Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord

The fact that I had a magical aptitude other than four element magic was kept secret, and those who knew were bound to silence.

However, you cannot keep people’s mouths shut.

Before long, rumors spread among the maids of the marquis family that I did not have a very good magical aptitude.

Meanwhile, I was busy preparing for departure. Murcia had helped arrange funds, and we had enough money and manpower for preparation.

There were three carriages, with wagons attached carrying clothes, daily necessities, weapons, and the like. We couldn’t borrow people from the knight order for escort, so we brought along about ten rough adventurers hired by Murcia.

By the way, at first there was only one carriage, and Kamushin alone was to be my attendant, which was a terrible story. But first, Til negotiated directly and arranged to accompany me.

Riding three people in one carriage seemed cramped, I thought, but then Dee showed up carrying his own armor and greatsword. Apparently, he had forcibly come along under the pretense of escort duty or some such.

“I intend to pour all the power of my sword into serving Lord Van! Ha ha ha!”

Please stop that.

I wanted to say so, but Dee called out to his subordinates who had come along on their own and quickly prepared the carriages.

Before I knew it, there were two large carriages, with Dee and two knights stationed in the rear.

And finally, unexpectedly, Espada was coming along as well.

“I have informed Lord Jarpa of my retirement a bit early. My successor has been well trained, so he kindly accepted my retirement. I am fifty-five years old, after all, and wish to relax in the countryside. Is that agreeable?”

Speaking in a tone that left no room for refusal, Espada somehow brought a fully prepared carriage. When did he prepare a carriage?

No, would they really let go of Espada, who had worked alongside my father for so many years, so easily? Besides, it must be difficult to find someone suitable to replace Espada.

Watching him suspiciously, Espada got on the carriage with a confident smile and said,

“For enjoyment in old age, perhaps I’ll tutor Lord Van in his studies.”

With that, Espada got inside the carriage.

Really, please stop. Did you all conspire together?

Be it Dee or Espada, why do they come all the way to a remote frontier village with no reason for harassment? I want to say enough already.

However, having Dee, who is highly skilled in combat, and the knowledgeable Espada nearby is truly reassuring and grateful.

With mixed feelings, I got into the carriage, and Til opened his mouth happily.

“Lord Van, did something good happen?”

“Huh?”

I raised a questioning eyebrow, and Til nodded with a smile.

“You’re smiling.”

Being told that, I realized I was indeed smiling. Apparently, even though I tried not to worry, being sent to a remote place made me anxious.

I must have been happy that everyone was coming along.

“I’m glad everyone said they wanted to come with me. Thank you.”

When I smiled and said that, Til gave a slightly teasing smile and pointed at himself.

“Actually, there were several maids who wanted to follow Lord Van. But since I am your exclusive maid, I told Lord Murcia and secured this position.”

Saying that, Til patted his seat.

“Really, they could have all come if they wanted…”

Why did it turn into some kind of knockout tournament? I felt disappointed. After all, I lost the chance to live surrounded by cute maids. What a shame.

However, Til didn’t notice my feelings and reminisced.

“I don’t know much, but Lord Murcia seems very busy and hardly talks with the maids. Lords Yard and Sesto do not pay attention to maids. But Lord Van is different. You greet us warmly every day, sometimes give us snacks, and even help with cleaning. The maids who practiced swordsmanship with you all love you.”

Til revealed all this, making me blush. I let it slide and looked at Kamushin, opening my mouth.

“Kamushin, it’s okay too. If you don’t want to come, you can stay with the marquis family. It seems slave contracts can be changed or canceled, and if you ask Brother Murcia, he will take care of you.”