YLTESCIA: A Reincarnator's Tale in the Lands of Merusia (3)

Chapter 403: Crossing the Ocean

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A sparkling sea of stars glimmered as sunlight reflected all across the vast oceans. The sky was blue and so was the waters under it, the salty and refreshing breeze blowing towards the lands as the sky climbed the horizons.

The palm trees stood proud by the shores and their leaves swayed by the rhythm of the winds. The grains of sand ran all throughout the beach, passing by the crabs and shells just going about their usual days. The waves splashed again.

Such a white beach was a beauty to behold, a treasure in the sea of blue. But even more so was the silver-haired elf standing on it, her hair sparkling like jewels as it fluttered in the winds, her eyes as blue as the sea before her.

"Can't you stay even a little bit longer?" ［Marika］

"We'd love to, but we have a schedule to catch." ［Yuna］

"Mmn... It can't be helped then..." ［Marika］

"Fufufu! Don't be too sad now, Marika. We'll drop by from time to time, and you can also call us whenever you want." ［Yuna］

The sun had risen and set several times, and the days elapsed in the blink of an eye. It has been quite some time since Grey and Yuna visited the Royal Capital, and after finalizing their plans for their next destination, they quickly set off.

Since Torogi was the furthest place Grey knew, the two of them decided to pay the island a visit and start their journey from there. They spent a couple hours with the villagers and everyone, just spending some happy times together.

"It may be a bit late... But Great Chief, you sure look good in formal attire." ［Grey］

"Hahaha. Thank you so much, Lord Grey. I was just in a meeting a couple hours ago. It feels stifling, but I'm glad you think so." ［Manelo］

"Then does that mean we'll see Marika in a dress soon?" ［Grey］

"Hahaha. She had the pleasure of wearing one just a couple days ago, actually. And I must say, she really did fit them quite nicely." ［Manelo］

"P-Papa! Geez! I told you not to talk about that!" ［Marika］

And speaking of Torogi, they have been slowly but surely integrating themselves in the Kingdom, all the while still retaining their own culture. It was a slow and gradual process which won't be ending anytime soon.

For now, the Chiefdom is a special autonomous territory of Alfrione, and it is still not considered a "True" vassal of the Kingdom. Not until the Chiefdom has fully stabilized and integrated will the whole process be finalized by the High Officials.

The King has been thinking of granting the Great Chief the rank of either "Baron" or "Viscount", but that will take some time and consideration from both sides. After all, Alfrione isn't colonizing nor invading Torogi, but annexing it. A peaceful relationship.

『A title, huh... Somehow, it feels a little strange...』 ［Grey］

『Really? Isn't it normal for territories to be annexed by larger ones?』 ［Yuna］

『I don't know... It just feels strange...』 ［Grey］

Pondered Grey over and over again. After all, the culture in Merusia is largely similar to Western Europe on Earth back in the Medieval Ages. Seeing Austronesian culture go along with western feudalism just felt a little strange.

Well, no matter how strange it will be, only one thing is sure, and that is, Torogi will be the smallest territory in the Kingdom, smaller than the smallest Barony. Ironically, it would be richer than most Viscounties with all its natural resources. Truly absurd.