The small tea party with the Roguesia family was set for less than four and a half months by decree of Berwaier and the houses there, and was set for the middle of the seventh month.
While waiting for it, a young man visited me from Fort Yugfena. He is the grandson nephew of Count Teresia and the other person I was to rely on this time, Oscar Teresia.
Pass him to the reception room of the small city mansion, which exists to the extent of my apologies. Looking again, that harsh face still reminded me of the Earl of Theresia somewhere, and the tension I almost had with the first person I met became foggy.
"You've come well, Lord Oscar. That's the first time you've said hello. Again, I'm Eliza Cardia. I'm so glad you came all the way from Yugfena."
"No, it's a pleasure to have you here, Viscount Cardia. We have heard you speak as the founding knights of the new Knights to be placed in the Viscount's territory."
Looks serious. He doesn't betray its appearance and says a very stuffy greeting to the first voice. A definite tension was felt behind it and, conversely, familiarity arose.
"You don't have to be so strong. As you can see, I'm just a kid."
Showing his hands open as he played, Oscar opened his eyes for a moment and then smiled slightly as he had seen even the delightful ones. Would I have lost a little of my shoulder strength?
"Hang up."
Recommending the chair, he sat back more relaxed than when he entered the room. I'm disappointed that you understand this intent successfully. Regardless of who you occasionally show your face to in the social world, it's annoying to boulder to have a tough exchange with someone who may face you frequently in the territory from now on.
"Quick and bad, but let me elaborate on the Knights. It was founded in the name of the Earl of Teresia, and the reason it was founded is to protect and supervise the new inhabitants who accepted it in our territory of Cardia."
"Is it founded in the name of Father Dae-jung?
"I have no countenance.... the establishment of a private knighthood requires more than a junior count."
After I said there was no countenance, I remembered that it was not common sense to apply for a private knighthood, and I hastily added an explanation.
The distinction around here has become blurred because he received the necessary education for his lords at the same time as his upbringing items as a nobleman. It's one of my hobbies to talk to someone because I'm starting to show my face in the social world... from now on, I need more attention.
"Doesn't that mean you have control over the people instead of Viscount Cardia, whose father is the lord?
"No, I'm fine. He's my official guardian, and he's recognized as my underage lord's deputy. And you're supposed to submit my consent form when you apply."
"As long as it takes..."
It became a succinct explanation, but Oscar nodded as he was convinced. It is quick to understand and above all.
"That said, the Knights will essentially follow my policy."
"… have you already decided what policy to adopt?
"Of course. First of all, I must say, the new inhabitants are essentially well supervised using the old system."
"Is that... not contrary to the philosophy of civilian equality?
The philosophy of civilian equality is based on a passage in the sacred code that it is not permissible to exercise civilian control over any civilian, which is interpreted as necessarily exercised by the nobility. It is believed that giving a difference in identity to civilians can threaten the state's identity laws.
To him, naturally bewildered, I shook my neck to the side and answered.
"The ruling class of the old system has a contract with Suku for me and the minister. They're just communicating my intentions to other new residents under my direction."
But if we push too far into the philosophy of civilian equality, the state will cease to stand. Because nobility will have to do everything, both the presence of the famous lords who represent each village and the command of the leadership forces formed by conscription from the civilian population.
Naturally, everyone knows it's impossible. As a formal way out of this, the laws of the kingdom only give the people the right to contract ministers with the civilian population. A minister is defined as a role that serves the head of the household and mediates between the people and the master.
Although famous lords and army are not exactly the same as ministers in order to sign a contract with the role of lord, it is now assumed that lordships are in principle allowed to be invaded by descent. The knight was also originally a kind of minister, but after a long time the aristocratic identity becomes a special status allowed for a generation, with a history of transformation as something else.
"Oh, minister...... is that right"
"Slow down, though, he wants to make all the ruling layers of the Shir tribe belong to the Knights. Instead of being educated, he's on his way to rooting it in the land."
I have to set up a Knights in a hurry for the convenience of human resources, but I'll pinch a word. Did you already know the circumstances, Oscar nods and urges you to continue.
"Not a very praiseworthy means, but I decided to ask the Knights to take charge of their supervision from the outset on a dignified basis. They can only use Altras or Lindar, and they can barely produce documents because they are not literate. I want to leave that part to the Lord now. And then, you're protected. If you have to, you have to defend them."
"Does it mean it can be counted on territorial defense by increasing its significance?"
"Guess what."
The ends of the lips hang slightly. Competent people are welcome.
Nevertheless, I was thirsty because I explained it all at once. Ring the bell at hand and give instructions to the maid who was waiting outside the room to prepare the tea. Then Oscar laughed small about what was funny.
"... something?
"No. It's just... so small, I felt you were splendidly aristocratic"
Are you saying that the appearance and inner chigusa are odd? Please don't offend me, I nod back at the added word. It's a much better reaction than being spooked.