Chapter 376: Each of their role


    First of all, congrattions on your appointment as the Warden of the North, Al-sama.


    Ahh, thanks. I feel like there are a lot of extras tagging along with the position though.


    Finne congratted me with a pure smile.


    On the other hand, I replied while ncing sideways at Elna.


    What. Are you saying that I and Lizelotte-sama are unnecessary here? You should cry and be thankful for our presence instead you know.


    The strongest general of the Empire and the heir of the Brave house together is excessive. With that much force concentrated in the north, its clear that I am being tested. I have to work hard and show my loyalty to Father. Otherwise, the nobles in the capital will start making noise. In other words, I cant rx here anymore.


    That is quite terrible. For Arnold-sama alone that is.


    Exactly. I thought that I would only be helping with the reconstruction of the north.but now I have to manage the logistical support for both the reconstruction and the Dominion invasion.


    I originally nned to gradually reconstruct the north.


    It will take time for this ce to recover. However, if I have to provide logistical support for the invasion as well, there is a need for me to go the extra mile.


    <em>knock knock</em>


    The door to the room was knocked when I was holding my head at the troublesome task at hand.


    After I gave my permission, Char entered the room.


    Excuse me.


    You came, Char. Let me introduce you, This is Elna von Amsberg, Captain of the Third Imperial Knight Corp, and this is Finne von Kleinert, the Emperors messenger. I was appointed the Warden of the North. These two will be staying here to act as my escort and assistant.


    Ive heard many rumors about the prodigy of the Brave house and the u Mowe. I am Charlotte von Lowenstein.


    It is nice to meet you. Ive heard rumors about you too. The new Thunder God of the North. It seems that you have made many achievements in the previous war huh.


    Nice to meet you, Charlotte-san. I was intending to visit youter. Leo-sama has talked to His Majesty and His Majesty has given his permission for you to inherit the title of Marquis Zweig. Please refer to yourself as Marchioness Zweig from now on.


    Is that true!? Thank you very much!


    Char smiled happily in response to Finnes words.


    The title of Duke Lowenstein was taken over by the Dukes son. Due to his illness, I am still worried but if he can act as a bridge to the next generation then it should be fine.


    With this the nobles of the north are united.


    Nothing will start if they are not united after all.


    It is all thanks to Your Highness. You have my gratitude.


    Stop it. Just act the same as usual. Before being my vassal, you are my friend right.


    That is.with Your Highness as the Warden of the North, Your Highness has to stand above every noble of the north. I can not show that to them unless I change my way to address Your Highness.


    You told me that you wont judge me by my title right? A title doesnt change a person. I am still the same person who refused to get out of bed for the past few days, no?


    Hee? So you were living such a self-deprecating life huh.


    See. Elna never changed her attitude toward me. Thats one of her few good points. You should try to be like her.


    I have a lot of good points alright!? Dont say it like that!


    Elna replies and Finne soothes her.


    Seeing that Charughs at the scene.


    She now knows that it is fine to act the same as before.


    Then..I will be in your care. Al.


    Yeah, I will be in your care too.


    She once told me that she will call me Al once I paid back my debt.


    She never once called me that before.


    It seems that Char will also be able to take a new step from here.


    Despite her hate for the Imperial Family, she recognized me as her friend after all.


    Well then, lets get to work. Sebas, we are going to write some letters.


    Understood, sir. I shall prepare for it immediately.


    Char. Write a letter to each noble of the north on my behalf. Tell them that I have been appointed as the Warden of the North and that I will devote all my effort into the reconstruction.


    Okay.


    Finne, Elna. Can I borrow your names?


    Fine, do as you pleased.


    I do not mind but..what are you going to use it for?


    The eastern side of the north was the base of the rebels. The nobles there lost their territory and received grave wounds. They need special care. So I want you to write letters to them directly. The name of the Brave house and the u Mowe wille into handy.


    When I finished exining so, Sebas came back.


    He holds a lot of paper in his hands.


    Char took most of them and left the room saying that she will be working in her room.


    Her enthusiasm really helped.


    You sure got along well huh? Calling each other using nicknames already.


    Amazing right? I made friends with the granddaughter of Marquis Zweig and Duke Lowenstein. Im starting to get scared of my overflowing charm now.


    As expected of Al-sama!


    Well, I guess so. Among the current members of the Imperial Family, I think Al is the only one who can pull it off after all.


    The north has a deep dislike toward the Imperial Family.


    Among them, Duke Lowenstein was the one who hated us the most while the one who suffered the most was Marquis Zweig.


    Char admired both of her grandfathers and one of them was involved in a conflict with the Imperial Family while one of them died due to the harsh burden the Imperial Family shoved onto him.


    She will surely hold a grudge against the Imperial Family her entire life.


    Still, she recognized me as her friend.


    This achievement alone is what I am proud of.


    Char is the pir that will support the north in the future. I amying down the foundation for that purpose. The reason why I took the trouble of entrusting the reconstruction to her even while her position was still a temporary one was because of that, Father also thinks the same. We will get busy from now on. I will be counting on you two okay?


    Please leave it to me. Even with my limited ability, I will give it my all.


    I will do what I can too.


    If thats the case then I have something that I want your help with right away.


    I handed a piece of paper to Elna.


    Its a nk piece of paper.


    Suspicion floated on Elnas face.


    What is this?


    I want you to find out the routes and necessary forces to capture the Dominion.


    I think that the quickest way would be to send me and Lizelotte-sama straight to the Dominion though?


    I am counting on you to find other forces besides that. Finne, go and help Elna.


    Yes.


    The two left the room while discussing the task they were entrusted with.


    Now, all that remains is Sebas.


    I took out a piece of paper and wrote a letter.


    The recipient is not the nobles of the north.


    This would surely be too much for Lize-aneueand more importantly, that personswork will be useful.


    Will he ept it, sir? He is a busy person after all.


    He wille. With that said, it would help if he can bring the knights of the East with him. Lize-aneue wont be able to bring that many of her men up north anyway. We cant thin the defense of the east border after all. With that being the case, we would end up needing the army of the north for the invasion. I want to avoid that. Also, with just one word from him, the entire nobles of the east will unite. There is no noble of the east that doesnt owe him after all.


    If its a request from me, it should be easy for him to set out.


    The only problem left is his rtionship with Lize-aneue though


    Well, it should be fine. I will be able to call him my brother-inw soon anyway.


    With that said, I write to the Duke of the East.


    A letter to Duke Reinfeld.