Chapter 35 (1/2)

CHAPTER 35 – FIANCÉE

Editor’s Note: Some liberties have been taken with Helmut’s speech as it is royalty formal, but the intent has not been altered

“Ar, Burkhart, associate Baron Bauether successfully concluded the raciously thank you for your hard work on this endeavor” (Helmut)

Ten days after defeating Grade Grande, ho participated in this ain had an audience with His Majesty as result

“Thanks to this, there are good prospects for Palkenia Grasslands to becoion” (Helmut)

His Majesty’s facial expression showed a happy mood

Despite it needing many years before favorable conditions would appear, it was finally possible to develop the region, which would have been ion

Additionally, the subjugation of the re monsters still continued until now The majority of the monsters in the former domain were already exterminated

Nonetheless, the strength of Grade Grande, who ruled over the Palkenia Grasslands, was indeed great

Now the roup at all The soldiers and adventurers thus hunted them down one-sidedly

The amount of casualties was up to 200, but that wasthat couldn’t be avoided

“As for the victied abundant reparations for the bereaved faht be considered as hypocrisy, it is still better than nothing” (Helmut)

“This Ar is deeply moved by the kindness of His Majesty I ad)

You could certainly call it hypocrisy, but it was still better than ignoring it co sentences)

Besides, such was the work of soldiers and adventurers to begin with

Particularly the adventurers, it was said that there were about 1000 casualties yearly

Given that they weren’t able to do any other work in order to ratuity of e in their life, it didn’t mean it would be reasonable for them to complain about it afterwards

There also weretheir own skill calmly, decided not to participate in the military operation this time

Further the scale of the dispatched troops for this military operation, the number of casualties could be called few

His Majesty had also ordered the church to provide as n

Especially those clergyic, in contrast to the water healing icians the church usually deployed outside of office

Practitioners of both healing e quantity were su its powerful connections in order to deploy then

That in itself wasn’t surprising as the church would profit by constantly establishi+ng new churches as the development of the Palkenia Grasslands advanced

The establishment of new churches naturally meant that there would be a proportional increase of parishes and priest positions Officially it could be said that they abided to His Majesty’s decree, but in reality they were rubbing their hands together due to receiving such a request

While the clergy the wounded, the higher-ups hosted such an ulterior motive It was the same no matter in which world you were

“We are very sorry that We cannot present you a proportionally great reward” (Helmut)

“It is fine because we received a large amount of money the last time” (Burkhart)

Although that was true as well, this time we received the valuable remains of Grade Grande

Things like the frozen blood, the scales, the skin, the meat, the intestines and the bones

Because the re the dragon, they preserved their freshness Those would very likely sell for a large amount of money

Also, because the redom would purchase it for 400 platinum coins

As a result, co afterwards, the total aold coins when split between Ar-doushi+, Burkhart-san, and myself

In any event, all of the dragon’s raw materials were expensive

Supposing the undead ancient dragon from before was still alive, the prices would have risen even more steeply

“(I don’t quite understand it as a large aiven)” (Wendelin)

Any further reward isn’t really necessary, I thought due to the reasons from above

From the point of views of someone who monthly earned 58’746 yen (tax included) in his previous life, so several platinum plates appeared to be plenty rich (E: ~488, which is hard to believe considering that is less than my cheapest apt rent ever)

There werelike a platinum plate until their death

The people having seen so like a platinu his father as a noble

“However, given that honor be fulfilled, We award the three of you the Twin Dragon medal” (Helmut)

Even though there has been no one receiving it forti yet another one

Although it’s appearance is quite beautiful as it isthat it isn’t really that valuable after all My senses h (E: Sort of like your sense of money now, huh?)

Actually the expressions Ar-doushi+ and Burkhart-san wore, as they were awarded the medal by His Majesty and attached it to themselves, showed unusual nervousness

“What’s left is the peerage, huh? As Ar shall be a viscount and Sir Baumeister shall be promoted in rank to baron” (Helmut)

Ar-doushi+ is the second son of an Earl’s household

Because he couldn’t succeed the peerage as second son, he independently received the peerage rank of baron froician

Just like myself, who doesn’t possess any territory and only receives the annuity, his peerage rank was raised to viscount and mine was raised from associate Baron to Baron at the same time

Holding the rank of Viscount grants you a annuity of 2 platinu the rank of Baron receives 1 platinum coin as annuity

It is a considerably high income

As expected, there is quite the wall between an associate Baron and a Baron

That being said, there is a difference to me, who is a fake noble

Nor in the royal capital hire suitable guards and servants fortheir fah their association as well

Occasionally it is necessary for the patron to aid their vassal, as at the tie for example It is necessary to present appropriate, to the faifts at important ceremonial occasions in family relationshi+ps

Thus you can say that theincreases as well

Indeed, in the end I can understand Erich-nii-san’s rehtwads unexpectedly

Also, nor like honor, but apparently just the Twin Dragon medal is different

Because there was no one receiving one for e ended up forgetting to give an explanation about it The Twin Dragon medal apparently bestows an honorary annuity for one’s lifetime

The amount allocated is 3 platinum coins per year

I, who possess two of them, will receive a annuity of 6 platinuot the 1 platinu it to 7 platinum coins per year … tsk tsk tsk~)

“(I guess this is actually a reward?) I am extremely honored, Your Majesty” (Wendelin)

“Coon, this certainly is a , but …” (Helmut)

Due to subjugating two dragons, it could be viewed as insignificantly sufficient a the raw ation normally took place about every 50 years in the first place

Usually it was very rare that such large a hands

“Burkhart, do you have soraviate Breithilde shall receive a different reward” (Helmut)

Burkhart-san was Margraviate Breithilde’s retainer For this tiraviate Breithilde

Therefore, no e rank to hiood due to that reason

Given that the person hi either, he would receive such things like geraviate Breithilde instead

Still, as one would expect, without even that there would be ru his achievements decently in the end

Also, although it was the Twin Dragon medal, it was still just asiet was a retainer either

Nor as well

Like this, there appeared to be various difficulties between peerage connected directly to royalty and retainers serving different nobles

“On this occasion We are very satisfied with discovering such a young talent We would be very glad if thee could diligently serve the kingdoh expectations of thee, Baron Baumeister” (Helmut)

“Ha!” (Wendelin)

Rather than such expectations, I wish to spend my summer vacation peacefully and soon

While I bowed towards His Majesty, such was er request

POV: Wendelin

“Okawari!” (Wendelin)

“You really eat a lot” (Luise)

“I a decent for about half a month here” (Wendelin)

After the audience had finished, I immediately returned to the Brandt household and ate a late lunch there

The s as stew, pasta and salad While eating I asked for a second serving (T/N: Okawari – for those of you who don’t know that word ;) )

Next to my place Luise stared ata conversation

“The ararrison in the outskirts It took three days until there weren’t any other monsters left in the center of Palkenia Grasslands where Grade Grande was enshrined Further monsters within the former domain And the return took three days Aaah … our precious summer vacation …” (Luise)

After I arrived at the royal capital, it was almost impossible to follow my own intentions

Although I planned to enjoy the long-awaited sightseeing of the capital, mostly my impressions of the capital were the forarrison in the outskirts which smelled of sweat and was covered with dust Therefore I only had quite an a meals so far

And to top it off, I had to fight for ons that looked like special effect monsters

And at the end of the fight, just like in soa, a ician, came and concluded the battle climax (T/N: LOL)

Although he surpassed its scales, striking the dragon with his bare hands, landing several kicks and throwing it after grabbing its tail, you really couldn’t call that a … ,_,)

Afterwards, he proceeded to subjugateit to be what a proper adult noble is supposed to do

To put it bluntly, in coon these monsters eak

Just, the nureat Whenever possible he left for a clean up battle so that there would be no casualties a-doushi+’s orders, they continued to thin out the most powerful specimens

For one e continued the cleanup battles, acting as search-and-kill forces, we three filthyofturns

Although I consider it to be a good experience before the time I will become an adventurer, I could be called the only person able to produce so the three of us

As for the food of the ararrison, only the amount of it could be viewed as decent

Or -doushi+ and Burkhart-san do during their time as active adventurers?

While pondering such things, Burkhart-san taught me the reason

『Such things like preparation of food, all of it was entrusted to Artur-san As long as I had some sake to drink, there was no problem』 (Burkhart)

I see, apparently it was Artur-san who had the thankless task in that party (E: He truly is his master’s disciple to inherit that role as well!)

After retirement, he attained success as merchant for that reason

Putting that aside, I think it would be better for Burkhart-san to stop only using salty jerky or their likes and sake as replacement for a proper dinner

Your liver will deteriorate That’s one of the adult diseases you shouldn’t want to have, I ended up thinking to that extent

And then, the other person, Areous

While he was on duty we only atetheit above open fire

Although it was interesting and got a feeling of wildness on the first day, it got rather tedious quickly after it being the same every day

Or rather, what kind of -doushi+, who bears the title of a noble, usually eat?

『Monster rilled with a sprinkle of salt, has a staggering a)

Honestly, he is a person I can’t really call a noble at all (E: Really, you all fail due to a lack of various common sense)

Because we got filthy due to theable to wash it off in a bath, we s didn’t go well at that time

Likely, ould have to be prepared facing death if ere caught on a ht

『Boy, you are actually able to cook』 (Burkhart)

『U to the lad fro)

So rice, there was still a lot of room for improvement left for me

However, inadvertently the second half of the meal preparation duty was pushed on me by the others

Being the youngest in the group, I had no other choice by to obediently consent to it

“A summer vacation smeared in sweat, dust and blood, huh? …” (Ina)

“Ina, don’t say it …” (Luise)

Actually, I am all the more upset because it is the truth after all

However, our ti the capital a today

Although the summer vacation still continues past that, we can’t stay at the capital throughout the whole summer vacation as ould beco that his nagging has increased lately (E: You are insanely rich now, so rent a place or hit an inn!)

Even now the enthusiastic yelling of 『My certain death skill, Giant Swing Spearmanshi+p』 could be heard from in front of the Brandt residence

Though he see, I think I a fellow, am I?

Ina cold-heartedly replied 『It’s fine to leave him alone』

“Soon it will even be too late to go and buy some souvenirs” (Luise)

“I don’t even know for who three days I want to enjoy the capital as much as possible” (Wendelin)

“You are desperate …” (Erwin)

For souvenirs it is necessary that there is someone else, a close friend or family members, that isn’t present at the capital

Erwin has gone ahead by selecting close friends from the prep school, except us Ina and Luise still live at their parent’s home and it’s not like their relation with the other family members is particularly bad either

I don’t plan onmy family back hoether with me to the capital Thus there is no need to expressly buy souvenirs for them

At et some courtesy souvenirs for the teachers and headmaster at the prep school, huh?

However that isn’t necessary either as Rüdiger-san has prepared the souvenirs for such personnage already

“Anyway, I will leave now! Ti of the capital!” (Wendelin)

“You are desperate Wend … Isn’t it fine to coic anyway?” (Erwin)

For so astonished But it isn’t the tis

Anyway, for noill go ahead and get my fill of the capital

Besides, it is certainly true that I can use ic to return to the capital at any time I want

However, what’s important is no should I enjoy myself at this time?

It isn’t necessary to care about such things like the king or nobles anymore

“Please wait, Wendelin-dono” (Rüdiger)

Rüdiger-san hurriedly called out to me as about to leave the Brandt residence

“Although I aretful, the preparations for the real baptiser)

“damn it!” (Wendelin)

Due to thethe real baptism at the Holy Church headquarters in order to keep up their prestige, I had ended up pro to attend it to Cardinal Hohenheim at the previous audience with His Majesty

However, because the previous arrangements had been crushed by the sudden decision of the ard this any longer

I cannot afford to make an enemy out of the church in this world

“Real baptis?” (Wendelin)

“I will refrain fro so” (Erwin)

Erwin immediately rejected it (E: Traitor!)

Given that it will be quite formal, he is very reluctant

I ao either

“Erill take care of our baggage” (Ina)

“I can’t repay the re one silver coin yet” (Erwin)

“With a neord … Considering the souvenirs, how did you calculate to reimburse the debt anyway? …” (Wendelin)

Luise is currently shouldering the debt of Erwin towards me

Although you would think that there was plenty of rewards during the earlier caroup saved it up while he didn’t take into account to save some of it

As they returned the full debt, they inflicted the penalty of hi interest

“As for baked sweets, they will be preserved for a long time” (Ina)

“Oh well There are plenty of other famous products, too Even if it is heavy, Erill take care of it” (Luise)

“Other than the weight of the baggage, I am worried about what kind of shops ill visit …” (Erwin)

Apparently Erwin’s group plans to stand in line at a souvenirs shop that is ai part of the capital (T/N: shopping district, factories, etc) in order to purchase their goods

Thus, only I go ahead to the Holy Church headquarters in order to receive the tedious real baptism

“Welcome, please come inside, associate Baron Baumeister, no, sorry, you have become a Baron, haven’t you” (Hohenheim)

“I auidance” (Wendelin)

“Shall God bless you with His good divine protections, Baron Baumeister” (Hohenheim)

I arrived at the Holy Church headquarters in the centre of the royal capital Waiting at the entrance, it was Cardinal Hohenheiroup of Bishops who received me

Still, as expected of the sole faith of the Heldom, which even encompassed the Holy Empire Urquhart, and its headquarters

But given that the state religion of the Holy Empire Urquhart was Protestantism, it looks to me that there is quite a hateful relationshi+p to the fellows at the Holy Church headquarters as it is a completely different faith after all

Likewise the grounds of the Holy Church headquarters is grand Anyone would understand the degree of lance

The cathedral where the baptis covered entirely in an enorion isn’t a profitable business indeed (T/N: In other words, building such churches costs a lot of e of zero or in the red … ishful thinking, but yea, that’s what he means)

Furtherh we had such an conversation, should you call this the regular practice of greeting?