She was around 40 years old. Her figure was not particularly good or bad.
She was one of the commoners who lived in the corner of the city where Garberaās mansion was located. She was loved by the people in the city as a friendly and affluent person, but that was not all of it.
She was just a woman that one can find anywhere in this world.
However, such a normal woman was one of the most important people for Signiz.
He would even exchange his own life if it was for her sake.
āYouā¦ How?ā
Signiz leaked a surprised voice.
Seeing such expression on Signizās face, Roberto shook his head as if he was amazed.
āAre you actually a moron? Iāve been associating with you for years you know? Thereās not much of possibility of you betraying Earl Salzberg, if it is not because of that, no?ā
Saying that Roberto gulped down the alcohol once again.
In fact, Signiz was someone who didnāt care about wealth and fame.
Although it was not like he didnāt have any desire, he was definitely not greedy enough to easily betray someone.
Gold, women, power, and prestige.
Such various temptations that caused many men to stray from the right path had no effect on Signiz who had steel like self-control.
It can be said that Signizās only weakness was Elmeda.
āI as well, shouldāve noticed what Baron Mikoshiba thought at that timeā¦ā
āAt that timeā¦ After the first battle was over. The offensive was slightly weakenedā¦ā
When Roberto points that out, Signiz also realized immediately.
It was certain that they felt such incongruity in the movement of Mikoshiba army.
But it was only a faint sense of discomfort.
It was something that frontline fighter should feel slightly in war.
āAfter all, weāre just convenient toolsā¦ While we might notice that manās aim, in the end, we could not prevent his move.ā
āRobertoā¦ā
Roberto shrugged his shoulders with a self-torturing expression while Signiz didnāt have any words to reply with.
Had Earl Salzberg given them full command during the war, the situation might be different.
No, it surely would change, if they could understand the surrounding a little bit more by being in command.
Since they would surely not advance knowing that a trap was set in front of their eyes.
However, they didnāt have the right to decide during the war.
āWell, forget it. Nothing will change even if we talk about that nowā¦ So, howis Elmeda doing now?ā
Toward Robertoās question, Signiz opened his mouth heavily while showing a bitter smile.
āSheās in this castle.ā
āDid they bring her in as a hostage?ā
That was an unnecessary question at this late of the hour.
Elmeda was just a chain that could be used to tame a beast called Signiz Garbera.
In fact, Baron Garbera had used Elmeda to seal Signiz movement for many years.
However, what Roberto heard next from Signiz exceeded even his expectation.
āNoā¦ She is working as a maid to Baron Mikoshibaā¦ I heard it was her own free wish to do soā¦ā
Roberto lifted his eyebrows hearing such words from Signiz.
āHouā¦ That isā¦ā
Hearing Signiz words, Roberto finally understand what Elmeda had thought.
(I never thought she was capable of thisā¦ That Elmedaā¦)
For Elmeda who had never married anyone, Signiz was like a son to her.
Although they didnāt have any blood connection, their familial relationship was real.
Except for his deceased grandfather, she was Signiz only ally in the Baron Garbera household.
To think Elmeda served Baron Mikoshiba by her own free will.
(She acknowledges him to be Signizās masterā¦ And to erase Signizās wariness, she served him willingly as a maidā¦ She sure has some nerveā¦ What a formidable old ladyā¦)
Elmeda had strong dissatisfaction towards the current Baron Garbera.
The heir was a stupid man with a legal wife that love to spend a lot of money.
But the Baron never tried to solve the problem
Although they both never show it publicly, Roberto could sympathize with Elmeda who thought that Signiz should be the one who inherited the Garbera household.
That thought was natural.
Even when comparing with the Rozeria Knights, Signiz military prowess was extraordinary.
He also had the capability of directing the soldiers.
Had he been able to go to the royal capital, he would be able to distinguish himself within the Royal order.
If only he could have such an opportunity. It wouldnāt even be a dream for him to be Rozeria Kingdomās General just like Elena Steiner.
Such a man was stuck in the border for a long time.
Being looked down by his own family, he only worked for the good of Baron Garberaās household, without gaining any reward.
As a mother, she mustāve been felt annoyed.
(For Elmedaā¦ This war would be a once in a lifetime chanceā¦)
She was not staying with Mikshiba as a hostage but as a maid, showing a strong positive support.
That was the value of Elmeda. She wouldnāt be able to move this quickly if she didnāt understand Signizās future from now on.
Elmedaās aim was only one.
(Her aim was to make opportunity for Signiz to stand at the top. Looking at Baron Mikoshiba standpoint, that is indeed not badā¦ It also a chance for him to get Signizās allegiance.)
To be honest, Roberto was not even sure how far Mikoshiba Ryouma had aimed.
Would he pull his soldiers back to Wortenia peninsula? And could he perform an effective governance over the northern Rozeria after he conquered the ten noble households?
And there was also another questionā¦ What was the question?
However, at least he knew that Mikoshiba Ryouma was looking for a talented people.
(Otherwise, I cannot understand why I got this kind of good treatmentā¦)
Signizās wariness was already considerably low.
Although no one knows without further observation, at least the harassment and abuse like Baron Garbera household wonāt happen to him anymore.
And as long there was no friend interference, Signiz should be able to show his full power.
(She bet her life for the sake of her sonās future eh?ā¦ How enviableā¦)
Looking at Roberto who sighed deeply, Signiz called him out doubtfully.
āRoberto?ā
āYouā¦ You sure have a good motherā¦ā
It was heartfelt words toward his friend who had a treasure which he never had.
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