Published at 5th of July 2023 06:17:16 AM

The Head Gardener and the Haughty Boy

SimplicityWeb Novel [ ]September 16, 20223 Minutes

[Hows the new kid doing, Zen?]

I am currently visiting the garden which is mainly managed by the head gardener, Zen. Seems like he isnt fascinated by my question though as his face crumples.

[Greetings, Calis-sama. The only thing I can say bout that kid is that he sure got guts but he got a little bit of a filthy mouth.] (Zen)

[Thank goodness. Id be really lost if he called it quits that early.] (Calis)

[Damn old foggers] (Orange)

*Bonk!*

Thats the sound coming from Zens knuckles as it lands on Oranges temple.

[Ive already told you to do something about that vulgar manner of talking, didnt I, ya dope?] (Zen)

[We wont have this conversation if things are just that simple.] (Orange)

[Goodness sake Youre a tough nut to crack huh.] (Zen)

*Smirk* (Calis)

Heh. Thats what you get for getting me an old fogger.

[Lets get back to the topic. Zen, do you think this kid would be up to the task once you retired?] (Calis)

[There should be no problems.] (Zen)

[What the? Youre retiring already, old man!?] (Orange)

[Yeah. Didnt I tell yah?] (Zen)

Zen averts his gaze from the kids glare though as if a bit ashamed.

[Yeah, it aint gonna happen either today or tomorrow. At the very least, I aint gonna leave until you become someone proper.] (Zen)

[Wouldnt it be nice to retire and enjoy the days with your grandkids and wife? To be honest, Id be envious of such a life.] (Calis)

[I believe Calis-sama doesnt need anything else as long as you have the duchess and the young lady.] (Zen)

[Thats true.] (Calis)

In fact, for me, happiness is almost synonymous with those two. Even if there comes a day that I have to hand Laurel over to someone else, I shall do so for her to reach her happiness. Still aint sure if its Prince Seryu though. Considering the new flag he triggered the day prior. I dont even have an idea how Laurel will react once she takes notice of it. Shes pretty observant after all. Chances are that Mefi could be the princes concubine but that doesnt really sit well with me. Not at all. Its not that I am against harem but Id hate the thought of my daughter being someones one of many options. In the worst case scenario, Id just have to swallow it if thats what it takes for Laurel to be happy.

If, by some chance, talks with Laurels engagement with Seryu has to finally stop for Seryu wants to be engaged instead with Mefi, that would significantly alter Seryus fate (route). Laurel isnt actually interested in Seryu-sama as far as I can see and Seryus admiration towards Laurel isnt that deep yet so there definitely exists such a possibility. The future is already uncertain at this point and I could only prepare myself.

[Now then, best of luck and may you become someone proper, Orange-kun.] (Calis)

[Stop with the kun Ol- please] (Orange)

[Oh, wow. Thats a good start.] (Calis)

As expected, Zens disciplinary fist works out well as a remedy. There really are kids that would be easier to teach with their bodies rather than speak. And Orange seems to fit into that category.

Now that Im done checking up on Orange, lets go deeper into the garden and grab a few flowers myself. Flowers are really needed when you are about to meet with your soul mate. Im about to see Sasha after all.

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