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Murial Roar Raetger

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If asked to name one characteristic of the homeland, Remnos, among the three nations that sit side by side, I would say that the most fitting description would be ‘idyllic’.

While swaying in the carriage, Heinz thought this as he looked at the familiar landscape of his homeland after a long time.

It’s not that I think our culture is lagging behind the other two nations. However, compared to the somewhat forceful and direct people of Rozan, or the relatively reserved but stubborn people of Solar, the people here have a relatively gentle demeanor. If I were to exaggerate a bit, it could be said that the people of this nation have a personality similar to Lev, while a personality like Lite is rare.

Even Maria, who is considered relatively quiet in Rozan, seems quite active to me at times. After entering the Oran Knights Military Academy, I’ve only been away for less than a year, but I already feel a deep nostalgia for the relaxed atmosphere of Remnos. Does that mean I’ve been leading a fulfilling life… I suppose so.

It’s the first time in my life I’ve ever had such a fulfilling day-to-day life.

Suddenly, my arms tightened around the bag I was holding to my chest.

Remnos is a matrilineal nation. A queen has traditionally ruled the country.

The origins of this go back to the time when the country was split into three. Only our country was ruled by a queen. Frankly speaking, it’s a tradition that has been passed down somewhat casually, with a queen ruling the country through the generations.

Long ago, there were two rulers who caused the war between Rozan and Solar. At that time, Remnos had a single princess. She was said to have been a beautiful young woman. She was so captivating that the two princesses were mesmerized by her. Raised like a precious flower, the princess was a bit naive. Drunk on the fact that the two rulers were infatuated with her, she goaded the two countries’ rulers…

“Heinz-sama. We are almost there.” (Geebeck)

Geebeck spoke to Heinz while guiding the horses.

The apartment in Rozan, where Lite and Lev live, served as a contact point with the homeland. Aside from the two of them, several other people also frequent the place to keep in close contact with Remnos.

Among them, Geebeck was the longest-serving servant of the Roar Household and was quite capable. When I arrived at the apartment as a liaison, he was on duty. He quickly wrote a vacation request and left the bustling city of Rodon for Remnos.

I cleared my head and said, “Ah, it’s been a while,” as I narrowed my eyes at the town where my childhood home is.

 

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Heinz’s father, Murial Roar Raetger, was working in his usual office in the royal palace. A subordinate knocked and entered, breathing heavily as though they had rushed to get here.

“What’s the matter?” (Raetger)

Raetger asked suspiciously, looking up from his documents.

“Heinz-sama has arrived.” (Subordinate)

“Heinz? What does the letter say?” (Raetger)

Raetger lowered his gaze back to the paperwork as he asked.

“No, it’s not a letter.” (Subordinate)

“What are you saying?” (Raetger)

When Raetger looked up again, the subordinate said:

“Heinz-sama has returned home. He says he wishes to speak to you alone as soon as possible, even if it’s late at night.” (Subordinate)

Raetger was surprised by the words. It was unusual for Heinz to return home without any prior notice, and if he wanted to speak alone, something serious must have happened. However, thankfully, the fact that he could wait meant that Heinz hadn’t been injured or something of that sort.

Raetger thought for a moment.

“Understood. There are no urgent matters today. I’ll cancel my plans. Arrange for Heinz to come here.” (Raetger)

“Yes, milord.” (Subordinate)

After watching the subordinate leave, Raetger began to guess what Heinz’s business might be. The story about Grandpa Lengrad briefly flashed through his mind, but that felt like an old fairy tale by now. Shaking his head slightly, Raetger decided to deal with the documents in front of him before Heinz arrived.

 

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Six months had passed, or maybe a little longer. In the reception space, father and son sat facing each other across the table. The son, whom Raetger hadn’t seen in a while, seemed to have a much sturdier look about him.

Had sending him to that academy been the right decision?

“It’s been a while. How have you been?” (Raetger)

“Yes, I’ve been well and enjoying myself. You look well, too, Father.” (Heinz)

After exchanging brief greetings…

“I hear you have something urgent. For you to return to the country, it must be something serious. We can talk about the latest news later. Let’s first discuss the main matter.” (Raetger)

Prompted by his father, Heinz carefully took out a large object wrapped in paper from the bag he had been holding and placed it on the table.

“What’s this?” (Raetger)

“This is the item promised between you and Duke Lengrad.” (Heinz)

At those words, an overwhelming wave of emotion surged through Raetger’s body, from his head to his feet. The words of the late Duke Lengrad, who had once treated him like a grandson, echoed in his mind.

“One day, I want you to inherit my memoirs. How you use them is up to you.” (Lengrad)

But he was never able to fulfill that promise, and those words had stayed in his heart all this time. Perhaps because of that, he used to tell my child bedtime stories about his memories with Duke Lengrad, though they might not have been very interesting for a child.

He was quite surprised when that child grew up and said, “I want to go and find Duke Lengrad’s legacy…”

“Is this really… really true?” (Raetger)

Raetger said, trembling as he touched the wrapped memoirs.

“Yes. Though I can’t confirm the handwriting, there are testimonies from the younger brother of the ruler of Rozan and from someone related to Duke Lengrad’s distant relatives. It’s undeniable.” (Heinz)

“The younger brother of the ruler of Rozan? You mean Follet-sama? And someone from Duke Lengrad’s distant relatives?” (Raetger)

“Yes. That person is formally the chairman of that academy, too.” (Heinz)

“……Heinz, I don’t understand at all how you managed to acquire these memoirs. Could you explain it to me in detail?” (Raetger)

“Of course. I returned for that very purpose. It will be a long story, though. What’s the schedule like?” (Heinz)

“It’s fine. I’ve canceled everything for today.” (Raetger)

“Understood. Then, I must start by talking about my companions. Without their help, I never would have reached this point.” (Heinz)

Thus, Heinz slowly and carefully began to explain the events that led him to obtain the memoirs.

That day, the lights in the office burned late into the night.

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