CH 86.3

A chill ran down my spine.

I’m really glad I helped others.

「So, about Laura. This is, well, a lot of things.」

「What do you mean?」

「You know that Torquiva, skinny or withered, is part of the temple granary, and not something impressive to lord, right? 」

That’s what I was wondering too. Is it a big deal?

「Once the plan to build a super behemoth beast type magic construct project is completed, the army intends to build an arsenal of magic crystals and magic construct in this area. However, Count Snore, who currently lords this place, is attached to Marquis Raizu, the 3rd prince’s guardian.」

「The 3rd  prince is from the navy. I see what you mean.」

「It’s only one of the reasons. Well, there are some things you don’t need to know. For now, just be thankful for it.」

「I will.」

Brother-in-law put Noa and Lacus on the floor, who were in a good mood because they were being cared for, and stood up quickly.

He took a cigarette from his breast pocket, lit it, and walked to the window.

「And I probably don’t need to tell you this. If you’re going out for……construction, that’s fine but don’t even try to go to another city.」

「Ah, yes」

「If you can, make a schedule and don’t do too many spur of the moment things.」

「Eh? Why?」

「Things will be difficult since you are being monitored.」

Brother-in-law exhaled his cigarette smoke outside and glanced at the one story house across the street.

「Ehhh!?」

「That’s what it means to be confined in this city.」

「Don’t tell me you seriously didn’t notice? You’ve been under watch by a magic construct whenever you go outside last winter.」

Even Laura-san is looking at me strangely. What I want to ask is, did you really think I would notice something like that?

I’m not a military man……

Haa, even if all the development of the super behemoth beast type magic construct goes well from now on and my wife becomes the lord, I will still be a prisoner…..

「For the time being, you’ll only have to submit your schedule of activities to Frank Marino or someone like him and follow it.」

「But, do I really need such close surveillance? It’s as if I’m an major criminal.」

Brother-in-law laughed and said “heh” as he tossed the slightly shortened cigarette away.

A heat beam emitted from his fingertip burns the cigarette in the air and only ashes fly away in the spring breeze.

「Isn’t someone who turned Torquiva into a bomb depot a major criminal?」

「Eh?」

「The city has been the focus of attention since the completion of the transcontinental railroad but the recent incident with the magic crystal generator has made it completely recognized as the most important base of Kraunia.」

Brother in law glanced outside once again and this time, his gaze went to a room of a two story inn.

「Even now, there are so many spies from different factions mixed in, talents who made name in the underworld. You’re in a much more intensive surveillance compared to a major criminal.」

He shrugs his shoulders and smiles, looking like a young actor under the spotlight from the light from the window.

It was like a scene from the movie but in a different way when I think I was the center of it.

Laura-san, who was holding Noah in her arms, was also smiling as she licked a candy bar.

So, I’m in the center of all turmoil in Torquiva…..how can I not be monitored for protection……

「And……」

「T-there’s more!?」

「The native organizations seem to be unusually united here and all the factions seem to be having trouble taking control. This is the kind of place where chaos lasts a long time.」

While patting Lacus’ head, who clung to his knees, brother in law laughed goofily as I wondered what was funny.

After being confronted with so many things, I staggered down the chair as if I was going to collapse.

From the corner of the room, a little flying dragon curls up on top of my head hanging down as if it’s burned out.

This guy has it easy…..

I pick Torf’s tail, which is wagging in front of me, and pull it down onto my lap.

Major criminal.

I crossed my legs and stroked the little flying dragon wriggling on my lap.

I’ve come to a strange place without even a moment of dignity.

My long sigh, not from smoking cigars or cigarettes, melted into the sunlight in place of unspoken regret