Novel Boss
Chapter 348
After that, we repeated the same survey.
In restaurants, snack bars, sweet shops, the commerce guild, and so on.
We didnt go near the mercenary guild. A mercenary guild in a town with a bad economy is dangerous because there are many hot-headed people.
And the Commerce and Crafters Guilds, which because of the towns small size, combined into one guild, we were able to collect information by exchanging small jewels called my grandmothers mementos.
Of course, its artificial jewels from Earth, very small, unprocessed loose stones.
Although it was reasonably priced, it was a one-of-a-kind memento, so there was no commotion.
The reason why I chose loose stones is that in the case of artificial gemstones, the base, side stones, and chain are more expensive than the stone itself Yeah, on Earth.
And the result we got was
The magistrate is an idiot and a piece of trash
Yep, its as the first information said.
We didnt get duped or tricked.
Yep, I knew (Mitsuha)
And I dont really understand the lord! (Sabine)
Likewise, Isaka Juzo! (Mitsuha)
Yeah, well, normal lords dont really make friends with their subjects, wander around the territory alone without guards, buy and eat at food stalls, or casually stop by taverns. No chance. Ordinary people dont know the personalities of their lords either.
Speaking of, theres another lord whos doing all of that, right here! (Sabine)
Shut it (Mitsuha)
Its fine to have a lord like that sometimes!
But this particular lord here was neither good nor bad, apparently.
Having said that, it doesnt mean that theres direct interaction with ordinary people, so it seems that everyones opinion of the territory is based on the tax rate, the overall attitude of the government officials towards the people, and the quality of public order.
Well, its quite normal, apparently.
And now, the lord seems to be returning to his territory.
Thats because, no matter how busy they are with the activities in the capital like the applications for aid and laying the groundwork, theres no way they would leave the territory in a difficult situation unattended for too long
Well, when you assign a magistrate to take care of the territory, its not like youre just leaving it to them indefinitely.
And if theyre working properly, though.
Now then, the next action would be
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Excuse me, were here for a courtesy visit! (Mitsuha)
Eh? (Gatekeeper)
Gatekeeper-san looks troubled.
Well, if two children (at least appear like one) suddenly come to a noble familys estate mansion and say such a thing
Too old to understand things like childrens antics.
Were dressed properly, so we clearly dont look like commoners.
Sabine-chan radiates an aura of nobility.
Yeah, I dont think there are any gatekeepers who have the courage to shoo her away.
If you do it badly, your head will fly off.
Physically, not figuratively.
Well, in order to shift the responsibility, theyll take it to the top.
That way, whatever happens after that, at least wont be their responsibility.
Ah, um, who might you be? I didnt hear were having any guests scheduled to visit us today (Gatekeeper)
Well, yeah, you wont normally hear about this
Im Viscountess Yamano. Please inform your lord that Viscountess Mitsuha von Yamano has come to pay a courtesy visit. (Mitsuha)
Yes! Immediately!! (Gatekeeper)
One of the two gatekeepers dashed into the mansion.
The other remains, of course, to guard the gate and us.
Of course, the gatekeepers of the territories far away from the capital would not know my face.
They wouldnt go to places beyond the royal capital, especially to the Yamano territory, which is much farther. And theres no way an accurate portrait of me would spread around this far.
No, its not that the artists are bad, its just that there was no portrait of me that I modeled for hours while being watched closely by a painter.
Oh, there are portraits that were created for the game board tournament, but the person who got it will never let go of it, so it wont be on the market here.
But, well, there are not many residents of this country who dont know my name, so the gatekeepers here at least know my name, right?
Its so slow
A little too long to be waiting at the gate.
Are they intentionally making us wait to show the difference in our position?
No, no, no, I mustnt take this the wrong way.
Its my fault for suddenly visiting without an appointment.
Maybe other guests are coming, or maybe they are in the middle of an important meeting with their vassals.
We should sit tight and wait here Unless we are turned away.
And after waiting for quite a while, a person who seemed to be a butler finally came out and let us into the mansion.
Were probably going to have to wait even longer in the reception room or something
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After waiting for a while longer without being served tea or sweets, as expected, the lord of the estate, Count Esnor, appeared with his butler, and with a pouting appearance.
As expected, since hes dealing with two little girls, theres no need for escorts
And the moment he saw us, the Count froze.
He turned pale and trembled
Youre being reckless, Viscount Yamano!! (Esnor)
Suddenly, I was yelled at.
And called the maid out loud
Change the tea leaves and tea cakes to the finest! NOW! (Esnor)
Are? I thought cheap tea leaves and sweets were enough for me, but he suddenly changed his mind?
How come?
Y, you! Pretending to be the highest-ranking person and calling in for a courtesy visit
What a vicious trap to conceal the fact that Her Royal Highness is visiting and to humiliate the Count Esnor family by giving her a poor reception.
Your Highness, I have been deceived! I never meant to keep Your Highness waiting outside the gates for too long! (Esnor)
Ah~
Aah~
Aaaaah~!!!
Thats right! My bad!
For me, Sabine-chan is Sabine-chan, so Im having less and less awareness of her title Her Highness the Third Princess.
But for the others, thats not the case.
Sabine-chan herself, perhaps inadvertently, made an Ah! look on her face
Well, I have no choice but to do that.
Im sorry~yyy~~!! (Mitsuha)
Yes, my special move, Jumping Dogeza.
It must have been bad publicity to have the Hime Miko of Thunder, the princesss companion, the head of the Viscounts family, and the great salvation hero of the Kingdom, down on her knees.
He doesnt have any choice but to accept my apology here, does he?
Fuhahahaha!
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