The office fell into silence for a while.

It was very difficult to deal with the royal family, let alone the royal family.

‘Somehow, I feel like I’m going to become the rival of that 3rd prince.’

When I thought of Daria, who proposed to me and chased after me, I sighed.

The thought of becoming a rival of the imperial family is terrifying.

“Should I send it?”

– We couldn’t help it. I try to block it as much as I can, but his will is so strong.

He made excuses that were not excuses.

No matter what excuse he made, the conclusion was one.

In the future, the 3rd prince will make things bothersome.

“Once I know. I think we should discuss it too.”

The count finished the communication on behalf of me, who was stunned.

“Are you that annoyed?”

“A little, that’s right. I don’t have a good feeling for some reason.”

“Think good. It’s sure to be annoying, but at least when the 3rd prince is around there won’t be any raids.”

“Well… .”

That was right.

No matter how much they wanted Daria, no matter how out of step they were, they wouldn’t make a fuss even in the presence of the emperor’s child.

Rather, if you leave it alone, you leave it still.

‘Because the third prince might take her.’

That way, they don’t have to waste energy unnecessarily, so it can be seen as better.

What could be a better ending than that, since you don’t have to see pointless blood.

The only problem was that there was no such thing.

“I guess we’ll have to call Daria-nim and her retainers and have a meeting about this.”

He turns to me and asks if I will attend.

I was asking, but there was coercion to attend.

“I will attend.”

“good. You’ll have to take full responsibility for him when he comes anyway, so you’d better prepare a countermeasure in advance.”

I think so too.

I had a strong feeling that a collision with the 3rd prince would be inevitable.

“Call your vassals and Lady Daria.”

“Yes.”

The count ordered a full muster.

“Now that everyone is here, let’s start the meeting.”

The Count, who was sitting in the seat of honor, looked over the gathered vassals and then opened his mouth.

“In a week from now, we will be serving the third prince of the empire. A deadline hasn’t been set yet, but I’m guessing within a week. Give your opinion on how to do it.”

The Count’s words echoed.

“Ji, what did you just say?”

“Third Prince… ?”

“Didn’t I hear you wrong?”

At the words of the count, the vassals showed skepticism.

“Uh, why is he coming?”

Only Daria was frightened and reacted violently.

“The exact reason is not yet known.”

The Count did not say in front of his vassals that it was because of Daria.

It was obvious how the vassals would react if they found out that it was because of her.

“First of all, we need to prepare a lodging for him.”

“I will educate the butlers and maids so that they do not make mistakes.”

“I think we should crack down on the mouths of the people of the province.”

The vassals began to express their opinions one by one, and plans to deal with the third prince’s visit were quickly prepared.

“I need someone to take care of the 3rd prince during his stay… I’m thinking of letting Raymond do it, but what do you think?”

“That’s a good idea.”

“Considering that the 3rd prince is 16 years old, I think it would be best for the young master to take on the role.”

“Even the 3rd Prince would be comfortable if Master Raymond was by his side.”

The vassals said it was right and spit out the words quickly.

I looked at them and clicked my tongue.

What is the difference between being alone and being alone?

Unfortunately, I was of the same mind as them, so I couldn’t blame them.

“Then appoint Raymond as the person in charge, and the rest… .”

The meeting ended surprisingly quickly.

There was nothing to hold a meeting in the first place.

It was just simple things like cleaning and setting up accommodation.

The rest was to be supported by the royal family.

“Then let’s end the meeting. Oh, and would you like Daria to stay for a while? Raymond you too.”

“Yes.”

“All right.”

The vassals left the conference room like the ebb tide, leaving only me, the Count, and Daria in the conference room.

“I know that Daria-sama has a lot of questions.”

“Why the hell is he coming? No, it’s strange that you came here in the first place. Because the royal family has taken responsibility in the royal family.”

“Yes. I know. I have also been contacted by the Crown Prince regarding that.”

When she heard that the crown prince had contacted her, she kept her mouth shut.

Her eyes rolled, trying to grasp the situation.

“Your Highness also said that this is a unique case for the first time. Until now, there was no reason for the imperial family to visit a private estate like this.”

“Yes… .”

“You asked why the 3rd prince came to our estate.”

“… .”

“I think Daria-nim would have guessed that too.”

“ah… .”

At that, her eyes widened.

And then he got depressed and lowered his head.

“It’s because of me.”

“Yes. The reason why the 3rd prince is coming here is to meet Daria-sama.”

“… .”

Daria was speechless, unable to say anything.

I could see what she was thinking.

‘I caused harm again because of me’, ‘Can I stay here’, etc… It was clear that all sorts of negative thoughts were going on.

Otherwise, there was no reason to make such a sad face.

I wanted to leave it alone, but it was difficult to do so.

She looked so pitiful, but more than anything else, the eyes of the count staring at me caught me.

It was as if he was telling me to do something to comfort her.

“Why are you lowering your head again?”

“Yes… ?”

“I said. Daria has no reason to worry. Daria is part of our millennium. Isn’t it hard to blame yourself like that every time a problem arises?”

“sorry.”

“You don’t have to be sorry. The problem now is how to deal with the third prince.”

“You can’t kill me.”

“… I will not kill you.”

Daria returned her smile.

***

“So what happened to my request?”

“Ah, that… You can go now.”

“Then I will go.”

“… Are you going now?”

The Count looked back at me as if he were a little bewildered.

The Countess was busy right now.

Hearing that the 3rd prince was staying, everyone moved busily.

There were more things to prepare than at the banquet.

Now that the 3rd prince has arrived, we need to hold a banquet, even if it is simple, and we need to know in advance what he wants and prepare it.

In particular, in order to find the ingredients that the 3rd prince likes, he moved only there to buy ingredients.

It was embarrassing to hear that I didn’t even pay attention in a situation where even one person’s hand was desperately needed.

“What’s wrong?”

But I wasn’t the one to fall for it.

I didn’t want to waste my energy already.

All I have to do is deal with the third prince. I don’t want to do anything other than that.

Just the thought of dealing with the third prince made my head hurt.

“… no.”

“Then I will go.”

Since the story is over, there is no reason for me to stay any longer.

“Raina, are you following me?”

“Yes. Alice-sama said she was busy right now.”

“yes. what. Because it doesn’t matter.”

I got on the gate with Reina.

The wizard’s mana made the gate shine.

“for a moment!”

At that time, the mercenary king rushed in and blocked the operation of the gate.

The wizard frowned and turned to me.

After raising his hand to signal him to wait, he looked at the mercenary king approaching.

“Are you leaving now?”

“Yes.”

“I heard that the third prince will come here soon.”

“… Yes.”

“And that you will be in charge of the third prince.”

“… .”

Why do you have to poke the sore spot?

I know it well even if I don’t have to think about it.

I flinched for a moment, but I didn’t try to react and just watched him.

“That means you’ll be back soon.”

“I guess so.”

“Then you’re saying I don’t have to leave.”

“I guess so.”

“Are you indifferent to something?”

“So what is the business? I’m a bit busy.”

“Ah, I just wanted to make a report. I think I will have to go to the north for a while.”

“Yes. Bye.”

“Are you coming back?”

“Yes.”

“… .”

“… .”

Perhaps he was at a loss for words at my brief answer, but he shut his mouth.

For a while, he laughed.

“yes. That’s Raymond. I’ll be back in a week, so don’t worry too much.”

“All right.”

The Mercenary King waves his hand.

I gestured to the wizard, and the gate lit up again.

The vision reversed, and Reina, who came down from the gate, staggered to the corner and began to vomit.

“Wow!”

“Looks like you ate a lot.”

“Sorry, sorry… Woo-wook.”

I understand.

It was only natural that the body would reject the gate if it was not used to it.

Above all, she was not embarrassed because she had been like this before.

‘I didn’t.’

As I was patting her on the back, I saw two men and women approaching from a distance.

“Oh, Raymond. long time no see. How are you?”

Count Warrug approached with a very welcome smile.

“But there… Well.”

Coming closer, he noticed Rayna vomiting and stopped.

He scratches his cheek with a troubled face.

“This must be the first gate.”

“It could be.”

Most of the time, after the first ride, the second time is less, but for the sake of her face, she hid that fact.

“sorry. It’s fine now. This… I will take responsibility and clean it up.”

Reina, who came to her senses belatedly, wiped her mouth with her sleeve and bowed her head to Count Warrug.

He smiled like it was okay.

“People can be like that. And leave that alone. Because there is someone else who cleans it up.”

“no. I… !”

“You can’t make a customer do that. It’s okay, so don’t worry.”

“thank you.”

I calmed Reina, who couldn’t help feeling sorry, and answered instead.

“Miss Selina. how are you. I was worried when I sent it like that.”

“Yes. Thanks for your concern, I’m fine.”

She smiled and smiled.

Count Warrug came close to me and punched me in the back.

“Come on, don’t do that, let’s move. It sounds like you have a lot to say. Sit back and eat something.”

“Yes.”

“There are many things I want to say to you. There are many things I want to ask.”

“okay.”

Count Warrug ushered us into the drawing room.

“Don’t let me come in until I call for food.”

“Yes. We will crack down on it thoroughly.”

Perhaps because we knew in advance that we would be coming, the table was full of various foods.

It was to the point that I would feel full even if I ate only one bite of each type.

“ruler. Let’s talk while eating.”

“Thank you, I will eat.”

“The lady who came with you should also come and eat.”

“Oh, no. I am… .”

“Come and eat. Do not refuse.”

“Yes.”

Raina, who was standing behind me, cautiously approached and took a seat next to me.

Around the time I had filled my stomach with food, Earl Warrug opened his mouth.

“So you’re going to learn the sword from me?”

“Yes. Any help would be appreciated.”

“Why should I?”

“Yes?”

what is this again

I thought the count had said something beforehand, but his words were somehow strange.