After safely returning to Amagi Castle yesterday, I completed the contracts for the hunters belonging to Wing Crest, Rank-up of Order, and the formal joining of Carol’s maid, Yuria. At the Hunter’s Guild, I also requested the purchase of monsters from the Solpreza Labyrinth.
The magic stones are to be presented to the Royal Family, so they are deducted from the purchase price, but it still amounts to an astonishing sum of over 100 million El.
Furthermore, in the Audience Chamber, my older brother presented awards to Lord Yamato.
“This is a branch of the Heavenly Tree. Normally, it’s only used for repairs of Amagi Castle and Ou Renten Street, but I received a letter from Mana stating that you were seeking Cherry Trees. Therefore, to reward your recent achievements, I have decided to bestow a branch of the Heavenly Tree upon you.”
“Seriously… I mean, it’s incredibly helpful, but is it really okay?”
“Of course. I don’t know if this is even enough for your achievements, but this is the first time a branch of the Heavenly Tree has been bestowed. At least externally, it will be considered sufficient. I apologize for being calculating, but that’s how it is.”
The sight of several large trees lying in the Audience Chamber looked a bit unusual.
Lord Yamato’s achievements include saving Retisencia, the Demise Species, Feel, and ultimately Amister. The rewards were registration in an O-Rank Order, marriage to myself and my older sister, Mina’s registration in an Outside Order, and Prim-on-nee’s guardianship.
Normally, this would be more than enough, but the subjugation of the Demise Species is unprecedented in history. Considering Prim-on-nee’s reward as well, it cannot be said to be sufficient.
Furthermore, there’s also the merit of taking down a High Hunter who betrayed Amister and drew a sword against my older brother during our stay in Float. This led my older brother to agonize over how to compensate for the insufficient rewards.
However, it was discovered in Valentia that the Beast Carriage began to damage itself due to the magic power of Lord Yamato and Prim-on-nee. It was decided to use Cherry Trees to build a new Beast Carriage.
Cherry Trees are strictly managed in various regions, so gathering enough to build a Beast Carriage would take time and considerable cost.
Therefore, my older sister, thinking this would serve as a reward, sent a letter to my older brother.
“I believe that’s unavoidable. However, this will be a great help, so I gratefully accept it.”
Many nobles say that the reward to Lord Yamato is excessive, but the Chancellor Laina, who knows the truth, and Feel’s Provincial Governor, as well as Tolman, believe it is insufficient, just like my older brother. Therefore, they enthusiastically agreed to bestow a branch of the Heavenly Tree.
The Heavenly Tree is also called the Great World Tree and is so enormous that it could accommodate a small town, let alone a village. Therefore, its branches are also of considerable size.
There are five branches bestowed upon Lord Yamato this time, each about one size larger than a normal tree, which is enough to build a house, let alone a Beast Carriage.
However, I intend to purchase Cherry Trees in Memoria, as one can never be too prepared.
“Also, regarding the Arc Order’s Coat, my father says he can refashion it in a week. It will have to be entrusted to him, but is that alright?”
“Understood. Can I change here?”
“Of course.”
The leather of the Winger Drake used for Lord Yamato’s Arc Order’s Coat can no longer withstand his magic power, so it is being refashioned.
For this purpose, a request has been made to the Crafter’s Guild for the dismantling of a Gryphon, and it is scheduled to be delivered to Amagi Castle once it’s completed, so my father is quite excited.
Lord Yamato changed into his Crest Armor Coat using Eee-quipping and took out the Arc Order’s Coat from his storage.
Thanks to this Supplication Magic, equipment can be equipped and unequipped in an instant, making it highly valued by Hunters and Orders.
In fact, at the Alliance held in Feel, it’s said that thanks to Eee-quipping, they were able to wear casual clothes during travel, and the burden on their familiar spirits was also reduced.
“Please take care of it.”
“Of course. Once it’s finished, I’ll have it delivered to Feel.”
“No, I’ll come to pick it up myself, as we also have the magic stones to deal with.”
We have magic stones from monsters that were bought out at the Float Hunter’s Guild, but there are also monsters to be bought out in Feel. Moreover, many Dragoons will be utilizing them, so the dismantling is planned to take place in Feel.
It will take at least a week, but since we don’t know exactly how long it will take, it’s more reliable for us to go there.
“Understood. Then I’ll arrange for them to contact you once the refashioning is complete.”
“Thank you.”
Lord Yamato stored the received branches of the Heavenly Tree in his storage, and my older brother ordered the Arc Order’s Coat, which was handed over to the Royal Order, to be transported to his father’s workshop.
“You’re heading to Memoria next, I presume to report your engagement to Marquis Frederica?”
“Yes. We only have Rika’s family left to inform.”
“I see. But be careful, alright? You’ve probably heard from Marquis Frederica, but Memoria is currently experiencing some issues.”
Lord Yamato’s wives are Prim-on-nee, Mana-on-nee, Mina, and Flam – four in total. His fiancées are myself, Lydia, Ludia, and Athena – five in total. We have all paid our respects to their families.
However, Rika is the head of the Marquisate of Amatista, which includes Memoria, and also the Provincial Governor of Feel. Therefore, we haven’t had the chance to pay our respects to her yet.
So, on our way back to Feel from Valentia, we plan to stop by Memoria to pay our respects to Rika’s mother, Elisabeth Amatista, the current acting Lord Governor of the Marquisate of Amatista.
However, as my older brother mentioned, there are problems.
Rika is the head of the Marquis family and the ruler of the Marquisate of Amatista. However, she has no siblings, so to continue the family line, she needs to either take a husband or become a single mother.
This issue was resolved when she became engaged to Lord Yamato and Gaia informed us of the precognitive dream. However, due to these circumstances, she had several potential suitors.
Many of them were second sons of nobles or from Orders. They witnessed Lord Yamato’s power at the recent Award Ceremony, and some of them were no longer interested. However, there is one who has not given up.
That person is Tigari Jezal Torvilles, the Sub-Associate Order’s Master and a High Hunter of Memoria. He is a rare power-hungry man in Amister.
He originally worked as a Hunter but was expelled after repeated problematic behavior within Raids after evolving into a High Tigari.
However, before his expulsion, Memoria’s Order’s Master unilaterally bestowed a Knightly Title upon him, registered him with the Order’s Guild as a G-rank Order, and appointed him as Sub-Associate Order’s Master due to his evolution into a High Tigari.
Naturally, a report reached the Order’s Guild Headquarters from Rika, and Associate Order’s Master Dianos went to Memoria to punish the Order’s Master who had unilaterally granted Jezal a Knightly Title and even appointed him Sub-Associate Order’s Master, and expelled him from the Order’s Guild. However, Jezal was able to perform his duties as an Order without issue, so it is said that no punishment could be given.
Although he was warned about his problematic behavior during his time as a Hunter, it is said that his rough demeanor has been apparent for the past six months, since the engagement talks with Rika began.
Therefore, Rika flatly refused the engagement with Jezal.
“I’ve heard about that. But with the evidence gathered, I heard the punishment is only a matter of time?”
“Even so. If there’s a scandal involving a Sub-Associate Order’s Master, it will cause problems with the public order in Memoria. Of course, a new Sub-Associate Order’s Master has been decided, but if possible, we’d like to complete the appointment before carrying out the punishment.”
Chris, a Level 47 High Loxy who served as my Escort Order, has been provisionally selected as Memoria’s new Sub-Associate Order’s Master.
Currently, we are in the process of gathering evidence of Jezal’s misconduct, and for that purpose, Chris has been dispatched to Memoria.
Knight Magic is required to appoint a Sub-Associate Order’s Master. However, as a principle, there can only be one Order’s Master and one Sub-Associate Order’s Master per branch. Therefore, to appoint Chris, Jezal’s position must be revoked.
So, as soon as the evidence is collected, Tolman will travel to Memoria and have Jezal stripped of his Sub-Associate Order’s Master position, as well as have his registration with the Order’s Guild erased.
According to rumors that have reached the Royal Family, since Rika’s engagement to Lord Yamato, there have been reports of Jezal harming the people of Memoria, favoring those who offered him bribes, and even killing someone.
Therefore, if we go to Memoria, we will almost certainly clash with Lord Yamato.
“I’ve heard that some countries overlook crimes committed by High Class individuals, but it doesn’t happen in Amister, does it?”
“Of course not. Rather, because they are High Class, they must be dealt with more strictly.”
I agree with my older brother’s opinion.
Lord Yamato is likely referring to Retisencia and Solemne. Since those two countries have a relatively small number of High Class individuals, I’ve heard that there are no laws restricting them.
High Class individuals from Solemne rarely travel to other countries, but High Class individuals from Retisencia are also Hunters, and the fact that they cause problems wherever they go is said to be one of the reasons.
Valente and Libertà are also known for their lenient punishments towards High Class individuals.
If they go too far, they will be executed, but this is not the case in Retisencia or Solemne.
“Ah, that’s why when Leona took problematic actions, no one said anything.”
“That’s right. As for me, I’m furious. If I meet him, I’ll crush him on the spot.”
Prim-on-nee desires the annexation of Valente, and one of the reasons is the problematic behavior of High Class individuals.
Although there are High Class individuals who cause trouble in Amister, they are dealt with appropriately.
The same applies to Torencia, and in Alegria’s case, the Grand Hunter’s Master himself sometimes visits, so the number of High Class individuals causing problems in these three countries is small.
In Valentia, the power of the nobles creates regional disparities, but even so, with the presence of P-rank Hunters like Raibart and the Dragones Ménage, it can be said that there are few here as well.
However, in Valente and Libertà, the laws themselves are lenient towards High Class individuals, so there are more problematic High Class individuals than in other countries.
Especially in Valente, which is on the verge of civil war, a decrease in High Class individuals would lead to a decline in overall combat power, making it easier to commit lawless acts.
“Regarding Valente, the Beast King will be attending my coronation ceremony in the spring. The issue with Prim, including other matters, will be addressed then. Until then, please try to avoid going to Valente as much as possible.”
“Speaking of which, Feena’s family is in Valente, so I was thinking of going to pick them up.”
“Feena’s? Ah, if I recall correctly, she came to Feel as a redeemed slave. Feena, where are you originally from?”
“Y-yes. The village where I lived is called Rorie Village, and it’s in the Trial Baronial territory.”
“The Trial Baronial territory?”
As soon as my older brother heard Feena’s hesitant words, his expression became stern.
The Trial Baronial territory is a Baronial territory south of Valente, and its lord is a man named Gilfa Trial.
However, there are rumors that Gilfa Trial murdered his father, the former Baron, and his successor brother to forcibly inherit the title. More importantly, he betrayed Duke Hydransia Telnar, Prim-on-nee’s father.
“Isn’t that bad?”
“It is bad. If Gilfa Trial is the man the rumors say he is, he might take Feena’s family hostage. It’s also entirely possible that he’ll demand Prim-on-nee’s hand in return, using them as leverage. I don’t know if Gilfa Trial knows about the relationship between Prim-on-nee and Feena.”
Maruka-one-sama and Elis-one-sama also looked troubled.
We were told about Feena’s hometown during our journey to Valente.
Therefore, after settling down in Feel, we intended to go to Rorie Village and bring Feena’s family out.
“Ah. Since Prim has already been promoted to M-rank Hunter, it’s better to act quickly. While we haven’t actively publicized it, the fact that Wing Crest conquered the Solpreza Labyrinth will be announced not only in Valente but also in Float. It will reach Gilfa Trial’s ears within a few weeks at the latest.”
It has been confirmed that The Valente ambassador is a figure on the Beast King’s side. Gilfa Trial is also on the Beast King’s side, so it will reach his ears in a few days if a Wyvern is used.
Fortunately, Prim-on-nee is an Ancient Foxy, so enslavement magic will not be effective.
I doubt Gilfa knows this, but if he is the wicked man rumors say he is, it’s a given that he’ll try to enslave Prim-on-nee.
The good thing is that it will take time to prepare, so we can’t let it reach the ears of His Majesty the Beast King?
“If that’s the case, I can’t refuse. Moving is not a problem, as Miss Athena and Miss Eos can transform into dragons, and your belongings can be stored in your storage. The remaining issue is housing, but we’ll leave that to the Provincial Governor. Is that alright, Marquis Frederica?”
“Understood. Upon returning to Feel, I will consult with Count Sofia and Viscount Archlight and respond as soon as possible.”
Count Sofia, the Provincial Governor of Feel, Viscount Archlight, and Rika understand the significance of Lord Yamato and Prim-on-nee.
In fact, Rika regards the fact that Feena’s family resides in the Trial Baronial Territory as a grave issue.
Therefore, Count Sofia and Viscount Archlight will undoubtedly secure a suitable residence for Feena’s family.
The only remaining matter is the date of our visit to Feena’s village, Rorie Village. This cannot be decided until we return to Feel.
We want to go as soon as possible, so a couple of days of rest in Feel would be the safest bet.
