Aobara-hime no Yarinaoshi Kakumeiki

The District Court is one of the administrative bodies of the Administrative Kingdom of Ireland. It is an organization that unites the fiefdoms governed by powerful noblemen, such as the dukes and marquises, and is headed by Dreyfus, the head of the regional council.

Although united, each fief is basically autonomous. Instead, each fief is required to submit semi-annual reports on its income and expenditure, the living conditions of its citizens, and the development of its industry.

The time for the semi-annual report has come. Every day, the lords or their deputies take turns showing up at the District Council to submit the necessary documents.

One of them is Liddy Sutherland, the Duke of Sherford's son, Lloyd Sutherland. When he came to report on behalf of his father, he opened his mouth to the words he had just heard from the civil servant.

'Where's ......? What, you don't have enough paperwork ......?

"Yes, unfortunately,

The shadow of his enthusiastic ascent to the castle as acting lord is not present in the current Liddy. As you look at it with a pitying look, the civilian official of the District Court nodded his head.

It's a new item added this year. You didn't see the new items I mentioned?

"Touch ......?　No, I remember seeing ......

"About a month ago, I sent it to your lord in a letter. I had enclosed it with the letter informing you of the deadline for this report.

"...... that?

A bad feeling came over her, and Liddy pulled a face. I remember looking through that letter.

I'm sure you'll find that the reporting period is not much different from previous years, and the rest is just a quick glance at it. I didn't expect to find such important information in the letter.

(I can't believe I made such a mistake, even though your father entrusted me with the task: ......!

Liddy turns pale and holds her head inwardly. This year's report was compiled primarily by Liddy as an exercise for the future. Of course, Lloyd has also read through it, but the omissions are Liddy's fault.

It's a big shock to me because I was so excited about it. But the civil servant is used to it. Perhaps there were other lords who didn't look over the letter and had documents leaked out. Nodding his head lightly, he promptly offered a solution.

'Fortunately, the additional items are not so difficult to find. From what I've been able to examine, I'm sure you'll have them ready for me soon.

"What, really?

'Yes. One problem, though, is that we need the lord's signature, but it's a trivial matter. Fortunately, you have about twenty days before the reporting deadline. If you can come back and get your documents in order and send them back to us, there will be no problem.

"What, oh, I, no, what's wrong with my signature?

You can also ask a question in a hurry. I've come all the way to Kundrika. I've been entrusted by my father, whom I respect, to do the job. I'd like to get everything done and leave without my father knowing about it if at all possible.

However, despite Liddy's expectations, the civilian officer gave her a difficult look.

"Excuse me, sir, but is Master Lloyd ill?

No, no.

"So you plan to retire and give Master Liddy full authority?

"Not really, but I am my father's heir at ......

I know, sir. But your current lord is Lord Lloyd.

Soothingly, the civilian nodded his head. He stood up, despite Liddy's attempts to bite down on him, "Oh, wait, ......," he said, as if the conversation was over.

There's no need to be ashamed. It's a common occurrence, even for experienced lords. When you have even received your father's signature, please submit it again. Good day.

"Wait, wait a minute!　What's this?　The other stuff will be intact!

When I stopped him, the civil servant glanced at Liddy's hand. After taking a glance at the letter compiled there, he shrugged his shoulders.

"When you have everything ready, please submit it together. That's the best way to make sure.

"What!　No, no, no!　At least take this one!

Otherwise, all those visits to the royal capital would be in vain. The civil servant stopped once to tell Liddy, who had such a tragic look on her face, gently.

I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results. It happens all the time.

---- and that's why.

A few minutes later. Liddy was still in Egdiel Castle.

Liddy looks depressed and downcast. Across from him with a troubled look on his face is Squire Albert, who serves the Sutherland family. I was waiting for him to return in the squire's anteroom while Liddy talked to the civilian, when Liddy came back with a blue face and pulled me behind a pillar to find out what was going on.

Liddy in front of me, clearly depressed. I'm not going to be the only one who can do that.

...... It's a difficult thing to do, isn't it?

"Right!　It's just one item left out and you don't get it all, it's just too much!

Liddy laments with her head in her hands. It is true that Alberto felt sorry for that point.

But, speaking of the original, this regular report, there is no problem at all with submitting it by sending it in. It's not without concern that if there is any flaw in the case of ......, it's not without concern that the majority of the territories that have gone to the trouble of climbing the castle are to connect face to face with the royal castle. When you are able to communicate with the civilian officials in this way, you can say that half of the objective has been accomplished.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one.

It's a good thing you noticed it earlier. Let's go back to the mansion, young master. Then we'll figure out what to do?

Special emphasis on the part of the young master, and then Liddy is usually in a good mood. That way, Liddy is usually in a good mood.

That's right. You can send the document at a later date after returning to the territory as the civil servant says, or if you insist on submitting it yourself, you can send the completed document to the territory once and have Lloyd sign it, and then have it sent back to Sutherland's residence in the royal capital again. If you're worried about having a third party carry it, you can have Albert ride a fast horse over it.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to do it. I'm sure you'll be able to find the right one for you.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. Yeah, I'm Sutherland's heir and acting lord.

While muttering something, Liddy nodded. It seems that Alberto has cheered her up in a slightly different way than she aimed for. Just when Alberto felt a little uneasy, Liddy spun around and turned away.

'Good!　I'm going to hold on and stick it out!

"What?　Ha, um, Mr. Liddy!　Stick with what?

"Don't worry, Albert!　I'm the man after Sutherland!　There is no way I'm losing to this kind of adversity!

(I have a bad feeling about this!

Alberto managed to swallow the words that were about to fly out of his mouth. If you run your mouth to say something poorly, Liddy's mood will instantly plummet. And then, can we let him go like this ......?

-- despite Albert's fears, Liddy once again ducked through the door of the regional hospital. As soon as he entered, he found the civilian officer from earlier, and Liddy threw his chest out.

'Hey!　You there!

Dear Liddy Sutherland, please return early. Lady Liddy Sutherland, at your earliest return.

The civilian officer looked up and bowed his head without surprise. When I stepped closer to him, Liddy waved her hand in a theatrical gesture.

I forgot one important thing. You said earlier that you needed the lord's signature.

Yes. I told you so.

Unfortunately, we have a problem. Father can't sign now.

Oh. How is that?

Crossing his hands in front of his chest, the civilian nodded his head. In response, Liddy shrugged his shoulders with an exaggerated sigh.

"That's why ...... lord Lloyd is now injured in his dominant arm.

"Oh my!

It was just the day before I left my estate. I'm sorry to hear that, but it will be a problem for you to carry a quill for a while, let alone your daily life. You won't even be able to hold a cane for a while.

That's great. That's a big deal.

The civilian nodded his head in sympathy, lowering his eyebrows. Shush," he said. I can't help but smile," continued Liddy, reluctantly, managing to keep from smiling.

It's not possible to prepare the lord's signature for that reason. I remember that in such a case, the signature of the agent after the lord would be required to receive the official document.

Yes, you're right. It's just as you say. If that's the case, I'll have to do something about it.

"!　I see!

This time, Liddy got a smile on her face. Playing with her voice, Liddy hurriedly left the room.

I'm not going to be able to get out.　Get it in writing now and I'll have it for you tomorrow!

But as he was about to leave, the civilian officer called him back.

...... by the way. I'm worried about your injuries, Mr. Lloyd.

"Hmm?　Hmm, yeah. Yeah.

Liddy, wanting to get ready right away, stopped impatiently. Then the civilian officer looked into Liddy's face as if to peek.

I've known Lloyd for a long time, too. I'm not sure if you have a ...... broken arm that was so badly injured that it interfered with your daily life.

"Oh, yeah. That's about it.

Of course it is a lie, so Liddy can only swim his eyes. As if to strike that point, the official leaned forward even more.

'You can't do that!　I will send a report to the Secretary of State immediately and will send you a sympathy gift.

"What!

You can't get away with it. I'm not going to let you send me a sympathy gift. He shook his head in a panic.

No, no!　It's not even close!

Not so fast. You are the most important person in the Privy Council, Mr. Lloyd Sutherland. The provincial council cannot remain silent when such a person is seriously injured.

I appreciate the thoughtfulness, but you don't have to go that far for me to do anything for you: ......!

No, sir. You will be able to find out the best way to make the most of your time and money. You will find that you will be able to get a lot more out of it. It's the way of human connection. I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not a fan of it.

"Hey, hey, hey, hey, wait!

Liddy struggled to keep the civilian officer from turning away. He looked back at him curiously, and Liddy shrugged, her eyes swimming.

"Yes, no ....... Even though I'm injured, it's not that important.

Oh. You just said it was a problem for your life.

"I slapped my hand on it hard!

The civilian's eyebrows go up in a hurry as he shouts impatiently, "You mean you were bruised?

"You mean, you were bruised?

Yes, that's right. The pain will last for a while, but it will heal with rest. You can't send me a sympathy gift with that level of injury. ......

I see. I'm glad to hear that.

The civilian replied, smiling at the turn of events. Liddy pulled a face at what followed.

I'm sure you'll be able to sign off on this in time for the reporting deadline, then. Well then, Mr. Liddy. Once again, I look forward to your submission.

Liddy was speechless as the civil servant gracefully indicated the door with his hand. Slightly, finally realizing that she had been dancing on his palm, Liddy's head instantly boiled.

'Oh, you knew that and you rode it!

I do not know what you mean. I'm just concerned about Master Lloyd's injuries.

"How dare you plot against me!　Look, I'm Sutherland!　When I become a duke, I'll pay you back for this!

That's great, I'm looking forward to it.

Smiling faintly politely, the civil servant pointed to the exit. Finally, he added.

"Listen, Master Liddy. That's what happens all the time, including this one.

"Young master!

Will Liddy be okay? As such, Alberto, who has been fidgeting in front of the door of the provincial hospital, is relieved to see that Liddy has returned.

But when he rushed over, Albert noticed that Liddy's expression was much darker than before - her mood and tension had plummeted beyond comparison.

Oh, this is a bad turn of events.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future.

"I'm going back to .......

"Yes, yes

No detours. I just want to go home.

"...... yes

Sniffing. It was like sniffing out a sniffing sound from a depressed Liddy, but Alberto didn't dare to touch it.

In addition, less than an hour later, Liddy and Alberto would have a miraculous - and unfortunate - reunion with a certain person in the city.

That's another story.