I called Charlotte to my study. How much of my exchange with Lord Simon should I talk about? After all, there’s also happiness in not knowing.
「Well then, first of all, you are released from your slavery contract, Charlotte-san.」
「……u-um, I am a criminal slave, as such, release is impossible.」
Perhaps I jumped the gun. That would be the normal response, I suppose.
「Yes. Actually, I went to the Royal Capital to the Prime Minister, Lord Simon.. There, it was decided that the the revocation of Baron Vold’s title would be rescinded, the documents of your criminal slavery would be erased, and that fact that you had fallen into slavery will no longer exist. However, I’m sorry, but the territory of the Vold Barony can’t be returned because there is currently no heir to it. On the other hand, the Baron will receive a new mansion in the Royal Capital. For the meantime, I think your mother, who is recovering in her parents’ house, should be the acting head as an honorary baroness.」
As I thought, I did it too fast.
Maybe because it was too fast, she wasn’t able to understand it all. Charlotte-san was stunned, and her mouth hung open.
「Ahh, until the heat dies down, Charlotte-san, you can’t go to the mansion prepared for you in the Royal Capital. That’s why, you’ll have to stay in this mansion for a while.」
Charlotte, who couldn’t keep up with the surge of information, seemed like she could only manage a half hearted reply.
I heard from Lord Simon that there many of those nobles who were aiming to buy Charlotte-san had she been sold to a slavery company abroad, Obviously, I can’t imagine they would force another false charge on Charlotte-san after she had been reinstated as the Baron’s daughter, but I can’t trust that the heads of the families of the Noblists faction wouldn’t hatch another plan.
「Lord Simon said that he will tighter hold on the Noblists and improve the air a bit more so you will be able to live in your mansion in the Royal Capital, but he also thought it would be a good idea for you to rest your mind and body here.」
「U, um, c-can I really be freed even though I am really a criminal slave?」
「The document proving that you had become a slave, as well as the receipt for when I bought in the Moulin Slavery Company are all gone now. Oh whoops, I should probably release you first.」
「Hol-! Please hold on!」
When I said that thinking that she would trust me more if I release her, Charlotte stopped me in a panic.
「If you release me right now, you will be at a disadvantage, would you not, Iruma-sama?」
「Ahh, that’s fine. Did I not mention it? I got the money I spent at Moulin-san’s back from Lord Simon. You don’t have to worry about it.
Hmm? I thought she would happy that the fact that she had become a slave was no longer an issue, but it seems I was a bit off.
「Takumi-sama, wouldn’t Charlotte-san feel guilty towards Gina and Ana if she was the only one who was freed?」
「Ahh, I can understand a little about how you feel, but if Gina and Ana work earnestly here, I think they will be released in around three years. That’s how much I plan to pay them.」 Check latest chapters at 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭·𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦·𝘯𝘦𝘵
「He’s right, Charlotte-san. In the first place, the reason why Gina and Ana became slaves is different.」
Having heard that much, Charlotte was finally convinced and she agreed to my dispel.
The slavery mark engraved onto Charlotte’s white skin had disappeared, and now, there was no proof that Charlotte was a criminal slave. Present here now was Baron Vold’s daughter, Charlotte-san.
「Okay, now you’ve returned to being the Lady Charlotte, Baron Vold’s daughter.」
「U-um, I have a favor to ask of you, Iruma-sama.」
「Since I will be in your care for a while, may I work alongside Gina-san and Ana-san?」
I was surprised by Charlotte’s request, but I’d be grateful for it. After all, the mountain of documents increases day by day. Obviously, the more help we have , the better it is.
「Yes. I believe I can be of even a little bit of assistance.」
「Thank you. Of course you’ll be properly compensated.」
We ended our conversation and were about to split up, Charlotte seemed like she had another thing to say.
「Huh, is there something else?」
「U-um, if it was possible, I was hoping…… to give Mother peace of mind……」
「Oh, ohh! I forgot. You’re right, your mother would also be worried, wouldn’t she?」
If I remember correctly, she went back home to recuperate at her parents’ home. Lord Simon did say that he would withdraw the downfall of the House Vold, and would reinstate Charlotte’s mother as an honorary baroness until the next head could be decided, didn’t he?
「Takumi-sama, in that case, why don’t you invite her into the Sanctuary? If they’re here together with us, we can have them stay in a room in the lodging facilities.」
「Right. Let’s do that. Is that alright with you too, Charlotte-san?」
「Thank you very much.」
Charlotte bowed deeply.
「You can’t do that, Charlotte-san. You are the Baron’s daughter, after all. I am a commoner.」
「That is irrelevant. I want to show my gratitude.」
「In any case, raise your head. Let’s go meet your mother immediately. I don’t know if she would come with us to the Sanctuary immediately, but she would be relieved to see your face, Charlotte-san.」
Alrighty, that’s one issue settled.