Possessed in a Family of War Heroes

47 – So many people are looking for it

“It’s okay, mother. Stop crying because I’m really fine.”

You should stop crying, yes. I need to stop crying now. It doesn’t work out.

The more we do this, the youngest. It only made Richie’s mind more dizzy. I know better than anyone.

It’s something I’ve already been prepared for. Will, from the moment I promised that person a future.

When my husband goes to battle, when I hold Doug in my arms, when he goes back to fight.

And until now, after Lihi was born and grew up, he started showing interest in the military again.

It can’t be helped. Reinhardt, that glorious name is always based on blood and sacrifice.

It is not a place where the soldiers of the empire are thrown and riot. Together into that hell.

So far, both Will and Doug have been lucky enough to live, but we don’t know how long that luck will last.

And not too long ago, I received news that seemed to have finally ended my luck.

“Madam. The unit to which Lihi belongs was defeated, but the news has not yet been reached.”

“I’m sorry, mother. I drove Lihi to his death.”

The husband who tries to pretend nothing is wrong and the eldest son whose face has been cut in half.

At first, I tried to look good. But Lihi, do you think of the way our youngest grew up?

I gasped at the thought that I might be lying on the battlefield as a corpse.

I prayed to God. Please, please give me luck one more time.

I wonder if you could help our youngest come home safely.

Did he hear that prayer? The news of Richie finally arrived.

“Madam. This is news from the youngest boy! It is said that he made a big contribution with a new war hero named Erwin! Lady? Madame?!”

It didn’t matter how big the ball was. I wished I was safe.

And holding Lihi in her arms like this made her feel like she had the whole world.

“… I heard the news. He rallied the remaining troops and fought.”

“I just gritted my teeth and struggled to live somehow.”

“Yes. Thank you, Leehi. For living like this.”

I am not very interested in the story of the battlefield. Only children can come alive.

I wish I could come back like today and laugh and talk about no injuries.

So she can’t stop her husband and her sons. Because there are countless mothers like me in the empire.

Please come back alive. Because there are parents who want to come back and be held in the arms of this mother.

Will, Doug, and even Richie. Because I have a duty to bring those very sons home.

I probably won’t be able to stop my husband and children forever.

Anyway, I thought that Richie would be back, and there would be nothing to be anxious about anymore.

But from far away, the lady-in-waiting caught my eye as she approached with a busy pace.

Why are you like that? Did something happen? Perhaps, this time Doug or Will—

“Mr, madam. I think you should go to the office right now.”

“What is it? No way… “

“In the Duchy of Kynel. The Duchess wants to talk to the madam for a while.”

… What is this all of a sudden? If it’s the Kainel dukedom, isn’t it the Klotchen family?

A place where Will and his close friend are. So, I also got to know the people there, but I’ve never had a conversation like this personally through magic communication.

First, I moved to the office. I can’t keep the Duchess waiting.

“Meet the Duchess.”

[ Ah, long time no see, Marquis Kenneth. I’m really sorry for the sudden contact. ]

“No. What happened all of a sudden?”

[ I want to say thank you. Originally, we had to talk face-to-face, but… As the current situation is the current situation, I am inevitably conveying the message first through magic communication. ]

Thank you? What is this all of a sudden? Why did the Duchess say thanks?

[ I heard from Ariete. It is said that her life was saved thanks to the second son of the Marquis. She said that if it wasn’t for Richie, she would have suffered greatly. ]

… Are you Lee? That, is this the first news even this mother has heard?

[As soon as she heard the story, she said that the duke would like to personally visit her marquisate and express his gratitude. Before she went to the battlefield, she said that she must do so to make her heart feel better. ]

“The Crown Prince wants to visit the Marquis of Kenneth.”

[ Yes. If possible… Would you like a visit? Originally, it’s true that the duke asked the question himself, but I was forced to contact him because he was taking a moment before going to the front. ]

I am at a loss as to what the hell is going on. Jeon Seung-gong is visiting our territory?

Originally, we should ask the will of the marquis, but he is currently away.

It is ambiguous to even ask that. As the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces, I know very well that he is too busy.

“… As the representative of the Marquis of Kenneth, I warmly welcome the visit of the King of Legends.”

[ Thank God. Then I’ll tell you to go back tomorrow. ]

With that conversation, the brief magic communication with the Duchess ended.

Still confused, I suddenly remembered what Will said.

“Madam. This seems to make the second one marry sooner than the first.”

“Well, I had an engagement with a friend before. I was only half-joking, in passing, but he seemed to be taking it seriously.”

Is it my misunderstanding? Why do I suddenly feel like I need to prepare for my second marriage?

There are more important things right now than that. Just tomorrow, Jeon Seung-gong visits Yeongji!

“Eh, madam?! Didn’t I hear that wrong?!”

I’m so sorry that the butler and the lady-in-waiting fainted, but what can I do?

The legend says that you have to move to the front line right away, and that you will use that moment to come.

“Oops… There are so many things to prepare right now!”

It is a good thing for a noble to have a duke, who is said to have only three people in the empire, visit the territory.

But since the duke said that he would visit the day before, not a month ago, he would go crazy.

Looking at the two people contemplating whether they should like this or not, I quickly wiped away my tears and decided to prepare as the hostess of the Marquis of Kenneth.

*

“You look like you have something to say.”

Jeon Seung-gong smiled and looked at his youngest daughter who was sitting across from him.

He’s always right when he’s making a sullen face.

“Of course, Father. It’s the Marquis of Kenneth. Isn’t that too sudden?”

“Ha ha ha. Are you already worried about your in-laws?”

“Father!!”

I trembled, but there was nothing wrong with Ariete’s words.

Even when an aristocratic guest visits, it is correct to ask for permission a few days in advance before visiting.

It is disrespectful to the owner to suddenly visit and face what is lacking there.

However, this is one of only three dukes in the empire. In the aristocratic world, it is the highest being.

A duke just contacted me the day before and said he would visit me? This is not a visit.

It’s rude no matter how nice you say it. It is an act of ignoring the other person with the authority of a duke!

“But what can I do? I really want to meet face to face and say thank you, but this father says he has no time other than today. I have to go to the front line this afternoon right now.”

“Then you can go after everything is over.”

“You know when it will be. I also want to discuss your marriage.”

Once again, Ariete is the father! And shout Even so, Jeon Seung-gong just laughed.

In this way, the two women and the duke’s party reached the Marquis of Kenneth.

They also simplified the numbers as much as possible because they came too quickly.

Without formality, as if I found it as a really personal thing.

“Welcome to the Marquis of Kenneth, Your Excellency.”

As the butler greeted him, Jeon Seung-gong patted him on the shoulder.

“I’m sorry. I came to visit you so suddenly.”

“What are you saying? It is just an honor to serve an old friend of Reinhardt.”

“I feel even more sorry for saying that. Now, let’s go quickly.”

The party leaves the outer castle and moves alone, with the legend and Ariete.

Considering the prestige of the duchy, it was an act of being considerate of the Marquis of Kenneth as much as possible.

“Hello, Mr. Jeon Seung Gong.”

The Marquis of Kenneth was the one who greeted Ariete with the Legend of the Royal Castle.

“See you again, Your Excellency.”

And it was Lihi who took the place of Reinhardt and Douglas.

“Have you been well, Marquis? I am really sorry for coming so suddenly.”

“No. It is an honor just for a person who is busy with construction to take the moment to come.”

“Although I know it is my rudeness, I came because I wanted to express my gratitude to that friend who saved our daughter, and also to the marquise who raised that friend.”

The four men and women went to the parlor when they were told to move.

As soon as he reached the place, Jeon Seung-gong held Lihi’s hand and expressed his gratitude as a father.

Thank you for being with me on that rough battlefield, risking my life in a dangerous moment.

“Of course it should have been done, Your Excellency.”

At Lihi’s answer, Jeon Seung-gong smiled even more happily.

“Thank you so much for saying that. Marquis. You have a really good son.”

“Since His Excellency said that, I don’t know what to do.”

“Please put those words aside. Looking at it this way, it seems that sooner or later, thanks to the children, we will be able to form a relationship called in-laws.”

“… Yes?”

The marquise was taken aback at the words of Jeon Seung Gong. Then I remembered the words of my husband.

“Yeah, I had an engagement with a friend before. I was only half-joking, in passing, but he seemed to be taking it seriously.”

No, this person? He just says he’s an old friend, and what if he doesn’t tell you he’s a legend!