends”, right?” (Count-sama)
“Ugh…” (Mitsuha)
I thought that Count-sama might be reluctant to let Colette-chan go if I said that she can be my vassal candidate because she is talented, so I said [She’s my lifesaver, so I want to hire her to be my servant] .
During the orc subjugation, I explained to him that Colette-chan was tagging along because [She can return to her village after a long time and see her parents] . That’s why Count-sama thinks that the relationship between me and Colette is no more than that of a master and a servant rather than equal friends . …ugh, I can’t refute…
As for Sabine-chan, it can be treated as blasphemy if a mere emerging viscount treating her as a friend .
I can’t talk about Mitchan the second, and of course, Mitchan the first is also out of the question . And he will only recognize the Yamano family maid girl corps as servants .
The orphanage… no no, it’s unlikely that Count-sama would recognize them as my friends!
“……I am sorry!” (Count-sama)
“What are you apologizing for?” (Mitsuha)
Ah, I guess that’s right . I guess this is where I should feel sad .
But regardless of what Count-sama thinks, I do have friends and I don’t need to be depressed, yeah!
“…why are you suddenly putting that smug face?” (Count-sama)
…urusai wa!