[WN] Emperor's Seventh Son : 13 - 1 Part 2

13-1 Part 2

Special Chapter: Carral Hez of the Coastal Provinces - A Turning Point Brought by a Great Warrior -

Translator : PolterGlast

「Hellooo!!」

But at that moment, the loud, unfamiliar voice of a woman roared from the deck of this flagship. That wasn't all; with the sound of swords clashing and even the groans of sailors rising, we ended up hurriedly rushing to the deck.

A woman was surrounded by our sailors. I thought about stopping them, but the truth was the exact opposite.

When our rough-tempered sailors tried to eliminate the intruder, each and every one of them was knocked unconscious with just a single blow.

「That's a Horned race, you know...」

「Or rather, she's strong! What is that, a pirate?!」

She didn't seem to have any hostility, but she was a rough person anyway. Our sailors also seemed to realize that her strength was on a different level, and just surrounded her from a distance without even trying to get close.

That woman with black horns and twin swords, despite being surrounded by men holding swords, showed not the slightest bit of fear, and upon spotting me, she let out a hearty smile.

「Ooh, you're Carral, right?! My name is Sigrun of the Black Horn! Take us to the capital of Naglfar on this ship!!」

「Haaaah?! Barging onto my ship out of nowhere, what are you talking about?!」

「Sigrun of the Black Horn... I've heard of her. She's the number one problem child of the Adventurer's Guild, and the owner of such superhuman strength that she defeated a raging bull with her bare hands, or so they say...」

If that's true, even if we gang up on her, we probably can't win. So, relying on a mast rope, I leaped down from the upper deck to the main deck.

「Ooh, you're quite a bold one, aren't you! Wahaha, I quite like you, Carral Hez!」

「Sorry, but we have our circumstances, so we try not to get close to Naglfar as much as possible.」

「Hoh, what are these circumstances?」

「That has nothing to do with you, does it. A lot happened a little while ago...」

But if I accept this offer, I wonder if I can go meet Ashley while I'm at it... No, Ashley is a Prince, so I wonder if he has already forgotten about someone like me...

「Umu, but I must ask you to yield on that. I have something I absolutely must transport, I'm begging you!」

「No, listen to what people are saying?!」

「Muu. A person who lives up to the rumors... Sigrun-san, I think it would be better for you to rely on another fleet. Admiral Carral is someone who has had a lot happen in the Imperial mainland...」

There are plenty of other ships. Yet why did this Sigrun set her eyes on our fleet? I wonder if she has some deep ulterior motive.

「That is my intuition! It just clicked that this ship is the one!」

「Intuition... Ah, yeah, I might be starting to understand your personality...」

I wonder if she's the type who moves on intuition and emotion, same as Ashley... She might be kind of amazing. Boarding the deck of a merchant fleet alone, suddenly starting a brawl, and unilaterally demanding to be taken aboard—this absurdity... It's a little similar...

「I'm a merchant too, so I understand the importance of intuition. I'm honored you chose my ship. But, before that, can I ask what you want to transport? And the reward? Whether I cooperate or not depends on that.」

「Umu, soldiers!!」

「...Pardon?」

「This suddenly reeks of danger, Ojou...」

Transporting soldiers to the Empire from the edge of the coastal provinces like this...? Just as the Captain said, it sounded unsettling, or rather, like a very dangerous job.

「To summarize the story, you see, my friend is, actually! Be surprised and astounded, oh my word, he was a Prince of the Empire!!」

「Eh............」

Could that possibly mean Ashley...? This rough barbarian-like person, could she be an acquaintance of Ashley...?

「That Ambassador Lion-mane is a mean one too! Having arrived at the beastmen country of Kaha, there I was told by the King! That he is the son of the current Emperor!」

「Lion-mane... whatever could that mean...」

I don't know what this person is talking about. But, just somehow, I started to feel that this Sigrun was our ally. And then, for some reason, my chest grew hot.

「W-Wait a minute, I don't really understand the story, but could that Prince be—」

「The new Lord of Erin! To Ashley G...-something or other-san! I want to send 500 elite beastmen! That's how it is; if you understand, help us go to the Empire!」

Ashley, what does this mean...? Why are 500 soldiers being dispatched from another country...? I can't make heads or tails of what this person is saying...

「No, it's Ashley Gnose Urgos-sama, I tell you... Or rather, Sigrun, was it? Are you an acquaintance of Shinza...?」

「Ooh, to know that name, doesn't that make the story quick! Shinza and I are comrades-in-arms! Umu, I will tell you plenty about our detailed heroic sagas during the boat trip!」

I was suddenly pulled into a shoulder hug, had large breasts pressed against me, and was treated unbelievably familiarly.

「Ah, hey, your breasts are hitting me...」

「I'm counting on you, Carral Hez!」

「Well, I'd like you to consider our plans too, though...」

「Oh, I forgot. I'll properly pay the money, here.」

While I was bewildered, I was suddenly handed an unbelievably heavy bag. When I looked inside, it was packed to the brim with gold coins. With this much, combined with my current savings, it seemed like it could become the capital to purchase a new galleon ship.

More importantly, why didn't she show this first, this person...

「Hey, Sigrun-san, is it okay if we make a detour on the way? I want to buy a new ship before going to Naglfar, but...」

「Ojou, do you really want to show off to Shinza-san that much...」

If we load the galleon with trade goods and have the beastmen soldiers do sailor's work, it shouldn't be a journey in the red. Above all, I can create an excuse to meet Ashley once again!

「Yeah! With 2 galleons, 4 carracks, and 1 schooner, it's technically a grand fleet! Mmh, technically...」

「Then it's decided! I'm counting on you, Carral! You can call me Sigu-chan! Raru-chan!」

「No, I think that kind of thing is better after we get to know each other more...」

Thus, I became friends with this noisy Sigrun. Please wait for me there, Shinza. No, my beloved Prince Ashley-sama.

You and I have a difference in status, and from the moment we were born it's a relationship where nothing can be done, but... If I can help you even a little bit with this, I'm happy with just that.

Even at the furthest reaches of the coastal provinces like this, I hear bad rumors about the Empire. Every time I think about the possibility of you losing your life, my chest tightens... I don't want you to die in a succession dispute.

That's why I want to help Ashley more. I'm sure this is the opportunity for that.

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[WN] A Hero From a Remote Village : Chapter 234

Chapter 234

Small Happiness

Translator : PolterGlast

After the clothing store, we went around shops selling accessories and miscellaneous goods, and Tricia and Maud gradually came to genuinely enjoy themselves. It was full of anxiety, but I'm glad if they've understood how to enjoy a day off.

「...It's incredibly fun. Is it okay for it to be this fun?」

「Of course. It's a day off, so you have to enjoy it.」

「I am truly glad to have met you, Graham-sama.」

「Me too. I kept wondering why I was born, but after meeting Graham-sama, I've come to be able to think that I'm glad I was born.」

「I'm happy that you feel that way. However, this is just normal, you know. I want the two of you to become even happier.」

Even normal happiness probably feels special to them right now. But, I want to make it so they can think of it as normal in the near future. And, I hope that someday the two of them will also be able to make someone else happy.

「I cannot imagine any happiness greater than this.」

「Yeah. I'm so happy I feel like I'm going to cry.」

「Crying is a bit much. Before Maud actually cries, shall we go to the final destination for our day off?」

Since her eyes genuinely started to water, I decided to move towards our final destination. Today's final destination is the restaurant recommended by Ginia. Apparently, not only is the food here delicious, but their takeout menu is also extensive, so we can buy souvenirs to take home to Lia and the others who are waiting for us. It's killing two birds with one stone, and there is no place more suitable for the finale than this.

「It's an incredibly stylish restaurant. Aren't we out of place?」

「You aren't out of place. Or rather, you don't need to worry about the eyes of others.」

「I'm not used to acting confidently. But it would cause trouble for Graham-sama, so I'll act confidently.」

Maud puffed out her chest, and as if imitating her, Tricia also puffed out her chest. Laughing as I looked at the two of them, I entered the restaurant. Just as expected of a place recommended by Ginia, we were guided to our seats without being given any unpleasant looks. I looked around a little, and every dish looked delicious, heightening my expectations.

「Please call me when you have decided on your order.」

「Ah, wait a moment. We've already decided, so is it okay to order?」

「Of course.」

「Three Chef's Whimsical Dinners. We'd like the main to be pasta.」

「Three Whimsical Dinners, with pasta as the main. Is pasta fine for all three?」

At the waitress's question, Tricia and Maud nodded repeatedly.

「Also, for takeout, we'd like pizza, pasta, and tiramisu, seven portions of each.」

「Certainly. I will prepare them so they can be handed to you upon your departure.」

After bowing her head lightly, the waitress walked away.

「Phew, I was nervous. I'm glad Graham-sama ordered for us.」

「I went ahead and ordered Ginia's recommendation on my own, but was that alright?」

「Of course it's alright. We wouldn't really understand even if we looked at the menu, so thank you for ordering.」

「Even so, I'm hungry. My stomach was completely full in the morning, but we've been going around shops until the sun went down, after all.」

「I thought it was too heavy for the morning, but as a result, it was the absolute correct choice.」

「Indeed. The hamburger in the morning was delicious too, but I'm looking forward to the food here as well.」

As the three of us exchanged idle chatter, the food we ordered arrived. I thought it would be a multi-course meal, but it seems that wasn't the case. Tricia and Maud would have probably been nervous, so it's a good thing it wasn't a multi-course meal.

「Shrimp and prosciutto salad, and minestrone. And today's pasta is a cheese-filled bolognese. Please enjoy.」

Both the salad and the soup looked delicious, but the pasta's appearance was outstandingly appetizing. A massive pile of fluffy cheese rested atop chunky meat, making it obvious it was delicious even before eating.

「It looks delicious...!」

「This is my first time seeing such a delicious-looking dish.」

「It's my first time too. Shall we dig in?」

After the pre-meal greeting, I first reached for the salad. ...It's too delicious. The shrimp is plump, and the prosciutto is a mass of umami. The salad is also simply delicious, and I can't stop my fork from the very first appetizer. The minestrone is light yet has concentrated umami, a comforting dish. And then, the main dish, the bolognese. This is the pasta Ginia highly recommended, a dish guaranteed to be delicious even before tasting it. I took a breath before bringing the bolognese to my mouth together with the cheese.

「It's too delicious. What is this dish.」

「It's truuuly delicious. Is it okay for something this delicious to exist?」

「The pasta, the sauce, and the cheese are all the best. ...Graham-sama, thank you very much!」

I don't quite understand the gratitude directed at me, but it was certainly a deliciousness that makes you want to thank someone. While thanking Ginia, who recommended this restaurant, I savored the final meal of our day off to the fullest.

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[WN] Jitsuwa 3-Domedatta : Chapter 322

Chapter 322

(Kyle Calendar Year 514: Age 21)

Dream for the Future

Translator : PolterGlast

Although it was a rushed pace, the two-day subjugation (entertainment) in the Demon Territory had ended. That night, we returned to the fort of Aegis and ended up exchanging cups of alcohol to lament the final night with the companions who, by the course of events, acted together with us—companions who originally shouldn't have been possible.

In Aegis, just in case, several VIP rooms are also prepared to handle His Majesty and others visiting for front-line inspections. And also a salon where discussions can be held...

After dinner that day, there were 7 people gathered in the salon.

From the Westlights Demon Territory Dukedom, me and Viscount Weiss. From the Griffonia Empire, the Third Prince and Count Kampfer. From the Fearalt Principality, King Krieger and Marquis Flame. And from the Kyle Kingdom, Her Highness Clarice.

「Even so, this trip became a good memory. Forming a friendship with King Krieger was the greatest harvest of all.」

「Hahaha, that is the same for me. I never thought I could exchange cups of alcohol with the future Emperor who leads a peerlessly elite and strong army. I got a good souvenir story out of it.」

Souvenir story? No, that's outrageous!

「Everyone, please make sure you understand, alright? That all of you are people who originally must not be here.」

「Hahaha, it doesn't sound like the words of Lord Takuhir, whose name resounds with martial valor even in neighboring countries. But... considering the story so far, there is some truth to that.」

「As His Majesty says, because we still don't want the Istoria Imperial Kingdom and the fools to know. Because Your Highness and I have to receive an unexpected invasion, become isolated and helpless, and fall into a panic, you see. Your Highness, I'm counting on you for that part.」

「By the way, since the representatives of the 4 countries are gathered taking this trouble. There is just one thing that has been bothering me for a while, and I would like to confirm it taking this opportunity.」

Saying so, I spoke to them about the concern that had been left vague since that defense battle. There are two points to that concern; first is the story regarding the Clan of Darkness. They have not been completely destroyed yet.

And the other one...

「Hmm... certainly. It has not been confirmed in the Empire either. Right? Sieghart.」

「Certainly. Flame, that point hasn't been confirmed either, right?」

Both of those asked for confirmation nodded with solemn faces.

「As a countermeasure for that, there is something I'm thinking of, but it is still under development and hasn't reached practical use. Lord Sieghart, we have a grace period of at least about half a year. Is there no mistaking that point?」

「Yes, they still don't have the leeway. Therefore, they still require time to proceed with preparations in hiding. Otherwise, it could end up with them being eaten by the fellows they themselves instigated, you see.」

「I see... if so, we can proceed with preparations too.」

「Yes. Besides... the transformation of the Demon Territory Dukedom, the region named Izumo, must have reached their ears as well. For them, it is a land you took the trouble to put effort into. If possible, they probably want to snatch it when it has fully borne fruit.」

「But what about the Sura Principality?」

「His Majesty's concern is reasonable, but they too have suffered a severe defeat by us once. No matter how much bait is dangled, they probably won't move until they think they can definitely bite into it.」

「We are those whose lives were saved by Lord Takuhir. In this matter, we want to provide as much support as possible. Since we were also able to form new ties this time.」

「His Majesty Krieger, thank you very much. We will also proceed with countermeasures in the Demon Territory Dukedom.」

「We too are exceedingly glad that reassuring allies have increased. Since in the court factions, I also went from an overwhelming minority to a minority, and finally drew in the opportunists, just exceeding half.」

「Hahaha, it's similar for me too. Since a rebellion was even raised against me when I was an overwhelming minority. Now the groundwork is finally over, but...」

「I would like to share in that good luck too. When we have openly scattered our worries, let's gather here again and have a celebratory toast.」

「Right, participating again next time as mercenaries and delinquent Imperial Guards is also an amusement.」

「... You're going to gather here again?」

「「「「Naturally. (We will.)」」」」

Tch, you four didn't all have to say it in unison... The Commander is smiling wryly, and Marquis Flame had a pale face.

Well, someday, if such a day comes... We too will be released from anxiety and be able to concentrate solely on enriching the country.

The alteration I desired probably has its goal there. Even this current scenery, I hadn't even imagined it a year ago...

Thinking so, I tipped my cup with deep emotion. That day, the banquet lamenting the parting continued until late at night.

※

At the banquet, partly due to the mental fatigue up to now, I got heavily drunk. Of course, I didn't drink myself to sleep or make a blunder, but picturing the new future walking together with them, perhaps I was intoxicated by a momentary dream.

「Now then, as always... my plans have gone awry again. Well, this time it was in a good way, but conversely, when things are going well is when one is liable to have their feet swept from under them.」

After letting out a heavy sigh, I began to organize what needed to be done from here on.

First is to construct the system of the new territory. This is proceeding smoothly.

〈Izumo〉

With the massive input of manpower and Mages, there was a prospect of securing the cultivated land planned in the initial stage. From next spring, we will finally shift to grain cultivation, and from next autumn, we should be able to secure food on our own in the new territory as well.

After that, if we strive to enrich livestock, we can feed the massive number of soldiers and immigrants. Including this part, it's in a state of being thrown entirely to Alexis, but there probably won't be any problems regarding his ability either.

〈Kusanagi〉

Various prospects have also taken shape here. Well, since it was thrown entirely to the Minister of Internal Affairs (Raymond) from the beginning, there is no problem. By the harvest season next year, the appearance of the city will be largely in order, and just the defense facilities will be completed soon. The townscape is still far off, but I think it's fine to enrich it gradually.

〈Other New Territories〉

To be honest, these are still close to untouched. Excluding the Count Falmus territory, magistrates are placed at each key point, maintaining an overall loose governance system.

The New Territory Garrison Brigade is going around maintaining public order and pacifying, but manpower is still lacking. We are proceeding with local recruitment as well, but in terms of human resources, the current situation is that this area has not yet recovered from the blow of the defeat five years ago.

The current situation is that even hands to engage in agricultural work are uncertain. Therefore, during the busy farming season, soldiers are proactively helping out in various places. They will probably gradually come to understand our stance as well.

Since the steering here is also currently entrusted to the Minister of Internal Affairs, we plan to gradually put effort into it going forward.

(Relations with Merchants)

This is also proceeding smoothly. The bidding every 3 months is also seeing an increasing number of participating trading companies, and our relationship with them is good right now.

Of course, there are some exceptions, but... such merchants are being gradually eliminated. Besides the aforementioned three trading companies, several trading companies are leaning towards our side. Recently, the ones worth mentioning are the Handler Trading Company and the Bottakuri-na Trading Company.

Handler was successfully won over by Raphael, and is now an exclusive purveyor trading company that also doubles as foreign espionage in the eastern direction.

The former Botakleyna Trading Company had its name changed to the Bottakuri-na Trading Company by Viscount Kamin in commemoration of his encounter with me. The name has impact, but even in the temporary orders towards the harvest festival, they steadfastly procured goods.

It seems Bart, unable to just watch the 'Samurai Business', gave him a little advice. The Viscount was greatly thankful to Bart and seemingly followed the advice obediently, and the Viscounty has apparently now begun to develop as a relay point on the main highway.

(Former Kingdom Territory)

There are no particular problems here. Or rather, it is accelerating in a good direction.

The southern half of the Westlights Demon Territory Dukedom is boiling with a large-scale development boom, and supplies and human resources are flowing as if being sucked up from the northern half as well. If commercial distribution flourishes, the coming and going of people also increases.

The Teigoon area (Teigoon, Aegis, Ishtar, Gaia) is achieving growth as usual. Since a large number of people left for the new territory, there were parts I was a little worried about, but to fill that hole, settlers are increasing.

Especially the mass production lines of Gaia are constantly operating at full capacity due to the special procurement demand from the new territory, and the rice cultivation in Aegis and Ishtar is also increasing its cultivated area to catch up with the growing demand.

Sugarcane and honey production also continues to grow, and beekeeping, as a government enterprise, is spreading from Teigoon to other cities as well. The production of grains, potatoes, and turnips is also stabilizing to the point where they can be exported to various directions from the domestic demand of the former Demon Territory Count's domain.

Marquis Gorman's territory, Marquis Solis's territory, and Viscount Bold's territory are also achieving development. Because at my request, they postponed new territory development and are investing massive amounts of funds into the development of existing districts.

In that sense, turning our eyes outward, the four locations said to be the former frontiers of the Kyle Kingdom are also respectively riding a boom of reconstruction and development. War reparations funds were dropped, massive amounts of people, goods, and money flowed into various places from the center, and each is enjoying those benefits.

As a Kingdom, it's on an upward trend, isn't it. Because there is a prospect for that, they probably brought up the Royal Capital Competition.

Shall I make this an opportunity to go to the Royal Capital, also serving as a report to the Old Raccoon? The problem is personnel selection... It's not interesting if it's just the usual members. However, it's meaningless if we don't win.

Right, this time I'll ride on Christoph's proposal. Fufufu, the guys in the Royal Capital will be surprised too. While thinking about such things, before I knew it, the night was beginning to grow light.

I screwed up... Tomorrow, no, today is a forced march from early morning, yet I've practically stayed up all night! Just a little bit... Muttering so, I let go of my consciousness on the sofa.

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