Future
After the announcement of the engagement between me and Alexia and company were over, we were led to the conference room that’s within the Royal Palace. The ones gathered here are the King; the Beast King; the Pope, the respective kings; Alexia, Ferris, Caro, and me. Furthermore, there are Alene-sensei and Madam Eliza. It seems the two of them are Sieg and Elise’s stand-in. Along with Eclat, who won’t move from the top of my head.
It seems everybody else is standing by in a different room. Well, it’s probably fine since Mei-chan and the others, who are seeing the inside of the Royal Palace for the first time, are frolicking. Helen and the others are also around after all.
And then when the King confirms that everybody has taken a seat, he starts talking.
“Firstly, you guys have been a great help in the goblin case. If Lei and the others weren’t around, not just the Baron’s, the territories in the vicinity would have probably become a wreck as well”
The King who says and bows. I was surprised by the sudden occurrence. It’s troubling if he bows to me that easily.
“Your Highness Raymond, please raise your head! It was a coincidence; we were just at the Baron Territory by chance”
He raised his head when I say that in a panic.
“Indeed. Even if I say any more than this, the back and forth will just continue. Leaving that aside, let us talk about the matters from now on, shall we”
“The matters from now on, is it?”
I ask the King back, and the King nods.
“Yes. First, about you, the result of the discussion with Margrave Runwalker is that we will probably have you make a separate Runwalker House from the Margrave Runwalker House after you graduate the academy”
“That is well…….”
An unexpected subject came up. If I have to make a new one instead of succeeding Sieg, then don’t I have to do various things. I place my hands on the black tea that’s placed before my eyes, about to drink it.
“After that, we will have you create a country”
“Buuuuuuu!”
“Kyaa!”
“Kyuii!”
In response to the unbelievable words, I ended up spitting out the black tea that I held in my mouth. Alexia, who was sitting beside me, was surprised, and it ended up showering Eclat, who had moved onto my laps. Sorry, Eclat. I take out a towel from my Item Ring and wipe Eclat. The Beast King and the Pope are laughing too much.
“Gehoo, Gehoo. ……what is that about, I wonder?”
“My apologies to you, but it is for my sons’ sake”
The King makes an even more apologetic look than when he was talking about the goblin incident.
“As you also know, it is going to be Albert who will succeed me. But, there are also some nobles who are trying to put Alex up. Their relationships are neither good nor bad.
In the middle of that, you, who are engaged with Alexia, appeared. If you are engaged to just Alexia, then the nobles will probably not say anything either, but if over there, you’re also engaged to the princesses of the ally countries, Worvest and Arcadia, what do you think will happen?”
“……will they perhaps try to put me up?”
“I suppose it cannot be definitively said that there won’t be anyone who will do that. Regarding your combat prowess, you’re undisputedly competent. Since the nobles know about the goblin incident.
Regarding politics as well, there will also probably be people who think that, rather than Albert or Alex succeeding the throne, won’t it be better if you did? Since your good relationships with Worvest and Arcadia, will make for an even more stable cornerstone”
It’s because I’m engaged to Ferris and Caro huh. It’s true that if I think about it like that, it’s impossible to carry on being an ordinary noble huh.
“Additionally, Lady Helen, who’s more talented than Albert and who’s well-versed in politics, is by your side; you’re also Headmaster Sylphid ‘s disciple. On top of that, I was also surprised when I heard about it, but you also have that child who’s on your laps”
“Kyui?”
Perhaps Eclat understood that she’s being talked about, she looked in the King’s direction and tilted her head. I pat the head of such Eclat. Indeed, just listening to that, the nobles will probably lift me up regardless of my intentions. Furthermore, if the people get involved as well, it might turn into an internal strife. However…….
“Otou-sama. The subject is too abrupt. Isn’t it futile to talk about such things to Lei, who’s still a student. I understand that Onii-samas are worried, but Otou-sama doesn’t intend to step down yet either, right? I think it won’t be too late even if we leave that conversation until after he graduates”
“……yes. Indeed, I was too hasty. My apologies, Lei. Leave what we talked about just now in the back of your mind”
……no no no! Isn’t that impossible! I’m going to end up being conscious of it if I’m told something like that!
“Ah, if that’s the case, what will happen to the Margrave Runwalker House?”
It may not seem like it, but I am the Margrave Runwalker House’s successor. I’ve been given quite a bit of freedom and almost forgot about it though. I say that and the King looks in Alene-sensei and Madam Eliza’s direction.
“It appears that Sieg will let Vont succeed”
“Huh? Vont-aniue and not Marco-aniue?”
It should be the eldest son, Marco, who is the next to succeed if something were to happen to me by any chance, and yet why did it become the youngest brother, Vont? As I question and ask about it, Madam Eliza answers.
“It’s because Marco withdrew”
“Eh?”
“He said,『I have neither the right nor the talent to succeed the territory. That’s why I will yield the inheritance to Vont. I shall become the shield that protects the people with these muscles!』. Haa, although it’s great that his character is fixed, a problem popped up somewhere else”
Madam Eliza facepalms as she’s saying such things, but her face can’t hide that she’s happy. Well, it’s because Marco, who was that selfish, became someone who says something like that. Nevertheless, he likes muscles too much, doesn’t he. After all, it seems that even in the academy, he’s secretly creating a Muscles Adoration Club.
“Although Sieg also found it hard to say, he admitted that in terms of talent, Vont is probably better than Marco. He says that’s why you don’t have to worry about the March’s matters. ‘Do whatever you want’, is a message from Sieg”
Alene-sensei, who looks in my direction and says. Whatever I want huh. Although my mind is currently filled with the war’s matters and the Demon Race’s matters, it might be good to think about it after those things settle down. It looks like they’ll wait for me until I graduate after all.
“If you start your own country then we shall help out as well”
“Oops, it’s unfair for just Beast King to get a headstart. Arcadia will naturally help out as well”
“Because of my fault, I have burdened you with an unreasonable responsibility. I will naturally help out as well. My son”
Each of them looks in my direction and smiles at me.
“We’ll naturally help as well”
and Alexia and the others smile at me as well. It’s reassuring if everybody is around.
“Kyuu Kyuru!”
Eclat flaps her wings like she’s saying, ‘I’m around too!’. Of course, I didn’t forget about you.
Even if the Kings say that they’ll help me, building a country is more complicated than words can express. However, it’s a chance that’s hard to come by. Although I’ll end up receiving everybody’s help, I guess I’ll try aiming for it.
“Kyuruu! Kyururu!”
……what are you getting excited about, Eclat. Here, I’ll play with you so calm down.
