The probability of Colette and Liner coming across each other would be the highest when Clara is still alive. As long as one had played the original work, they would know that the Brosch village was in no way large, and from the remarks of Liner in the game, they would also know that all the village children knew each other. The problem was whether Colette and Liner would develop a close relationship as in the game.
Even though he was groaning ‘Umumu….’, no bright ideas came to mind. The one who appeared at such a time, where he was reaching his limits, was none other than Norman.
「Excuse me」
「Harold-sama, how are you feeling……….」
「How many times will you make me say it, there’s no problem. And, what is that?」
「These are the map of the Stokes territory and its surroundings, and the information regarding the settlements in and around the neighborhood of the territory」
(Norman-san, efficiently done!)
He held back that shout of delight, which would destroy his character. Well, even if he had told something, it would be translated into something ominous like 「Hou, a bit impetuous, aren’t you」, which might not even seem like a compliment.
Nevertheless, it seemed as though, in just a few hours, Norman gathered up the huge amount of information. He decided to ignore asking him about what he did with the original work he was assigned.
「Well worked. Well then, how the hell do you plan to save that servant?」
「……..It is extremely difficult for me to say this but, I think that it would be ideal for her to migrate outside the territory of the Stokes house」
「Is that so. Where is the candidate town located?」
「Th, that is, here……….」
In fact, being enthusiastic about Norman’s proposal, he promptly started to think about a plan to deal with the point which appeared to be problematic.
「The things that need to be gathered to migrate outside the territory is numerous. In the first place, is it even possible to come and go out of the territory of the other nobles easily?」
「For individuals, there are no particular regulations. However, if we send her off without anything to an unknown land, the circumstances of her livelihood might be hard. I think that a minimum amount of materials are required……….」
「With the goods, if the daughter is also added to that, the utilization of a cart cannot be avoided. Then, there is also a need to do something or the other regarding the transit permit………….really, there is nothing more problematic than this whole damn thing」
(Perhaps………..No, it must be so. Harold-sama, even at his age, must be thinking about the people)
Also, wasn’t the bragging about using her as a test subject for his new magic, to hide her, who was about get slain, in a safe place for the time being.
Without showing disapproval at losing the almost nonexistent profit from the manpower and revenue of a single person, wasn’t he seriously trying to save her without putting on airs.
「In this town, in the following season, due to the harvest festival, they constantly require help………」
「Compared to the Stokes territory, the cost of living is high. If there is no environment where they gain a stable income……..」
This young boy, wasn’t he the light of hope that would change the Stokes house. Harold was emitting a brilliance that wouldn’t be there if he wasn’t carrying such expectations.
「– That is all」
Eventually, the heated up discussion had ended after more than 2 hours had passed from the start of it. The sky, which could be seen from the window, was dyed in a red color.
If there were no drastic delays, it wouldn’t affect the flow of original work, but with respect to taking insurance, the plan had to be carried out within 3 days, including today. This was also to avoid a situation where his parents would doubt him if he were to be too impatient. Nevertheless, it would be unrealistic to implement the plan today, at this time. Then it would have to either be the next day or the day after.
「Norman」
「Ha」
「We will carry out the plan tomorrow night. I will do something about the transit permit. Until then you complete the preparations 」
「Understood」
「Father, right, I have a request」
「What is it Harold?」
「Recently, it seems that a blacksmith has opened up a shop in Leitze, and it also seems that the swords sold there are amazing. I also wish to try swinging them」
「Fumu, in that case, shall we send a servant to randomly buy some swords from there」
「That will take some time. I want it now, as soon as possible」
「Harold really is gallant. In the future, he will become a splendid noble like you, dear」
「Mother is also telling that, hey isn’t it fine? If there is a transit permit, we can send someone to buy them for my use」
「Doesn’t Harold seem like he really wants it? Dear, won’t it be fine to just write a few lines」
「Alright. Then, tomorrow morning, I will write the transmit permit」
「Thank you, father!」
If one only looked at the dining table filled with laughter, they would think that it was an intimate and happy family. But for the surrounding servants, it wasn’t a thing that they could warmly watch over.
Except for Kazuki and Norman.
