Chapter 159 (1/2)

Neumann joined our group as we got back into the carriage and returned to the dormitory. I had planned on returning to the conference to listen to the remaining presentations, but after being awarded the title of baron I don’t think I’m in the right mindset to casually sit and listen to any more speeches.

“T-The Radius Grassland!?”

Neumann couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

We were now in my room. Besides me, the loli bitch, Christina, and Neumann were all here. The loli bitch sat on my right and Christina on my left. Neumann sat across from us.

I wonder if my lovely maid is out doing laundry. She wasn’t here when we returned.

“Yeah, that’s right.”

“T-That territory isn’t worth anything!”

“But it’s what I’ve been given.”

“T-Then you’ll have to earn fifty gold by next month with that land….”

Neumann was reacting in a similar to Ester-chan when she first heard. We had already told him about the conditions set by the Prime Minister. Neumann’s a government official and even he said the conditions given to me were incredibly difficult.

It really is impossible.

Well, I don’t have any choice but to try now.

“I’m sorry I’ve got you involved in such a bad situation, Neumann-san.”

“No, t-that’s…umm….”

Neumann was lost for words.

I’m not surprised.

It’s hard to believe that I’ll be a baron in one year’s time. He was pulled into this bad situation by the same person that did it to me. Ester-chan. She just brings misfortune to everyone around her.

“But I won’t give up.”

Having Neumann’s reunion with his family resting on my shoulders just gives me more motivation.

I also want to experience a mother-daughter pair at least once.

“There are also things that still need to be done that only a noble can do!”

Ester-chan suddenly shouted this.

“What?”

“Knights. Nobles are given power and status, and with this, you’re allowed to create your own Order. The Order is necessary to protect your territory and protect you as well. The biggest enemy to a noble is their fellow nobles. Your first priority should be getting an order of knights established.”

“I see.”

“A knight order isn’t simply an armed force either. Your knight order is a direct representation of the power you possess. You can’t just allow anyone to join your Order or you will give off a bad image to the aristocracy. Which means no mercenaries. You should only appoint someone you trust and believe will serve you with honour and integrity.”

They must be like the police and SDF of my territory.

Then they really are important.

“But I can’t think of anyone. I wouldn’t even know where to start….”

No, I do know a couple people.

They just come with problems of their own.