797 – Here We Go Again – 1

Trixie’s surprise lecture ended with enthusiastic applause from the audience. The applause was quite loud, as the crowd was twice as large as when she first started speaking.

‘There are a lot.’

She glanced around the conference room and smiled.

Obviously, at first, it was a place with plenty of space even if all the reasonable were seated. The conference room became smaller day by day, and before we knew it, it was over full and there were even people standing.

The longer the lecture went on, the more customers came after hearing the news. Not only former legislators who are not currently in office, but also big names in Juventus flocked to listen to the lecture.

‘Should I have sent it back?’

Of course, controlling entry was only an idea. Aside from the fact that there was no reason to stop it, old people whose beards had even turned white were kneeling and listening to the lecture with moist eyes. How could I ask such a passionate old man to go back?

So I just stayed in my seat blankly, watching the audience increase in real time. The Magic Council is not my building, it is a building managed by the United Kingdom of Yuven. It’s no wonder Juven people come into a building like that.

Moreover, Trixie’s vast and deep knowledge does not diminish with the addition of a few people. Even if not 100 but 1,000 people listen to Trixie’s lecture, Trixie does not suffer any harm. Rather, the number of people who feel indebted to Trixie, me, and Lynn is only increasing.

“It’s embarrassing to receive gifts one after another. I don’t know how to repay this favor.”

The proof is the last visit to Later before returning home.

La Terre, who accepted his request for a face-to-face meeting even though he was newlywed, bowed his head with a faint smile. To express my gratitude for this surprise lecture.

“My lord, how can you bow down to a mere nobleman? It was my wife’s decision to even show favor to the Magic Council. I did not contribute anything.”

He expressed modest humility toward Laterer.

I know that Juvenians are serious about magic, and I know that they follow Trixie passionately. So, it is right to give all the credit to Trixie rather than being reluctant now.

Even if you ask them to raise their heads anyway, they won’t listen. Although my stay in Juven was short, I was able to get to know the characteristics of Juven even in that short period of time.

“If it weren’t for the minister, Lord Ma Jong wouldn’t have shown me any favors. I’m not so stupid as to not know that much.”

Later, Later raised his head and smiled deeper than before.

She just needed to know. Actually, I was just saying it out of courtesy.

“The beasts chosen by the Minister are being transported by Juven wizards via teleportation. Entry permission has already been obtained from the Empire’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Enrichment, so the Minister can return home comfortably.”

“You are treated with consideration until the very end. Thank you, my Majesty.”

“Not much to say. Your Majesty even said it was a shame that he couldn’t give you more.”

I let out an awkward laugh at those words.

It is enough that I have already received convenience from the Magic Council and Laterer. If even the king steps in, the situation becomes too big.

“…Rather than that, I can’t guarantee when I will be able to see you again after today.”

“That’s right. This meeting wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for your marriage.”

“It’s a shame. But if it weren’t for the academy, we wouldn’t have even been able to say hello to each other in our lives, so regretting it any more would be greedy.”

After saying that, La Terre stood up for a moment and took out a pile of thin books from the bookshelf behind him.

“This is my parting gift. Please give it to the children.”

“Sir, what is this?”

“It’s Juven’s fairy tale. Since he’s still young, I thought something like this would be better than something sharp and hard.”

It was an unexpected gift, so I couldn’t help but laugh.

A fairy tale. Isn’t this a warm and soft gift suitable for children? Even I, who was busy playing with my children, never thought of giving a fairy tale as a gift.

“I already gave the same thing to Erich, so don’t feel pressured.”

“Thank you, sir. I will definitely tell the children that it is your heart.”

“These words make my heart flutter just by hearing them.”

This time, Later smiled. Is it because she’s newly married, or is she just happy to see an acquaintance she hasn’t seen in a long time? She smiled more often than she did at the academy.

Laterer, who showed an incredibly gentle demeanor compared to a few years ago, came out to the front gate and saw us off. With the words that we will see each other again someday, if the Lord of Heaven allows.

After seeing off, we finished preparing to return home. I took care of things, gave things to give, and exchanged greetings with Later. There is no reason to stay at Juven anymore, so you can return home with a light heart.

“In the end, the only thing Juven imported was animals.”

However, I returned home with somewhat different results than I expected when I first entered Juven.

Originally, I was trying to find various trade goods based on cultures on the other side of the continent and heterogeneous cultures. I ended up only purchasing animals rather than unique trade items.

“What do you think? If you raise it well, the horns of the buffalo will be distributed by the imperial family and our family. It is absolutely no loss.”

However, it is not a disappointing result. Because these animals are more valuable than most trade goods.

Rather than opening a trade route with a country on the other side of the continent, it is easier to breed beasts that have not existed in the empire until now and sell their accessories.

“That’s right. Then shall we go straight to Behemoth?”

“No.”

I shook my head firmly at Lin’s suggestion.

They said they were sending the beasts by teleportation, so they must have arrived in the empire before us. They would already have grazed around Behemoth and started living a peaceful empire.

So what is important now is not the animals that arrived safely. There is something I need to check first.

“Let’s go to the islands first. There’s one guy we need to see.”

My younger brother is probably shedding tears of emotion upon receiving this older brother’s surprise gift.

I think I will feel relieved when I see him wailing first.

I couldn’t help but smile with satisfaction.

“Congratulations. The number of titles you can pass down to your children has increased.”

Erich greeted me while looking limp. When I returned to Erich exactly what I had heard, his previously dim eyes burned with passion.

“But it’s only a baronet title. Even though it’s an inherited title, it’s a bit disappointing. Should I ask His Majesty to raise it even higher?”

It sank again.

You’re probably anxious. I wonder if it’s possible to win so easily, but I’m probably afraid that it really isn’t possible for me. Those feelings were revealed in Erich’s eyes

‘Who wants to run away like that?’

Even if his nephew he he was the cause, it doesn’t change the fact that he stood out over his older brother his. Because what I love is my young nephew, not my older brother.

Moreover, judging by the fact that he immediately threw the title at me as soon as I asked for it, the emperor was also planning to bestow the title on Erich. It’s a future I couldn’t avoid even if I didn’t open my mouth. The future has only moved forward a little.

“So. Where is the territory attached?”

“I’m also near Croita…”

“Oh.”

It just worked out well. Being near Croita is perfect for joining my grand ambitions. If done well, Erich’s territory can develop into a specialized historical-tourism district.

“You don’t have time to manage your territory anyway, right? I’m going to integrate it with my territory and manage it, is that okay?”

“You can take it with you.”

“I don’t want to be an uncle who takes away my nephew’s title.”

When Erich mentioned his future nephew, he closed his eyes in sorrow.

If he had been single, his title and estate he would have been nothing more than a burden, but from the moment he became married, it all became an inheritance that he had to pass on to his children. It’s not something you can throw away just because it’s annoying.

“I don’t know what number my nephew will be, but I will make sure my nephew can make a living just from tourism profits.”

“I’m happy just to hear it…”

Erich was so happy with my promise that he was moved to tears.

Are there two guys like this in the world? It’s okay to be more happy and moved.

***

New kids came in non-stop.

– You guys look unique.

– Ugh, mmmm…

– Don’t be afraid. I will take care of you like my children.

Children who looked similar to cows but boasted large horns.

– Mmmm!

– Hmm?

Children who try to run wild with horns even bigger than that.

Right. Those children are still unfamiliar with human hands. If people are used to it, they wouldn’t go wild like that just because the environment has changed.

– Calm down.

With a sad heart, I approached the children with big horns.

Although the number is in the hundreds, it doesn’t matter. All animals are my children. Even if there are thousands, not hundreds, we can take care of them, and we should take care of them.

– This is the land that I manage, and this is the land that will embrace you. There is nothing to threaten you, so there is no need to be afraid.

– Mmmooo…

– Mmmm…

One by one, the Big Horned children, who were frightened by my comfort and didn’t know what to do, began to calm down.

They are truly gentle children. Just to survive in the harsh wild, even humans lived on guard, so they probably tried to protect themselves with violence.

-Hmm.

By the way, how did these children come to be here? I am happy that I get to take care of new children.

– Grumbling, rumbling!

Especially since they are unique children that cannot be seen in this empire.

“Behemoth.”

– Hmm. What’s going on?

While looking down at the diverse and unique children, I heard a familiar voice and turned my head.

Did you say he was the local official in charge of managing this area? He is a person for whom I am always grateful because he faithfully manages Croita, which contains precious memories.

“These are beasts sent by His Majesty the Emperor and His Excellency Count Tyglehen. They are beasts that are difficult to survive in the original empire, so they said they would like to borrow your power.

– I see.

And I understood this situation through the words of the local governor.

– Do not worry. Any child who catches my eye will have the best life.

At the same time, I also understood my role.

All you have to do is take care of these children so that they can grow up smiling without having to think too much about it. That’s what I did 2,000 years ago.