Tensei Saki ga Shoujo Manga no Shiro Buta Reijou datta Chapter 100

Half a year had passed since we repelled the northern country, and now the season had turned to winter.

The workroom dedicated to Earl Hakusu was where Ryuze was.

On the old shelves and desk, documents were piled up. When my grandfather was the earl, documents were scattered haphazardly, so there were many things that couldn't be found.

Ryuze's men were briskly working and the papers were processes steadily. The child of the employee that I had once taught, Ryan, was working hard as an apprentice.

I would be 16 years old soon, and I visited my cousin's workroom.

I had consulted with Ryuze a while ago.

[Britney, are you serious in wanting to go back to the capital city once spring has come? Even though you were reluctant to do so…]

[Yes, Angelsama has sent an invitation to me. I was able to get along with her so I think I will accept it.]

Ricardo, who had lost his position as the next head of the family, would return to the capital city after he finished his work in the Astor territory.

If I went there, I could see him.

If I didn't move, the chances of me as an unmarried woman meeting with Ricardo would almost disappear.

It was difficult to meet him at the capital city without a purpose due to the current condition.

The date would flow as it was, I would be engaged to another person… it would continue like that.

I didn't know who my partner would be and from which territory.

(Even if I can meet Ricardo, being engaged to him will be difficult. I understand that.)

Even though I simply "like" him or said that "I don't want to give up on the engagement", reality was harsh.

But I didn't want to regret like this.

(I'm also worried about Prince Marlow who died in the manga.)

With my cousin or not, I would go to the capital city, either option was fine.

However, Ryuze who was in front of me had a slightly difficult face.

[I understand the story. How long are you going to be there?]

[I have not decided yet.]

[For your social debut, I had thought that we have to go to the capital city anyway. However, you have an active role in our territory …]

I was stared at by his clear blue eyes and got uncomfortable.

Certainly, I had work in our territory. I couldn't stay at the capital city all the time.

[Tha, that is so.]

[Construction of waterways in our territory will begin in spring, and an invitation of "let's start a project together" came from Astor territory. The resources are attractive.]

[…Certainly.]

[Britney, if you wish, do you mind staying in Hakusu territory forever? That way, I will be saved.]

[Onii-sama, that is no good. I will be too old to be a daughter-in-law.]

[If you are too late to be married, I will provide for you.]

[Again, such a joke.]

The conversation between Ryuze and Millard at the western town resurfaced in my mind, it made me feel uneasy.

(No, no, absolutely not! It's impossible for onii-sama to be engaged with me!)

My age was five years younger than him and my cousin was popular among women.

Even Nora, Lily and Angela had a crush on him.

(A character like white pig lady… something like that, no way. It's just an excessive self-consciousness.)

When I thought about it calmly, it made me feel stupid to be so flustered.

I lightly ignored Ryuze's words.

[Well then, can I stay at the capital city?]

[You will have to return back here sometimes, but it doesn't matter since it's fine. I also plan on visiting the capital city more often.]

[As for my place of residence, Angelsama will prepare it. It won't cost much money.]

[You don't have to worry about money. I had used up part of the budget for reconstruction though, so you can't have much luxury. That said, I'll give you what I should give you so that you're not embarrassed as a young lady.]

[Thank you very much.]

With Ryuze's agreement, I started to prepare for the trip to the capital city while continuing working in the territory.

Soon, I would be 16 years old and the manga started in spring.

If it's in accordance to the story, dangers would await.

But that may not be the case.

Ricardo seemed to be the same as the original, but there were other points — Ryuze was not dead, and Angela's personality had improved.

(It's fine, I won't be executed. The current Angelsama won't be malicious towards Merrill… maybe.)

There was hope.

Believing so, I started working again.

TN: Next chapter, Britney is 16 years old. 100 chapters for pre-manga is quite long, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. It's a nice even number after all.

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