Chapter 381: Rain Storm – First part


    Its been about half a month since I became the Warden of the North.


    Finally, the greetings of the aristocrats were over. Instead, it was reced with day after day of mediating quarrels.


    It is impossible to solve everything at once.


    Still, we are working towards a solution little by little.


    That being said, there is a new obstacle in the reconstruction.


    A natural disaster in a time like this huh.


    I mutter so while looking out the window.


    It is raining heavily outside and the strong wind is blowing against the windows.


    A sturdy building like a nobles mansion would be fine but a hastily built shelter wont be able to endure something like this.


    Because I was told in advance that a heavy storm wasing, I told all the nobles to prioritize their citizens safety.


    With that being the case, many citizens were evacuated to the Zweig mansion. The other nobles mansions should be in a simr situation.


    Many have lost their homes due to the civil war and had to live in temporary houses but with a storm like this, those temporary houses wontst.


    Although I ept that there is nothing to be done about it, I couldnt help butin against nature here.


    Cant you do something about this with your power? Al-sama.


    Finne asked if I could do something about the storm.


    In response, I gave her a shrug.


    I would if I could. But its impossible to blow away such a big storm without being noticed. Even if its okay to be noticed, it would require a lot of power.


    Honestly saying, it just isnt worth the effort.


    Moreover, the damage has already been done.


    Since I already decided not to do anything about it, I have to stick with that decision to the end.


    Right.Im sorry.


    You dont have to apologize. I thought about it too after all. I was thinking if there is anyone who could do something about it you see.


    While letting out a loud sigh, I hit my cheeks with both hands.


    My thoughts are turning negative with the bad weather.


    Now I have no choice but to do what I can.


    Lets change the mood.


    While I was telling myself so, Sebas entered the room.


    Arnold-sama.


    What is it?


    A river that flows into the Zweig territory is likely to overflow, sir.


    Thats the worst.


    While saying so, I unfold the map I had prepared on the table.


    There is one big river flowing through the Zweig territory.


    If this river overflows inside the territory which is the center of the north, the north will be hit hard.


    I have to avoid that at all costs.


    Im going out. I have to prevent the flood at all costs.


    But how are you going to prevent it?


    We are going to reinforce the riverbank.


    Saying so, I put on the rain gear that was prepared in the room.


    To prevent the flood, I have to go out myself.


    I am leaving this ce to you, Finne. Take care of the evacuees for me.


    Y, yes! Please be careful!


    Its alright. I will just be looking at the ce after all. Call Char and Elna for me, Sebas.


    Yes, sir.


    Thus, the mansion suddenly became busy.


    Al! This is too dangerous!


    We cant leave this alone right? Its fine so lets go.


    I ordered the knights of the 3rd corp and the knights of Zweig house to prepare for departure.


    However, the wind is very strong due to the storm.


    Moreover, we will be approaching the river that is close to flooding.


    Its normal to say that it is dangerous. Especially for Elna who is the head of my escort.


    Al! Are you sane!?


    I am sane. Get ready.


    Char who waste to arrive is the first to question my sanity.


    While sighing at Char, I ordered her to prepare to go out.


    And you are okay with this despite being his escort!?


    Theres no way that I am okay with this right!? I am trying to stop him here!


    You have to force him to stay then!


    I cant possibly do that right!? If the Imperial knights forcibly confine an imperial prince, he will be theughing stocks of other countries you know!? You do it!


    Theres no way I can do that right!? His position as the Warden of the North is above all the northern aristocrats you know!!


    Behind me, they started to argue about how to confine me.


    Seriously, they are arguing about such a thing in this situation? Its not like we have time for that. These two really cant make the decision huh.


    Cut it out. If you dont want to, I can go alone you know?


    I, I didnt say that!


    Thats right! I was just worried.


    We cant do anything unless I go. Before worrying just do what we can first. Before your quarrel, the wellbeing of the citizen is more important right.


    ..I know that.


    You are letting him go!? Its suicide to approach the river in this situation you know!


    Whatever, just get ready! We cant persuade him anymore!


    As expected of my childhood friend.


    She knows me well.


    Marc and the 3rd corp that was standing by are also watching us with astounded expressions.


    Thinking that she wont be able to stop me, Char also let out a small sigh.


    Can you at least promise me that you wont do anything reckless?


    I cant.


    No way.


    You have two choices now you know? Believe in me, or not. Elna believes in me. What about you, Char?


    of course, I believe in you.


    Then lets go. This is much safer than during the civil war right.


    After I told her that, I walked over to Marc.


    I want to hear your opinion as a veteran knight. Do you think that it is safe for an unskilled guy like me to ride a horse on his own in weather like this?


    Even if Your Highness asks someone else, the answer would be no. But please rest assured. We will have a carriage ready for Your Highness. It is a custom-made one so it will do fine even on a muddy road.


    You sure prepared well huh?


    This is not the first time I have to deal with Your Highnesss recklessness after all.


    I guess so. When I am with you, it seems that I always have to deal with some kind of water disaster huh. Will you help me if I drown?


    Please dont make such a joke. Im not so confident that I can help Your Highness this time so please do behave yourself.


    After saying that, Marc shakes his head.


    While smiling bitterly at Marc, the knights of Zweig house finished their preparation.


    I understand the danger. Even so, as long as the north is in my hands, I will never overlook such danger to its people. Follow me. Lets do what we can.


    With that said, we left the Zweig mansion.