A Chronicle of Life in a Different World
Lesson 602: Lost and Choice 2
Five days have passed since the return of Leurus from the king's city to the city of Laval.
Meanwhile, Reulus, who had permission from Natalia, walks around the Laval Abandoned City, checking for powerful monsters, and if not, finding and defeating them. I took Sarah with me and let her hunt monsters from one end to the other.
It might be possible to take away the work of the other adventurers still in the Laval Abandoned City, but the Reurus had been away from the Laval Abandoned City for a long time, and the monsters were slowly returning to the area around the Laval Abandoned City.
Even though there was only one of them, there was also Orzo, a low-level monster that was classified as an intermediate level, so I looked around and found the right answer. Even though there were still a few Dwarves left, I knew I could manage it, but if an adventurer encountered one, it was a dangerous opponent.
Although it was Leurus who got the position of a baronet, he didn't think it would be difficult to hunt monsters in view of the imminent danger in the Laval Abandoned City, and he was just as committed to the adventurer industry as before.
However, we can't keep doing that for long. The reason for the five-day stay was that Natalia wrote instructions to Corrado regarding future developments in the territory of the Baron Amendola, including the town of Speranza.
Reulus returns to the town of Speranza, but Natalia, who has been vacating the Raval Abandoned City for a long time, cannot accompany her.
Therefore, it took Natalia five days to compile various matters such as the information obtained in the King's capital, the treatment of Reulus who became a baronet, the amendment of the development plan that added the knowledge of Ruvilia, Reulus' wife, and the treatment of the spirituals who would be gathered there.
Natalia had also taken care of the affairs that had accumulated while she was away from the abandoned city of Laval in parallel, and as Reulus, she wrote instructions in five days rather than five days.
As for Reulus, it seems that the corona on its way to the town of Speranza has time to prepare, and there is nothing to complain about waiting for five days. And now that the instructions for Corrado are complete, we need to make our way to the town of Speranza immediately.
(I was just moving around as an adventurer, but after all, this one suits me better... Since when do I move as a pure adventurer...?)
I searched around for monsters, and when I found them, I took them down and brought them back with me. In such words, the simple thing was a reassuring task for Reulus now.
But when I wonder when such work has been done, I want to smile bitterly.
Reulus wondered how long ago he had acted as a pure adventurer in the exploitation of the territory of the Baron Amendola, in the case of the blood-sucking species Slaus, in the case of the summoning to the capital of the kingdom of Ruvilia, and in the case of the murder of the Graigos.
And the days that seem like such a break are over.
The morning after Natalia wrote down the instructions for Collard. Reulus, who was preparing to leave for the town of Speranza in parallel with the demon extermination, showed his face to the Adventurer's Union in the morning.
So, Baroness Varza, could you pass this letter to Baroness Rovery?
Roger that, Baron Amendola.
Reulus answers as a baronet when he receives instructions from Natalia, who is wearing a mask as an aristocrat, addressed to Collard. However, I immediately smiled bitterly when I said it was cramped.
"So, sister, is it all right just to give this to Collard?" Any other messages? "
"No, Collard would just read it and it would work properly." "As for the rest... well, I've written my intentions, but I think I should leave it to Corrado's will."
"... the rest?"
"What are you talking about?" Reulus tilted his head. Although I could think of a project that required instructions from Natalia to Collard outside of the exploration of Baron Amendola's territory, there was nothing that could be called a leurus.
"The letter tells me that you have become a baronet, and that you are going to marry Lord Ruvilia, and that you will build a new house that matches your status, or add to what you have now, or let them do what they want... Are you sure you don't want a territory?" I'm going to be next in line for Corrald, but can I take over the territory and start a village there? ”
"Even if it's called territory..."
Listening to Natalia's words, Reulus scratched his cheek in distress. I do not know because I am the lord of all the castles in the country when I get the territory, but as a Reulus, I was not confident that I could rule well even when I got the territory.
There is also the word "treasure". With objects like valuables and gold, the colonists are still alive. Poor governance could have a direct impact on the lives of our citizens.
"Maybe it would be better to have one, but even if I started a village, the management... I didn't get the education around here like Sister or Collard, nor did I take the initiative to learn from myself."
“You could hire a substitute officer to run it, or you could hire someone from Lord Ruvilia's family.”
Promoting a village means saving the lives and livelihoods of the people who will live there. I think that Reulus can help with external enemies such as monsters, but he is completely a layman in terms of village management and political exchanges.
If you don't know, maybe you should learn, or maybe you should hire someone who understands, but as for Reulus, it wasn't about moving the index finger.
"Don't you think you'll need it when you have a child, even if it's good for you?" Even if you don't have a territory, you'll inherit the title of associate baron, and I think you'll become a baron over time, but there's no guarantee that your child will stand out in battle. "
"There is a question as to whether I can have children, but if you say so... even if I can, there will be time after the development of Mr. Collard's village, right?" I'd be happy if you could put it on hold. "
When Natalia brings up a story about the future, Reulus changes his mind slightly. I thought it would make sense to bring someone who could govern from somewhere else, even if I didn't have to govern.
"Well, that's true, too." I'm not saying I need an immediate reply today or tomorrow. But please put it in one corner of your head. "
Yeah, I'll talk to Leviria and Eliza about it.
I may be better off, but my wife, Leviria, and Eliza, may not be the same. Having concluded that, Reulus wanted to make sure that there was still time before making it a future issue.
And when we are ready, we will return to the town of Speranza.
It was my first return as a Reulus, and I was looking forward to seeing how much the reclamation progressed while I was away. However, Reulus can't afford to inflate his chest to pure expectation.
My wife, Leviria, and even Corona, were going to return.
(That's funny... I feel like my stomach hurts because I've never felt pain since I was reborn...)
The venue is in front of Raval Abandoned Town's home, moving from the Adventurer's Union. Reulus, who loaded his luggage in the carriage that he received as a reward for "killing Yalong", was so angry at himself. It wasn't really painful, but it felt like my stomach was squeezing in the mood.
"I've heard a lot about it, but I wonder what it's actually like." Corona-san hasn't visited yet, has she? "
"Yes, Ruvilia... I don't think so. I've never been far from this Raval abandoned town, not even in the town of Speranza....."
Immediately next to Reulus, there was Leviria with a smile and a corona that looked awkward. Corona was about to call Ruvilia by name, but she could barely bear it.
Sometimes I would spend time together, and there was a request from Ruvilia that I didn't want them to be attached in a private place. I can't say that in a public place, but as for Leviria, I have a desire to get along with Corona.
"Already... it's hard, Mr. Corona." Anyway, in public places, I usually want you to call your name more casually. You can put it on just like when you call Eliza and the others. "
"No, no, that's true... if you say that, Ruvilia... but when you call me..."
"Ahahah... I've never called anyone other than my servant." However, people of the same age will spend time together in the future, so it would be better if it broke down a little bit. Corona, corona... hmm, I'm not used to saying that. After all, Mr. Corona, isn't it? "
Corona and Ruviria were exploring each other, and Ruviria seemed to be pushing them.
Fortunately, from Reulus' eyes, Leviria's treatment of the corona is favourable. Rather, it seemed to be closing the distance, not only because of Reulus, but also because of the puzzling coronavirus.
(Corona is acting like she doesn't care... something's not right for her to think like that. Whether it's an equal opponent or somehow putting Corona-chan on top.....)
Leviria, the second daughter of the Verg family, and Corona, who was born and raised in the abandoned city. Rather than exchanging words, it was a combination that would not even have the chance to face each other for a lifetime, but Ruvilia's attitude was soft to the extent that Reulus was puzzled in her heart.
Even in the enclosure of the Baroness Varza's house, Ruvilia becomes the wife of her master, Reulus. Even so, Ruvilia's attitude toward the corona seemed unworthy of her position.
(It's not like you're acting like that in front of me. It doesn't even look like Ruvilia is acting.)
Reulus observes Leviria's condition, but he doesn't even seem to be acting out with his heart hidden. Reulus didn't have the confidence to spot the nobility's abdominal art, but he dived through many deadlines as he curved. There was nothing that caught Reulus's attention, and Reulus wondered.
Of course, Reulus didn't want Corona and Ruviria to make a mistake. However, when the two of them were friendly -- at least when they saw that they were behaving "like that", Reulus felt an uncharacteristic feeling.
(I think I should stand in between and do something good... but in the case of polygamy, it seems that there is a story that my wife will put it together...)
Although it may vary from time to time and from country to country, even in Japan, there was a time long ago when Masamune was leading the side room, and Reulus explores the memories of her dreary previous life. However, if you don't rely on such things, you immediately change your mind.
As a baroness of a country called Mataroy, or as a nobleman and royalty in this world, it may not be a strange story, but as a Reulus individual, I want to avoid the burden of corona. However, I can't see how I can make it.
In that regard, despite his position as a regular wife, Leviria, who accepts the corona and Eliza, and behaves in a way that keeps the waves from rising as much as possible, has no idea about Reulus.
Is the education received as a daughter of an aristocrat to do so, or is it the personal qualities of Ruviria? Reulus thought that he still needed consideration, but when Ruvilia and I met each other, they turned their eyes to the winks.
(...... you're reading it.)
From the look on your face, or from the workmanship. Reulus perceives that his fears are being read, and he smiles inwardly.
Based on this reaction, it was determined that Ruvilia was consciously responding to the coronavirus. Leulus thought that if it was high pressure, he would have to discuss it with Ruvilia, but Ruvilia would have some kind of intention.
Each person has his or her own way of being in the house. Reulus, in consultation with Ruvilia, thought that he should create a family of his own.
When Reulus thought about it, the familiar footsteps approached and he turned to you.
"Corona"
"Father..."
Dominic was there. As usual, he was preparing to open a restaurant. She is staring at the corona in front of her clothes.
(...... hey)
Reulus opens his mouth to speak to Dominic like that, but he doesn't speak well. I repeated the technique of opening my mouth and closing it, and closing it and opening it, and then scratching my head in a nervous manner.
Although Dominic's age does not differ greatly from his previous life, Reulus is a man who seems to be his father in this world.
It has been nearly fifteen years since I separated from my parents in this world, and there is also an impact on my life as a serf in Shena Village. What kind of face did my parents have and what kind of words did they exchange? For Reulus, who had frayed them as much as any memory of his previous life, the days since he met Dominic were...
”Even though I came to see the corona face... Reulus, I would be worried if you had such a face”
"...... Do you look weird?"
“Yeah, you look like a child who's been separated from his parents.”
In the words of Dominic, who smiled bitterly, Reulus also smiled bitterly and hid his face with his right hand. Tears did not flow, but strangely, I felt my chest tightened.
”Damn... even though I'm entrusting my daughter to you, don't look anxious”
"I'm sorry, there's something in my chest..."
I don't mean to make Dominic uneasy. When Reulus realized it, he smiled bitterly. When he saw it, Dominic also smiled bitterly and then turned his gaze back to the corona.
”Well, what... what should I be happy about sending you away in this way?”
And Dominic smiled, slightly happy, and perhaps mixed with loneliness.
"I used to think that I would entrust you to one of the younger crowds in this town... but I don't know if it's an emerging baron... or a life." What I can tell you is... that's right... "
Dominic searches for words, slightly wandering his gaze.
"Do it well... and once every few years if possible." I want you to come and show your face to your mother. "
"Yeah... but it's not just a visit to your mother's grave... I'll also come and see your father..."
In response, the coronavirus hugs Dominic like a farewell. Dominic opened his eyes to the behavior of the corona, but eventually, with a soft smile, he slapped the corona on the back gently.
Is that the parting ceremony between Corona and Dominic? As for Reulus, he was going to take us to the Raval Abandoned City whenever the coronavirus wanted. However, in this world where monsters and bandits are beaten up outside the town, there is not an early opportunity to meet children sent to other villages and towns.
After understanding this, Reulus felt something in his heart.
(Thinking of it that way, even though it's about getting married, Ruvilia, who came to see me like that from the capital, is also amazing......)
As an adventurer, it was hard to feel Reulus walking around in various places. However, looking at the corona and Dominic in front of us, it is painful to see how precious it is for Reulus to be able to reunite with distant people in this world.
Dominic will come to the town of Speranza once the amendora baron is well developed and ready to receive the inhabitants of the abandoned city of Laval. However, at this time, it is not unlikely that this parting will be the parting of this life.
How many years will it take for the town of Spelanza to receive all the inhabitants of the Raval Abandoned City? Can Dominic, who is entering the old world after the age of forty, stay healthy until then?
Reulus strongly realizes what he has understood in his life so far as his own experience.
"Oh dear... um..."
That's why Leulus tried to say something. But I can't find the words well, and I wander my gaze.
What did you think of Reulus? Dominic smiled bitterly again, staring at Reulus as he patted the corona on the back.
"Take care of yourself." Eat your daughter's food without eating anything weird. I don't know what to do from this standpoint, but don't be too chaotic... okay? Foolish son (Reulus) "
"... yes"
Reulus nodded firmly. Then Dominic lifted the edge of his mouth and laughed, dumbfounded at the end.
"Also, try to make the corona cry." At that time, my shop will be off limits for the rest of its life. "
"Of course I'm not going to make you cry... but that's right, mister. It's the strongest threatening complaint I've ever had."
Reulus laughs and returns, "Oh, that's embarrassing." Corona cuisine is delicious, but Dominic's cuisine is more of a “home flavor” than a Reulus cuisine.
I didn't mean to make you cry, but I have to be more careful, Reulus thinks.
"... I'm glad."
Then, looking at the figures of Reulus and the others, Ruvilia muttered to herself.