Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 439: A Heir and a Vassal
Although it had already been discussed between Tauro and his father, Count Graundewald, it was decided that the future of Haku, who had been welcomed as the eldest son, and his foster father, Cross, would be discussed in detail with them.
To the surprise of Tauro and Count Graundewald, Haku accepted the adoption smoothly.
He had been persuaded by Tauro, but he had also been told something by Cross before coming to the unveiling. he had given him a brief explanation: “Whatever happens from now on, don’t go against it and accept it honestly, because nothing bad will happen to you.”
So he knew something was going to happen at the unveiling.
At the venue, Tauro, his sword master, appeared and pulled him by the hand onto the stage, where the adoption was announced.
When he realized that this was what his foster father Cross was talking about, he wasn’t too surprised.
When their eyes met at the venue, Cross quietly nodded, which was a bit reassuring for him.
He was surprised to see the village chief being taken away, but since Cross followed him, he understood that it had been planned from the beginning.
Tauro and Count Graundewald decided to let Haku, who had accepted everything and had not complained even as the adoption talks had been going on for the past few days, meet with Cross.
Over the past few days, Cross had been cooperating with Count Grauniut to persuade the opposition and clean up the mess.
“It’s been a few days, Haku.”
says cross.
“Father ……. I heard what happened from master Tauro ……, no, from my brother. Thank you for all you have done for me. ……”
“If …… I hadn’t been approached by Lord Tauro, I might have pushed you in the wrong direction. So there’s no need for you to thank me.”
Cross emphasized that it was Tauro who not only healed his serious injuries, but also changed the fate of his precious hypothetical son, Haku, and himself.
“No, I just gave you more options. You both chose to be here now.”
Tauro replied humbly.
“I have nothing but gratitude for you, Big Brother. Even though I could have become a legitimate heir myself. …… I don’t mind handing over the position to you.”
Haku made a request to Tauro and his father, Count Graundewald.
“You can’t do that, Haku. There is reasoning to you becoming the heir. I still want to travel as an adventurer, too. It’s almost like I’m forcing it on you.”
Tauro smiled wryly as his eyes met those of his father, Count Graunewald.
“As for the future, I’ve decided to have Cross work as my aide in recognition of his cooperation this whole time. So you can rest assured that you will have a chance to meet with Haku.”
Count Graunewald seemed to have a favorable impression of Cross’s personality.
Tauro had reported to him, and after meeting and talking with him, it was clear that he was an excellent person, with his sincerity and intelligence, as well as his excellence in the martial arts.
For this reason, Count Graunewald welcomed Cross with open arms.
At first, Cross wanted to refuse, but he was certainly worried about Haku.
Besides, if he had made a mistake, he and Count Graunewald could have become enemies.
That is why he felt a sense of shame.
But he was convinced that if he felt that way, he should work for him and contribute to the territory. He was persuaded to do so.
Cross was also touched by Count Graunewald’s sincerity and decided to become one of his vassals.
“Shall we have some time, just the two of us now, father?”
Tauro called out to his father, Count Graundewald, and left Haku and Cross in the room.
A few hours later, Tauro and his father, Count Graundewald, were face to face with Marquis Van Dyne.
The three of them had had a lot to discuss over the past few days.
The contents mainly consist of complaints about Tauro.
Although his father, Count Graundewald, had made up his mind after being persuaded by Tauro, he had always intended for Tauro to be his heir.
His mother, Lady Aida, also loved Tauro as if he were her own son, so she was very reluctant, even though it was for the sake of the Graundewald family.
That is why, even though on the surface everything seems to have been resolved, the complaints still arise.
Marquis Van Dyne, who was visiting for the unveiling, also joined in.
He was surprised when his daughter, Aeris, said she wanted to go on another adventure, but not with Tauro at that time.
This is because currently, three dragon people, including the True Saint, are staying at the Marquis Vandyne household.
These three were like the guardians of the Marquis family, and they have been active in protecting Aeris from the remnants of the assassination guild.
Marquis Van Dyne had learned a lot from them, so when Aeris said she wanted to go on an adventure, he assumed it would be with these three.
However, when they attended the unveiling ceremony, Tauro surprisingly gave up his position as the heir apparent and became a free man, and Aeris, as if inspired by this, decided to go on an adventure with Tauro and the others.
He thought she would be safe with the three dragons and would be back soon, but with Tauro and his “Black Golden Wings,” it was a different story.
But with Tauro and his “black Golden wings,” it was a different story. There would likely be many dangers, and with Tauro and his friends, whom she seemed to get along with really well, he was worried that she might go out for a long time and never come back.
That is why Marquis de Van Dyne couldn’t help but want to complain to Tauro.
“Even though you had no choice, you gave up your position as heir apparent ……. I could have given my daughter in marriage if you would have properly succeeded the Count’s family, but now you want to go on an adventure? Tauro, what are you going to do? I already gave my daughter permission, so I can’t object.”
Marquis Van Dyne poked Tauro on the head and complained.
“Haha ……. I’m really sorry. I didn’t know that was the situation. ……”
Tauro didn’t know how to answer so he just apologized anyway.
“Marquis Van Dyne, it can’t be helped. It’s all just a coincidence.”
Count Graunewald also had something to complain about, but he held back and calmed Marquis Van Dyne down.
Tauro continued to listen to the two of them complaining, but Aeris, who had come looking for Tauro, came into the room and, sensing the atmosphere, forcibly took her father, Marquis Vandyne, and left.
At that moment,
“Tauro, I’ll need to borrow the equipment I returned later.”
And with that, she gave Tauro a wink and left.
“…Lady Aeris has become even more beautiful in the short time you’ve been together. What do you think, Tauro?”
“Yes? What are you talking about?”
“…My boy is capable of anything and is very smart, Yet he’s so obtuse about these things?”
Count Graundewald chuckled at Tauro’s reaction.