The Adventure of a Boy with the Mind of a Middle-Aged Man

Vol. 4 - Chapter 47 - Second Conferring of Peerage

"How did I become the feudal lord of Noval territory?"

If such an unreasonableness to be done, another futile discord is bound to rise.

Especially now that the power of local clans has been increased which is colliding with the interest of the Noble lineage aristocratic faction and hence, small skirmishes are occurring pretty much in every territory.

"Naturally because people of fiefdom desire so. Do you want to refuse? I don't mind appointing anyone else. However if you decline, then this territory will once again return under the rule of the aristocratic faction."

"How about Margrave Mcburne or Count Hartwig? If it's those two, I'm sure they will be good ruler"

"I have already tried to ask them. However, they are already at their limit to managing the oneself's territory which has increased significantly recently"

Both Count took over the territory of local clans when their ruler passed away in that undead assault incident. But I heard they are recently in a very good mood. Most likely there's another reason.

"Why do you always put forward the shit or piss like a worthless option to me?"

"Hmm, shit or piss. It's quite a fitting metaphor"

Ahem, prime minister El slightly cleared his throat to want the Emperor who was showing his admiration in a strange place.

"Cough, so why do I want to make you a Noval territory feudal lord? It's naturally because my government wants to have fun"

I suddenly had the urge to sink this fatty emperor into the sea who was cheerfully laughing.

"Sigh. And this became the reason for me to become the lord of Noval territory?"

I tried to ask him while suppressing my resentment,

"Yeah. Allocating human resources properly. By nature, this is the most important task of a ruler"

Just why, why is this emperor only good when it comes to argument?

"I understand. I understand. Then, as with the Ruddle territory, you will have a firm contractual relationship with us."

"Naturally"

Anyway, Noval territory is a treasure land full of mines. A large number of rare metals, which we still drool about, are buried there. Maybe it might not be as bad to receive this.

"I will take my leave then"

There's no reason to stay here anymore. Just as I was about to turn on my heels,

"Ah, that's right. With the addition of Noval territory, Grey, you have climbed up to the position of Count, my best regards to you for climbing to new height"

"What? Please wait a minute."

I belong to a cliche who opposed the court rank system in itself. If I climbed any further in the rank, I would lose my face in front of others.

"Noval territory was originally a Count's territory. The moment you accepted it, your rise to the rank of Count was cemented"

He's trying to make a plausible theory but I suspect he had another motive.

"Is this really the only reason?"

"I don't have anything to hide from you."

Look at what mouth you're saying. This liar.

"I by no means want to approve of this but I guess, you wouldn't accept my rejection either way, I will take it"

"Grey, I still think human beings are very pleasing when they are honest. How can you be so hypocritical?"

Have you ever looked at yourself before saying this!

While feeling extremely indignant, I left the imperial palace.