Chapter 150

Chapter 150

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The eyes of the Marchioness of Baslein widened as she drank tea. As for the gift, she followed her will, based on the calculation that it probably wouldn't be easy to reject even this offer. It's not easy to say no twice.

"Is it a problem that it's so sudden?"

However, contrary to her expectations, there was only a curious look in her blue eyes.

"Our Baslein territory is always open to precious guests like the princess. But... there may not be many things that would pique the princess's interest as much as the capital city."

After all, my image in the head of any lady would be that of a troublesome brat who likes to follow trends, so it was natural to think that way.

"I've yearned for the sea since I was little."Rêạd new chapters at novelhall.com

I spoke in a low voice, as if sharing a secret.

"...Princess Deborah?"

Because the eastern part of the Seymour estate was a flat area, a deeper suspicion appeared on her face.

"Yes. I went on vacation to the beach with my father a long time ago, but I never forgot the blue waves."

I said this while recalling memories of a school trip to Haeundae in my previous life. It was true that the blue sea I saw at that time was impressive, so it was not a lie at all.

"Well. Seaside villas are popular among aristocrats."

"The waves had a rhythm like that of an orchestra playing, and the seagulls seemed to dance to the beat."

The Marchioness of Baslein, who was from the south and still managed the land adjacent to the sea, listened to me, folded her fan, and opened her mouth.

"The constant ebb and flow of high and low tides is the greatest allure of the sea. Watching the white spray come and go, time seems to repeat forever."

The marchioness spoke like a poem, quoting the final words of my letter.

[I want to send and receive letters with madame for a long time, just as high and low tides intersect.]

"I actually liked the expression."

In the letter, I deliberately used many sea-related metaphors, and I was glad she liked that part.

"I wondered if Isidor, who likes metaphorical expressions, might have intervened a bit, but it was my prejudice. I'm sorry."

"This person is also an honest and straightforward person like Isidor."

I drank tea while talking about the sea with the now softened marchioness.

She loved the Baslein castle and the estate overlooking the sea.

"It's wonderful to see the sunrise over the horizon from the top of the castle tower."

"When you look at the infinite horizon of the sea, it seems to awaken the imagination of what lies beyond."

Mrs. Baslein responded lightly to my words.

"It's the imagination of all the children living near the sea. I once thought there was a great monster at the end."

"Now that I look at it, there is gold beyond the horizon."

I began to bring up the topic secretly, and the marchioness burst into laughter.

"Hmm. Gold. I didn't think the princess would believe in the legend of the Treasure Island."

I smiled brightly.

"I'm interested in trading with the principality beyond the Bornas Strait. I trust that trading with them will bring as much gold as Treasure Island."

She erased her laughter at what I said and looked very surprised.

"I didn't know that the princess, who is a magic student, would be interested in trading with the Principality of Ferdin."

She curved her well-formed lips and added a little background story.

"Most people in the Empire ignore the Ferdinians as savages...."

"Why are you suddenly making such a heavy expression?"

"Please invite me. I'll bring a gift that you both will like."

Marchioness Baslein snorted.

Is he trying to use the precious Baslein Castle for a romantic date?

"It's not very difficult."

And strictly speaking, Princess Deborah was visiting the estate not for personal reasons but for business purposes.

"Well. I'll send an invitation to the princess when I get home."

"Actually... I'm a business partner of Princess Deborah and <Armand>."

Isidor, who was quickly read by his aunt, hastily placed his work as a shield.

*Cough!*

Marchioness Baslein almost broke the glass in her hand this time.

"What the hell are you doing? You're not even an onion, why does something keep coming out even after peeling you?!"

She finally shouted.

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I looked at the invitation from Marchioness Baslein.

The schedule for the visit to Baslein's estate was surprisingly fast.

As the Marquess of Baslein was about to set out to subdue pirates, he had to advance the schedule so that I could meet with him and discuss distribution and trade in person.

"Ah..."

I took a few deep breaths in front of my father's office.

I had to persuade Duke Seymour because I had to be absent for a while to visit the Baslein territory, so I had no choice but to reveal that I was in business.

"Still, 'Armand' is enough to not feel insulted, right?"

Although nobles tend to underestimate trade, I made it clear to the Duke from the beginning that I would do business.

"Of course, my father didn't seem to believe it."

"Princess. Come in."

"Yes."

The assistant opened the door shortly after, and in the office, my father and Belreck were working.

Belreck shrugged when I sent him a questioning look about why he didn't leave.

"Is this something I shouldn't hear? We're partners."

"Well. It's also related to my brother's magical tools business, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to have him by my side."

"What are you trying to say with such a determined expression on your face?"

I coughed once at Duke Seymour's question.

"Father. Actually..."

At that moment, Duke Seymour trembled with a pale expression as if he had realized something.

"Are you thinking of getting married...?"

"Father. Breathe, breathe!"

Belreck shouted when he saw Duke Seymour clutching his chest.

"What are you talking about all of a sudden? I'm here to deliver the interim report on the business I'm doing with the money father invested."

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