1171 - - 31-38 The founder's story
"It is said that about 300 years ago, the first emperor of the Shoro Kingdom parted from the Kingdom of Dinar and stood on the shores of Lake Tosmo.
The Empress quietly recounts the history of her kingdom.
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What did the young emperor think when he and the empress saw the wide open spaces?
He said, "There is something we must do first.
It was not to build a castle or a town.
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The first step is to make a field where crops can grow. Until that is done, he told his apprentice to live in a shack.
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The Empress looked at him as if she were staring off into the distance.
"For the next ten years, the emperor himself tilled the land, dug wells, drew water, planted wheat, cultivated vegetables, grew trees and flowers, and built the foundation of the country.
It was during the reign of the third emperor that the palace was built.
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"Until then, they lived in houses not much different from those of ordinary people.
Although this was probably an exaggeration, I could still sense that the founders of the Shoro Empire had made extraordinary efforts to establish their nation.
"Let me go back to the story. ......Those 10 years were so hard that the emperor asked the empress, "Why don't you go back to your parents' home? >>The emperor asked the empress, <
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The emperor broke off, smiling and looking at Elsa and Jin in turn.
"In the Shoro Kingdom, it is said that the bride should consider her place of marriage as her home."
"......"
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"So, Jin-kun, please be considerate of Erza, okay?"
"Yes, I understand."
Jin understood why Erza had not yet returned to her parents' house.
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"...... Finally, because of this, the Imperial coat of arms has the same three crossed swords (Dreischwerdt) as the original family, which was divided at that time, but our country's coat of arms has
The Empress concluded her speech.
"Thank you very much."
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Jin and Elsa bowed their heads.
"Now, enough of the formalities, Jin, thank you for the commemorative medal you gave me yesterday. It's beautiful.
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"Thank you."
This time, Jin decided to make it a commemorative gift with an emphasis on added value, so that the recipient would not be limited in whom he would give it to.
"I'll give you the magic tools next time."
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"Yes, I'm looking forward to it. But what is the next time?
The emperor smiled mischievously.
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The emperor looked at Jin with a smile as she hurriedly explained. And then..,
"I was joking. So don't stare at me like that, Erza.
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She said, "I was just joking.
Erza was as flustered as Jin.
"Uh, uh, I didn't mean it like that."
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It was such a friendly luncheon.
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* * * *
...... is over, isn't it?
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"Yeah, I'm done."
Erza is sitting next to Jin with a satisfied smile on her face.
The two have just returned to Reuthert's house.
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They are sitting on the sofa, relaxing for the moment.
"I've never heard about the founder before.
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"It was the first time for me, too, about half of it.
It must be a story passed down in the imperial household, so it is not surprising that Erza has never heard of it.
"But your mother-in-law told you about it, didn't she?"
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"But that's just to say that you should think of your wife's place as your home.
Is that so?
"Is that so? But I was happy to meet your mother today.
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I'm sure you were. Thank you, Your Majesty. ......The origin of barley, then... ......"
It was quite a profound story, Jin thinks.
In Japan, there is a story of Emperor Nintoku who exempted people from taxes for a few years because he was worried about the lack of smoke coming from their houses.
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Also, Jin thinks that he has heard stories about princes who go to explore new lands.
"...... future,home."
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"What?"
Jin hears Erza's muttered words, and he turns his head to listen.
"The place where I marry is my future home. That's what I think."
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"Elsa ......"
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"Right now, Kunlun Island, Horai Island, and Kaina Village are my second, third, and fourth homes. But where I should be is next to you."
Erza buried her face in Jin's chest. Jin gently embraced her.
The two of them were now contented, feeling each other's body heat.
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August 28th.
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August 28th. August is almost over.
Jin thinks that the morning and evening breezes have begun to blow somewhat cooler.
"Tomorrow is the Kingdom of Klein.
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Then, I should go to the village of Kaina, Jin thought.
He prepared for the day. Due to the time difference, it should be almost noon in the village of Kaina.
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"If we fly now, it will be just noon.
Jin and Erza headed for the rooftop.
There, Edgar and Reiko were waiting for them, ready to launch Conlon 3.
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"Thanks for your hard work. Shall we go?
"Yes, sir."
Once again, Edgar is the pilot, and the Conlon 3 slowly ascends.
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After gaining sufficient altitude, the aircraft leveled off. The altitude of about 6,000 meters is above the clouds.
With a sea of clouds below and a speed of 600 km/h, the plane arrives at the village of Kaina in about an hour and a half.
We land in the square in front of Nido Castle.
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Butlers B and C, who work at Nido Castle, and Golem Maid 101, a group of five-colored golem maids, greeted us.
It's already cooler here.
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Compared to Reuthert, the village of Kaina is at a higher altitude and latitude, and we could already feel signs of autumn.
"Let's go to Hannah's first, shall we?
"Yes."
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We had to make sure that we had a clear plan for the trip after that.
Jin, Elsa, Reiko and Edgar went to Martha's house together.
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"Oh, onee-chan, onee-chan!"
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