Chapter 30 (1/2)

CHAPTER 30 – ERICH-NII-SAN’S MARRIAGE

“Yo, long time no see Boy” (Burkhart)

It’s the second day since I have arrived in the royal capital Yesterday I was ennobled by His Majesty for slaying an ancient dragon For today, the ed to be held at the Brandt household

No, formally Erich-nii-san already is part of the Brandt family

As for o to the church There they receive a pere has been accepted by the priest Excepted from this procedure are royalty and important nobles

After that, they have to only subovernmental office

Therefore, today’s event should be called a e announcement party where the newly married couple introduces themselves to society

As a ishi+-san1 have o

Rüdiger-san had observed the way Erich-nii-san, who passed the exae of 17, fulfilled his duty for approxied that he could leave his only daughter in brother’s hands without having to worry I hear that it took this long to lay a firroundwork

The reason Rüdiger-san worried was the power struggles between members of nobility and the envy of the other relatives of the family

Since there was no other heir to the Brandt fahter, there was no other choice except that the man ould marry her was to be adopted into the family and succeed it

As that news spread, a overnmental office, namely the relatives and the self-proclaiérard2 (T/N: >> Monjiera <), approached=”” the=”” parents=”” thus=”” there=”” also=”” were=”” er-san=”” with=”” words=”” like 『even=”” though=”” you=”” already=”” have=”” such=”” a=”” groom=”” candidate=””>

For example, even if that candidate was completely useless, that didn’t have to apply to the person reco them

Therefore, if one were suddenly to speak of that person as no good, then it would worsen the relationshi+p with their u the parents were apparently quite important

Being in dire distress by the appeals, it ht have been close to how it felt for politicians in my previous life

In such situation Rüdiger-san chose Erich-nii-san

Naturally, there were quite a lot people who didn’t find this a

Dealing with these troublesoe to be delayed

『Although now those coer-san)

Going by Rüdiger-san’s words, I play a big role in this too for having received the Twin Dragona rank of associate baron

Beforehand Erich-nii-san was thoroughly criticized ords such as 『Lowly person such as the fifth son of a poor peasant knight』, but noas 『He is the elder brother of the hero who slayed the dragon, then he has to be a wonderful ed their opinion into this direction now

Although it is a detestable story, I decided to consider it a good thing that I was able to provide back-up for Erich-nii-san

『Even if it was by chance, it would have been fine to not forcibly butt in on the case of Miriah I5 think it was still fortunate』

『Our’s is a fine knight peerage household』

『In the case of such things as an associate barons’s household, it is likely they are involved with Finance Minister Rückner』

『Even if you forcibly send in others besides Erich, that cool gentlee is cancelled』

『Considering the circury, otherwise it would become unbearable here』

Those were the honest thoughts of Viscount Mongérard who had approached the parents

He visited the Brandt household the day before the cereer-san’s complaints

With 『Don’t think it’s somebody else’s probleavemy spirit at the same time

The final word on the selection of the grooer-san as the current head of the Brandt household But, depending on the circu where a groom is forcibly pushed upon the parents

This tih of relief and joy as fortunately it did not happen

“Today is the ideal weather for a party” (Burkhart)

“In Burkhart-san’s case, rather than the weather yourdrunk on sake…” (Wendelin)

“To reach the point to say such things, associate Baron-dono…” (Burkhart)

The party would be held in the garden of the Brandt family estate with approximately 300 invitees

This nu nobles on such occasion

The invited included relatives, friends, superiors, and colleagues from one’s workplace

Also, the Brandt faérard’ parents and thus they were invited as well From the same faction as those parents, several nobles of not less than intermediate rank were invited as well

In case the person the their eldest son as their representative Apparently this was the case for half of the invitees

One hour before the party would begin, theat thewith activity inside in order to prepare everything I started a conversation with Burkhart-san at the established venue in the garden

This rerave of Breithilde was pleased with the character of Erich-nii-san as a civil officer, just as I was Burkhart-san see in the party as his representative

“It’s been a long time after just 2 days?” (Wendelin)

“Don’t mind the minor details But, for you to be ennobled as an associate baron, huh?” (Burkhart)

“I was the one most surprised by this development” (Wendelin)

“That means the achievements you obtained were just this valuable” (Burkhart)

Burkhart-san arbitrarily nodded his head by hi with a “un un”

“Even though Burkhart-san had distinguished himself in that situation, too …” (Wendelin)

“Look, I was just an extra, don’t you agree?” (Burkhart)

“And yet you accepted 10 percent of the reward for the on” (Wendelin)

Burkhart-san protected thethis as my achievement was extremely unfair and as result I was struck heavily

Besides, Artur-san advised His Majesty that it would be appropriate for Burkhart-san to receive 10 of the reward His Majesty assumed this stance, too

Thus, Burkhart-san was to receive 150 platinum coins

“For that reason, it is 150 platinum coins Don’t you think half would more appropriate?” (Wendelin)

“I already ae that is more than plenty, don’t you think? And besides that … I have my own fortune as well, you know?” (Burkhart)

With these words Burkhart-san told me the amount of money he had amassed as his own fortune I wasn’t able to hide my astonishment at the excessive amount

“In my time as adventurer our party racked in quite the impressive income” (Burkhart)

As result of Artur-san’s stubbornness, Burkhart-san, who is an elitea fire drake

Given that, I certainly believe he has earned enough income in the end

Furthermore, my master also joined their party under the pretext of newco for a period of time

Because of that, that partybattle power

“The other members of the party walked off in order to serve suitable nobles as they started their second life Therefore, I have no complaints with my share” (Burkhart)

While talking about this, Burkhart-san received the bag with the 150 platinu

“I received good drinking money” (Burkhart)

“Do you intend to buy so like a sake brewery?” (Wendelin)

“Then it would turn out to always be the same kind of sake, no?” (Burkhart)

While having such a chat, the ti near

A table was placed in the garden of the mansion with many splendid dishes and alcoholic drinks lined up on top of it

As one would expect froe, but since they invited close relatives, who also are nobles of intermediate rank, it was natural

“Being a noble is a serious matter” (Wendelin)

“What noble would be stingy on important ceremonial occasions in family relationshi+ps? Such person would be seen as a fool” (Burkhart)

Usually they lead amoney to use it when the time has come where it counts, but proper conduct as noble has to be protected after all

Generally nobles below intermediate rank had to keep up appearance in such manner

“Who you invite is important as well” (Burkhart)

Following Burkhart-san’s gaze, there was a pile of celebratory gifts in the rooarden where he had placed five celebratory gifts earlier himself

As one would expect, there was a no bag with money in it Primarily there were various articles that could be well used by the couple in their daily life, and there were s such as clothes and jewellery

Certainly, if the children of relatives are invited, the parents can’t attend eifts would be a reason for eht be quite a few hardshi+ps in regards to facet of money

It is decided by the reputation of their long-lasting customs Additionally it is accoifts as much as possible

“However, he’s not here…” (Burkhart)

“Who is not here?” (Wendelin)

“It will becouy is not here” (Burkhart)

As I was tilting ards to Burkhart-san’s reed into his uniform

“It has been a while, Burkhart-san” (Erich)

“Yes My lord has grieved over the fact that he couldn’t attend himself” (Burkhart)

“It can’t be helped He is the rave of Breithilde after all” (Erich)

“Maa, it’s also to keep the balance as to not get too close to the Brandt household” (Burkhart)

That’s correct This ti part in this rave, who has a fairly close friendshi+p with the son-in-laere to attend as quest, it would influence the balance badly

Although I could understand it, I actually feel like there are too many bothersome issues with all the requirements of nobles

“By the eren’t there any congratulatory gifts delivered by the Baumeister household’s side?” (Burkhart)

“Well, yes, actually I urged them many times over in letters, but…” (Erich)

“Oi oi, is that really true? If this matter became known to my lord…” (Burkhart)

Burkhart-san who usually had an easygoing attitude, currently wore a very anxious facial expression

“Ano, what’s this about?” (Wendelin)

“Erich’s and your father didn’t send any dowry” (Burkhart)

In the case of e between fellow nobles, the bride’s family pays betrothal money to the fas furniture and clothes and such things, which are necessary for the life of a married couple, as dowry from her home

The estienerally decided by both parties depending on the pedigree of the fa the smaller details noould be troublesome, so I will leave them out (T/N: He says after 30 chapters of smaller details, kkthx)

Also, in the case of the groo adopted into the fa the grooroom of its duty to provide a dowry Of course, it was still a coifts as a return favor

However, it seeifts from the Baumeister household, that should have been sent, had not yet arrived for some reason

“Very crude, isn’t it?” (Wendelin)

“Obviously Such rude behavior cannot be excused” (Burkhart)

Erich-nii-san’s reputation will also suffer a great blow The attitude Burkhart-san displayed was totally understandable After all it would even affect the closely related e manner in the end

However, up until now, the Baumeister family wasn’t able to read the situation nor were they able to properly judge it

Should I say “as one would expect” in regards to the kingdom’s southernmost isolated poor noble’s household?

“It’s probably because it is far away, such things as goods probably won’t reach?” (Wendelin)

“No, that’s not possible” (Burkhart)

There are cases where bulky goods from distant places won’t be delivered, so usually so money, jewels and such, it seems

The likelihood of father his (with the exception of Erich-nii-san6), who isn’t independent yet, would coifts

Normally that is As of yet no one has arrived here

“I am troubled by this” (Erich)

Certainly, such situation was totally unexpected However, Erich-nii-san didn’t feel couess

Besides, while the Baue, they surely wouldn’t be frugal with money on such official occasion

What the heck has happened?

As I was pondering over this situation, a pair of two young men approached our location

They were the Baumeister’s third son Paul and the fourth son Helmut ere both invited by Erich-nii-san

Both of thehts for the Bauuards in the royal capital

Their age was respectively 26 years old and 24 years old Both were still single

If they had a wife, it would have been only natural to attend together with her

“Congratulations to your e, Erich”(Paul)

“Congratulations” (Helmut)

“Thank you very much, Paul-nii-san, Helmut-nii-san” (Erich)

I had hardly ever spoken with those two elder bothers Although they congratulated Erich-nii-san, somehow their facial expressions didn’t match the celebratory occasion

“Is so, elder brothers?” (Wendelin)

“Wendelin, huh? To tell you the truth, the reason is slightly e…” (Paul)

“Currently you are the hot topic of the royal capital We came to hear about it even if it is blown out of proportion” (Helmut)

Honestly, because I haven’t had a proper talk with theh It doesn’t seem that my two elder brothers harbored particular reservations towards me

At the ti to speak with theap

And in regards to these two, a certain worry does exist

“To be honest, this letter has arrived from home” (Paul)

Erich-nii-san began to read the letter which was taken out by the third son Paul

Although there was a tense air as he looked at it for a little while, he breathed a sigh before long

“Erich-nii-san” (Wendelin)

“I am troubled” (Erich)

Erich-nii-san let eous

To summarize it: They really didn’t consider Erich-nii-san to be adopted into a fae household (ED: Yeah, he married up compared to them!) Furthermore, all the money they had saved up until noas ale in the end Honestly speaking, they had no money to spend on him

Moreover, there is no one ould take a congratulatory money to the royal capital either

Therefore, they left the loaning of money to “you”, is ritten there

Written in the appendix was that they had paid “their” reserve funds for independence (T/N: see earlier chapters) in the first place and thus had no furtherout the money would be the expected way in this situation It was a considerably irritating letter

Besides, the pages were strangely filled with only hiragana and katakana thus was quite difficult to read

Judging fro, most likely it ritten by the eldest son Kurt

By the way, regarding the “you” in the letter, I was told Paul and Helmut were meant by that

“Absurd and beyond the limit!” (Wendelin)

Towards the excessively irresponsible contents of the letter, I was unable to be anything else but just shocked

To begin with, the salaries uards are at most trivial amounts

It was annually 3 ~ 4 gold coins This amount of money would be sufficient to live an ordinary life in the countryside, but the costs of living in a big metropolis like the royal capital forced them to just barely scrape by hat they had

Moreover, the funds for their own es were included in that

To loan out ift was impossible in the first place

“Kurt-nii-san and father, what do they expect frouard troops in the royal capital?” (Helmut)

“No clue” (Erich)

Furthermore it had to be mentioned that e on the condition of resigning their rights of succession Worrying about the money, they had only received the nominal reserve funds for self-support from father

In other words, they already cut their relations to the family To pay out money for the sake of the Baumeister household was completely unnecessary for them

“They likely spent too e” (Wendelin)

Accordingly, Erich-nii-san being adopted into the family of a bride was a totally unforeseen event for them

There was no money to pay out

“By the way, you received reserve funds on the condition of resigning froht? Therefore, we can stop thinking about this matter with this, no?” (Wendelin)

“No, such reason won’t apply in this case” (Burkhart)

Burkhart-san ihts

“In case of a e between noble families without the succession on the line, there is no particular need to send congratulatory gifts However, Erich will become the next head of the Brandt household So to speak, the household will be transferred to him Usually, even if one has to take up a loan, they will send a congratulatory gift by all means” (Burkhart)

“Didn’t the rave-sama of Breithilde refuse that loan?” (Wendelin)

“Certainly not! If they had asked him, he would have absolutely lent theratulatory gifts because he didn’t loan them the necessary money, the lord would also lose face” (Burkhart)

“I see” (Wendelin)

Even though there were reed with Burkhart-san’s opinion, this talk had nothing to do with the current situation

Instead of bla the stupid conduct of the Baumeister household, time could be spent on better endeavors

At any rate, it was necessary to get those five congratulatory gifts so that Erich-nii-san’s reputation wouldn’t puifts from his home

“Ano, I will put out the money” (Wendelin)

“That’s a good idea By luck, the boy has the money” (Burkhart)

“Please tell oods, too, okay?” (Wendelin)

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