Chapter 34: Troubles Gather at the Summer Resort

“That’s right, it seems that the blueprints that Julius published are only open to the magic tool masters of the Margrave Heine territory.”

“What?　I haven’t heard anything about that.”

“I see. If Julius doesn’t know about it, it could be that father is working behind the scenes, or it could be that the guild in the capital is doing something about it.”

I only sold him the blueprints for the magic tools. I had no idea what happened after that.

Maybe that’s why Miss Fabienne said, “It’s hard to get the ‘star magic tool’”. Should I have looked into it better at that time?

“I didn’t know that was the case. I thought there would be a similar product soon, but it seems that’s not the case.’

“Perhaps they got a monopoly on the product in conjunction with the headquarters of the Magical tools Guild in the Royal Capital?”

‘So you’re saying that they’re putting profit first.”

I’m a little disappointed. I didn’t think they would do that. Then it won’t spread among the general public as much as I thought. If that happens, fewer people will be able to benefit from it. That would hinder the development of magical tools.

“By the way, the stuffed animal that Rosalia is carrying is also becoming popular in the Royal Capital. I’ve seen all kinds, but the one Rosalia has looks the best.”

“That’s true. Because they are stuffed animals that Julius-oniisama made. There are also dogs and sheep!”

Rosalia proudly boasted. This is exactly the image of a sister bragging about her brother. Oh, brother Alex is a little bit surprised.

But still, I have to stop Rosalia from carrying a different stuffed animal every time.

When the stuffed animals get dirty, it’s my role to clean it up. Rosalia probably thinks I’m a “stuffed animal cleaner” or something. It’s fine to clean them up, but I can’t always use the “laboratory” skill freely.

“Julius is really handy, isn’t he?”

“When Rosalia asked me to do something, I couldn’t say no. ……”

I said that and managed to muddle the waters.

After that, I was eagerly listening to how the class was going and what they were teaching him. He told me that the cafeteria serves local dishes made in various territories, and that they are hit or miss, and that it’s fun.

Eating the dishes that are not included in the menu will be a memorable experience for all the students. It sounds like a lot of fun.

On his days off, he goes out with his friends to the shops in the school and eats the popular sweets. They always invite a girl to go with them, and it seems that there is a lot of interaction between men and women.

In the first semester, making friends and networking seemed to be a priority. Therefore, there were no major events other than the entrance ceremony. However, in the second semester, there will be school festivals, martial arts competitions, and a dance competition.

Brother Cain, who heard it, was enthusiastic about doing more dance practice.

He is good at martial arts. Now all he needs is good manners and dancing and he is good to go. I guess he has found what he needs to do.

I, on the other hand, had no intention of going to the Royal academy, so I didn’t have to work that hard. If it’s a school in the capital, I should be allowed to do whatever I want. If I had the time, I would like to improve the medicinal herb garden in my garden.

Shortly before Alex-oniisama’s return, I felt that the number of people visiting the Heine Margrave territory was gradually increasing. The knights have also been sent out to guard the place, and since we are inevitably short at this time of year, we have hired extra guards.

This year, we have made friends with the Adventurers’ Guild, so we have been able to get some manpower from them. The adventurers have been trained well from the beginning, so it seems that they can be used immediately as an asset.

I have heard Father tell Lionel “I want to do the same next year”.

Abel told us that this is one of the most popular requests, partly because it provides a steady income for the adventurers.

The other day, when I told him about the wyvern riot, he lamented, “I wanted to defeat it.” Did he want to foil it as an adventurer?

At the dinner table, reports were made of nobles who had visited the Margrave Heine territory. Many nobles have summer resorts in this region. When a major noble among them came for a summer retreat, it was necessary for him to go to greet them as the Margrave  of the Heine territory.

“I see. So the Royal family is coming this year. The purpose is probably horse racing. Apparently it seems to be quite popular in the royal capital.”

“That’s right, My lord. It seems that there is now a growing movement to imitate the horse race that our Margrave Heine family devised. It is truly deplorable.”

One of the servants reporting to  father said. “Good ideas are easily imitated.” It can’t be helped. But if we market ourselves as the originator and head family, I think we can fight our way out of it. i wonder if we can fight as it is?

Besides, there is no other environment where quality horses are bred like in the Heine territory. Since the start of horse racing, the competition has accelerated even further, producing more and better horses. As a result, some horses were beginning to be bought and sold for considerable sums of money.

When the people living in the territory make money, naturally the Margrave Heine also makes money. It is a win-win situation. I hope they will continue to do so in the future.

“There is a member of the royal family here. Actually, Marquis Mulan also expressed an interest in visiting our territory during the summer.”

“What?　The Marquis Mulan family?　I see. This might make things a little busier. As usual, the Dukes of Valletta will be there, as well as Count Robben.”

“Oh, dear, it’s going to be very busy.”

Mother’s eyebrows are lowered into a c-shape. She may have already sensed that she was going to be busier than she expected.

I wish I didn’t have anything to do with it. I’m sure big brother Alex will take care of it.

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