Nurturing the Hero to Avoid Death

Ch 14.1 - The Hero's Long Absence (Middle Part)

Spring break has arrived. Starting today, I will have three weeks off from school.

The twin brothers Jade and Jain left for their relative’s villa. It’s right by a famous and beautiful lake, the surface of which is as clear as a mirror.

Snay also went away for vacation. Currently, he’s at his grandmother’s estate at the outskirts of town, where vineyards are abound.

Those three have invited me to stay with them, but I refused. I have a lot of things waiting for me to do.

Once I bid them a good holiday and tried to send them away, they burst into tears, saying things like “not being able to meet you for three weeks is unthinkable!” Once they were finally leaving the village, they kept looking back at me. Why were they crying though? It’s not like this was our final farewell.

It’s only… three weeks.

I’m sure that it will pass in a blink of an eye.

Before I realize it, the vacation will be over.

Since I’m taking the role of Lian, I have to accompany Lian’s elder brother on a business trip to the neighboring territory’s town hall. It’ll last for four days. The purpose of the trip is to fulfill my father’s duty as a feudal lord.  Then, Lian’s grandfather, who lives in a town closeby, asked us to stay a few days there… Okay, scratch that. Since he already said it, then it’s less of an invite and more of an order.

Other than this, I still have to make the demon alarms, figure out where to place them, make the hazard map, and create an evacuation route.

Once I finish the map, I plan to send copies to all the villagers.

If I tell Lian’s father that this will make him look like a good feudal lord, and increase his appeal to the higher ups, then he will gladly lend me a hand without a doubt.

So, yeah. I’m busy. Terribly so.

Even though it is spring break, I have no free time and no breaks.

As I jot down my checklist in my room, the sunlight streaming through my window grew stronger.

I glance outside. The leaves from the trees outside are starting to turn a darker green. Up above, blue skies stretch on and on. An occasional soft breeze rolls in. it feels pleasant.

A day like this is perfect for [tn content=”starting on a trip”]I randomly search the meaning of this word in dictionary, so I thought I will share :3

旅立つ

(1) to start on a journey, to depart, to embark
(2) to die, to pass away, to depart this life

You’re welcome~[/tn].

…Alfred should be on his trip with Cheddar-san and his wife already, right?

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One week has passed since the spring break began.

Today, Lian’s parents have gone to the capital city, and will not return for five to six days.

Lian’s brother, as the acting feudal lord, is in charge of filling the documents, completing routine duties and house-sitting for his father.

Currently, he should be in his father’s study doing his morning paperwork, under the watchful eye of the capable butler Loendal.

I rather not, but I have to greet them a few times during this break.

Anyway, whenever I go out, I have to inform Lian’s brother first, which is very bothersome.