What the Kingdom Has and Imperial Japan Doesnt [Part 3]

Right. Does Rose-sama know Joanna-sama? We heard from His Majesty that she was the Holy Maiden announced by the Church.

After chatting leisurely about light-hearted topics for some time, Emma inquired about the Holy Maiden, Joanna. Being chosen as Holy Maiden must have been more difficult and troublesome than being called a horny maiden. While thinking as such, Emma brought up the topic lightly, but the moment the name Joanna came out of her mouth everybody froze as an awkward silence filled the air.

Emma-chan dont let it discourage you. Its alright.

Emma-chaaan. Jadwi will always protect you, okay?

Not only Rose, but even Jadwiga started consoling Emma.

? No, um, uhh No worries(?)

Exactly as Jadwiga said! Emma-chan, please tell me immediately if youre being harassed at the academy. Or if someone bullies you at tea parties and evening parties, okay? High society has its dark and malicious side too Rather, now that the situation has become like this, I think you should take a leave of absence from school for a while

W-We cant take a break from school any longer than this!

That is not probable, William rose to his feet upon hearing Roses advice.

Eh? We cant take a break from school? Why not? Did anything special happen, William? George looked at his younger brother and asked in a carefree manner.

No, Nii-sama! A delay in Nii-samas studies is our biggest problem. Unlike me and Nee-sama, the future of Palace County depends on Nii-sama, you know?!

What are you being so relaxed about? Out of all of us, Nii-sama is the one who doesnt have the right to dilly-dally, okay! William threw a judgemental look at his older brother.

Why is it only me

Its tough being the eldest son George dropped his shoulders dejectedly.

Actually, I dont mind inheriting the Stuart title and land, you know? Grandmother said even a woman could be heir if she met the requirements Besides, if we judge this by the chance of passing Monster Science alone, mine is higher than Nii-samas

Seeing that George was too pitiful, Emma tried to console him.

If that happens, Palace will be drowned in insects!

The siblings shouted in sync.

But William must never be the lord. You know that, right? If Emma was a no go, the only option left would be William. But before they had to be reduced to that choice, Emma already declared this decisively once and for all.

Thats true.

George seconded Emmas opinion. Thinking about how Peita was pretty much a bum in their past life, they couldnt rest easy leaving a job with heavy responsibilities to him.

You two are so mean!

In the end, George could only work hard.

Fufufu, seeing as you are this energetic, it seems you are truly okay. But I really meant what I said earlier. Things are getting odd recently, so take care, okay? Everyone is on edge these days.

While laughing at the three siblings skit-like exchanges, Rose reminded again with more emphasis that they should be careful.

And what does Rose-sama mean by everyone is on edge?

William inquired carefully upon seeing Roses expression.

I believe you know how nobles will buy heaps of cotton during every annual social season, right? It seems that the price of cotton this year was a lot higher than the usual market price. Even so, the nobles still purchased it as usual because the Imperial merchants told them to. However

However?

Haahh

William softly urged the sighing Rose to continue.

However, that cotton was of inferior quality through and through. Almost all nobles in the Kingdom seem to have lost a lot of money.

They wanted to make money, but ended up putting a further strain on their already difficult financial situation.

Eh? If you receive inferior products, shouldnt you exchange them with the seller? Well, I think not checking the goods condition before buying them is a bit Its not really the wisest thing to do.

Emma-chan is right. But the Kingdom tends to not go against the Empire for some reason, even if the other party is only a merchant

The Head Church of the Kingdoms Church was in the Empire, and it had a considerable influence on the Kingdom people especially those who lived around the Royal Capital. Since childhood, the Church had instilled in them the idea that the Empire was a mighty country.