episode_0314

“Isn’t this being too forceful?”

“A good example?”

It was a great mercy just not to deal with all the noble forces that supported the prince in the first place on charges of treason. Moreover, you won’t have everyone write the same memorandum. Although it is neutral, several provisions are changed as long as it is slightly more in favor of the prince. There will be no demand to return 50% to the national treasury, and the military will only be mobilized in case of war with the devil.

“The Viscount just played a role in inciting lower-ranking nobles according to the prince’s wishes. Although he actively supported the prince… … I didn’t know the inside story, so I stopped here.”

Moreover, as the days go by, the number of people who obediently put their seal on the memorandum without even bothering to fold it will increase. Then, I am comfortable and they are also comfortable.

“So where are we going now?”

“Do you remember the keyboard marquis?”

“Keyboard Marquis?”

“The shiny-haired Marquis who was flirting with Kelly at the party.”

“Ah.”

I remember Eline because she was right next to me at that time. Marquis Zapan was also a member of the imperial faction.

“We will move to the territory right next door.”

“Is that territory where that uncle is?”

“The territory of the Marquis of Japan.”

Hargenon Territory. It is also where the Marquis of Japan resides as a permanent residence… … .

“At the same time, it’s my hometown.”

“That’s right. Daron, you used to send money to Hargenon territory sometimes.”

Their eyes sparkle and they become interested when they hear the words “my hometown.” It’s my hometown… … It was originally a bit far away, it created a weakness for no reason, and for various reasons, I couldn’t go there until now. I was busy walking around here and there… … .

“I’d like to go see my parents after a long time.”

“Father, parents?”

Eline was startled and suddenly summoned a mirror with magic and started smoothing her face.

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Hargenon territory ruled by Marquis Zapan. It wasn’t that big. Additionally, it was a relatively underdeveloped area compared to the capital of the empire. Still, I like this place.

“I always liked quiet places like this.”

“Really? I’ve never lived in a country like this before.”

Why did I leave my hometown? Of course, it was to make money. Well, even though I left my hometown, I was an ordinary imperial soldier.

“It would have been better if I had come earlier.”

“You were busy in many ways.”

“That’s right.”

If you think back to before returning. My hometown was also invaded by the devil. What is the result… … Of course annihilated. I wasn’t the one who stayed by my parents’ side. Since I was at the front line, I was sobbing when I heard the news.

So I was afraid.

From the time I became a soldier until the war… … For many years, I have never been able to go down to my hometown. In order to earn money, I struggled to force my broken body to move.

“Are you there?”

“Huh?”

As I pass the trail, the village comes into view. To be honest, I’m a little confused about the path. I feel like I lost my memories of this village about ten years ago. Still, as it was the village where I spent my childhood, I was eventually able to revive my memories. On the way to my house, Eline looked around as if the space I was staying in was fascinating.

We didn’t want to make a fuss, so we dressed like travelers. Still, I can feel people glancing at Eline, perhaps because of her pretty appearance.

anyway… … As I walk further along the country road through several rice fields, I slowly see my house. I feel a little more at ease. I hated being poor, but after all, hometown is hometown.

however.

“Daron. It’s so noisy, isn’t it?”

It was just as Eline said. There are many people in front of my house. Among them were my father and mother. It seems like something annoying happened before I even had a chance to hang out with the two of you for the first time in a while.

“No! Does that make sense?”

My father wanted to raise his voice and argue with him about something. In front of them, a man who appeared to be an official of the estate was sitting with his back turned and not listening.

“Isn’t it much higher than last month?”

“Uh huh. It is used for the territory of Hargenon. It all comes back, so don’t be a waste of it.”

Is it a fiefdom tax? Here in Hargenon, taxes are paid every month. In particular, the land tax here was quite expensive. However, if my father raises his voice like that, it seems like it has gone up a lot in just a few years.

“Moreover, you are also taking my son’s share, who does not even live here. What are we supposed to eat for a living?”

“Hmm. I know that the son is constantly sending money. So, I have to pay my son’s share as well.”

“Elderly!”

In terms of age, there is not much difference in age between my father and the official, but I am in a position where I have to appeal to my father’s emotions by calling him in such a high regard.

“Anyway, I said it. Heung!”

He snorted and turned around. Heading towards the next house. My father and mother were looking at the tax bill with devastated faces.

… … If it were my natural personality, I would have just thrown my fist in that situation, but I didn’t want to show my rough side in front of my parents. In the first place… … It was very sad to be reunited in such an ambiguous situation.

“Mother, father.”

“Huh?”

I call the two people who are about to go back inside. Even though I look quite different from before, they recognize me as their child at a glance.

“Da, is it Daron?”

“Daron.”

“I went on vacation.”

I smiled brightly and hugged them both tightly.

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The house was quite simple. There was only the necessary furniture and the space inside was small. Still, it is a very warm space. I had many conversations with my father and mother. I haven’t revealed yet that I am a warrior and have become a noble. My parents told me that even if I did well, I would still be a soldier, so I just wondered how I was doing… … They were just worried, such as whether it would be difficult to grow in the Empire.

“Father. Has the tax gone up a lot?”

“Ha. Don’t even talk. The lord recently increased the land tax significantly, saying he was preparing for war.”

Of course, the lord of this place is the Marquis Japan. We’ll meet soon anyway, so see you then.

“Did you receive the money I sent you?”

I sent money regularly on a monthly basis. After becoming a knight and a nobleman, I had plenty of money to spare, but I spent a certain amount as before so as not to attract attention.

“Money? When did you do that?”

“… … .”

What the fuck?

“I would have sent you money every month.”

What is this?

My father looked like he was saying something stupid.

“Didn’t you say that it would be difficult to live in the empire on a soldier’s salary, so you wouldn’t be able to send money until you were completely settled?”

Someone must have intercepted it in the middle.

“Daron. this… … .”

My father seemed to have noticed, too, and seemed quite angry. Aside from the fact that money is a waste of money, it makes my blood boil to think that someone has taken the money that my son earned through his hard work.

“Don’t worry. I will solve it.”

“How do you solve it?”

I just smiled brightly. How did we meet again, and I hated seeing my father get so upset on my behalf? In any case, all you have to do is find the culprit through reverse investigation and destroy him. While we were talking for a while, my mother brought me the food she had prepared with great difficulty.

“I’m sorry. If I had known you would come, I would have prepared something more delicious.”

“No, mother.”

Squeaky wooden chair. And a table narrower than the work desk in my mansion. Still, when I was young, we would gather at this table and have a delicious meal and talk. Even though the dry bread and cold milk in front of me may seem a bit inadequate, this moment is quite meaningful to me.

“Did you get the milk from next door?”

“Yes. I had to give him money to bring it, but when I told him my son was here, he just gave it to me.”

“I should at least say thank you later.”

But I’m more worried about Eline than I am. Although he is not a nobleman, he is an archmage who was born into a fairly ordinary family, was told he was a genius from a young age, and received various support.

“Daron.”

“Yes.”

“Now, let’s talk slowly. Who is this beautiful woman?”

I wouldn’t know it if my son came, but it was quite awkward because a beautiful woman I had never seen before was here. My father cleared his throat and finally asked about Eline.

“Ah, that… … I am.”

Eline didn’t even have time to pay attention to the food in front of her. Maybe it’s because it’s in front of my parents, but they look very nervous.

“I am Da-ron’s… … .”

“This is my girl.”

My mother kept muttering, “Oh, my God,” she was very surprised. My father also looks a little surprised. what… … It will probably be a series of surprises. Not only did the ordinary son come with some muscle and a more dignified personality, he also brought a woman. It must be something to be proud of as a parent.

“L, it’s called Elinne. Please take care of me, father and mother.”

Elin jumped up from the chair and lowered her head. These are the people who gave birth to the man I love. Besides, I have to live with him someday. Meanwhile, even if the clothes are plain, they cannot hide the breasts. The father especially had an expression on his face that said, ‘I can’t believe this is what my son likes.’ Although he is a little tall, his chest has tremendous fighting power. Anyway, my mother just thinks of Eline as a daughter-in-law.

“Fish oil, it’s so pretty.”

“Thank you, mother.”

“Thank you. For dating Daron.”

“No. I am grateful.”

“It seems like only yesterday that Daron declared that he would never date this woman and left for the empire… … .”

“Ah… … Haha.”

Eline feels like she understands what her mother is saying now. Charlotte and I were childhood friends, and I know everything about what happened. Was it like that? Women don’t trust me anymore! Did you go around shouting, Anyway, it has become a thing of the past.

“That’s why I’m so thankful to Miss Elline for loving our Daron.”

“Yes. Hehehe”

Eline is just upset because her future father-in-law and mother-in-law are already looking at her favorably.

“Daron, you must not forget your love for Eline. Don’t turn your eyes to other women.”

Well, that might be difficult.