HBWnovel Chapter 31
Chapter 31
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“My Lord, a letter has arrived.”
About a week after having a meal with the Crown Prince in the capital, Ricktman brought me a letter.
“From who is it from?”
“Judging by the seal... it appears to be a letter from the palace.”
“I see.”
It was an ordinary rectangular envelope, but the texture of the paper was luxurious, and the stamped seal clearly bore the symbol of the imperial palace.
“If it’s a letter from the palace, it must be about Johann.”
Just as I was about to open the letter with the letter opener I was holding, Ricktman grabbed my wrist with trembling hands.
“My Lord, pardon my rudeness, but I must ask if something has gone wrong...”
He is too sharp.
Even if I’ve shown a foolish side in front of Ricktman many times, this isn’t something he should see.
“It’s nothing like that, so leave.”
I dismissed Ricktman and looked at the letter again.
What could be written in this letter? Rumors of Johann’s capture have yet to spread, so it’s unlikely...
Could there be a suitable plan to capture Johann?
Perhaps they’ve interrogated Yuren and obtained other information.
With faint hope and worry, I slowly unsealed the letter.
The contents were just an ordinary letter.
『Edward, are you keeping well? I apologize for taking a week to send news as promised. The reason for this letter is that I believe I need your help.』
Why would he need my help...
Many knights in the imperial palace are far more capable than Edward.
What could be the reason?
With faint curiosity, I continued reading the letter.
『It’s not that we lack manpower, but it’s a way to ensure the Radner family’s honor isn’t tarnished when Johann is caught. If you take the lead in arresting Johann, wouldn’t it be seen as an individual’s corruption rather than the corruption of the entire family? That’s politics.
Of course, you don’t necessarily need to step forward. This is something that should be handled at the national level. Let’s discuss the details later when we meet. Take care of yourself.』
After reading, I folded the letter and lit it with a candle.
The charred letter turned into ashes and flew into the sky, and as I watched it, I slowly gazed out the window.
Johann didn’t break into the mansion in the end. Yuren was captured, and the empire pursued Johann.
He will be caught.
The world will find out that Johann Radner is a drug dealer.
It was natural for the Radner family to take a hit.
But what will happen afterward... I don’t know.
Why did Edward get abandoned by Ania...?
Why did Ania end up meeting another man and getting married...?
***
At the same time.
William Radner frowned at the uninvited guest who had come to visit his family.
Knight equipment, facilities, food expenses, and so on...
All the money needed to maintain them.
The money Johann Radner earned from his business...
If Johann’s supposed business is indeed drug dealing, then the people will question if all the services were a cover-up.
If that’s the case, the future of the Radner family was set in stone.
***
When Ania opened her eyes, she realized she was sitting at the table in the garden.
She had fallen asleep while tidying up the garden, which had withered under the winter snow.
“Are you awake?”
A voice came as she looked at the garden cluttered with gardening tools.
It was Edward.
“You fell asleep outside, so...”
He stood there awkwardly, holding out a blanket.
He was probably going to cover her shoulders with it.
“Uh-huh... I’m up.”
“Taking care of yourself is more important than tending to the garden.”
“I’m sorry.”
“No need to apologize. Just... be careful since you get sick easily.”
“Yeah. Thank you.”
Ania stood up and picked up a gardening tool.
Since she had already started, she thought she should finish quickly and go to bed, but Edward suddenly had a shovel in hand.
“I’ll help.”
“Aren’t you busy?.”
“I have time to help my wife.”
Ania dug up withered flowers and transplanted them while Edward watched and followed along.
“Is this how you do it?”
Edward tried to imitate her, but his attempt didn’t look very successful, and he furrowed his brow.
“I’m sorry. I’m not very skilled with my hands.”
The area where he planted flowers was a mess, but Ania smiled.
She was just satisfied that Edward tried to help her.
“Let me show you. Try following along.”
Ania slowly loosened the soil where Edward had planted the flowers.
“The roots need to be deep enough to absorb nutrients well. If you pack the soil too tightly, the roots will die.”
After struggling for a few minutes, Edward quickly caught on and planted the flowers properly.
“Like this?”
“You’re doing well.”
“My handiwork isn’t that great.”
“But your technique is good.”
As Ania said that, Edward chuckled awkwardly, and under the clear sky, Ania thought she had never felt happier.
She wished these days could continue.
Edward never leaving her,
The world no longer troubling Ania,
And this happy time continuing forever...
Forever.