Chapter 14

One week later.

Just as Mr. Phil had said before he finished his vacation, people to help with the field work were dispatched.

I had prepared a room for a long stay, just in case they came.

However, the people who visited the Laguren territory with Mr. Phil's letter were completely different from what I had expected.

"...What is he thinking?"

After reading Mr. Phil's letter, my brother Albes sighed.

I was at a loss for words, and he showed me the letter as well.

*We intended to send more suitable personnel, but the information leaked somewhere, and the number of applicants surged. They are among the better candidates, so please use them well.*

The letter, written in distinctive handwriting, said something to this effect.

After finishing the letter, I looked at my brother in despair.

It seemed that Albes had given up, sighing in a deflated manner.

I quietly observed the dispatched people.

All three were tall, with sturdy builds, and looked robust.

They were sun-tanned, had intelligent eyes, and were undoubtedly the best candidates.

However... all three had arrived on magnificent horses and wore swords at their waists.

They looked like knights.

Hmm...

If we were to ask them to do security work, it would make sense, but we need them for farming and construction work...

"I didn't expect you guys to come."

"Hey, it's been a while! Albes, you really look like a lord now."

Huh?

Could it be that my brother and these knights know each other?

"Hey, this is the famous little sister, right? We're Albes' contemporaries. Nice to meet you."

"I was feeling lonely after Albes suddenly quit being a knight. Since he wouldn't call us, we decided to take this opportunity to visit!"

I see.

So that's the relationship.

However... they are active knights of the kingdom, aren't they?

Most of them are from noble families. Is it right to assign them the work of farmers...?

"Me and this guy were doing reclamation in the north. It might be a bit difficult with the delicate management, but we think we can be of some use."

"My family's place is similar to this. I've been doing farm work since I was a kid."

Thankfully, the knights said this.

Then, I can feel a bit more at ease... no, wait.

There was still a problem.

"Um, I didn't expect knights from the kingdom's army to come, so I prepared the rooms in the old servants' building."

"A roof is enough for us."

"We won't freeze to death just by sleeping outside, so it's fine, really."

...I've heard something similar before.

I thought it was one of Mr. Phil's jokes, but maybe it's common sense among the kingdom's army knights?

"Then... um... what about meals?"

"Don't worry. Our generation is required to cook, and these guys are pretty good at it. If Lucia gives them instructions, they can follow them."

Oh, is that so?

Now that I think about it, my brother started cooking occasionally after becoming a knight.

"So, don't worry about meals. They'll get the ingredients themselves. They're here on vacation, after all. Of course, security will be perfect. ...Damn, he really made a good choice!"

Huh? Is that so?

...Is this a good choice?

If Albes thinks so, then I'm okay with it.

Well, they are certainly reliable.

More than that, really.

A few days later, an incredibly beautiful maid arrived.

I was genuinely happy about her beauty, but the moment she saw my skin and hands, her expression changed, and she lectured me endlessly about what it means to be a lady.

The path to becoming a lady is tough.

When I was feeling down, the knights made me pancakes with beans to cheer me up. They look tough, but they are kind people.

There's one month left until the decisive battle.

Let's do our best.