"You say, how did I, a guy from a civilian background who doesn't even have a surname, suddenly become the Scarlet Archon of Cadman City? There is also a baroness title and territory mixed up, alas. ”

Miss Miriam, who had just experienced the ups and downs of her life, looked at the scarlet Archon Seal in her hand and the Baroness Title Document in her other hand.

It was still a little unreal for a while.

Although both of these things are very real in their own hands.

From tonight onwards, the village of Morland, where she was born, and the five nearby villages are her territory.

Some people may be dissatisfied with this, but the title document in her hand with the seal of the Grand Duke of the Blood Vulture is still quite convincing in the Translancian region. As long as the Blood Vulture Clan is still here for a day, it's up to them to decide!

Thinking of this, Miriam couldn't help but clench the paperwork in her hand.

A surge of excitement welled up in her heart.

At a young age, at the age of 24, she is already ahead of the careers of other students, with a minimum of 40 years and a maximum of two lifetimes.

It's a pity that she doesn't have many friends after her parents died, but she doesn't know who to share this joy from the sky.

"Hey, it always feels like I'm selling myself for these two things."

In the quiet of the night in the city, Miss Miriam commented on her decision with some Versailles.

Then, she took a deep breath, took out a simple small box from the psionic bag, opened it, and took out a somewhat dull silver-white bracelet from it and put it in front of her eyes.

"Mom, I did it!"

Miriam stared at the bracelet in front of her, which reflected a beautiful halo in the moonlight, and after a few seconds, she put the only thing left by her mother on her forehead, and said with a slight cry:

"I'm finally getting ahead! Although it has not yet soared, I have already fulfilled half of your wish before leaving, and if you can see it, please share this joy with me. ”

"I say, 'Is the way you Transansians worship their ancestors by finding a random place to pray on the spot? This young lady, please take a look at whether there is anyone around you before passing on your thoughts to your mother next time, okay? ”

A familiar voice sounded beside Miriam with a hint of embarrassment, causing the redhead girl who was crying to her feet.

When he turned around, he had a scarlet handcuff in his hand.

This is the same weapon that Murphy took from Adele to give her for self-defense.

Major Fraser, who was pointed at gunpoint, raised his hands helplessly, he ignored the danger in front of him, and explained in a calm tone:

"I'm leaving here tomorrow afternoon, and I have to finish my report tonight. But the celebration was very noisy, so I had to find a quiet place to code words. It stands to reason that this is where I found it first.

So, it's not you who gets bothered, Miss Miriam. ”

"Sure enough, the Plantagenet Kingdom is full of sneaky guys like you."

Miriam snorted, put away her gun and bent down to pick up what had fallen to the ground, and Major Fraser stepped forward to help gently.

But when he saw the bracelet, His Excellency Major's brow suddenly raised.

This style

It always feels a little familiar.

Major Fraser, who was an intelligence worker, showed no surprise.

He picked the bracelet from the ground and examined it carefully, taking the style in mind, then returned it to Miriam, and handed over the Scarlet Archon Seal in his other hand, jokingly:

"Looks like that Master Murphy saw your potential and decided to reuse you, if I'm not mistaken, you should have a knighthood document in your hand, right? It's really an old style. I vaguely remember that the family library had a similar sample of documents, which was popular 400 years ago.

So, what should I call you now? Sir Miriam? ”

"Whatever, I'm in a good mood today, and I'm not as knowledgeable as you."

Miriam didn't have the slightest affection for the guy who had tried to find trouble in the camp she managed, but her relationship as a student made her uncomfortable, so she could only face each other coldly.

But Major Fraser, as if he was about to leave, was in great interest for the evening, and he made a gentlemanly "please" gesture, and said to Miriam:

"I'm going back to camp, do I want to go different? It would be unseemly to have a lady walk alone on such a night, and I have heard that vampires are the most ceremonial race, but the rumors seem to be wrong in the past few days. ”

"That's just because you're not choosing the right person to observe."

Miriam replied casually:

"Neither Master Murphy nor Grand Duke Tris are vampires in the 'normal' category, but Miss Philimis is the most well-mannered woman I have ever met, and she is exemplary.

It's a pity that you didn't come at the right time.

Speaking of which, Your Excellency, you are not the kind of person who cannot walk at the sight of a girl, but you have been so attentive to me tonight.

Is it because you saw my identity change and realized that I would be taking on a more important role under Master Murphy, so you plan to establish a relationship with me in advance so that you can spy on me in the future? ”

"You are truly a wise lady, and I do not deny my intentions."

Fraser chuckled.

He glanced at the knighthood document in Miriam's hand and said:

"Another reason is that, although the Capetian family has been rooted in the Anjou region for more than three hundred years, our ancestors were a count of Transnesia, one of the 134 nobles of the original Portian Confederacy.

No need to joke about it, the family still has the title deed to a small piece of forest in northern Transncia that borders the Glacier Bay region.

Because of this, the Capetian family is sensitive to changes in the genealogy of the nobility in Translasia, and if nothing else, you may be able to meet a representative from my family in the next few months.

At that time, I hope you will look at my face and not embarrass him too much.

This does not represent any political attempt, but simply a friendship between families.

In the four hundred years that the Blood Vulture Clan has ruled the land, it is an ancient tradition that the Sealand nobles have never broken their connection with the land in the shadows.

Moreover, Lady Triss firmly said that my grandfather's career back then also had something to do with her, and I can't be sure of these rumors, but this does not prevent me from paying more personal attention to the nascent Blood Vulture Clan. ”

"Is that so?"

Miriam nodded abruptly.

She had heard some rumors about it before, but she had not been able to access it before because of her civilian status.

After the introduction of Fraser, the heir to the extended family, she finally understood why the Cadman City of the Vulture Clan was still receiving supplies from the outside despite being besieged by all of Transancia.

These aristocrats are really playing.

And now, I have to step into this circle myself, and it's a headache to think about.

"In my opinion, you should ask Professor Malcolm for advice on this, and his research direction can give you a lot of good advice."

Major Fraser continued:

"I can actually understand your choice"

"Oh?"

Miriam blinked and asked:

"Tell me, let me see what I look like in my eyes?"

"It's not as bad as you think, so you don't have to have a thorn in every word, the war is over, theoretically we are no longer enemies, and in the context of the impending black disaster, we may have to work together to fight the enemy in the future."

His Excellency the Major waved his hand and said aloud like a friend chatting:

"It seems to me that your choice to serve Lord Murphy is quite a good decision, because as far as I know, the employment situation of graduates of the Faculty of Administration of Chardord University in recent years, tsk, to be honest, is not optimistic.

Especially human beings like you.

It was not easy to find a job in the context of the 10-year war, and I was also a student at the University of Chardon, and although I did not graduate, I knew the city very well.

Halflings are technologically savvy, but they also have a certain 'racist' tendency, and as far as I know, there are very few high-ranking officials in that bustling port city, no, there are few high-ranking officials in the towns and cities of the entire Genoa peninsula.

Even if you stay in the city of halflings, at most, you will be assigned by the academy to be a low-level clerk in a street management office or an assistant in a border town, and you will spend your youth and climb up the ladder little by little.

Even if it takes decades, it does not necessarily make it to the middle and upper reaches of the city. ”

"Well, a very accurate evaluation."

Miriam nodded appreciatively, for Major Fraser's statement was very accurate.

In fact, she had considered this aspect before accepting Murphy's job, and as the two of them walked out of the ruins, she continued with Major Fraser's words:

"If I want a better future, my best bet is to go to the reformed Plantagenet Kingdom after finishing my studies. Your young King Louis wanted to improve the kingdom's system of rule to centralize power, and in doing so he needed a large number of administrative assistants.

If I can catch this ride, I may be able to mix up with a half-official position.

Yet I'm from Transansia.

Being a visitor to an enemy country gives me very little political future in your country.

If I can't go to the Plantagenet Kingdom, the second option left for me is to go north and try my luck in the kingdom of the North Yankees.

But the problem is that the military reform of the Nordtov kingdom has only just begun, and it will take ten years to complete it, to say the least, and this is based on the successful experience of the Plantagenet kingdom. ”

Miriam was now back in the academy, just as she was in her class's weekly debate with her classmates about the situation on the mainland.

Under the slightly surprised gaze of Major Fraser, the red-haired girl shook her short hair, and said softly but in a firm tone:

However, the biggest problem of the Nordtov kingdom was not the military, but the poor administrative system and the rather backward serfdom.

I don't want to overestimate myself, but the truth is that a 'high-end talent' like me can only end up in the territory of those savage northerners, and the best thing to do is to infiltrate the court as a teacher or become an administrative adviser to some landed noble.

For me, the situation there is even worse than staying in Transia.

It's like a pool of stagnant water.

And that young wolf girl may not be able to make waves in this mud pit for the rest of her life.

I don't even need to think about it anymore.

I only have to compare the different options I might get in the future to come to a conclusion that seems quite frightening to me.

That is, even though I am currently serving a vampire lord in my closed and dark homeland, staying here is the most promising future for me.

What I've learned can be used perfectly.

Most importantly, in my observations, Master Murphy has the freedom to delegate power so far. It's called 'indulgence'. ”

Miriam shook her head.

She realized that she seemed to be talking too much.

So he ended with a joking joke, stroked the knighthood document in his hand, and said:

"I still vaguely remember that a certain administrative instructor who had work experience once sighed more than once that if you can meet a lord or superior who knows how to 'delegate power', then you must cherish it.

So I feel like I'm really lucky from a job seeker's point of view

Why don't you speak? Excellency. ”

She looked at Major Fraser.

The latter, who looked at the commoner lady with a look of surprise and appreciation, exclaimed:

"Your analysis of the situation in which I find myself has given me an insight into the terrifying strength of the alumni of the Faculty of Administration of the University of Chardon, and perhaps I should advise my Majesty to recruit more people like you.

But I have to have a new question, why did you get involved in this series of events?

A gifted reservist scholar and an ambitious vampire lord look like people from two worlds at best. ”

"The answer to this question is boring."

Miriam walked out of the ruins of the city at this point.

She stood at the foot of the ramparts that Murphy's warriors had built with her at the time of the Astral Catastrophe, looking back at the silent ruins behind her.

With some kind of silent emotion and silence, she whispered:

"A month and a half ago, I was preparing for my final exams when I was called back to my hometown by a letter from my father, a vampire worshipper, who had found a child of a wealthy businessman to be my husband in Cadman City.

When I stepped on the steam train from the port of Charlot, my mind was full of thoughts about how to get out of this damn fate, but the impermanence of life prepared a surprise for me that I could never have imagined.

It took away everything I knew about!

Then, by the hand of Master Murphy, he generously gave me everything new. ”

"I'm so lucky."

Major Fraser exclaimed:

"Not only for you, but also for the son of a wealthy merchant who has died in the disaster."

"Huh?"

Miriam stared at Fraser with an unkind look.

The latter shrugged his shoulders and said softly humorously and even with some excessive humor:

"I don't think that the children of an ordinary merchant can overpower a lady as good as you in marriage, just as I don't think that a head of a bloody village living in Transencia can educate a person of your own.

Your mother must have been an equally outstanding lady.

I'm sorry I couldn't visit. ”

The Major's gaze inadvertently fell on the familiar silver bracelet in Miriam's hand, and he narrowed his eyes, then smiled, and said:

"I look forward to the day when all your potential is discovered, and I believe that you will be able to make a name for yourself in the continent at that time! Although you have chosen Transencia to use your talents, please do not forget that you have a friend like me, who is not very familiar but at least able to speak, in the not far away region of Anjou.

Of course, if you have a second plan for your life, then I can guarantee in the name of the Capet family that the Plantagenet Kingdom can provide you with."

"No need, thank you for your kindness, whatever the reason for your invitation."

Miriam nodded to Major Fraser very decently.

But she refused without hesitation:

"I have chosen my own monarch, and his ambition and his will will will set me in the direction of life, just as you have your king and I have my lord. Lord Fraser, you are a true gentleman.

So when you need a second choice in your life, don't forget that you also have a friend like me in Transencia who can generously arrange a job as a security guard.

I am confident that with your talent, you will be the best security guard in this land.

Not one of them! ”

"Hahahaha"

Such a spicy response caused the Major to freeze in place, and then laughed loudly, and Miriam chuckled to say goodbye.

But the next moment, Major Fraser made a peculiar gesture, he took out his finely crafted dwarven trench gun, handed it to Miriam with both hands in a serious gesture, and said:

"The ancient nobles of Transylasia had the custom of giving their valued friends weapons to protect them as a beginning of their friendship, before the first Black Plague.

You and I know the news of the impending Black Plague, and I am sure you will need this Hammer Guardian more than I do. ”

"I really need it, my hometown still doesn't make me feel very safe, but it's not rude to come."

Miriam didn't refuse, but took out the scarlet handcuff from her psionic bag and handed it to Major Frazier.

She whispered:

"Political factors aside, you are indeed a good alumnus, may it protect you as much as it protects me."

Major Fraser took the delicate vampire-style six-wheeled handcuff with a strange look in his eyes.

He examined the fine weapon and said:

"In the past, the younger sister would give me roses with a shy face, but now the younger sister will give me a pistol with a serious face, well, it seems that the students of my Greater Chardo Craftsman University are still full of martial virtues.

Does it have a name? ”

He asked.

Miriam rolled her eyes, turned around and gracefully boarded the horse brought by the guards, and said:

"It's just a weapon, it doesn't need a name, major, read less third-rate knights, the style of romantic knights is no longer suitable for the current era.

I wish you a good night.

I wish you a nice trip home as well. ”

With that, Lady Miriam left the ruins of the city and disappeared into the night, escorted by four camp guards.

Major Fraser, who watched his illustrious and dashing junior, glanced at the delicate handcuff in his hand, shrugged his shoulders, and said to the delicate and gloomy weapon:

"Then my safety will be up to you, Miss Miriam.

Let me end this conversation by borrowing the mantra of the strange Lord of Paliano, well, what a beautiful thing the proud rose born of the dark earth. ”

(End of chapter)