Common Sense of a Duke’s Daughter

"... Sister, Leticia asked me to wait for you on the errand"

"Okay.... you don't have to listen to Yuri?

"Yuri wanted to speak only to Lady Leticia."

"Yes... then, please guide me"

And we go back the way we came.

"Sister. Earlier......"

"If you're going to apologize for talking to Yuri, you don't have to. … what you have already given me"

"... right"

"That's why let me tell you. I would say no to that apologetic thing about the lord earlier."

"That's not what I'm talking about. I am an offer purely because you thought you deserved the Lord Duke of Almeria. As a matter of fact, I've already made a document for my father to examine it and submit it to the state."

I'm shocked to see if the story is going that far.

"Become...!

"To be honest, I'm even glad your engagement with the Kingdom of Acacia is broken. As someone who is involved in national politics, someone as competent as you will leave the country because it is only a loss"

"... I'll buy it."

"No. Then why is your sister being denied being a lord of stubbornness? He is the eldest son and has a proven track record. Is it because you're a woman? … but what is the obstacle to being a lord?"

Dragon star, was.

I thought I had to pull myself back because I was a woman.

... Yes, I was assuming.

But when I was stuck with it as a question, I was stuck with words.

Because you're a woman, you have to pull yourself out of the lord's seat?

I wonder why that is.

The more I think about it, the less I can think of a reason for it.

I just didn't even think about it with the phrase 'cause it should be'.

"If for your sister the lord's seat is heavy and you want to be free, you can't hold it back..."

"Oh, not contradictory?

"Your sister has already endured a heavy responsibility and has done all that. Forcing any more... as a brother, as a family."

"... yes"

I took one deep breath. And I ask my own heart.

After all, I wonder what future I would like to take.

Now there are two paths ahead of me.

The Lord's Way and the Way Not. At the end of the road, which was not, it was branched out into countless paths.

"... I'll ask you one last time, but you can choose which one I want?

"Yes, there are no two words"

"Yes.... then Bern. Don't hesitate, I'll take the position of lord."

To my words, Bern laughed.

"Really? That's good."

Just in time, I arrived in the office.

Me and Bern and Tanya enter that room without a husband.

"Okay, wait here. I have a little business to attend to. I'll have the castle servants bring something, so Tanya can wait here too."

"Okay. Thanks."

After Bern leaves, I sit deep in the designated seat.

"... lady. Was it good?

Yes, Tanya's been asking me worries.

"What?

"On the status of lords"

"Yeah. I won't regret it. As happy as I am to be able to keep running with everyone."

"Are you left-handed?"

To my answer, Tanya smiled relieved.

"Hehe, keep it up"

"Thank you for taking so long. I dedicate this self to the lady until we decay."

"Well... if it decays, I'll be in trouble"

That's what we said, we laughed at each other.

At that time a knock sounded through the door and a royal castle servant entered the room.

When she makes tea handily, she leaves again.

Honestly, I prefer the tea Tanya brewed for me, but... is it a matter of preference?

Then for a while, I enjoyed the tea silently.

A lot happened, even if it was just for one day today.

Drink tea so that you digest them into yourself.

"Excuse me. Thank you for waiting, Master Iris."

"Dear Leticia......! No, thank you for taking the time with me."

"It would have been nice if we had slowed down."

Master Leticia sits before me.

"Thanks to you, Yuri has made a statement. Now you can also impeach the nobles who were Ariel free. … thank you"

"No. If it was helpful, I'm glad"

"I just can't believe it helps... you always get the best results. As for the negotiations with the Kingdom of Acacia, yes. I really can't thank you enough."

"It's the ultimate honor."

"... Dear Iris. Can you be a lord?

"Yep. Listen to me from Bern...?

"Yes and no. When we talked about something else before, I heard a little bit about it. … I see you have a meeting in Bern today."

"Yes."

"... what will you do?

"I take over the position of lord."

Lady Leticia enjoyed herself and narrowed her eyes.

"Are you to the left? As a matter of fact, this is the only place I'm going to inherit the throne."

I guess so too...... because she's the only direct line of the royal family right now without Dean or Master Ed at all.

"It's not like when I was a grandmother. It's not about connecting to the next generation, it's about the truth. I have all the power."

"Well......! That's..."

Honestly surprised.

Though I had rarely realized that I had the power to accomplish it... I can't believe I could actually do that.

Her grandmother...... Ayria did reign at the top of this country as queen. Welcome your son-in-law from those with blood connections, in the form of co-rule.

... that meant a strong connection for communicating blood muscles to the next generation.

But her throne is not the same.

For the first time in history, the king of women in the true sense of the word.

By then existing ideas would have stuck around, smashing them up and putting them together...... I'm sure it wouldn't have been the majority of the way.

"I've decided to be ready. And already, I'm on that path. Dear Iris, thank you for your time."

"Nice to meet you."

"Dear Iris, if you hit it. Would you like to thank the Kingdom of Acacia... for the reward, I would like to give you and your territory some discretion as a special district."

"... what does that mean?

"Since I was your brother, you know this country has been centralized, right?

"Yes, of course."

"To put it bluntly, you and the Duke of Almeria will be the exception. Stay free to wield your spicy arms in the consular government."

When I chewed up and understood what it meant...... I took a breath for a moment realizing effortlessly on this occasion that it was a terrible big deal she was talking about.

"... Are you sure?

To my words, Lady Leticia laughs couscous.

"You're asked the same question.... good or bad, until I thought that was the best thing for the country. I sent word to the other nobles, but I didn't complain.... naturally, right? When Ellia told me about my cuteness, but still interfered with the Duke of Almeria's house, and an unreasonable levy was made by that brother, instead of knowing it and pretending not to see it, I asked for further levy, and I couldn't even help him in this crisis."

I could neither agree nor do anything, and I could only nod vaguely.

However, I have already consulted other nobles and gained their approval…?

Fast move.

If you are taking my territory so much, I will accept it because it is my offer.

"Thank you, Master Leticia. I will continue to do all I can for my territory. If it can patrol and help the kingdom, there's no better joy than that."

"I'm glad you said that."

... so the talks between me and Lady Leticia ended with a soothing atmosphere.