Chapter 2: Part 4

While Abitos chief was perplexed by the feudal lords sudden visit, he welcomed him with the best smile he could and ordered a lad to make preparations for their hospitality immediately.

No, theres no need.

Sateriasis raised his hands to emphasize that he didnt want to trouble them with it.

It is my fault for not informing you beforehand. I apologize for burdening you.

What? But then, why have you suddenly visited us today?

Grasping the state of the territory is one of the duties of the feudal lord. Since inheriting my fathers positions, I havent acted as lord. Its about time I had done so, I think.

Really? Thats nice of you.

The old village chief gave more of a smile than before.

While alive, the previous lord Duke Ilotte would visit our village directly about once a year to listen to our opinions on things like tax rates and disaster preparedness. Just once when you were young, your father had brought you along here, Lord Sateriasis. Do you remember?

Ah. I believe so.

Sateriasis didnt remember but he decided to go along with the village chiefs story.

During that time, you were very much a prettyboy, sweeping away* women both young and old. Now that youre so handsome, the late Duke Ilotte would surely be proud Im sorry about your father.

Then, the village chief began talking in length about stories he remembered about Duke Ilotte.

Sateriasis wanted to look around the appropriate area for Mikulia but the village chief wasnt letting him get away.

An hour passed.

Beside him, I.R. made a huge yawn.

Good grief He rambles. Im going on ahead.

Once she told Sateriasis, the red cat ran off somewhere.

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*The expression in this context appears to not literally mean he swept them off their feet, but that his appearance swooned them.