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Hidden Circumstances Behind The Destruction Of The Baron's Territory
The world became at peace around 1000 years ago. The unparalleled hero, Gissian Cheerem, eliminated the Demon King from various places and took control of all of mankind’s countries. So, when was that peace broken? It was 300 years later that the war between the countries broke.
Gissian cheerem assumed the throne of 6 countries while simultaneously claiming the title of Emperor. Even though there are countries and people who had used the title before, the meaning of that title changed after he used it. The emperor was defined as someone who assumed the position with the support and approval of all humanity. Even if they rule a vast area or possess an immense authority, this will not change. You can not be called ‘Emperor’ by using brute force.
The great uprising 700 years ago happened due to various accumulations of reasons, but the direct impetus for that was due to a certain idiot who planned to take the throne of an Emperor for themselves. Because of that, the word ‘Emperor’ has gained a new meaning. Nowadays, 「Wanting to be an Emperor」 has become a proverb referring to someone ambitious who does not know their own standing. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
So, this great uprising continued for nearly a hundred year. As a result, the 6 countries that existed at that time ended up collapsing except for one country. Even here in Forestia, the direct line of Forestia cheerem has come to an end, and now its collateral branches have established 2 separate kingdoms.
But, the negative effects were not limited to the borders. To make a long story short, the land was also extremely devastated. Moreover, the proliferation of small nations led to an increase in buffer zones, which in turn became an obstacle to reconstruction.
What’s more, places like the southern part of Forestia - coastland area - have been afflicted with threats that did not exist in peaceful times. In other words, pirates. Even today, there are 5 nations surrounding the sea that connects the southern part of Forestia with the northern part of Saharia. This gap became the ideal hideout for criminals.
As a result, undeveloped areas increased and distribution networks were severed, causing prolonged stagnation both economically and culturally. Even now, it can not be said it has fully recovered.
Even the governments of various countries did not think it was a good idea to leave it as it, on the contrary, the developed devastated region was seen as an urgent priority. And so, even in this country of Esta Forestia, the country supports reclamation works. It was established that the person who first submitted a plan and successfully carried out the development of a specified area according to the plan would be granted a noble title and the right to govern that land.
And so, there is a group of reclamators settling in the southeastern part of the country, but that was roughly 50 years ago. And that land became Tock Barony.
「……my grandfather was part of that reclamation group, you see」
「Why go out of their way from Celiphasia?」
「I mean, it’s why. They are poorer over there. Look, he was the third son of a poor farmer's house in Aldinia(アルディニア). He left for Forestia thinking there might be a job for him, but he couldn’t speak the language properly,y which made him end up homeless. And so, it seemed like he participated in the reclamation group for the reward even though it’s dangerous」
Tamaria is the granddaughter of someone who participated in the reclamation group. So she knew the history.
Wonder why it’s not written in the books? That’s right. Well, this is not 21st-century Japan. They don’t publish everything over here, and even if there is a record of that, it won’t reach this housing facility. In the first place, there are plenty of reclaimed land projects that didn’t go well.
「But, that is now safe」
「Right! It became an area under the direct control of Foretia's royal family!」
There is no longer Baron Tock of House War. They perished around 14 years ago, that is, shortly before Tamaria was born. I don’t know about the detailed situations, but it was said that the people of the Baron family were attacked and massacred by pirates in the end.
「When I think about it, I guess that was the reason I am here, huh」
「Is it because the tax rate changed?」
「Un. It’s also because of the situation in the reclaimed land, but if I’m not mistaken, it’s because the population, I guess? Or was it the size of the city? I don’t remember it that much, but you pay half of the normal tax when you’re poor. But, it became a direct territory of the royal family」
「So people got taxed normally while still being poor.....」
The people living in the territory of the former Baron Tock are currently gasping under the weight of poverty. Tamaria’s parents are also one of them. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
「That’s why it’s weird. Why does Jill have War Tock name? Isn’t that strange?」
「Even if you say that」
「Why is it? Noor, where did you hear Jill’s name?」
Crap. I can’t afford to let my ability Piercing Hand get exposed in this kind of place.
「I, I feel like I’ve seen it in some documents, but I’m not exactly sure」
「Really?」
「Un」
「Hmーm……」
Tamaria fell into deep thought. Looks like I managed to deceive her but the doubts inside my still remain.
「Was the people of the War House of Saharian descent?」
「No way. They are totally different. They’re normal Foresian. It’s common name in the southern part, right? He used to be a reasonably wealthy merchant」
「Then, the family name of War Tock is common?」
「There’s no way it’s like that, right? There is the ‘Tock’ at the end right, this is something only nobles can have.....I mean, that’s what Noor said yourself in class, didn’t you, about titles」
It’s as Tamaria said. The family name of ‘War’ itself is not unusual among Foresians. However, only nobles have titles attached to the end of their name, and that is derived from the land they were granted. And even if they are promoted or their land changed hands, the title basically remains unchanged. So, it’s unthinkable to have another family with the same family name.
But then, why does Jill have such a name?
「……that rumor, I wonder if it’s true」
「Rumor?」
「I just explained that Baron Tock’s territory was attacked by pirates just now.....but the reality seems to be different」
Tamaria’s face turned slightly pale as she explained. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
「Not pirates? Then who?」
「Myluc came to buy my brother and me, right? At that time, the adults in the village had a really unpleasant look on their faces. Someone said. The one who attacked this land 8 years ago was not a pirate, but a Saharian」
「No way!? Wasn’t it because there were some Saharians among the pirates who attacked?」
If it were pirate groups led by Saharian attacking and pillaging the barony, it wouldn’t feel unusual, while the scale is a bit large. But, if it were, say, the navy of the Wadiram kingdom or even the private armies of other powerful families from other regions who launched an organized attack, then it would be a different matter.
Currently, a ceasefire is being maintained between the nations of the inland sea connecting Forestia and Saharia. Among them are countries that have been enemies for so many years, but they now maintain a stable condition. And in such a situation, what would happen if a group possessing public authority were to launch an organized battle in an area under the rule of the Esta Forestia kingdom? It will be a major incident, and it won’t be strange if war breaks out.
「I also thought so.....but you know, it’s strange」
「What’s strange?」
「Pirates will be indiscriminate, right? They will take anything of value, and it doesn’t matter who it is, hmm, if anything, they should attack the weaker ones first. But, on the night the Tock’s Barony was attacked, the damage was almost entirely limited to the Baron’s residence and its surroundings. And as expected, the guards were killed but it seemed like the houses nearby were not damaged at all. There was apparently a warehouse owned by a fairly wealthy merchant, you know?」
「Eh.....then.....」
If, that was the truth. Unless it just so happened that the poorly informed pirates only attacked the lord’s mansion by mistake. Or this could be the characteristic of Saharia’s 「Revenge Attack」.
If asked to name the most aggressive race of people in this world, the Saharians will come on top, if not the second. The Hanfans are competing with them in this, and there are many similarities between the two. They somehow share some common points, such as their high level of education, but they both have high pride and have no hesitation in the act of killing.
Saharian’s revenge is fierce. If they felt that their relatives were insulted, they would wield their curved swords before any discussion took place. They will massacre the entire family of the perpetrator if one of their family members is killed. No matter where they run, no matter how much time has passed, nor how it happened, all of that does not matter. They will never forget. Using any means necessary. Furthermore, their only option for revenge is to kill. There is no naive way of thinking like an eye for an eye. In other words, whether you killed, hit, or even just said something bad about their relatives, their retaliation is always by death. At best, the only difference is whether they kill normally or torture you to death. Also, Saharians who do not retaliate even though the opportunity is in front of them will be considered traitors by their own people.
On the other hand, they value their friends and families extremely. Just like the case with their revenge, their friend is still considered friend no matter how far they are. Even after decades, maintaining easygoing relationships as in childhood is considered not just a virtue, but common sense. Helping friends or family is considered something obvious, and being reluctant or stingy to help them is considered shameful. Also, perhaps it is because they place great value on family unity that they also have a custom of marrying within close kin. Although they do not always marry their relatives, it is not strange for cousins to become a couple.
When I tried to think back on this common sense, Myluc is indeed abnormal. It’s not like he doesn’t have any contact with his blood relatives, but they are all work-related. He do not return home and no one from his hometown comes to visit. The Nekkamel clan is an influential family in the eastern part of Saharia so he should have quite a few relatives.
In any case, I don’t know the reason, but perhaps the War family had incurred the grudge of some influential Saharian figure. Indeed, that means they will be wiped out from the face of this land. Meaning..... www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
「……the royal family is either unaware, or deliberately blames the pirates.....?」
I quietly voice out my guess.
Thoughts spill out one after another.
「If this was not the pirates’ fault, the royal family of Forestia will have to protest about it to other countries. But, even if they demand an apology, unless it was for another reason, the powerful family of that Saharian who carried out the revenge attack won’t just obediently lower their head. That means……」
A secret dealing.
The Esta Forestia won’t look for the culprit. In exchange for that, they make the other country pay some sort of compensation for it behind the scenes. On the other hand, the Tock’s barony was quietly incorporated into the royal domain. That’s why there was a benefit to it. For the Saharians’ side, they have carried out their revenge so they can back down here. This way, both sides can avoid pointless fights with no benefits for either party.
「Wait……」
Tamaria breaks out in a cold sweat.
「The story becomes too big」
「I wonder if it was something we shouldn’t know?」
「But, you see」
Tamaria opened her eyes wide in anxiety.
「So, who is Myluc actually? Where did Jill come from? Did the War House’s members become slaves?」
Suppose that it was the Necamel clan that was at odds with the War house. That means, then, Myluc turning the children of the opposing house into slaves is part of his revenge to humiliate them every day. This is quite an abnormal method of revenge for the Saharians, whose only method of revenge is to kill.
No, that’s strange.
「Impossible. I mean, Jill carries a weapon and is also Myluc’s bodyguard」
Right. Jill can kill Myluc anytime. If she were afraid of the Necamel clan’s revenge and couldn’t do anything, she should at least be able to escape. The current her possesses the ability to live and survive in the outside world. It will be difficult to chase after her if she takes one of the horses and steals some money before she escapes.
Besides, the two acts from before were inconsistent. I don’t really want to imagine it, but perhaps Myluc is a pervert, and he wishes to be hit.....nah, that reason is not enough to explain the whole situation.
「Then, maybe Myluc is looking after Jill? But why?」
「There’s that possibility.....but if that’s the case, the consequences are fatal. If the people attacking the Tock territory were the Necamel clan, he would be considered a traitor to the clan. Even if there were different reasons, the danger is the same. If you look at it from the clan that opposed the Tock house, Myluc will become an enemy to the clan. So, is there any reason to go that far to protect someone?」
Tamaria put her hand on her chin and thought about it, and then she voiced her opinion.
「Hmーm, I guess, it’s love, after all? I mean, look, isn’t it like, you can risk your life for the sake of the one you love?」
「A love between Myluc in his forties and Jill, who is in her twenties?」
「Age has nothing to do with love!」
「No no no, that, that’s strange. Then, where did the two of them meet..... Was Jill already here when Tamaria was brought to this place?」
Tamaria is also troubled while frowning. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
「She.....was....I think she was a year older than my age right now....」
「Then, Myluc was already in love with a girl 13, 14 years old at the time? To the point he won’t mind dying because of that?」
「Hmーm....」
Tamaria is in trouble, while I am also at my wits’ end.
「To begin with, why would the daughter of the War house look like a Saharian, I don’t understand this point.....」
Tamaria quickly turns around.
「I knew it, she’s Myluc’s daughter!」
「If that’s the case, why would they do that kind of act」
「’That kind of act’, that doesn’t tell me anything, you know? Can you explain it in an easy-to-understand manner?」
「Just go suck on your own fingers or something」
Good grief. This is exhausting.
She looks like she’s seriously thinking about it, but the inside of her head was just filled with diary jokes, this person.
「Yosh!」
Tamaria then raised her voice as if she had made up her mind about something.
「Let’s stop thinking about it!」
「After talking about this and that」
Isn’t it just turning it into a hassle?
But, her opinion might be correct.
「No, but I guess that might be better」
「Noor, this, this is bad. It’s better not to know about this」
「Right.....that’s right, say, un. I’ve come to think like that too」
I quickly rose from the bed. I open the door. The sunlight was already beginning to turn yellow.
Looking down at the courtyard. The gate that was usually closed suddenly opened with a loud noise, gatan. There was a clip-clop sound *kapokapo*, as the carriage returned.
「It’s about time to leave」
「Un, I will wait naked next time」
I gave her the sternest look I could make and walked away from the room. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
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