The Villainess Who Was Dumped Got Married into My Family, a Mob Noble from the Frontier, and Turns Out, She's an Amazing Capable Wife? - Chapter 60: The Lord, the Butler, and Coffee

Chapter 60: The Lord, the Butler, and Coffee

“Ah, this smoothness… Young Master, you’ve made quite an impressive friend.”

Sebas praised me unusually after drinking the coffee Mariana brought.

“It was Lady Alicia who became friends with Lady Mariana.”

One of the servants quickly corrected it.

“Ah, this smoothness… Indeed, Lady Alicia has made friends with quite an extraordinary person.”

Sebas corrected himself after hearing this.

Indeed, I had failed in my mission to become friends with Mariana.

While I was still pondering how to proceed, Alicia miraculously met and became friends with her.

It’s not that it was incorrect, but was there really a need to correct it explicitly in front of me?

Good grief, these servants really are something else.

“Sebas, death penalty.”

“My, my, aren’t we lacking a bit of thoughtfulness, Young Master?”

“Alright, then, off with the head.”

“That’s no different, Young Master. Now, come on, drink your coffee and get back to the work you’ve been neglecting.”

“UAAAHHHHHHHH!”

Bang, bang, bang, bang!

It’s been a while since I last banged my head on the desk in my office.

I had quickly headed to Onyx’s place upon returning home, and now I was swamped with work because they thought I was slacking off.

It’s the summer break, so a little slacking should be fine, right?

But no, Alicia had been busy helping Sebas and the other servants with various tasks and had briskly gone off to her own fields, leaving me with nothing to say.

If I just sat around, I’d surely be branded as useless.

In the Brave family, it’s not our style to leave everything to the servants, even though we’re nobles. 

That title is more for show than anything else.

“I’m going to see Lady Alicia’s chantless farming.”

“If you’ve finished what you need to do, then that’s fine. She’s probably with Lady Mariana, so please take some drinks or snacks with you.”

“Of course.”

With that, one of the servants left the office, leaving Sebas and me alone. 

Chantless farming seems like another incredible use of magic, but I can’t really talk, since I use magic for pest control.

“By the way, Sebas.”

“What can I do for you, Young Master?”

“How’s the Brave territory doing? The mountains are fine with Onyx there, but what about the movements of the neighboring countries?”

“There’s a bit of tension, but it should be alright for a while. Please enjoy your school life with your two friends.”

My school life isn’t exactly something to revel in, but it wasn’t as boring as I thought it would be.

“I’ve informed the Oldwood family about us saving the prince. I don’t expect any trouble for you and the others, but please be careful anyway.”

“Got it, thanks.”

The next day, after bringing Edward back, I handed him over to Clive, who came to the mansion, and explained everything that had happened. 

Sebas had made arrangements with the Oldwood family to ensure our safety. 

He’s a capable man.

“Hmm, does this mean Patricia will no longer be able to stay at the academy now that she’s lost Edward’s protection?”

“Lord Vorsea allows anyone with recognized abilities to stay at the academy as long as they are a student. But it’s hard to say in this case.”

“But she was trying to cause a situation that could shake an entire country. Wouldn’t it be strange if she got off without any punishment?”

“If the Ignite family is backing her, then they might have ways to avoid prosecution. Prince Edward’s position might actually be more precarious.”

“I don’t care about that.”

Dealing with fools is exhausting.

“However, his stance seems to be not too bad towards the Brave family, so even if he’s a bit foolish, things might change for the better if he becomes king.”

“Hmm.”

It’s not a bad idea, but can Edward really make a comeback?

In the world of the otome game, he’s considered quite capable.

Overcoming various obstacles, and with the protagonist revealed as a saint, he’d make a dramatic turnaround. Eventually, he becomes a beloved king who stands close to the common people, as shown in the epilogue.

But is that even possible now, when everything’s messed up?

Can Edward actually start over?

“Hmm…” 

Every time I picture his now bald head, I can’t help but feel a bit weird about it.

“Ho-ho, you seem troubled.”

Sebas chuckled, stroking his beard as he observed my worried expression.

“Right, Young Master, I heard you faced a demon deep inside the ant nest. Did you feel your life was in danger?”

“Not really.”

“Good grief, it seems the Brave family’s successor has a long way to go.”

“Hey, can you not treat me like a wild animal?”

I have no intention of becoming a beast of the Brave family.

“We’re still students. We’re supposed to naturally deepen our relationships and gradually close the distance in a completely legitimate way, you know?”

Just like in a romance simulation game!

That should work, right?

“Have you made any moves, Young Master? From what I see, she seems much closer to Lady Mariana.”

“Uh…” 

I had to admit, I hadn’t really invited her out recently.

“But isn’t it nice to just spend some quiet time together at home?”

We’ve both lived through turbulent times. 

That peace must be happiness itself, right?

“Young master, it’s important to confront things head-on at your own level, but remember, constantly pouring love into a woman’s heart is crucial. You’re not so young that you can just soak in happy memories, so—”

“So?”

I swallowed nervously.

Following Sebas’s advice helped me communicate better with Alicia.

It seems worthwhile to heed the words of this love strategist.

“—you must launch a relentless offensive every day.”

“Hmm, so love is like a war.”

“Exactly.”

“I see, exactly, huh?”

“Indeed.”

Now I’m craving squid. 

How convenient it would have been if the sea were nearby.

“By the way, Sebas, is there a way to defeat a demon for good? It doesn’t seem like they can die, but if there’s no way to beat them, what are we supposed to do? Just a thought I had.”

“They are not beings of our reality, are they? Perhaps trying to summon one and test it out might be an idea?”

Maybe that’s the quickest way.

This summer’s adventure in the Brave territory will be demon slaying.

Last year, it was a creature with many tentacles.