Vol. 4 - Chapter 48 - Maguire territory's town mayor and village chiefs conference
一一 Maguire territory, the mansion of feudal lord, Towns and villages executive's conference
May, the head maid of the Maquire family, puts the cup of black tea provided by Sagami Company in front of attendees.
Today's is the day of a joint meeting where the town mayor and village chiefs assembled in one building.
At the proposal of Grey-sama, everyone without fail would gather once a month and decide on whole territory policies.
"Arrest of Count Noval, stripping of court rank and the territory. In addition Grey-kun was the new feudal lord of former Noval territory...... "
The head of the family, Bart Maquire put down the report on the table and muttered in bafflement.
"I don't think there's any reason to be surprised at this point. After all, he's my grandchild who transformed this Maquire territory in such a short time."
Ever since the former head Daimer Maguire has heard that Grey-sama has taken on the position as the new feudal lord of Count Noval territory, whom they had the relationship like dogs and cats for several generations, he's been in a festive mood all time.
"I have been approached by Grey-kun to return the mine in question from Count Noval. Also, the collusion between the Count Noval and the judiciary officer who was in the charge of past lawsuit of 20 billion gold has been confirmed, the property confisticated will be returned from the country"
The hardship of Maguire territory that has been making us so desperate was so easily settled. However none of the attendees of this meeting is genuinely happy.
"I'm sorry if it's rude to head but from the standpoint of village chief and town mayors, it would have been much better if Grey-sama had owned us the loan instead"
The representative of Shirokane village stated on behalf of everyone with a sullen face.
Rest of the village chiefs and town mayors also nodded in approval.
"Okay-okay, let's focus on the specific agenda for this month's management meeting. The first one is the establishment of heavenly silk's mill"
With Bart-sama taking the lead, the conference begins.
"Father, about the loan... "
"I know. Continue with the repayment to Grey as before and use the money repaid to us in the public facilities. This is the best way to develop this territory"
So that comes after all. The retired head is quite a sly fox. I guess he hasn't survived in this murky aristocratic society for several decades just for show. He should have been looking around for ways to take advantage of this favorable situation.
"Truly. It's still the Grey-kun presence that greatly changes the sense of security"
"No doubt. Let's have the grandson stay with this territory a little longer."
The corner of my eyes unconsciously became hot as I looked at the former head laughing cheerfully. I guess it can't be helped.
Both Bart-sama and former head were deeply remorseful about expelling Grey-sama from this territory until now, and Anna-sama too, never left the bed for the whole time.
The heart of this territory was in pieces. It's only now that it is walking under the Grey-sama as one body. This was an indescribable source of joy for me.
"Everyone, sweets are prepared"
The quiet but carrying voice of Anna-sama echoed in the mansion, and we maids also went down to the first floor.