TFA2 1.4 - Merry Gold Union's Representative

As she maintained her angry gaze at Pavel, Lady Yuuri said, "It seems like you have forgotten that I was the one who breast milk you, replaced your diaper, read you bed stories when you couldn't sleep, accompanied you to play, and taught you all my knowledge."

"No, I haven't forgo---"

Pavel couldn't finish his words, as Lady Yuuri used her fingers to cut him.

"Do you remember, when we had a lunch party in the garden and you were petrified because your father continued to give you a sharp gaze, I immediately beat him so he didn't dare to mess with you any ever again?

Also, every time your father bought something for Osvik and forgot about you, I would immediately buy the same thing for you."

Lady Yuuri looked into the distance before continuing in a soft tone, "When you're still a toddler, you would always follow me wherever I went while calling me Mommy and smiling broadly. There was even a moment when you called me 'Mom Yuuri is the best'.

Gods who live in heaven, what happened to this child? Why did he forget me?"

While he looked at Lady Yuuri deeply, Pavel said full of sincerity, "I would never forget that you are my second mother, who raised me, showered my life with your love and care, and supported my growth with everything you have. Without you, I'm just nothing."

"Then, how dare you call me 'Lady Yuuri!"

"Ugh…" Pavel pursed his lips for a moment before saying nervously, "M-Mom Yuuri, welcome back."

"Good." In an instant, a smile as bright as a morning sun bloomed on Lady Yuuri's lips. "Now, come here and sit next to Mommy."

With a heavy heart, Pavel got up and approached Lady Yuuri. Then, as soon as he sat next to her, the thing he was most worried about happened. Lady Yuuri cheerfully rubbed his head, cupping his cheek, and kissed his forehead over and over again. Just as exactly as she used to do when he was still a toddler.

The problem was, Lady Yuuri was still doing that habit even if Pavel was already 18-years-old. And when she saw Pavel pouted while his face became as red as tomato, the smile on her lips became thicker.

"My Pavel, my precious Pavel," Lady Yuuri muttered as she hugged Pavel tightly.

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After she was satisfied to vent her love and care to Pavel, Lady Yuuri then scanned every corner of the room.

"This place doesn't change much."

"I have a lot of good memories here, so no point in changing it." As Lady Yuuri smiled gently, Pavel took initiative to escape from her grip, "Mom, let me prepare some drinks and snacks for you and Yuuna."

"Okay," Lady Yuuri said as she released Pavel's arm.

Without delay, Pavel went to a small kitchen in one corner of the room. Then, he swiftly prepared spicy beef jerky, pear jam filled pastry, onion flavored eel crackers, and a basket full of various fruits. As for the drinks, he prepared Amur Beer for Lady Yuuri and apple cider for Yuuna, the two drinks were served in a large glass with a lot of ice cubes.

"Is this the famous Amur Beer?" Lady Yuuri asked as she received the large glass from Pavel.

"It is," Pavel replied as he handed the cider to Yuuna.

"Mmmm… this is good. Too bad this beer hasn't entered Makai Royal City yet. "

"Well, even now Amethyst Merchant still has difficulty to fulfill the demand from Regions around Desolate Land’s entrance."

"I see." Lady Yuuri took a bite of spicy beef jerky before continuing, "Pavel, I'll go straight to the point. I want you to lead the talk with Amethyst Merchant. Also, it's already the time for Yuuna to learn from you. So, prepare her as best as you can before she can take over Merry Gold Union from me."

"Big Brother Osvik will be angry if he hears this."

"He won't dare, and I can only entrust Yuuna to you."

Hearing her mother's words, Yuuna who was happily enjoying an onion flavored eel cracker instantly nodded three times.

"I don't want to learn under Big Dumbo Osvik," Yuuna firmly said.

"See, even his little sister thinks he is a goof."

"Okay, I'll do it."

Even if he didn't care about position in Merry Gold Union, Pavel would never let Yuuna be tutored by Osvik. So, without second thought, he agreed to Lady Yuuri's request.

"Do you have term that I need to follow in the talk?"

"No, I believe in your skill and I'm sure you already collected the necessary info." Lady Yuuri slightly smiled before continuing, "You can make your own term, but bear in mind that conflict between Kingdom of Makai and Amethyst Merchant may occur in near future."

Pavel nodded and then said, "I heard from a friend in Makai Royal Hall that the three princes who fought for the throne would launch a retaliatory invasion on Kingdom of Buriek."

"Yes, they've already sent a request to Merry Gold Union, asking us to provide supply and equipment at a discount price." Lady Yuuri paused for a moment before continuing, "Meanwhile, Kingdom of Buriek already sent a notification that they will increase iron ore's price and limit the sales quota to Kingdom of Makai."

"It seems like conflict between the two kingdoms is unavoidable."

"Yeah, but more importantly you also have to apologize to Sir Slane, because your father unintentionally almost killed him when he was a child."

"Didn't you have sent an apology through Big Brother Osvik before?"

"Yes, but this time I want it to come from you as Merry Gold Union's representative."

"Okay, I'll prepare a gift for him then."

"Good."

After she delivered the purpose of her visit, relief immediately filled Lady Yuuri's face, especially when she saw Pavel attentively peeling a pear for Yuuna, just as exactly as when she used to peel a fruit for Pavel.

'Now, I can relax here with Yuuna until dinner time,' Lady Yuuri muttered as a thin smile appeared on her lips.

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Main Living Room, Terrek's Mansion

20:10, 27 Sept 2025

After dinner, Yuuna and the three Maesters helped Pavel prepared the talks with Amethyst Merchants. Therefore, Lady Yuuri could calmly enjoy a fashion magazine that was published by Amethyst Publishing. The fashion magazine used Amstell Language and was super popular among noble ladies, and Lady Yuuri was no exception.

Then, without warning, Osvik suddenly entered the living room and sat before Lady Yuuri.

"Mom, why do you choose Pavel as Merry Gold Union’s representative?" Osvik asked in agonizing tone.

"Why shouldn't I?" Lady Yuuri casually asked in return.

"It's not fair. I'm the one who made first contact with Amethyst Merchant."

"You can still maintain your relationship with Amethyst Merchant as Kandez Region's representative. I didn't strip your position at all."

"Mom, why do you always give the best part of the meat to Pavel?"

"Because he deserved it."

Sniff! Sniff!

In an instant, tears flowed on Osvik's cheeks but Lady Yuuri ignored it.

"You are not my mom," Osvik said.

"You are not my son," Lady Yuuri replied.

"You are the worst mom in the world."

"You are the worst son in the world"

"I wish I was not born into this world by you."

"I wish I didn't give birth to you."

"I hope yo---"

"Shut up!" In the end, Lady Yuuri lost her patience. "Can't you let me enjoy my time peacefully?"

“…”

As tears flooded Osvik's cheeks, Lady Yuuri casually said, "Fine, let's make a simple review. When both you and Pavel were five years old, I sent you to stay at the farmer's settlement in Norville Region. At that time, you two said, 'Mommy, I will make you proud.' so I was super happy.

You were smarter than Pavel, so at the age of seven years you could already read and write fluently. But then, you pretended to be sick and sent a letter to your father to pick you from the farmer's settlement.

When I tried to stop him, it resulted in a big and fierce argument. He even threatened to divorce me. So, what kind of son who almost caused his father to divorce his mother?"

"Kughh!"

"At the age of nine, your grandfather, Duke Arasmus, came to teach you martial art personally, while he only sent his bodyguard to teach Pavel. At that time, you said, 'Grandpa, I will make you proud.' So I was super happy.

But then, two weeks later you banged your head into a wall, and threatened your Grandfather you would keep banging your head if he didn't leave Castle Walluo immediately."

"Kughh!"

"You were stronger and smarter from Pavel. You also got overflowing support from both your parents, while Pavel only had my support. So, how did you get left behind so so so far by him?"

"Mom, it's called fate."

"Fate my ass." Lady Yuuri snorted before continuing, "For many years, Pavel dried up his sweat and blood to fulfill his promise to make me proud. Even your grandfather, Duke Arasmus who was famous for his iron heart, was deeply touched after he saw how Pavel practiced sword art as if his life was depended on it.

Yes, at the age of ten he almost failed to enter Makai Royal Academy, while you reached the top ten in the entry exam. But in the end, he became the best graduate in Makai Royal Academy's long history, while you failed to even graduate normally.

You sank too deep in hedonist lifestyle while studying in Makai Royal Academy, and using your father as a shield every time I tried to correct you. Even so, to this day I never abandoned you and still give you overflowing support."

"K-ugh!"

"Now, wipe your fake tears and let me enjoy my time peacefully."

"Okay, but at least, can I take part in talks with Amethyst Merchant?"

"You can, as Kandez Region's representative of course."

"Okay."

Wasting no time, Osvik wiped his tears before leaving the living room. He already achieved his goal, to get approval from Lady Yuuri, so Yuuna could no longer kick him out of the meeting room.

At the same time, Lady Yuuri sighed deeply, and then she returned her attention back to the fashion magazine in her hand.

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East Gate of Walluo City

08:05, 28 Sept 2025

With permission from Count Terrek, Amethyst Merchant built a road that connected Magwurt City and Joker Trading Post. Initially, the road was only used to move goods and commodities. But then, it was also used to transport nobles who wanted to visit Magwurt City. The road was then connected with Walluo City, and called Magwurt-Walluo Highroad.

Next to the east gate of Walluo City, seven luxuries Black Vans belonging to Maple Palace Hotel were lined up neatly. Not far from it, there were several M1151 Rippers and M1152 Personnel Carriers that would escort the convoy.

Most nobles who happened to also go to Magwurt City had entered their vans. While next to the leading van, Lady Yuuri looked at the iron carriage that she saw for the first time intensely.

'So, this is what they called car huh,' Lady Yuuri muttered as she touched the Black Van's seat made of Gray Wolf leather. "What a shame, I really want to enjoy the trip using this car."

"Mom, sooner or later you will have your chance," Pavel calmly said.

After smiling slightly Lady Yuuri said, "I know."

Without delay, Pavel then helped Yuuna entered the Black Van, followed by Maester Kalep.

"Pavel, make sure Yuuna learns a lot from the talk with Amethyst Merchant," Lady Yuuri firmly said.

"Understood,"

After hugging Lady Yuuri tightly, Pavel then climbed onto the Black Van. He ignored Count Terrek who stood next to Lady Yuuri and looked at him indifferently.

At the same time, Osvik and the two other Maesters entered the second van. It was visible that Osvik was not happy with Lady Yuuri's decisions, but he fully realized how far the limit of his ability. Moreover, the three Maesters agreed if Merry Gold Union would be led by Pavel until it was time for Yuuna to take it over. Also, he still held the position of Kandez Region's representative at least.

The trip to Magwurt City then began, and in an instant the convoy was out of sight.

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