Chapter 32: To the Northern Fief (Otou-samas POV)

When I contacted Earl Neville, he happily agreed. This was the house where Claire was raised. They are simple folk and love people. That was how it was at that fief. However, he couldnt decide whether or not to give permission on the task I wanted Luke to do.

Furthermore, I couldnt receive permission easily from the supervision department to visit Earl Nevilles fief. The supervision department is responsible for the management of the barrier. That is to say, they always monitor the magic stones to ensure that it still has enough magic power, and manage when it needs to be refilled.

Marquis Albans, the memory of you going out last time without permission, and returning just barely before the 10 days were over, is still fresh in my mind. And you want to leave the Royal Capital again for 10 days? I cant let you do that.

That was the supervision departments view.

Is this really something you should be saying to me? I made it back here in 10 days despite my daughter being kidnapped.

All I can say is that Im sorry about that. What we want to say is that you should keep in mind about protecting the people as part of the Four Marquises.

Thats why I submitted a report stating that I would return in 10 days.

Furthermore, you want to take the Lisburn heir with you. We would be at a loss if something were to happen to both heirs.

I see. So you wouldnt worry so much if we had reserved heirs. Im tired of listening to you!

My sarcasm got through to him, and he fell silent.

This blasted stubborn old man.

Receiving permission is only a formality. You dont have any reason to hold me back as long as I dont violate the pact of the Four Marquises. If you overly manage us like this, then I might just thoughtlessly stay for more than 10 days.

You cant be serious!?

Alright?

The first people to be troubled, if something

were

to happen to the Four Marquises, is the supervision department.

Ill be back in 10 days. I already submitted the report for this. Youre the one who is stopping me with meaning