Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy - Chapter 932



932 – Born with a Lucky Charm – 1

Our kids have a new ride.

“Juni! Back!”

– Oh my gosh.

A calf that I happened to receive from Behemoth. I named him Junie, meaning Behemoth Junior.

Originally, it was a small calf, so it was a bit difficult to carry children, but it has grown quickly and is now big enough to barely carry one person. Although it is much smaller than an adult, it is still big enough for children to ride.

‘You walk well.’

In addition, cows are creatures that possess considerable stability, despite their slow speed. Since they walk so slowly, there’s no chance that the person riding on them will fall off.

This is a very positive factor for those caring for children. It is a safe vehicle that will never fall off unless the children dance behind it. What could be more welcome for a parent?

I know you’ll be offended if I say I’m being kind and philanthropic, but whatever. Just don’t tell anyone. How would they know what I’m thinking?

“Oh my god!”

As I was happily looking at Alina riding her horse into the garden, Alina waved at me.

“Come on, go see Mom!”

“I wonder?”

“yes!”

I nodded willingly to Alina’s cheerful request. I wondered why she wanted to go out, but it turned out she was there to see her mother in the garden.

‘You definitely weren’t inside until just now.’

I smiled bitterly at Lin’s actions that moved at an incredible speed.

Lin, who is now full-term pregnant, is wandering around the garden instead of resting comfortably in her room. Unfortunately, Lin is an active person, as she was the best rider in the academy. Staying quiet in her room would be stressful.

Even the garden is currently undergoing a major makeover in preparation for fall. Lin is in charge of the garden and backyard of our mansion, so even though she is pregnant, she is leading the gardeners and turning the garden over.

‘This kind of thing can be taken lightly.’

Honestly, I wish I could just relax and leave the gardening to the gardeners. Lin is not weak, but it would be bad if she were to move around and fall over.

However, Lin has a great interest in and love for plants, to the point that she chose the gardening club during her academy days. Issuing a ban on gardening and sponsorship to Lin? Even if her body is safe, her mind will be ruined.

‘But it’s protected by magic, so it’ll be okay, right?’

However, the worries and anxieties that had been stirring little by little were immediately suppressed thanks to the best wizard on the continent.

There is a wizard in our mansion who is more reliable than anyone else. Thanks to all the magic he has cast, our women and children are extremely safe.

Even the autumn wind that has begun to grow a little cold, and the ground that has begun to harden a little, are no threat to the magic of the great wizard. No wind can bring the cold, and even if you fall, not a single skin will be cut.

Of course, it’s best not to move because it’s dangerous to fall over with magic.

…

‘Please let it end quickly.’

I walked side by side with Juni and prayed inwardly.

I can’t stop my wife from pursuing her healthy hobbies. But I can’t ignore the fact that her body is in a state of even 0.01% danger.

So please, may the garden, the sponsorship director, end quickly. Or may the eleventh child, who will be the last piece of our FC Krasius, be born quickly.

please.

***

After a long time, the faction members who follow His Highness the Golden Duke gathered together.

The faction of His Excellency the Golden Duke, the pillar of the empire’s economy, rather than the faction of the Boyar Duke, the ruler of the southern part of the empire. A faction that includes any noble who pursues gold, regardless of whether it is from the east, west, south, north, or center of the empire.

Due to its enormous size and vast scope, it is very rare for faction members to meet in person except for special occasions.

Nevertheless, His Majesty the Golden Duke summoned the faction members.

“I think it’s time to make a decision.”

To end a discussion that had been dragging on for quite some time.

“The Leon Garrison Commander also asked for a definitive answer before the end of the year. If he’s sending a letter to me, he must be in a hurry.”

“I apologize, Your Majesty. We are immature─”

“There’s nothing to be ashamed of. Isn’t this a discussion about how to quickly transport better products? It would be more embarrassing if we rushed things and the quality deteriorated.”

His Highness the Golden Duke shook his head at the words of His Excellency the Marquis of Barca, who could be said to be the second-in-command of the faction.

A healthy discussion can go on for as long as it wants, but it is an implicit warning that if the result is not good despite the long discussion, be prepared. It is so comfortable because it is the sight of His Majesty the Golden Duke.

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“Okay. How narrow has the field become?”

“These are Count Flanvel and Count Grindan.”

As soon as His Excellency the Marquis of Barca finished answering, Count Grindan and I stood up and bowed our heads to His Excellency the Golden Duke.

But he did not open his mouth. The dispute between factions should be addressed through the report of His Excellency the Marquis of Barca, not the parties concerned, unless His Excellency the Golden Duke permits it.

“The County of Flanvel is adjacent to the Duchy of Wolken. Taking advantage of this, military supplies produced in Wolken or raw resources can be quickly transported to the southern region of Leon. Not to mention the daily necessities and luxury goods that are gathered in the Duchy of Wolken.”

“I guess so.”

“On the other hand, the County of Greendan is located far from southern Leon, but it is in a position where it can interact with the Kingdom of Jereno by land and sea. If you are prepared for a considerable transportation distance, you can supply southern Leon with a wider variety of materials than what can be mobilized from Flanvel.”

His Majesty the Golden Duke nodded calmly to His Majesty the Marquis of Barca’s explanation.

I bit my lip as I looked at His Majesty. Perhaps Count Greendan felt the same way.

Since the Imperial Army stationed in southern Leon due to the Empire’s special military operation, southern Leon has become a new market for us. Although its area is pitifully small compared to the north, its population and development level are considerable, and it has been opened up as a market exclusively for the Empire.

And in that market, he was competing with Count Greendan for a practical monopoly called priority. Of course, it was not a permanent monopoly, but a five-year monopoly, but the first five years were a crucial period that could affect the next 500 years.

“Each has clear pros and cons. It was worth discussing for a long time.”

“However, if we are to give a definitive answer to the Commander of the Leon Garrison, a decision, not a discussion, is now needed. Counts Flanvel and Grindan have decided to follow Your Excellency’s decision.”

“It’s burdensome. To leave this matter up to the individual’s judgment.”

His Highness the Golden Duke smiled slightly and turned his gaze to me and Count Greendan. As if he was telling me to say something now.

“No, Your Excellency. We need your wise judgment rather than our pointless discussions. I will gladly follow whatever decision you make, so please tell me your opinion.”

“I also agree with Count Flambel.”

“I see.”

Naturally, what we said to His Majesty was largely ceremonial.

Wasn’t this place created for His Majesty the Golden Duke to make a decision? It would be even stranger if the faction members gathered at the meeting came to the conclusion that “the parties should discuss things well before the end of the year.” It would be something that would somewhat undermine His Majesty’s authority.

“If that’s what you want, then there’s nothing I can do.”

After going through such a ceremonial procedure, His Highness the Golden Duke smiled faintly.

The tension rose naturally. Now, depending on what decision Your Majesty makes, the overwhelming benefit will be─

“Your Majesty, excuse me.”

“Hmm?”

The door to the conference room opened and the head of the Boyar duchy came in.

“The Countess of Flambel has sent an urgent message.”

“The Countess?”

At the butler’s subsequent words, both Your Majesty and I ended up furrowing our brows.

Everyone who enters this conference room has submitted a communication device. In case an urgent call comes during the meeting, the butler will handle it on your behalf. It is better to go through someone else than to receive the call in front of the Duke.

The fact that the other person is the head of the boyar’s house is a consideration of His Highness the Golden Duke, who takes responsibility for everything that happens during the meeting, but he rarely receives any contact during the meeting. He usually takes care of urgent matters before attending the meeting. This is the same for me and other nobles.

“That’s it.”

While he was wondering what on earth had happened that his wife had contacted him, the butler approached His Excellency the Golden Duke and whispered in his ear.

“Hoo.”

Then, the corners of His Majesty’s mouth rose noticeably.

“Count Flanvel.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Congratulations. I’m going to see my grandchild today.”

At those words, his hair turned white.

“This is it. I guess I’ll have to raise my hand for Count Flanvel on this agenda. On such a joyous day, shouldn’t I give him this kind of gift?”

“Of course, Your Majesty. I also have no regrets about it, considering it as a gift for the grandson of Count Flanvel.”

“Hmm. I like that thoughtfulness. I will make sure to give you, Count Greendan, a separate gift from this work soon.”

“It’s an honor!”

I heard the conversation between Your Majesty and Count Greendan, but I don’t remember it.

Grandchild. My grandchild. The grandchild that my wife urgently contacted me about, who will be born today.

“Go, Your Majesty.”

“Why are you still here? Get out now.”

“thank you!”

After expressing my thanks to His Majesty, I quickly walked away.

Right now, exclusivity and all that stuff doesn’t matter. Our Lin, our grandchild, is more important.

***

After the fourth mother-in-law arrived at the mansion, the fourth father-in-law also came running with a fearsome aura.

My mother-in-law said that you went to the Boyar principality because of the Golden Duke’s summons, but I didn’t know you would come so soon.

“Sir, son-in-law. How is our Rin, our Bokdeungi?”

“Please catch your breath first. You’re too excited.”

I smiled bitterly at the sight of my father-in-law on the verge of losing his breath.

I was surprised to see Lin in the garden start having labor pains, but I think my father-in-law was more surprised than I was, who saw it firsthand.

Well, that must be what Dad feels. It’s only natural.