Chapter 311

Galette County: Lord Sharon's Arrival
Ten days have passed since we arrived in Count Galette's territory.
I personally want to go back soon, and I've heard that a return bird courier is prepared, but I can't leave.
This is because the soldiers of Count Galette's house are bound with Talat thread.

Initially, the thread was replaced with Kiblinki Saltas thread, and we were supposed to return the next day.
However, other soldiers of Count Galette's house attempted to rescue the captured ones, so we reverted to using Talat’s thread.
Kiblinki Saltas thread can melt when exposed to fire, but Talat thread is impossible to cut in the first place.
Melting Kiblinki Saltas thread could result in severe burns for the captive, though.

On a related note, we also captured the mastermind behind this incident, the eldest son of Count Galette's house.
It seems he was apprehended while hosting a drinking party in Connie Village.
I didn’t realize it until they were separated for questioning.

And so, my return was canceled, and ten days have passed.
Ah, I want to go home already.

"Lily, you look bored."

"I am bored, Plum. Aren’t you bored too?"

"I am, indeed. You can't do anything without fabric, can you?"

"If I had known this would last so long, I would have brought plenty of fabric."

If I had fabric, I could at least make some heat-resistant vests.
Although, of course, I wouldn’t make shorts out here.

As I stared at the sky with nothing to do, a large bird flew overhead.
That looks like a bird courier.
And it's larger than the one we used.

The bird courier seemed to have landed outside Connie Village.
Which bird courier could it be?

"Big news! Prince Sharon has arrived!"
"Why would Prince Sharon come to such a small skirmish!?"
"Who knows! Anyway, let’s go greet him!"

Prince Sharon?
Ah, is it Lord Sharon, who caused this whole situation?
Should I go greet him too?

"Lily, aren't you going to greet him?"

"I don’t see a reason for me to go out of my way. If necessary, they’ll call me."

"… That’s true."

We looked up at the sky again.
On the edge of my vision, I noticed the Connie fruits turning a luscious red. They look delicious.
They’re perfectly ripe and ready to eat.
I wonder if I can take some as a souvenir for Amira?

"Lily, here you are."

"Oh, Mr. Gyan. What’s the matter?"

"Prince Sharon has summoned you. Please come with me."

Ugh, I’ve been called.
Well, I guess I have no choice but to go.
I really can’t bring myself to like that person.

"You’re here, Lily! What were you doing?"

"Prince Sharon, I was gazing at the sky, thinking I had no involvement."

"How can you claim to have no involvement!? The tree you purchased is the root of the problem!"

Lord Sharon yelled furiously, but this wasn’t a big deal.
After all, Lord Sharon was the one who gave permission.

"With all due respect, Prince Sharon. Regarding this matter, the Marquis Vardmoi family consulted the McFarlane family and received an official response: ‘Do as you please.’ Only after receiving that response did I purchase the Connie trees. What exactly is the problem?"

"Urgh, that’s…"

"Since it involved fruit tree rights in another domain, it was judged as unproblematic after consulting the McFarlane family. It is Count Galette’s house that raised objections. Isn’t the problem with them?"

"Y-yes, that’s true…"

"In that case, blaming me is misplaced. Please don’t misunderstand this."

"I… understand."

Alright, I’ve secured confirmation that there’s no issue with my actions!
Honestly, though, I don’t think Lord Sharon is suited for politics.

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