Chapter 60 Seriously?
In the moment when I finished eating breakfast in silence and took a breath after having tea served to me...
"I apologize deeply for earlier."
Even though she was still sitting, Rosalier-san bowed her head with such force that it seemed like her forehead would hit the table. It wasn't loud enough to cause a scene, so Seteas-san and his wife are just smiling at me over here...
"Well, it's alright now. I forgive you. So sorry, Rosalier-san."
"Yes..."
Don't give me that resentful look.
"Seteas-san."
"Yes, what is it?"
"What's happened with your wife's hand?"
"Yes. Previously, she received treatment on the day after mine and my sister's."
"Sorry. Can I see her finger for a moment? Since you two are doing water work, it might have a big impact."
I remember Etoelise-san saying that it's a bit tough for both Seteas-san and his wife because they have to do water work. If that's the case, then how about his wife? She should have more opportunities for water work compared to Seteas-san, right?
"Understood. Milenoa. Soutome-sama is calling for you."
"Yes, yes, what is it?"
Well, she is one fist taller than Seteas-san. Her wife, Milenoa, seems strong.
"Rosalier-san, could you check her hand?"
I thought it would be better for her to check first, so I wouldn't be criticized.
"Why me?―― Oh, I see what you mean."
Rosalier-san is so perceptive. She understood what I meant... Huh? Is she making a slightly sulky expression?
'I, too, am always concerned...'
She seems to be muttering complaints. Did I do something?
"Tatsuma-sama, as you were concerned, it seems to be progressing more than what Mesaja-san showed us yesterday. Milenoa-san, it must have been painful, right?"
"Not at all. Compared to the previous pain, this is nothing."
Milenoa smiled as she spoke. I'm sure it's not a lie.
"Seteas-san, could you close the door at the entrance?"
"Yes."
Seteas-san hurried towards the entrance. I think he understands what I'm about to do.
"Soutome-sama, it's okay."
He held the door with both hands to make sure it does close, answering me like that.
"Yeah, sorry, I'll do it right away. Milenoa-san, excuse me for taking your hand."
I held out both palms to her.
"Oh, I see. Although my husband did mention that you might do it today, I'm sorry for the inconvenience."
Taking her hands, I look at Rosalier-san. She nods once. It's not suitable to be too forward in holding a woman's hand, especially in front of Rosalier-san, apart from the guild's treatment room. In that sense, this response was probably good.
"It's okay. Then, 'Dis Recover (Cure Disease)' and 'Full Recover.' Yes, that's fine."
"I'm sorry for everything."
"No, no, thank you for the delicious meal. It's also my way of saying thank you. Seteas-san, it's okay."
"Yes. Soutome-sama, let me also say thank you from me."
With the two of them seeing us off, Rosalier-san and I headed to work.
Unlike the headquarters of the Watterhill's Guild, the entrance to this guild is left open. Over there, just by approaching, Kumei-san would open the door. It's quite surprising, even if you're used to it. Every time Rosalier-san sees it, she either gives a wry smile or looks astonished.
Well, let's do our best today, shall we?
"Let's do our best――"
"I missed you, my son."
As I stepped into the guild's entrance and entered the hall, I was suddenly lifted by something large. It was like a pro wrestling move, maybe a "Bear Hug," or is it more of a "Tiger Hug" here?
"...Huh?"
"A-are you oka—Privia-sama, is that you...?"
Rosalier-san's voice sounded so disappointed. It was then that I finally realized the large object was Privia-san, the head manager of the adventurer guild Watterhill's Headquarter.
"Hehehehe—ughaha"
I-I can't breathe. I'm going to faint, probably, maybe, oh, this is not good...
I regained consciousness after a while. I was lying in the infirmary bed.
"Oh, I know this ceiling."
"What are you talking about?"
"Well, I thought, 'Is this a 'cliché'?' because I know it, but what should I do?"
"Sometimes, it's hard to understand what Tatsuma-sama is thinking, isn't it?"
"Hahaha"
Now, the current situation isn't like I was dead, so it doesn't seem like the "Resurrect (Resurrection Spell)" was cast. But the "Display Self-Status" screen has disappeared. Does it disappear when my consciousness is lost? It's a confusing specification. Anyway, when I try to display it again, my vitality is only at 10%.
So, it's probably unconsciousness. I need to do something about this. Well, even if I happen to be captured by someone, I think I can escape if I combine it with that "Reversal Technique."
"Anyway,"
I sat down by the bed and looked at Privia-san, who was peering at me, and said with surprise.
"Why is Privia-san here?"
"Well, didn't Soutome-dono tell me to come?"
"Well, that's true, but I contacted you last night, right?"
"Yeah, that's why I came using what I call the 'ace up my sleeve.'"
"Ace up your sleeve?"
"I'll introduce it to you later. I'm sure you'll like it."
"Did you say 'like it' instead of 'like them.'?"
"Well, let's leave that for later."
"Oh, I forgot. What did you mean by 'my son' earlier?"
"I couldn't explain it to you at that time because I was in a hurry. I'm sorry."
"No, um, it's okay. But, what does it mean?"
I saw Rosalier-san's face, and she had a slightly troubled expression as if saying, "It can't be helped."
"Soutome-dono――no, Tatsuma-kun."
"Yes?"
"From today, you can be called 'Tatsuma Soutome Zedanzork'?"
"Yes?"
"Since we don't have any children, you will become the successor of the Zedanzork family."
"Huh?"
"At the same time, the Black Forest Humans will also become my relatives. It can only be described as auspicious. What do you think, Rosalia-san?"
"Um, for us too, having a bigger support is something to be happy about..."
"No, wait a minute. Why did the conversation turn out like this?"
Privia-san's son? The successor of the Duke family? I can't grasp the situation at all.
"Let me explain it in an easy-to-understand way."
"Yes. Please make it easy to understand, even for someone like me."
"Alright. The story is simple."
"Okay."
"Do you think it's a good idea to entrust the role of ambassador with full authority, which can influence the future of the country, to someone who has no stake or interest?"
Rosalier-san reluctantly nods.
"Well, it's a fact that even if we were to quarrel with this country, it would at most result in minor burns."
How strong is the Ensgard Kingdom, really? Oh, right.
"What does Privia-san's husband say?"
"Well, I haven't discussed it with my husband yet."
"Huh?"
"I am the head of the household, so I have the decision-making power. Therefore, I don't think it's a problem."
Wow, she's going to be my mom. Seriously?...
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