Early October.

It can be said that Isaac's role as proxy for the Lords was successfully fulfilled.

Of course, thanks to Hans and other adults for their support.

(A year of turmoil is almost over...)

Isaac strokes his chest down.

If I could, I wanted to talk to my family more face to face this past year.

I accepted that I had no choice but to do what I had to do because I needed it as a nominal decoration, but it was heartbreaking that I couldn't do what I had to do.

Even if we go to Wang Capital, we will spend a considerable amount of time in dialogue with our families.

Nevertheless, relationship repair takes time.

I was prepared to take time on an annual basis.

Today was the day to send Hans out.

I've been pretty well taken care of over the last six months.

It wasn't just the way I did my job, it was taught a lot in the chat.

I've heard stories about the church, but above all, I've learned a lot from listening to a little bit of my experience as a nobleman.

So much so that I had more to teach than my father or grandfather.

"Mr. Hans. Thank you very much."

"Never mind. This one was also very easy and good compared to going around the region to collect donations. Say hello to my brother... No, I'll show you my face first, so you don't have to."

That's what I say, Hans laughs.

Isaac waits for the arrival of the Elf delegation before heading to the King's Capital.

Hans, who leaves first, is supposed to meet Morgan first.

I guess you thought it was wrong to ask Isaac to tell you.

"I'll never see you again because I'm in church, but I won't forget this year. Thank you."

"You can come to church, okay? You can pray a little more to God."

"Right. I'll think about it."

Isaac answers with a dry laugh.

Spending time with a big man named Deputy Secretary of the Diocese of the Kingdom of Reed did not inspire Isaac's faith.

I could not believe in God because of the perception that "after all, religion is frigid".

It's a world with magic, so I think, "Maybe there is a God," but it's because I couldn't easily change my mind.

All right, good luck.

"Mr. Hans is well, too"

After shaking hands, Hans got in the carriage and left.

After he lost sight of the carriage, Isaac returned to the mansion.

It's nice to have someone you can rely on at a time like this.

Hans, whose current secretary's term of office is nearing expiration, wanted help to sit in the next secretary's chair, and Morgan, who wanted the support of an educated man as a lord.

Because their interests coincided, Hans was left to them.

It was also conceived to rely on Viscount Halifax, but this one was immediately dismissed.

It's not like Morgan was afraid to behave as a cousin.

Isaac's representation as a lord was only temporary.

If a deputy speaks to a consular government, other deputies who have been judged unwillingly to themselves will be dissatisfied.

Because the relationship between the Viscount Halifax family and the other houses became awkward and threatened to negatively affect our future relationship.

Jude, Isaac's great-grandfather, was probably the best person indispensable for the stability of the nation.

But he was only the worst person in terms of family stability at heart.

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Isaac joins the guests of the elves to the King's Capital.

For the Marquis Welrod family, who have a deep relationship with Elves, to escort to the King's Capital.

The Viscount Halifax family will primarily cooperate in this matter.

When a child is represented, he says, "Are you insulting us? 'Cause they might think."

For that reason, the Viscount Halifax family was to stay at the Mansion to cooperate.

- Naturally, there's Tiffany.

"Yay. Long time no see..."

"Long time no see..."

Unexpectedly, the two get an awkward reunion.

Tiffany's family gives a "Shit" look.

I guess I went to the role of welcoming the elves and didn't even notice about Isaac and Tiffany.

(I thought Halifax's grandpa and grandma were just coming...)

Tiffany and her parents assumed it was going to King's Capital first.

Neither did Isaac expect us to come to the mansion with just the whole family.

I wasn't in the mood to talk to Tiffany, so I'm confused about what to talk about.

"I'm sorry about that time"

"Yeah......"

I thought it would be an apology first, but Tiffany won't look me in the eye.

I immediately hid behind Karen.

"I'm sorry. He still calms down."

I said as Karen looked sorry.

She also saw what Isaac did, but understood that there were complications in the home.

- Isaac dies or Nathan dies.

More than just one of them, she was receptive to the result that Isaac survived.

However, I was surprised by the unexpected timing of the incident, and was saddened by the consequences.

"No, that's okay. I was just not crying when I met him, and now I'm satisfied."

Even adults have seen shocks.

I know Isaac couldn't have gotten back on his feet right away.

In the meantime, "I was seen in the face, and now I'm going to try to be good," Isaac began to think.

Silence flows on the spot, unspeakable and painful air.

There, two shadows broke in.

"Tiffany, long time no see. What have you been up to?"

Bridget hugs Tiffany and rubs her cheek.

"... is that a little heavier?

"No, it's not getting heavy!

Though a child, Tiffany is also a girl.

Deny the dialogue without delicacy and start jittering about getting it down.

"Already, Mr. Bridget. Though you're growing up, you can't say that. Unlike elves, human children grow up every year."

Lisa is the one who wants Bridget.

On her way to the Wang capital, she was also called with her parents to talk to Isaac.

"Surely human growth is fast, isn't it? Lisa is no longer my height."

Bridget's gaze, speaking as she unloads Tiffany, is directed back to Lisa's chest with words.

The two look the same generation.

But Lisa was also about her age, and the differences in race were beginning to manifest themselves prominently.

Bridget also understands the difference in race.

Besides, the elf is also the standard of beauty for slender.

But still, I felt somewhat envious.

"You're right. You'll be taller, too, so it's natural to be heavier than last year. You can take it easy on people who don't have to worry about getting heavy."

Now Lisa does her gaze on Bridget's chest.

I don't think Bridget can be beaten by beauty, but the fact that "there's a part of me that can beat her" gave Lisa just a little confidence.

"The elves are very late in the day. Beautiful times are longer than humans."

"That's where I envy you, isn't it?"

Two pleasant talking sounds blew up the bitter air earlier.

"I haven't seen you guys in a while. Sorry I'm late to say hello. May I borrow Tiffany?

Lisa greets the Halifax family late.

"Yeah, I don't mind if Tiffany..."

It was Karen, her mother, who answered.

She turns her gaze to Tiffany.

Tiffany seems lost.

He's got his gaze on Chillari Chillari and Isaac.

Bridget notices it follows.

"It's okay. Because it's a girls only rehearsal party. Isaac's out."

"Yep..."

"Sometimes we need girls to talk to each other."

Lisa agrees with Bridget.

Isaac was surprised at this.

(Isn't it the flow to go in with Tiffany and keep me company!?

That's what I thought, but I never thought Lisa would hurt me either.

"Oh, yeah. Well......, yeah...... Take your time."

I was a little shocked, but I don't even know if women want to talk to each other.

Besides, I have the courage to say "mix me up" in discussions between women.

Isaac didn't stop Bridget and Lisa from taking Tiffany away.

"Why don't we show you to your room for now and then we'll all talk lightly?

"Yeah, I'll talk to you later."

Joanne, Tiffany's grandmother, agrees with Isaac.

I just couldn't turn it down because I didn't see myself alone.

Isaac is a child of the home muscle, as well as his own grandson.

I couldn't let it go.

"Now show us all to your rooms"

Isaac commands his servants.

"It's the first time you've ever stayed as a guest, even if you've ever worked at a mansion."

"Sometimes in an emergency, you work overnight."

"Isn't that a guest?"

Andy walks away talking to his father.

In an unusual situation, maybe it's a little soggy.

"Baron and his wife are invited to the dining room as well. I know you know me, and I don't need to meet you face-to-face, but I'm with you for a few days, so I'm gonna ask you to just say hi gently."

"Yes, sir."

A butler takes Isaac's life and tells his servant to call Lisa's parents.

He himself went to prepare hospitality, such as arranging tea.

(Now it's just inside me, but when I grow up, it gets harder...)

Between children is still good, but when you grow up, you get to hang out with nobles all at once.

The Marquis is often on the host's side, so it should require meticulous care.

(Well, is that all right? Much better than dealing with regular customers who don't even talk about it outside of the order)

Regardless of the size of the tavern, there is no first reason for a clerk to get close to a customer at a major chain store.

At best, "Brother, you're always here" is enough to be heard.

It's hard to remember a lot of names. It's not a relationship between a "shop" and a "customer," it's still better if you can just build a personal relationship.

Even if it was troublesome, I felt that the difficulty would be rewarded by being able to create a people-to-people relationship.

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The dining room houses the Viscount Halifax and Baron Burton families.

Mike, still young, was left to babysit to take a nap.

"Adela's parenting skills are splendid. I'd ask for Mike, but when you grow up just like Isaac, it's too small for the Viscount."

"No, I just took care of myself, and Isaac grew up on his own."

"Be humble again."

Their stories become the subject of nature and Isaac.

Because of this, Isaac was feeling uncomfortable as relatives gathered on New Year's Eve were telling their stories.

"I apologize to Baron for making me feel lonely until now. Enjoy your family time as Adela is no longer a nanny this year."

If I turn ten, I won't be able to get a nanny.

Baron Burton had lived apart from his wife and daughter, who had been in the territorial capital, because he had previously been in his place as deputy.

I should have missed him, even though I saw him occasionally, because the only time we could spend together for a long time was when we were going to King's Capital.

"Don't worry about it. We can buy Lisa a a good dress when she's getting married, thanks to Adela being entrusted with her nanny."

I miss spending less time with my family, but I can take that back from now on.

I was more than happy to earn the cost of my daughter's marriage.

Even though it is better than a useless nobleman, the deputies who manage some of the countryside are not very wealthy.

The only thing you can afford would be a deputy entrusted with the city.

It was the best I could do because I would maintain a minimal aristocratic life that would not be ridiculed around me.

"Oh? Did Lisa have a fiancée, too?

"That's what I haven't done yet. So I hope I can find a good person in college..."

To Karen's question, Adela puts her hand on her cheek and gives a "troubled" look.

At the same age as Lisa, she still has the daughters of her fiancée's undecided Viscount family.

Some of them are the oldest daughters of deputies entrusted with medium-sized cities.

Due to the growing popularity there, the engagement of the barons' daughters was slightly delayed.

But Adela's not worried.

Lisa is Isaac's daughter-in-law, who will be a trail for the Marquis.

If I were Lisa's husband, I could count on the treatment.

She has no problems with herself, so it can be considered a good property.

Adela also has a troubled face, but she wasn't actually that seriously bothered.

"Hey! But - you won't have to talk about me!

I guess I heard a story where you were just in front of the door and you heard a leak.

Lisa comes in with a voice of protest.

Tiffany and Bridget were with us.

That's when Isaac noticed Tiffany's crying eyes.

Get out of the chair and head to the three of you.

"Is that it? Tiffany's eyes are red... Whatever it takes, I can't defend being a jerk for two..."

"I didn't do that!

"Yes, I was talking to you for you!

Denied in strong terms by both Lisa and Bridget.

"What, for me?

Bridget said something that bothered me.

"About what?" I look up at her face thinking, "Tiffany approaches Isaac and begins to stroke Isaac's head.

"I'm sorry I'm your sister more..."

Tiffany looks like she's about to cry.

Maybe he was swelling his eyes when he heard about Isaac.

"... what the hell did you tell him?

I'm really worried about what I told you about the reaction that I don't think Tiffany was afraid of until earlier.

"I just asked if Isaac would have been better off dead if I had taught him there were so many things he had to do."

Lisa doesn't understand the incident in detail.

Some of the adults who were there saw Melinda and Nathan, who had become naked kings, and could imagine what was going on behind them.

But Lisa doesn't know Isaac's behind all this.

Because Isaac and Nathan didn't get along well, I only understand that if I didn't do anything, Isaac would have been in danger.

He explained to Tiffany what he thought, "Isaac is not the bad guy."

Isaac is moved by Lisa's kindness.

"And you don't have any friends, do you? If Tiffany hates you, I told her you'd be alone and pathetic."

"Such disrespectful things..."

Bridget returned an unpleasant face.

"Well, say your friend's name."

"... Pa, Patrick"

Hearing Isaac's words, the gaze of those around him turns into something of a pitiful nature.

Isaac felt his surrounding gaze so strongly that the adults' gaze was an arrow and he had the illusion that he was stabbing himself in the body.

"Mr. Bridget, it's pathetic to say so clearly."

"Sometimes it's okay. I'm a smart kid, but I have to say it clearly."

Bridget ran out of words.

Maybe he has rude words such as "change" that Isaac has said so far at his roots, and he just means it back here.

"Thank you both..."

I don't want to thank Bridget somehow, but Isaac says thank you as she grows up here.

At least they moved for themselves.

It was only natural to show gratitude.

"I'm sorry Tiffany scared you too. Maybe I won't do that anymore, so don't worry."

"Maybe not."

"Okay. I'll think positively about that."

"It's a promise!

Thanks to the two of us, at least you can talk to me.

I can't even apologize if I can't talk to you.

I was delighted to have taken a step forward in repairing the relationship.

Two days later, elves like Mathias and Alois arrive, and Isaac and the others depart with them to the king's capital.

Compared to when I returned to Wellrod alone in the spring, the road to Wang Capital was busy.