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𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 ② / 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞
One month has passed since the Demon Emperor War.
The academy is on a long vacation, lasting forty days.
Some students went home, while others stayed at the academy to enjoy their vacation. Albero and his group decided to relax in the Isavel territory.
As Albero was packing, Ashe came to help.
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“So, is everything okay with the Rushout family?”
“Leave it be. I’m a Baron. . . . . .oh right, I’ve been promoted to Marquis. I just want to relax in my own territory.”
“. . . . . .There’s an invitation to a tea party, you know.”
“Ignore it.”
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Albero was promoted from Baron. He was knighted and officially became the Isavel Marquis.
He turned sixteen and became an adult. He was disowned from the Rushout family and became Albero, the Isavel Marquis. Becoming a Marquis at just sixteen is an extraordinary achievement.
His fame spread as the hero who saved the world. He received numerous interview requests, tea party invitations, and dinner invitations from royalty and nobles, but he declined most of them.
Many immigrants from other countries and surrounding areas have flocked to the Isavel territory to be associated with Albero. The city is said to be rapidly expanding.
Esterize took action, and Albero was officially removed from the Rushout family. However, his parents still boast that “Hero Albero is our son.” Well, the fact that they are his parents hasn’t changed, so it can’t be helped.
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“Why not attend Esterize-san’s tea party at least? Since the Rushout family became Dukes, they’ve brought you countless marriage proposals, right? Esterize-san seems to have handled all of them.”
“. . . . . .”
“Besides, I and Lapis were able to get engaged because Esterize-san intervened.”
“. . . . . .Hmm.”
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That’s right.
The reason Lapis and he could get engaged was due to Esterize’s support.
Esterize convinced Lapis’s family that Albero deserved a worthy fiancée. Lapis’s family readily agreed, thinking Albero was a good choice. As a result, all other marriage proposals were canceled.
Esterize was also the one who suggested Ashe become a concubine.
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“. . . . . .Well, maybe someday.”
“Fufu. Esterize-san is busy, so make it sooner.”
“Alright, alright. . . . . .”
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Esterize is working domestically as the Rushout Duke.
Due to their achievements, the Rushout family’s territory expanded even further. Rashild and Fugil were also granted territories and seem to have become lords.
While Rashild is learning alongside Esterize, Albero believes Fugil will undoubtedly become an excellent lord.
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“I’d like to visit Fugil-niisan’s place, if not my elder sister’s or Rashild’s.”
“Fufu, Albero. . . . . .You naturally call her ‘elder sister’. Have you noticed?”
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For some reason, Ashe looked delighted.
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“. . . . . .Well, she’s admirable. Not that I respect her, though.”
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Esterize is popular domestically as a female Duke.
Hero of the Demon Emperor War. Stories and novels featuring Esterize as the protagonist have become popular, and thanks to 『lover』 Empusa forcibly making her a fashion model, her name has now spread to other countries.
Rumor has it that hundreds of marriage proposals come in every day.
It seems Esterize herself has no intention of getting married at the moment.
Albero says, while closing his bag.
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“Do you think that silly prince can marry my sister?”
“Ah. . . . . .um, hmm? I think Wolve might be a better match than that prince.”
“. . . . . .I think so too.”
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Wolve has become the captain of the 『Peacemaker squad』.
He’s Esterize’s successor, but he’s very popular and seems to have many subordinates.
Even summoners from other countries seem to stay in the squad rather than returning to their homeland.
Thanks to this, he’s busy every day.
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Albero throws his bag.
Everything is ready, and all that’s left is to depart.
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“For now, let’s enjoy the vacation. We’ll attend my elder sister’s tea party when we return.”
“Yes, we have a long vacation starting tomorrow. . . . . .and also, in the Isavel territor. . . . . .”
“Right, he’s there.”
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Albero opens the window to let in the outside air.
A long vacation starts tomorrow. He will stay in the Isavel territory for about twenty days.
He takes a deep breath and looks up at the sky.
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“I wonder if Shin is doing alright. . . . . .”
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Shin Asgard.
Albero didn’t kill Shin Asgard.
She’s hiding in the Isavel territory to keep a promise with Queen.
“. . . . . .We should rest today and depart early in the morning.”
“Yes.”
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Ashe left the room.
He must still be feeling conflicted.
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“. . . . . .sigh.”
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Albero takes one more deep breath.