179 1st Family after a long time (2/2)

So now it's... So you were a good kid when you were little and stuck with me?

I guess so. Mom said she couldn't give Helena to me, but she had no problem with it. After all, we've got the oldest son of a duke.

As a member of the Forster family, I'm extremely grateful to Helena. It's good to have a connection to the duke's family.

That's right. I owe you thanks. We'll have more noblemen in our ranks, thanks to you.

That's true. So I'll have to give Helena credit later. And speaking of ties to the dukes, don't you think you'll make another one?

Oh, Leo. Oh, by the way, you're going to be a duke with the adults?

Well, ...... that's how it's supposed to work.

You don't look happy, do you?

Of course you do.

Of course. I'm the CEO of the next war, okay?　What would I normally do as a teenager?

Isn't it funny how much it's because of the labor shortage?

It's too heavy-handed, isn't it?　Well, I suppose the Emperor thinks my fame can do something about it.

''Oh ...... that would certainly be disgusting.''

Right?　Huh, I'm going to work again when I get home.

I've got a meeting with Elsie when I get back.

You may be the busiest man in the country.

I'm pretty sure: ......

Well, now that I'm done getting ready for school, it's not that bad.

At the peak of my career, if I didn't have the skills to regenerate, I'd be down.

Don't tell me that. Don't tell me that I'm helping you as much as I can, okay?

He put a hand on my shoulder and I turned around to see my dad.

”Dad. ......

The Training School for Talent, it's starting soon, right?

Yeah. Two weeks later. It's good to see that you've brought the teachers together. Thanks especially for sending the wizard.

If it weren't for my dad, I would have had to delay my magic course for a year.

What. It means we get to share a few magic users.

When I say split it up, it's 5 out of 90 in one grade: .......

That's not in my father's best interest at all.

There's a shortage of wizards everywhere. It's a rather cheap initial investment if you're going to be adding to your staff on a regular basis. Besides, it's only fair to help out the family.

Five in a year, okay?　Well, it's for the family: .......

I know. We'll do everything we can to help you in times of war.

Thanks ...... both of you.

I'll have to repay the favor somehow.

That's a good thing.

Is that what your brother says?

Why not?　I'll help you in a war, too!

'Is it okay if I don't have to protect the Emperor?'

That's right. That's what Special Forces is for.

What if the war in the west was a decoy?

That's all right with my uncle. Besides, maybe His Majesty will give me and a few others a personal order to join the war effort.

Are you serious?　What if you have an uncle, but you're outnumbered?

Well, he's ...... been looking out for Leo, too, Your Majesty. You want to help him as much as you can.

Yeah ....... Should we be thankful for this one .

”The war ...... is preceded by a tripartite conference or ....... We need to pay the utmost attention to what the kingdom will do to us.

'Yes. . I hope it ends in peace at the Tri-Nation Conference .......

Well, you can't.

Maybe he'll try something loud.

At the very least, he'll show us what a fighter looks like.

Maybe so. But don't go unchallenged, okay?　You're still young. So you don't have to risk your life for your country.

I know, I know. But there's a lot of things we need to protect. That's why they're worth dying for.

There's a lot of things I want to protect in this country.

And I'll protect it no matter what.

Well, I'm not gonna die.

I'm not. You're a man. Really, I can't believe you're almost 13.

Well, I'm an adult on the inside: .......

'Yeah . I don't think he's a very innocent boy when he's messing with a girl here and there.

Well, I'm an adult on the inside: ......?　Doesn't this have anything to do with whether you're an adult or not?

Absolutely. All the Forster men are single-minded, you know?

Everyone?　No way! Grandpa is only at ...... grandma. My dad is ......and my mom is the only one. Your uncle is ......and Elise is the only one. Both of your brothers are .......

Oh, I'm also ......five ways and ......

I only love the five of you!

That's a bit of a stretch.

”Ha ha ha.

Well, I guess I'll just go home now. I've got some things I need to do.

The party isn't over yet, but it can get messy if you stay long enough: .......

Gashi!

Mr. Eunice, as I was thinking of saying hello to Fiona and then taking Leena home, I was caught on the head with a firm hand.

'Oh, wait a minute. I don't think you should take a break from work today. You said you were done for the day.

'Huh?　I told you that. I'm just feeling a little tired. I think I'll go home and rest.

Hmm. All right, Mom is going to bring sweet Leo home to heal you. You're going to have to sit up a little bit.

Haha, hahaha ......

Yes, ma'am. It's been a long time since I've been made to feel like a mother.

In fact, a dragon almost killed me, and I'll have to put up with going to the Demon Forest until I'm an adult now: .......

Also, I forgot that Belle's employer is not me, but her mother.

Belle, you haven't quit being a maid yet: .......