Your Majesty is Annoying!

ear that Medea was interested in their lands and affairs.

Indeed, Baron Hestia’s estate was all swamp and rough mountain ranges, so the Imperial family had nothing to gain.

“I am deeply indebted to Her Majesty, the Empress’s grace.….”

Ian, dressed in Seira, spoke with great admiration.

Other neighboring aristocrats bordering their lands acted complicit and harboured intentions to steal pieces of their territory.
They had not dared to expect such assistance.
Ian had to ask the capital for aid every breeding season of beasts.
He was deeply thankful for the Empress’s interest.

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“Well, speaking of which…I recommended Sir Ian to the Emperor.
I couldn’t let such a talented swordsman rot in the countryside.”

“What?”

Now Seira’s eyes were huge with dreams of going to the capital, becoming a knight while switching identities with her brother.

Gerrard grinned.

“It just so happens that the Empress is interested in you…….
It’s a great opportunity.
Your Majesty has already asked me to bring you, so you shouldn’t refuse.
We will leave a good steward on the estate so that you can go up to the capital.”

The good custodian referred to Ian disguised as Seira and supervising the estate.

Seira turned to Ian in bewilderment.
She had masqueraded as her brother to save Ian’s life, but somehow the situation became huge.
She was in disbelief that he talked to the Emperor about her.
If something went wrong, her whole house would be humiliated.

Seira about to quickly confess, but Ian grabbed Seira’s arm.

“It’s a good…… opportunity.
Brother.”

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Facing Ian’s determined eyes made Seira speechless.
Ian held Seira’s gaze and shook his head almost imperceptibly.

Even to Ian, Seira’s skills were outstanding.
It was completely unjust that she couldn’t be a knight just because she was a woman.

“But…….”

“The Empress has shown interest in our humble estate.… and the gangs working with uncle would dare not pay attention to this place again.
So go up to the capital with confidence and peace of mind.”

Ian knew what Seira was worried about, but he wanted to open the way for her.
Even if he was a helpless brother in many aspects, the least he could do for her was let her borrow his name.

“When will you be returning to the capital?”

Ian asked on behalf of a hesitant Seira.
Gerrard smiled cheerfully and replied,

“We’ll leave as soon as the wizard’s study is complete.
Do look forward to it! If there’s something to be found in your mountain range, wouldn’t it be fun to talk about? Ahahaha!”

Gerrard laughed at the Empress’s ridiculous imagination, utterly clueless.
Who could have suspected a high-value mana stone mine would be under-earthed?

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