The next day, Foldente returned from King's Landing.

　According to Foldente, in response to the order from the King's Council to summon the Senate to testify, the leaders of the Senate had requested the date of the summoning to be postponed, citing ill health due to old age.
　The senate has been insisting on the order, and the deadline for the testimony set by the assembly is fast approaching, he said.
'So. I heard that the ringleaders of the Senate are desperately trying to get a meeting with you," he said.
All those men for me?
Yeah, yeah. Well, I'm sure he's hoping that this will all be forgotten and that he's already approached Quinn's company in secret with a lot of money and goods to mediate this. Hey.
　As he says this, Foldente chuckles.
'So, what's up with Quinn?'
Oh, you're just guessing. I said no right away and kicked him out. But he was so stubborn and persistent that Lil Pop had to physically remove him from the store.
　Foldente seemed to have seen the scene in person and continued to laugh at the memory.
　I let out a sigh of relief as I listened to what Foldente had to say.
　I've been worried that the Quinn Chamber of Commerce is harassing me... that's what I was thinking, but if the Senate ringleaders think the Quinn Chamber of Commerce is the only way to contact me, I won't have to worry about it for the time being.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that the people who are preparing to leave the city are also preparing to leave the city after hearing about our safe return to Liberty Combe.
　With this, the only unit that came out to the capital for us this time should be Lil Pop's unit that continues to protect the Quinn Trading Company.

　In addition, I heard that Geltor's actions, the unauthorized entry of the magic ship into the capital and the invasion of the capital by armed troops conducted by Liberty Combe of the frontier city, as well as Geltor's actions this time, will be punished in some way at a later date.
　However, this is expected to be done after the Senate's decision on the ringleaders is finalized.
　It seems that the king's capital has been aware of the outrageous behavior of some of the Senate leaders and has been awkward about it for a long time, and they are planning to use this incident to wipe out the troubled former nobles of the Senate.
　It seems that he has decided to focus on that first.
''Well, I'm sure it won't get rid of the crime, but I'm sure the punishment will be quite light.
　Foldente chuckled as he said that.

　When the report from Foldente was settled, I discussed the matter of the example with Foldente.
It's a good idea to have the former direct control of the Greed family....
　While staring at the map I've unfolded of the area around the royal capital, Foldente is nodding his head with a humph.
　I'm not going to be able to get to the bottom of it," he said, pointing to a corner of the map in front of Foldente.
It's a good idea to buy this worthless land under former direct control from the Central Frontier Bureau, which manages it, and turn it into a landing place for new magic ships.
　Foldente listened to my words in silence for a while, and then, with a pop, he clapped his hands.
Okay, I've got a good idea. Can you just let me handle this one for now?
Yes, I'm going to, but what are you going to do, Foldente?
Well if it works, it will work, and it will work.
　After saying that, Foldente chuckled and left for the royal capital again.

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　As Foldente headed to the royal capital, I looked at the map of the frontier city of Liberty Combe that hung on the wall.
　So far, there is no direct approach to the frontier city of Liberty Combe from King's Landing.
　I have asked Foldente to carry out espionage in the capital so that I can always get the latest information from the other side, but the opponent is that capital.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.
　You can't afford to neglect your preparations as a lord to be able to deal with whatever is said.
　You can't afford to do anything that would cause trouble for everyone living in this city.
　My thoughts were growing stronger once again.

　As I was thinking about this, Erdena and Unja invited me out for a walk.
You're in a hot spring and you're staying in your temporary office too long,
''Yes, since we're here, let's take a break from it for a bit.
　The two of them forcibly dragged me halfway to the garden at the back of the mansion.
　Since the perimeter of the mansion is still guarded by Nirmana and the others, we can't go out of the mansion, so it seems that this is where we're going.
　Nevertheless, although the garden of this mansion is small, it's very comfortable because it's green and well-kept.
　In that corner, we spread out the lunch that Erdena and Unja had prepared for us.
　Besides us, Korok and Tiree, Aura and Ela also came with us.
　Korok pointed to a corner of the spread out bento and said
The vegetables in this sandwich were shredded by Korok!
　He smiled and offered me that sandwich.
　Then.
There's one in there, the egg cooker, and Sister Aura did a great job.
　Ela told her with a smile.
　At Ela's words, Aura became shy and depressed.
　I looked at Korok and Aura in turn as I looked at them.
Thank you both. I'll have some soon.
　As he said this, he popped the sandwich into his mouth.
'Yeah, it's good,'
　When I said that, Korok and Aura, as well as Ela and Tiree, smiled as well.
　Erdena and Unna were also watching the scene with smiles.
''........Now, there's some tea, let's all have it.''
　Taking Erdena's words as a cue, everyone reached for their lunch at once.

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　Thanks to Erdena and Unya, I was well refreshed, and I decided to rest early that day, dealing only with the hurried circulars that came around from Vibrina.

　After confirming that Korok and Tiree, who were sleeping together, had fallen asleep, Erdena and I moved into the adjoining living room.
　We kissed each other as we sat down together on the large couch in the living room.
　I've been very busy since the incident in the capital, and that's why I haven't been able to spend time with my wife, Erdena, like this.
I'm glad you're okay.
　Eldena strokes my cheek repeatedly with both hands as she says that.
　I held Eldena in my arms as well.
　I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to find out what's going on, but I'm sure I'll be able to find out.

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　Early the next morning.
You two better get up now, or Koroks are going to wake up.
　Wunya's voice echoed in the still dimly lit living room.
　I woke up to that voice, which was small but came through well, and I got up in a hurry.

　It seemed that Erdena and I, who had sought each other out so many times last night, had just fallen asleep.

　As soon as I woke up, Erdena also jumped up in a panic and put on the clothes she had left on the floor.
　As for Una, she seems to be paying attention to us, and after calling out to the room, she retreats to the other side of the door.
　From the other side of such a door.
Uh-nya, are mommy and daddy over there?
He's just running some errands. Please wait a little longer.
　I could hear such an exchange between Korok and Unya.
　If it wasn't for Unya's tactfulness, it could have been a terrible thing.
　Me and Erdena put on our clothes in a great hurry.