Chapter 101: The Style of the Dukes Household

Wheres that stupid Albert!?

In the reception room-nya, your excellency!

Ufufu, take care, my dear.

After I promised Katalina that I would buy her an expensive blouse, and brushed Beas hair with all I got, I rushed out into the corridor.

Toto was sitting on my shoulderShe plays the role of the overseer.

But its not like I would tease that junky sister or something, would I..?

Albert, you idiot, what did you..

When I stepped inside the reception room, a fairly chaotic scene unfolded to me.

Sister, I will take responsibility. Let me marry you and take care of you!

God..To take a break from Godbut I was still too inexperienced. But now that it came to this, I will start the fire again with water! And then, the rain will transform into a muddy stream and return to the sea. I must receive Gods divine protection no matter what! We mustnt wait!

I didnt understand a thing.

I tried to sort the situation out.

The sister was sitting on the sofa with her clothes ravaged; she was hiding her exposed chest. Albert was kneeling down in front of her, proposing.

In spite of everything, I still dont get it.

Albert..please explain..

A maid brought some clothes and I asked the sister to go change.

As one would expect, I couldnt leave a half-naked woman in that state. Besides, if Bea were to see this, other unnecessary problems would occur.

Yes, your excellency.The sister came to meet you. She brought a letter for your excellency.

Okay, its all clear until now.

However, because the sister was very concerned about her chest, I demanded an explanation. I asked her about what she was hiding in there.

Then?

The sister did nothing but mutter things I couldnt understand..Like, a sister who talks in the name of God would never deceive the man!..

What did you do then?

I suddenly took off her clothes to check whether she..was hiding something.

..I see.

This sure is a problematic situation

Most likely.that junky sister was keeping something at her chest, and Albert wanted to know what.

She explained it in her own language but Albert misunderstood her.

The sisters God talk was probably a bad choice.

Albert revealed this God obsessed sisters pure and innocent body to the worldor something like that.

And after you stripped her, you felt responsible.right? It cant be helped that you suspected her. But shes that sister, you knowIm sure there were other means to do this.

I dont

know how to answer this.

You know, this strictness of your is a virtue, but you should learn to choose your methods according to your opponent. Youre a noble, you have to learn how to use people, all right?

.Yes.

Why didnt you use the maids unit?

.Please forgive me for acting rashly.

Albert rubbed his head against the floor.

Dear me! Hes such a helpless guy.

Leave the rest to me. You go report the details to Bea, and tell her to come here.

But

Its okay, so go. Ill do something about this. If you feel responsible, just return the favor on the battlefield.

..As you wish!

I saw Albert off and drank some black tea.

What should I do?..I cant find a solution.

I tried to hide my stomach pain through drinking tea, as I waited for the sisters return.

Zest-sama, I heard about everything that happened. What will you do?

I cant really blame Albert for thisI must cleverly think of a compromise plan.

Bea came to me, making a worried expression.

Its true that when Albert became suspicious of her, he wasnt mistaken in his conduct.

He wasnt mistaken, but he wasnt precisely right either. This was the problem.

Still, Albert is my cute, trusted servant1.I want to save him.

But this sister is the next Pope, so itll be problematic if we dont agree upon something.

I kept on worrying about this, when the sister entered the room, her clothes changed.

It seems that she is wearing Beas clothes.Her chest is hollow, but Im not allowed to look at that.

Your excellency, thank you for your concern.

Dont say that. It is I who should apologize to you. SisterAm I too arrogant if I want to live by Gods benevolence?

The sister sat on the sofa and, after she corrected her posture, she informed me.

To live by Gods benevolence is not evil. As a tree needs the earth, the water chases after the sea. To say nothing of an act of worrying about your neighbor and wishing for blessings upon another person, this is too in accordance with Gods will.

(Dad, is this junky verbally impaired?)

The junky sister smiled sweetly.

I see. I dont really get it, but it seems to be working.

This incident with Albert, was precisely conducted by his concern for me. In short, it was as you said, sister,An act of wishing for blessings upon another person. Will God forgive this?

Fufufu, God will forgive it. I am inexperienced and imperfect. And since I am imperfect, asking the other person to be perfect would be a wrong reasoning from my part.

(!?Dad, I finally understood what the junky is trying to say!)

..It was the first time I admired her as a sister.

Youre a wonderful person, arent you, sister! Your speech is a piece of junk though.

Besides, Toto, will you be a little quiet? Dad is trying his best not to laugh here.

To your mercy, sister.and to Gods teachings, I offer my sincere gratitude and respect.

Sister, you have my gratitude and respect too..

We lowered our heads and the sister responded with a kind smile.

No, I too didnt have enough self-control and ended up talking in the name of GodPlease forgive my inexperience.

The sister made a praying pose, bringing her hands together in front of her inexperienced chest.

I looked in that direction by mistake but Bea still pinched me.

.Women understand mens looks.

(Dad, do you like her chest? Do you like them hollow?)

Stop it! Bea is looking at me with a terrible expression, so please stop it!

After all, I solved the problem quite cheaply; it only costed me a custom-made bra and some priestess clothes as presents for the sister.

If she were to marry Albert, I wouldve been suspected of rebelling and a war mightve started..

I saw the sister off; she looked extremely pleased with herself.

She ended up with a custom-made spirit bra, not a mass-produced item..I kind of feel bad for the dwarves, but it cant be helped.

I returned to my room, thinking about getting some rest, only to see Albert on the floor, waiting in a kneeling position.

You idiot! How long are you planning to stay like that? Dont worry about the past. And dont do it again. Thats all there is to it.

Hes right. Whats done is done. Next time do it better.

I will never forget your kind words!

Yes, this is goodIm quite the kind master.

Albert was shedding tears as he lowered his head, at which point Bea said to him, wearing a kind smile.

Albert, you have two more times left!

(Two more times! Im looking forward to it!)

.Two more times?

Albert and I looked blankly at the two girls; we certainly heard them say that.

Our house only allows for three mistakes. Thats why, you have only two left, right?

What happens if theres a..fourth time?

Albert and I harmonized at which Bea informed us, as she puton a Frontier Count-like smile.

The fourth time, you will take a walk in a faaar away and hiiiiiigh above place. Thats how things were in the Frontier Counts Household.Do you disagree, Zest-sama?

(Woaaa, this looks like fun, Mom!)

This is no good.Albert begged me with his eyes to refuse Beas proposal.

This is a truly wonderful idea! Let our Dukes Household do the same.

As you.wish, your excellencies

Its not bad that he managed to say this, while his feet trembled violently..I cant oppose her and you know it.

Sorry Albertand good luck.

Compared to a few moments ago, Alberts never ending cry had a different meaning now.