Reincarnation into the Barrier Master

A hot summer arrived. The sun shines brightly. In the meantime, one visitor is told to my office in the capital of Agarta. No apology. Assault visit, but tell him to let me through because he's the one who found out. After a while, the person arrived.

"Ooh, I'm so sorry! Mapi, I'm sorry!"

"What is it? Outside the room, I'm flabbergasted. Come in."

When I spoke as I sat in my chair, I came in ramblingly with the door open, a small but black-soaked, highly armed, artisan-style man.

"Oh General, I'm so sorry!

"Hi Mr. Gen. You look good. What the hell, in the middle of the day?"

It was Mr. Gen, the carpenter's building beam, who came into the room. He's a handsome carpenter enough to compete for first or second place in the Imperial capital, but a few months ago he moved in with his apprentice to fly a flag in Agarta. In Agarta, it's a fantastic construction rush, and Mr. Gen is getting orders, keeping him pretty busy.

Admiral, did you hear that? You're getting a new wife, aren't you?

"Well, yeah."

I answer with an indescribable face.

"With your wife's fertility, it's a double delight. So, Shiraku and the other carpenters gathered and talked about giving a celebration to the Admiral Tetsu."

Mr. Gen looks good and leans close to me all the time.

"Nothing's fine. Mr. Gen is busy too, so don't push me."

"No, that's huge! Admiral, have you decided where your new wife will live?

"Ah."

I look into the sky unexpectedly.

"It would be enough now to be two wives, two daughters and a gong brother, but when it comes to welcoming a new wife, it can't be what it is now, can it? I'm going to have a new baby. We're talking about the house of Admiral Tetsu."

Mr. Gen is sparkling his eyes. So far, to the people of the capital, my transferring kingdom is a secret. That's why they think our family lives in this former Royal Army headquarters building.

"Admiral Tetsu." There's no place for a king in this city. Why don't we build a palace where the king lives? You can't make something as stupid as when you were in the kingdom of Juka, but you're not sure you want to finish that, are you?

"Thankfully, Mr. Gen would be busy, too, wouldn't he?

"No, Lord Tome of the Empire, it's Tomeil!... don't you know?... that Lord Tome is coming to Agarta. If the bastard's coming, I'm going to leave my job to Lord Tome. I've talked to other parents, and I'm with them about trying to make a do-de-camon out of our hands. Admiral Tetsu, as a celebration, let us build a castle!

It's a thankful, ungrateful story, but I also feel that Mr. Gen is the best person to say it. I decided to get back to you at a later date.

"I'm waiting for a good reply!

Nick showed his white teeth and smiled and Mr. Gen left the room behind.

At night, when I returned to the Imperial Mansion, I quickly told everyone Mr. Gen's suggestion.

"Hmm. This mansion is admirable, but..."

It's Pallis who talks like that. I can't help it. The kitchen of this mansion is almost filled with the utensils, dishes chosen by Pallis. Her attachment to this mansion would be double.

"Pallis has college, too, so going to Agarta is..."

It's Mae who's worried about Pallis. Pallis is also worried, but the mansion is stocked with a large amount of tools and materials to be used for May's research. When it comes to transferring it, it would be a lot of effort.

I also asked Gon, Ferris, Luara and Fairi, but it feels like they can either.

"Mr. Gen is right."

It was Rico who spoke resolutely.

"Again, we need a castle. It is also a place to protect the king and his clan, and a symbol of the power of the country. Agarta is a country that has just been founded. If you build a big castle, you can put pressure on the surrounding countries."

Everyone's been pushed to silence. Sure, Rico has a point. I think arm in arm.

"... a castle, are you there?

"Linos, what are you talking about? I need it!

"I think what Rico says is best. But does castle really help? 'Cause Juka's castle was big and boasted of protecting the iron walls, but in the end the Kings perished, not the Kargi rebellion. I don't care how amazing a castle you make, it doesn't make sense if nobody protects it after all."

"If there's a Linos bond, we can protect it."

"Yeah, I am. If I die, the bond won't work, will it? If they rebel inside the castle at that time, it'll all be over, won't it?

"That's only for those who live in Agarta..."

"Rico, I can't tell you enough not to. We're fine. But what about the kids' and grandkids' bills? Besides, right now, if we build a massive castle, we're gonna have to mobilize a lot of people, right? Wouldn't that be a burden for the people living in Agarta? I don't think we need to build a castle right now."

"Linos..."

"I just have to get them a room, because Duchess Concidi and Soleil are definitely coming."

"Is that it? Is Matocal...?

"Yeah, Matokal thinks we need to talk slowly for once. If it's not up to her, that's what I want to think."

Rico lays down his eyes and leans down.

"No, there's no need for Rico to feel responsible. It's just my problem."

"I did something extra."

"Rico, it's okay. However, if you build a castle, you have to put it down that you're a soldier, don't you? I want to make it as simple as possible. Hopefully, Concidie and Soleil want you to come alone."

"Exactly that's... I think at least one or two of the women will be brought in."

"I knew it... That's right."

"Lady Concidi and Lady Soleil are noble men. She is just a princess of a country and the daughter of a chief. You'll be rude if you don't pick me up."

"However, your husband's skills should be known less -"

"Gong may say the same. Okay, I'll just think about it."

I decided to go ahead and take a bath and go to bed.

Rico, May and I are taking a bath today. After we find out Rico's pregnant, the bath is decided to go as far as the three of us can. Rico's stomach isn't noticeably swollen yet, but he's got half the anxiety, half the fun, and so on about what he's going to look like.

While the three of us are in the hot tub, we lose our fatigue. It's time for bliss.

"Bath feels good ~"

May leaks her voice unexpectedly.

"Right. It's so easy."

I answer with a noisy voice, too.

"If you move to the castle, this is how you want to take a bath ~"

"Right."

When we had that conversation, Rico came next to me. I hug Rico from his back and gently stroke his stomach with both hands.

"I wish I could take a bath with my mom and dad, even if this kid was born"

Rico looked very happy.

And me and Rico get in bed. I've been sleeping on Rico's stomach for a long time now, and I still try to sleep on my stomach today. But Rico gently pays that hand and nods his face to my chest.

"... Linos, what do you want to do?

"What do you want?

"It's about the castle."

"I... I'd rather stay in my life right now. Even if you live like a nobleman now, you probably won't get used to it. The castle doesn't think it needs anything big either. If the people of Agarta let me go, no matter how fine the castle is built, it will end up in vain. More than that, I want to create a relationship where I protect the people of Agarta and I am protected from the people of Agarta. I think it's better that way than building a castle. It may be a very insane and sweet idea, but that's what I mean."

Rico grabs my chest cuddly. I held Rico's back gently, too.

And the next morning, as we were all having breakfast, Rico opened his mouth.

"I'm talking about yesterday's castle..."

"What's up, Rico?

"I've been thinking about it for myself, and I still think the castle should be built"

I snort slowly.

"But I don't think we need a big castle. I think Linos is right, the most important thing is to gain trust from the people of Agarta. It's just that buildings of majesty and format... right, I think buildings that attract and welcome lords and messengers from all countries should be built. That's enough."

"Rico... where do we live?

"As it is now, you just have to live in this mansion. I'll be back at this mansion after work. I think that's fine. The place where Duchess Concidi and Lady Soleil live should only be built anew, on empty premises. We'll talk to you two once, and if you don't like living in this mansion, you just have to create a room in the new building you're going to build. If that's the case, even if you bring in a samurai or an officer, you can handle it well enough."

"That's a good idea."

"Sister Rico, that's just great! I agree!

They all seem to agree with Rico's proposal. Rico looks at me.

"Linos, what do you think?

"I agree with that plan."

"Thank you, Linos. Come to think of it, I like this mansion the most, too. And in this mansion, I want to raise this child, who will all be born."

"Okay. Then it's up to the Western Hall, not the castle, to build it in Agarta."

"Hikaru?

"I'm talking about the building used for the ball in Miyagi".

"Oh, you mean the hotel."

"That's right. A good idea will be used, so I'm sure you'll be able to make a fine western hall."

I went to Agarta to talk to Mr. Gen.