Ascendance of a Bookworm

I went back to the temple as the sales meeting ended and I sneaked in to support my mother as she began to plot things.

When we get back to the temple, we have to form a moving unit to Irkner. Ask Lutz and Gill to be summoned to the hidden room in the orphan dean's office so that they can select gray clerics and prepare household items, etc.

"Gil, don't forget to get your clothes ready. Be careful, I need summer and fall minutes. It's getting pretty cold around the harvest festival, isn't it?

"Yes."

"Lutz, I need you to prepare some clothes for the gray clerics to walk outside. It doesn't have to be that expensive, but I think I need clothes that I can wear when I'm not working in a workshop. Maybe because, unlike the temple, you can't wear sloppy clothes"

"Okay. I'll look after people after I choose them."

I think of something else I need as I watch the two of them write on each bookboard.

"Be sure to take the dishes. I don't think this much more at once is enough, and the gray clerics have never eaten without cutlery, so I think it's very troublesome when they didn't"

Lutz, who knows to eat by hand or share dishes in the dining room of Lower Town, is not the same grey cleric who grew up well in the sense of being for nobility. As the orphans of Hasse bewildered the temple, I think the grey clerics who went to Irkner will be rigid in their cultural differences.

"You should tell your husband and Damian to get ready, too. How long have you been in Ilkner?

"I will pick you up at the Harvest Festival… maybe after the fall material collection"

After last year's failure, while refilling Lutz's portion, he was consoled by a respite of stupidity. You remembered that, Lutz gazing down at me with his shoulder.

"Don't fail this year."

"Ugh...... It's going to be fine this year because it's going to come with the chief cleric."

The clergyman said he plans to rent his father, the Knight Commander, from his adoptive father for a few days before and after this year's night in Szeria. I think it's okay because the Cleric Chief and Brother Eckhardt, who know what happened last year, decide on the formation.

Although there is a summer material collection before that.

"Then, here's a report from you, that from now on Damien will be going into and out of the workshop. Exactly, because you can't negotiate with Geebe Ilkner without knowing how to make paper."

"If Mr. Benno permits it, that's fine. But just like the craftsmen, the only way in is in the workshop. Let me get this straight so I don't get lost in the aristocratic area."

"It's not you, and there's no one in the aristocracy," Lutz said to my attention. He is the grandson of the guild chief and is a natural person to do aristocratic correspondence, so he has to be careful about spilling profits, but he says that good things and bad things are done to aristocratic opponents.

"Oh, yeah, yeah. Before dispatching to Ilkner, the guild chief said he wanted to say hello to you, but is it going to take time?

"Hopefully enough to come and drop me off on the day of departure, but it's hard to bother taking time. I often keep it before I go to Ilkner, and..."

To be honest, I already know that power is above me, but I have a strong impression of forceful words and deeds, and I still can't wipe my bad consciousness.

"It's a critical time, but I can't seem to plug the challenge"

"No, because you noblemen have more difficulties."

I immediately ate Lutz's scratch. Get more work, I'm sorry. Lots of work foreclosures, sorry.

"... well, fine. Tell the guild leader you can drop him off."

And four grey clerics were elected by Lutz and Gill to go to Irkner, so that the papermaking tools to bring to Irkner were brought into the workshop. At the same time, it seems that Damien is now entering and leaving the workshop, but I rarely take to the workshop, so I do not face to face.

He seems to be a little happy to interact with his parents in the Temple Chief's office. Ordnants frequently came and went between Brigitte and Geebe Irkner, and the dates were adjusted and the day was set for him to go to Irkner.

And the morning of departure.

From the backyard of the temple, from the lower town, the white cobblestones that hit the temple's front yard were stacked with luggage. It was close to the workshop, and there was a big place where the beast could get out.

"Good morning, Master Rosemaine"

"Good morning. Everybody all set?

Looking around, I also saw Frieda and the guild chief coming to displease the grey clerics and the Plantan Chamber of Commerce people who were out to help load their luggage.

"Let the horseman out, so please step back a little"

As I look at the amount of luggage, I send out a large bus-sized lesser bus, and the luggage is loaded one after the other, immediately upon Benno's instruction.

Frieda looked at it with a flashing look.

"... Dear Rosemaine, what the hell is this?

"It's my horseman. Now we're going to Ilkner. Isn't she cute?

Frieda looked at me and Lesser Bus several times, tilting her neck with Coteri.

"Horsebeast...? Though it's a lot different than the horseman I know."

"Ladies and gentlemen, that's what you say"

I'm used to being looked at strangely. Rather, I'm surprised Frieda knew about the horseman. Riding beasts are not a rare thing to see.

Receive a report on the recent operation of Italian restaurants and hear from third party positions on the trends of the Plantan Chamber of Commerce. Damian also seems to be hearing about the sales meeting.

"It was Frieda who recommended Damian to the Plantan Chamber of Commerce?

"Yeah, I am. Lady Rosemaine's excited business began at the mercy of her lord. You have a high success rate, so it's only natural to join the fight. Please keep using more and more about your brother. Because I'm sure it'll help."

"Oh, Frieda."

Damien then broke in between me and Frieda when he was still feeling slightly pulled by Frieda, who was still a forceful, mercantile soul.

"Frieda, even though Master Rosemayne forgives me, it doesn't make me very familiar. Because it's not like before baptism anymore."

"I'm sorry. I'll be careful."

Damian may have perceived that I was in a mood for pull. Mindful that it was not the Lord's attitude toward his adopted daughter, he subtly separated Frieda from me.

"When you're done loading up, get on it. If you've ever been on one, teach your first guy how to wear a seat belt."

From the Plantan Chamber of Commerce there are three: Benno, Lutz and Damian. Four from my side and exclusivity: Fran, Gil, Monica, and Hugo. And there are four gray clerics in the orphanage. And the escort knights Darmuel and Brigitte.

Those are the members who will be traveling this time.

The passenger seat is ridden by Brigitte, whose first return in a long time seems delightful, and it is Dermel with no heart or a nervous face who leads with a horseback. I think you want to make a slight positive impression on her parents' house, but I want her to lose her strength because she's going to put too much effort into it and make a strange mistake.

"Okay, I'll go"

As Frieda and the guild leader opened their mouths and dropped off the Lesser Bus popping out, I waved gently and set off.

Pinch a lunch break once on the way and the Lesser Bus flies away.

As I heard from Brigitte or studied in geography, Ilkner was a land with many forests and mountains. There is a river that runs out of the mountains and leads to the lake, and several houses are built in a pompous fashion along the river.

Among the biggest settlements you can see from above, you can see the white and wide mansion. That's Geebe Ilkner's summer hall. Looks like they were waiting to arrive, and many residents are looking up into the sky and waving their hands.

"Not calling Brigitte?

"... because they're all like family"

Brigitte says so, looking down at Ilkner with her nostalgic eyes narrowed.

Unlike Aerenfest, the nobility hall and the place where the civilians lived were not partitioned by walls, and the way he waved loudly to Brigitte felt that the relationship between the people and the nobility was much closer.

"Master Rosemaine may be confused. That's a lot different from Aerenfest...... People may seem familiar and too close, but no offense."

Brigitte, who knows Hasse, says anxiously that the inhabitants will be unhappy, but I do not need to worry, he shakes his head.

"With the Chief Cleric, I might have frowned, but I wouldn't be particularly concerned about the proximity because I grew up in the temple and used to go in and out of the orphanage, or sneak out to the lower town to meet with merchants and craftsmen. Because every face looks like it admires Brigitte."

In a small voice, he said, "Even at Hasse's Harvest Festival, you would have eaten with the civilians, wouldn't you?" Whispering, Brigitte blinked several times, then, it burst happily.

It's usually a crisp look, unusual for Brigitte, who doesn't give out too many emotions or words, and a smile like vegetarian emotions came out intact. Honestly, she's cute enough to want to brag about Dermuel.

As the Lesser Bus descended, more than a dozen residents surrounded it. According to Brigitte, they are residents who work in the woods and fields, while also working downstairs in the summer hall in Ilkner.

"Welcome back, Master Brigitte"

"Welcome, Master Rosemaine"

Their eyes surrounding Brigitte were warm and filled with admirable affection. Brigitte also has an honest smile on her face that she doesn't show much while on duty and answers her welcome.

"I'm back now. Ladies and gentlemen, this is my lord's adopted daughter, my lord Rosemayne. Be careful not to have a coarse phase."

In Brigitte's words, "Are you the princess of the lady's Lord? You have to be careful with that," the residents open their mouths one after the other, skinning the uncle who opened his mouth.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa."

"Maybe even a thinker could have done it."

"What a splendid lady you preferred to run around Noyama with a knife in your hand than your method..."

All that comes out of everyone's mouth is an old story about Brigitte. Stop like Brigitte panicked.

"That's it! Please stop chatting and guide everyone. I will bring Lady Rosemaine to your brother."

"Yes, yes. Shall we come?"

Laughing karakara, they lead us away and open the door.

Everyone else who only knows the distance between Aerenfest nobles and civilians can see that they have a bloody face or a bewildered face who doesn't know how to handle it.

"Um, Master Rosemaine"

I waved lightly in Fran's face as he tried to complain.

"Fran, this isn't like Aerenfest. You don't have to say it loud unless it's dangerous. Accept it as something like this."

"But..."

"If you feel too bad, don't tell residents directly, but complain to Geebe Ilkner or Brigitte first. When the relationship with the inhabitants is twisted, the Plantan Chamber of Commerce and clerics who will remain here for a while will feel uncomfortable."

It seems that my acceptance of the attitude of the inhabitants determined that no trouble would arise, Benno gave instructions, and the Plantan Chamber of Commerce and the Grey Clerics began to carry their luggage from the Lesser Bus. If we don't get away, we'll have trouble staying tonight.

Brigitte, who is back at his parents' house, of course, me and Darmuel, the noblemen, have a room ready in the summer hall.

Monica comes with my room and Fran is supposed to be attached to Dermuel, so it's the summer hall. Going forward, Gil and the exclusive cook Hugo, who acts with the Plantan Chamber of Commerce, are not to be allowed in my room because of their heterosexuality, and are to sleep away.

Watching them carry their luggage into each of them, I cleaned up the Lesser Bus and, guided by Brigitte, stepped into the Irkner Hall. The conditioning was not as artistic as the craftsmen in Aerenfest competing for technology, but rather a museum with many more rustic feelings and a touch of handcrafted warmth.

"Dear Rosemayne, welcome to Ilkner"

"Thank you for inviting me. I know, Geebe Ilkner."

Geebe Ilkner and his family were waiting for us in the reception room for the guests. There is the figure of Brigitte's mother and the wife of Geebe Ilkner and their son.

"Allow me to pray for blessings on the glorious good day of the Rydenshaft, God of Fire, on the encounter guided by the Gods"

"I forgive you."

Along with the family introduction, when greeted by Brigitte's mother and the wife of Geebe Ilkner, Geebe Ilkner showed her prepared tea.

"Would you like some tea while the side service gets the room ready? We have so much to talk about."

I follow me as an escort knight and compare Brigitte, who cannot even greet me as a family, to Geebe Ilkner, who takes it for granted, and other families who at first glance can see me nagging because I want to speak to Brigitte.

"Hey, Brigitte. My escort knight will be at Darmuel's disposal, so Brigitte will be on vacation until the day he returns."

Brigitte shook her head several times, turning her face towards me as she had been bounced.

"I will accompany Lady Rosemaine."

"I am happy to accompany Brigitte, who knows Irkner well, so I intend to ask him to accompany me. But I want to ask a lot of questions. You won't be able to talk to me during the escort mission, will you?

It falls to the renunciation of duty that the escort knight gives priority to anything other than the escort. Naturally, serious Brigitte doesn't really talk to me while you're at work.

"Besides, I'm at my parents' house. Give your family time to deal with Brigitte as well.... This is an order. Brigitte, get dressed and have tea with me."

"Yes, sir."

Once Brigitte, who laughed as if she had no choice, knelt before me and crossed her hands, she left the spot to get dressed as I had ordered.

I lower my brow as Geebe Ilkner, who was watching us interact, bewildered.

"Master Rosemaine is a stranger. It's a lot different from the higher nobility I know."

"As you know, Geebe Ilkner, unlike ordinary senior nobles, I grew up in a temple. We interacted with the children in the orphanage and met with merchants and artisans in Lower Town, so this idyllic atmosphere suits our skin very well."

The view and air were good, and the residents' temperament seemed relaxed and calm. Be calmer than a castle full of belly-black people. I have a library, so I don't want to abandon the castle.

Brigitte, who finished dressing quickly, drinks tea and discusses her plans for tomorrow and beyond.

In doing so, Monica informed me that the room was ready.

"Dear Rosemayne, may I offer you a new order?"

"Yep. Now, if you'll excuse me for once."

When I step back into my room, I will also be able to have family conversations.

Leaving the reception room, Patari and the door close. The voice "Welcome back, Brigitte" echoes from behind me as I walk out. Feeling the love of my family contained in that voice, I also wanted to return asexually. Downtown, in that house.

When I changed from costumes to costumes that I could walk around in the countryside to visit the nobles, Fran and Gill came in.

According to the two reports, Dermuel's room seems to be tidied up and the separation almost finished.

"We've secured a place to sleep today. Now we've decided where to turn it into a workshop from a river location, and we're installing tools."

"The Plantan Chamber of Commerce wants to talk to Geebe Irkner about the Plant Paper Association. And I would like to ask Rosemaine to adjust and stand up so that it is not detrimental to either of us."

During the discussion at the castle the other day, we talked about setting up an association in order to ensure money, as barter is the main part of Ilkner. It is to buy and sell the paper made because of it at a fair price.

Meetings with nobles take time, so I guess that means we should make an appointment early. I immediately wrote to Fran about the appointment and decided to take it with me.

Meanwhile, I'll tell Gil what I asked him about tomorrow at his earlier tea.

"Tomorrow even residents of this place will be able to show you around. If you have trees that are likely to be made of paper ingredients, you should prepare cages and knives dressed to go to the woods because you want to collect them."

"Yes, sir."

"Then they say dinner is a dish that grills vegetables and meat harvested around here on an iron plate. He said he was going to give me a welcome party. Tell Hoogo to help you with your meal."

Speaking of some contacts, Fran came back with a face that couldn't hide the confusion.

"Fran, what's wrong?

"... Geebe Ilkner is going to listen to you now"

If you're going to hang out as a nobleman in Aerenfest, he said the appointment for the meeting will be booked in a few days, considering that they have plans, and there's no point in waiting a few days with both plans in mind, though he also exchanges letters.

I think I'm quick and helpful, but Fran, who has grown up more in the way of the aristocratic society than I do, doesn't seem to be familiar with the country way.

"Fran, don't think too much about it. Benno can't be away from the store for too long, so it's helpful to get things done right away."

"That may be..."

Tell Gil to call Benno, and I shall head to Geebe Ilkner's office with Fran, who exhales.

Benno and Damian also said, "From now on?" He looked a little facetious, but the two are accustomed to unscrupulous gestures of nobility, so unlike Fran, just to be surprised, there is little confusion.

"Geebe Ilkner, I'm glad you had the time"

The representative of the Botanical Paper Association is Benno, so I'm just looking at Benno and Geebe Ilkner talking in the standpoint of being a witness. Damian will be staying in Irkner as a representative of the Plantan Chamber of Commerce from now on, so he wants to take a good look at the contract.

The contract was terminated immediately because some talk was over at the castle.