The Duke's Daughter Goes Her Own Way
[See You Again!]
Translated by: ME
Before I knew it, I've become a mother of four.
Elizabeth, at your service.
I'm in my late twenties now, you see. I've become a composed, mature woman. Composed, I tell you. As composed as laundry during the rainy season.
My eldest son, Cedric, is now ten. As the Crown Prince, he studies hard every day. Compared to His Highness Leon at that age, he seems a bit childish. Or rather, His Highness was just exceptional. Being compared to that father is a bit pitiable.
It's okay~. You're not doing poorly at all~. You don't need to become His Highness Leon~.
My second son, Edward, is eight. Two years ago, he volunteered to be adopted into the Macnagan Ducal family.
His eyes sparkled like I'd never seen before when he said, [I'll become the Duke's son!]... He's a child in whom I feel my own blood so strongly. This child will surely fit right into that house.
I sent him off, saying, [Go on! And make sure to defeat that brother of mine!] I see him occasionally, and he seems to be having fun every day.
My eldest daughter, Rachel, is seven. She's interested in all sorts of miscellaneous things and is always doing something with Master Nathaniel. Well, I mostly leave her to it, figuring Master Nathaniel will stop her if it gets too dangerous.
The other day, she took apart a clock and reassembled it. I get it. You'd do that, wouldn't you? And then you end up with one gear left over. And even with a gear left over, the clock somehow works, right? It's a mystery.
My youngest daughter, Cecilia, is five. Perhaps because the middle two are so free-spirited, she's an unusually sensible child. Somehow, her personality resembles His Highness Leon's. She's serious and hardworking. Even though she's the youngest, she's far more responsible than the middle two. And she's only five...
At just five years old, she already says, [I will support my elder brother!] She's a splendid young lady.
***
So, that's me, a mother of four, but right now I'm in a carriage.
This trip is a small journey under the guise of an 'inspection'.
[It's my first time going to the Duchy...]
His Highness Leon murmured while gazing at the scenery outside the window.
Am I imagining it, or does his voice seem to carry a hint of anxiety?
[It's a lovely place.]
I try saying with a smile, but His Highness just nods with an [Mmm...] and says nothing more.
No, I'm serious, it's a great place.
The tranquil areas are tranquil, the shady areas are shady, and the vibrant areas are vibrant.
Since the territory is ridiculously vast, it has all sorts of places, which makes it interesting.
I suppose that 'having all sorts of places' might be the source of His Highness's anxiety.
Well, not that I'm without a little anxiety myself...
***
It's been four years since His Highness Leon ascended the throne.
He hadn't had a proper vacation, so the children got worried.
They told him, [Please take a little break.]
Ahh... I'm so grateful.
Even His Highness's former aides and Lady Linalia told us to leave the rest to them and relax.
So, with that, we established the pretext of an 'inspection' and headed straight for the Macnagan Duchy.
***
The Macnagan Duchy is vast.
The first Duke was apparently the elder brother of the king at the time. Recognizing he wasn't fit to be king, he promptly renounced his right to succession and became a vassal.
At that time, the King said, [If you won't take the throne, at least contribute to the country's development!] to which he replied [Sure thing!], and as a result, he was granted a vast, then-barren tract of royal land.
In return for developing it, he asked, [So, it's cool if I don't do the social stuff, right?] and apparently got a [Well, I guess so] of approval.
The first Duke was definitely a 'Macnagan'. I feel the bloodline...
No socializing, no court attendance, just vigorously developing the Duchy and paying hefty taxes to the country. This stance continued for several generations. My father has maintained this stance as well.
Whether it's talent for territorial management or an abundance of pointlessly multi-talented individuals like my brother, the Macnagan Duchy is always prosperous. Even with the Aime River flooding every few years, they have the wealth and technology to overcome such disasters.
...Well, that river's flood control projects are now complete, so it hardly floods anymore.
Seeing the Macnagan territory, the surrounding minor nobles started saying, [Do something about our lands too, will you?] to which they got another [Okay], and the territory kept expanding.
Repeating this over 200-plus years, the Macnagan Duchy has grown to an unbelievable vastness, accounting for nearly twenty percent of the kingdom's territory.
Now, this vast Macnagan Duchy, being so enormous, has distinctly different characteristics from region to region.
There are towns famous for glasswork, with many workshops. There are towns famous for pottery. There are towns known for high-quality grapes and wine production. There are towns where agriculture, primarily wheat, thrives. There are towns where livestock farming is prominent.
And someone, I don't know who started it, made the sixth sector flourish in the Macnagan Duchy... Did an ancestor also have a reincarnated soul? Perhaps.
They make dishes from crops grown in the territory, serve them on tableware made in the territory, and provide wine from the territory in glasses made in the territory. All the tableware and glasses are available for purchase.
How wonderful, local production for local consumption!
They intentionally avoid distributing these items to the royal capital and other places, creating scarcity and driving up the premium. As a result, money flows into the Macnagan territory. It's the so-called 'scarcity marketing' that would probably get backlash on SNS, but mass production is factually impossible, so it can't be helped. And there's no SNS, so there's nothing to fear.
Reselling is strictly monitored, and if discovered, they simply refuse to sell to that person again.
They circulate products within the territory and extract money from tourists from outside... No, the prices are fair. They're actually set a bit on the cheap side.
This system has been entrenched for quite a long time.
There are also scenic spots, so tourists from other countries come too.
The profits are reinvested into the territory, leading to further development. Wonderful. What a beautiful economic cycle.
This Macnagan Duchy is rather unique even within the country.
With so many industries, it's always welcoming immigrants. You don't see many territories like that elsewhere.
Hardworking laborers! Wouldn't you like to work in the Macnagan Duchy?!
***
This 'inspection' of the vast and diverse Macnagan Duchy.
By the way, our local guide is my son. Well, apparently my father and mother will also join us.
Having my son as a guide makes me a little anxious.
Because that kid takes after me. He has an air about him that suggests he won't do anything proper.
Not that I'm not a composed, mature woman now. But he's only eight. Who knows what he'll do...
***
After two days of a relaxed, leisurely carriage journey, we have arrived.
We've reached the capital city of the Macnagan Duchy. The Ducal mansion is on its outskirts.
Since it's the royal carriage, people who see it wave at us. Waving back, my hand was starting to get tired just as we arrived at the mansion.
Ever since entering the capital city, His Highness Leon has been unusually quiet.
What are you so wary of? It's just a normally prosperous city, you know?
The carriage stopped, and the door was opened.
His Highness got out first, offered his hand, which I took, and I slowly descended from the carriage.
There stood my parents, my son Eddie, and all the servants, bowing.
[Everyone, please rise. Your welcome is appreciated.]
In response to His Highness's quiet, clear voice, everyone present raised their heads.
From the group, my parents and Eddie stepped forward. (Eddie is Edward's nickname)
[Welcome.]
[You must be tired. Tea is prepared.]
His Highness smiled and replied [Thank you] to my parents.
I quickly scanned the assembled crowd and looked at Eddie.
[Eddie, where's the shitty insect brother?]
My brother wasn't among them.
In response to my question, Eddie grinned broadly and gave me a thumbs-up.
Mmm. Excellent.
I returned the thumbs-up. That's my son.
[Tell me the details later.]
[Yes, Mother.]
I ruffled Eddie's head, and he laughed happily.
[Ellie-chan, you must be tired~? Let's have some tea~]
[Yes, Mother... It's been a long time.]
[Well, yes. It has been a while since we last met face-to-face, hasn't it~?]
Mother, who laughed [Ufufu~], is still beautiful and adorable even in her fifties.
Marvelous. This is the ideal I strive for. Composed, graceful.
[Now, let's go, Ellie. We mustn't keep His Majesty waiting.]
[Yes, Father.]
Father is so cool and distinguished too.
[Let's go, Father. The garden here is spacious and very nice.]
Eddie said this while tugging at His Highness Leon's arm. His Highness laughed as if to say [What can you do?]
Such a peaceful, lovely scene...
***
The 'Macnagan Duke' is technically still my father. Though he's past fifty, he shows no intention of passing the headship to my brother.
I understand that feeling all too well.
It seems he plans to skip over Brother entirely and pass the Dukedom to Eddie.
Naturally, no one objects.
Brother is still unmarried. He shows no interest in marriage proposals... or rather, as always, his interest in anyone other than me is extremely minimal; he doesn't have a micron of intention to take a wife.
My parents apparently once considered the extinction of the Ducal house, but fortunately, I had more than one child. The idea became, why not adopt one of them as the heir, skipping Brother entirely?!
My parents seemed to have only thought [Well, can't be helped] about the Macnagan Ducal house's extinction, but the servants and territorial residents apparently put a stop to it, saying [No, no, no! That won't do!]
It's wonderful to be such a beloved master.
So, we wanted to send one of our children as an adopted heir to the Ducal house. When we consulted His Highness Leon, it was decided we should hear the children's opinions first.
The eldest son was already Crown Prince, so that was impossible no matter what. We need him to become King in the future, or we'll be in trouble. For the sake of our enjoyable retirement, sorry eldest son, but you'll have to work hard.
The youngest was still too little, so we talked to the second son and eldest daughter.
That's when the second son bit hard.
His eagerness was like a cat presented with a certain gelatinous snack.
This second son had previously gone to play at the Ducal house in the royal capital on his own. We let it slide, thinking it was safe there. Apparently, the atmosphere of that house suited him, and he grew exceptionally fond of the Ducal family.
Even within the castle, he'd climb trees, try to scale the outer walls, casually eat random grass... a prince with an indefinable wild child aura.
Where did His Highness Leon's genes go? I wonder. Isn't my influence too strong? Also, heat the grass before eating. You *can* eat it raw, but it's definitely tastier cooked.
Being such a prince, his surroundings were constantly in turmoil, and it seemed tough on them.
It would be more peaceful for the castle to release him into the Ducal house.
And in the Ducal house, this wild prince could live freely.
He'd probably be like a fish in water.
His Highness Leon and I agreed, and with the child's own strong desire, Eddie was adopted into the Ducal house. He is, on paper, my nephew, adopted by my brother.
In ten years, when Eddie comes of age, my parents intend to pass the Dukedom to him.
[I can't die until then,] Father says, taking care of his health.
Please live long with that spirit, Father. And of course, you too, Mother.
***
Well, it's lovely weather.
We had breakfast, got ready to go out, and are now gathered in front of the entrance.
The pretext is 'inspection,' but there's no fixed schedule. Well, the people of this capital city would probably treat the sudden, casual appearance of the King the same way they'd treat the old man from next door.
After all, these are the people who uniformly called me, the lord's daughter, 'Ellie-chan.'
Their friendliness is exceptional.
Eddie was waiting in front of the entrance.
Next to him was Dee, who had the air of a good-natured older guy.
[Huh? Dee, what's up?]
[Well, I'm not too sure myself... Bodyguard?]
I tilted my head at Dee, who tilted his head in a clearly clueless manner.
What's this about?
[I asked him to.]
Eddie looked at me and smiled.
...How cunning. This kid's smile is terribly cunning.
[I heard Mother often walked around with Dee when she was my age.]
[Ahh...]
Involuntarily, the same murmur escaped both Dee and me.
That's true, isn't it?
Well, Dee is just so useful.
He looks like a regular guy you'd find anywhere. Even if weirdos bother you, he handles them with ease. He's sensitive to his surroundings. And he knows the area like the back of his hand.
The Reaper, who has nearly the same specs aside from appearance, stands out pointlessly because of his looks.
Dee, on the other hand, blends into the surroundings. He's the type very suited for an assassin: 'lacking any distinguishing features.'
[So I'm the young master's bodyguard, then?]
[Is that not okay?]
Dee gave a lopsided grin at Eddie, who tilted his head questioningly.
[Nah, it's not that it's *not* okay... Just wait a sec.]
Saying that, Dee whistled.
The first one was long. Followed by two short ones.
Wondering what it was, I watched as Dee smiled a little gleefully.
[Birds have their own signals, you see.]
Birds have their own... That means...
With a rustling sound, something descended from above and landed on the ground.
Looking closely, it was a woman wearing the Ducal house uniform.
A woman... is it?
She had an Adam's apple peeking from her collar that she couldn't quite hide. Her hands were large and bony. Her facial features were very pretty, but...
[Name?]
The woman? smoothed the wrinkles of her skirt as if straightening it, giving it a sharp flick with her hand.
[For now, Sophia.]
Dee muttered [Hunh] with apparent disinterest, then pointed at this Sophia and looked at Eddie.
[How 'bout takin' this one back to the royal capital? She's younger than me, probably easier to use, ain't she?]
[Um... and you are?]
Sophia bowed politely to Eddie, who sounded confused.
[I work here as a housemaid. My name is Sophia.]
Eddie made a face that said [That's not what I meant].
That's not it.
It's your way of asking that's bad.
[What did you do before coming here?]
I asked instead of Eddie. Sophia looked at me, then knelt on the ground, facing His Highness Leon. It was a unique way of kneeling, a rather distinctive bow.
[Formerly of the 'Ravens,' ma'am. My name is currently Sophia.]
[Ah... Now that you mention it, one person did disappear about four years ago...]
Only the respective leaders, the King, and the Crown Prince know the exact personnel composition of the covert operations division.
I don't know everything either, nor do I intend to. Some things in the world are better left unknown.
Seeing His Highness Leon's expression asking why someone who left the covert ops was here, Dee gave a small laugh.
[Folks like us who 'know too much' are dangerous to just let go. The best place is somewhere trustworthy, within reach and sight. That's all there is to it.]
[I was told by my superior to be looked after here. The Duke hired me, and I work here.]
Sophia said with a smile, her voice fully feminine. It was a bit low and husky, but it had the allure of a sexy, mature woman... Tch, I'm jealous.
[Eddie.]
When I called, Eddie looked at me.
[If you want to ask something, ask clearly. Unless it's something they can't or don't want to talk about, everyone will answer you properly.]
[Yes.]
I ruffled Eddie's hair messily.
Indirect phrasing might be the aristocratic way, but in the Macnagan Ducal house, that's just a bad move.
After all, the Ducal house hardly has any 'nobles,' let alone 'ordinary people.' In that house full of people with various backgrounds, being clear about what you want to say or ask is the correct approach.
Otherwise, you'll usually get evaded.
The other party may not be nobles who prefer roundabout conversation, but they are often monsters who've seen it all in various walks of life.
While I was explaining this to Eddie, His Highness Leon was gazing somewhere far away.
They say looking at distant greenery is good for the eyes. Does His Highness have eye strain or something?
***
We toured the town, had a meal at a restaurant Eddie seemed to have carefully selected, and visited shops selling the Macnagan territory's specialty glasswork and pottery.
On the way, we encountered a bar owner 'Mama,' which left His Highness speechless. Eddie's eyes, however, were sparkling.
...Well, she was clearly an older man, but with flashy curled hair, a pearl hair ornament, and wearing a frilly pearl pink dress...
For His Highness, it must have been an encounter with the unknown.
And since she was a former Royal Knight, Sir Alphonse and Sir Gray apparently knew her perfectly well. They both made faces I'd never seen before.
Mama said, [This is a special treat for Ellie-chan~♡] in her alcohol-roughened falsetto, and pressed a piece of candy into my hand.
...Candy. Must 'Aunties' in every world carry candy with them?... I'll take it. And I'll eat it.
***
In the evening, we returned to the Ducal mansion, and before dinner, I took a leisurely stroll through the garden with His Highness Leon.
[...It's been a long time since I've relaxed like this.]
His Highness Leon said with a small sigh as he sat on the bench of the gazebo we'd strolled to.
[Yes, it has. We must thank everyone.]
[Indeed.]
We bought souvenirs for the children staying behind and for those who saw us off.
I'm not sure if they'll like them, but I bought them hoping they would.
I also bought a super-realistic glass mantis for myself. It's life-sized, in a threatening pose with its scythes raised—a quite charming piece. His Highness asked, [What do you intend to do with that?] but I think its only use is for display, don't you?
Or can it be used for something? Even though it's a mantis.
[You are quite well-liked by the townspeople, aren't you?]
[Yes, well...]
I couldn't help but laugh a little.
Some people call me 'Her Majesty the Queen,' but people above a certain age all call me 'Ellie-chan' just like in the old days... And for some reason, they all give me sweets. What do they all think I am...?
[Before I met His Highness Leon, I spent more time here than in the royal capital.]
Since it's a family that doesn't engage much in social activities, I spent over half the year in the territory. Eddie will surely start doing the same from now on.
[I see... Ellie, before you met me...]
[It was only five years, though.]
I was engaged to His Highness Leon at five and have lived almost exclusively in the royal capital since then.
[I'd like to hear about you from that time.]
His Highness said with a smile, but...
To be honest, it wasn't much different from now...
No, I mean the composure! The composure is definitely greater now!
But are there any stories worth specifically telling His Highness...?
The time I climbed a tree in the garden and, predictably, fell? The time I decided to drain the pond and a mysterious gold ingot came out? The time I opened a mysterious trapdoor in the mansion, found a secret room, and got excited?
...They all seem exquisitely questionable...
But saying [I was the same as now~] feels a bit... lame...
As I was wondering what to talk about, I heard the clip-clop of leisurely hoofbeats.
Looking towards the sound, I saw Eddie approaching on a pony.
[Father, Mother, dinner will be served shortly. Please return to the mansion.]
[Ah. Eddie, that pony...]
[Is my beloved pony.]
Mmm, good smile, my son.
But your words and smile have left Father perplexed.
[What's its name?]
[Rudolph.]
Oho. A strong, fine name. Sounds like it could win a triple crown.
Macnagan Rudolph. Not bad at all. Fits within nine characters too. Splendid.
[I'll return this one to the stables and then join you. Please go on ahead.]
Saying that, Eddie clip-clopped away at a leisurely pace on his pony.
Ahh... that brings back memories. I used to ride a pony too... Because I couldn't ride a proper horse! My motor skills were too... something... and they said it was dangerous!
My beloved pony was a smart, cute, gentle girl. Her name? It's Vodka, got a problem?
[Shall we head back, Ellie?]
[Yes.]
I took the hand His Highness offered as he stood up, and I rose too.
***
The incident happened after dinner.
While we were leisurely enjoying tea, Marcus, the butler of the capital city Ducal mansion, came in.
[Pardon the interruption during your pleasant conversation. Master...]
Marcus whispered something into Father's ear.
Father listened leisurely and nodded magnanimously.
[Eddie.]
Called upon, Eddie looked at Father.
[It seems some burglars have broken in... You take command.]
Eddie looked blank for a moment, but soon broke into a very nice smile.
[Yes!]
Replying energetically, he hopped down from his chair and ran off, taking Marcus with him.
[Could someone go to Gauntlet and fetch Candy-chan and Caroline-chan~?]
At Mother's words, a maid replied, [Understood,] and left.
What fools, to break into our house...
Mother is activating the ultimate weapon.
[Duke, having Eddie take command is...]
Father answered His Highness's question with a pleasant smile.
[That child will succeed me and become the 'Macnagan Duke' in the future. He must learn to handle things like repelling burglars.]
[Is that so...?]
Yes, it is~, Your Highness.
You look speechless, but this is normal in this house.
***
Well, it's quite lively outside the mansion, but a relaxed atmosphere fills the salon.
Only His Highness seems to have a complicated expression.
[Ellie-chan's first command was when she was four, wasn't it~?]
That's right~.
[It was a masterful balance, neither killing nor sparing them. I thought then this one would make a fine commander.]
Father nodded, [Mhm, mhm.]
Just what kind of commander did you intend your daughter to become?
[...Does this kind of thing happen often?]
Father smiled at His Highness's question.
[About once every two years, I'd say. Not so often as to be commonplace, but not rare either.]
[I see... Will Eddie be alright?]
My, my. You're worried, aren't you~?
[He will be fine. The servants won't let Eddie get a single scratch.]
[I see.]
[That's right~. As long as he doesn't trip and fall on his own like Ellie-chan did, he'll be perfectly fine~!]
Mother! You didn't need to say that!
Look! His Highness is laughing and saying [I see]!
[Pardon me, Madam. The guests have arrived.]
[Then, show them in~]
At Mother's words, the maid bowed and left. Shortly after, she returned with two guests.
[We heard you called for us~?]
[Madam, what can we do for you~?]
His Highness was speechless again upon seeing the two who were brought in.
One was Candy-san. Her neatly curled hair was piled high, adorned with many flowers. Truly, 'a head like a flower garden' (literally). She wore a dress with a deeply plunging neckline, revealing her well-built, muscular chest. Mmm, sexy.
The other was Caroline Mama, whom we also met during the day. She had switched from her frilly daytime dress to a form-fitting, deep purple dress. Her muscular chest and bulky biceps were clearly visible. If she hugged you, you'd probably see heaven (literally).
Candy-san is the face of a community called Gauntlet within the Duchy. This community is a place formed by people like them, who find life 'a little difficult.'
Well, it's a place like a certain district. It might be shadier than that place, but the public order is better here. Soliciting is forbidden, and price gouging is cracked down on.
[It seems some burglars have broken into our place~]
At Mother's carefree voice, the two ladies exclaimed things like [My!] and [Oh my!]
[I was wondering if you could take them off our hands once they're caught~?]
[If it's Madam's request, we'd be delighted~]
Candy-san tilted her head with a sinuous movement.
Mama nodded beside her, laughing [Ufufu].
Watching this, His Highness's eyes were slightly dead.
Haa... How peaceful...
***
About an hour later.
My son, with a dazzling, beaming smile, had lined up about three men in the garden, tied up like shrimp tempura.
[It was fun!!]
Mmm! That's what matters most!
You really are cut out for the Macnagan Ducal house!
[...So, Eddie, do you know what these guys were after?]
Eddie sat down on top of one of the rolling men in response to my father's, Duke Macnagan question.
[Not in detail yet... But it seems they were targeting you, father...]
[In that case, it would be better to hand this lot over to the state.]
Eddie sulked, going [Ehhh!?] at the perfectly reasonable statement.
Well, if they were targeting His Highness, then it's not just the Ducal house's problem anymore, right? And if that's true, it means the death penalty for sure?
...Well, I understand the feeling of it being boring to have the idiots taken away by the state before you can play with them.
[Don't pout like that, Eddie... Fools will come again anyway.]
At Father's words, Eddie's face lit up.
[That's right!]
[Indeed... My apologies, Candy, Caroline, for having you come all this way for nothing.]
If they had business with our house, we intended to hand them over after capture. For ordinary people, that usually settles it... Occasionally, some end up staying in Gauntlet. If they've reflected on their actions, we consider that fine too.
[Oh, not at all~. For insolent scoundrels who would target His Majesty, a proper execution after clarifying their crimes is more fitting than our cute little punishments~, right?]
Candy-san looked at Mama, who nodded, saying, [That's right~.]
[Well then, we'll be off... Oh, that's right, Ellie-chan, your hand, give me your hand.]
My hand?
[Here,] I offered my hand, and Candy-san took a piece of candy from her bag and placed it on my palm.
[Here's some candy for you.]
[Oh, I'll give you some too. Here.]
[Thank you...?]
Why do both of you only give *me* candy? There's a child right over there...
[Well then, excuse us~. Ellie-chan, come play at our shop again~!]
[Gray and Norman can come too, you know~♡!]
They both blew kisses and left with a brisk stride.
Sir Gray and Alphonse, who took the direct hits of the blown kisses, were frozen with faces like they'd bitten into a sour bug.
***
We stayed in the Duchy for two more days, and it was peaceful.
***
On the day of our return to the castle, the ladies, led by Candy-san, and the people of the capital city came to see us off.
Thanks to them, the road in front of the Ducal mansion was packed with a huge crowd.
How truly grateful.
We boarded the carriage and departed.
The servants all came out to direct traffic, and the carriage moved slowly as we waved to the people.
Just as we were leaving the crowd behind, we heard the booming voices of the ladies.
[Come again, Ellie-chaaan!]
[We'll have candy ready for you neeext tiiime!]
[Stop by the shop next time! We'll be waaaiting!]
Ah, geez.
It really is a great place!
Feeling happy, I fully opened the carriage window and forced half my body out.
Inside the carriage, His Highness was frantically supporting my body, shouting, [Ellie!? It's dangerous!]
I know it's dangerous. But just for a little bit.
For those who treat me like 'little Ellie-chan,' this probably suits me better. It's not the action of 'the Queen of a nation,' but 'little Ellie-chan' would do this.
Leaning out the window, I waved vigorously to those seeing us off.
[See you agaaain!!]
I'll definitely come back.
Until then, everyone, stay well.
Filled with that thought, I waved my hand wildly.
***
...It took more effort than expected to pull me back into the carriage, and I ended up getting lectured by His Highness Leon and Alphonse the entire journey back...
The End.
***
Author's Note:
It was a long story, but thank you for staying with me until the end.
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