114 Lady Loves The Black Knight 6

Kevin, who had left, had Carina chase him after him for the reason that he would give him bread as a souvenir. Sofia returns to her room by herself to get dressed. When I sat on the sofa, I found the tension relaxed. The maid is retreating and is alone in the room. I felt relieved that I didn't have to fix it for the lonely part.

I knew what Carina and Kevin were thinking when I watched. There must still be some reason, but I can't deny what Sofia did to the two of them who are hardly attached.

"I wonder if it was a bit polite....."

Sofia smiled bitterly and left her upper body on her back. There is refreshing citrus fruit water in front of my eyes. It had ice on it, sweating on the coaster. When you take it in your hand and sip it, it cools off a bit of the soft feelings in Sofia. While consciously and slowly breathing, take another sip of it. Something reminiscent of Gilbert's perfume lightened Sofia's mind.

"─ ─ Ma'am, are you there?"

The body of the inquiry, but confident, was called along with Knock. Will it be around the time when the connection is cleared? Sofia adjusts her posture slightly to the voice she hears every day as much as Carina does.

"Yes, what is it?

Excuse me for a moment.

Hans, who came in with the door open, has some thick paperwork in his hand. Sofia forgot her tiredness and looked at the document.

"Is that what you asked for the other day...?

Unexpectedly, Hans stepped forward with a bitter smile and placed the documents on the table. A soft, gentlemanly smile is similar to one directed at a child.

"That's right. Based on the proposal your wife submitted with your husband, we have reorganized the information of the former Baron of Lannish. ─ ─ In that case, I think it's time to move on to the next measure."

It is a summary of the effects of the former Baron Lannish administration. About six months after the tax cuts were implemented, I heard that the vibrancy has gradually returned, but I am glad to see that the figures are easy to understand.

"Thank you, Hans. Next up ─ ─"

I fished on the table to find the paperwork I was looking for. Together with Gilbert, I thought about and considered how to improve the administration of the former Baron Lannish. Sophia inadvertently closed her eyes when she found it from a few items that were rounded large. ─ ─ Activation of trading through distribution of carnabeans. It has been under consideration since Sofia's father was once lord and baron of Renish. Gilbert's well-written handwriting disturbs Sofia's mind.

"It is a summary of the cultivation method of Karna beans."

Yes, we need to put together cultivation methods and establish production technologies for trading. Gilbert said he would bring in a few researchers to create value just for specialty. In front of Sofia, who opened her eyes, Hans had a caring look. I shaken my neck to the left and right.

"Please proceed. Ah... but I wonder if things are unstable right now."

About a week after the battle with Elatos began, the world has heard the rumor. Among them, this time, unlike before, there were hundreds of people seeking asylum from Elatos. In the woods near the border, it seems that the Aeolian army is rapidly offering tents as a place to stay. It was reported in the newspapers that the Congress was rubbing about whether to accept it in the future and that Mathias, the Crown Prince, was gathering information to make that decision.

"It must be in the opposite direction to Elatos. Just in case, please be assured that I have an escort on my way to the researcher."

"I see. So... please."

Could Gilbert have been pleased with this progress? Gilbert, who had never been much involved in government before, had been studying with us for Sofia.

"Ma'am"

Hans receives the documents from Sofia's hand and puts them back on the table.

"I'm looking forward to your return."

Hans must have deliberately said it brightly. Even if Sofia is trying to hide it, she is certainly aware that Hans and Carina are nearby. My cheeks get hot and embarrassed. It seemed like it lit up on a cold body.

"Yes, that's right... I'm sure you'll be delighted."

As she dropped off Hans, Sofia looked at the fruit water at hand. The coaster was full of water and the ice in the glass was almost melted. Still, for some reason, I don't want to leave it, but I'll slowly drink it up. At the bottom of the empty glass was left a small, fragrant mint leaf.