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Usually, there aren’t that many people in our manor. Although cultivation has been successful and people are slowly gathering around, it is still not that many compared to the center of the Great Dukedom.

Most of the people in the mansion were middle-aged or older women. Of course, they had no fighting ability at all.

But still, we felt safe in this mansion.

First of all, I have skills that are beyond ordinary.

In the past, I thought my swordsmanship skills were very poor, but as time goes by, my thoughts are changing a lot.

My strength was weak among the people of Delki City, but it is much stronger than that of an average person. I can compensate for my lack of swordsmanship skills with my strength.

In order to invade our mansion and kill everyone, you have to take me down first, and the only person who can do that is from Delkish.

But most of the people from Delkisi are in Delkisi. There is no reason to come here and attack us in the first place.

Moreover, Amelia, the owner of this mansion, was skilled enough in magic to be able to use it in real combat, and Adele and Diane, who were guests, were also skilled in swordsmanship.

Moreover, Becky, who is a ‘maid’, is a sword master.

Even if we were to return far from the manor, we would have to get through the fourteen giant wolves over two meters tall at the shoulder roaming around, the several bears that followed us from the royal capital, and the several wild beasts we brought here. Moreover, I will bring these wolves to Delki City. There was also a plan to increase the number of cubs by sending them out.

At first glance, this place looked like a peaceful local manor, but if you entered by mistake, you could end up in hell.

Of course, for the people living around it, it was an extremely peaceful place.

There was a bit of tension in the manor today.

The knights stood guard at regular intervals around the brick wall, which was shorter than a person’s height, surrounding the mansion. The symbols drawn on the knights’ chests did not belong to the kingdom.

There were troops circling that wall on horseback, and before they came in, they even asked Amelia to look around, saying that an important person was coming, and even had Amelia eat Kusari.

“… … I’m really sorry. I knew the troops were scheduled to arrive before I visited, but I didn’t know they would be this passionate. That passion turned out to be a nuisance, so if you’ve lost anything, I’ll compensate you several times over. ”

“I guess he wanted to attract the attention of the next emperor?”

“I guess so. It wasn’t that long ago that so many people came under me, so I couldn’t deal with it. I apologize again.”

At Amelia’s words, the crown prince lowered his head while sitting.

In fact, there is no need to go this far with an aristocratic perspective. People will be surprised if you just hold your head high and apologize with your mouth.

We were the only ones around here, and more than anything, the crown prince must have acted like that because he felt so sorry.

“No. I also think I reacted too coldly to guests from abroad.”

Amelia smiled and accepted the apology.

“So, this is the last time you visit here before you leave for the empire.”

“Up to now, I have learned in theory, so it is time to go to the place where I will rule and see things in person. His Majesty is still correcting me, but when I think about what happened when I was young, it would not be strange if my health suddenly deteriorated at any time.”

“Is that so.”

At Amelia’s words, the crown prince nodded and looked at me.

“Also, I was able to let Robo and his parents meet.”

I nodded at the prince’s words.

“Northern wolves have never been to really warm places. They may feel excessively hot, so cooling measures are essential.”

“I’m already thinking about it, but it seems that the island is warmer than ever before, even if you look across the entire kingdom. If your health deteriorates, you may have to be sent back to the north.”

“… … I think it is a much better decision than someone who just leaves you by your side and lets you die.”

“Well, Robo is a friend I’ve known for a long time. I can’t risk my life.”

I felt a little reassured by the prince’s words.

“If I become emperor, I won’t be able to come in person, but after I settle down in the empire, I want to make Lobo a lover. Still, I think I need to see my children for the rest of my life, but can you come later?”

“To do that, I have to take Sunrobo back to Delkisi. Is that okay?”

“Of course it’s okay. Northern wolves seem to have a very long lifespan. I’m prepared to not see them for a few years at most.”

Of course, it has now been revealed that the lifespan was due to my ability rather than the unique lifespan of the northern wolf, but there was no need to tell him that. In any case, it is important to the person raising it how long they can be together.

In fact, the squirrel that Amelia was raising at the moment was alive and well. The fact that the squirrel did not show any signs of aging after spending that much time clearly meant that other factors were at work.

“If Robo’s baby is born, I will be with you in the process of introducing it to the crown prince, just in case.”

“If you come to the empire, I will welcome you.”

“… … .”

Amelia glared at him immediately after hearing the prince’s words.

“… … I couldn’t attend their wedding, but—”

And the crown prince who received that gaze spoke to Amelia.

“—That doesn’t mean I haven’t heard any news at all. So don’t worry. No matter what, I won’t mess with the person in charge. ”

“Still, if Elsie goes to the empire, I will definitely accompany her.”

“That can’t be helped. Aren’t the original couple of one mind?”

Seeing me blushing at those words, the crown prince smiled bitterly.

“Actually, I can’t live alone forever. Still, since His Majesty the current emperor has no heir, both His Majesty himself and his subjects are very worried. I plan to make a companion someday, so it’s okay not to worry too much. But for now, I have no intention of doing so, so I’m just spending some time.”

“I’m glad you said that.”

Amelia exhaled softly and said.

I gently grabbed Amelia’s hand from under the table.

Amelia held my hand with strength, without changing her expression at all.

“… … If you’re going to catch it, you can just catch it outright. It’s not like I won’t notice if you catch it under the table.”

“No, that’s just politeness.”

I was a little embarrassed and answered that way, and the crown prince shrugged his shoulders.

“… … .”

For a moment, the only sound was the sound of tea cups clattering in the room.

“It’s a couplet.”

Did you still remember?

“Ah, you don’t have to worry. Today is not the day. In fact, since I became crown prince, I guess I’ve missed opportunities. I’m confident in my skills, but that doesn’t mean there’s no chance of me losing to you. Anyone who has seen Delkisi’s skills with their own eyes may not know, but most people will just think that ‘the crown prince lost to the baron’s daughter.’”

At those words, I slightly relaxed my shoulders.

“But still,”

But the prince’s words were not over.

“Someday, when a lot of time passes and we become worn out and have almost no feelings left, we can become perfect friends.”

The crown prince spoke in a relaxed voice while touching the teacup.

“If I become emperor and consolidate my power to the point that even if I lose to someone personally, there will not be any rumors going around, then.”

The crown prince’s gaze, which had been facing downwards, turned towards Ina.

“At that time, will I be able to have the remaining two spars with an open mind?”

Although it was only for a moment, the timid expression of the crown prince as a child appeared on his face.

I was lost in thought for a moment, then looked towards Amelia.

Amelia shrugged as if leaving it to me.

“… … Of course, if you want to use up all three times.”

I slowly opened my mouth.

“First of all, once the crown prince—that is, the person called the emperor must defeat me at that time.”

The crown prince seemed relieved by my answer, and smiled briefly.

“Well, there will be a lot of time left until then, so I’ll try my best.”

So, that day, my wife and I became friends with the next emperor.

*

After that, the crown prince had a brief conversation about the current situation and heard an explanation about the seeds grown in our region—

“Ah, yes.”

Just before heading back, after getting on top of the Robo, he looked back at us and said,

“I had a brief chat with my younger brother before I came here, and he seems to be planning to visit here soon. If you come, I hope you will understand me with a broad mind even if I am a little rude. Of course, if you pass by the road, you will have a sparring match. There’s no problem with that either.”

“… … Crown Prince, why are you telling me such important information so late?”

The crown prince, who heard Amelia’s grumbling, shrugged his shoulders.

“Well, this is goodbye for a while. I hope we can meet again in the near future.”

“Yes, the crown prince, please stay healthy too.”

The crown prince smiled sincerely at my answer.

Then I turned around and moved forward without hesitation.

Probably, it would be the same even if he became emperor.

I secretly prayed that the future of the crown prince, Anievan, would be bright.