Chapter 18 - Chiyuki's Strangeness

As far as I know, my father did tell me to use some craftsmen needed to make something. I ate those words too much until they accidentally made the same vehicle up to 5.

 My father gave a little suggestion to name them, it would be very awkward if the terrible vehicle didn't have a name to remember.

 I didn't mind the suggestion but there was a small rule that involved it.

 "This vehicle must have a woman's name?" I said after reading the proposal given by my father.

 "Do you have any suggestions, Sebastian?" I asked.

 Currently, I am relaxing with Sebastian while enjoying the cold night air on the veranda of my room.

 "Proposal from Master? I'm sorry, Karl-sama but I haven't met many women lately. So, asking for woman name... its little bit hard to me."

 "Forget that for now. What about your wife and daughter? Aren't they in the Flora royal palace?"

 "They will return here after hearing the rumors that have been circulating lately."

 "Rumors? Which rumors?"

 "Ah, that.."

 Sebastian was silent for a moment. I knew what was on his mind. The rumors about our family were indeed spreading throughout the Flora Kingdom. The problem was.. which rumor?

 There were too many rumors circulating.

 And if asked about the rumor, which rumor?

 "Sorry if I offended you a little, Karl-sama. But is it okay if we throw away the royal army and replace it with a new army?"

 "Oh, that? It's not a problem," I answered briefly.

 The current hot rumor was that there would be a cut in the military budget to replace our old military with a new military adaptation of new military weapons. Of course, this decision was based on my father's approval. So, if they wanted to protest then they had to convey it directly to my father.

 "Was the previous Duke okay with this?" Sebastian asked.

 "Oh, grandfather? Well.. if he bought that panzerfaust for fun, it means he agreed, right?"

 "Ah! He became like a young man again after getting to know that weapon."

 "That's right, seeing grandfather energetic again like that is very satisfying, isn't it."

 "Oh!!"

 Suddenly, Sebastian had a thought that struck his mind.

 "What about Remi, Karl-sama?"

 "Remi? You mean Grandma?"

 "Yes, how about naming the vehicle Remi? A strong and durable vehicle suits Remi-sama's characteristics, right?"

 "Hmm.. if grandpa hears grandma's name is used for a vehicle. What do you think will happen?"

 "Maybe.. he'll buy it as their anniversary present?"

 "OH! I JUST THOUGHT OF IT!"

 The idea that Sebastian brought up was quite reasonable. A vehicle with the code name "REMI" is armed with heavy weapons for long-range and mobile attacks. Just like Grandma who was a former deputy general who ended up marrying Grandpa for political reasons.

 Just like during her career in the military, this vehicle has great compatibility with Grandma. It fits perfectly.

 "Then, I'll name the vehicle unit Remi-class. Finally! This troublesome task is over. Somehow thinking of a name is so hard. By the way.. where did you name your seven daughter, Sebastian?"

 "I'm just telling you this, Karl-sama. The truth behind their names was an accident when I heard the names of Duke-sama's guests who visited. I only changed their names a little to make them suitable for my daughter."

 "Ah.. it was really hard to decide on a name. Well.. thank you for accompanying me this time, Sebastian. I guess... it's time for Chiyuki to come to sleep together."

 Right after that, Chiyuki came to my room carrying a chain and a bunch of keys.

 "Good night, Onii-sama."

 I could see her sweet smile but…

 A heavy feeling entered me.

 "Then, I'll take my leave, Karl-sama."

 "Haaaa~ good night, Sebastian."

 Sebastian just nodded and brought the rest of the drinks left in my room.

 A moment after Sebastian stepped out, Chiyuki hurriedly covered the door and windows of my room with chains that prevented them from opening.

 "Fufufu~ It's just the two of us now, Onii-sama"

 I think my actions during dinner provoked her to act recklessly like this.

 "We'll sleep together tonight..."

 "Just the two of us..."

 "Without any disturbance..."

 "Fufufu~"

 It seems.. tonight..

 I have to survive every second.

 [...]

 "This is a vehicle unit called the Remi-class. A vehicle designed to accommodate six crew members and armed with a tactical field. Weapons specially designed to be placed in all conditions of the battlefield. But.. until now, the use of these weapons has not reached its optimal stage. Your task this time is to use this vehicle and the weapons inside to test the performance of the Remi-class unit. Do you understand?"

 This task took them to study the Remi-class unit. On the 2nd day, it felt a little rushed to introduce them to the Remi-class unit. A child was given a weapon worth 10,000 gold coins and ammunition that cost 20 gold coins each. It's not cheap indeed, but if we talk about Duke Flora's abilities. Such an amount is only the dirt of our fingernails and it is comparable to the savings we will make.

 "The target this time is.. this!" In front of me was a fairly large map filled with several red circles that would be their operation zone.

 There was nothing special in the circle. It's just a small game of hunting bandits that is suitable for children who use weapons of course. They will be safe but for those bandits... you could say they are having bad luck.

 This is not my fault, I am only carrying out my duty to keep the Duke Flora area in a peaceful and safe atmosphere. And... this cleaning is done to test these children.

 Two swords that are active simultaneously to eradicate the same problem. Everything is in my control this time. Because Chiyuki is not with them and sits with me in the command tent to observe the performance of these children.

 "Onii-sama, will they be okay?"

 A surprising question came from my sister's mouth. I don't mind it but hearing my little sister suddenly care makes me a little uncomfortable. Like there is something wrong with her body.

 I immediately hold her body and touch her forehead. It feels a little hot and warm.

 "Chiyuki, do you have a fever?"

 "Uhm?" Chiyuki just tilted her head.

 I understand why she could have a fever because last night she was too active in marking her territory with her scent. Maybe she did that because previously one of the wolf girls named Hime-chan did the same thing as Chiyuki. Marking her territory with her scent, which is a common thing for their kind.

 "Chiyuki, don't force yourself here. Rest in your room."

 I said that because most of our rebuilt house had been completed on the important parts needed. The rest were just special rooms and minor adjustments were needed.

 "Eng!" Chiyuki shook her head. Sometimes her stubbornness was something.

 "Why is that?" I asked.

 "I'm worried about those girls, Onii-sama."

 Yep, she's was sick. Why does her concern for others increase?

 "What are you worried about?"

 "I'm worried that they won't follow the 3 golden rules that I made."

 Hmm.. I know that's a rule that's beyond common sense. My body tells me not to continue my curiosity but my brain says otherwise.

 "Eh? What rule is that?"

 Ah.. that.. first.. always be careful of your surroundings."

 Oh, it sounds normal this time.

 "Second.. protect your friends."

 Hmm.. so far there's nothing strange about that rule.

 "Third, make sure everything goes according to plan and double-check what has been done."

 Hmm... nothing wrong this time. Even though I was prepared to be amazed...

 "That way, they become a troop that cannot be prosecuted because of the lack of evidence of what was done."

 UUUCK!!!

 Without realizing it, I choked on my breath.

 I had just not thought negatively but all of that was thrown back to my sister's actions that were too abnormal.

 Chiyuki just smiled when her three rules were mentioned. She seemed proud of the rules she made.

 So far, there was nothing wrong if it wasn't Chiyuki's meaning. Everything would seem normal if it was outside of Chiyuki's perspective.

 Where will my life go if those kids have the same thoughts as Chiyuki?

 Please! Grow up to be a good girl.

 I beg you all!

 Be a normal, sweet girl!

 [...]