Chapter 24: Homeward (3) (1/2)
Chapter 24: Homeward (3)
News that the House of Forrest would be auctioning off surplus food quickly spread between theout information, it was easy to spread the news of the auction The merchants ere quick on their feet reacted positively to this news and made their way to the fief with readied finances As food prices went up, it was easy to quickly earn er to buy even just a little athered, those who had arrived at the Forrest Manor first expressed unhappiness More competitors would only mean food prices would rise quicker
Milton had a sathered at the fief
‘The more competitors there are, the less chance there should be for theainst me’</eht he would take this opportunity to earnfood at the most expensive price possible
But…
The chauests have arrived”
“Guests? Didn’t I say to turn down everyone’s request to meet?”
Currently, there were a lot ofto see his because private s would only interfere with the fairness of the auction
“That’s…um… they’re not merchants, My Lord”
“Who are they then?”
“They’re…”
As soon as Milton heard who it was, he couldn’t help but frown
“Tch, guess I should at least meet with them Show them to the parlor”
“Yes, My Lord”
After sending the chauests, Milton reluctantly made his way to the parlor
A couple of ed noble for Milton in the parlor
Since they had seen hireeted them by name
“It’s been a while Count Rosscaiz”
“Ah, it’s great to see you again I think the last time I saw you, you were just a child… it o?”
“About that long It’s great to see you as well Viscounts Rosswai and Harreeted Count Rosscaiz first, then the two Viscounts because they were of a different rank froreeted the lords of Forrest Fief and previously had a relationshi+p with Milton’s father, the former Viscount Forrest If based on rank, only Count Rosscaiz was higher than Milton, but because the other tere older than Milton, he had to respect and honor the, the two Viscounts happily replied, “Congratulations on inheriting the viscounty, Viscount Forrest”
“It must be a lot of pressure to take care of the fief at such a young age If you have any questions, don’t be shy and feel free to ask”
Milton smiled at Viscounts Rosswai and Harmons’ words Harmon’s “feel free to ask” was comical Previously, Milton had asked to borrow funds fro fiefs to resolve the debt with Charlotte Merchant Coold coin
‘And to come here now and say this…’</e why they were here
Once they had all sat down, Milton stopped with the s for the three of you to visit so unexpectedly May I ask why you’ve come?”
The three lords were a bit startled to hear Milton ask them so directly, but Count Rosscaiz answered cal ireet you”
“Is that so? I apologize, I should have gone to greet you first”
At Milton’s huhed
“Hahaha… Don’t worry about it You’re a young lord, it happens Aren’t I right, Viscounts?”
“You’re absolutely right, Count Rosscaiz”
“It’s understandable, Viscount Forrest is so young We should do everything to teach and guide hi to the three, Milton couldn’t help but curse
on the inside but continued to s the title, I’ve had some difficult issues that needed to be resolved and didn’t have the ti fiefs”
“……”
“……”
“……”
As Milton subtly reminded them of their past behavior, the three of theone to thes were difficult, but they had coldly turned hi as if they were the elders of his faing up the past, Count Rosscaiz reh, well, the past is all in the past Isn’t it ood relationshi+p between the territories?”
As though positively agreeing with hiht Thankfully, the territory’s problems were all resolved and you don’t need to worry”
Of course, by those words, Milton really meant ‘I can live without your help, so stop with your bullshi+t and leave’ Since it seeot to the main point
“Well, anyway I heard that your fief is auctioning off surplus foods Is that true?”
‘And here it is’</e
“Yes, that’s right”
“Ah… that’s aers are worried about surviving the winter”
“Really? That’s odd, ht Was there an issue with the taxes?”
Viscount Harer
“What do youhis villagers?”
ht mock Viscount Harht face
“I apologize I only assumed that because Count Rosscaiz is older and e of food Perhaps, the administrator made a mistake with the taxes?”