Vol 5 Chapter 66 (1/2)
Sevens: The Circry House
We dropped by the Circry house
Nore ave such a reaction
I was the heir to inherit the territory of a Feudal Lord
Novem was the same
Since it didn’t have the space restrictions of this narrow capital, then if I had to say, Noveer of the two
Aria was a former Baron house… or at least, she hailed from a notable family, so she wasn’t surprised
Miranda-san and Shannon should be going through so to their own hoin
Thinking that, I looked at the two, but…
“Yeah~ looks like it’s become even more dubious than before”
Miranda-san gave a bitter smile, and Shannon made a detestable expression
“Che! So they’re still here Just get married off somewhere already, dammit”
We passed through the gate, and arrived at the front door
Likely because they were relatives, the House’s response ift, and ere let through the gate without even being asked what our business was
But from within the mansion…
“Why are those two back!? Father, it’s already been decided that the successor is to be ht!?”
“Cut the crap! Onee-sama, your man’s just some lowly servant, is he not!? My sweetheart is much better off!”
I heard the contesting voices of two females
Monica spoke
“Well, how should I put this… as expected of the household of these two fine ladies They have quite an extreme disposition”
She gave a bright smile as she looked over Shannon and Miranda-san
Clara was ti over the mansion’s exterior, and she seemed quite restless
“Coe as this… us like etiquette in theory, you know?”
Seeing her look to Novem for help, the Third let out his voice from the Jewel
『Well, we’re with family here, so I don’t think she really needs to pay mind to is I in with And wait, If anyone even tries to lay hands on Clara, they’ll be beaten black and blue… by Lyle』
Oh, so you meant me! While I held such an impression, Aria spoke up
Perhaps because they had been on good terms before, it seems she knew their current family head
“As long as you’rean atteive a nor, and keep quiet after that, and you should be just fine”
To Aria, who said such a thing, Noveave a worried tone
“Aria-san, could it be that in regards to etiquette, you…”
Aria averted her eyes
“Of course I learned it But that was years, and years, and years ago! There are plenty of things I’otten”
While Aria seemed like she was about to burst into tears, Miranda-san made a smile, and spoke
“Imy adventurer comrades, so you don’t have to worry about courtesy and the like More importantly, Lyle?”
As Miranda-san looked at me, I nodded, and raised the small leather case in my hands
The large sum paid for the mansion in Arumsaas, as well as the sum they had received as support up to now had been prepared
“Are you sure I should be the one to hand it over?”
“Oh it’s fine I’ll bet that’ll ”
Hearing her speak of so, I tilted my head, as I held the case in hand, and waited for the doors to open
The disputing voices co from within thebefore us was a fine gentlerey hair
He did display a bit of his own enervation, but I chose not to touch up on that point
Putting his suit in order, the one staring at me, 【Ralph Circry】-san was Miranda-san’s, and Shannon’s father
After losing his wife, it doesn’t seem he took in a second
For that reason, it was a necessity for the four siblings of the Circry house to welcoroom sometime soon
“My apologies Well then welcome to… M-Miranda?”
“What is it father?”
Perhaps because the ied considerably, Ralph-san looked over us with slight panic
And the sight of Shannon standing normally as well…
“… Oy, why are you so docile all of a sudden?”
Seeing her bashfully fidgeting in a hts
“I-Ifather for the first time in… ow!”
As Miranda-san’s clenched fist found its place on her, Ralph-san, and all those behind him went into a daze
“The hell you doing!?”
“You can’t just keep putting up the frail act forever! You’re already going to be fine on your own, so you have to show off your reliable side”
The siblings began getting noisy, so I addressed Ralph-san in their place
“Um, I’m one in the same party as Miranda-san My name is Lyle Ah, this is a bit of a souvenir ”
Sweets sold within the capital, hand-picked by Miranda-san, were handed over
“Y-yeah, ave off wasinto shock But nothing will begin if we just keep et along as well as ever”
To offer aid to Ralph-san’s distress, we set foot into the Circry Mansion
I sao ladies ofdresses
I believe the lass with her braided black hair set behind her head was 【Doris Circry】
She earing a navy dress, and had glasses hanging on her face
Her drooping eyes were looking over our group with suspicion
And the other one, wearing a yellow dress, and donning deep green hair was 【Lucy Circry】
Her long hair extended down her back, and the iave off was reminiscent of Miranda’s
Their eyes fell on Miranda-san, and Shannon
“For them to return after all this time…”
It was quite apparent that eren’t welcome, but anyways, Ralph-san spoke up
“Doris, Lucy… you two don’t need to tend to our guests Please step back”
As he said that, the two of thelare at us, as they receded to the deeper parts of the mansion
Seeing them, the Fourth spoke
『The worries of imperial court noble Ladies…』
The Fifth voiced his agreement
『With their elder sister returning, they’re likely beginning to worry about their own livelyhoods In a different sense than that of a feudal lord, they’re desperate to earn their keep』
The Sixth spoke
『Even with Milleia ive such a petty squabble?』
The Seventh…
『That’s all you can expect froed in my time, you know Even when they are the ones who invited us over, good grief…』
He said sos
(Come to think of it, I believe he said he acted as an advisor I did hear it was quite a harsh tih…)
It seems the Second couldn’t keep up
『Court nobles, is it… I’ve only ever , and swore loyalty, and… just for that, they had me wait for over ten days』
The Fourth spoke
『Yes, if they won’t bring in any profit, it’s best to keep theht? If it was just ten days, you should have just forked it over』
The Fifth was of the same opinion
『Yes, that produces a far higher efficiency Well, the unforgiving environment is a bit of a problem』
The Second quietly…
『… Do I look like I had that sort of money?』
While thinking over how h thematters with Ralph-san with just me and Miranda-san
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I was sitting on the sofa drinking tea, but I couldn’t taste it at all
“… Youserious, right?”
“Y-yes”
We sold the estate in Arumsaas, and returned all the fees it took for its uptake
As I began to produce the money from the case, Miranda-san…
“So you’re telling me that wasn’t betrothal money?”
Said that
Froed me with questions in an indifferent tone, and finally, it see was about to be resolved
The Second spoke
『This girl is scary』
The Sixth was…
『Oh coood clean fun!』
You can’t discredit that as just a little! As I thought that, Miranda-san proposed a question to Ralph-san
Unlike before, she wasa serious expression
“And so, why have you finally decided to call us back?”
Before the daughter, who had changed considerably, Ralph-san kept sending fleeting glances in ly aard
The Third spoke
『Don’t you think he’s under the iirls who change when they get a man』
The Fifth seemed fed up
『And he pays such irl? Really, I wonder』
Ralph-san let out a sigh, as he spoke
“… Yes, it’s true that we drove the two of you out of the house I’ve of no mind to deny that But at the same time, there was a reason”
Saying that, Ralph-san called my name
“【Lyle Walt】… you’re the for into the ru you from Dalien and Arumsaas”
The voice I heard froled with a little tension
It was the Sixth
『Huess it isn’t uncommon for a viscount to be well informed』
So how does this ards to me?
As I thought that, Miranda-san spoke to him
“… Even if you’re my father, if you lay hands on et serious”
Even receiving his daughter’s challenging glare, Ralph-san’s expression didn’t change
No, more than that, he smiled a little
“I never thought you would be one to say that Be at ease Our Circry house is one with ties to the Walt House You and I both have their blood flowing through our veins That was quite a while ago, though”
Miranda-san showed surprise upon hearing that, but I already knew, so I kept a poker face, and continued drinking my tea
Hoard
“What I’m mindful of is the fact that someone of the Walt House came to approach you and Shannon”
As I gave a reaction, Ralph-san’s gaze came to be fixed on me
“Lyle-kun, is it alright if I asked you so?”
“Please, go ahead”
“For what intent did your House make a move to have you approach Miranda and Shannon?”
In regards to the question posed to me, the Seventh offered some advice