Class change tests are over and today is a long break .
　I was going to have a good night out with Hermann and Frank today. ......
　But last night a telepathic conversation with Sherry forced me to make a last minute change of plans.

Thanks for the test. How'd you two do?

(Let's see, ...... was probably about the same as the last one.)

(I'm confident I did better than last time.)

(Oh, that's good to hear. It looks like the fourth year will be in the same class as you two.)
　I hope they keep up the good work and stay together until graduation. ...... Well, don't worry about it .
　We're both hard workers.

Not too far off from first place. Did you get a perfect score this time?

(I don't know.)　(I'm sure you've got at least one of them wrong.
　I think there's at least one careless mistake. Yeah.

(There's room for that statement: ......)

(Really?)

Well, okay. Anyway, we both want to go away for a couple of months starting tomorrow, okay?

Two months from tomorrow?　Where?　(What do you do?)
　What are you going to do with all those long vacations?

I don't know where. Ask your father tomorrow. We're going to see Leo's estate.

(Domain?　(Oh, the territory or ......)
　You know, I was a nobleman.
　I was supposed to take over the estate when I was ten.
　I'm 11 now.

Your lordship?　That sounds interesting. Of course I'll be there. (I'm not busy).

Well, I guess I'm not busy either.
　I guess we should apologize to Frank and the others and have the party after the results are in.

All right. Okay, I'll see you tomorrow at the castle.

All right. Okay, I'll see you tomorrow.

I'll see you tomorrow. I'll see you tomorrow.

Yes. (See you tomorrow~)


　After that telepathic exchange, Leena and I are on our way to the castle.
　Belle explained the situation and said she's taking a two-month break.

　She worked as a maid all along with me.
　Two months off is hardly ever enough time.
　She's probably back at the orphanage right now.

It's been a long time since Leo and I rode in a carriage together. We haven't seen your house since we decided to go see it for the first time.

'Was it?　That was nostalgic. How many years have passed since then?　I had just started primary school, so that was about three years ago, right?
　You were on your way to the castle when it happened.

Was it that long ago?

Yeah. Oh, hey, remember what we agreed to do?

Promise?　Did I promise you something?

Did you forget?　Look, I promised to take Leena home.
　As I recall, you promised Leena that you would cheer her up after she couldn't go home.

...... we made such a promise. You remembered that?

Of course. I'll take you there for sure.
　I have to keep my word.
　Besides, I'd like to see where Leena's home is.

Thank you. We'll see about that.
　Leena smiled at that and smiled at me.

"Yeah, I was hoping. Oh, yeah. Let's go when you graduate from primary school. If you graduate with an S-glass, you won't have to take the test for magic school. Let's get out there.


　I think I've been off for like six months.
　We can use the transference to get home, and it'll be okay.

"Huh?　So soon?　How?

We'll figure that out. But first, I gotta finish my S-game.
　If you don't graduate in S class, you have six months to study for the exam.

Right. Okay. I'll study hard.


　Then we arrived at the castle and were ushered into the Emperor's room for the first time in a long time.
　Today Elise was in the room.
It's good to see you. How are you?

Yes. I've been fine.
　The emperor is looking good.

That's good to hear. And how is little Rihanna?

Yes. I've been fine, too.

Okay. All right, let's get down to business. First, the territory to give you, Leo. It's been tough to find a claim worthy of Leo's achievement. I planned to give it to Leo when he was ten years old, but it ended up being today.
　Was that so? Well, it's hard to secure a territory that you can suddenly give to the Viscount.

Is that so? So, where is my realm?

Ah, it's located on the southwest side of the Empire. Ah, it's located on the southwest side of the empire, right at the transit point between Baudelaire in the south and Philibert in the west and the imperial capital, one of the most commercial cities of the empire. It's a city of commerce, a city of commerce for the Empire.
　I heard that you'll be given an even more amazing territory than I thought.

Can we really get such an amazing place?

Yes, though it's a bit small for a viscount's domain in return.
　You picked a good quality place for a small space.

Is that right. So that makes sense.
　Even though it's big, I don't think I can manage it, so I'd rather do that.

And I'll leave it to you, Leo, to decide whether or not you want to tamper with the territory. If we don't do anything, I'm sure there's a lot of money coming to you over there, Leo.
　Unemployment Income: .......

'I see . Honestly, ...... I'm not hurting for money and ......
　I get a ridiculous amount of money every month from Elsie's store.
　And since I live in a dormitory, I don't get to spend it. .......

Now that you mention it, I heard you took over Fermor and Company. You're right, you have more money than you can handle. Then you're not afraid to make a mistake, so have at it.
　We're not hijacking you!
　I've been doing a lot of things, and before you know it, the top has just changed.

　Try something: .......
　Well, let's see what we can do in two months.
'Yes, I'll ...... understand. I'll figure out what to do when I get over there.

Yeah, I'm counting on it. Tell me what you did later.

Okay. Look forward to it.

Oh, and the name of the fiefdom, you can do what you like. But the name of the estate will be your family name, Leo. Mladin is my current name, by the way.
　The name of the estate?
　What do I do: .......

'Is that the name of the territory?　You don't mind if it's the same as before, do you?

Yeah.

Mirdine then, please.

Are you sure?　That's going to be your family name for the rest of your life, you know?

''Oh, that's true too: ....... But if we suddenly changed the name of the city, the lords would get confused . Besides, I thought Muldin would be cool.
　Leonce Muldeen ...... Well, it's all right .

"Yeah. Well, I hope you're okay with it, Leo. I'll send you the proper paperwork to sign later.

I understand.

We just need to go to ...... and take care of our daughter for two months, okay?


　Oh, right. I was the princess's bodyguard as well.

Okay. I'll protect you, no matter what.
　As a man, you have to swear to this.
　I'll defend you, no matter what the dragons are up against.

Well, that's good to hear. Well, we're in a safe place, so I don't think we need to worry about that. Oh, hey, I need to give you this. Here's some detailed information about your territory. Take a look at it before you arrive at your estate.
　And then the emperor handed me a thick stack of papers.
　Yeah, just what I needed to kill some time on the road.

Okay. Okay, I'll go now.

''Yeah, you can work hard at managing the territory, but since it's your day off, go and enjoy it.

I understand.

Shelia can't rely on you too much, Leo.

Okay, okay.
　You can count on me, okay?

I'll be back in two months to give you a good report.

Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. Then get going.

　Then I said goodbye to the emperor and was walking through the castle when a man came walking in front of me.
"Ah, Leo-kun. Long time no see. You're a bit older now, aren't you?　You've come to claim the estate, haven't you?

Yeah, that's right. I'm just going to be there.

Well, we won't be seeing you again for a while. I'm going to miss you.
　While talking about it, my uncle hugged me.

　Huh?　Was your uncle such a character?
　Just as I was thinking this, my uncle whispered in my ear.
"Now you've got a lot of enemies. Be on your guard for the next two months.

"Huh?
　I couldn't react because it was so sudden, all I could do was make weird noises.

"Oops, I shouldn't have done that. I have to get to the emperor now. Well, you and Rihanna have a good time, Princess.

Yes?

I'll see you later.
　Pops never bothered to talk to me, but I talked to him and he left.

　Do I have a lot of enemies?　Can't we let our guard down for two months?
　I'm about to go to the territory and I'm too scared.
　I'm not going to go after all: .......

　Well, that's not going to happen. .......
Let's head out anyway.

　What happens from here on out can be found at ...... Yeah, I'll see what I can do then.
　I'm sure he'll figure it out.
　I've decided to escape from reality.