A young girl in a village without protection - Chapter 26

Translator: Darling | Editor: Coming soon…

Selesina was managing the village successfully. They had harvested 1000 potatoes by now and the fertility blessings had leveled up to level 3.

However, Soratek contacted her. Apparently she had only been spending time at the village and hadn’t met Soratek at all. That was the problem.

‘I thought that he would be enjoying dating with the heroine……’

Was that not the case?

For that reason, she had returned back to the mansion in the royal capital today. Soratek would be coming soon so they would drink tea and spend time together.

The potato chips stall was successful and recently the village had income. Using that income they could now buy basic necessities, crop seedlings, and fertilizer.

That’s why Selesina wanted to go to the village every day. Besides she also wanted to water her great tree.

“It’s grown till my waist by now……”

Good job me! The one who doesn’t have blessings! She wanted to praise herself.

If it continued to grow like this then the tree blooming within a year may not be just a dream. Even though she didn’t have any blessings, the great tree still grew till here.

-Knock knock-

There was a knock and Hisui’s voice calling out to her, ‘Lady Sele’. He seemed to have guided Soratek in.

“Come in.”

The one that entered was Soratek alone. Hisui seemed to have refrained from coming in.

‘Lord Soratek, doesn’t seem to like Hisui much after all……..’

Selesina kindly smiled and welcomed Soratek in but he shook his head in response.

Looks like he didn’t intend to sit down.

“Lord Soratek…….?”

Why? Selesina looked at Soratek troubled. She was wondering what was up when Soratek said that they would be going out and extended his hand out.

“Eh?………….umm, understood.”

He seemed to want to go somewhere.

They reached the entrance to find the carriage already prepared with Hisui sitting next to the coachman.

‘Ah, we were going out together that’s why he didn’t enter the room.’

Without knowing the destination Selesina got on the carriage with Soratek.

Once the carriage slowly started, Soratek’s smile disappeared.

“…….Sele.”

“Ye, yes.”

The atmosphere seemed strange and Selesina subconsciously corrected her posture.

“Lady Meria came to the village for a visit? Even though I haven’t visited it yet.”

“………..!”

‘She arbitrarily came!’

She wanted to say loudly……..but she didn’t have to purposely tell him about the thing she said or her blunder.

Selesina apologized and explained to him.

“I mentioned it earlier as well, but the village is still not appropriate for your visit. I thought that it might make you uncomfortable that’s why it was difficult to invite you.”

“…………We’ll be married in the future right? Don’t mind such things. I know that you’re trying your best so there is no way that I will be uncomfortable.”

“Lord Soratek.”

Selesina smiled cheerfully but a little troubled at those kind words.

It can’t be helped. Actually there is nothing there yet. There are no shops, no inns, there are only houses for the 14 residents and warehouses.

“That’s why we’re going to your village now.”

“No, now…….?”

“That’s right. Ahh, I got permission from the Marquis so there is no problem.”

“Understood.” 

Without knowing he had even spoken to father. She had to guide him through the village now, Selesina was nervous.

They passed their time chatting and they soon reached the village a little past noon.

They were in Soratek’s carriage today so it was more luxurious. The villagers were startled. Normally they would come forward to give their greetings but today no one came close.

They probably thought that we were visiting for a specific reason.

Hisui opened the door to the carriage, Soratek got down first and escorted Selesina.

“So this is Selin village. It’s small but it looks lively.”

“Thank you, Lord Soratek. Everyone is doing their best for this village.”

The village was small so I guess the only the place to guide him to was the great tree and the potato fields.

Selesina headed to the great tree together with Soratek when she saw Anton along with an unfamiliar person. He seemed to be visiting from outside the village.

“So that’s Sele’s great tree. It’s grown well there are even leaves on it. Although it’s still small it’s powerful and it looks wonderful.”

“Lord Soratek………”

Selesina was overjoyed to have her great tree praised.

“I’m really happy. Especially because I can come so far with the great tree even though I don’t have blessings.”

“Yes. You are my fiancé that I’m proud of.”

Soratek said that as he took Selesina’s hand and kissed it.

“………….!”

“Let’s look at the place near the great tree.”

“Yes.”

Selesina took Soratek near the great tree. Anton and the other person gave their respectful greetings. They seemed to have guessed who Soratek was so they came to greet him.

“Lord Soratek. Let me introduce you. This is the chief of Selin village Anton.”

“Is that so? I’m Selesina’s fiancé Soratek Lily Albard. I’ve heard that this is growing into a better village every day. I would be glad if you would continue to  devote yourself and help Selesina out hereafter as well.”

“I’m the village chief Anton. I’ll do my best.”

They easily finished their greetings and Soratek looked at the great tree once again. He happily squatted down to touch its leaves.

It would be fine to remain like this for a little while more.

Selesina looked at Anton and then the man who was with him. Anton immediately introduced him.

“This man is a merchant from Harmil. He has come here to discuss about opening a branch of his here in this village…….”

“Branch?”

It was bigger than she assumed.

The man bowed respectfully and greeted her.

“I’m Nicholas from Picott company. It’s an honor to meet you Lady Selesina.”

Nicholas was one of those people that had tried the potato chips in Harmil. He seemed to believe that this can be a business and hence hurried to come to this village.

‘Picott company, it’s a large company in Harmil. It’s great for this village if they can open a branch here!’

First, a shop will open then manpower will also flow in so the residents will increase. We can then meet the requirements for the great tree to level up.

“You liked the potato chips right? Thank you, Mr. Nicholas. I have heard of Picott but I’ll leave it to Anton’s judgment.”

“I’m thrilled to know that you’ve heard of it. Then I’ll discuss it further with Mr. Anton.”

“Yes. Please go ahead, Anton.”

“Please leave it to me Lady Selesina.”

The 2 of them went ahead to Anton’s home to discuss the branch.

“I thought that you might hear about that too but that’s not the case.”

Soratek had finished looking at the great tree and came next to Selesina.

“I cannot overlook everything hereafter. That’s why I must rely on the villagers more and more hereafter.”

“I see. It’s under Rinklat ‘s supervision so there isn’t a chance of something going wrong. They also know that I’m your fiancé.”

Soratek reassured Selesina that the village was in good condition.

“Yes, it will become bigger and bigger hereafter—-“

“Lord Soratek, Lady Selesina—!”

“Eh……….?”

In the middle of Soratek and Selesina’s conversation, they heard a cute voice calling out to them. When they turned around to look, Meria was happily waving to them.

“……..Yes?”