Volume 3 Chapter 59-2 Report, Contact, Consultation Are Important; I’ve Come to Realize This Now
We can't use it for trade.
If that's the case──
"This ship's purpose is not for discovering uncharted lands, right?"
"That's right. If we find new lands and make them part of our country, His Majesty will surely be happy. The Beistein Kingdom may be seen as a small nation, but maybe it's time to explore the seas and expand our territory."
An age of sea exploration, huh?
That's a really romantic idea.
Even if the land isn't uncharted and has native people, if we can trade for rare things, it could be very valuable.
When I said this excitedly, Lord Reichner nodded with excitement too.
Lene watched us with a wry smile.
Maybe it's a romance only men understand.
"...Oh, right. Perfect timing. Let me give you this."
Lord Reichner took something from his attendant and handed it to me.
What is this──a letter?
It looks like a letter from its size.
The envelope had no sender's name, but when I looked at the back, I saw a familiar seal.
"...Is this from His Majesty?"
"Yes. And I know what's inside."
"Oh, you know? What is it?"
As I tried to ask, Lord Reichner stopped me with his hand, leaning in closer.
A secret, huh?
"...It's about giving you a title."
* * *
"Papa, what's wrong? You look lost in thought."
While having dinner with my family, Ai pointed this out, and I snapped back to reality.
Oh no, my mind was wandering.
"You're right, Ai. I'm sorry."
"It's fine... Are you feeling sick or something?"
Wow, you're worried about me.
I want to hug my big sister, who has become so honest since the Emerada incident, but I hold back.
I don't want to be hated on purpose.
"Ah, I was told by His Majesty... that I might get a title, and I'm thinking about it."
When I said that, everyone except Lene almost spit out their food and looked shocked.
"What? Is everyone okay?"
"...Huh? A title? What does that mean?"
"I mean it literally. Since I've done a lot for the country, His Majesty thinks I should get a title."
I reply to Minori, who asked me on behalf of everyone.
Well, I guess I have done some good things, but I never thought I'd get a title.
"You seem calm about it, Big Bro Ryuuji... Are you going to accept it?"
"I'm not really interested in a title, but I guess I have to think about His Majesty's reputation. Just..."
"Just what?"
"I don't want to leave Sartzstadt, so I'll ask to not have to manage a territory. Also, I can't accept a title lower than Lord Reichner."
If I can get a title from His Majesty, I have to accept it, but we are craftsmen.
We work hard in Sartzstadt, so I don't have time to manage a territory.
But now, a troublesome matter has come up.
Probably, some nobles want to pull me into their faction because I helped the country, and His Majesty is having a hard time dealing with it.
"What does it mean to have a rank lower than Lord Reichner?"
"If a noble with a higher rank lives in the territory, you won't have any position."
"Ah... I see."
Suzu explained Belle's question clearly.
She was completely right.
"Lene, you think that's okay too, right?"
"Yeah, I guess I have no choice. I'll leave it to Ryuuji."
My wife smiled wryly, not too surprised.
She probably heard my talk with Lord Reichner.
Elves have good ears.
"...So, the war orphans from the far east want to rise in rank as nobles. Life is really unpredictable."
"...Huh?"
"Huh?"
My little sisters caught my mumbling, tilting their heads in curiosity.
I wonder if something caught their attention.
"Big Bro Ryuuji, what did you mean by 'war orphans'?"
"Yeah. I said it."
Minori and Suzu are interested in that part.
Right, I should tell my sisters.
"I'm saying you will also get ranks."
"........."
"........."
Wait, what's going on?
Both of them are shaking their shoulders.
"Are you so moved? I didn't know both of you were so interested in rising up."
As I said this, I heard something snap in Minori's head as she hit the table.
Oh no, that's not good.
"So, why didn't you keep that a secret?!"
Like last time, I ended up apologizing profusely while listening to my sister's lecture.
Ai and Belle watched me with the same tired look.
How did it come to this?
"Papa, you got scolded. Seriously, you haven't changed at all."
"Huh?"
Lene let out a sigh and a wry smile, like she was saying, "Can't be helped," while Mariana, in me wife's arms, stared at me with a curious look.
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