Chapter 87

Miss Rosalimondo left the room.

She didn’t look satisfied, but as if she was saying this was reasonable.

"Was it good?"

"What was?"

"I mean Miss Rosalimondo and her family."

"I have no right to interfere with their territory."

That’s true, but the master is still a relative.

"Can the right of inheritance be easily revoked?"

This is what the master told Miss Rosalimondo.

"Originally, if I couldn’t have children and the direct bloodline was lost, the royal family would have the primary right of inheritance."

"…Is that so?"

Indeed, the relationship with them is quite deep, but the position of the Duke's family is quite special. They are a family that can even give opinions to the royal family, but if a prince from the royal family became the head of the Duke's family, it seems that the absolute trust the people have in them would be lost. This is probably because it is thought that they would become followers who cater to the royal family. Whether or not this would happen depends on the qualities of the person who inherits the Duke's family. However, if asked for help by a blood-related family member, even if it goes against their will, there is a possibility that they would lend a hand.

"It’s clear what would happen if an incompetent noble took this position. The land cannot be governed by a family like the Rosalimondos, who are a mass of ambition. However, whether the royal family can do it is another matter, but it would be better to entrust it to the royal family rather than to others."

"Why is that?"

"This place is, in a sense, a shield for the country. If it becomes a battlefield, a prince from the royal family would work properly, right? If he fled, public opinion would criticize the royal family, and they would do it to protect themselves. Other nobles wouldn’t do that."

That’s true, but I wonder if Miss Rosalimondo’s family knows this.

"They probably know, but the royal family can’t intervene as long as I’m alive. This is a family dispute. If the royal family intervenes, the problem will worsen. Besides, Rosalimondo said that the royal family has something on their mind about me."

Ah, the princess.

"If I were gone, perhaps they intended to make the princess the new head."

It’s something to consider.

Even if compared to the master, the princess would be a lower-class person, but she would still become a duke, so there is a possibility of considering her as a marriage partner.

"Even the emperor, who is the ruler of the country, is a human being. There are things I don’t understand. However, if such a thing were to happen, the crown prince would quickly take power from the emperor."

I’ve heard that before.

Someone who can treat the princess with a strict attitude. A person of the same generation as the master.

The next emperor seems to have a similar way of thinking to the master.

"The right of inheritance can be revoked by the head of the family. It even has effect on relatives in other territories, but the procedures are troublesome, and it becomes problematic if there is no one to inherit when it’s really needed. That’s why it hasn’t been used, but in this case, it’s inevitable."

It seems a legitimate reason is needed, but since Miss Rosalimondo confessed various things, the master considers it valid as testimony.

"In return for accepting Miss Rosalimondo at the capital residence, it seems like a lot of trouble, but—"

"It’s fine since the annex is empty. Besides, it’s more frightening to leave her alone. Rosalimondo said that she is also her true self."

The master issued an order to expel Miss Rosalimondo from the territory. In return, he provided the annex of the capital residence to Miss Rosalimondo, who would lose her home. I thought she seemed tough enough to manage, but it was also a kind of compensation.

Also, as the master said, her crazy personality was partly an act, but her true nature was significant.

It seemed he hesitated to leave her alone.

"Well, she’s not a bad person. Sometimes, it’s just that… she doesn’t listen to what I say."

"Maybe she could help with the work. She has some knowledge, and it would be good to have someone to talk to."

"…In the end, aren’t you just trying to push Miss Rosalimondo onto me?"

"Women can talk more easily. The work of the Duchess is diverse, but Rosalimondo, being a relative, knows a lot about the Duke’s family and territory, and I think she would be the best person to consult."

He’s saying something reasonable, but I shouldn’t be fooled.

I don’t trust the master enough to take his words at face value, especially since he’s good at pushing troublesome tasks onto me!

But, regardless of Miss Rosalimondo’s personality, what the master says is true.

Recently, the amount of work assigned to me has increased, and I’ve been thinking it would be nice to have someone to help.

Considering everything, Miss Rosalimondo seems to be the perfect fit. I believe she has accumulated knowledge to become a duchess, and I’m studying too, but I can’t match her.

"Alright. If she works, there will be a salary, but how should we handle the contract?"

"That’s something to discuss with Rosalimondo. It depends on whether she’s willing to do it or not."

I think Miss Rosalimondo would nod in agreement.

Well, we’ll see how it goes. The master will be busy for a while.

"That’s settled for Rosalimondo. Then, Reisha."

The master suddenly changed the subject.

"What is it?"

"I have a question. Do you have any special ability to attract animals?"

"Huh?"

I replied with a big question mark.

"Look outside."

The master pointed to the window behind me. I looked out the window, and—

"…There are a lot of white animals…"

I had a distant look in my eyes.

"Don’t escape reality, Reisha. It’s obvious whose fault it is."

No, I have no idea.

Well, there are more than ten animals that look just like Reutzel, loitering and grooming themselves? Yeah, it’s not my fault.

"Probably, this is the large beast the village was talking about. Since there’s a promise with them, I should tell the owner."

I wonder who the owner is…

"For now, stop letting them roam freely. Anyone would be surprised if they encountered them suddenly."

"Can I do it, Master?"

"What?"

"I don’t remember ever being the owner of these animals?"

Yes, not at all. What are you talking about?

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