507 – The Day You Were Born, the Entire Continent Sounds About Your Existence – 2
Unlike the head butler and chamberlain, the position of nanny does not officially belong to the vassals. A nanny is someone who falls somewhere between a vassal and an external guest.
However, contrary to their delicate position, the nanny is a high-class human resource that surpasses most vassals. Doesn’t she have common sense to hire just anyone to take care of her children? She is a person of solid identity, excellent ability, and good character. Only such a person can become a nanny.
Therefore, nannies are not easy to find or make. To hire a new nanny, the previous nanny must have raised the successor with care, or, if she was unable to raise the successor, she must operate a nanny network and rely on her connections. That is the world of a nanny.
However, both of them are impossible for the Catoban Dukes. The position of nanny has existed in the Catovan duchy for over 100 years, and since the duke had no intention of getting married, she did not feel the need to train the next nanny. The nanny’s connections? The nanny who took care of Trixie died decades ago.
Thanks to this, the Duke of Katoban belatedly worked hard to find her nanny. To be exact, an experienced person who will train a nanny. Because the nanny of a glorious little lord ‘of course’ has to come from a vassal family.
– I didn’t know there were so many wizards with nanny experience.
As a result, the wizard nannies on the continent went into a state of frenzy. Although you cannot become a nanny, you can become a teacher who teaches nannies. If that’s the case, it’s obvious that I’ll have some connection with Majong-gong.
‘I’m going to be amazed.’
My head was pounding because it was an unimaginable situation.
When the Catoban Dukes posted a job posting, they expected that applicants would pour in. Anyone with even the slightest ambition would not miss the opportunity to become involved with a duke.
However, I had no idea that a continent-wide uproar would erupt just a few days after posting the job posting. Wizards, have you created a separate Trixie fan club cafe or something? Doesn’t news about Trixie come up there every day?
‘How dare you leave me out.’
If there is such a thing, it would be right to nominate me, my wife, as chairman, but this is nothing short of arrogant.
…
‘What should I do?’
After denying reality, I faced reality again. If the board becomes this large, it becomes difficult to get things done easily.
Even in the world of Bing, it is customary to send a text message expressing condolences and regret when an interviewee seeking a job fails. However, as the director said, if there are more than 500 people who have submitted applications, it takes quite a bit of time just to write a rejection response. If there are big names among the applicants, more sincerity will be needed.
‘If this is the case, it’s difficult to recommend a nanny.’
My brows naturally furrowed. While wizards from all over the continent are failing, if the nanny who was recommended by me takes the position, there may be some unnecessary backstory floating around. If you were going to include my husband’s acquaintance anyway, why did you post an announcement?
Of course, when I posted the announcement, I didn’t know that Nanny would be interested, and since there are few people with as much ability and character as Nanny, there’s no reason not to apply. However, not everyone knows that situation.
In fact, it doesn’t matter if the backstory is floating around. You can’t please everyone, and those people will just end up with words. But I can’t allow the nanny to hear gossip that she shouldn’t hear about Trixie and me.
‘Ah.’
Eventually, a simple yet plausible method occurred to me.
‘There’s no need to pick just one person.’
If you select several people, you can avoid gossip that the nanny took the only spot. Moreover, even when you go to school, there are different teachers for each subject, so is there a law that says a nanny can teach alone?
“Deacon.”
– Please speak.
“The nurse who took care of my brother is the chief maid of the Crasius family. She will send him, so she will consult with her and select about four more people.”
– Yes, Your Excellency. I will do that.
The deacon quickly bowed his head at my instructions.
It’s a simple method, but there are times in life when problems are solved simply.
A miraculous conclusion to select five teachers, including a nanny.
“If you learn from one person, you can take a biased path, but if you learn from many, you can choose the right path.”
Trixie nodded as if she liked the conclusion of the miracle.
Thank god. Although he gave instructions directly to the head deacon, strictly speaking, he handled the couple’s affairs arbitrarily. Even in a situation where the duke was fine, one of his concubines acted as the duke’s vassal.
‘Let’s be careful from now on.’
In other places, I am the decision maker, but as far as the Katoban duchy is concerned, I am only second in command. You have to be careful because Trixie may be disappointed because of your careless actions of her.
“But Carl, why don’t you add one more person to the five of us?”
“One person?”
And I was a little surprised by Trixie’s suggestion
Trixie… Is there anyone you’d like to plug? Not anyone else but Trixie?
‘Did you know anyone?’
It’s a very rude thought, but I can’t help it. It is said that there is a certain affection for someone to point out and pin it, but it is surprising that Trixie, who is detached from human relationships, is giving affection to someone, and the courage of the person who asked for the pin is also amazing.
“I just contacted her grandmother, and she said she might need a nanny to teach her about elven culture.”
“Ah.”
I was convinced. If you are a maternal grandmother, you can request a parachute greeting from Trixie.
No, since it was my grandmother’s choice, I should say airborne troops rather than parachutes.
“That’s right. Since elven blood flows, you should know elven culture.”
Instinctively, I remembered what happened in the elf residential district. I have a vague memory of Trixie and I being ignorant of elf culture and doing something outrageous in public.
Yes, we cannot pass that shame and humiliation on to our children. If parents couldn’t learn, it’s right for their children to learn properly.
“Oh, and.”
Trixie suddenly started to look hesitant and cautiously opened her mouth.
“My grandmother… Told me to come home as soon as possible…”
Hearing those words, I also carefully lowered my head. In her mind her her her, she thought her granddaughter her she was an adult, but in her heart her her her, she still treated her as a baby. She heard that her grandmother had three great-grandchildren.
What emotion did you feel before joy? It’s not easy to even imagine.
***
After ending contact with Trixie.
“Whoa…”
I kept drinking water to soothe my stomach. This is water filled with treasure bestowed by the Spirit King of Water, so even if you feel hot inside, you will be able to quickly soothe it.
– What I gave you is effective for the body, what is effective for the mind—
“Yes?”
– I was trying to tell you to drink with caution. If you drink water in a hurry, you get sick.
The Water Spirit King cleared his throat slightly and went outside with the fairies on his shell.
I sighed after seeing that. Suddenly, I ended up being grumpy at the Spirit King.
‘It’s no one’s fault.’
He took another sip of water to calm his mind. This isn’t anyone’s fault. No one committed a sin.
When you get married, it is natural to have children. Trixie is also a flawless adult by the standards of the human world. Although she has elven blood, she is half human, and it is not right to impose elven standards on Trixie, who has lived in the human world.
Definitely, definitely.
‘How can a child barely exceed 120?’
A child.
How to make a child smaller.
“What will happen to the world?”
I ended up muttering such complaints without thinking. Although the current world is a beautiful world where the World Tree has been resurrected and Constantine has also descended again.
It shouldn’t be like this. For those children, it is a happy moment when they have a new life as soon as they get married. I’m worried that if I continue like this, congratulations won’t be enough and I’ll look upset in front of the kids.
‘I should have called you next time.’
Belated regrets came flooding back. When Trixie found out she was pregnant, her first instinct was to tell her to come home, but after she regained her senses, she realized she was too hasty.
So, calm down, let’s calm down again. When the kids come, we laugh and celebrate together…
‘How can a child have a child!’
It’s a big deal. I think it will be difficult right now.
“Elder, are you there?”
While I was alone fighting the pain in my heart, I heard Clarisse’s voice outside the door.
I was glad and sorry that someone with whom I could share this pain had come.
***
Finally, the hotly burning communication port quieted down.
– I can finally contact you. What have you been doing so far?
“I locked myself in the mansion and protested. I was afraid of what would happen if I went out.”
Thanks to this, I was finally able to contact the minister.
Trixie made a temporary communication port, so it was okay to do it then, but unfortunately, I forgot the minister’s identification number. Honestly, that guy probably doesn’t even know my communication port number.
-But. Even if I walk around a little, I can only hear you talking.
The minister nodded at my words and then burst into laughter.
– Anyway, it’s amazing. It’s been so long since I had my first child, but this time it’s triplets.
“Are you jealous?”
-No.
My heart ached at the firm answer. You are a truly pitiful person who does not know the joy of having many children.
– In fact, it is more creepy that the next Duke of Servet is of your blood, rather than having triplets. How did the empire become like this?
In the meantime, a truly profane statement came out of the minister’s mouth. At a time when the dukedom’s succession has become stronger, you make a statement that seems to be going wrong with the empire. Isn’t this a remark that cannot be forgiven no matter how ministerial it is?
“Can I say that to other people?”
– If you want to do it, do it. It’s enough when you retire.
However, I could not bear to open my mouth in response to the logically perfect rebuttal.
That’s right. If I report the minister, only the minister will retire decades early.
– Well, you’ve probably heard it a lot already, but congratulations. I also convey my congratulations to His Excellency Ma Jong-gong.
“Because of people like you, my communication channels are on fire.”
-Didn’t you also avoid His Excellency in the past?
Weird. Today, each and every word of the minister pierces the pit of my stomach…
– Anyway, I’m going to hang up now, so hide well. Don’t get caught in a strict place for no reason.
The minister, who left great advice until the end, cut off contact without any hesitation.
‘Damn.’
I thought that I would have to go to the minister’s mansion soon.
With Trixie.