In the Baldia Territory – Meldy’s Retainer?
 

“……”
 
“Reed, are you alright? We’ve entered the Baldia Territory now. Just a little more patience.”
 
“……Yes, Father. After entering the Baldia Territory, the shaking has subsided a bit, I think.”
 
The journey back to the Baldia Territory from Renalute was quite difficult as expected. Above all, the shaking was so severe that it made me nauseous. Regarding this, I can clearly understand the cause precisely because it was after our trip to Renalute. Due to the lack of commerce and distribution, there likely isn’t enough budget for road … Read the rest

So even Capella had someone he was interested in before. But with him living in Baldia territory going forward, will he be alright? Seeming to grasp my intention, Capella showed his awkward smile.
 
“Thank you for your concern. She ended up marrying someone else and has children, so there’s no issue on that front.”
 
“Ah, I see. Sorry for prying…”
 
I felt bad for asking something uncomfortable for him. However, he didn’t seem bothered at all as he continued speaking.
 
“No no, Lord Reed, please don’t worry about it. Actually, now that I mention it, perhaps I should look for … Read the rest

The Day of Returning Home – Capella and Ellen
 

 
“Lord Reiner, Lord Reed, I believe you will visit our country again someday. Until then, take care.”
 
“Yes, Your Majesty King Elias. We look forward to that time.”
 
“Indeed, let us go see them off later.”
 
In the main palace hall, Father informed King Elias that we would be returning to the Baldia territory. After the farewell audience was over, Father and I moved to the front of the guest residence to conduct the final confirmation of luggage and personnel. Among the busily moving people, I could see the figures … Read the rest

Preparations for returning home
 

The day after the meeting, Father requested an audience with King Elias. In the main palace hall, Father explained to King Elias that the introduction between Farah and me went smoothly. He then conveyed his desire to proceed to the next step – traveling to the imperial capital and formally consulting the Emperor about our marriage. King Elias approved this.
 
However, he also consulted Father, asking that we wait until tomorrow to depart Renalute, as there were preparations for gifts to the visiting guests. Father accepted this.
 
I told Father that I absolutely … Read the rest

At the end, I bowed my head in apology for my earlier conduct. I knew it was improper for me to insert myself into Farah and Eltia’s mother-daughter relationship, but I could not simply leave it be. As I remained bowed, Eltia suddenly pulled me into an embrace. While my head was bowed, she had silently moved beside me. I was taken aback, needing a moment to realize she was embracing me.
 
“L-Lady Eltia? What’s wrong?”
 
Flustered, I ended up addressing her by her name rather than ‘Mother’. Still embracing me, she gently spoke.
 
“Your mother Lady … Read the rest

Reed and Eltia
 

 
Farah and I are currently standing in front of Lady Eltia’s room. From what Farah told me and what I knew, I thought Eltia didn’t necessarily dislike Farah. This may be overly meddlesome of me. But still, I wanted to do something about Farah and Eltia’s relationship.
 
With the situation with my mother as well, you never know what could happen to someone. Even if the marriage talks progressed smoothly, Farah and Eltia would still have to spend time together eventually.
 
Thinking this could be an opportunity, I resolutely told Farah I wanted to go meet … Read the rest

Eltia and Reed
 

“Lady Eltia, just a little more. Keep pushing!”
 
“Uuuhhh…..aaaaaahh!!”
 
How much time had passed? Since the labor began, Eltia had lost her sense of time. The intense, persistent pain left no room to think about anything else.
 
(I can’t do this anymore, it’s impossible.)
 
Just as Eltia thought that in her mind, a newborn’s cry echoed through the room. At the same time, the doctors and midwives who had gathered to assist the delivery let out joyful voices. Amidst it all, Eltia muttered softly.
 
“Hah hah……nnn, thank goodness……I was able to … Read the rest

At that moment, I was truly grateful Diana wasn’t present. Although it was meddlesome, what he did for her sake wasn’t in vain. Good deeds done for others will eventually return as good things for oneself…truly an embodiment of the phrase “Compassion is its own reward.” Then, Farah, who had been watching and listening to our exchange, addressed Raycis coldly and dismissively.
 
“Brother. Lord Reed is here to deepen his relationship with me as a potential marriage candidate. If it’s about apologizing for the other day’s discourtesy, I have no objections. However, if it’s about your romantic affairs, I … Read the rest

The Love Triangle…? Reed, Farah, and Raycis
 

 
After hearing Farah’s story, what I felt was a sadness towards Eltia. Considering the education Farah received, the words her father passed down to her, and the disownment Eltia conveyed to her, I do not fully understand Eltia’s true intentions. However, I don’t think she hates Farah at all.
 
Rather, it may be the opposite. I have a feeling the secret pact is heavily involved, but Farah surely doesn’t know about that. I was deep in thought about the contents of the story I heard from her.
 
“Excuse me, … Read the rest

The Secret Pact
 

 
“Your Majesty Elias, I thank you for accepting my abrupt request.”
 
“Lord Reiner of the Baldia, I would like to welcome you, but our country is currently in a dire situation. I hope this confidential meeting will be beneficial for both of us.”
 
Elias and Reiner sat facing each other across a table in a room of the reception hall. At Reiner’s request, the room had been cleared, leaving just the two of them in a tension-filled atmosphere. In the midst of this, Reiner began to speak calmly.
 
“Then…allow me to present … Read the rest