episode_0169

“Then thank you for your hard work.”

““Yes.””

When Arina selected the managers she was interested in and entrusted them with separate tasks to manage the territory, they accepted the work without hesitation and returned to their posts.

However, Arina, who was left alone, held the guidebook within the territory that had been carefully selected and let out a faint sigh as if she was not satisfied.

“My mother’s empty space is quite large.”

What Arina presented was a temporary organizational chart, not a standard organizational chart.

That meant that the territory would be returned to its still incomplete state and it would take more time until then.

“After. It was difficult at first, whether it was attending the symposium or governing the territory, but I thought I learned a lot from being by my mother’s side.”

The reality was much different.

How to get a feel for each territory, what are the characteristics or conditions of each territory, and what projects have a high degree of development by understanding the situation or conditions.

Arina had been preparing and learning how to figure out each step and how to prepare, but actually putting it into practice on her own was a different story.

First, it is not a territory that has already been thoroughly investigated, but a new territory that requires understanding of the internal situation.

There was no lack of information when ruling the territory in Bagland with my mother. The situation within the territory, the conditions of the residents, the environment, the geography, and other aspects that were already known could be found out by just reading a few books and reports.

However, this is not the case for territories determined within the scope of the symposium test.

Everything was new information. From their perspective as they welcomed the new lord, not many people had enough knowledge to explain in detail, and from Arina’s perspective as the lord, it felt as if a transparent wall had been created.

Not only that, even though I had researched the territory in advance, there was so much I needed to know that my hands were so busy just organizing it and organizing the agenda.

Second, you need to collect information about the new territory, select people, and build an internal organization chart.

When I ruled the territory belonging to the Duchy of Bagland with my mother, there were many familiar faces, and I knew well their level of competency and what they were suitable for, so it was not difficult to distribute personnel appropriately.

But these are people I am seeing for the first time.

The level of education of the territory residents varies, and the amount of knowledge varies significantly depending on the age and age as well as the gender. Even after reading the profiles of each of them, I had no idea which of them he would appoint as a manager and place next to him in charge of managing this territory.

It seemed that proper selection of this part would be possible only after some time had passed.

Accidents don’t happen.

However, it becomes clear that there is a lack of competency.

Feeling her mother’s absence so greatly meant that Arina still had a long way to go.

“…The good news is that the people in my territory follow me well.”

Although they will not be able to start working immediately until the scope and depth of knowledge and the distribution of personnel based on age and experience are reestablished, it is good news that local residents are following suit.

At least there will never be a case of disobeying an order or pushing someone out because the atmosphere becomes hostile.

“…”

Arina looks at the calendar.

The first week is already over.

As time passes, it is time to gather at the conference hall and prepare for the next parking lot.

When I thought that I wasn’t the only one going through the same thing until then, I immediately furrowed my brows.

“Phew. Karsein guy, why did you do something like that and put me through so much trouble?”

What is the best?

Not only did he not have a good reputation within the territory, but he was in a situation where he could not do anything since he was in charge of a territory that he had ruined in the past.

Even he, who had a good reputation in his territory, was faced with an awkward situation.

At this point, when the organization chart has not even been completed, what happens if the lord even has a bad rating?

It would be obvious.

It would have been fortunate if there had been no backlash, let alone an organizational chart.

However, even after several days, there is no sign of the letter arriving. Even though there was a warning in advance.

Arina didn’t like Karssein’s personality the most.

If you step out on a topic that you can’t do anything about and the problem gets bigger, shouldn’t someone else have to take care of it?

Even then, unable to come to his senses, he becomes stubborn and even escalates the matter.

In those cases, they even make excuses that they didn’t do anything wrong.

‘Of course, it’s not really his fault…’

Even that happened a few times recently.

The past record was too spectacular to use as a basis for this.

Anyway, it will be the same this time too.

Unable to accept the limitations of his capabilities, he presumptuously ended up accepting Shatren from the lowest position.

This is a guy who only chooses things that are really annoying.

“I told Claire, but I have to visit sometime.”

Arina sighed and went back to work.

Now is a busy time where you need to finish your own work first.

It was later that Karssein’s mental state was corrected.

***

‘There it is.’

Gorgeous pink hair.

Claire’s pink hair, which had a radiance as if it were gold, could be recognized at a glance even from a distance.

However, as the imperial knight said as a thank you, Claire did not seem that fierce.

-I didn’t have anything to say while I was waiting.

Claire, who waited for me for two hours, didn’t say anything to me.

It’s surprising.

With Claire’s personality, it’s not surprising that she comes to me right away and nags me, asking me what on earth I’m doing and wasting my time on.

It seemed like she was staying still because of the symposium’s rules, but in reality, Claire was just sipping tea with her legs crossed.

‘I don’t know why I came, but there’s nothing I can do about it.’

▶As a reward for the hidden episode, the meeting with Claire was successful.◀

▶You must complete the conversation with Claire to the end.◀

I was in a position where I had to do what I was told to do.

– Rumble.

“It’s Mom!”

When the chair she accidentally hit while opening the door fell down, Claire was startled and shook her shoulders.

“True. Why are you surprised by something like this?”

“Surprise, you knock! I thought a ghost was visiting me!”

“Someday you’ll come to my room and come back to me all of a sudden?”

“You are Mr…”

Claire’s eyebrows fluttered, and then she blew out her breath and made her bangs float up.

It’s a miracle. I never thought the second child would act like he was holding back.

I guess this makes sense.

I said, sitting down on the sofa with relief.

“What brought you here?”

Since the business was that he had come to see me anyway, he didn’t hesitate to get to the point.

Then Claire got angry, got up, and started slapping my body with her palms.

“I came to see if you were doing well! Why!”

“No, if you’re asking, you’re asking. Why are you beating me up?”

“Tell me about your current situation, huh? I know how your name is called in Chatrene, so wouldn’t you be worried if you stayed like that without saying anything?”

“Huh. Worries are freezing… Ouch!”

“There is nothing I can’t say. To my sister.”

I thought he was hitting it a bit gently earlier, but this time he pinched it really well!

Then, little by little, the strength in my hands is released.

“…Where is Flora?”

“Why are you asking me that?”

When Claire reacted so harshly, her eyes widened.

“Didn’t Flora come to visit you?”

“I had to find it.”

“But? Then you’ll be staying here.”

“Why should I come and talk to you? I went back not long after.”

“You went back…?”

“The reason the little boy liked coming to Chatelaine was because he could play and eat delicious fruits every day. I don’t feel that way now, should I stay?”

Claire urgently grabbed my shoulder as if something was strange.

“That can’t be possible… You really went back alone?”

“What?”

“Unni Youngji is far from you, so I came to pick you up. But, you went back first… That can’t be possible, right? Then where is Flora?”

When I heard those words, a strong feeling ran down my spine.

‘No way… like back then?’

Feeling anxious, I immediately checked the status window.

If the episode had changed, the change would have been visible to my eyes.

But fortunately, I didn’t see any warning signs like that before my eyes.

Instead of the main episode starting, only the hidden episode window appears.

At this point, when the main episode’s turning point has not even started yet, there would be no other variables.

‘okay. There is no reason for Flora’s threat to act as a dead trigger at this time in the first place.’

So then why did this situation occur?

“, first of all… where did it go? Can’t you tell me where you went?”

As Claire was so anxious, another voice came from behind.

“Lady Flora is here.”

A familiar voice from somewhere.

I was relieved to hear her voice.

On the other hand, Claire, who turned her head in that direction as soon as she heard someone else’s voice, seemed to be heartbroken.

“Flora!”

“Shh. You cannot raise your voice loudly.”

“…Yes?”

“You fell asleep because you were tired from crying.”

Flora was sleeping soundly on Harnier’s back.

As she said, there were traces of tears left on Flora’s face.

“How did this… happen? Lady Harnier.”

“Hmm… I’m not sure about that part either. Because Lady Flora didn’t explain it properly.”

“…Is that so.”

Claire let out a heavy sigh with a solemn expression.

Then he looked at Flora in silence for a long time.

After a while, when the mood returned to calming down, Claire herself carried Flora on her back. I guess the business is here. It seems that the way to end the conversation with Claire was to ask about Flora’s whereabouts.

“True. Carcein.”

“Why.”

“…No. I just won’t say anything.”

“What?”

“I don’t know! I forgot!”

He said he wouldn’t say anything and forgot.

He has a real personality. I can’t figure it out.

‘okay. good. go.’

I think it would be easier on my part if you go quickly.

…But when I think about it that way, a comment comes to mind.

“I’ll treat you well, so just wait until week 1!”

After saying that, Claire closed the carriage window again.

Even if you don’t say that, I’ll take care of it, so please go…

Soon the carriage leaves.

The message that said it was his reward disappeared, and only then was I able to turn around with peace of mind.

“Hmm. Looks like you didn’t sleep well again?”

“…Ah.”

It’s not time to feel safe yet.