Chapter 95

Translated by SoundDestiny Edited by Zil

“Would you like me to explain in detail in the house? This way, please.”

Raidorl was welcomed by Brad into the house where the Countess Calcifer once lived.

He was escorted into the house by Darren and a few soldiers and shown into a reception room.

“Please, take a seat.”

“………”

Brad entered the room accompanied by one of his guards and offered the sofa to Raidorl.

Raidorl looked at Brad warily, but did as he was asked.

“Now, ……, where shall I begin?”

As Raidorl sat down, Brad took a seat on the sofa opposite him and opened his mouth.

“First of all, let me give you an account of the present state of affairs in this town. As you may have already heard, the Countess Calcifer, who ruled the town, died by this hand, Brad Calcifer. Similarly, the Kyrgyz barons and the Kubertos barons have already died out.”

“…… Is there any way to prove this?　I would like to see your father’s body.”

Darren, who is standing guard behind Raidorl asked.

Brad covers his face with his hands, as if he’s troubled by a legitimate request.

“Yes, of course we should, but……their bodies are a sight to behold. Are you sure you’re ready to inspect?”

“…….You’re not faking his death, are you?”

“No, of course not!　We have all the bodies of the three heads of the family in our possession, so of course, you can examine them. My father’s body is relatively intact.”

“…… that would be good.”

The clownish tone of Brad’s voice made the serious Darren frown in obvious disgust. However, he did not complain about the situation and just stared at him with narrowed eyes.

When he was sure that they were finished, Raidorl asked Brad what was bothering him.

“So, I know that the three families were all destroyed together, but what about your position? I see you took the name of the Ilkas family……?”

The Viscountesses of Ilkas, like the Earls of Arbeil, are a noble family who were driven to extinction by their continuous fighting without surrendering to the Empire.

How is it that Brad, who is supposed to be the legitimate son of Count Calcifer, is taking the name of Ilkas?

“It’s very simple. I married a daughter of the Ilkas family.”

“Mukoyoshi?”

(TL:Simple is, marry the girl and take her’s family name instead of yours)

Raidorl’s question was answered by Brad in a casual tone.

“My wife is Angelica Ilkas, daughter of the Ilkas family. She was originally my fiancée, so it should come as no surprise that we are married.”

“But why should you, the next head of the family, take up the Ilkas name? What else could be the purpose?”

“No, no, it’s not so different to be a son-in-law to a family that has already died, or to inherit a family that is about to die.　Angelica refused to give up the restoration of Ilkas, so the only way to persuade her was to take up her family name.”

“Hmmmmm”

Raidorl snickered at Brad’s argument.

No matter how many falsehoods he makes, the aim of the clown in front of him is obvious.

“So you’re saying that because you’re from the House of Ilkas, you had nothing to do with Count Calcifer’s betrayal?”

It’s a good move – Raidorl sighed in disgust.

Considering the prestige of the Ilkas family, who resisted the empire without yielding to it until the end, it would be impossible to ignore Brad.

He may even have destroyed his own family, the Counts of Calcifer, in order to claim that he was already irrelevant.

“Furthermore, if he defeats Kyrgyzstan and Kubertos, he will be praised instead of being blamed. He’s a great plotter, isn’t he?”

When it comes to trustworthiness, Brad Ilkas is clearly untrustworthy. But that doesn’t mean he should be dismissed.

“….. Brad Ilkas. Are you on my side?”

“Of course, the Ilkas are loyal subjects of the House of Zain.”

“…………”

Raidorl wanted to say that he didn’t mean that way, but he quickly stopped.

He doesn’t know how much he  can trust this man’s word.

If he takes his word for it that he’s on his side here, he could easily change his mind when the time comes.

“…Well, I’m content with the answer. Do you intend to surrender the territory of the three families?”

“Yes, the lands of the nobles were originally entrusted to them by the royal family. When a family has been erased, it is only right to give it back to the Crown. But if you could just restore the Ilkas family and give us a new estate, we would be grateful.”

“I will advise my brother. I’m sure the loyalty of the Ilkas will be well received. By the way, can I talk to your wife, Angelica Ilkas?”

Even Raidorl has heard rumours of Angelica Ilkas, the Slaughter Princess, a rare female knight.

If possible, he would like to find out what her feelings are towards the royal family and towards Raidorl.

“Of course, my wife would also like to see His Royal Highness. Rather, the head of the Ilkas family is my wife, she has to say hello properly.”

“Then why didn’t you bring her here? Is she injured?”

Given the circumstances of the fall of the Ilkas family, it is unlikely that Angelica will be unharmed.

Or maybe she’s injured and can’t move. That’s what Raidorl imagined, but Brad shrugs, his lips hanging like a crescent moon.

“No, no, no, my wife said she was going to say hello to an old friend first…….”

— and just as Brad is about to say more, a roar comes from outside the house.

The sound of destruction, clearly indicative of a battle, immediately brings Raidorl to his feet.

“What the hell is …… going on?”

“My wife is a bit of an extremist, I hope she doesn’t get into any trouble…….”

Brad shook his head somberly, but there was a certain amusement in his eyes.

Raidorl clicked his tongue and ran out of the room with Darren in tow.

Tq to ginsan17 for informing me of the missing chapter

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