Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?

Chapter 563: Dante Decides

A horse-drawn carriage ran along the well maintained road that runs northwards.

From the Sanctuary, the carriage passed through what could be called the gateway to the Sanctuary, Valor, the city that the Trination alliance of Yggurle Kingdom, Valkyra Kingdom, and Lomaria Kingdom worked together to build, and casually headed north.

Because the roads were well maintained and the carriage was being pulled by Demon horses, the journey to Yggurle Kingdom was shortened considerably.

Even so, it was not a distance that could be completed in a day or two.

The inside of the carriage was filled by a heavy atmosphere.

Of course, the source of that heavy atmosphere comes from none other than the head of the Sylphide family, Sophia’s father, Dante.

?Still~ that inn was so luxurious and comfortable. It even had games I’ve never seen before, there wasn’t a day I was bored.?

?You got that right. The bar had tasty and cheap alcohol. and before I knew it, I drank too much every day.?

?Yeah, you can’t drink that level of wine even in Yggurle Kingdom. I’m gonna have to tolerate bad alcohol once we’re back in the country.?

The coachman and escorting adventurers talked about the fun time they had at the Lodge in an effort to distract Dante from his brooding.

Even so, Dante’s dark expression did not change.

?Haa~ Master, cheer up. It’s definitely quite the distance, so while it might not be easy, but let’s come again during the off season.?

?Madam as well, once she’s spent a little bit more time with Etoile, I believe she will return.?

They tried to cheer the depressed Dante up, though it seems nothing they did was working.

Then, out of the blue, Dante questioned his servant, the coachman.

?……do you think Freesia would ever leave Etoile??

?Eh, i-indeed. Surely she would return once she is satisfied??

?Naive! Naive! How naive! You don’t know Freesia! Are you underestimating Etoile’s cuteness!??

?W-wait, Master!?

?I didn’t want to leave Etoile! There’s no way Freesia would simply leave Etoile’s side!?

?Please calm yourself, Master!?

?I am calm. I’m calm. That’s why I understand. Freesia isn’t interested in coming home.?

?A- ah, is that so? Madam was like that, wasn’t she??

Dante looked indignant, knowing his wife’s personality and thoughts, he was worried that she seriously wanted to watch Etoile grow into adulthood, even more so because she didn’t say she wanted to migrate to the Sanctuary.

?Master, our territory is small, so there will be another opportunity to meet Etoile again.?

?H-hm, ……wait, oh yeah. Wouldn’t it be nice if I didn’t have to be there??

?Eh??

?Right. I can’t say he is great, but I do have an heir, do I not??

?Master, please calm yourself! Is young lord Darphy not too young??

If territory management is why he couldn’t meet Etoile, wouldn’t everything be fixed if he leaves it to his heir? The coachman was flustered by Dante’s sudden enthusiasm. ?

The opinion of the servant coachman was mainly living in the Yggurle Kingdom. By human standards, Darphy was not at an age people would consider young, but by Elven standards, his age is still treated as a juvenile.

?What, isn’t it simple? It’s been over 50 years since I took over managing the territory. Territory management is somehow on track, and thanks to Takumi-kun, I’ve had the rare opportunity to meet with His Majesty, Her Majesty, and Prime Minister Balza, and he had been supporting the Sylphide territory from the shadows. If Darphy succeeds me now, then it should be alright.?

?W-well, I suppose so.?

As for Yggurle Kingdom, because of the Great Spirits, the nation would not want to antagonize Takumi as much as they could. Rather, they want to always have a deep connection to him. And since that was the case, their relationship with House Sylphide became important. It was a given that they would have show favorable consideration towards House Sylphide which was no more than a chevalier.

King Yggurle even planned to promote House Sylphide two ranks up and appoint them the title of baron.

?Ha ha ha, who would have thought, it was this simple. I’m going to retire and Darphy is going to succeed me just a little sooner. Kukuku, Etoile, grandpa is gonna come see you soon!?

?Haa, young master Darphy, my sympathies……?

Inside the carriage that ran north towards Yggurle Kingdom, the overwhelmingly heavy mood in the carriage just moments ago had vanished, replaced by Dante’s boisterous laughter.

At that time, Darphy, who had been working in the Royal Capital’s Chivalric Order, was hit by mysterious chill.

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