Episode 35.13 (1/2)
Prado lifted his head and looked at Norma. That face looked as if it has aged ten or even more years. Norma's heart pained.
”First of all, what would happen if I turned this down.”
”I would pick a guardian among members of our family, and nominate Gaipus as the heir.”
”Suppose it went that way, what would be the complications?”
Kanner replied to this question.
”If anything were to happen to master, there is a possibility of that guardian taking over the majority of our ventures.”
Gaipus is five years old now. It still takes ten years until he comes of age. And Prado is 71 now. An age where anything could happen to him at any moment. Thus, he must pick a successor and a guardian as soon as possible. However, it seems this guardian cannot be 100% trusted from Goncourt's family head's perspective.
”Can't I just be a guardian instead of a heiress?”
”Norma-dono does not have the necessary knowledge in business management. Neither have you connections to persons in charge of each divisions. Guardian is impossible for you. Besides, a successor is granted authority far above a guardian. If something befalls me, you won't be able to deal with various things unless you have the authority to make decisions for all kind of matters with Kanner's advice.”
”Norma-sama. Having you as a heiress is for the sake of filling that position so no one can take it. In reality, master still have to live for many years more and carry the baton of commands. Otherwise, this house would have no future.”
”Then, what should I do if I accept the responsibility?”
”First of all, you will have to attend Dopus's funeral. You should sit somewhere that doesn't make you stand out.”
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”Yes.”
”Then you shall take part in our family council. However, you will stand by in another room at first, and only make your entrance once we have exhausted the sitting members' opinions. I shall then declare you as the heiress and gain their approvals.”
”Will Kusandria-sama be present in that council?”
”Ordinarily, she cannot be there. However, she will likely make up some reason to have a seat there. Were we kept her away, a family member that has been taken over by Boldrin House would likely push for her son's succession in her stead. I intend to let Kusandria participate and speak for herself.”