This Time, I Became the Fiance of a Duke’s Daughter. But She is Rumored to have Bad Personality, and Ten Years Older

"But things have changed thanks to Jared. You don't have to be scared of Cornelia's shadow anymore. Regardless, I can't judge how the quiet side rooms would work if I found out about the Konrat now, so I can't announce it yet, but I still wanted Olivier and Jared to know."

I know it's a testament to Harald's trust, but as Jared, I'm going to have a secret that's too big and my heart is going to stop.

"... Father, who else knows about this?

"I'm telling Tobias and Hannellone the other day. I have not communicated any of the parties' contorts, nor to Therese"

"Awesome because your mother knew!?

"I'm sorry. But because of the circumstances, I wanted to proceed with caution."

"No, I was surprised, but I don't blame your father because I understand. I don't even want to apologize. Don't let my little brother be targeted for his life like us."

Besides, Olivier smiled at her fiancée.

"We had someone to protect us. But I'm not at the contorts."

"... sorry for my selfishness"

Jared thinks. I felt Tobias's surprise when Konrat confessed to Rosa and the Duke's reaction so far was a little exaggerated. Now I know. Even though he had not informed himself that he was his successor, he fell in love where his successor did not. That would be in a hurry.

The conqueror doesn't know that he has been chosen as his successor, nor is he willing to fight for his succession. Therese doesn't want to be his successor either, he prioritizes his son's happiness. No doubt Harald and Tobias must have had their heads.

"To be honest, I didn't want to inherit Konrat from the beginning."

Harald opens up.

"Everyone in the kids learned to run their territory, and that's what they believed and didn't suspect as a successor. No matter how much I told you to learn swordsmanship, you said with your mouth shut that you didn't need it in the future, that you wanted to study to carry on my trail. I'm glad you want to be purely a steward, but learn to run your territory.

"Um, the Duke leaves the territory to others, not himself, right?

Not when things happen like one of the dragon breed disturbances ahead, usually he is in the Duke's house. At least, Jared knows he doesn't live in the Duke of Alway.

"You're right. Uncle, I don't like martial arts, but no one is more competent if I'm going to entrust him with territorial management. Of course I make decisions that I can't make unless I'm the Lord, and I'm the Lord, but I'm usually left to my uncle."

The role of the Duke of Alway family - it's responsible for protecting the King's capital, so it doesn't mean you just have to defend your territory like any other nobleman.

It doesn't make sense if the head of the Wang Capital Guardian leaves the Wang Capital. And you don't need to excel in martial arts to be a guardian, but it's not like you've never waved a sword before.

You can move the Royal Knights when it comes to need, and trust, because you are a person with a background who belonged to the Knights, like Harald.

In contrast, his sons glanced at the Konrat and said he was concerned about all the territorial operations and nothing about the protection of the king's capital of the Duke's family.

"You'll see, Jared. At least what our Lord of the Duke of Alway needs is not territorial management. I've never crossed the line, but there's something else important."

"I know, I know...... well, I know you're being rude, but why doesn't anyone notice that?

When I asked, he sighed heavily.

"As much as I'd like to ask. At first, we wanted ourselves to notice and watch, but they wouldn't understand if we gave them advice because it wouldn't change too much. My wives, even Cornelia, have assumed that running their territory is a top priority."

"Even I understand the importance of the patronage of the King's capital, but I'm not surprised you couldn't give me advice."

"Hannellone was the only one who understood the House of the Duke of Alway correctly. No, the same goes for Therese. But in her case, she pretends not to notice because she keeps her son out of the trail feud."

It's ironic. My wives, who understand the importance of guardianship of the King's capital, are not willing to take my son for lord, nor are my children. Whoever desires the Lord does not understand what is in charge of the Duke's house.

Clearly, Harald seemed pitiful.

"If Konrat grows like this, he'll be in the Knights or the Sorcery Division. I can't say much about witchcraft, but I'm sure you won't be joining the Knights. Only Konrat is doing what I want as my successor."

If brothers other than Konrat prevail as far as I can tell, the Duke of Alway family should be in trouble.

As far as Tobias is concerned, he seems to understand the importance of guardianship of the King's capital, but he is out of the candidate for succession to take responsibility for one of his mother's cases.

- Sure, I don't think I can do it, except for Mr. Konrat.

I can't be sure about the other sisters and brothers because I don't even listen to them from Olivier, but I don't think I'm more wrong than not having the names of the other children from the Duke's mouth either.

"I have taught Konrat the sword from a young age. The other kids have never even held a decent sword, as opposed to not being interested in fighting. Tobias used to learn the sword, but he's not good at moving his body itself. It's because it has magic, hates to fight, and is a positive and uplifting contort - it deserves the Lord"

Even if Jared knows the importance of the King's Capital Guardian of the Duke of Alway family, he can't understand the Harald thing that carries its weight.

But if he chooses to succeed him as the owner of the Duke of Alway family, which lasts from generation to generation, he's definitely right.

"Father, what are you going to do about Konrat and Rosa?

"I want to think about it for a second. Given Konrat's age, there will be a respite. If you really want to marry Lord Wahash's son, I'm sorry for her, but I don't want you to be the only heir to Vault Toyfer."

"I think it's hard. Rosa is proud to be Vault Toyfel's successor"

"... well. It's not impossible to be the adopted daughter of my trusted clan and the wife of Konrat if you don't succeed her."

He doesn't even seem to want to just cut off his son's love heart and throw it away as a harald.

It's bad for Rosa, but even if she became sympathetic, there's no need for her to be a regular room. In the worst case scenario, while acting as a successor to Vault Toyfel, there should be less pain inflicted on the Duke's family even if their identity is revealed if they can be side chambers.

"I don't care how much we talked here without Rosa."

"Oh, yeah. Now I just have to hurry. Olivier, I'm sorry, but I need you to talk to Lord Rosa. If possible, I'd like to talk to you myself."

"Yes, sir."

"And Jared - if I can, I'd like to talk to Lord Wahash, too, but can I get in touch?

Asked, he shook his head to the side.

Jared hasn't seen Wahash since the other day, when one of his cases related to his mother's death was cleared. I didn't have the means to get in touch, and I didn't want to.

Rosa, Pfile, or my grandfather may have some way of contacting me, but at least Jared doesn't have anything.

"I'm sorry, but if you want to get in touch with Wahash, I think it would be quicker for my grandfather to ask me"

"Okay. Let's try that. I'm sorry, but I need your help for a while. Especially, Jared - if you can, I'd be happy to deal with him as my son's best friend, and no, as my brother."

"I can't believe I'm your brother - but I accept. Konrat, I personally care about you, so I'd like to help you as much as possible."

To Jared's colorful reply,

"Thanks"

Harald thanked him as his father. Because of the hardships, I guess trustworthy human cooperation is appreciated.

Nevertheless, it's been a battle, and I'm anxious to see how far neglected Jared can help with every relationship. That seems to be the case with Olivier, and the two smiled troubled when they closed their eyes.