The report on the activities of the Second Order of Bardia is almost completed in the office of the mansion, and the topic of discussion between my father and me shifts to 'the meeting with Renaloute'.
Father rises from the sofa and takes out a graceful envelope from his desk drawer.
He then places the letter in front of me and smiles as he sits back down on the sofa.
'Hmm, in the letter I sent to Renalute, I mentioned that you had developed a 'pocket watch' and a 'charcoal truck'. And I even dared to mention what they were like. On top of that, they want to talk about your future in the Bardia territory with Renalute. priness ...... This is their reply. Read it and see.'
"'Yesl. Then I will take a look at it.'
I nodded at my father's words and carefully opened the envelope to examine its contents.
The letter was apparently written by Elias, the king of Renalute, with his own hand.
The handwriting is forceful and masterful.
I slowly read through the contents of the letter and smiled with relief.
To put the contents of the letter simply, 'I am very interested. I would very much like to talk to you'.
'Thank you, Father, for your coordination. And, if I may be so presumptuous, how is your arrangement going in the Imperial Capital?
'Don't worry. In addition to the Emperor, I have already informed the central nobles who are close to me of my intention to actively engage in 'various transactions' in Bardia and Renalute. I have also explained the matter of the 'pocket-watch' to His Imperial Majesty ......, including the matter of its presentation, in private."
'So there are no obstacles to a meeting between Renalute and the Bardia territory and future business transactions?'
When I dared to ask for confirmation, the father muttered, as if he understood the intention.
'That's what I mean. Even if the Renalute and Bardia territory make a deal in the imperial capital, there is still the 'common sense' that has been used up to now. I don't even imagine the kind of 'unconventional' deal you're thinking of. Do as you please, and go as far as you can."
I understand. Then I will proceed as we have discussed.
I nodded in relief at my father's answer.
In the Imperial City, my existence is still largely unknown.
On top of that, the fact that I have been approved for the deal between Renalute and the Bardia territory means that, for better or worse, I can outwit the 'nobility of the Imperial City'.
Considering mother's illness and the future development of the Bardia territory, this could be a turning point.
With this thought in mind, I started to change the subject while listening to the expression on my father's face.
'By the way, Father. Let me change the subject a little, but there is an application from someone close to me who wants to get married. ......"
'Marriage? What, it's not a matter for the nobility, it's a matter between the two of them?"
The father is tilting his head at my question.
That's true.
In a normal marriage, as my father says, it is a matter between the two parties and there is no need to be concerned about it.
I laugh as I make a clumsy face.
'Haha, er, you see. Actually, my squire, Capella, wants to ask Ellen to marry him.'
'...... what's that?'
Father's expression wrinkles between his brows and instantly becomes grim.
Without pausing, I carefully explain to him how Capella and Ellen got together and that they are probably in love with each other.
He put his hand on his forehead, turned his head and let out a sigh.
'I never thought it was going to be like that ...... in my wildest dreams."
'Me neither. I didn't think that Capella would be so quick to talk to Ellen about marrying her. But I don't think it's a problem to approve of their marriage.
Father slowly looked up and turned his sharp eyes on me.
'...... Capella is the former dark side of the Renalute. Why do you think that?"
'Ellen's presence will eventually become known to the Imperial City and the surrounding countries. She could then be targeted. However, if Capella becomes her husband, it will naturally lead to her being protected from various conspiracies. Besides, as long as Ellen is in Bardia territory, Capella will not be able to do anything bad, no matter what her aims and intentions are."
To be honest, I don't know where Capella's true intentions lie.
However, it seems that there is no indication that he has had any kind of contact with Lenalute, including reports from Diana.
Of course, it is possible that he is communicating in ways we don't know.
Still, his cooperative attitude up to now.
From the way Capella looked at me when we were talking about Ellen, I knew I could trust him.
Father often wrinkles his brow in thought when he hears my answer.
Then he opened his mouth.
'Very well. Capella and Ellen are Rid's followers and vassals. I leave it to your discretion.'
'Thank you, Father. I am sure they will be pleased."
I smile with relief at having received his approval and bow my head with a perked up smile.
Father made a slightly stunned face, and then switched his expression.
'By the way, Rid. We've already exceeded our capacity when we recruited the 'children of knights who belong to the Knights of Bardia' in the verification of the curriculum that you sent out the other day.'
'Really, that's a great news!'
After that, me and my father are still at capacity for verification in the educational process.
The discussion continued, including a meeting with Renalute.
However, the biggest relief from these discussions was the successful approval of the marriage between Capella and Ellen.
I thought that I owed Capella a debt of gratitude. I thought to myself.
The report on the activities of the Second Order of Bardia is almost completed in the office of the mansion, and the topic of discussion between my father and me shifts to 'the meeting with Renaloute'.
Father rises from the sofa and takes out a graceful envelope from his desk drawer.
He then places the letter in front of me and smiles as he sits back down on the sofa.
'Hmm, in the letter I sent to Renalute, I mentioned that you had developed a 'pocket watch' and a 'charcoal truck'. And I even dared to mention what they were like. On top of that, they want to talk about your future in the Bardia territory with Renalute. priness ...... This is their reply. Read it and see.'
"'Yesl. Then I will take a look at it.'
I nodded at my father's words and carefully opened the envelope to examine its contents.
The letter was apparently written by Elias, the king of Renalute, with his own hand.
The handwriting is forceful and masterful.
I slowly read through the contents of the letter and smiled with relief.
To put the contents of the letter simply, 'I am very interested. I would very much like to talk to you'.
'Thank you, Father, for your coordination. And, if I may be so presumptuous, how is your arrangement going in the Imperial Capital?
'Don't worry. In addition to the Emperor, I have already informed the central nobles who are close to me of my intention to actively engage in 'various transactions' in Bardia and Renalute. I have also explained the matter of the 'pocket-watch' to His Imperial Majesty ......, including the matter of its presentation, in private."
'So there are no obstacles to a meeting between Renalute and the Bardia territory and future business transactions?'
When I dared to ask for confirmation, the father muttered, as if he understood the intention.
'That's what I mean. Even if the Renalute and Bardia territory make a deal in the imperial capital, there is still the 'common sense' that has been used up to now. I don't even imagine the kind of 'unconventional' deal you're thinking of. Do as you please, and go as far as you can."
I understand. Then I will proceed as we have discussed.
I nodded in relief at my father's answer.
In the Imperial City, my existence is still largely unknown.
On top of that, the fact that I have been approved for the deal between Renalute and the Bardia territory means that, for better or worse, I can outwit the 'nobility of the Imperial City'.
Considering mother's illness and the future development of the Bardia territory, this could be a turning point.
With this thought in mind, I started to change the subject while listening to the expression on my father's face.
'By the way, Father. Let me change the subject a little, but there is an application from someone close to me who wants to get married. ......"
'Marriage? What, it's not a matter for the nobility, it's a matter between the two of them?"
The father is tilting his head at my question.
That's true.
In a normal marriage, as my father says, it is a matter between the two parties and there is no need to be concerned about it.
I laugh as I make a clumsy face.
'Haha, er, you see. Actually, my squire, Capella, wants to ask Ellen to marry him.'
'...... what's that?'
Father's expression wrinkles between his brows and instantly becomes grim.
Without pausing, I carefully explain to him how Capella and Ellen got together and that they are probably in love with each other.
He put his hand on his forehead, turned his head and let out a sigh.
'I never thought it was going to be like that ...... in my wildest dreams."
'Me neither. I didn't think that Capella would be so quick to talk to Ellen about marrying her. But I don't think it's a problem to approve of their marriage.
Father slowly looked up and turned his sharp eyes on me.
'...... Capella is the former dark side of the Renalute. Why do you think that?"
'Ellen's presence will eventually become known to the Imperial City and the surrounding countries. She could then be targeted. However, if Capella becomes her husband, it will naturally lead to her being protected from various conspiracies. Besides, as long as Ellen is in Bardia territory, Capella will not be able to do anything bad, no matter what her aims and intentions are."
To be honest, I don't know where Capella's true intentions lie.
However, it seems that there is no indication that he has had any kind of contact with Lenalute, including reports from Diana.
Of course, it is possible that he is communicating in ways we don't know.
Still, his cooperative attitude up to now.
From the way Capella looked at me when we were talking about Ellen, I knew I could trust him.
Father often wrinkles his brow in thought when he hears my answer.
Then he opened his mouth.
'Very well. Capella and Ellen are Rid's followers and vassals. I leave it to your discretion.'
'Thank you, Father. I am sure they will be pleased."
I smile with relief at having received his approval and bow my head with a perked up smile.
Father made a slightly stunned face, and then switched his expression.
'By the way, Rid. We've already exceeded our capacity when we recruited the 'children of knights who belong to the Knights of Bardia' in the verification of the curriculum that you sent out the other day.'
'Really, that's a great news!'
After that, me and my father are still at capacity for verification in the educational process.
The discussion continued, including a meeting with Renalute.
However, the biggest relief from these discussions was the successful approval of the marriage between Capella and Ellen.
I thought that I owed Capella a debt of gratitude. I thought to myself.
