Chapter 45: Don’t Look Away
On a certain day on the fifth month, the Emperor’s group arrived safely in the northern part of Count Bailer Nove’s fief… i.e. we arrived near the border that was shared with the Theanabe Union.
The town in the north was bustling as if they were holding a festival.
“It’s surprisingly crowded.”
It was just me and Rosalia inside the carriage like always. The rule was that only the Emperor and his wife were allowed to enter.
But now that I was here the carriage was always surrounded by aristocrats, because of this, I had to act as the Foolish Emperor. I’m really sorry.
“Yes, Your Majesty. Our fief is always this crowded. It must seem deserted compared to the capital.”
Timona le Chauvire, Duke Bailer Nove… I believe his official title is the Chief of Hunting. I remember him well because he had a strikingly croaky voice and the way he craved the limelight was unpleasant.
“I don’t know since I never leave the palace, but it was quiet when I left the capital.”
“What?! I was always on the frontline fighting against the rebels, so I do not know what it is like in the capital. Forgive me for my narrow view of the capital.”