Quite a Nuisance, Isn't It?

"Is Knight Farza present?"

Baron Elanza, unable to contain his anger, dismounted from the carriage and entered the mansion without heeding the maids who tried to stop him.

In the study, Ryu and his grandfather, Kamiza, who were engrossed in conversation, were surprised by Baron Elanza's abrupt entrance, bursting through the door.

"Is Lord Farza here?" came Baron Elanza's angry shout.

"What, you again? Despite your status, isn't this lack of manners going too far?"

Kamiza said, expressing his irritation.

"I heard where Father Farza is! This time, even if it's a insult to a neighboring territory, I can't overlook it!"

"I don't remember ever having any conflict with you."

"Shut up! Where is Furza!"

"Enough of this. My son is in the royal capital. It wouldn't hurt to show a bit of courtesy. Shall I kick your discourteous rear?"

Kamiza, offended by the disrespect towards his son, showed his anger in silence.

"Ugh! If I'm discourteous, then isn't Farza-dono a rebel conspirator colluding with the powerful neighboring Count Sugoella?"

"Calling someone's parent a rebel conspirator is not a trivial matter. What do you mean by saying colluding with Count Sugoella?"

Ryu was stunned as to what this person was saying, but asked him about what he was curious about.

"You went so far as to build roads without permission in the neighboring territory, and now you're even starting to build castle gates and walls! I know you held a meeting with the powerful nobles serving Count Sugoella, plotting something! If it comes to it, I will get Farza and prove my loyalty to Count Sugoella in an opportunity—"

Ah, this guy was completely misunderstanding.

Ryu and Kamiza were astonished, but decided to let him talk a bit more.

"If I capture Farza, your entire family will be hanged. Hahaha, I might receive this land as a reward. Not only will I be debt-free, but I'll also get the Coffee fields and live more prosperous than ever. Wahahaha!"

This guy is truly despicable.

Having heard this man's true intentions, Ryu decided to respond.

"Father Farza is currently in the royal capital with ‘Count Sugoella-sama' for the 'Promotion Ceremony.' The road construction is a matter for our own territory, so it doesn't require permission from Baron Elanza. Furthermore, we've already obtained permission from Count Sugoella regarding the castle walls. We've been cautioned to avoid building them too high to avoid resentment from others. It's true that a delegation of fellow vassals came, but it was for my brother Tauro's marriage proposal. By the way, you've been addressing my father informally, but from now on, we are equals, so please be mindful of your words. Since this seems to be a misunderstanding, we'll overlook the excessive remarks, both from my grandfather Kamiza and me."

"Baron... Lord Farza is, promoted!? I haven't heard such nonsense! And with Count Sugoella‘s permission!?"

Baron Elanza was dumbfounded by Ryu's words.

"Disrespectful. Considering the direct recommendation from Count-sama, it's not nonsense."

"Kuh! I won't accept it. I won't be equal to him!"

"That means you're denying Count Sugoella’s judgment, isn't it?"

Kamiza pointed out sharply.

"W-Well..."

Stuttering, Baron Elanza fell silent.

"Also, while you're here, would you mind paying the interest on the money you borrowed?"

Ryu added.

"…Tch! Fine, it's settled. I'm leaving since it's over!"

With a click of his tongue, Baron Elanza hastily left the room, boarded the waiting carriage, and quickly departed from the mansion.

"Causing a ruckus, insulting, being shocked—a troublesome person."

"But it's good that we could clearly hear his true intentions, Grandpa."

While the two were conversing, a maid ran to the entrance, holding a jar tightly.

Kamiza, curious about what was happening, watched as the maid opened the door, went outside, and energetically scattered salt.

"What is that?"

Kamiza asked.

"That's a simple purification ritual to ward off misfortune from evil spirits. She's scattering salt for that purpose."

"I see! Our maid knows a lot. Wahaha!"

Satisfied with Ryu's explanation, the two burst into laughter.

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