Chapter 87 Aftermath Of The Hunting Ground Iii
"Even if we go that far, there will be aristocratic families who will condemn us."
"That's true."
"So, does Grandfather have the confidence to suppress those kinds of people?"
"I think I can, but... it'll be a real pain for a while."
"There are many enemies in Grandchester, aren't there?"
Sara and Marquis exchanged glances and shared a bitter smile.
"What about the hunting ground, Grandfather? We should report the fire incident, but we can't just leave it in disarray. We need to clean it up to some extent."
"Well, if you can do that, it'd be a big help, Sara."
"Miss Rebecca will pretend to rely on the fairies, so we can wrap it up quickly by tomorrow."
'We could use wood-attribute magic to grow it back, but I'll ask Pochi about it.'
"Quickly, huh... Sara, you're still as unreasonable as ever."
"Rob, that's rude. Ms. Sara is working hard for Grandchester's sake."
"That's right. Robert, you come along too."
"Yes, Father."
Robert nodded with a reluctant expression.
"Jeffrey."
"Yes."
"Prepare to escort the enemy soldiers. You can start interrogating them, but the capital's people will probably come anyway. No need to waste time."
"Understood."
"I'll head to the capital on horseback tomorrow morning. Select a few guards and have them ready. But you, stay here. There might be remnants. Don't let your guard down."
"You're going back to the capital with a small group?!"
"A horse is faster than a carriage. This report can't be delayed."
"It's dangerous. There might be remnants hiding."
"I have to go anyway. Don't worry. I'm not as strong as Sara, but I can hold my own."
'Why do you have to bring me into this?!'
"Milady Sara, will you take on the role of escort?"
"What are you saying?!"
"Just kidding!"
Marquis and Jeffrey burst out laughing together.
"The men in Grandchester are sometimes pretty bad, just like uncle."
"""You're one to talk (that's not the case)."""
The voices of the 3 Grandchester men harmonized perfectly.
"Ms. Sara, I don't think that's a conversation limited to men only..."
Rebecca's remark was extremely reasonable.
* * *
At the dinner table, the 4 from Grandchester, Rebecca, Baron Walt, and his daughter faced each other. The Marquis had intended to invite Benjamin as well, but he had abandoned his duties and caused a forest fire, making him an unreliable nephew, so the invitation was declined.
Baron Walt's daughter's injury had fully recovered, and she deeply thanked Rebecca, who had treated her. And for some reason, she kept gazing at Sara, who was sitting next to Rebecca.
"You're saying Lady Sophia, aren't you... You really are a woman, aren't you?"
"Yes. I was wearing men's clothing because it's easier to move around."
"That dress also suits you, but I think you'd look great in a knight's uniform too!"
'Ah, this is the gaze of someone who's seen a male lead in a Takarazuka play!'
It seemed Sara had unintentionally gained a fan.
'Why not Sir Jeffrey or Uncle Robert? They're cool too, aren't they?'
From Sara's perspective, Jeffrey and Robert were indeed charming handsome men, but to Baron Walt's daughter, who would be coming of age next year, the 2 were slightly too old.
In reality, Baron Walt had hoped that one of them would take a liking to his daughter, but after seeing her daughter behavior, he quickly gave up. As a noble father who didn't force his daughter, he might be considered unusual.
"A part of the hunting ground was restored quickly with the help of Lady Rebecca's friend."
"That's wonderful, Your Excellency, but why only a part of it?"
"We can't avoid mentioning the forest fire in our report to the country. However, considering the hunting tournament, we can't just leave it as is."
"I see."
Baron Walt wore a satisfied expression, and said to Sara and Rebecca.
"Then, starting from tomorrow, it seems we'll begin restoring the hunting ground. So I'd like to ask Lady Rebecca and Sophia, who are experts on the hunting ground, to give us instructions to make sure everything is perfect."
""I understand.""
Sara and Rebecca gave a slight bow to the Baron and smiled faintly.
"This time, it's clear that the incident was an act of aggression from another country. The interrogation of the criminals in custody will be handed over to the Kingdom's Knights. I'll leave the arrangements to Jeffrey, but I'd like your help with the necessary preparations for escorting them."
"I understand, Your Excellency. By the way, what about the treatment of the hunters?"
"We can't pardon those who joined the riot, but the rest..."
"That's right. Many of them have been complaining about the woodcutters, so we can't rule out the possibility of leaving behind a spark."
"I see."
The Marquis thought for a moment, then turned his gaze to Robert.
"Robert, I'll leave it to you. Take care of it as the governor. I'll probably be busy with negotiations with the royal family, so I'll be counting on you."
"I understand. I'll do my best."
After bowing his head to the Marquis, Robert glanced at Sara. Similarly, the Marquis and Jeffrey also looked at Sara.
'Ah, it seems they're really going to carry out that previous proposal...'
Just before coming here, Sara remembered that she had suggested several measures to deal with the rioters in the office. It's likely that the Marquis is planning to have Robert carry out Sara's proposal.
'I have a feeling I'll be asked to help. I want to get back to my work at the merchant guild as soon as possible!'
Sara couldn't help but let out a quiet sigh.
And so, dinner came to an end, and Sara and Rebecca excused themselves to retire to their rooms early to prepare for the next day.
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