Chapter 177

When Yuri and everyone in the Yuri Empire moved to this other world, Lydina gave them the grace of〔Translation〕.

This is a grace that allows you to ‘communicate’ with anyone. With this, Yuri can understand the other person no matter what language they speak, and Yuri can make them understand her no matter what language he speaks as well.

However, Grace is only effective when speaking and reading with others.

Yuri can read texts written in the language of another world, but she cannot write in the language of another world.

The only language that Yuri can write in is Japanese.

“―――Your earnestness. You are kind to others. Even though you were born with high status as a princess, you can be…, uh, sincere? Low self-esteem is one of my weaknesses, but it is also one of the reasons why you’re so good to others―――

… Sorry, I can’t seem to read the following text.”

“Read it as “haughty”. It means to act presumptuously.”

“Thank you. Umm―――For that reason, you don’t get conceited with others. I try to keep my cool as much as possible. But every once in a while, that mask of calmness comes off, and her lovely nature is revealed. I love everything about Roselotte, it says.”

“Very well. Amazingly, you can read this level of writing already.”

―――In conclusion, Roselotte learned Japanese in no time at all.

After three days of staying at Omoikane’s house, she was able to have a simple conversation in Japanese with Yuri, who had temporarily disabled her〔Translation〕.

And today, on the 36th day of the autumn moon, a week has passed. She had mastered the Japanese language to the extent that she could read Yuri’s letters in Japanese without any problems.

“Thank you very much. It’s embarrassing to read these letters…”

“Really? ―――I love you, Roselotte. I’m sorry that I can’t say that I love you more than anyone else in this world because I’m not very good at lying. But I do think of you in every moment of my daily life.”

“T-Thank you…”

Smiling, Yuri told her. Roselotte, who had just finished reading out a letter from Yuri in front of her desk, turned an obvious shade of red.

It’s the kind of naïveté that can’t help but be irresistibly cute.

“… Can I have this letter?”

“Yes, do as you please.”

“Thank you.”

After a small bow, Roselotte put the letter back in the envelope it came in and carefully tucked it into her handbag, which she always carries with her.

“You already know that I’m from another world, don’t you?”

“Yes, I’ve heard husband from the world called 『 Leangard 』.”

“… Well, yes.”

Yuri’s consciousness is that her hometown in Japan.

However, if you think about it as a character named Yuri, let alone as “Horaji Yuri”. As Roselotte said, the in-game world of『 Atros Online 』,『 Leangard 』, is Yuri’s hometown.

“The Japanese language that I am learning from Omoikane is the mother tongue of Husband and everyone in the Yuri Empire, isn’t it? I am so happy to be able to learn it before anyone else in this world.”

“I’m glad you can speak it too, Roselotte.”

Now that she has mastered it, Yuri thinks she should write a book in Japanese for Roselotte.

It would be a good idea to write a book that would benefit Roselotte in some way.

“… By the way, Husband. The other day, in a conversation with Amaterasu-sama, my husband told me that she was planning to entrust me with the role of lord of the “Shinto City” … Is that serious?”

“Yes, I’m serious. I’m going to let Roselotte take charge of that city. Oh, and of course, if Roselotte doesn’t want to do it, I won’t force you, okay?”

“It’s not that I don’t like it… I’ve been educated as a princess, I’m sure my judgment and foresight as a politician are below average. I’m sure that even if you were to entrusts me with the role of lord of the city, I don’t think I could do it as well as Sofia…”

“For that matter, Sofia’s the one who’s crazy enough to get it right the first time.”

Yuri couldn’t help but chuckle at Roselotte’s words.

It’s funny how Sofia can handle so many different tasks that are thrown at her by Yuri.

“I’m sure Roselotte will be offended by this. I don’t believe that Roselotte will be able to govern herself without problems if she is given the role of a lord.”

“… Why me, then…?”

“It’s just that Roselotte’s abilities at the moment may be somewhat lacking as a politician. But Roselotte has a sincere nature, enough ambition, and the backbone not to be discouraged by repeated failures. I think very highly of her for that.

I don’t expect you to do everything right the first time, and you can make as many mistakes as you want. If you need help, you can turn to me or Sofia. Make as many mistakes as you can, and learn what you need from them. In time, Roselotte will be able to fulfill her role as well as Sofia, if not better.”

If Sophia is a quick learner, then Roselotte is a late learner.

Roselotte is serious and hard on herself. She may make mistakes, but she has the character to reflect on them sincerely and make an effort not to repeat them.

This is something that can be fully evaluated as a ‘talent’.

At least Yuri is not worried about entrusting Roselotte with the Shinto City.

“Y-Yes… T-Thank you very much, I am very happy…”

It may be more than the first time husband made love to me that night…”

She was smiling, but she also looked as if she was about to start crying.

In fact―――the corners of Roselotte’s eyes are filled with tears.

I can’t believe she’s crying over this level of appreciation… When she was living as a princess in the Kingdom of Eldard, she didn’t have much chance to be appreciated by people?

… If possible, Yuri would have been happier if she hadn’t said, “I’m happier than I was on my wedding night.”

“Roselotte. At this time, I am officially appointing you as the lord of the Shinto City. You will have close discussions with Amaterasu, who will serve as the leader of the gods, and you will rule the city as you see fit, giving top priority to the people who live there.

In principle, you don’t need to think about the interests of me or the country. On the other hand, if you ever want to spend money from the treasury, please do not hesitate to tell me. If Roselotte begs in a sweet voice, you can loosen my purse strings as much as you want, so please remember that and use it conveniently.”

“Ah, ahaha… Husband, I will certainly take the role of the lord.”

“Well, it’s just a lord’s role, not a lord strictly. In this regard, in the first place, there is no aristocracy in the Yuri Empire, so I’m sorry, but please forgive me.”

“Of course. I also understand that.”

As Yuri’s ‘fourth concubine,’ Roselotte is merely a full-time ruler of the city on behalf of Yuri, the lord of the country.

Unlike most lords, she does not have the right to set the tax rate, keep a portion of the money from her land in her pocket, or requisition soldiers or supplies without Yuri’s permission.

In return, Roserotte has no responsibility to fulfill as a lord.

If Roserotte made any major mistakes in governing her land, it would be up to Yuri to clean up the mess. There is no need for Roselotte to bear any financial or human losses caused by her mistakes.

“By the way, “Shinto City” is a tentative name, right?”

(TN: 神域都市 can also read as “City of the Gods”.)

“Yes, it is. I think the official name of the city will be given after the construction is completed, so please wait a little longer.”

“Yes.”

“By the way, does Roselotte have any hopes or visions for what kind of city she wants to make in the future?”

When Yuri asked this, Roselotte put her fingertips to her mouth and pondered for a few moments. Then, slowly, she answered.

“Yes, you are right… I feel that I was able to reconfirm the joy of learning Japanese through Omoikane’s teaching. In the future, I would like to make this a city where I can learn many things other than Japanese.”

“Hmmm… I see. I guess that’s a good way to express it.”

Roselotte’s idea of turning the city itself into an ‘Educational Institution’.

It is a distinct feature that does not belong to Yuritania, Eureka, or Ulysses, yet it can contribute to all cities in the country, or even to the allies within the country.

Education is not an easy thing. It is a terrifying abyss that requires a seemingly inexhaustible supply of excellent human resources and vast amounts of money as you go deeper into it.

Nevertheless, it was also an undeniable fact that there is no other thing that can give a country such a huge return as education. Highly educated people can create advanced products that make people’s lives incredibly more fulfilling.

To enrich the country of Yuri Empire. Alternatively, the country and its allies will inevitably continue to pursue prosperity that will not wither.

It would undoubtedly be a difficult task, but Roselotte could handle it.

With this in mind, Yuri decided to support her beloved on her back.