A Failed Knight Who Went to the Academy To Get Married

096. hero’s mansion

There were quite a few people gathered in front of Trine Pharmacy.

Most of them were onlookers rather than customers.

“How much furniture can fit into that small house?”

“What is it? Is it a magic show?”

“Wow, that flower pot alone looks like it’s worth several thousand gold.”

Yuril looked out the window from inside the store and frowned.

“Honestly, it’s a bit of a nuisance.”

All kinds of expensive furniture are constantly going into Cat’s workshop.

Even at first glance, it was clear that these were items that Sia was sending to Trine’s mansion.

“Xia, why do you keep sending her here instead of directly there?”

At that moment, Sia’s liaison bird sat on Yuril’s shoulder and chirped.

“I’m sorry, sister! It’s much cheaper to move here than to Theor.”

… For reference, Sia said she would stay at the palace for the remainder of her vacation.

King Siandar says he will never be alone with Trine or something.

Anyway, Yuril was chopping medicinal ingredients while trying to ignore the commotion outside the window.

Soon Lisbeth came in with a slightly pale expression.

“Yuril, I’m sorry, but can I buy some bug repellent?”

“How much do you need?”

“Everything is as it is.”

“Are there that many bugs?”

Lisbeth trembled once and muttered.

“About hundreds of cockroaches appeared in the basement.”

“…cheer up.”

***

Meanwhile, the area in front of the teleportation device at Trine’s mansion was a mess with a lot of furniture piled up.

Trine muttered as he quickly carried furniture whenever it appeared.

“No, why did you send so much? In what period of time did you organize all of this?”

Muscle spoke next to us as they carried the furniture together.

“There’s nothing wrong with having a lot. It’s such a huge mansion.”

“Really, if it weren’t for you, it would have been a big problem.”

“ha ha ha.”

… Muscle, who had been staying in the elf village for a while, came to help with the news of Trine’s move.

From what I heard, they were busy in many ways thanks to the recent negotiations with King Siandar.

Muscle said as he lifted the huge sofa by himself.

“They said they are considering moving the village itself to this area.”

“Really? It doesn’t matter, but why are you giving up that forest?”

“We are not yet free from the Holy Kingdom of Yumano, and it would be better than now if we had the protection of the dragon.”

“The elves and demons don’t have a particularly bad relationship, do they?”

“I think it would be easier for us to become friends as people who are looked down upon together.”

“That’s a good thing.”

Muscle said as he set down the sofa in a corner of the yard.

“Besides, it looks like the elder hasn’t given up on the engagement between you and Seimint.”

“…eh?! You’re kidding, right?”

Muscle laughed and slapped Trine’s back with his palm.

“Anyway, try your best.”

“What?! Seriously, don’t mess around!”

At that time, a liaison bird arrived from Yuril.

“Trine, over there… the queen will be heading there soon.”

At that contact, Trine tilted his head for a moment.

“Queen? What is that all of a sudden-”

Soon a person appeared from the teleportation device.

A middle-aged woman with a very similar appearance to Sia and a fierce aura.

Trine was startled and quickly stood in front of her.

“Oh, Queen Orlot! What happened all of a sudden-”

“This teleportation device is quite useful.”

“Oh, yes, that’s right.”

Queen Orlot took off her sunglasses and looked around.

“It’s smaller than I thought. How many managers do you plan on hiring?”

“Well, I don’t plan on coming often until I graduate, so I haven’t gotten there yet-”

“Let’s send twenty people as a housewarming gift.”

“thank you.”

“I have something to talk about. Would you like to talk in the parlor?”

… Trine, along with Muscle, hastily placed only the bare minimum of furniture in the living room.

I was able to prepare simple tea and refreshments by asking Lisbet.

Queen Orlot took an elegant sip of tea and then spoke.

“Once the mansion is somewhat ready, I will send Sia here.”

“Oh yes, thank you.”

“However, sleeping together is prohibited until both of you graduate.”

“Sure.”

“Do you have any plans after graduation?”

Trine paused slightly and then spoke.

“As I said before, the position of director of the Great Library is-”

“Dismissed. Are you aware of your current situation?”

When Trine pursed his lips, not knowing what to say,

Queen Orlot said, glaring at Trine.

“Your influence in our Kingdom of Artoria has already gone too far.”

“Is that so?”

“In addition to the title of hero, we cannot ignore his friendship with the elves and demons or his relationship with the martial arts dragon.”

“ha ha ha…”

It seemed like he already knew everything that had happened to Trine.

At least Prince Shirou told me everything.

“Besides, aren’t you in a position to ascend from marquis to duke as soon as possible?”

“It’s not that urgent.”

“What are you talking about? It’s a prerequisite to starting a polygamous household.”

When he heard the word harem come directly from the queen’s mouth, Trine almost broke the cup he was holding.

“It is much more difficult for a marquis to be recognized as a duke than for a commoner to be recognized as a noble.”

Queen Orlot spoke calmly.

“Because it is not you alone who is evaluated, but your power.”

“My forces…”

“So, for the time being, stop talking nonsense like buying and focus on increasing your power as a lord.”

Trine stuttered for a moment,

Immediately, he bowed his head slightly to Queen Orlot and spoke.

“I would appreciate some advice on what I should do next.”

“Shouldn’t you think about that yourself?”

“As you know, queen, I was a commoner until recently, so I am ignorant of the affairs of a lord.”

Queen Orlot sipped her tea again and looked out the window.

“What do you want to do as a member of the Artoria royal family and as the lord of this land?”

“Huh? I…”

“Honestly, I still don’t trust you. Or perhaps it would be better to say that I’m afraid.”

Trine stared at Queen Orlot for a moment, then

“As Sia’s husband, I want to make her happy.”

With his fist clenched as if he had decided on something,

“As an academy student, I want to make my friends happy.”

I spoke confidently without hesitation.

“As a lord, I just want to do my best to make the people here happy.”

Queen Orlot turned her head again and glared at Trine.

“…It’s too weak an answer to be considered a lord’s answer.”

“I think I’m too small to dare to have bigger goals. It’s hard to take care of the people around me.”

“It’s probably the opposite. The bowl is so big that you don’t even know what to put in it.”

“ha ha ha…”

Trine’s shy smile made me feel like Queen Orlot also smiled slightly.

But he quickly put on a straight face and said.

“I have never once praised my children when educating them.”

“yes?”

“If you can only do well by praising something, it’s better not to teach it in the first place.”

“Is that so?”

Queen Orlot stood up.

“Investigate the status of all villages in the territory and report to me. The deadline is one week.”

At those words, Trine also stood up and asked back.

“A week?! There must be more than ten villages-”

“Are people as good as Sia’s husband not able to do that?”

Trine smiled back at the provocative tone.

“I will live up to your expectations, Queen Orlot.”

“And from now on, please call me mother-in-law or mother-in-law.”

“…Yes, mother.”

When Orlot was about to leave,

Just then, Lisbeth came rushing in, covered in dust.

“Trine! I caught all the bugs in the basement-”

Then, he immediately made eye contact with Queen Orlot, quickly knelt down, and bowed his head.

“Oh, Queen Orlot! I’m sorry for barging in without knowing you were there!”

Trine smiled bitterly at the servile appearance that was somehow uncharacteristic of Lisbeth.

In fact, Lisbeth was still reluctant to join the royal family due to her previous treason.

In the meantime, I was cautious even with Sia and Sirian, knowingly or unknowingly.

It must be terrible for Queen Orlot.

Orlot asked, looking at Lisbet for a moment.

“Count Lisbet, what are you doing here?”

“Well, as a friend of Trine, I was just helping with the cleaning!”

“That’s pathetic.”

“sorry!”

Orlot approached Lisbet and said,

He said, shaking the dust off her head.

“No matter how much she was reduced to the rank of marquis, I can’t believe a noble lady would show such a sloppy appearance to others.”

“sorry!”

“If you are also a candidate for Trine’s bride, keep your integrity so as not to stain his face.”

“I’m sorry- yes?!”

Lisbeth stood up and questioned Orlot.

“Well, I’m not a candidate for Trine’s bride!”

“Is that so? Sia says you are one of them.”

“Yes? But Princess Xia still wants me…”

Lisbeth trailed off,

He soon smiled and opened his mouth again.

“I’m sorry. I’m sure Princess Xia is right.”

“…Then I’ll see you both next time.”

As Queen Orlot left the drawing room, Trine and Lisbet simultaneously sighed in relief.

Then, when Trine glanced at Lisbeth,

Lisbeth got angry for no reason.

“What dude? Do you have something to say?”

“No, I know for the first time that you were also a member of a harem.”

Lisbeth said calmly, her face a little red.

“Sia said before that if you get first place in the school at the end of the semester, you will be included.”

“As expected, there was something between the two of you back then.”

“Anyway, since I didn’t get first place, I thought it was all over.”

Lisbeth smiled bitterly and muttered.

“Seeing as I told the queen my story, I guess that means she’ll give me another chance.”

Trine cleared his throat and answered.

“Do you really need to talk about that in front of me?”

“Shit, it’s loud. It’s funny that I keep it a secret from you.”

“Are you more serious than that?”

Lisbeth answered that question immediately.

“I’m serious. Of course, if you hate me, I’ll give up.”

Trine said, looking out the window as if he had resigned himself to something.

“It’s completely absurd to say that I have to hate you to give up.”

“Haha. Now what?”

“If you’re serious, I won’t stop you, but you should think about it again…”

“I’ve thought about it a hundred times already.”

Lisbeth said, looking directly into Trine’s eyes.

“But I still enjoy being with you the most.”

… A moment of silence passed between the two.

Soon after, Lisbeth smiled awkwardly and ran out of the parlor as if running away.

“Ah, anyway, I’m off to clean the basement!”

As the parlor door closed, Trine groaned, pulling out his hair.

“No matter how much I think about it, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with a harem like this. Should I seriously talk to Sia again?”

At that time, the living room door opened slightly again, and only Lisbeth’s voice could be heard.

“If you tell me you’re quitting the harem now, I’ll kill you!”