One afternoon, about a month after Mikoshiba Ryoma defeated the Count of Salzberg and took control of the entire northern area of Roselia.
　There is almost no wind, and thanks to the soft sunshine, the air outside remains moderately warm.
　It's a perfect day to be out and about.
　Many commoners, who don't have a good raincoat, tend to do their business on a nice day like this instead of going out in the rain.
　In fact, the main streets of the city are more crowded than usual.
　And if you are lucky enough to live in a house with a bit of a garden, it's a peaceful day when you can read or enjoy a cup of tea surrounded by the trees.
　But, alas, the ruler of the citadel of Iphiroth has never been able to find such peace of mind.
''Please check this one as well.
　Ryoma, who had been wrestling with the papers since morning in his office set up in a corner of the Count Salzberg mansion, smiled bitterly at the bundle of papers Laura had offered him.
''You still have them?''
　What I felt in my hand was quite a bit of weight.
　It seemed to be at least a little muscle training dumbbell.
　The time is already approaching evening. It's not a very happy development for Ryoma, who has spent all morning in this room doing paperwork.
I'm sorry. I'm still very selective about the content of this, but...''
　When she said that, Laura bowed her head apologetically. Even for her, she doesn't want to put a burden on her beloved Lord.
　It is even more so if you understand that since conquering Iphiroth until today, Ryoma has only been able to secure about four hours of sleep a day.
　But even so, it's better to be able to find time to sleep.
　Unfortunately, there were far too many things that only the new northern allies could handle.
　Although he has assigned tasks while making full use of the newly appointed newcomers, led by old-timers like Lyonne and Bortz, but even so, matters that could only be judged by Ryoma were brought under his control one after another.
　Should we say that the number of trustworthy vassals is limited because of the adverse effects of being an emerging aristocrat?
''It can't be helped........we're asking for a lot of things too.
　After saying that, Ryoma put the stack of papers on the desk with a helpless smile, as if he had given up.
　However, considering the reason why his workload had increased to this point, it could only be said that it was Mikoshiba Ryoma's own fault.
　It was none other than Ryoma himself who had defeated Count Salzberg and uprooted the heads of the ten northern families who followed him.
　If the fiefdoms expand, of course, the hassle of managing them will increase dramatically.
　In particular, it is clear that the use of military force to annex a country, like this one, will have many harmful effects.
　On top of that, Liangjin was trying to implement an unprecedented method of governance around the new territory's rule.
　It was truly a groundbreaking measure in the world of the Earth, but that was why it would take a lot of trial and error to implement it.
　There's no denying that this is why we're running out of time.
(I guess I underestimated it a bit too much...)
　It takes a lot of effort to make the things you think about in your head happen in reality.
　It's a very natural thing to do.
　However, did he really understand this naturalness in the true sense of the word?
　Such thoughts passed through Ryoma's mind slightly.
　But if we talk about whether it's necessary or not, then all of these jobs are absolutely necessary for Ryoma.
　And the timing for implementing it is now or never....
　However, even though he knows this, the humble paperwork remains a pain for Ryoma.
(Well, there's no point in complaining.......anyway, we'll just have to get it done, if at all.
　You can't just throw it all away now.
　It is no longer just his own life that Mikoshiba Ryoma is responsible for.
　With one big sigh, Ryoma changed his mind.
　But apparently the Goddess of Destiny was too mean-spirited for Ryoma.
　Just as Ryoma gave up and turned his attention to the papers in hand, there was another knock on the office door.
　It was probably the arrival of the visitor he had been promised.
　Turning his gaze lightly to the hands of the clock on the wall, Ryoma sat up from his chair.
'Laura,'　
　Receiving Ryoma's gaze, Laura silently gave a small nod and opened the door to her office.
　In the next moment, the grayish air of the office room suddenly became colorful.
　Is it her natural charm?
'If you'll excuse me while I'm working.
　As she said that, Mrs. Yulia lightly bowed towards Ryoma with a smiling smile.
　Today she was dressed differently from the last time they met.
　Is she in mourning for Count Salzberg?
　It's a chic dress with a uniform black design. It was clear that the number of ornaments worn was also much less than the previous time.
　Ryoma also welcomed Mrs. Julia with a smile.
''No way. Now, please come this way.
　Ryoma shows Mrs. Yulia to a reception sofa set up in one corner of the room.
''Please excuse me.''
　With that, Mrs. Uriah sat down deeply on the sofa.
'Come in....'
　Whatever time it was, Laura placed a cup of tea in front of them.
'Oh, thank you,'
　A very natural attitude and words.
　After expressing her gratitude with a small nod, Mrs. Yulia sips on her cup without even the slightest hint of alarm.
''Fufu........as I thought.......''
　A faint smile escaped Mrs. Julia's lips.
　It was only a cup of tea, but it was a sign that she understood exactly what was contained in it.
'After all, if I'm going to serve it here, I thought it had to be that.
Well you're right.
　The atmosphere between the two parties is truly congenial.
　However, that would be unusual if it were not for the fact that they are both involved in the murder of their husbands.　
　After all, these two men are the wife whose husband was killed a month ago and the person who killed her husband.
　However, Mrs. Yulia doesn't have a shred of resentment towards Mikoshiba Ryoma.
''It's a strange thing.......I'm sure I felt something vague when I first met the Baroness. But I never thought that this day would actually come. I didn't expect it to happen so soon...
Well I'm with you on that one.
　Ryouma nodded deeply to Mrs. Yulia, who murmured with deep emotion, and showed her.