Chapter 123: A Sudden Notice

Hoho, grandson-in-law-dono.. I never thought that I would fly into the sky at such an old age.

Urm..Sorry for the trouble..

A few hours after Albert departed, he returned with the Frontier Count on the back of the dragon.

In midair, if you fly in a straight line, you can travel unthinkably fast.

These pets are rather useful, arent they?

So, the reason you called for me is to discuss the elves matter, right?

As expected from the Frontier Count, hes quick to understand things.

I made a sign with my hand and the maids left the room.

Only Suu and Iand the Frontier Count were left.

Albert went to train with the dragons; this was perfect since hes not suited for such discussions.

Suu, grandson-in-law-donois going to extend his influence in the country of elves too. This way, the Frontier Counts Household alone wont be able to stop him anymore.

The Frontier Count held his cup in a hand and said, at which Suu declared with a clear voice.

I am masters steward. Please talk to my master first, before talking to me. And another thing..No matter if youre the Frontier Count, in case you harm my masteryou wont be able to return anymore. Please be careful.

Hoo, you intend to threaten me? You lass.

The Frontier Count released his magical power in a clear attempt to intimidate Suu, but she didnt draw back.

In this tense atmosphere, they stared at each other.

Can you even get rid of me?

If my brother, the black knights and the maids unit attack together, we can win. Since returning to our domain is too troublesome, well deal with you right here. Only Sonia-samaand Lamia-samawill be left..But theres a high possibility that those two would be on masters side, so something will come out of it.

Fufufu, Im glad that the Frontier Count is having fun.

Hohoho, you passed. Crushing every single threat against your master is the very basics. At this point, you can probably finish me off.

Thank you for your guidance.

The Frontier Count withdrew his magical power and started to laugh.

Suu laughed as well as she prepared another round of tea.

Yes, this was a test.

After I saw this, I can feel at ease and leave things to you. Grandson-in-law-dono, you dont have to worry about anything while youre in the elves country. You will make a lot of progress.

The Frontier Count said and smiled, a dark smile that I havent seen in a long time..

And so, our lovely meeting full of smiles ended.

What was already decidedwas that I would accompany prince Mars and go to the elves country.

We felt too uneasy to leave everything in prince Mars hands.

In this case, it was best if I would go with him.

Another job away from home, huh?..Ill be so lonely.

I drank some tea, lamenting my solitude.

The Frontier Count said that he wanted to see Bea, so he left in a hurry towards her room.

Oh dear! Hes such a foolish old geezer

I casually looked at the window and my eyes met Alberts.

Hm? This is the third floor, isnt it?

I rubbed my eyes and looked again but I saw nothing.

I let out a sigh of relief but then my eyes met Alberts again.

I opened the window and checked what was going on outside

Ooh, he jumped.

Lord Albert is first. He jumped up to the third floor.

Im next! Im next!

Fuhahaha, Ill spring you up with my tail as much as you want!

The black knights were having fun with a dragon.

..Yeah, do whatever you want.

I closed the window quietly and pretended I havent seen anything.

I decided to use my free time and deal with some letters.

I started with greeting letters from the nobles, and for some reason I even found a petition for exterminating a band of thieves.

Im not a Jack of all trades, you know? Dont request such things from a duke

Still, its been a while since I last took my time and did paperwork.

Sometimes enjoying a peaceful day is such a good thing.

Though, the problem is we only have peaceful days once in a while.

As if responding to my intercranial retort, I heard a violent knocking on my door.

Ma-ma-ma-ma-master! This is very serious!!

Suu jumped in the room, her facial expression transformed.

Calm down. Did more dragons arrive or something? How many are they now?

I sipped some tea as I scolded the flustered Suu.

Really now, these guys never behave like nobles..

Madam collapsed because of a bleeding!!

Fuuuuu..

I spurt out the tea, which covered Suu in apoisonousmist.

Ooh, grandson-in-law-dono! Use your healing magic! No, wipe the bloodAah, Bea..

Madam, fight! Youll get over this with fighting spirit!

Do-do-do-do-doctor? Wheres the doctor? Ah, his excellency the duke is here, so its all right!

When I arrived at Beas room, what was happening there was a scene from Hell.

Bea lay down on the bed, surrounded by worried people.

Everyone was upset.

What happened? Did anyone hurt BeaAlbert, did you kill the criminal?

No, she suddenly collapsed. We dont know the cause..maybe a drug or some sort of spell!

I was also present and I didnt sense any magical power. Maybe it was a drug.

(Dad, Mom is! Mom is!!)

Toto cried and shouted and the Frontier Count was red with anger.

Albert made arrangements to gather all the black knights, his tail fluffy but rigid.

I approached Bea in order to heal her, but she tried hard to squeeze out some words, as she suffered in pain.

Uh.uuugh, Ze-Zest-sama.

Bea, your wound is superficial! Its all right, Ill definitely save you!!

I held her hand firmly and told her, but she informed me, her face drenched in cold sweat.

ImIm giving birth. Please call my mother.

Shes giving birth?.She said shes giving birth!?

De..delivery?! Someone, someone call the baby!!!!

Ooh, a baby. Summon a baby!!

Oi! Someone bring a baby here!! Use the dragons!

Master, how old should this baby be?

For some reason, this confused gang was preparing to try to abduct a baby.

This chaotic place settled down by the actions of a single person.

You idiots! Listen up! All men leave the room right now!! I brought the midwife. Leave the rest to us and wait outside, kneeling down on the corridor or something!!!!

Mother Lamia slapped us, and we went out, kneeling down on the corridor.

I never imagined that I would live the day when the Frontier Count and I knelt down together in aseizapositionIt was a premiere..