Chapter 56

Well, what's going on with this incident?

Michelle had already gathered information for us.

We gathered in the master's study to hear it from the main members.

Of course, two of them are waiting by my side.

One of them is clearly playing around, though.

"It all started when a maid discovered it and let out a terrible scream."

Apparently, Michelle heard that scream too.

It was so loud that it seemed to echo throughout the mansion, but my room, the master's study, and the bedroom are soundproof, so I didn't hear it at all.

The master didn't realize what was happening until Ragnarot came to inform him.

"You'd be surprised. If a large wild beast suddenly appeared in front of you, you'd be prepared to die. It's not something that happens in the middle of a big city, right?"

"I heard it too. I honestly didn't know what was happening."

It was a bit past noon, still bright, and the high-pitched scream was like seeing a monster.

They immediately investigated and reported to the master.

But, I'm a bit curious as to why the master came to wake me up?

Lil and the others could have done it!

Waking up to see that handsome face is a bit hard on the heart.

"It was an emergency. I thought I'd wake you up more quickly if I came myself."

Well, that's true...

Lil might not have woken me up.

I was a bit tired today.

The large beast outside seemed to have come to retrieve the fluffy children in my room.

Although, it did seem strange that it was lying there calmly without any hostility.

Anyway, it seems he wanted to wake me up and show me the situation.

"Didn't you think it was dangerous?"

It seems he did nothing until he woke me up?

"If it were dangerous, it wouldn't be here. This is the Lindvold Duke's estate. Knights from the domain are always stationed here, and if it were a dangerous beast, it would have been dealt with immediately."

Since it was calm and showed no hostility, he decided not to act and informed the master.

"Still, how did it get here without being noticed by the knights of the domain? And to get to this estate, it would have had to pass through the capital?"

"Well, I checked, but there doesn't seem to be any eyewitness information... So, one possibility is that it came from the palace."

"That's more plausible than walking through the city."

The most famous building in our capital is, of course, the palace.

This palace is built on a slightly elevated area, with a steep mountain range behind it.

The idea is that if the capital becomes a battlefield, you only need to watch the front.

I don't know the details, but apparently, there is an underground passage through the mountain range.

It was built at the same time as the capital to evacuate the royal family and the citizens, but it has never been used.

The Lindvold Duke's estate in the capital is, of course, the closest to the palace.

So, what does that mean?

If we assume these are Vankulis, living in the high mountains, they could easily cross such a mountain range.

However, the mountains behind are sheer cliffs.

It would be difficult even for beasts, let alone humans.

So, it's an intruder.

Not a human, but still.

But, if such a beast appeared, it would be a threat, wouldn't it?

The master is probably going to have a headache.

His workload will increase.

He's known as a workaholic, but the master isn't particularly fond of excessive work.

He doesn't dislike it, but he also wants to avoid it. That's why I'm involved.

"Shall we discuss what to do next, Reisha?"

The master starts talking with a smile.

How many people have been deceived by that face!

Yes, I understand. You want to push this responsibility onto me, don't you?

I understand.

It will be more trouble, but my answer is one.

"If they don't go back, let's keep them!"

That's the only option.

Actually, I hope they don't go back.

Because, wouldn't it be the best to sleep wrapped in that fur?

It would be so good that I wouldn't want to let go!

"...Your thoughts are so transparent. I think acting on desire is dangerous. If you like the fur so much, I can buy some for you."

No, that's a bit... because it costs 500 gold coins.

It feels wrong to use that much money as a mattress...

"By the way, just to confirm, can we assume they are Vankulis? I've never seen one before."

"There's no evidence to the contrary. They look exactly like the Vankulis I've seen before. I don't want to think there are several different types of such large carnivorous beasts."

That's true.

It would be scary if there were several types of such large carnivorous beasts wandering around.

"...Even if we decide to keep them, where will we keep them? And how will we apply for it?"

"Can't we keep them here?"

The estate is large.

"It's not impossible, but will they be satisfied? Vankulis live in high altitudes. I think they need a lot of exercise..."

"But the domain..."

"We can't let them roam freely until we inform everyone."

I haven't been to the domain since I got married.

I should go as the duchess, but I know the Lindvold Duke's retainers will nitpick, so it's a hassle.

For now, it seems the discussion is stuck with the master, but a direct confrontation can't be avoided.

"Shall we go? To the domain?"

I nodded with a sigh at the master, who seemed to find it amusing.

"There's no choice... For the sake of these children, I'll bear some hardship. Then we'll go to the neighboring country. While we're there, I want to ask about various things."

"You're quite motivated for a lazy wife, aren't you?"

Heh, of course.

To maintain a healthy mind, healing is important!

With these children, I can push through even unpleasant things!

But, don't increase my workload, Master!

The master, whose thoughts I can't read, looked at me with a somewhat playful expression and said,

"Let me make one thing clear: whether it's the domain or the neighboring country, we'll be sharing the same room."

You don't need to say that!

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