Saving 80,000 Gold in an Another World for Retirement Chapter 189

189. Strangely Shaped Rock Island 1

“T-th-that’s okay! I will thoroughly prepare! Set up the magic circle, wait for the stars to align, prepare magic stones, and siphon the magics from the ground!! Eloim Essaim, desu!! It’s a body-friendly spell that activates by taking the world’s magical power through preparations rather than my own vitality!! Of course, I will also chant the Diacute first!!!” (Mitsuha) (Note: Puyo puyo reference)

I desperately persuaded them!

And I brought them to a state where they could somehow hear the story!

I worked hard you know!!

“…so that’s why, if I prepared enough in advance, spend a reasonable amount of money to gather magic stones, spell charms, and other artifacts, and chose the day when the stars are aligned, I will completely recover just by resting in bed all day, there would be no adverse effects related to vitality or permanent damages…” (Mitsuha)

Count-sama and Iris-sama managed to calm down after listening my dubious explanation.

“…are you telling the truth…” (Count-sama)

“…you aren’t telling lies, are you…” (Iris-sama)

Uwaaah, they have no trust in me… tte, well, I guess it can’t be helped.

I guess that’s because they believe that I will spare no effort if it’s for the country and the people, even if I have to pay the cost with my life.

Actually, I’m not that admirable of a child. If anything, I’m more like [] or [] type of girl.

I will take any measure to achieve my goal, no matter what. To protect little girls, I will not hesitate to cut the bandit’s life. …ah, that one is normal, everyone would’ve done that. That’s obvious!

Well, anyway, I have to feign innocence here…

“Yes, of course! I will prepare everything with a single swoop! And be very careful not to damage the coast!” (Mitsuha)

Yeah, dropping a huge masses into the ocean near the shore will undoubtedly create a huge waves. No matter how shallow the area I chose, it’s not certain that it will not create waves at all.

Well, I’ll take proper measures to avoid it.

And I still have one thing to ask to Count-sama and Iris-sama.

“And there’s one more thing, I would like to ask Beatrice-chan to be the head of the company that will be established there…” (Mitsuha)

“Eh?”

“Eeeh?”

” “Eeeeeehhh!!??” “

Count-sama and Iris-sama shouting in surprise with their eyes wide open.

…yeah, I guess it’s normal that they’re surprised…

Of course there’s a reason that I decided to ask Beatrice-chan for this role. …actually there are many reasons.

First of all, I’m busy all the time and would not have the time for it.

It should be a person of high-rank, so that it would be difficult for either the nobles or merchants to show overbearing attitudes, or to set up bribes, dirty trick, honey trap, etc.

It should be an intelligent person.

It should be a person who would never betray me and Bozes family.

… and [It should be Beatrice-chan].

That’s all.

Well, only the last reason is actually enough.

The eldest son, Alexis-sama, became a viscount and received the territory next to mine. And the second son, Theodore, will be succeeding the Bozes Count house, so the whole family can live nearby.

…But what about Beatrice-chan?

Since she is an aristocratic born, her marriage age is quite early. It wouldn’t be strange if marriage talks come in as soon as she has her debut in social circles. And now the Bozes County is developing rapidly, it has been suggested that it may soon become a Marquessate.

And Beatrice-chan is the daughter of that house and known as the younger sister of Alexis-sama who is currently reputed as the coolest man in the social circle.

He protected me and the commander, Marquis Aiblinger, with himself as a shield. Thus, he became the cornerstone of the victory during the [Kingdom’s Absolute Defense], the battle with the Imperial Army and the Ancient Dragons, and the founder of a new noble family.

…yeah, Alexis-sama is pretty popular now…

It was good that his dream of wanting to be motivated by the girls was fulfilled…

Anyway back to the topic.

And Beatrice-chan is also known as a friend of viscountess Yamano, the [Himemiko of Thunder].

…a cute, honest, intelligent, and lovely girl with big heart.

Yup, there’s no doubt that there will be a lot of marriage talks coming in.

At this rate, she will be married off to somewhere in a 2 or 3 years. According to Japanese standards, she is still considered as a child though…

If she married of to a good family then it’s all good, but what if it’s a foul noble family who always pushing their status and position? What if it’s a pervert old man who connected to the Royal Family? What if it’s a black-hearted noble who just pretending to be a good person?

I don’t think Count-sama is the type of person who would sell his daughter in political marriage, but as a noble and as a lord, he has to protect his house, territory, and the folks no matter what. … Even if he knows that it would make his daughter unhappy.

That is what a head of a noble family and a lord of a territory is.

No no no no no!!!

That’s not acceptable!!

…yeah, so let’s make it so that she can live where I, Count-sama, and Iris-sama can reach!!

For that, let’s give Beatrice-chan an important role and force her to take a groom instead!!

Fuha.

Fuhahahahaha!!!

And Beatrice-chan, Sabine-chan, Colette-chan, and Mitchan the second will be married before me!!

Fuhi.

Fuhihihihi!!

“…is it over?” (Count-sama)

“Eh? What is?” (Mitsuha)

“Delusion time” (Count-sama)

…urusai wa!

“…and, well, that’s why I want Beatrice-chan to do the job…” (Mitsuha)

Of course, the only reason I explained to Count-sama and Iris sama was the ostensible ones. For the actual reason, I will bring it to my grave. …I don’t want to go in anytime soon though.

“…I was wondering what you are going to say, but…” (Count-sama)

“Mitsuha, you…” (Iris-sama)

Ah, both Count-sama and Iris-sama put up an exasperated expression on their faces.

” “You just want to keep Beatrice within your reach, don’t you?” ” (Bozes Couple)

As expected of couple, they’re perfectly matched!!

…and my true reason is completely exposed.

“Well, Mitsuha seems to have no other friend than Beatrice…” (Count-sama)

Eeeeeehh!!!

Count Bozes just launched a ridiculous insult!!

“I do have!!! Colette-chan, Sabine-chan… ” (Mitsuha)

Huh? That’s all?

“Is that it? Besides, Colette would be Mitsuha’s servant, and Her Highness Sabine is a royal. Neither of these can be called ordinary “friends”, right?” (Count-sama)

“Ugh…” (Mitsuha)

I thought that Count-sama might be reluctant to let Colette-chan go if I said that she can be my vassal candidate because she is talented, so I said [She’s my lifesaver, so I want to hire her to be my servant].

During the orc subjugation, I explained to him that Colette-chan was tagging along because [She can return to her village after a long time and see her parents]. That’s why Count-sama thinks that the relationship between me and Colette is no more than that of a master and a servant rather than equal friends. …ugh, I can’t refute…

As for Sabine-chan, it can be treated as blasphemy if a mere emerging viscount treating her as a friend.

I can’t talk about Mitchan the second, and of course, Mitchan the first is also out of the question. And he will only recognize the Yamano family maid girl corps as servants.

The orphanage… no no, it’s unlikely that Count-sama would recognize them as my friends!

“……I am sorry!” (Count-sama)

“What are you apologizing for?” (Mitsuha)

Ah, I guess that’s right. I guess this is where I should feel sad.

But regardless of what Count-sama thinks, I do have friends and I don’t need to be depressed, yeah!

“…why are you suddenly putting that smug face?” (Count-sama)

…urusai wa!