Chapter 8 (1/2)

“Are you going already?”

Julia-kaasan said dejectedly

“It can’t be helped The neighbouring Sonorato is still rowdy at the moment”

According to Alfred-tousan, the internal strife between influential lords in the neighbouring country Sonorato is slowly co to an end with a ceasefire, but the e, so the Third Area Ar the borders of Sonorato

In such a situation, Alfred-tousan et a leave of absence after 7 months

Its length is 2 weeks

That feels long to a modern japanese person, but it seems the distance on foot between this mansion and the Ranzrack Fortress, where dad is stationed, takes about 1 week to cover

By having the [Horse Riding] skill, dadhorses, but even if he returns with the sa would take up 10 days

Therefore, out of the teek leave of absence, the number of days he can freely use is essentially 4, or if you take one off as a backup for traveling, then barely even 3

“Even with things being as cal ill happen Nor the fortress shouldn’t even happen, even te me ‘We will make time for you to at least take a look at your child’s face no ed to co I really need to return to the fortress”

“‘Return’ to the fortress…huhh”

Mom muttered wistfully

Hey, Mr Dad, isn’t that a taboo word?

I draw a ♭(Physik) and poke the head of the oldblock

“Ouch! Hey, don’t hit people with building blocks!”

“Baabu”

While being carried by dad, I glance at Julia-kaasan

With that glance, it seems dad noticed what I wanted to say

“…heh?Me?”

Dad tightly hugged Julia-kaasan, who tilted her in confusion

…hey, don’t squeeze me in between

“A child is sensitive to their parent’s feelings, they say ‘Don’tmy son, he is quite… no, much too sharp!”

After giving

“…alright! Fortunately, battles are currently scarce Let’s take you to the fortress this time”

“Eeh? Really?”

“Well, as a father, being reprimanded by a baby like that… Ed, do you want to visit dad’s workplace?”

“Baabu!”