Decorative Wife

I had lost most of my mysterious power, my 'holy power', but otherwise I had no problems and did not fall asleep. I felt better, and when I tried to study as a frontier countess--

'What, Daymond is quitting?

She said she was resigning to take responsibility for the incident and wouldn't listen to me.

Oh no, I still can't manage the castle on my own.

 He is still not able to manage the castle under my supervision." He is now under house arrest, having resigned as first steward because of the incident involving his son Zephir.

What will be done with Zephir?

He's with her,... so I'd like to hear Aliche's opinion."

 Master Ludvik looks at me cautiously.

What is it, sir?"

I'm thinking of sending him to ... Viscount Belka.

'What, to your father's place?

 I heard that my father, the Viscount of Belka, had asked me to introduce him to someone who could manage the territory as well as serve as an educator for his younger brother.

He said, "People will be very critical of you if you stay here. I hope you will be able to show your strength in your new land.'

But Master Ludvik will be giving up a capable subordinate, is that okay with you?"

 He exhaled briefly and looked out the window. It was the season of fresh greenery.

Ostensibly, I shall be banished from the frontier count's territory."

Such is ...."

 Zephir is an important person who has been close to Master Ludwig since he was a small child. The most important thing to remember is that the best way to get the most out of your money is to be honest with yourself.

The most important thing to remember is that you can't be too careful when it comes to your health and well being. But we all make mistakes, and too much punishment is not good, so I think this is the right place to drop it. Besides, I consider Viscount Belka ... family.

Well, thank you.

So, I hope this is the right decision. Alyce."

 If there is someone like Zephir who is trained in the knighthood and also knows the lord's business, it must be helpful to your father.

 Master Ludvik is not a self-satisfied person. He listens to my opinions and is flexible in his thinking. I squeezed his hand, feeling that we were now husband and wife.

Yes," he said, "I think it will help my father too. I think it will help my father too.

I see."

 She tried to release something from the tips of her palms.--Oh, no!

'Then I shall go and pronounce the dispositions. Daymond will be dismissed as First Steward and made Assistant to the Lady."

He was already looking at me with a look of horror on his face!　Are you sure?

He will say something like, "If it weren't for me, anyway. But he's getting old, and I want you to stay with him and look out for him.

Yes," he said. Daymond is the father figure for Master Ludvik, you know.

 He squeezed my hand once more and scratched his head a little embarrassed and mumbled a few words.

I've heard from Daymond that you're very good at what you do.

From now on, it looks like I'll have a brave and capable lady by my side ... to help me out."

 I had never thought that the management of the fiefdom, which I had learned until my brother was born, would be useful in this way.

 All the more so because it was Master Ludvik who would properly take me under his wing as a lord's wife. After that, I jumped into his arms, but I guess I had no choice.

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 Soon after that, Zephir left for Viscount Belka. I wanted to tell him what I knew, but as expected, I couldn't take the time to see him.

 But I selfishly said that I wanted to see her off when she left, so I went to the back gate of the castle with Master Ludvik. Hearing that they would be leaving the castle before the sunrise, we walked together in the dim light.

 I put on my jacket because it was still chilly season.

 Then Zephir, who had pulled his horse from the stables and was ready for the journey, was waiting for us. Her cheeks were a little puckered up from the last time I saw her.

He was a little more chubby than the last time I had seen him!　You really came to see me off, didn't you?

Have you lost some weight?"

Yes, I have been under house arrest.

 I have been under house arrest," Ludwig said, his words as usual. I am sure that now he treats me not as a lord, but as a good friend who has known me for a long time.

 But Zephir turned to me and bowed deeply.

He said, "Mister Aliche ... no, ma'am. Thank you so much for saving me. I can't thank you ... enough for lifting my enchantment even though I was in pain at the time."

I was just doing what I could. I was so preoccupied at the time."

No, you did not use your strength to protect yourself, but to save me, this Zephyr, and I will never forget it.

 He bowed his head again, and remained bowed until I said, "It's all right now.

Zephyr, go and do what you can for the Viscount's territory from now on.

'Yes, I will bear it in mind. I will guide your brother to be a good lord.

Thank you, I will be very grateful if you will go.

 The Viscount's estate is so far away that I don't know when I will see him next. Suddenly, tears welled up in her eyes.

I am so grateful to you, Mistress, and to Mr. Ludvik. I will never forget that I was able to see with my own eyes the true love between you two.

I will never forget seeing their true love with my own eyes.

I will never forget that I was able to see with my own eyes the two of you in true love.　Did you not know that it is the kiss of two people who love each other in truth that withers the magic ivy?

What, that's all there is to it?

How can you call something as dangerous as that 'that's all it is'?　If I had made one wrong step, Ludvik-sama would have been infected by now ..."

 He was so stunned that Ludwig-sama said, "It's all right now that it's over," and laughed boldly. Seeing him smile so brightly, the humid atmosphere left somewhere.

 In the end, we said goodbye to each other peacefully. After leaving a message for the people in the territory, it was time to go. He would be alone on the road, but it would not be a problem for him, as he was a member of the Knights of the Barsch Frontier, who are said to be the strongest knights in the world.

 He straddled his horse and put his hat on deeply. Then Master Ludwig smiled and said to him, "I'm going to go to the Viscount's estate and have a look around.

Go to the Viscount's estate and have a brush with him. You've outgrown the sacred wizardry."

 Master Ludvik joked, even at a time like this. I was surprised and looked at him seriously in profile. But the earnest Zephyr, who didn't understand the meaning of those words, was just pouting.

He said, "What do you mean by ... brush off and what is a magician?　I don't have magic power.

I'm not sure if she's in the area.

I understand. I will tell her when I see her?

Yes. Yes, and make sure he knows it. 

Whether it was friendship between men, they were confirming a bond that I could not understand.

'Well, I must be off.'

 He lifts his chin and heads down the road to the street. Zephir never looked back.