Leave a Comment / Reincarnation into a barrier master / By IX
“Let me go! What are you doing! Release me, Patterson! You impudent fool! Impudent foooool!!”
“Please calm down, Your Majesty! Please, calm down!”
Such an exchange could be heard coming from the next room when, all of a sudden, King Maintia was dragged out in a headlock by Patterson. I found myself instinctively calling out to Patterson.
“Patterson! This is an audience chamber. You should say, ‘This is an audience chamber!'”
“In the audience chamber! In the audience chamber! …King Agalta, what sort of spell is this!”
“Oh, it’s like something out of Chushingura.”
“Stop playing around and stop His Majesty, please! I beg of you!”
King Maintia’s eyes were fierce. He seemed to have completely flipped into serious mode.
“Is this some kind of punishment?”
As I stood up to stop King Maintia, Sidy returned. It seemed to her that the exchange looked like Patterson was catching a fleeing fool of a lord.
While a silly scene reminiscent of “Chushingura on the Pine Corridor” continued to unfold before us, I briefly explained the situation to Sidy.
“Tch… the worst… So, we just need to stop him, right?”
Saying this, Sidy slowly walked towards the king, her hand slipping into her pocket. Her face, usually expressive, was now void of emotion and quite intimidating. Moreover, her clicking her tongue and referring to the king as “that guy” indicated her high level of irritation.
“I WILL, with this burning passion, direct it at that woman! Do not, interfere, Patterson!!”
“Your Majesty! Please! I beg of you, calm down! Everyone is watching!!”
“Enough already!” Sidy’s voice, almost a shout, echoed through the room. Then, a white smoke began to swirl around King Maintia’s face.
“Patterson, let go! Pat…”
Suddenly, King Maintia collapsed. Patterson, too, slowly fell over him as if to cover him.
“Don’t worry. I just used some sleeping powder I got from fairi. They’ll wake up by morning.”
With that, Sidy turned her gaze to the king’s close aides. They flinched under her sharp gaze and carried the two to their bedroom. In the end, Sidy’s efforts narrowly managed to stop the Maintia’s frenzied outburst. I then sent a messenger to Miraya Agartha, asking them to take care of the foolish lord and his retainer for a while starting tomorrow. Naturally, I made sure to emphasize that the woman attending to them should be the least attractive in Miraya. I ordered the lord’s servants to transfer the two to Miraya within the day and left the room with Sidy.
“I thought for a moment he might be a wise ruler, but perhaps a fool is just a fool, acting purely on instinct.”
“…”
“What’s wrong, Sidy?”
“Will Lord Linos… also become like that?”
“No way. You wouldn’t like that, right? Being treated roughly?”
“…Maybe just once.”
“Eh?”
“Nothing! I mean… I prefer kindness…”
Sidy, her ears red, quickly walked down the corridor. I found her behavior adorable as I returned to my office, where the teleportation barrier was located.
——–
As seasons changed, spring arrived in the city of Agalta.
Eventually, we had to replace Noreen’s primary physician, which was a struggle. Any woman with even the slightest distinctive feature would arouse the foolish lord’s desire. That’s when I thought of asking the Syrius for help.
They are, fundamentally, all beautiful women. When I consulted with their leader, Vival, it turned out they also experience childbirth like humans and some could serve as midwives. She readily agreed to my request and sent an exceptionally beautiful Syrius. As expected, she didn’t catch the foolish lord’s eye, and Noreen was finally able to enjoy a stable maternity life. Additionally, her beauty captivated the lord’s servants, ensuring a warm welcome every time she visited.
As for King Maintia, since then, he has been visiting Miraya Agalta a few times a month. Moreover, recently, he has been seen with people like Layfence and the carpenter, Gen, engaging in their usual antics.
It seems that the frequent visits of this foolish lord to the brothels in Miraya are actually welcomed by the establishment. He always chooses the least popular courtesan, which prevents any of them from having to sit without a client, a situation referred to as “drawing tea.” Because of this, both the establishment and the courtesans are grateful to him. Now, he is called “Lord Tei” and has become a popular figure. It just goes to show, one never knows what might lead to fortune.
One day, a letter from the Great King arrived for King Maintia.
“…It seems that Noreen’s return to her homeland is not permitted.”
“What? What do you mean? Even though she’s about to have a child?”
Letters from the homeland’s Great King had started arriving more frequently for Mei, mostly filled with academic content, which I found mostly incomprehensible. However, in a recent letter, unusually, it asked about King Maintia’s well-being. Following my suggestion, King Maintia himself had sent a letter to the Great King with an update on his situation, but the reply contained a refusal to allow Noreen, who was pregnant with the king’s child, to return.
“…According to my father, Noreen is to stay in Agartha with her child,” said the king.
“But being suddenly told such, we have our own circumstances to consider. Normally, wouldn’t the Great King consult with me first? I can’t understand why he would proceed without my consent.”
I couldn’t help but express my true feelings. After all, doesn’t it seem like I’m being completely underestimated? As I was thinking this, Patterson arrived with something that looked like a booklet the size of an A3 paper under his arm.
“From the Great King to King of Agartha, a letter for you.”
Upon receiving it, I saw it was an envelope, sealed with wax.
I cut open the seal and read the letter inside. It contained exactly what King Maintia had said, and more, stating that the country of Vladime wishes to deepen its friendship with Agartha. It proposed that Noreen and her child be left as hostages. If Vladime ever draws a bow against Agartha, they should be fully punished. If possible, they wanted Noreen’s child to be educated in Agartha, hoping if it’s a boy, to eventually grant him a part of Vladime’s territories.
“…Such an outrageous demand.”
“From my father’s perspective, he probably can’t stand the thought of more women and children increasing at Alison Castle,” he chuckled.
“My father wrote in the letter to me that all expenses for Noreen and her child would be covered by Vladime. Did he mention that to you as well? …Well, that’s to be expected.”
“Still, being suddenly told this…”
“Actually, I agree with my father’s opinion.”
“What did you say?”
“If Noreen were to return to Vladime, she would have to live amidst jealousy and resentment from other women. She knows best how difficult that would be.”
King Maintia glanced briefly at Noreen, who slowly bowed her head.
“Moreover, if the child turns out to be exceptional, my father will undoubtedly try to indoctrinate him with his own ideologies. That would be unfortunate for the child. In Agartha, however, such strife and biased ideologies wouldn’t be an issue. In fact, it might be a better environment for both Noreen and her child. And…”
“And what?”
“It’s easier for me to visit if Noreen and her child are here in Agartha. It’s also easier to visit King Poseidon.”
He looked at me with his usual sparkling eyes. I responded with astonishment.
“So, from our perspective…”
“No, this is beneficial for Agartha as well.”
Suddenly, the king’s voice deepened.
“Consider this. My father, the Great King, has promised that our child will be granted territories in Vladime when he grows up, and I agree with this. If you doubt it, I’m willing to sign a blood oath. Agartha can raise our child in its colors. When this child becomes a lord in Vladime… Wouldn’t Agartha effectively expand its borders without conflict? Even without that, depending on how things are handled, we could freely extract information about our country from my child. Essentially, our nation is offering your country both territory and intelligence.”
“…Why would you go to such lengths?”
“My father is very fond of Agartha. Or to be precise, he’s taken with Queen Meirias. He thinks that having her as an ally means our country is secure. So, how to win her over? By having you, the King of Agartha, and your wife on our side. Having you, Queen Meirias, and Agartha as our backers is incredibly reassuring. My father is astute and decisive in this respect.”
“…”
“I won’t demand an immediate answer. But know that my father, the Great King, has thoroughly planned this proposal. It may seem absurd, but I agree with it. I too am responsible for a nation. We must consider the future, and I believe this proposal is mutually beneficial.”
With that, he stood up slowly, returning to his usual smiling demeanor.
“I look forward to a positive response. Now, I’ll be visiting Lady Luala.”
“Lady Luala’s place?”
“Yes, I’ve been wanting to see King Poseidon for a while. I’ll be off then.”
With that, he quickly left the room.
“Could it be that he’s… acting the fool?”
I looked up at the ceiling, puzzled.
In the end, Agartha agreed to take in Noreen and her child. The response was sent back to the Great King, and preparations for her childbirth and living arrangements were quickly made as time flew by. Before we knew it, it was nearly summer, and soon, it was almost time for Rico’s expected delivery date.
Leave a Comment / Reincarnation into a barrier master / By IX
“Let me go! What are you doing! Release me, Patterson! You impudent fool! Impudent foooool!!”
“Please calm down, Your Majesty! Please, calm down!”
Such an exchange could be heard coming from the next room when, all of a sudden, King Maintia was dragged out in a headlock by Patterson. I found myself instinctively calling out to Patterson.
“Patterson! This is an audience chamber. You should say, ‘This is an audience chamber!'”
“In the audience chamber! In the audience chamber! …King Agalta, what sort of spell is this!”
“Oh, it’s like something out of Chushingura.”
“Stop playing around and stop His Majesty, please! I beg of you!”
King Maintia’s eyes were fierce. He seemed to have completely flipped into serious mode.
“Is this some kind of punishment?”
As I stood up to stop King Maintia, Sidy returned. It seemed to her that the exchange looked like Patterson was catching a fleeing fool of a lord.
While a silly scene reminiscent of “Chushingura on the Pine Corridor” continued to unfold before us, I briefly explained the situation to Sidy.
“Tch… the worst… So, we just need to stop him, right?”
Saying this, Sidy slowly walked towards the king, her hand slipping into her pocket. Her face, usually expressive, was now void of emotion and quite intimidating. Moreover, her clicking her tongue and referring to the king as “that guy” indicated her high level of irritation.
“I WILL, with this burning passion, direct it at that woman! Do not, interfere, Patterson!!”
“Your Majesty! Please! I beg of you, calm down! Everyone is watching!!”
“Enough already!” Sidy’s voice, almost a shout, echoed through the room. Then, a white smoke began to swirl around King Maintia’s face.
“Patterson, let go! Pat…”
Suddenly, King Maintia collapsed. Patterson, too, slowly fell over him as if to cover him.
“Don’t worry. I just used some sleeping powder I got from fairi. They’ll wake up by morning.”
With that, Sidy turned her gaze to the king’s close aides. They flinched under her sharp gaze and carried the two to their bedroom. In the end, Sidy’s efforts narrowly managed to stop the Maintia’s frenzied outburst. I then sent a messenger to Miraya Agartha, asking them to take care of the foolish lord and his retainer for a while starting tomorrow. Naturally, I made sure to emphasize that the woman attending to them should be the least attractive in Miraya. I ordered the lord’s servants to transfer the two to Miraya within the day and left the room with Sidy.
“I thought for a moment he might be a wise ruler, but perhaps a fool is just a fool, acting purely on instinct.”
“…”
“What’s wrong, Sidy?”
“Will Lord Linos… also become like that?”
“No way. You wouldn’t like that, right? Being treated roughly?”
“…Maybe just once.”
“Eh?”
“Nothing! I mean… I prefer kindness…”
Sidy, her ears red, quickly walked down the corridor. I found her behavior adorable as I returned to my office, where the teleportation barrier was located.
——–
As seasons changed, spring arrived in the city of Agalta.
Eventually, we had to replace Noreen’s primary physician, which was a struggle. Any woman with even the slightest distinctive feature would arouse the foolish lord’s desire. That’s when I thought of asking the Syrius for help.
They are, fundamentally, all beautiful women. When I consulted with their leader, Vival, it turned out they also experience childbirth like humans and some could serve as midwives. She readily agreed to my request and sent an exceptionally beautiful Syrius. As expected, she didn’t catch the foolish lord’s eye, and Noreen was finally able to enjoy a stable maternity life. Additionally, her beauty captivated the lord’s servants, ensuring a warm welcome every time she visited.
As for King Maintia, since then, he has been visiting Miraya Agalta a few times a month. Moreover, recently, he has been seen with people like Layfence and the carpenter, Gen, engaging in their usual antics.
It seems that the frequent visits of this foolish lord to the brothels in Miraya are actually welcomed by the establishment. He always chooses the least popular courtesan, which prevents any of them from having to sit without a client, a situation referred to as “drawing tea.” Because of this, both the establishment and the courtesans are grateful to him. Now, he is called “Lord Tei” and has become a popular figure. It just goes to show, one never knows what might lead to fortune.
One day, a letter from the Great King arrived for King Maintia.
“…It seems that Noreen’s return to her homeland is not permitted.”
“What? What do you mean? Even though she’s about to have a child?”
Letters from the homeland’s Great King had started arriving more frequently for Mei, mostly filled with academic content, which I found mostly incomprehensible. However, in a recent letter, unusually, it asked about King Maintia’s well-being. Following my suggestion, King Maintia himself had sent a letter to the Great King with an update on his situation, but the reply contained a refusal to allow Noreen, who was pregnant with the king’s child, to return.
“…According to my father, Noreen is to stay in Agartha with her child,” said the king.
“But being suddenly told such, we have our own circumstances to consider. Normally, wouldn’t the Great King consult with me first? I can’t understand why he would proceed without my consent.”
I couldn’t help but express my true feelings. After all, doesn’t it seem like I’m being completely underestimated? As I was thinking this, Patterson arrived with something that looked like a booklet the size of an A3 paper under his arm.
“From the Great King to King of Agartha, a letter for you.”
Upon receiving it, I saw it was an envelope, sealed with wax.
I cut open the seal and read the letter inside. It contained exactly what King Maintia had said, and more, stating that the country of Vladime wishes to deepen its friendship with Agartha. It proposed that Noreen and her child be left as hostages. If Vladime ever draws a bow against Agartha, they should be fully punished. If possible, they wanted Noreen’s child to be educated in Agartha, hoping if it’s a boy, to eventually grant him a part of Vladime’s territories.
“…Such an outrageous demand.”
“From my father’s perspective, he probably can’t stand the thought of more women and children increasing at Alison Castle,” he chuckled.
“My father wrote in the letter to me that all expenses for Noreen and her child would be covered by Vladime. Did he mention that to you as well? …Well, that’s to be expected.”
“Still, being suddenly told this…”
“Actually, I agree with my father’s opinion.”
“What did you say?”
“If Noreen were to return to Vladime, she would have to live amidst jealousy and resentment from other women. She knows best how difficult that would be.”
King Maintia glanced briefly at Noreen, who slowly bowed her head.
“Moreover, if the child turns out to be exceptional, my father will undoubtedly try to indoctrinate him with his own ideologies. That would be unfortunate for the child. In Agartha, however, such strife and biased ideologies wouldn’t be an issue. In fact, it might be a better environment for both Noreen and her child. And…”
“And what?”
“It’s easier for me to visit if Noreen and her child are here in Agartha. It’s also easier to visit King Poseidon.”
He looked at me with his usual sparkling eyes. I responded with astonishment.
“So, from our perspective…”
“No, this is beneficial for Agartha as well.”
Suddenly, the king’s voice deepened.
“Consider this. My father, the Great King, has promised that our child will be granted territories in Vladime when he grows up, and I agree with this. If you doubt it, I’m willing to sign a blood oath. Agartha can raise our child in its colors. When this child becomes a lord in Vladime… Wouldn’t Agartha effectively expand its borders without conflict? Even without that, depending on how things are handled, we could freely extract information about our country from my child. Essentially, our nation is offering your country both territory and intelligence.”
“…Why would you go to such lengths?”
“My father is very fond of Agartha. Or to be precise, he’s taken with Queen Meirias. He thinks that having her as an ally means our country is secure. So, how to win her over? By having you, the King of Agartha, and your wife on our side. Having you, Queen Meirias, and Agartha as our backers is incredibly reassuring. My father is astute and decisive in this respect.”
“…”
“I won’t demand an immediate answer. But know that my father, the Great King, has thoroughly planned this proposal. It may seem absurd, but I agree with it. I too am responsible for a nation. We must consider the future, and I believe this proposal is mutually beneficial.”
With that, he stood up slowly, returning to his usual smiling demeanor.
“I look forward to a positive response. Now, I’ll be visiting Lady Luala.”
“Lady Luala’s place?”
“Yes, I’ve been wanting to see King Poseidon for a while. I’ll be off then.”
With that, he quickly left the room.
“Could it be that he’s… acting the fool?”
I looked up at the ceiling, puzzled.
In the end, Agartha agreed to take in Noreen and her child. The response was sent back to the Great King, and preparations for her childbirth and living arrangements were quickly made as time flew by. Before we knew it, it was nearly summer, and soon, it was almost time for Rico’s expected delivery date.
