788 – If You Go, I Will Go Too – 2

Trixie handed me something unexpected.

No. Can we just say that this is an object? Shouldn’t we use words more noble and mysterious than things?

“Hey. Trixie?”

“Speak.”

“What is this?”

Of course, figuring out its identity is more important than deciding which word to use.

To exaggerate a little, it is an enormous pile of paper, boasting the thickness of a span of time. Even without exaggeration, ‘If you hit someone with this, you’ll die.’ A weapon of the level you want.

There was even dense writing written on the paper. And that’s not written in print, but in cursive writing.

“These are the papers and assignments I wrote when I was a student at the Academy, and the research materials I conducted when I just became a member of the Magic Tower. Aside from the originals in the Duke’s Castle, those are the only items.”

“Huh?”

An answer beyond my imagination came back and I let out a dazed voice.

“Isn’t the United Kingdom of Yuven so passionate about magic that it is called a magic powerhouse? If you consider the average level of magicians, it is in no way lacking compared to the Empire. Prince Later is also a member of the royal family of Yuven, so if you give it to him as a gift, he will be happy to accept it. I will give it to you.”

I don’t think I’ll be happy, but I’ll just bow down and receive it.

Those words lingered in my mouth for a moment and then disappeared. Even though it’s just me and Trixie, and even though Laterer and I have a somewhat personal relationship, it’s a lot of pressure to talk about temples and all that to the royal family.

“And.”

I looked down at the stack of papers blankly and then looked up again.

“The paper my father was unable to publish during his lifetime. I also made several copies of it.”

“No, why such a precious thing?”

My dazed mind awakened in an instant.

No matter how much of a gift it is, it feels like too much. Even though it is a copy, it is an item filled with my second father-in-law’s passion and time. Are you giving it as a gift?

“Actually, it was a decision for me and my father rather than a pure celebration.”

Trixie seemed to understand my feelings as she smiled softly and continued speaking.

“I completely refined it by introducing new proofs and theories that have changed over time. I plan to publish it soon under my father’s name, not my name.”

After saying that, Trixie carefully stroked the stack of papers in my hand. Just like dealing with a real keepsake, not a copy.

“Probably Carl. It will be around the time you hand the gift to Prince Laterer.”

“Ah.”

I was able to understand what Trixie meant by those words.

A thesis that my second father-in-law had not yet published. A thesis completed with great effort by Trixie, the pinnacle of magic. Such a thesis is published in the name of my second father-in-law, who passed away 100 years ago, and sent as a gift to Prince Juven, who is called the Magical Powerhouse? The attention of all wizards on the continent is bound to be focused.

Moreover, the members of Juven’s Mado Council will be eager to see my father-in-law’s thesis. The Magic Tower will take the lead at the western end of the continent, and the Magic Council will take the lead at the eastern end, exalting the name of my second father-in-law.

“I will definitely give it to you. It’s too precious, so if you say you can’t accept it, even if it means stuffing it in your mouth.”

“Hehe, there’s no need to go that far. Just leaving it at the Magic Council is enough.”

Trixie let out a chuckle, closed her eyes for a moment, and gently hugged me.

“My son-in-law is now able to pass on my unfulfilled dream. I’m sure my father will be happy too.”

“It’s an honor. I was embarrassed because I felt like I was a thief who stole his daughter, but now I have the honor to meet my second father-in-law.”

Trixie’s body her trembled slightly at my joke that wasn’t a joke.

I guess it’s because she laughs at her husband’s poor jokes. I decided to think so.

‘Trixie and her father-in-law’s thesis.’

Even as I hugged Trixie, I did not let go of the memories of Trixie and my father-in-law. It was a bit thick to hold in one hand, but I never let go.

I realized that this pile of paper was not only the work of Einstein and von Neumann, but also filled with the beauty of my wife’s family.

‘It’s too much of a gift to give to Laterer.’

I even had that thought for a moment. If it was something I made, I would have given it away without much thought, but is it right to just give something this precious to Laterer? To that guy who frequently scratched my mentality during the 1977 season?

‘I guess I have to give it.’

Still, it is unavoidable in order to honor my father-in-law’s name. Regardless of Laterer’s karma, his status as the prince of Juven cannot be ignored.

Moreover, this is a copy, not the original. The real memories are still in Trixie’s hands, so consider it a small sacrifice for the greater good.

I entered the United Kingdom of Juven through teleportation rather than sea travel.

I usually treat the moving process as part of the trip, but even so, Juven is still too far away. Juven is not in the next town, but on the other side of the continent, and if he moves purely by boat, he can miss half of his honeymoon just in travel time.

Of course, you can move quickly by using Zizz’s light-speed flight or Leviathan’s aerial maneuver, but once it reaches that level, it becomes a show of force rather than a trip, so I held back. Is there a way to turn a wedding into a blood wedding?

“It’s a bit disappointing. It was an opportunity to see what the eastern sea looks like.”

Still, I felt uneasy because it felt like Rin’s memories of her were taken away for her convenience of her. Should she have at least traveled to Balcross by boat and then used teleportation there?

“It’s okay. Juven is wide, so you can see more if you shorten the travel time.”

“Is that so?”

However, contrary to my concerns, Lin showed no regrets about the sea.

Thank god. If she expressed any regrets about Rin, she would have made her way through the winter sea when she returned home.

‘I’m glad I’m not close to the sea.’

It’s very rude to think like this, but she wasn’t very friendly with Rin’s sea…

“Oppa? Why are you doing this?”

And, perhaps because she sensed my rude thoughts, I flinched at the sight of Rin tilting her head.

You crazy guy. What on earth are you thinking about with your wife in front of you?

“Oh, I was wondering where to start.”

“Why don’t you go to the west first? Animals that only live in Juven are usually found in the west!”

“Is that so?”

Despite her weak excuses, Rin was mercifully let go. And with the consideration of deciding where to go first.

How can you so casually recall the dark history of such a good wife? Let me reflect, myself.

“They say the West is famous for ornaments made from elephant ivory or buffalo horns. In addition, bows are made from buffalo horns.”

“You’re putting it to good use.”

I prayed for a little rest for the water buffalo, which is used for many purposes in this world. She didn’t know that she would go around the world tearing off her horns.

Still, if it is a material for weapons, Juven is probably working hard to control its population, so it will not be in danger of extinction due to indiscriminate capture. I think it would be a benefit since they gave up their horns and enjoyed prosperity for their race.

Let’s just say so. If you don’t think like this, you feel sorry for the water buffalo.

‘Water buffalo.’

Even as she walked side by side with Rin, her mind began to fill with thoughts about the water buffalo.

She had forgotten about this until she heard about the water buffalo from Lin, but when she thought about it, she heard that the imperial army also made bows from the horn of the water buffalo.

However, because the water buffalo is a species that only lives in Juven, we have to completely rely on imports for the horns of the water buffalo. Thanks to this, the Empire’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Industry are busy fighting with Yuven every year.

‘In my heart, I want to be self-sufficient, not just earn money.’

However, there is a good reason why certain animals live only in certain areas. Just as if you throw a polar bear into Australia, people will swear, ‘Are you crazy, human?’, And if you throw a giraffe into Antarctica, they will choose death. It is possible to raise a few animals in a zoo, but raising them in large quantities is impossible…

…

‘Do you think it will work?’

Suddenly, I thought of Behemoth resting leisurely in Croita.

Back when Behemoth was a god, he was the god of herding. Even now, the livestock that Behemoth cares for are healthier than other livestock, so the power from when he was a god must still be maintained to some extent.

What if you throw a water buffalo to that Behemoth? What if the negative elements of the environment are covered by the power of God?

‘This works.’

No matter how sensitive a water buffalo is to its environment, would it still be stiff in the face of the power of God?

This clearly works. The empire can also raise water buffaloes.

“Lin.”

“Yes?”

“Maybe we can buy a few water buffaloes?”

Lin’s eyes widened at the sudden declaration of water buffalo imports.

“…Ah.”

Judging by the way he let out an exclamation after a while, it seems like Lindo’s thoughts have reached Behemoth.

I felt relieved to see that reaction. Training a water buffalo through a Behemoth is not the recklessness of a non-expert, but seems plausible to Rin, who has merchant blood.

“The import procedures for food rather than industrial products, luxury goods more than food, and living things than luxury goods are more stringent. Not to mention water buffalo, which is a strategic item—”

Rin smiled brightly and continued speaking confidently.

“If you ask the royal family, you can get a few. Maybe more?”

“As expected, networking is the best.”

It is said that it is possible if you ask Laterer. Just hearing the answer made me nod my head because it was a satisfying answer.

In fact, it doesn’t matter if Laterer and Juven are reluctant. If they had a conscience, they would give away hundreds of them for free as soon as they saw Trixie’s gift. The works of Majonggong and Tammyeonggong are more valuable than that water buffalo.

“Would you like to check out our products while you’re going west?”

“Okay! If possible, we should get a strong one!”

Lin’s eyes were already sparkling, shined even brighter.

Import and localization of strategic materials that can only be produced in Juven. It’s enough to raise Rin’s interest to its peak.

She feels like she’s on her honeymoon and working as an industrial spy, but I think she’s okay with it as long as her wife is happy.

***

The minister who entered the United Kingdom of Juven posted a report through the communication port.

[It seems possible to raise water buffaloes using Behemoth. When I contact Prince Later, I will ask for the export of buffaloes, so please, Your Majesty, determine an appropriate number. ]

Of course, I laughed as soon as I saw the report.

‘What on earth is he doing?’

Why did I do something I wasn’t even asked to do even on my honeymoon.

Even so, when I ask him to do something, he curses all kinds of things with his facial expression.

‘Should I be on vacation for life?’

I even had that thought for a moment. Rather, if you serve as Minister of Inspector General, you have to stay only in the country, but if you serve as an individual, you can travel all over the continent as you can now.

However, it was just a thought. It is ridiculous for the minister of one department to be absent for a long time.

‘It’s called raising water buffaloes.’

First, let’s discuss this in more detail with my father-in-law. If water buffalos can be raised in the empire, they will be the red robe of the imperial army.