My Wife Waited in the Wheat Fields

#9 Capital (1)

When I got off the train, the night shadows were already covering the sky.

One thing that was different from Wibin was the street lights.

At night, it was all dark, so it was Wibin’s job not to go outside, but here, thanks to the street lights that light up at intervals, there are still people going outside.

It was a very welcome sight for Elric.

The West, where he used to be his main stage, was not so unfamiliar with the landscape of these streetlights, so a sense of novelty and familiarity settled in his body at the same time.

“I immediately wanted a wagon. Please go.”

Aldio, who got off late, guided Elric and Tyria.

When I got out of the station, I saw that carriages were lined up in front of the station, waiting for customers.

Elric got on the carriage introduced by Aldio and looked at Tyria’s complexion.

Stepping on the bare ground, it was only now that Elric knew what he was.

“Are you okay?”

“You are a little tired.”

Did it come to mind what happened on the train?

I could feel the embarrassment in Tyria’s voice.

In a moment, the carriage started and ran on the royal road.

“Does your wife visit this place every year?”

“Yes, I came every time there was a New Year’s banquet with the head of the household.”

“Then I guess it won’t be that strange.”

“I was able to learn some geography. However, it is also a very different place from Wibin, so it feels awkward.”

After running for about 20 minutes while chatting like that, it was a typical mansion.

Elric let out a big laugh.

‘It’s just that human taste.’

The mansion was small.

It was a two-story brick house that pursued neatness rather than splendor, but from the outside, it looked more like a wealthy commoner’s house than an aristocratic mansion.

It was the same on the inside as well.

On the first floor, there was a spacious living room with a dining room and kitchen, and on the second floor, there were two bedrooms, two dressing rooms, and a study.

“First off, let’s unpack. See you at dinner, madam.”

“yes.”

I couldn’t solve dinner on the train because the time was ambiguous.

For that reason, a simple meal was served at the mansion, and Elric entered the room while reflecting on that fact.

It was the moment when the door opened.

“… It must have been my father’s bedroom.”

“Yes, it’s because it’s a house that doesn’t have any empty rooms.”

Aldio said as if he was sorry.

Elric laughed bitterly.

I thought I had just shaken off all my feelings about him, but the moment I saw the traces of my father, my heart calmed down.

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“I can tell just by looking at it. Oh, this is my father’s room. I will tell you what to do.”

One bed, a small bookshelf and hangers.

Even though the room wasn’t that small, that was the end of the stuff in it.

Even the interior was simple.

It was an object made of black wood.

My father liked neat items like this, and when he entered his room, the smell of wood would waft in.

“We have contacted you in advance and the cleaning has been completed. If you use it right away, there will be no problem.”

“Okay. I want to change clothes first, so would you mind going out for a while?”

“… Yes, I will wait at the restaurant.”

Aldio left the room.

Elric looked around the room for a while, then opened the window and ventilated the room.

I took off my coat and hung it on a hanger.

After that, he loosened his tie, and only then did he breathe.

‘I hope the smell of the wood is gone.’

After thinking about the old days, I wasn’t very happy.

-scram. no time to play

It felt like hearing those words.

The structure of the room, this smell and the bleak structure reminded me of useless sentiments.

Elric moved to the bookshelf.

‘Is the book the same?’

Several of his favorite classics were listed in the order Elric remembered them.

I suddenly remembered that I was a person with a strange obsession, so I was pretty strict about this.

Elric rummaged through the bookshelves, then quit the job.

‘There’s no such thing as a diary.’

I was curious.

Why did his father give him the legacy of clearing all his businesses?

“Didn’t you know I wasn’t coming back?”

Muttering, Elric looked at the bookshelf resentfully.

To say it was a delusion alone, the structure of this house told me everything.

If he had known he would return one day, he would have gotten a bigger house.

Even if it wasn’t for that, he would have left room for himself.

I really hated it, but even so, there was something I knew about blood.

Just as Elric himself was stubborn, so was his father.

It was clear that he hadn’t expected Elric to return.

“It just makes people feel upset.”

Wouldn’t it be enough to pass on all the inheritance to Tyria, who suffered by his side?

Elric touched the dead dagger on the day of his embrace.

Only then could I calm down.

‘It just went well.’

Having reached the capital, it was necessary to learn a little more about the disposal of the heritage.

Inheritance under the law of the kingdom was fully vested in the designated heir, and several legal procedures were required to change the heir.

It was good to find someone to help.

To leave it to Aldio or the other servants, wouldn’t it be a pity to convey to them the intention to leave again?

Elric stood up with his cane.

The moment I opened the door, I ran into Tyria who was just leaving the room.

She wore a shawl over her thin dress.

Elric was having a bit of a hard time figuring out where to put his eyes, since his delicate body was more exposed than usual.

It’s not the first time I’ve seen something like this, but maybe it’s because a space is a space, so it’s just unfamiliar.

“… I hope you came. Go ahead.”

“yes.”

Heading to the restaurant, there were bread, soup, eggs, and water.

They were very simple and good things to do quickly.

After taking a bite of bread, Elric asked Tyria.

“What is your schedule for tomorrow?”

“Three days from now is the banquet, so I’m going to prepare until then. I should buy clothes first.”

“Clothes?”

“Yes, the head of the family doesn’t have clothes to wear at a banquet.”

Oh, that’s right.

Elric’s closet consisted of ready-to-wear suits worn while walking around the neighborhood.

It was clear that it would not suit the banquet.

At an imperial banquet he attended once, even that Elbus Graham was sensitive to his attire.

-The banquet of the nobility is a gathering of races who can’t find fault with each other. It’s better not to throw useless gossip.

Certainly, in order not to embarrass Tyria, it would be better to pay attention to the attire.

“Good. I’m a bit knowledgeable about my banquet dress. I will go out in a manner that is not ashamed of.”

“I will choose.”

“hmm?”

“I will choose.”

She suddenly showed stubbornness.

His eyes were on the food. The toughness of not even giving room for negotiations was clearly revealed.

Wondering why, Elric remembered the past.

The outfit I wore the day I went out with her for the first time after returning to Weebin. Her and R.D.O’s reaction then.

‘… I wouldn’t do that anymore.’

Elric knew by now that the costume was for a clown.

But what use is this excuse?

First of all, the excuse seemed ugly.

Elric quietly expressed his agreement.

“… Please.”

No more words followed.

The meal was over quickly, and Elric went straight to his room and got ready for bed.

I’ll have to get busy again tomorrow.

Elric felt itching to do something out of his spirit.

When the banquet is over, I will return to Yubin immediately.

It was the moment when I thought about it and laid down on the bed.

Courage!

“Ugh!”

The bed collapsed.

Elric, who had fallen down, looked at the bed with a bewildered face.

At that moment, R.D.O, who had rushed in, opened the door.

“Do, Bocchan! what the hell is this… !”

“… The bed leg was broken.”

Elric pointed his finger at the leg of the bed.

What had been hidden under the blanket was immediately revealed.

There were traces of the broken leg tied with a string to support it.

Aldio’s face brightened.

“Hey, these are really… !”

Did you say that you entrusted the cleaning to an outside company?

“I’m going to ask them tomorrow! To clean so carelessly and eat all that expensive money!”

Elric laughed awkwardly.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Aldio get this angry.

“Okay, would you mind putting this away first? You can’t sleep on a collapsed bed.”

The moment she spoke, Tyria appeared behind the door.

Her brow narrowed.

“… The bed is broken.”

“Oh, never mind. I think I will buy a new bed tomorrow.”

“Then how are you going to sleep today?”

“Whatever, I have to sleep on the floor.”

“On the floor?”

She looked at Elric incomprehensibly.

Only then did Elric feel sorry for him.

It was a reaction that was enough to show from her point of view, being a noble by birth.

“That, I have done it many times during my wandering life. So no big worries… .”

“It was a wandering affair.”

Tyria let out a deep sigh.

It looked very uncomfortable.

“Butler, stop by me before going to the business. I will write a letter myself and send it.”

“… Yes, madam.”

Aldio swallowed dry saliva.

Same with Elric.

It was the first time I had seen her angry, and it was quite intimidating.

“And go.”

“No, tell me.”

Tyria’s eyes met.

Her lips softened for a moment.

After a moment of hesitation, slowly.

“… Let’s sleep together in my room tonight.”

“… ?”

Elric made a stupid face at what he heard.

Tyria turned around.

“welcome.”

Elric looked at Aldio.

Aldio also looked at Elric.

“?”

“?”

Both heads tilted at the same time.

They all had stupid faces.