Chapter 34

Episode 34. With Appletree Manor and Amy Cromwell

in debt, and Amy even working part-time, it seemed that anyone could see our family’s finances.

It was when I was still young that the family’s estate had been confiscated at about that time.

Well, from the time my hair was thick in the first place, I only knew that there was a manor, but I had no memories or memories of the Cromwell manor.

Rather, the days spent in a mansion near the capital were longer.

However, the mansion near the capital was eventually put up for auction right before I entered Rodlen Academy.

Thanks to that, I heard that Amy is now living in a small house located a little far from the metropolitan area.

As for why I’m thinking this now... ... .

“welcome. Guest~”

I said directly to the real estate owner who greeted me with a snort.

“Is the ‘Apple Tree Mansion’ empty on the Welton estate?”

“yes? yes. Please wait a moment.”

He went through some papers and started running his hand through to find the property I mentioned.

Following his hand, my gaze followed without my knowledge.

I don’t know what happened to the mansion after it went up for auction.

Maybe there was already a new owner and people were living there.

‘Still, if I get a down payment from William and take out a loan, the apple tree mansion will suffice.’

The money that would normally have gone into the signet ring remained intact, and he was able to think of the mansion as well.

There was no problem with the loan because I could get enough of it with my patent rights.

“ah! Here it is.”

As if he had finally found it, he pulled out a document and showed it to me.

In the documents, there was a photograph of the mansion that he had longed for.

“It is a property that has been put on hold for auction. It is currently belonging to the imperial family.”

“How much does it cost?”

“Hmm, I checked and it’s not for sale. I’m sorry, but I think you’ll have to go to the Imperial Family’s Territorial Management Department.”

Huh, I never thought it would be blocked like this.

Since it’s Sunday, I don’t know if the departments related to the imperial family will be working.

Still, it was regrettable to return to the academy as it is, so I left the real estate and moved on.

It was a rampant winter.

The scenery of the city, which had turned white with snow from the previous evening, warmed my heart apart from the cold weather.

‘I didn’t know it when I saw it as a game.’

Seeing it in real life, I never thought it would be this pretty.

Normally, I would have taken the carriage and headed straight to my destination, but today I walked quietly down the street.

As I walked like that, the store where Amy works caught my eye.

‘Not yet... ... .’

A real family for the first time.

The first day we met, I was disappointed.

I got my ring back, but I wanted to be a more confident older brother.

I don’t know if I’m working because it’s Sunday, but thinking of Amy who is still struggling, it wasn’t the time to relax.

I grabbed a passing carriage and headed straight to the work area near the imperial palace.

* * *

Baron Sosslen, a member of the great noble family of Laudelen, sat with his legs crossed with a dissatisfied expression on his face.

‘No, why am I on duty on Sunday? Among many, many low-ranking officials, why am I?’

Still, it was time for work soon, so I suppressed my uncomfortable feelings and habitually tapped my feet.

But contrary to his wishes, someone knocked on the door of his office.

“Come on, Sir Soslen.”

“why? What is it?”

“His Excellency the Earl of Cromwell has come to visit on business.”

count?

Baron Soslen was startled and straightened his posture.

“Tell them to come in.”

But what about Cromwell? Where did Cromwell come from?

I rolled my head a little because of the unfamiliar family name.

In the meantime, Count Cromwell, who disturbed the peaceful time, entered.

‘what? Aren’t you a kid?’

Count Cromwell, who entered the room, whether or not he knew Baron Soslen’s heart, stared blankly at the baron.

“Oh, please sit here.”

Earl Cromwell, who sat down at the baron’s guidance, immediately told the business.

“Baron Soslen?”

“yes. dismissal.”

“There is a mansion I want to buy, but since it belongs to the imperial family, it is impossible to buy it. Is there any way to purchase this mansion?”

“Where is the mansion?”

“It’s an apple tree mansion in Welton Manor.”

“Please wait a moment.”

Baron Soslen took out his tablet and searched for the mansion Count Cromwell had mentioned.

He glanced over and soon found a locked mansion.

‘Lock? Why?’

“Thank you.”

When Adrias, who paid the bill on the spot, received the house documents and left, Baron Soslen let out a sigh.

It wasn’t that hard, but I felt uncomfortable because I felt like I was doing something illegal.

‘No. why is this illegal I sold it at the right price to buy a defective mansion, but it was rather a good thing.’

Come to think of it, why the hell were there so many locks?

The baron grumbled and checked the mansion that Adrias had bought once again to see if there was anything wrong.

* * *

‘It’s a lock... ... .’

I didn’t know exactly what the intention was, but I had a strong feeling that I didn’t want to sell it.

I don’t know who did it or why, but I got it back anyway, so it was good.

‘I was able to buy it cheaper than I thought.’

I even thought about taking out a loan, but I was relieved of my worries.

On the way back, I took another look at the store where Amy works.

And I mustered up the courage to enter the store.

“welcome.”

A different staff greeted me than last time.

I looked around and asked her.

“Is there any Amy Cromwell?”

“yes? What did you come for?”

“He is Amy’s older brother. Maybe you did a job today.”

“Amy? Did you just get off work?”

I came out again with a thank you for letting me know.

And immediately ran to the train station.

When I arrived at the station, it was evening and it was overflowing with people using the train for work.

Among them, I looked around to find Amy, but I couldn’t find it easily.

“Amy!”

Even if it was a little embarrassing, I decided to use the most primitive method.

“Amy Cromwell!”

As I started shouting at the station, the people around me passed me with strange eyes.

I didn’t care what other people thought.

I called out the name again to find Amy.

“Amy Cromwell!”

“what are you doing!”

I turned my head at the sound of a high-pitched voice coming from behind me.

There was Amy, who was glaring at me with eyes like a goblin.

“Amy.”

“What the hell are you doing? Embarrassing in such a crowded place!”

I was just happy to say, stroking Amy’s head whether she was angry or not.

“Amy. You can stop working now.”

“What are you talking about suddenly? Did you eat something wrong?”

“this.”

I handed her the house documents.

“What is this? A ring rather than that?”

As she asked, her eyes went to my hand.

Seeing the signet ring on my hand, Amy looked relieved and said with an axe eye.

“Looks like you found the ring again. Do you think that will ease my anger?”

“Amy. read that.”

At my words, she looked at the house documents I handed over.

Then, gradually, her expression changed.

“what’s this? Why is this with you?”

“I bought it. And now you can quit your job.”

I calmly explained to Amy, who did not understand.

Making potions at the academy and earning money from it.

“Really?”

“uh. Now, every month the money will be on your card as well. I made it.”

Amy looked down at the house documents in silence for a moment.

Then he gave it back to me.

“I know what you are talking about. For now, my brother has this.”

She took a moment to catch her breath, then spoke in a trembling tone, perhaps feeling overwhelmed.

“I knew my brother could do it. My brother is Cromwell’s head of household. So I knew I could do it.”

“okay.”

“Can I get some rest now?”

“uh.”

I said as I wrapped my arms around Amy who was shaking her shoulders.

“You’ve been through a lot.”

Amy’s trembling was transmitted and she made a promise once again.

great job. Amy. Now I’ll suffer instead.