Shadow King Chronicles: Building a Kingdom From Behind the Scenes
The Mariendolf Region
One week later, Issac and the others set off for the Mariendolf region east of the Reichstaag. The trip will take about 15 days. But thanks to Issac's vehicle, they'll arrive on day 13.
Issac himself had never been to Mariendolf. But since the distance between the Mariendolf and Randall regions is not very far, it is possible that the geographical conditions are not much different from the Randall region.
"Hey, Angie! Can you tell us about the Mariendolf region? that sounds like a fun place."
Angelica is nostalgic. Looks like that place is special to him huh? That smile made the other mood improve as well.
"Because it's the place where I was born and raised, so of course, the city of Mariendolf is very pleasant. Everyone there is smiling. The children played cheerfully and the parents yelled at them to be careful. It's all still in my head."
"so yeah. I think the region we were born in does have a lot of similarities, right?"
"Eh? Is Randall's territory like that?"
"of course. Children can joke cheerfully with their friends, eat full, then sleep soundly. If anyone is displaced, they will be taken to an orphanage and find a new family there. It's a really fun place."
"Oh yeah? But in my place, everyone can get a good job and a good salary! They can also get a decent place to live! Great right?"
"Eh? Randall is the same. Even more clean and clean. There is no garbage scattered and no one to throw their feces carelessly on the side of the road or river."
Wait up! Why are they fighting and competing with each other!? Margaret and Lilianne were very upset! Agatha as Angelica's best friend immediately pinched Issac's thigh. While Carolina, well, she just laughed as if finding an interesting spectacle!
"Nee~~Issac! I know that you're very proud of your birthplace but...."
"If our friendship gets into trouble because of such a thing~~~"
A cold sensation radiated from his back! Though the eyes of their mouth smile but their eyes are not! Both of his shoulders were clutched by his two lovers.
Well, actually their friendship obviously wouldn't be ruined just because of such a problem. After all, Issac also often competes with Angelica. In class for example. During the test, they both tried to get the best score even though the results were predictable from the beginning.
Both of her lovers were just a little envious. Issac had never shown such childishness to Margaret or Lilianne. And to his other lover. Well, if the others were here, they would definitely be envious as well.
But everything's fine. Thanks to the useless debate between Issac and Angelica, the atmosphere on the train is getting lively!
Once they reached the front of the Mariendolf family mansion, Angelica's father, Ulrich Von Mariendolf had been waiting for them. He was very happy that his son had returned to Mariendolf.
"I'm home Daddy!"
Angelica immediately hugged Ulrich as soon as she got off the horse carriage. Her father also hugged Angelica tightly. This girl is his only child. Margrave Mariendolf had no other children. Angelica will be the next head of the family.
But as a father, it was hard for him. Not only because Angelica was a woman but being the head of the family was a tough job. In addition to taking care of his citizens, he also had to deal with other rotten nobles later.
"Well, if not the son of Arthur. If it's not wrong, your name is Issac, right? It's nice to meet you, son. Thank you for helping my daughter so much."
Ulrich bowed to Issac. Meanwhile, rather awkwardly, Issac immediately said that the Margrave did not need to do something like that. Anyway, Angelica is her best friend.
"Then it will be troublesome. Maybe not now, but I'll definitely pay all your debts later. By the way, let's get into the house first. My wife has prepared something delicious for all of you."
Ulrich immediately invited the others to go inside. Since it was time for lunch, the others were already hungry as well. Turns out to be true, mistress Mariendolf had served them a delicious meal. Everyone was eating their food.
"Surely so, Issac. How's your dad doing? Is he still healthy?"
"of course. Dad is healthy as always. It's just, he's already prepared to retire from the head of the family."
Ulrich surprised? A pension? Wh why? Hasn't he been healthy all this time. They had even had a few meetings before. Could he be sick?
"It doesn't seem like that's the problem. Dad just didn't want to carry that title and duty until he died. Looks like I'm just trying to live a quiet life with my two beautiful wives."
"Haha! Apparently so! Indeed, Arthur said a few times about it. But I didn't think he would be serious about his words!"
Arthur Randall has prepared a lot for retirement. He has even officially appointed Albert Randall to be his successor. Of course this made Geitz very angry and did not admit it. Perhaps, now he was preparing many things to seize what he said was his 'rights.
Well, it's troublesome. Since Randall has established a good relationship with Starfall, Issac must also counter Geitz. It seems that he has asked Duke Conrad for help on this matter.
Lunch continued and they would all rest today. Tomorrow, they'll start a real investigation.