Chapter 495: Following up on various things

Chapter 495: Following up on various things

I called Charlotte to my study. How much of my exchange with Lord Simon should I talk about? After all, theres also happiness in not knowing.

Well then, first of all, you are released from your slavery contract, Charlotte-san.

u-um, I am a criminal slave, as such, release is impossible.

Perhaps I jumped the gun. That would be the normal response, I suppose.

Yes. Actually, I went to the Royal Capital to the Prime Minister, Lord Simon.. There, it was decided that the the revocation of Baron Volds title would be rescinded, the documents of your criminal slavery would be erased, and that fact that you had fallen into slavery will no longer exist. However, Im sorry, but the territory of the Vold Barony cant be returned because there is currently no heir to it. On the other hand, the Baron will receive a new mansion in the Royal Capital. For the meantime, I think your mother, who is recovering in her parents house, should be the acting head as an honorary baroness.

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As I thought, I did it too fast.

Maybe because it was too fast, she wasnt able to understand it all. Charlotte-san was stunned, and her mouth hung open.

Ahh, until the heat dies down, Charlotte-san, you cant go to the mansion prepared for you in the Royal Capital. Thats why, youll have to stay in this mansion for a while.

I, I seeee

Charlotte, who couldnt keep up with the surge of information, seemed like she could only manage a half hearted reply.

I heard from Lord Simon that there many of those nobles who were aiming to buy Charlotte-san had she been sold to a slavery company abroad, Obviously, I cant imagine they would force another false charge on Charlotte-san after she had been reinstated as the Barons daughter, but I cant trust that the heads of the families of the Noblists faction wouldnt hatch another plan.

Lord Simon said that he will tighter hold on the Noblists and improve the air a bit more so you will be able to live in your mansion in the Royal Capital, but he also thought it would be a good idea for you to rest your mind and body here.

U, um, c-can I really be freed even though I am really a criminal slave?

The document proving that you had become a slave, as well as the receipt for when I bought in the Moulin Slavery Company are all gone now. Oh whoops, I should probably release you first.

Hol-! Please hold on!

When I said that thinking that she would trust me more if I release her, Charlotte stopped me in a panic.

Thank you. Of course youll be properly compensated.

We ended our conversation and were about to split up, Charlotte seemed like she had another thing to say.

Huh, is there something else?

U-um, if it was possible, I was hoping to give Mother peace of mind

Oh, ohh! I forgot. Youre right, your mother would also be worried, wouldnt she?

If I remember correctly, she went back home to recuperate at her parents home. Lord Simon did say that he would withdraw the downfall of the House Vold, and would reinstate Charlottes mother as an honorary baroness until the next head could be decided, didnt he?

Takumi-sama, in that case, why dont you invite her into the Sanctuary? If theyre here together with us, we can have them stay in a room in the lodging facilities.

Right. Lets do that. Is that alright with you too, Charlotte-san?

Thank you very much.

Charlotte bowed deeply.

You cant do that, Charlotte-san. You are the Barons daughter, after all. I am a commoner.

That is irrelevant. I want to show my gratitude.

In any case, raise your head. Lets go meet your mother immediately. I dont know if she would come with us to the Sanctuary immediately, but she would be relieved to see your face, Charlotte-san.

Yes!

Alrighty, thats one issue settled.

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