What's the Festival Commotion About?

Father Farza returned from the royal capital for the first time in about a month and a half.

Immediately, an urgent assembly was called for the entire family, and everyone except Tauro and Sima, who were attending school, gathered, from maids to cooks and servants.

It was understood that the report was about Farza's promotion, but it exceeded everyone's expectations.

Firstly, it was reported that the remarkable border count, Sugoella, had been elevated to the rank of Marquis.

While everyone was delighted by the elevation of a close friend, Farza then revealed that he, personally and directly, had been granted the title of Baron by His Majesty the King, surpassing the rank of Knight and even surpassing the status of Viscount.

""Ehhh!?""

Everyone was astonished by this sudden promotion, and the surprises didn't stop there.

Furthermore, he was instructed by His Majesty himself to stand independently from the influential Marquis Sugoella and govern the entire region as a guardian against the demon lands, as a decree from the King.

This left everyone, including Ryu, bewildered.

The situation was unfolding so rapidly that it was hard for everyone to grasp.

Father Farza continued his report, breaking it down for everyone.

“It's not Sugoella Border Count anymore... In discussions with the Marquis, His Majesty knew about my adventures during my adventurer days with your grandfather, Kamiza. He was particularly pleased upon hearing the tale of defeating the Orc King. So, since having someone like that defend the border is reassuring, the Marquis recommended that his son be elevated to the title of Baron and be granted a suitable territory. The Marquis said, 'The Landmark family is composed of dependable strong individuals who guard the border with the Demon Forest. If they were to disappear, not only I but the people of the fief would also be in trouble’.”

Farza took a breath.

"So, I was summoned to the royal presence and asked by His Majesty, 'What do you want to do with the territory?'”

Everyone held their breath, waiting for Farza to continue.

"So, I have an attachment to the current territory, and I like the people of the fief, so I said I'm fine with things as they are. Then, His Majesty said, 'In that case, New Marquis Sugoella, I will increase your territory, and I want this person to handle the surrounding lands as a reward.'"

...So what does this mean?

"In summary... promotion to the title of Baron, an increase in territory, standing independently from Marquis Sugoella, and being a noble who directly serves the royal family!"

Wow!

At that moment, everyone erupted in excitement.

Even the servants were pleased with the promotion of their beloved lord.

One of the servants immediately ran to the town.

Immediately, one of the servants rushed to the town.

"The lord has become a Baron!"

Commotion.

People started pouring out from homes, shops, taverns, guilds—wondering what was happening.

"The lord has become a Baron!"

Again, when the servant shouted,

Boom!

Everyone erupted.

Even among the residents, there had been rumors.

Rumors of the lord's elevation to Viscount.

But surpassing expectations and becoming a Baron, this was truly joyful.

“Not a Viscount, but a Baron! Truly, our lord!"

"Today is a festival!"

"We must go congratulate the lord!"

"That's right, we should celebrate with alcohol!"

"You've been drinking the whole time!"

Various voices rose from the people, but most were expressions of congratulations. The territory residents crowded the lord's residence to celebrate.

Father Farza, despite it being his celebration, graciously treated the visitors with drinks, food, and distributed money as he thanked and welcomed them.

Even though it was his own celebration, Ryu thought his father, who treated it as an opportunity to entertain others, was truly a good person, and he felt proud.

The festival continued for two days, and due to the exhaustion of the gathered fief residents, it finally came to an end. However, in the following days, gifts of celebration started pouring into the mansion.

While most of these were from the fief residents, gifts from nobles under the jurisdiction of the powerful Marquis Sugoella also arrived one after another.

The success and promotion of the Landmark family's members were enviable, but for the most part, the opinion was that if it was that family, they could genuinely celebrate. There was no effort to spread rumors or speak ill of the Landmark family, unlike the lord of a neighboring territory who was eager to create envy.

It was all due to the achievements and virtues of Grandfather Kamiza and Father Farza.

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