Chapter 71

Perhaps worried that Charlotte was alone, the Emperor decided that the noble in charge of internal affairs would manage the orphanage under Charlotte’s supervision.

It seems that putting Charlotte in the forefront was indeed the right decision.

The news that Charlotte, as a princess, would oversee the orphanages within the empire has spread, and it is receiving high praise.

She is energetically visiting the orphanages and interacting with the children.

Charlotte, who can connect with the children on an equal level rather than from a superior position, is well-received, and the children have a good opinion of her.

Perhaps their mental ages were close, but I won’t interfere with that.

She has also listened to the circumstances from the local orphanage managers and is reviewing the subsidies.

With the Viscount Magler family being dissolved, their assets were all confiscated by the empire and allocated to the orphanages, which will be provided as a special grant.

I heard that they had saved a considerable amount in secret, but if it will be used for the children who will shoulder the future of the empire, it’s for the best.

This way, Sayaka and the others can operate the orphanage with peace of mind.

“Touya-niisan, is the food ready yet?”

While stirring the pot and thinking about Charlotte, it seems that a fair amount of time had passed.

“Just wait a bit, it’s almost ready.”

I tasted the soup, which was filled with plenty of orc meat, and then put it away in the dimensional storage before heading to the dining room.

I served the soup in bowls one by one, and once everyone had been served, Sayaka began the meal with a prayer.

“Let us give thanks to the blessings of the gods and to Touya for preparing the meal. Itadakimasu.”

““““““Itadakimasu””””””

I found the children’s smiles endearing.

Oops, the word count at the end...

This will be one chapter. I plan to schedule the next chapter for submission in the meantime.