Chapter 340

Returning Home

That~?

Yes, thats the s.h.i.+p. It will be leaving soon, so we should board immediately.

Okay~

We went through the boarding procedures, checked our cabin, and went on deck.

Its faster than before~!

This time the s.h.i.+p was smaller and a little faster than the previous one, so we could reach the town of Rubia in a day and a half. However, there were no special rooms, so we had to go first cla.s.s.

Oniichan, will pirates come~?

No, you dont encounter pirates that often. It would be troubling if they appeared so frequently.

Is that so?

That is so!

I see~ Too bad.

Pirates are not very threatening to my children. So, they say something a little light-hearted. This is a dangerous thing to say or do before ordinary people, so I want to correct it It is difficult to tell them that something that is not dangerous is dangerous.

Allen, Elena, ordinary people are not able to eliminate pirates, so many people are scared of them.

Is that so?

Yes. Thats why, you mustnt say things like Why arent the pirates coming~ or Arent there any monsters around~ in front of other people. Everyone will dislike you.

Okay, got it~

For now, we wll just have to stick to the dont do anything that people wont like you for policy.

Lets head back to the cabin.

Returning already~?

The wind was much colder than when we crossed into Cerdik. So, Im worried we would catch a co- I feel that we wont catch a cold, but I encouraged the kids to go back to the cabin.

Lets go read in a warm room.

Will study~!

Eh, study? Not read a picture book?

Obaasama said.

Rebecca-san? What did she say?

Study a lot.

And become a splendid gentleman.

And splendid lady!

Ohh~

A gentleman and lady. I didnt expect those words to come out.

As expected of Rebecca-san. She seems to be educating my kids well when she has the time.

I thought the kids learned by watching, because they say things I dont even tell them, but maybe it was Rebecca-sans education all along~

So, what do you want to study?

Erm, you see~

I asked the kids as we headed to the cabin, and they crossed their arms, tilted their heads and started thinking.

Ah, etikete!

Ehh!? Etiquette!? Sorry, thats something Oniichan is not able to teach you, I think?

Is that so? Then~ dancing?

Dancing!? Eh, wait a moment. You are even learning dancing?

Yeah!

Did it together.

With Obaasama.

Allen and Elena seem to be steadily learning how to conduct as n.o.bles.

Its a bit too cramped for dancing, so it may not be possible.

Thats true~

Yeah, thats right~

Even if there was enough room to dance, I wouldnt be able to teach them!

Then, what should we do?

Lets see~ You have learned writing and reading pretty well already

Yea!

And you can do the maths without any problems when we go shopping~

Can do~!

Arent my kids too good!?

Then, will look at encyclopedia!

Allen wants monsters!

Elena wants plants!

Alright. Lets look at the encyclopedias.

I spent a quiet time in the cabin with the children, determined to get a variety of books that could be used as teaching materials as soon as we got to Capital.

Nothing came up, huh~

When we arrived at Rubia without incident, the children muttered in disappointment.

I think its because I warned them on the s.h.i.+p not to let anyone around them hear.

Dont look so disappointed, we are going to the Ruven residence.

Rebecca-san and the others should have already left for the royal capital, but we have been told to stay at the Ruven mansion even if they arent here when we come back. If we were to sneak out and stay at the inn, they would surely get angry at us.

Tak.u.mi-kun, Allen-kun, Elena-san, welcome back.

Is home~

Oh good, you came back properly.

When we returned to the Ruven mansion, we were greeted by Daniel-san and Sylas-san, the milk brothers of Velio-san and Wald-sama.

Still, for Sylas-san to say You came back properly, what is this about?

There was a possibility that Tak.u.mi-kun would be too reserved to come, so Mistress asked me to check the s.h.i.+ps coming from Cerdik.

Ehh!?

Perhaps because I was tilting my head curiously, Sylas-san explained the meaning of his words, and I was surprised to hear it.

Im glad we dont have to report, Tak.u.mi-kun reserved a room in an inn.

I shuddered even more at Daniel-sans words of relief.

Im really, really glad that I didnt go to the inn~~~

Seeing you this fl.u.s.tered, were you thinking about going to an inn?

I couldnt reply to Daniel-sans sharp guess, and quietly turned my gaze away.

Silence is affirmation. It has been made known to all the servants that the three of you are to be treated as family, so please do not hold back.

Yeah, yeah. There are many servants who think that you guys should act more selfish because of how considerate you are.

Then, play with us!

You have just come back from a voyage, but you are both so energetic~

Allen and Elena immediately hugged Sylas-san.

Have you had lunch yet?

We were due to arrive at the port around noon, so we had a snack on the s.h.i.+p before arrival.

I will get you some tea and a little something to snack on then.

Thank you.

Of courseSylas, take Tak.u.mi and the children to the lounge.

Yeah, yeah.Allen, Elena, lets go.

Okay~

As we moved with Sylas-san to the lounge and was picking up the snacks that Daniel-san had prepared, I asked about something that occurred to me.

By the way, are you two not going to the Capital?

They are the milk brothers of the Ruven brothers. They are going to celebrate Wald-samas wedding, right?

As servants, they may not be able to partic.i.p.ate in the formal ceremony, but No, they can attend the ceremony as aides, right? Well, even if they cant attend the ceremony, they should still be able to attend the private party.

We will be on our way to Capital in time for the ceremony.

Well not go by carriage, but use horses instead. So, we are working here until the last minute.

Ah, is that so?

Since Velio-san, the Feudal Lords proxy, has left for the royal capital, I wonder if they are coordinating with his work?

It seems that a.s.sisting the lords management is also a tough job.

Then, we will be leaving for the Capital first.

Im off~

After a leisure overnight stay at the Ruven mansion, we departed for the royal capital the next morning.