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Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World – the Apostle of the Gods Who Know No Self-Restraint (Web Novel) - Volume 2 Chapter 56: The Malbeek Territory 3/4
Volume 2 Chapter 56: The Malbeek Territory 3/4
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Having exited the prison cell safely, Cain headed to the mansion with Eric.
Eric was still laughing, recalling what had happened in the prison while they walked along.
“But still, Cain-kun. You’re still out of it as usual – you’ve got to have the proof that you’re a noble on hand at all times, okay? If you don’t pay attention to these things, you’ll just cause trouble for others.”
Indeed, if he wanted to be treated as a commoner, but was actually the head of a family of nobles, problems were sure to pop up. This case was a perfect example, in a bad way.
“To be honest, I only came here to get a point I could transfer to with transfer magic, but then I saw the hot springs and wanted to enter them no matter what…”
Cain explained to Eric while scratching his head.
“Cain-kun, you like hot springs? If so, we’ve got way better hot springs at the mansion than you’ll find in any inn. You want to go?”
“Really!? I’d love to!!”
Walking a little behind Eric, Cain raised both his arms in celebration.
“To be so happy, you were really looking forward to it, eh? I’ll have them prepare one for you immediately.”
Eric smiled, and they headed on towards his mansion.
The mansion was truly one befitting a duke. Although, calling it a castle might have been more accurate. It didn’t measure up to the royal castle, but with its white walls and size, it was absolutely breathtaking.
Inside the front hall in the mansion, a butler and a number of maids were already lined up there.
“Please escort Viscount Cain to the guest room.”
Eric called out to a maid standing nearby, who then politely bowed, and, telling Cain ‘This way please,’ she guided him away.
“I’ve got a couple things to do, so could you please wait in the guest room? I’ll head over to you once I’m done, so just take it easy there until then.”
“Yes, understood.”
Guided by the maid, Cain made his way to the guest room.
The decorations on furniture were simple, but as they fitted the atmosphere of the room, they gave off quite the glamorous feel.
“I shall brew some black tea.”
In a corner of the room, the maid poured the black tea, which had now finished brewing, from the teapot into a cup. The pleasant smell of the tea spreading through the room made Cain’s mouth water.
“Thank you.”
Thanking the maid, Cain picked up the cup and brought it up to his mouth.
“– – delicious.”
While Cain had thought that the tea brewed in his own mansion was delicious, this tea spread a refreshing and relaxing taste through his mouth.
“These are the highest-grade tea leaves that can be harvested here in our territory. I am thankful for your praise in saying it is to your tastes. His Excellency will be here shortly, so please wait until then.”
The maid bowed, then retreated to stand next to the door.
And, before long, Duke Eric entered the room.
He sat down opposite Cain. The maid wordlessly started brewing tea once more, and, having finished, laid down in front of Eric.
“Sorry for keeping you waiting. I was asking around about the incident that happened. Can Deleeta and Noel come in and keep us company?”
“Yeah, I don’t mind.”
Cain nodded.
Eric nodded to the maid to tell the other two to enter the room. Entering through the now open door were two men. Needless to say, one of them was Deleeta. And the other one seemed to be more of a literary type, a little older than Deleeta.
They both went and stood behind Eric.
“I shall once again introduce you to Viscount Cain. This is my oldest son, Noel, who is the deputy governor here. And although you already know him, this is my second son, Deleeta.”
The two of them bowed as they were introduced.
Cain, standing up, also introduced himself.
“I’m Cain von Silford Drintor. Nice to meet you.”
He greeted them, bowing lightly, then sat back down.
“Viscount Cain, regarding this case… I’m terribly sorry.”
Although he was sitting, Eric placed both his hands on the table and bowed deeply.
“Eh, father!?”
“Father!?”
Standing behind him, the two’s eyes widened in surprise. Their father, who was a noble of the highest rank, a duke, had lowered his head to a child who was a lower rank noble than himself, a viscount. Normally, this was unthinkable.
Cain was similarly surprised. The atmosphere around Eric, who normally went around telling jokes, grinning, had completely changed.
“Duke Eric!? Come now, please raise your head!”
Cain hurriedly called out to Eric.
At those words, Eric finally raised his head.
“Thanks. It doesn’t matter that he’s the son of a duke, or that you didn’t show the proof that you’re a noble, his response regarding this case was completely wrong. To threaten Viscount Cain with lese-majesty, it wouldn’t be strange if Deleeta were punished. The king, having heard of this case, might even give Viscount Cain his permission to punish Deleeta with lese-majesty, no matter if he’s the son of a duke or not. So, as the head of the family, not to mention as a father, I wanted to apologise.”
Compared to Duke Eric’s usual, peaceful face, this time he was really serious.
“I accept your apology. Seeing as I shouldn’t have forgotten that I had the proof that I was a noble on me, and should have shown it immediately. It’s my fault. Seeing as in the near future, we’ll be brothers-in-law, I would like to apologise as well.”
Cain apologised too, bowing his head.
When Cain raised his head again, Eric’s expression had returned to its usual peacefulness.
“Cain-kun, thank you. Well? That’s Silk’s fiance for you. Any complaints? However, Deleeta, as punishment for this time around, you’re under house arrest for a month.”
Eric called out to the two standing behind him, who both nodded at his questions.
“Understood. Viscount Cain, I’m terribly sorry for what happened.”
Deleeta lowered his head.
“But still, one really wouldn’t think you were still only ten, like Silk. I can understand why you’re the head of a family. You’re too good for Silk.”
The eldest son, Noel, was also impressed.
“And naturally, he’s strong as well, right? You’re already way stronger than Tifana, the commander of the royal knights, right? And as an adventurer, he’s already A-Rank.”
The commander of the royal knights was famous among the knights in the country as a combat maniac. Deleeta, who also was a knight, could not hide his surprise.
At Eric’s words, Deleeta swallowed his saliva.
“– – and, that’s it. Let’s get onto the main subject, shall we? Cain-kun, why did you come to this town?”
Eric suddenly asked a simple question.
Cain had explained to him earlier that he had come to register a point to [Transfer] to, but it seemed that alone had not convinced the duke.
Cain looked at the two people standing behind Eric, who, noticing this, told them to leave the room. Of course he told the maid to do the same.
After having bowed one last time, Noel and Deleeta exited the room alongside the maid.
As Cain was now left alone in the room with Eric, he began explaining.
“– – the truth is, I had plans to come to this town with Silk and Teles, I mean Her Highness Princess Telestia, during the summer holidays, but then it turned out I would have to accompany the saint-sama, and, because they said it was a pity not to be able to come here, I thought we would be able to spend even just a little time here if we used my [Transfer], so I came here to register a point I could [Transfer] to. Seeing as I can’t [Transfer] somewhere unless I’ve already been there at least once…”
“So that’s how it is… but still, you only had these two days off, right? How did you come here? I don’t have any memories of my carriage being overtaken…”
“Ah, I flew in the sky. It’s faster that way.”
At Cain’s explanation, a smile made its way onto Eric’s face.
“Hu hu hu, I see, the sky, eh. I never even thought of that. You really are something else, Cain-kun. You come up with the craziest things. I can see why the king is constantly complaining about you.”
Cain imagined the king complaining endlessly to Prime Minister Magna.
“I have no memories of doing anything too troubling though…”
Cain answered while scratching his head.
“Oh right, Cain-kun, hot springs, was it? They should be ready by now. Go ahead and go in. You should really look forward to the hot springs in this mansion. Once you’ve been inside, let’s have dinner together.”
“Really!? By all means!”
Having finished their conversation, Eric rang a bell that had been lying on the table. Immediately, there was a knock on the door, and, after receiving permission to enter, the maid who had brewed the tea earlier came into the room.
“Cain-kun wishes to be taken to the hot springs. Could you please guide him there?”
Cain bowed to Eric, then exited the reception room. Then, guided by the maid, he went to the changing room.
“Here we are. I shall assist you in getting undressed.”
Cain stopped the maid who was trying to take off his clothes.
“I can get undressed on my own perfectly fine. Also, could you please leave.”
“Tch – – understood. Then, if you would please excuse me, I shall be waiting outside.”
(What’s she going ‘tch’ for… this maid.)
Cain made sure the maid had left the changing room, and started taking his clothes off. He put the clothes away in his [Item box]. Then, picking up a towel, he opened the door to the bathroom.
“Ooh! Awesome!”
In front of him was a bathroom so large, it could house tens of people at the same time. And then, there was the open air bath that continued all the way outside.
Cain was impressed by the sight.
“I want to stay here for as long as possible…”
Involuntarily muttering his true thoughts, he washed his body with a pail of warm water, then sank down into the bath.
“Ooh… this is nice…”
He stretched his legs out and relaxed, letting the pleasant feeling permeate through his whole body.
Moving over to the open-air bath, he relaxed in the same fashion.
“This really is the BEST…”
As he had the memories of a Japanese person, being able to completely soak himself in a hot spring brought him a fleeting moment of happiness.
While Cain was relaxing in the bath, the door to the changing room suddenly opened.
Noticing the sound and turning around, the one standing there was – – the maid from earlier, wearing a thin bathrobe.
“Cain-sama, I shall wash your back– –”
“Stooooooooooop!! I’m fine!! I can do it on my own; it’s fine!!”
Cain desperately stopped the maid. As she was wearing only a thin bathrobe, the lines of her body were quite visible. Quite a lot was showing, making her look pretty sensual.
Which was why Cain stopped her frantically.
“But then, I will be scolded by Eric-sama. At least let me wash your back– –”
“I’m fine!! Really, it’s fine!!”
“– –that is a pity…understood.”
The maid bowed while making a disappointed face, and returned to the changing room.
Cain sighed. With his previous life having been that of a high-schooler, although his body was not lustful, his mind certainly was.
“Seriously, give me a break, will you…”
Cain sank down into the bathtub all the way up to his mouth.
