CH 36

Chapter 36 Children Won’t Understand Adult’s Circumstances

~At the Royal Palace~

「Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, General Nobul, and Duke Nonland, how are you going to take responsibility? It is unprecedented to remove an enchanter from the Crown Prince’s bodyguard duty for a trivial reason and to exile him from the country with false charges. Moreover, he escaped to the Quall Kingdom, a large country that’s not on good terms with our country, so it would be difficult to bring him back.」

「………」

Even though there were some unexpected happenings, the former head of the Nonland family <Nobul Nonland> was relieved to have been able to successfully exile (kill) Jink, who had been a nuisance to him for various reasons.

He punished his grandson Esther, who pawned the spear that he gave as a present, with grueling training, but he was also looking forward to his grandson’s growth.

…… However, when there was an unexpected announcement from the Adventurer’s Guild, he was summoned to the royal palace, and he is now being blamed for his mistake.

Even though he’s outraged by the blaming from the Count, whose rank is lower than him, he’s unable to say anything back and can only shake his body in anger.

His hemorrhoids protruded because he put in too much strength, but he doesn’t have the time to mind about it since the Nonland family would be blamed if he makes a mistake in dealing with this case.

The current head of the Duke of Nonland, <Gordon Nonland>, was also one of those who couldn’t say anything back.

He knew that he had to disinherit Jink for certain reasons, and he agreed with it… but in reality, he was against killing Jink.

Gordon thought that giving Jink the rank of viscount or baron and sending him to a remote region would be enough, but… he couldn’t stop Jink’s exile because his position was weaker than that of his father and those who support it.

He couldn’t love Jink as his own son, but he did have affection for Jink.

He was relieved to know that Jink had escaped to the Quall Kingdom, and at the same time, he was worried about the future of Esther, who probably would be punished as well because of the huge mistake that he and his father made.

The Crown Prince <Elliot> was also being blamed, but he had a special plan.

「It’s simple, I and my father can just become enchanters. That thing is a seed planted by my father for fun, right? In other words, since I and my father have the same blood as him, it’s highly likely for us to have the aptitude for enchantment! If that outcast can do it, then there’s no way we can’t do it!」

The crown prince snorted and puffed out his chest, saying that it was a perfect plan.

However, the King, Nobul, and several people turned pale….

The blaming session fell silent for several minutes, but then it took a turn in a different direction.

The people in town are noisy recently.

Until now, I didn’t hear such a noise in this detached building.

Grandfather also hasn’t returned after being summoned to the royal palace a few days ago….

「Elsa. I understand your depression, but make sure you eat your meals properly. I’m sure my brother wouldn’t want you to get sick. Whether you stay as my maid or go back to your parents’ house, you have to get back in shape first.」

Elsa was my older brother’s nanny maid.

Due to him being disinherited, she has been assigned to be my maid….

It seems that she was originally from a lower noble family and was serving my brother’s mother.

In my eyes, it’s clear that she was a maid who was loyal to my brother and his mother, not to the Duke of Nonland.

That is why my brother’s exile from the country must have been a big shock for her.

After my brother left the royal capital, it seems that she has been unable to eat, and she has lost weight as if she’s a different person from before.

I think it can’t be helped since she no longer has anyone she really wants to serve, but… I’m sure my brother would be sad to see his nanny in this state.

「Esther-sama…. Ever since I served Madam, I have no home to return to. I refused a political marriage to a wealthy merchant because I admired her, and I left home in a disowned state to serve at her side. And yet… not only her… but Jink-sama… was killed too…」

Elsa……?

「If I can at least find out his remains, I’ll be able to hold a funeral…. But I can’t even do that if he’s been eaten by a monster. Jink-sama might have been a nuisance for them… but it wasn’t something a parent would do….」

「Wait, Elsa. I understand why my brother was disinherited. My grandfather and father wanted me to be the heir because my spearmanship was better than my brother’s. But what do you mean by him being killed too――」

Knock knock.

「…… Who?」

「Esther-sama. An elf, Karen-sama, who claims to be an S rank adventurer, and her party have come to meet Esther-sama.」

「An S rank adventurer? Are they not here to see my grandfather or father?」

「No. We’ve confirmed that they wish to meet Esther-sama.」

I don’t have any acquaintance with such a high rank adventurer….

However, if an S rank adventurer really wants to meet me… it would be rude to refuse.

I think it would be better to treat them politely here.

「This place is cramped, but… I’m under house arrest right now and can’t move from this house. If they are fine with the reception room of this detached building, please lead them there.」