Chapter 378 – Tomorrow Is the Church

A series of bloody incidents unfold.

Eclair, who had even received approval for succession, gathered all the people in the mansion in a dark yard.

Of course, there are the knights who reside in the mansion and lay down their seats. There were also employees who were in charge of personal chores such as cleaning and cooking.

As everyone was mentioned without exception, Count Dritna and Eclair’s mother were not left out.

The remaining concubines and their children were all called out and shivered all over when they heard the news as cold as the night wind.

“Listen.”

Eclair’s voice, holding her beloved sword in one hand, was not loud.

Nevertheless, her voice calmly penetrates everyone’s ears.

“As of this moment, I am the master of Dritna. I will manage the family with my own hands. Anyone who is dissatisfied can speak at ease.”

“””···.”””

“I will listen to and respond to any complaints. I welcome the standard objection that the eldest son should lead the family, not the eldest daughter, and I also welcome those who doubt my abilities.”

Concubines who have given birth to sons will feel itchy and itchy.

But since I heard that Eclair had drawn her sword. The eldest son’s only position is to pray to his mother’s goddess in hopes that she will not get angry.

Eclair, who was watching the silent yard, sensed that no voice would come out if she waited, so she spoke again.

“Even if it’s not today, if you have any complaints, please tell me at any time. From now on, you will have to give up the luxurious life you have been living so far, so complaints will pile up quickly.”

Do you see a difficult road ahead?

The expressions on the faces of the concubines tied to the count, not the knights, became so serious that they could not be hidden.

“Consumption made by an individual with his or her own money will not be involved in whether or not to purchase luxury items, and will not be restricted, unless it violates the laws of the empire or is seriously against ethics. Please note this as a warning not to recklessly reach out to the budget allocated to the territory. .”

Tak!

As Eclair’s sheath hit the floor of the garden, the heads of the personnel who had been looking down at the floor rose.

“Accordingly, the quality of equipment and consumables supplied to knights devoted to the family will increase, and the budget allocated for meals will also increase. We will pay a reasonable amount to the users who have to work hard to prepare accordingly.”

“!”

Combined with the black background, a great color was added to the gloomy atmosphere of the group.

Although no words were spoken, it was a bright feeling that most people, except for a select few, were internally cheering.

“I will try to show my face more often than in the past, but I will spend most of my time in the capital. So please know that I am also considering requesting the dispatch of public officials who can run the territory on my behalf in order to respond quickly and make decisions.”

The Electra estate currently owned by Lily’s is a representative example.

A certain amount from the overall tax. After paying a reasonable amount to the Empire for professional management, Lilyne sits down and stays half-way out of the confines of her responsibilities.

“As for doing something unclean just because the owner is not in the territory… If you are wondering if you can fool my eyes, feel free to try it out. The results will tell.”

“””···.”””

After Eclair said those words, he slowly moved his gaze to everyone.

The only sound that rang through the pitch-black darkness was the sound of a throat clearing.

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Pedro Sangang had a considerable amount of money and goods stolen by Isabel from the Dritna estate.

Meanwhile, the matter grew bigger as it included a decorative sword sent from the imperial family to public servants.

Even though eclairs did not even know about its existence and the imperial family simply sent it here and there as a New Year’s gift without much intention, a single merchant touched the imperial family’s belongings.

Depending on how you interpret it by adding it to the amount stolen, it could easily be enough to wipe out the top.

Count Dritna confirmed this and began drooling in front of Eclair, pulling out his hair.

The girl at the top must have had the courage to mess with him even though she knew about it.

Or maybe he didn’t know what this was because he lacked insight into things.

Although we no longer know the truth, the answer has been decided.

Her royal family will reward the loyalty and attentiveness of her five knights and show them that they are for her.

If the sun rises and this fact is made known, there will be no excuse for a small group like the Pedro Band to survive.

The books of the place will be completely wiped out and everyone will be sent to prison, or if they are caught for overstepping the bounds, everyone will be hung.

– There is no need for me to step forward myself. For now, let’s just hear a report on the results.

Eclair finished his business and decided to return to the capital late at night.

– Given this situation, a separate title succession ceremony will not be held.

– Until the problem is resolved, I will only keep the seal for the head of the household. Don’t do any more work.

With those words, Eclair disappeared into the darkness.

“Her···.”

For the Count, it was a night when his mustache was damp with cold sweat.

Indeed, a storm struck in the middle of the night.

After Eclair left, he returned to his office, sat down in his chair and looked blankly at the ceiling.

‘What a sudden…’

The current Count of Dritna has some work to do before officially relinquishing his position.

Return all of the large amount of pancreas you received under the premise of an unreasonable promise.

It was so obvious, but it was good to let go of the petty thoughts of wasting time and trying to keep one’s position.

Here, Eclair declared that he would not provide any help to the Count.

On the contrary, the side that applies pressure by demanding clear and fast processing.

Since Eclair has recorded and tied up the finances and ledgers by hand, it is not possible to use anything the family currently owns to silence unpleasant voices.

Ultimately, at this point, what the earl has to say when meeting various nobles is decided.

I’m sorry that things happened like this.

I can clearly see a future where I will run around like a parrot, apologizing over and over again until my mouth goes dry.

*****

Again. Again. Again.

Eclair, who returned to the capital at night, couldn’t hold back his complicated emotions and let out a sigh.

“Whew.”

From her perspective, she wasn’t in a good mood either.

A move that inserts a hard-line, cold-hearted attitude like a foreign object into the time spent laughing with everyone.

Although there was a sense of relief, the discomfort was greater.

‘···I’d like to have a drink.’

Eclair moved her feet familiarly, not in her own mansion, but in the sanctuary where everyone awaited her.

I can see it as I pass through her alley. A brightly lit residence even at late hours of the night.

The closer you get, the more you feel familiar signs of popularity.

Eclair’s stiff expression melted and the corners of her mouth went up, unable to hold back.

Unlocking the front door leading to her yard and letting her in.

She passed the flower bed with careful touches and stood in front of the front door.

Eclair, sensing a figure waiting beyond this door, stamping his feet, opened the door without hiding his laughter.

“Sister-!!”

Eclair, who was wrapped in Chloe’s arms in her pajamas, stroked his sister’s back, feeling mentally and physically stabilized.

“You made Chloe wait until late at night. It’s okay if she sleeps first.”

“I said I would finish it as soon as possible and come back, so I’m going to sleep with you…”

I even checked Roman and her family who were looking at her sister with happy smiles in the background.

All the discomfort I felt today flew away like a lie.

“Sister… Did you finish well?”

“Of course. Don’t worry.”

He held Chloe, who was taller than himself, with one hand and headed inside through the front door.

“Eclair, sister. Have you eaten?”

“Um… I’m busy and out of my mind…”

When he returned to the capital after cleaning up, his mind was so heavy that he couldn’t even feel his appetite.

But when he returned to the mansion, Rike’s question relieved him of his tension and made him hungry at the same time.

“Everyone is worried, not just your brother and Chloe? No matter how urgent it is, you have to eat. I’ll prepare it for you now, so please stay for a moment.”

“···Thanks.”

Chloe got down from Eclair’s arms and followed her, holding her beloved sword.

With Lilyne as the standard, Ceria and Alice lined up behind her to form a procession.

“Shall we eat together? I’m a little hungry after training.”

Eclair smiled as Roman sat across from her.

“Roman. Would you like some light accompaniment?”

“It’s good.”

As if he was waiting for Roman, he agreed and brought plenty of bottles and glasses.

When I put my butt back on the chair, girls gathered around me like a cloud.

“I’ll pour you a drink.”

“Me too!”

– Shhh!

Alice, with Ceria and Tero on her head, took up both sides of Roman.

“Then I’ll stay here.”

“I’m next to you too!”

Seeing that, Chloe and Liline naturally sat down on either side of Eclair.

“Seria. Please move the dishes and plates.”

“Ah! Just a moment…!”

It didn’t take long to get ready.

Let’s go and see how things went. After the brief explanation, the meal and separate snacks were already on the table.

“Hmm~”

When Rike returns to the table after finishing cooking, the seats next to Roman are filled with Seria and Alice.

Ricke saw that there was no empty seat and took a seat between Roman’s legs.

It’s an interesting picture because no one considers the situation strange or rude and takes it for granted.

“If you’re going to drink, it’s better if we all drink together.”

Eclair picked up the glass of alcohol she was looking for especially today and emptied the contents, and Chloe refilled the glass with clumsy dexterity.

Eclair, who found that cuteness unbearable, stroked Chloe’s head and listened to what Roman said.

“A letter arrived from the Adventurer’s Guild. I’m planning to stop by the Rike Ilo Church tomorrow around noon. Would you like to go with me?”

“···Has there been news already?”

Eclair also expected it, but laughed at what happened exactly as she imagined.

Did the imperial family really like Roman?

Perhaps because my favorite adventurer was involved, the process was incredibly fast.

Listening one by one to Roman’s plan to finish the work quickly before going to the federal office.

Everyone, including Eclair, freely expressed their opinions and participated in the conversation.

And when the bowl that held the food was cleanly empty.

Roman made a voice as if he remembered something and put his hand in the air.

“Oh! And since everyone is here, can you take a look at this?”

“Hmm?”

A round bead that Roman placed on his palm.

Everyone’s eyes focused there.