A paragraph was made about the future of the Schulz tribe.
I think I've been able to keep my life safe for a while.
I've taken a subtle peek at them, but so far I haven't seen any major confusion.
Let's start with this as a good idea when we can afford to think about the future.
"... Dear Margils? May I have a moment?"
I was called out to where I thought my shoulder load had dropped just a little.
It's Elizabeth, the Duke of Philsand.
To my mind, it was the beginning of this commotion that helped her, who was about to be assassinated by her brother. If I had visited Gangyi Castle as just a guest, my relationship with the Dukes would have been lighter.
"Oh, I just wanted to talk to you too"
I wanted to take a breath, but this kind of thing would be better on the flow on the spot.
In my own room at Gangyi Castle (for when I'm staying instead of renting it and one that was ceded by the Duke) I decided to talk to her.
"Here you go."
Elizabeth prepared herbal tea for good and sat next to me.
I look familiar with tea contracts lined up in warm tea.
"I wonder if this was the fruit of Lutz"
Carry candied dried fruit, which the Schulz eat well, into their mouths. Pretty sweet, but that went well with the vanilla tea tannins.
"Yeah. I divided it between them."
As one of the representatives on the Philsand side, she had discussions with the Schulds. Not only that, he said, he also heard dissatisfaction and hope from the general public and mediated with the citizens of Philsand.
In that, could it have gained some favor from them?
"Right...... Weren't the winds tough from them?
"That's true. At first, they even threw stones."
Elizabeth said it like it was nothing.
"That was tough... are you okay now?
"Yeah. They seem to believe me a little bit."
She has always been a diplomat for Philsand. But her mother is a princess of the Shulls and her father is a tyrant who has tormented the Shulls for years.
I wouldn't have been able to build a relationship of trust or anything.
"Right. You did your best."
"... all I can do is talk"
Her diplomatic skills are great. It's just that I was more impressed with her heart than with her ability to interact fairly with any other person.
Unexpectedly, I stroke my blonde head.
I thought she was going to hate me, but she just had a hazy grin.
"... so I finally got to talk to my father last night"
Up to this point, it's like saying hello instead of public speaking.
Ever since I prepared my second cup of vanilla tea, she has cut to the point.
"Right.... How'd it go?
"I think it's the same thing you've heard.... Again, I was just one of the convenient people for my father"
Duke, even if it's true, fix it up a little bit against my daughter.
"But for the first time, I think I've heard my father's true words."
Elizabeth smiled again.
There is shadow in the grin next time.
It's just like the night you said what you were born for was a sin.
I thought so when Deanne was here. My magic etc. is utterly powerless against a girl who laughs like this.
"... what do you want to do now?
"Just one thing, I'm thinking. And my father's understanding."
Hmm?
The red eyes staring at me still had a different light than that night.
"May I help you with your work? You'll need a diplomat in the future... and you can work as a civilian."
"Mm... does that mean leaving the Duke's house and becoming one of my men?
"Yes. After all, I like your job of diplomacy. It wouldn't be such a worthwhile job to create an alliance to fight the dark, would it?.
It seems much more enjoyable than just helping my father with commerce and plotting. "
Previously she was half sure she would be truncated by the Duke, but she was still afraid. Conversely, it seems that now she intends to have truncated the Duke from herself.
I have previously told the Duke to improve my relationship with the children from me to turn the system into a rock.
I don't really think the relationship 'improved' because of Elizabeth's condition, but, well, should I think I've been able to 'sort it out'?
Diplomacy or... I'm pretty sure I've left it to Ildo for now on diplomacy and home affairs.
"Of course, though I would be most happy to have your daughter-in-law?
"... I'm sorry to disturb you."
"Oh, too bad."
To the lid, Elizabeth gave a pranky, cute grin.
At first I wondered if she was going to use me to escape her father or Philsand.
But......
"Let me ask you something. With all your abilities and connections, wouldn't you have any other options besides my place? Why me?
Stupid, but I'll just ask you the main points.
I'm not so reckless as to ventriloquist against a hundred war-filled diplomats. Besides, even for her, you'd be interested in my authenticity.
"Well."
And surprisingly, she blinked.
"Don't you underestimate your influence? I want to make it my dream to support you and develop the castle of Zitheas into one of the greatest shocks on the continent."
Finally, she adds with an uncomfortable grin.
"Besides, I hate ghosts too"
"... I see"
Apparently that means she chose her life as her own.
Like Deane, my intention is to force me to fill the gap in my heart by serving me... well, at least I'm not the main one.
Still, it's a dream. That's heavy.
Welcome, my diplomat.
"It's an honor. My you."
The girl gracefully thanked her by picking the hem of her skirt.