6

Usually, when appointing officials, only aristocrats are selected, and their qualifications are verified by taking tests at regular intervals.

In fact, as a direct official under the king, many nobles considered him honorable, and he was able to receive a large salary and treatment appropriate to it.

That’s why the competition rate was high, and some nobles gave up a long time to pass the bureaucratic exam.

Calz Regard passed the central bureaucratic examination at the age of 21, and has been handling clerical work as a third-class palace administrator so far.

When entering the palace, you can meet many nobles, and in rare cases, you can also meet the king or direct royal family.

As time goes by, you naturally get along with them, and in the process, you form a network and influence.

Shion knew that fact, so he tried to use Calz’s connections.

“What is it?”

“It is an herb. It is quite rare, and little known to the public.”

It was a herb that even pharmacists did not know the use of.

The herb was difficult to obtain, and even if I tried to use it as a medicine, the effect did not come out.

It was necessary to obtain the herb in a pile and find the right one, and only through a specific manufacturing method could the proper efficacy be obtained.

“… It’s not like drugs, is it? If that’s the case, I can’t save you.”

“It’s not a drug. I’m not even trying to write it in a bad place. If in doubt, you can check for yourself.”

“yes? What is the name of the herb?”

“Limpy Decina. It is not a dangerous herb. I would like you to check it out and get it in large quantities. I will cover the cost of that with my own money.”

After Shion came to this world, she tried to save Lymphi Dekina from time to time.

However, it was not easy to obtain, and it was not possible to investigate the entire area of the Alain Kingdom with only one’s own power.

Perhaps, if it was Kalz, he could use his personal connections to find someone who owns the Lymphy Decina.

“In bulk? Isn’t that dangerous?”

“no. If you don’t believe me, why don’t you ask the pharmacist?”

“Hmm…”

Calz, immersed in his thoughts, steps forward first.

Normally, Shion lived quietly in the mansion, and often covered her face when meeting people.

I didn’t have a goal to do anything in particular, and I didn’t even get close to alcohol and gambling while enjoying reading and walking.

Unlike him, Shion now was not enough to accept marriage with the young lady, so he showed a cool-headed and proactive side.

“Zion.”

“Yes, brother.”

“You’re not really trying to do anything, are you?”

“I will not use it for bad things. Then there will be only one answer.”

“… spend it for good?”

“Yes. It should be used for good things. It’s written for me, isn’t it a good thing?”

In order to use that demonic sword, he had to consume Lymphi Decina.

Of course, there were other things to be obtained, and if you were to get them individually, you would have to spend a lot of money.

However, wouldn’t even that be a little easier if we used the wealth and reputation of the Marquis Regard family?

“Can I see how you write?”

“Yes. it’s okay. Because I’m going to eat it anyway.”

“Oh yeah?”

Only then did Caltz feel relieved and remember the name of the herb.

He was perfectly adapted to the duties of an administrator and made friends with some royalty and nobles.

I don’t know how rare the Limpy Decina is, but anyone with a connection to them would save it somehow.

‘What are you going to do with that? I don’t understand.’

* * *

Residence of the Duke of Adelaira, first floor hall.

Shion entered the mansion with the servants.

The servants put down their heavy luggage and left the mansion.

The butler and maids in the hall on the first floor bowed at the same time and bowed.

“Welcome. How have you been?”

Yenid welcomed him and approached Shion.

Shion lightly bowed his head and answered politely.

“Yes. Thanks for caring.”

“The head of the household was away first because of business. He asked me to tell him he was sorry.”

“it’s okay. Since he is the owner of the Adelaira family, he must be busy.”

Shion takes a formal look inside the mansion.

It certainly looked more splendid than the mansion of the Marquis of Reggiard, and I wondered if even the garden or courtyard outside was spacious.

The knights and soldiers guarding the main gate seemed well trained, and even the number of maids and servants seemed more numerous.

Wouldn’t this be inferior to the royal palace?

“Everyone except me and Hanette were out, so no one came out. I’m so sorry.”

“Since you are a member of the duchy, you must have a lot of things to do.”

Shion suppresses the desire to be sarcastic and adjusts his tone.

As the head of household had to maintain power while managing personal connections, of course there were many people he had to meet.

However, the children of the head of the family had plenty of time and received pocket money, so playing itself was work.

Perhaps they would have accepted even their engagement to Hannette as normal.

“… Where is Sister Hanette?”

When the word sister came out, the butler and the ladies-in-waiting took their positions again, startled.

It was a fairly friendly and soft title, but I thought it was a bit excessive.

“Hanet is sleeping. That… I think I slept a little longer because I was tired.”

Yenid looks at Shion with a shy smile.

Originally, I should have woken him up and put him in this place.

However, Hannette stubbornly refused, and even locked the door and did not come out of the room.

Of course, you could open it with a key and forcefully wake it up, but I reluctantly gave up because the mansion was becoming cluttered.

“The more beautiful a woman is, the longer she sleeps, right? I guess that makes sense.”

“…?”

Yenid was taken aback by the unexpected answer, but he did not show it.

His eyes were clear enough to be sarcastic, and he seemed quite serious.

Above all, he would not uselessly make fun of himself in front of himself.

“When a man leaves the house, the woman must keep it. Just being at home is something I’m thankful for. Don’t Sister Hanette have times when she’s tired too?”

“That… it is. Thank you for being considerate.”

The butler and the ladies-in-waiting eavesdrop on the conversation while being immersed in questions.

I didn’t expect that Shion would praise Hanette for her rude behavior.

Wouldn’t it be possible to show such behavior only if you really like Hanette?

“I’ll see Hanet-sister later. Where is my room?”

“Ah, let me guide you.”

Yenid led the way up the stairs, and Shion immediately followed.

Butlers and maids silently pursued them, and maids appeared out of nowhere and carried Zion’s burdens.

“… Have you become very close with Hanette? Even if there are some ugly parts, I hope you understand. Even though he looks like that, he has a soft and gentle heart.”

“I know. Maybe he’s hiding in his room because he’s embarrassed to see me.”

Shion calmly made up the words, but acknowledged the words.

Harnette acted like an idiot, but did not harm anyone.

He knew full well that lying and accumulating money was wrong and that it would bring down the family’s name.

But there was no other way, and he endured guilt and reluctantly hid his true face.

“oh. Was Harnette shy on engagement day? It didn’t look like that.”

“I think I am exaggerating because I am embarrassed. Or maybe there are other reasons.”

Shion would be staying at the mansion of the Duke of Adelaira for the duration of the engagement.

Until Harnette ran away, they needed to show that they were close to each other.

That way, the Reggierd family would have a little more advantage even if they were wrong, and the marriage could be broken off without fail.

“is that so? I didn’t know that Hannett had that side.”

“I’m thinking of making an effort to get closer. You can’t be ashamed of each other at a wedding, can you?”

“That’s right. I am thinking deeply.”

Yenid, immersed in his thoughts, adjusts to Shion.

Contrary to expectations, Shion was showing a favorable attitude toward Hanette.

After the engagement ceremony, Hanette only went to and from the bar and gambling house, but never met Shion separately.

It felt as if one side was pushing one-sidedly.

‘I can’t believe Hanette…’

Yenid was strolling through the corridors and stopped in front of the door.

I wasn’t sure yet, but it wasn’t impossible.

It was something to be delighted with from his point of view, and wouldn’t Robbins feel a little relieved after hearing this news?

“This room. The head of the family gave me a nice room. There’s also a harness in the next room.”

“Oh, is that so? I have to say thank you to the head of the household.”

“hehehehe… I’ll tell you that instead. The key is here.”

Yenid gives Shion the key and shows a satisfied smile.

If she left it like this, Shion could naturally enter Hannett’s room.

Of course, they had only had an engagement ceremony so far, but since the wedding was scheduled, it was not wrong to go to and from each other’s rooms.

Wouldn’t it be possible to conclude the marriage for sure if he committed the night shift instead?

“If you need anything, just tell me. Even if you tell the butler or the lady-in-waiting, they will solve it right away.”

“Thank you for caring me. Can I ask you a few questions before you leave?”

“As much as you like. What are you curious about?”

“I know this has already been said, but let me ask you one more time. I want to be free to move before the wedding. You may come back late or leave early. Are you okay?”

“Ah, the head of the household also allowed that part. But he said he didn’t want anything controversial to happen.”

“That won’t happen. We are getting married, so I can’t cause any problems.”

Of course, Shion had finished negotiating with Freed about this, and Robens and Yenid should have already known about it.

However, trivial details are quickly forgotten after a short period of time, so I had to give a definite answer when I had the opportunity.

If the fault is caught later, it will affect not only himself, but also the family of the Marquis of Regiard.

“Aside from that, I want to know what I need to pay attention to and the rules in the mansion. If you tell me about your family members, I will refer to them.”

“oh. I’m meticulous. I can’t even do that.”

“I’m in the position where I live, so be careful in advance…”

“Haam… why are you so noisy?”

From the next room a woman appeared in her nightgown.

Her orange hair was disheveled, and her eyes were half-closed.

Yenid is shocked and cannot bear to say anything.

“yes? why do you…”

Hannett tilts her head upon discovering Shion.

Then he seemed to think for a moment, and then he realized something.

It was as if he had heard in his sleep that Shion Regard was coming.

“My head is up. Those clothes aren’t bad either.”

“… damn.”

Hannette blushed and hurried into the room.

Shion watched him quietly, then burst into laughter.

‘What you’re doing is cute. Interesting fiancée.’