Ascendance of a Bookworm

"Rosemayne is not obliged to guarantee the interests of Drevanhel in connection with the marriage of Prince Gigisvalt and Lady Adolphine. Discuss it within the royal family."

"I know," Adolphine smiled when Ferdinand said no.

"But the premise of the discussion also has something to do with Lady Rosemayne. After the earlier coup d 'état, Classenburg and Dunkelferger each got their neighbor's land as a reward. Drevanhel, who had no land to gain from adjacent locations, was to increase his influence by sending more senior nobles to the centre."

Classenburg and Dunkelferger, who manage the land delimited by boundaries, were also in trouble, but Drevanhell, who offered a large number of senior nobles to fill the holes of the dwindling central nobility, also said his internal affairs were in trouble.

"Now it has been decided that Classenburg and Dunkelferger will redraw their boundaries and take the land they have managed as their own property. So what form will the treatment of the central nobility take after shredding the central land and moving the central temple to the House of Lords?

Ferdinand made a slightly more difficult face to Adolphine, who asks if the profits that Drevanhell earned as a winner would be guaranteed in the same way as in Classenburg and Dunkelferger.

"With the transfer of the House of Lords in Zent and the inauguration of the royal Aub, the central nobles, other than the royal proximities, plan to return to their respective territories once and for all. It is then the same that nobles are seconded from each territory to the centre, but it is up to Lady Eglantine and Prince Anastasius to decide whether or not to adopt them as central nobles. From now on, the central nobility will also be asked to use the dormitories of each territory as a residence."

Upon hearing Ferdinand's explanation, Adolphine nodded slowly, seemingly anticipating its development: "We are going to return the blue priests, so we thought that the central nobility might also return them once to each territory".

"I have no objection to the choice of those whom the new Zent places around us new, nor to letting the central aristocracy dwell in the dormitories of each territory in order to reduce the burden. But then, unlike Crassenburg and Dunkelferger, Drevanhell doesn't just lose the profits he was supposed to bring about by my marriage, he also loses the profits he should have made during the coup."

Adolphine nods several times when she talks to Drevanhel based on that information. Seeing how it was, I accidentally opened my mouth.

"... I understand the situation of Dear Adolphine. Dear Eglantine, Lady Traokvar, Prince Gigisvalt. Please don't even think about Drevanhell's interests."

"Rosemaine, it's not about you mouthing"

Ferdinand took me lightly, but I have no regrets.

"I know it's a bad idea to offer. But I sympathize with Dear Adolphine's haste and desperation. Forgive me for being so palatable."

The situation in Adolphine today is as if I had adopted with Traokvar and all the profits that were supposed to be given to Aerenfest were broken. If I were you, I would definitely be angry that it was "such a breach of contract," and instead of benefiting Aerenfest after being downgraded to Aub's adoptive daughter in the abandoned territory, I would consider adoption if I were to be in a situation where I had to ask Aerenfest to help and burden her.

... Unlike adoption, things will change because in the case of marriage it also involves a lot of women's honor...

"Master Adolphine is a political marriage, and I understand the situation. But what about deciding on a divorce right here and now? I don't think it's a matter of deciding as soon as possible because it's a big part of your territory's thoughts and your future…"

The marriage between Gigisvalt and Adolphine should have been the result of a contemplation of the power relations of the territory in Drevanhel and the royal family, Jürgenschmitt. I don't think we can just swallow Adolphine's opinion and decide to divorce her.

"Of course I'm not making up my mind right now on this occasion. We intend to discuss it with the parents and royalty of Drevanhel and reach a conclusion by the Lords' Conference at which Lady Traokvar and Prince Gigisvalt will assume their duties in Aub.... it's just that my star knot was performed as an ancient ritual. So I thought that divorce might also require an ancient ritual."

Adolphine wants to ask if a couple married by an ancient ritual like no one has ever seen before can divorce in the same way as before, although it would be fine if they could divorce normally. They should be newlyweds for the first year of marriage at once, but no matter what you ask, divorce is a prerequisite.

... Hmmm, I wonder if this is what it is...

Is political marriage until then if the premise is broken? Because we're a couple now, I want you to do something if we're going to help each other a little bit more. But that is not for me to speak of others who do not know in what covenant they have come to marry.

"Please wait a moment. I'll look into it....... Gluthris Height"

I decided to put out the book of Mestionora and look into the divorce. While searching, I see Gigisvalt talking to Adolphine, who cut out the divorce. Apparently, Gigisvalt doesn't want a divorce.

"Adolphine, I didn't think you were so obsessed with your position as royalty. Haven't you spent nearly a year as a couple"

Adolphine blinked her eyes wonderfully at Gigisvalt's words, which contained the sound of stuffing when her emotions were faint.

"It's a political marriage, so isn't it a prerequisite to gain a position as a royalty? Were we ever a couple in the first place?

"Aren't we a couple with the blessing of the Supreme God? Besides, what happens in the future if you're just an adult and it means divorce? You won't be able to remarry and you'll be in Drevanhell"

That's what Gigisvalt told me, and Adolphine got a very troubled look. Maybe it's off the record. However, conjugal circumstances and circumstances are not like speaking in such a public place.

Adolphine, who opened her mouth to say something, smiles like she gave up her explanation for Gigisvalt. But I didn't try to flip my will for divorce.

"Prince Gigisvalt, there is no one who does not take it in his hands when he sees the thread of Drefangua, goddess of time. Even Liebesque Hilfe can't resist the temptation."

Adolphine has a firm willingness to divorce, and it is not like I speak out if I decide in the discussions between the two houses. And I looked up from the book of Mestionora, and saw Adolphine and Gigisvalt.

"Dear Adolphine, I have looked into it and it seems that divorce can only be done if it is the same as in previous divorce proceedings. … but from now on, it seems that both Prince Gigisvalt and Lord Adolphine will have difficulty obtaining the blessing of the Supreme God"

They'll only get about half of it compared to if you pray normally.

"I'm afraid, Master Rosemaine. Helpful. Thank you for taking the time for me."

Adolphine smiled like a ho. There is no change in Adolphine's amber eyes when he tells us that the blessings of the Supreme God will be reduced. Determination seems hard. Having learned that there was no difference in the divorce method, Adolphine immediately attached a promise to set up a forum for discussion with Drevanhel in Eglantine and Traochvar. Excellent.

Ferdinand opens his mouth when he sees Adolphine pull in after finishing the question.

"So, in three days, you can have a stone dedicated to your name, so you can see what you can afford and say in four days we'll have a gluthris heirloom ceremony and a new Zent unveiling? It starts with three bells, just like any other ritual."

"Four days from now!?

I agree with Ferdinand's words, though Eglantine raised a surprising voice. It's a pretty spare schedule. I think it's a lot nicer for Ferdinand.

"It's not that hard for the royal family, Lord Eglantine, to make a stone dedicated to fame as long as it has the material. We also teach congratulations and ways to heal the gathering place at the previous Lords' Conference, so collecting materials isn't that difficult, and two days is enough."

"Two days would suffice if we just made a stone dedicated to fame, but then we wouldn't be better prepared for the ritual in time. Dear Eglantine, it will also be necessary to perform an audition of the service dance..."

"Oh, if it does compare to Master Eglantine, it's not enough for three or four days of archery, me"

I'm finally able to dance without falling, but there's still so much to be desired. It's pretty hard to be compared to Eglantine. You can take some more practice time, for the most part, but that was rejected.

"Do something even if you don't have enough practice time. We can't make it to the prayer ceremony unless we finish it as soon as possible and get back to Arlensbach. This year's harvest will be devastating."

"Okay.... Ah, Master Ferdinand. What should I do with my costume?

When I ask Ferdinand, Ferdinand raises his eyebrows lightly. I thought I heard "whatever". But if you don't listen carefully, I don't have much clothing to wear right now.

"Master Eglantine, who is an adult, has sunshine that comes together at mitzvahs and star knots, so there's no problem. You give the new Zent a gluthris height, so why don't you put together a costume for the temple chief's ritual?

I'm used to wearing Temple Chief ritual clothes, and I don't have to be thrilled if I'll make it. I'll have to ask the leaselators to get it from Arlensbach.

"On the day of the ritual, Master Eglantine asks for a service dance with demonic stone shoes. Because without magic, the pillars of light don't stand."

"Am I a demon stone shoe, too?

"You are in a state where you are completely drooling over the power of the goddess, so the results will remain the same in about a shoe. Do as you please."

... Huh? It's such a terrible drool, me.

It is not normal to be completely unconscious, but in a state where columns are likely to stand without having to do anything to your shoes.

"Then we plan to put Haltmoot in the position of chief cleric as an adjunct to the ritual. Until the day, shall I lend you as Prince Anastasius' educator?

"Wait, Ferdinand! Make Haltmoot Prince Anastasius an educator!?

My adoptive father raised his surprise at the words of making the senior aristocrat of the Aerenfest a royal educator. After a glimpse of his adoptive father, Ferdinand turns his gaze to Anastasius.

"Haltmoot is the most divinely knowledgeable of the talent we can lend to you."

"Ferdinand is the one most familiar with divinity, isn't he?

Anastasius nominates Ferdinand, whether he thought it easier to ask for teaching from a lord candidate than to ask a senior aristocrat. But without getting his hair in, Ferdinand declined the offer.

"Sure, I'm more familiar with it, but I can't afford to have to give instructions to the Arlensbach nobles instead of Rosemayne. If Prince Anastasius says that he doesn't like Haltmoot, or that he is confident that he can prepare for Dear Eglantine's inheritance ceremony, which was decided after four days without an educator, etc., he will not lend it. Prepare with the people of the Central Temple."

How far can Anastasius lead the blue clerics of the Central Temple, where Immanuel is in a "don't let him die" situation? Whatever you think, Haltmoot's cooperation will be necessary.

... Dear Ferdinand, Majestic Demon King, who sells grace to the royal family while completely cutting off his exit.

But you can't be losing to Ferdinand's Demon King. What is exchanged here is a lending near my side. It should not be done over my head, the Lord of Haltmoot.

"Prince Anastasius, it pays to hold my side for four days. Travel expenses must be royal."

My adoptive fathers peeled my eyes at what I was going to say, but I can't give in here. Because if I can beat the Demon King, I'm a businessman.

"And then I promised to invite Master Hannelore to the place where I would give the new Zent the gluthris height. Aub Dunkelferger, please do not call Lady Hannelore to the ceremonial venue."

"I will definitely take you"

When I was satisfied that Mr. and Mrs. Aub of Dunkelferger were comfortable with my understanding, Traokvar slowly raised his hand and asked for permission to speak after a few thoughts.

"Dear Rosemaine, I have one suggestion to make"

"What is it, Master Traokvar?

"How about inviting lord candidates from all over the place who are attending the House of Lords? I consider it a good opportunity to learn about the importance of divinity, the mystery of Gluthrithheit, and the importance of prayer from an early age for those closest to the next Zent candidate."

From now on, I will pray to the gods and increase my attributes. Showing the way to Zent ahead would also be a step in the temple reform, Traokvar said.

My adoptive father, who was thinking a little, agrees with Traokvar, "I agree".

"However, we know that the range to be invited is for those who have completed the baptism ceremony. If I could, I would like to show Melchior the divinity that Rosemayne does, too, when he holds the position of Temple Chief in the Territory."

I laughed small at the words of my adoptive father. We'll have to do our best to set an example for the Merhioles.

"We also have the brooches and other preparations needed to make our way to the House of Lords, so it will be up to each Aub to decide whether or not to include a pre-Lordship child. But isn't it a very good thing to come into contact with divinity from an early age? I agree."

"What are you going to do if something goes wrong by involving the young?

Ferdinand scorned me, but I bowed my shoulders lightly.

"At the temple in Aerenfest, the blue cleric apprentices of my time, who had just finished their baptismal ceremony, gave a tour of the Divine, but nothing has happened in particular except to be serious about the Divine. Will a lord candidate who should be well educated cause problems? Besides, wouldn't it be better for parents if I woke you up"

If it were to happen, you would know in front of everyone how poorly educated you are. Only the kids who aren't ashamed to let them out will bring Aub and the others. There can't be a problem as a result.

"This ritual of inheritance to be performed is a sudden divine matter, unlike the star knots and so forth that are routinely carried out in the Lords' Council. It will not be a routine event, so only this time, if you are a child who has been specially baptized, you should be able to participate."

When I say that with my breasts up, Ferdinand slaps his temples, "I am saying something great, but I will just want to show my siblings the good".

... That's Master Ferdinand. Well done. I spotted it.

Permission to participate was also given to the Lord's Candidate, who completed the baptism ceremony, to check the ritual flow as a whole, and the discussion was concluded.