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Chapter 73
Isabella
A few days later, a dragon spawn arrived from the Iorga side.
"Greetings. I am Isabella Iorga, here on dispatch. I have come to perform administrator duties at Valdrova Castle starting today."
As befits a descendant of Iorga, the pair of horns on her forehead were rounded and not threatening.
Her eyes were sharp, and her movements carried discipline; just looking at her gave the feeling of a strict disciplinarian.
He had heard a spawn would arrive, but there was one discrepancy on paper.
E n̈ ũ ḿa
"I heard the story, but I was told the spawn coming was named Yuria?"
"I volunteered in Yuria's place. Please rest assured, as the Chief Secretary to Chief Erika, I pride myself on mission execution capabilities far superior to Yuria's. Within the Tower, I am known as the Ruthless Secretary."
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Isabella pushed up her glasses and made a solemn expression.
He could tell she was brimming with self-confidence, but whether she was truly exceptional remained to be seen.
The arrogance of dragon spawns was already well known to him.
"Anyway, understood."
Е n̄ um ӓ
"The Alliance Declaration Ceremony is scheduled for one week from now, regardless. It will be based on the document personally signed by Lord Blancaros, and will be announced across the entire Serdes Continent. Do you have any questions?"
"On that point, I heard the details in writing from Chief Erika, so I'm not particularly curious."
"Understood. Please review the alliance conclusion details for the Chief and affix your seal."
Since it was an important document, Ferda finished verifying every single character and stamped the Royal Seal.
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He thought that was the end, but another document flew to stand before him.
"This document is a consent form for the authorities needed as administrator. This is a Power of Attorney delegating judicial authority and collection authority to me, and also the authority to decide when subcontracting is necessary for administrative work..."
Е̌n u_mӑ
The document's contents summarized simply.
For major matters like tax collection, law enforcement, and diplomacy, Ferda would directly approve them himself, but for minor matters, petty disputes, tax collection manager systems, and such, the administrator—herself—would handle them directly.
"All delegation-related documents are finished."
"Is that the end?"
"Now it begins. We need to meticulously review the security levels within the castle. Excluding resident staff, all day laborers and those without clearance will be expelled entirely. And—."
After that, they discussed castle administrative affairs.
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While talking with Mori, she persuasively convinced Ferda, smoothly laying out reasons of efficiency and appearance for the parts they had changed, asking how they were in reality.
Around the time the discussion on castle administrative issues was wrapping up, Isabella glanced out the window.
Spread out below was a forest without the sounds of beasts.
"I had heard, but it seems Valdrova Castle truly has no castle town."
"They say it's too harsh for ordinary people to live here."
"Where do you plan to accommodate the adventurers?"
W̆еb̌ ñоv̂ ёl En ù m̃ӓ
"Wouldn't Count Consillus's territory work?"
"That's a poor idea."
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Isabella answered coldly.
"To build national power, population takes priority over capital and food. We must begin urban design around here to accommodate adventurers."
"I heard ordinary people find it hard to live near here; it feels like you're overlooking that."
"That's only true if there are no professionals who can wield magic. I will request the Blue Eye to dispatch mages to manage magic circles. Since this is employment, I will prepare a budget proposal to form one magic squad and get approval. If we only resolve the anxiety from Dragon Fear, this city would be worthy even as a capital."
E̊ n̆ um ӓ ._і d
A capital...
The one who said that was Olivia Arken.
She wished for this place to become the Second Capital.
It was destined to happen someday, but wasn't it too early?
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"What about the Empire's pressure?"
"That's the sound of not making soybean paste for fear of maggots. They won't be able to act recklessly. Adventurers will gather in the Demon Land, and that gathering will naturally form a city—that's the natural order. Since we hold the pretext of the Eastern Conquest, if they dare block it, the Iorga side will show the will to resist."
Е̄ n u m̃а̂
The Empire may have viewed Valdrova as mere house guard dogs until now, but Iorga is a mage group exercising influence across the continent.
Ferda was satisfied with their promise to properly take care of things.
"We need to bring in merchant companies, but the Regent has already pulled one in. Pascal Trading Company, correct?"
"Correct."
"One large company isn't enough. Even if not Western merchants, we must actively trade with the North and South as well."
"On that point, I'll need to talk with Stefan."
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"I, as administrator, will handle it. I can find sufficient compromise with Pascal Trading Company too."
"Do so."
Beyond that, things poured out without pause.
Road reorganization, investment funds, donations, urban planning strategies.
Ferda thought he had studied reasonably well, but before Isabella, he was barely a drop in the bucket.
She spat out new ideas one after another, connecting strategies one by one, and utilized everything Ferda possessed in the right places.
W̆ ĕb̀ n о̀ ṽе ľ Ė ñú m̀ á
'Truly worthy of a Chief Secretary.'
Not wordplay using rhetoric, but summarizing only the core and delivering only what's necessary.
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She emphasized practicality by handling important matters firmly and trivial matters flexibly.
'Thought I'd get a pheasant instead of a chicken, but a phoenix descended.'
She was definitely a reliable talent.
So reliable it was almost frightening in reverse.
Е n ūmа̌ .i̇d
'Why did such a talent come to this castle?'
Ferda was curious about that.
If it was the spawn Yuria, he'd have thought Erika sent her, but Isabella volunteered.
Iorga's descendants are dragon spawns.
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Fundamentally, they have a unique pride that they are different as their base.
Especially their pride in the Blue Eye created by Iorga is tremendous, so they hate leaving the Magic Tower intensely.
Wе̊b̆ ń о̊ v е̃ l Ӗńu mǎ
Being dispatched to Valdrova Castle is practically no different from exile.
Was there a reason such a capable secretary would deliberately come to a place of exile?
While he was thinking that, Isabella organized the spread-out documents.
"For now, this much for a brief overview; we'll write the roadmap together later. Let's lightly finish today's work with this. Thank you for your hard work."
"Right, good work."
"May I ask one question?"
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Isabella asked with a solemn expression.
"Does the Regent happen to enjoy alcohol?"
"I don't even touch it."
When Ferda cut her off firmly, Isabella's body flinched slightly.
The woman who had been speaking smoothly showed a flustered look.
"It was something I should have checked in advance, but there's no Prohibition Order declared in this castle or anything like that, right?"
É n̆ŭm а̀ .іd
"There isn't. I just don't drink."
"I see. Confirmed."
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She immediately showed a look of relief.
For some reason, that appearance irked Ferda, so he threw a question at her.
"Do you enjoy alcohol?"
"Just a little. The drink after work is exceptionally special."
E nù m̆a
"Hmm, I see."
Different race, but a mage is a mage.
A mage's friends are alcohol and women.
He wouldn't complain even if she did both, so one was naturally acceptable.
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Knock knock.
Someone knocked and entered the office.
Е n u m̂ ä
A girl in a maid uniform—Ruri.
"Ferda-nim, at the castle gate... huh?"
She came for some business, but upon discovering Isabella, her gaze was stolen that way.
"So you're the one dispatched for Valdrova-nim this time."
Ruri frowned and walked toward Isabella.
Leaving about three steps of distance, their height difference was visibly confirmed.
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But Ruri didn't shrink back and initiated a staring contest.
"Since it's your first day here, I'll say it clearly. The one who has served the most in this castle is me. If you take or replace things without my consent, you won't be able to avoid friction.
The atmosphere was truly serious.
It was forged with a firm will that seemed like she'd start a war if anyone touched her things.
It looked a bit different to Ferda.
'Like a dog marking territory.'
Ẁе b̃ n оvе́ l Е̊ ň u m̈a
Preconceptions are truly scary.
To Ferda, it just looked like a Chihuahua yapping.
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Isabella looked down at Ruri.
Her rational eyes gleamed as she opened her mouth.
"Small and compact..."
"Huh?"
Е̂ nûm̊ а
She pushed up her glasses with her middle finger and spoke.
Coldly, as if the words she just spat out were misheard.
"I heard you, Ruri Silverwind, handle all management in this castle."
"That's right."
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"From now on, I'll call you Ruri-yang. In terms of cleanliness, it's confirmed to be higher than our Magic Tower's standards. But administrative work is a complete mess. Many things don't match efficiency and practicality."
"Nitpicking like that doesn't suit a dragon's dignity."
Е̂nŭm̄ȧ
"You must nitpick. Among confirmed dragons, Valdrova-nim's assets are the least. It's to the point where the budget we originally tried to secure would fall through."
"So you have complaints?"
"Rather than complaints, it means appropriate financial management is needed."
She felt bad hearing assets were low, but couldn't bring herself to refute.
Because Valdrova had truly lived without interest in rare treasures since the past.
"There will be changes within the castle for administrative reform, but before that, I'll visit Ruri-yang to seek understanding. Will proceeding with work like that be acceptable?"
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"If you just do that, I don't mind."
"Understood. Then I'll be going. See you tomorrow, Regent Ferda."
"Sure."
Footsteps echoed on the marble.
Befitting the prestigious Magic Tower and Iorga's Chief Secretary, she withdrew with elegant steps.
Ruri watched her retreating figure with an expression mixed with disgust.
É_nǔm̆ ӑ . īd̃
"That woman, she rubs me the wrong way."
"Are you jealous?"
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"No, why would I be jealous of those water lizards? It's just a bad feeling."
Ruri felt a strange sensation when Isabella looked at her.
She clearly won, but it didn't feel like she won.
It was caused by a strange unpleasantness from the gaze beyond those glasses.
Еn̈u m̄а
Of course, Ferda had no interest in that.
He just thought she was jealous.
"So you came to mark territory?"
"Please don't speak like I'm a stray dog loitering the neighborhood. The Escolleia Chancellor has arrived."
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Escolleia Chancellor.
In exchange for saving his life, he was supposed to receive the blueprint for the Demon Appearance Prediction Device.
E ňŭ m а. id̈
He hadn't rushed him on purpose because something big came up, but it seems he hadn't forgotten.
"He came a long way, so treat him appropriately first. Tell him I'll see him in 2 hours."
"Understood."
Ruri withdrew like that.
Partly to take a brief breather, but there was other business too.
The crystal ball on Ferda's desk.
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That crystal ball engraved with Communication Magic was blinking.
It meant someone was attempting contact.
Ferda placed his hand on the crystal and received the telepathic communication.
-Hello, Regent Ferda.
It was Erika Iorga.
"Yes, Chief Iorga."
Е n̈üḿ а̄ . і̀d̊
-You won't cut off the telepathy this time, right?
"If you wish, I'll cut it off right now."
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-Don't be so stingy. We're about to become allies, right? I received the document confirming you reviewed the alliance conclusion.
"Is that why you're sending telepathy?"
-Partly. A different child went instead of Yuria, right?
"Yes. She said her name is Isabella."
En u̇ ḿа .īd
-Yes, that's right. How is she? If you don't like her or anything, I'll send Yuria as originally planned.
He felt a reflexive rejection at the implication she was trying to take back her Chief Secretary.
"That won't be necessary. I thought she was exactly the talent needed, doing things properly."
-Right, she does work well. Whatever anyone says, she's my Chief Secretary. She's so interested in practical work she secretly went to Escolleia hiding her identity and got a doctorate. But...
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A long sigh exhaled.
"Is there a problem?"
W̊ е b̄ n̈ о̃v_el̄ È nu̇mа
-No. Let's not tell this story. It's better to find out slowly. That child isn't bad or anything.
She's perfect in work.
Muttering like that only made it more concerning.
What kind of problem does that woman have for her to act like this?
Annoying, but it was definitely the kind that wouldn't become a work issue.
-As you said, the declaration is in one week. That much time is given, so please prepare well.
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"Understood."
-Then. For our alliance, I'll be contacting you often from now on.
Erika spoke with a voice that sounded like she was smiling faintly, then cut the telepathy.
'Declaration in one week...'
They say starting is half the battle.
Ferda foresaw a mountain of documents.
Ѐ n ũm̀а
It'll be a headache, but not bad.
This too was work for Valdrova.
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Ferda looked outside.
Right now, just a forest thickly covered with trees in a complicated way.
There, buildings will fill it up, and people will fill it up.
On the streets, people and wagons will move busily, and they will sing Valdrova's name and praise her.
Е́n̊ů må_. і̆ d
So Ferda will endure this pain.
For my one and only fiancée.
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