Chapter 15: Hero’s Chronicle, Step-Mother, New Grandfather

"My Lady"

"Oh, Sebastian. What's wrong? If I'm not mistaken, the discussion with you will take place in the afternoon?"

"About that, there has been information that the Madam will be arriving in the afternoon…"

"Eh? My Step-Mother is?"

"In any case, please instructs us."

Samantha Hall, Glass father's new wife. The women was capable of taming the old man's heart. Glass has established a peaceful relationship with this new mother of hers. For many Feminine-like products she had sent one to her first before they were launched. She seemed to really like them and began advertising the products here and there. To the other nobles, thinks to that product had an even faster sell-out rate the very day it was launched.

"Please ask the servants to tidy up her room and dining table, she may stay for Dinner. Also tell Sara to prepare the new tea as well as some sweets and have my mother meet me near the gardens. As she will get the first impression of its taste"

Glass sat at the Garden Sara had long arrived with Tea and snacks.

"The Madam has arrived."

"Thank you, Sebastian."

Glass turned to the nearly matchless beauty that is just below Glass own.

"Welcome to my home, mother."

"I'm sorry for coming so suddenly, Glass"

"No, not all. I am glad to be able to see mother after such a long time."

"Oh my, you sure said something cute. Nevertheless, because I wasn't able to properly talk to you before you came here, I feel really happy."

"However, is this really fine? I mean, it is still the season if I'm not mistaken?"

"It is all good~ The official events have all ended, and I have informed all of the people I have good relations with… Ah, although I received an invitation from the wife of the Leader of the Knight Order, I didn't feel like going."

Samantha sat down very happily as they enjoyed pleasant chats for the rest of the day.

[Next morning]

Glass was back in her office already working.

"Well, Class. You're working already?"

Early in the morning Samantha unexpectedly came in.

"I'm sorry, mother. It's probably time for breakfast."

"It's fine, don't worry about it. Or rather, I'm more worried about your physical condition."

"I'm doing fine. I have not collapsed for these last four months. In addition, I'm enjoying myself plenty."

"Is that so? It's fine if that's the case…"

"If you'd like, please eat breakfast ahead of me. It seems like this will take a little more time. I asked them to prepare chocolate croissant for today's breakfast."

"Chocolate croissant? I've never heard of it before."

"Mother, I come up with new product nearly every day" Glass smiled

"I'll wait to eat together with you."

"I understand. I'll work hard to finish this as soon as possible."

'Since earlier this morning, I have been looking at one report after another from the various departments. Ahh… there's still a long way to go. The road construction is doing well, and the construction of the educational institution in the fief's capital is also steadily progressing.' Glass thought

"Sebastian, the calculation is wrong, please fix it. Also, this estimated budget is rejected. The calculation of the expenses is too generous. Please cut down on places where expenses can be reduced. If the Public Works Department is not satisfied with this budget, tell them to gather the evidence needed and bring them to me. Ah, speaking of Public Works, about that matter, how did that turn out?"

"Yes. The road maintenance and the preparations to construct the public office building are advancing smoothly. Since the materials used on both can be transported at the same time, I was thinking of cutting the cost there…"

"I would like to know more about that situation, so please submit a report to me by all means. Also, please inform the Public Affairs department that preparing the family registers is the priority. At the very least, I want the people living in the fief's capital to have theirs done before the end of the road maintenance. In the future, this will be an important document. Please tell them that before progressing to something else, speed up the creation of the family registers."

"I understand."

Glass already had two mountains of paperwork left a knock came from the door.

"Please enter."

"Please excuse me."

The person who entered was Isa, who is in charge of the "Very Sweet."

and "Azure"

"Good morning Madam, my lady.…I was planning to give a report regarding the stores progress this morning but…"

"I will take a look at it, please hand it over."

When the documents were placed on the desk, there was another mountain. Glass glanced at her step-mother who was staring at her in

"Awe". Glass look like she pulled something out of her desk when she actually took out a pair of Glass and put them. Within a few minutes all three mountains where finished and Glass got up to join her step-mother for breakfast as they had more pleasant chats between women.

By lunchtime, Glass had gone back to work before more mountains stacked on her desk. And started flipping throw papers, Samantha continued to hang around as she enjoyed watching Glass work.

"…Overall, every division is in good condition. Regarding the new commodity for the beauty line products, please bring a sample later. Not just what's inside, but the container as well. After that, I would like some raw materials to conduct some tests… Please convey that to the developers."

"Something you'd like to try out, is it? If you can tell me ahead of time, I will prepare." Sebastian said regarding the divisions.

"Is that so? If that's the case… Please bring the materials written in this memo this afternoon. In addition, please bring the account books from each store, I would like to confirm them. I will look at them later."

"I understand."

"How is the state of the house over there, in the Vulgare Province?" Glass asked while she was still flipping throw paperwork

"Hmm? Things are as usual~ Nothing ever changes~ Even though it's a long vacation, that foolish brother of yours did not return home. He's probably following the third Prince and that woman most of the time." Her voice started to change "Though I have yet to say this, regarding the incident, I am, of course, your ally. Regarding Breton… I am angry at him."

Glass listened as she finished her last pile of paperwork and pulled of her glasses. "…Come to think of it, mother. What is the state of the castle in the Royal City?"

The Third Prince and his lackey have yet to leave the Academy, even though the rest of the third-years have already. The school allows third-years to stay for the rest of the term.

"Madam, your Father is here" Sebastian came in to say. As an older man walked in.

"Greeting Grandfather" Glass stood up respectfully.

Kingdom's General of Ithacan, Flanders Thomas. Samantha's father. Thomas house is a Marquis House; however, the world of the aristocrats is too difficult and enlisted in the military affairs. And became a military family. Flanders himself was remarkably able to make a name for himself. In the game the Thomas house fell completely when the country was invaded, all of them had perished.

"Glass, you've had it hard… I'm sorry for not showing up sooner."

"Not at all! Grandfather has been busy with a lot of things. I don't mind it at all."

"That darn brother of Yours has he done a lot inappropriate of things."

"He is moving splendidly. For Jared's sake, that is. No… It is for the sake of the Baron's daughter…"

'He doesn't seem like he wants to come back to the Duke's House.' Glass though.

"Putting that aside, Glass. Will it be all right for me to stay here for a while?" Samantha said

"Of course, grandfather. Is welcome to as well" Glass then thought of something before Flanders responded. "Grandfather if you're free, would you like to train some new members of the security portal."

"Of course, it is fine with me."

At that exact moment, a knock on the door came.

"…Please excuse me. My Lady, it is time for the meeting…"

"Ah! Of course, Grandfather, Mother I apologizes, but I must go." Glass said she quickly grabbed her glasses and stood up

"Glass, you don't have to worry about us. Since we came here on our own will."

"That's right. It's about time for me to mess around with your bodyguards."

'You and Deacon will get along simply fine' Glass thought "Since that's the case, the both of you, I must be going so please excuse me. If something happens, please call for me." Glass said as she left the room and followed Isa.