Chapter 39 - If It's for Someone Else
At last, we’re at the base of the sixth and final apostle.
Teacher, you’ve omitted everything from the start.
“The town of Noe Tsukasa Leos, the last apostle …… the following is omitted.”
I’m more interested in something else.
“Teacher. Is the special test you mentioned when we were leaving …… already finished?”
I don’t know what kind of apostle certification test it is because I’m not using my powers.
I’m sure I’ll be fine.
The criteria for diagnosing an apostle is power.
The teacher smiled meaningfully.
“Yeah, I’ll tell you when we get out of this town.”
The mourning woman Silvana, looked curious.
“Hmm? What are you hiding?”
The teacher made a dumbfounded face.
“I’ll tell you when we leave town.”
Milva looked a little sad.
“Then we’ll get a place to stay, make the pilgrimage tomorrow and be done with it ……”
The mourning woman Silvana, raised her fist to the sky.
“Then let’s make a lot of noise tonight!”
You’re always making noise, aren’t you?
“I understand. But don’t drink too much.”
Am I their guardian or something to say something like this?
As soon as I finished, Milva grabbed me by the arm and pulled me towards the inn.
“Then, Al, when we get to the inn, let’s take a look around the town together.”
After that …… we became more than friends but less than lovers, and her nickname became “Mil”.
If we’re acting close out in the open, it’s hard for the mourning woman Silvana to get into our head.
“I guess so. Then let’s go.”
The mourning woman, Silvana, glared at us with fierce eyes.
“There’s just something about it that …… makes me uncomfortable. When I see people flirting.”
The teacher got a similar look in her eyes.
“Getting a lover on a pilgrimage …… He’s not even an apostle, but they’re too quick.”
You guys should get married.
Somewhere far away from me.
◆◇◆◇◆
We were sitting down for dinner after a night date of sightseeing in the city.
When the two hydras were about to run amok at the party of madness, Mil gave them a smile.
They went quiet for a moment.
Long live the ranking order.
I thanked her as I walked into my shared room, which was now completely fixed.
“Really …… thanks for the help. If those two runs amok, it’s going to get tiresome.”
When we got to know each other well, she told me not to act out my tone.
She knows that I usually act polite, so she pushes me to talk normally when we are alone.
Mil looked annoyed.
“I don’t want to get caught up in that tangled web of drinking.”
We laughed at each other, and then Mil put her index finger to her mouth, which was the signal to cast the audio blocking spell.
“Is Al really going to develop the Ravenna region once the pilgrimage is over?”
The Ravenna region development plan that I was considering from the start.
The current territory was transferred here by Papan due to the previous lord’s downfall.
The Ravenna region is like a peninsula separated by mountains.
There is a vast forest there, untouched by the state or aristocrats.
It’s a kind of enclave, and although it’s named Ravenna Region …… it’s not under the influence of the government.
It is possible to travel through the mountains, so it has become a refuge for refugees.
It was allocated by merging the territories of two aristocratic houses that were sold, so the maintenance of the Ravenna region has been postponed due to the difficulty in adjusting the interests of the administrative districts.
Even if the security there is poor, it is safe because it is isolated by the mountains and the sea.
It’s an enclave that takes a lot of time to manage.
Even if you try to develop it from scratch, it’s not worth it because of the insecure people who have fled there.
A small aristocratic family tried to subjugate the area in the past, but failed and it has since become a dangerous area.
Some people thought it would be easier to forcefully subjugate the area by force, but the risk and return were not worth it.
When the territory was changed, the number of territories increased significantly, but since the development of these territories was assumed, the royal family demanded it.
The royal family’s goal is to distract the power of the Scala family through development.
They want to weaken our military power by having our knights die in battle, and weaken our economic power through development.
And if a rebellion breaks out, they will be rich.
Even if they don’t go so far as to take down the Scala family, they can kick down the small and medium nobles.
The Ravenna region, which has become such a minefield, is Mil’s destination.
I told her I was going to be in charge of development there.
Geopolitically, with the mountainous heartland behind, the bay and the choke point, there is a location for a potential metropolis.
The dream is expanding.
And we’re going to try a different approach than the traditional conquest.
“That’s the plan. I think we can manage that.”
“Indeed, it would be a relief to have Al as our lord.”
No matter how well they are hidden, it is still a dangerous region. You can’t protect your village if it’s too far away.
“I’ll make the town big enough that people won’t be able to touch it, and then you can come to me.”
Mil froze for a moment.
Then her face turned mischievous.
But her eyes were serious and her cheeks were a little red.
Oh, I didn’t mean it that way, but ……
“Is that a …… proposal by any chance?”
I was about to say, “No, no,” but my words stopped.
I saw the look of anticipation on Mil’s face, and I didn’t want to dismiss it as a misunderstanding.
It was one of the few times in this world that an ally would say something like this.
If it were a normal relationship, it wouldn’t be taken so seriously.
Let’s follow our intuition.
The words came out so smoothly that I was surprised myself.
“That’s how it is.”
Mil’s face turned bright red and she stiffened.
And then she turned her head to the side.
“When you say something like that so casually …… it makes me think that maybe you’re playing with me!”
“No, I don’t mean that at all ……”
In the first place, you are making an enemy of the world.
If that’s the case, then I can protect her close by.
I don’t dislike Mill, and I think that’s okay.
Mill turned to me and let out a deep breath.
“Hah …… I get it. I know I sound strange, but I have a …… pretty troublesome personality, you know. I’m not going to allow that to be a joke now. Elves are spiteful, after all.”
“I wouldn’t have said it in the first place if I had to retract it or cover it up.”
Mil looked down in embarrassment, but then she seemed to realize something and looked up anxiously.
“But, is it okay for a human lord to have an elf wife?”
Oh, so you’re worried about that.
I smiled at her as if to tell her not to worry.
“Actually, I’m planning to build a town where all races are welcome.”
“What?”
“The only condition for becoming a resident is to abide by the town’s rules. Race is irrelevant. There will be no hierarchy based on race.”
“You’re talking about something outrageous again …… We’ve never had a country like that before. A mix of different races, it’s like an apostle’s harem.”
It’s not a country, though, it’s meant to be semi-autonomous.
“The fact that the Lords are taking the initiative should be convincing.”
Puzzled, Mil shook her head strongly.
“Oh, God …… One of these days my jaw is going to come off, so you have to heal me properly.”
“I can’t heal you, kid. Get used to it.”
I suddenly remembered Kiara and compared the two of them in my mind.
“I wonder if Mil would get along with my sister. You have the same roots, so I think you’d hit it off.”
Mil thought for a moment when he heard the word “sister,” but then she immediately smiled.
“Your sister, huh …… I’m looking forward to meeting her.”
“She doesn’t have any friends that she get along with. I’ve been worried about that.”
“She has a lot going on.”
“Yeah, you’ll have to ask her yourself.”
Mil paused for a moment to think.
“So, how long do I have to wait for you to come and get me? I don’t want to meet you again …… and find out you’ve become a grandfather.”
“That’s not going to happen.”
Mil inhaled in a little breath and pointed at me.
“I’ll give you three years. After three years, I’ll come and see you. Okay? You can’t veto that! You’re making a woman wait, after all.”
Three years …… that’s a lot of time to build a foundation.
But I’m weak to it when you say I have to make a woman wait.
""
“I can’t hold a candle to Mil. It’s not going to be a big city in three years.”
“It’s fine. I’d rather be a wife after it’s completely built.”
It’s true that if a wife is struggling from the start, her presence will be different.
If she becomes a wife after it is stable, she will be hated and shunned.
Some people might take advantage of the weakness of their position.
When I was thinking about it for a while, Mil blushed a little and looked down.
“I’d be happier if I were with you when you’re struggling to make it. I want to work hard with you.”
Oh no, even though she caught me off guard, it made my heart skip a beat.
“I’ll call you when we have a town at least.”
Mil laughed lightly.
But her face was bright red.
“It’s settled. Thank you for your purchase of this elf bride.”
Before I knew it, I had even promised to marry her, but that was okay, too.
If it’s for someone else …… I can go on without giving up.
Chapter 39 - If It's for Someone Else
At last, we’re at the base of the sixth and final apostle.
Teacher, you’ve omitted everything from the start.
“The town of Noe Tsukasa Leos, the last apostle …… the following is omitted.”
I’m more interested in something else.
“Teacher. Is the special test you mentioned when we were leaving …… already finished?”
I don’t know what kind of apostle certification test it is because I’m not using my powers.
I’m sure I’ll be fine.
The criteria for diagnosing an apostle is power.
The teacher smiled meaningfully.
“Yeah, I’ll tell you when we get out of this town.”
The mourning woman Silvana, looked curious.
“Hmm? What are you hiding?”
The teacher made a dumbfounded face.
“I’ll tell you when we leave town.”
Milva looked a little sad.
“Then we’ll get a place to stay, make the pilgrimage tomorrow and be done with it ……”
The mourning woman Silvana, raised her fist to the sky.
“Then let’s make a lot of noise tonight!”
You’re always making noise, aren’t you?
“I understand. But don’t drink too much.”
Am I their guardian or something to say something like this?
As soon as I finished, Milva grabbed me by the arm and pulled me towards the inn.
“Then, Al, when we get to the inn, let’s take a look around the town together.”
After that …… we became more than friends but less than lovers, and her nickname became “Mil”.
If we’re acting close out in the open, it’s hard for the mourning woman Silvana to get into our head.
“I guess so. Then let’s go.”
The mourning woman, Silvana, glared at us with fierce eyes.
“There’s just something about it that …… makes me uncomfortable. When I see people flirting.”
The teacher got a similar look in her eyes.
“Getting a lover on a pilgrimage …… He’s not even an apostle, but they’re too quick.”
You guys should get married.
Somewhere far away from me.
◆◇◆◇◆
We were sitting down for dinner after a night date of sightseeing in the city.
When the two hydras were about to run amok at the party of madness, Mil gave them a smile.
They went quiet for a moment.
Long live the ranking order.
I thanked her as I walked into my shared room, which was now completely fixed.
“Really …… thanks for the help. If those two runs amok, it’s going to get tiresome.”
When we got to know each other well, she told me not to act out my tone.
She knows that I usually act polite, so she pushes me to talk normally when we are alone.
Mil looked annoyed.
“I don’t want to get caught up in that tangled web of drinking.”
We laughed at each other, and then Mil put her index finger to her mouth, which was the signal to cast the audio blocking spell.
“Is Al really going to develop the Ravenna region once the pilgrimage is over?”
The Ravenna region development plan that I was considering from the start.
The current territory was transferred here by Papan due to the previous lord’s downfall.
The Ravenna region is like a peninsula separated by mountains.
There is a vast forest there, untouched by the state or aristocrats.
It’s a kind of enclave, and although it’s named Ravenna Region …… it’s not under the influence of the government.
It is possible to travel through the mountains, so it has become a refuge for refugees.
It was allocated by merging the territories of two aristocratic houses that were sold, so the maintenance of the Ravenna region has been postponed due to the difficulty in adjusting the interests of the administrative districts.
Even if the security there is poor, it is safe because it is isolated by the mountains and the sea.
It’s an enclave that takes a lot of time to manage.
Even if you try to develop it from scratch, it’s not worth it because of the insecure people who have fled there.
A small aristocratic family tried to subjugate the area in the past, but failed and it has since become a dangerous area.
Some people thought it would be easier to forcefully subjugate the area by force, but the risk and return were not worth it.
When the territory was changed, the number of territories increased significantly, but since the development of these territories was assumed, the royal family demanded it.
The royal family’s goal is to distract the power of the Scala family through development.
They want to weaken our military power by having our knights die in battle, and weaken our economic power through development.
And if a rebellion breaks out, they will be rich.
Even if they don’t go so far as to take down the Scala family, they can kick down the small and medium nobles.
The Ravenna region, which has become such a minefield, is Mil’s destination.
I told her I was going to be in charge of development there.
Geopolitically, with the mountainous heartland behind, the bay and the choke point, there is a location for a potential metropolis.
The dream is expanding.
And we’re going to try a different approach than the traditional conquest.
“That’s the plan. I think we can manage that.”
“Indeed, it would be a relief to have Al as our lord.”
No matter how well they are hidden, it is still a dangerous region. You can’t protect your village if it’s too far away.
“I’ll make the town big enough that people won’t be able to touch it, and then you can come to me.”
Mil froze for a moment.
Then her face turned mischievous.
But her eyes were serious and her cheeks were a little red.
Oh, I didn’t mean it that way, but ……
“Is that a …… proposal by any chance?”
I was about to say, “No, no,” but my words stopped.
I saw the look of anticipation on Mil’s face, and I didn’t want to dismiss it as a misunderstanding.
It was one of the few times in this world that an ally would say something like this.
If it were a normal relationship, it wouldn’t be taken so seriously.
Let’s follow our intuition.
The words came out so smoothly that I was surprised myself.
“That’s how it is.”
Mil’s face turned bright red and she stiffened.
And then she turned her head to the side.
“When you say something like that so casually …… it makes me think that maybe you’re playing with me!”
“No, I don’t mean that at all ……”
In the first place, you are making an enemy of the world.
If that’s the case, then I can protect her close by.
I don’t dislike Mill, and I think that’s okay.
Mill turned to me and let out a deep breath.
“Hah …… I get it. I know I sound strange, but I have a …… pretty troublesome personality, you know. I’m not going to allow that to be a joke now. Elves are spiteful, after all.”
“I wouldn’t have said it in the first place if I had to retract it or cover it up.”
Mil looked down in embarrassment, but then she seemed to realize something and looked up anxiously.
“But, is it okay for a human lord to have an elf wife?”
Oh, so you’re worried about that.
I smiled at her as if to tell her not to worry.
“Actually, I’m planning to build a town where all races are welcome.”
“What?”
“The only condition for becoming a resident is to abide by the town’s rules. Race is irrelevant. There will be no hierarchy based on race.”
“You’re talking about something outrageous again …… We’ve never had a country like that before. A mix of different races, it’s like an apostle’s harem.”
It’s not a country, though, it’s meant to be semi-autonomous.
“The fact that the Lords are taking the initiative should be convincing.”
Puzzled, Mil shook her head strongly.
“Oh, God …… One of these days my jaw is going to come off, so you have to heal me properly.”
“I can’t heal you, kid. Get used to it.”
I suddenly remembered Kiara and compared the two of them in my mind.
“I wonder if Mil would get along with my sister. You have the same roots, so I think you’d hit it off.”
Mil thought for a moment when he heard the word “sister,” but then she immediately smiled.
“Your sister, huh …… I’m looking forward to meeting her.”
“She doesn’t have any friends that she get along with. I’ve been worried about that.”
“She has a lot going on.”
“Yeah, you’ll have to ask her yourself.”
Mil paused for a moment to think.
“So, how long do I have to wait for you to come and get me? I don’t want to meet you again …… and find out you’ve become a grandfather.”
“That’s not going to happen.”
Mil inhaled in a little breath and pointed at me.
“I’ll give you three years. After three years, I’ll come and see you. Okay? You can’t veto that! You’re making a woman wait, after all.”
Three years …… that’s a lot of time to build a foundation.
But I’m weak to it when you say I have to make a woman wait.
""
“I can’t hold a candle to Mil. It’s not going to be a big city in three years.”
“It’s fine. I’d rather be a wife after it’s completely built.”
It’s true that if a wife is struggling from the start, her presence will be different.
If she becomes a wife after it is stable, she will be hated and shunned.
Some people might take advantage of the weakness of their position.
When I was thinking about it for a while, Mil blushed a little and looked down.
“I’d be happier if I were with you when you’re struggling to make it. I want to work hard with you.”
Oh no, even though she caught me off guard, it made my heart skip a beat.
“I’ll call you when we have a town at least.”
Mil laughed lightly.
But her face was bright red.
“It’s settled. Thank you for your purchase of this elf bride.”
Before I knew it, I had even promised to marry her, but that was okay, too.
If it’s for someone else …… I can go on without giving up.
