Chapter 18

Mother seems really angry

“Well~ Iris-chan . You’re working already?”

Early in the morning while I was working in the study, mother unexpectedly came to visit .

“I’m sorry, mother . It’s probably time for breakfast . ”

“It’s fine, don’t worry about it . Or rather, I’m more worried about Iris-chan’s physical condition . ”

“I’m doing fine . I have not collapsed for the past half a year . In addition, I’m enjoying myself plenty . ”

“Is that so? It’s fine if that’s the case…”

“If you’d like, please eat breakfast ahead of me . It seems like this will take a little more time . I asked them to prepare chocolate croissant for today’s breakfast . ”

“Chocolate croissant? I’ve never heard of it before . ”

“It’s a new product of Azura Conglomerate . It is a type of bread that has chocolate kneaded into it . ”

“Oh my, that sounds delicious . However, since I have the chance, I’ll wait to eat together with Iris-chan . ”

“I understand . I’ll work hard to finish this as soon as possible . ”

Tanya immediately took the chance to serve mother some tea . A secretary who can do anything, that’s Tanya .

Since earlier this morning, I have been looking at one report after another from the various different departments . Ahh… there’s still a long way to go .

The road construction is doing well, and the construction of the educational institution in the fief’s capital is also steadily progressing .

“Sebastian, the calculation is wrong, please fix it . Also, this estimated budget is rejected . The calculation of the expenses is too generous . Please cut down on places where expenses can be reduced . If Public Works department is not satisfied with this budget, tell them to gather the evidence needed and bring them to me . Ah, speaking of Public Works, about that matter, how did that turnout?”

“Yes . The road maintenance and the preparations to construct the public office building are advancing smoothly . Since the materials used on both can be transported at the same time, I was thinking of cutting the cost there…”

“I would like to know more about that situation, so please submit a report to me by all means . Also, please inform the Public Affairs department that preparing the family registers is the first priority . At the very least, I want the people living in the fief’s capital to have theirs done before the end of the road maintenance . In the future, this will be an important document . Please tell them that before progressing to something else, speed up the creation of the family registers . ”

“I understand . ”

I looked at these documents earlier, so I guess this can be considered as done? As for these, I’ll look at them later and some discussions are needed… Uwa, there’s still two mountains left .

While I was thinking about it and sorting out the documents, a knock came from the door .

“Please enter . ”

“Please excuse me . ”

The person who entered was Sei, who is in charge of the conglomerate .

“Good morning Madam, Iris-sama . …I was planning to give a report regarding Azura Conglomerate this morning but…”

“I will take a look at it, please hand it over . ”

When the documents were placed on the desk, there was another mountain . Whether it’s too many or too little, I hesitate on passing judgment . And so, I lightly flipped through the documents . I used sticky notes to tag segments that looked important and continued reading . After I finished reading everything, I went back to those stickied segments . …I’m really pleased I am able to speed-read .

“…Overall, every division is in good condition . Regarding the new commodity for the beauty line products, please bring a sample later . Not just what’s inside, but the container as well . After that, I would like some raw materials to conduct some tests… Please convey that to the developers . ”

“Something you’d like to try out, is it? If you can tell me ahead of time, I will make preparations . ”

“Is that so? If that’s the case… Please bring the materials written in this memo this afternoon . In addition, please bring the account books from each store, I would like to confirm them . I will look at them later . ”

“I understand . ”

…I guess it’ll be fine to end the morning meeting here .

“Mother, I’m sorry to keep you waiting . ”

“It’s fine . Even so, this thing called “herbal tea” is really delicious . ”

Mother praised the tea while smiling . Even though I have kept her waiting for a while, mother is really gentle .

“I am very pleased that you like it . It is currently one of Azura Conglomerate’s cafe franchise’s popular item . ”

“That is so . By all means, I would also like to drink it even at home . ”

“Although that was the plan… we are currently in the condition where we can barely provide for the cafe . ”

Tea is a mainstream in this world, and when decided to serve them in the cafe experimentally, it became a big hit . Although a lot of people have requested to purchase the tea leaves, but the reality is that the production has not yet caught up . …Some measures are needed to be done about this . Incidentally, there will be a meeting regarding the cafe in the afternoon .

“Is that so . When it becomes available for purchase, please immediately let me know . I will serve it at the next tea party . ”

“Then, I thank you in advance when the time comes . ”

As expected of the Advertising Director . Even if I don’t ask her to, she is more than willing to work .

After that, I slowly ate breakfast with mother and had tea with her . It’s been a long time since I was able to spend a calming moment .

“…Which reminds me, how is the state of the house over there?”

“Hmm? Things are as usual~ Nothing ever changes~ Even though it’s long vacation, that foolish son of mine did not return home . He’s probably following the Second Prince and that woman most of the time . ”

Mother’s voice turned cold halfway through her sentence . When my beautiful mother said those words with such force, it is a full mark .

“Mo-mother…”

“Though I have yet to say this, regarding the incident, I am, of course, your ally . Regarding Berne… I am angry at him . ”

He-her tone has completely changed~!! It is completely out of my expectations . Because of her tone of voice was accompanied by a cold smile, cold sweat started trickling down my back .

“…To be honest, if he wasn’t my own son, I would have immediately crushed him . ”

Although there was a smile on her lips, mother, it’s very scary .

“…Come to think of it, mother . What is the state of the castle in the Royal City?”

When I changed the topic of the conversation, mother “fuuu” let out a sigh and the atmosphere around mother turned gentle again .

Because of that, I felt relieved and also blew out a sigh . I-it’s not as though I was frightened by the atmosphere around mother that I changed the topic, okay? It is something I’m worried about .

…Of course, I have an understanding regarding both factions to some extent . However, the information that mother has brought with her is extensive .

By the way, from what I understand regarding the First Prince’s faction and the Second Prince’s faction is that they are currently in a stalemate . I guess that’s only natural . The present King is still in good health, so it is not wise to make a big move .

One of the main people involved… the First Prince is said to be studying abroad, which is very doubtful . In addition, where he has gone to was not made public . Because he has not appeared in the limelight, there’s no news about him at all .

Although the Second Prince seems to be still living a life as a student in the academy, but I do not have more information because I didn’t look into his school life .

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