Chapter 24: The Frontier Counts Households Secret

The Frontier Count showed me his report full of determination, which made me want to pull back a little.

How comes these people can laugh after reading this report

Err, are you..all right with this?

I asked timidly.

Hehe, its all right. I think, grandson-in-law-dono, that youre misunderstanding the Frontier Counts Household a little bit.

The Frontier Count adjusted his posture and started explaining me, while deepening his smile.

Our Grun Empire, as you already know, is located at the tip of the continent, therefore we are surrounded by sea, but our Varnam Frontier Counts land is the only territory that has a border with other foreign countriesYouve already studied this, right?

He paused a little to sip some black tea.

And so we, the people from the Varnam Frontier Counts Household, have a few privileges. The first is that we are allowed to use black for our armys equipment. But its not simply about the black color, you know? We are the only ones allowed to use for our equipment the specialty product of our territory, the mineral so-called black iron.

The Frontier Count grinned broadly.

The fact that theyre allowed to monopolize this metal is not something of small significance.

From all the metals used in this world, black metal is the hardest and strongest metal against magic, so its used for armors and weapons, while mythril is used for ornaments. Their equipment sure uses the most supreme materials.

The empires support sure is extraordinary.

I muttered without even realizing.

Still, this is amazing, right? Theyre monopolizing such a valuable metal. Normally the empire would directly control the manufacture, being afraid of other clans and nobles rebelling against them.

Its because of his Majesty, the First Emperors imperial command.Well make the Varman Household the empires shield. The Varnam Household is the only one whos allowed to handle black iron with no exceptionshe decided.

Oh! I somehow feel that theres some back-story here.

Otherwise, the country would be in a complete state of chaos.

And then, theres another thing Its about the Varnam Frontier Counts Households affairs. This was also decided by his Majesty, the First Emperor through imperial command.

The First Emperor sure cared a lot about the Varnam Household. This is more than favorable treatment.

The Varnam Household will administrate the Frontier territory for eternity. In exchange, I appoint the Varnam Household to be the empires strongest weapon and shieldhe decided.

I stared at him involuntarily.

In.in short If youre strong, I can ignore the trivial things or something like this.

The Frontier Count, seemingly delighted, continued.

Thats why, once they dare to defy our military might, they must reap what they sowed.

Ha, hahaha, I see.

However, since those idiots in the imperial capital keep taking us lightly, this is good medicine for them.

Haha, Im happy youre enjoying yourself.The Varnam Household sure is scary.

Well, there are other things as well, but as long as you remember this its enough for now. You should just wait calmly, grandson-in-law-dono.

Thats right. Very soon youll be enjoying the party together with Bea. Zest, youll be very busy from now on.

Master..as I thought, you really are the refreshment in this family.

Im so happy youre a gentle papa.even though you sometimes switch to the Frontier Count mode.

This is all I wanted to tell you. You should go change your clothes now and then go see Bea. Because of that pig of a noble, she really is in a bad mood lately.

I was told that and made to leave the room.

The maids took me captive and started changing my clothes.

Was there really a need to leave me only in my underpants? Chief maid, look at them.

It seems that this very eye-catching, first-class, black military uniform that they made me wear is the Frontier Counts Households formal clothing.

Im completely treated as a family member now.

Well, this way they wont easily get rid of me, right?

No, I still have to be careful, otherwise the situationmight turn dangerous. I must not act rashly.

I finally arrived at the room the young lady was waiting in, with the maids guidance.

The young lady was not the only one waiting in this room, there were a few other ladies wearing formal dresses, accompanyingher.

Aaargh!..This will be bothersomeI greeted them without letting these thoughts show on my face.

Im sorry to disturb you. Bea, have I made you wait?

First, I talked to the young lady.

To suddenly ignore the main person in this room and go greet the other ladies that Ive only met for the first time, might turn into something ugly, so it was out of the question.

Hello, Zest-sama. Its not like Ive really waited for you, well have to stay together at tonights party after all.

Zest-sama! I wanted to see you so badly that I got impatient. However, since tonight well be able to be together all the time, I somehow managed to endure.

As always, the young ladys face was showing an array of unpleasant feelings, but lately Ive started to smile at this huge gap.

She really is cute..Huh? Am I being strange?

Bea? Im sorry I had to show you such an unpleasant sightearly today. Are you in a bad mood?

I kindly inquired while seizing her hand.

Its all right. For a daughter of a military family such an incident as this one is something very common.

Are you worried about me, I wonder? Haha, Zest-samais so kind.

The young lady answered while staring at me like I was her greatest enemy. However, she didnt retreat her hand.

Even so, it really is not unpleasant, shes so cute.

Watching this exchange, the other ladies started squealing.

Bea hided her blushing face behind her fan, but kept on vigilantly watching us through agap.

Oh right, these women were here too..I completely forgot.

After that, a seat next to the young lady was prepared for me and the women introduced themselves.

However, the information didnt really enter my headThe young lady sitting next to me kept on holding my hand without wanting them to part for this whole time.

Really now, this girl is way too cuteI fixed my eyes on her without realizing.

Seeing how we were acting, the other women were screamingkyaa kyaawhile jeering at us When did you start dating? How long have you been so charmed by each other? etc. etc.

It seems that be it on Earth, be it in another world, the ways of teasing others are basically the same.

These girls are all unmarried noble daughters, therefore they got motivated in order to find a suitable partner for themselves at tonights party. They really made a huge fuss about it.

Oh, it seemstheir aim of attack went astray. I looked at the young lady next to me.

Seemingly, shefeltmy eyes on her and she turned to look at me too.

Whats the matter?

What is it? Is there something wrong, Zest-sama?

This What is it? of hers was so damn cute, so I decided to tease her a bit.

I gently lowered my face to her ear.

I was thinking that you are very cute. I love you.

I whispered close to her ear.

The young ladys face was completely flushed.A very grim facial expression was a sure promise though.

.Me too.

Ill never let you go; Ill never let you go; Ill never let you go; Ill never let you go

Hiii! Her mind is sooo scary!!

So she is ayandere? Or is she atsundere? In any case, theres no problem. I can manage.

Ever though we were having such a good time, the party was to start soon.

Hence, the other ladies who were our guests had to leave the room early and go to the assembly hall. The young lady had to finish her dressing up, so I moved to another room and waited alone.

A lot of things happened after I came to this world, but it wasnt that bad after all.

Ive already got a very cute fiance, some status and power and if I dont make a huge mistake from now on, my lifeshould be rather peaceful.

I really did my best though. My masters training was an utter nightmare. It was hell.

I felt my eyes grow moist so I sipped some black tea, when I realized someone came for me.

Are you Lord Zest?.. The man who dueled my son.

This wise looking old man vigorously jumped into the room I was waiting in, and his action that made me yelp a little.

Translation: Nana

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