I listened to Joshua and my eyes went wide.

“Orphanage completion ceremony?”

“Yes. It’s to deliver funds raised at the capital’s charity party to the Iklepto territory.”

“But?”

“Minor noble children attend, and this time, I was chosen from Astra. Erilot, I thought maybe you could come too.”

“I want to go!”

Joshua smiled warmly.

“Good. I’ll tell them to prepare for you to come along.”

“Okay.”

After saying that, Joshua left my room, and I silently cheered.

Michelan, who had been with me, laughed.

“You wanted to go to the Iklepto territory, so this is good.”

“Yes, very!”

“Fortunately, it’s not a place you can sneak into easily.”

The Iklepto territory wasn’t like our Astra, where many people came and went.

It was very closed off, and even entry required permission.

“Right. Because of that damn access control.”

“There are many unprotected commoners living there.”

I think I learned this in class.

“In the past, human traffickers infiltrated and captured orphans and disabled people.”

“Yes. For that reason, access control started.”

“Because of that, the Count of Iklepto gained a good image with the people.”

“And it was good for the Iklepto family as well.”

“Yes. Iklepto gained power thanks to the support of the people.”

“You know this very well.”

“I got a perfect score on the test.”

I said proudly, and Michelan chuckled with his eyes closed.

Anyway, this was very good.

Such luck for someone as unlucky as me.

‘Must be the protagonist buff.’

Excited, I prepared to go to Iklepto territory.

Joshua gave me lots of information, so preparing was easier.

Of course, maids accompanied me.

They packed with wide eyes.

“The dress code is blue. Put away the red gloves. The gloves stand out too much and hide the blue dress!”

“What about the cookies to give the orphans? Oh my! You prepared these cookies? Heidi—!”

“Heidi and Betty were really scary...

Like tigers glaring as they bossed around the servants.

Seeing them, I spoke awkwardly.

“Heidi, Betty.”

“Yes, miss~”

“Yes, miss~”

Still dripping honey in front of me.

“It’s a bit scary...”

At that, they flinched.

“Oh my, we must have gone too far.”

“We’ll fix it.”

“Uh huh.”

Saying that, Heidi and Betty closed their eyes softly and turned to the servants.

“Why did I tell them the dress code is blue, but you packed a purple dress? Could it be that Canelo’s head is attached to her feet? Did I not know?”

“Will macarons stay intact in a bag until we get to Iklepto territory? Kids will love broken macarons! Should we break Mikhail’s salary too?”

...Just because they say it smiling doesn’t mean it’s not scary.

I sighed and left the room.

Michelan saw me and followed, chuckling.

“I understand Heidi and Betty’s feelings.”

“Why?”

“You’re unusually lenient with servants, miss. You let mistakes slide easily.”

I stood in the hall thinking “Hmm...” and nodded.

Come to think of it, that was true.

‘When I was Yoo Hyemin, I was terribly scared when I made mistakes.’

Since we were coworkers, I really understood their feelings.

“Yes, that was so.”

“Some people appreciate the employer’s kindness and try not to make mistakes again...”

“Hm?”

“Others slack off. Canelo and Mikhail are like that.”

I see.

‘After all, the coworkers in Yoo Hyemin’s world and the servants here are different.’

I nodded.

“Heidi and Betty probably got scared because of me.”

“That’s not what I meant.”

Michelan continued with a troubled expression.

“There are parts that a child like you cannot properly control. Usually, the mistress or nanny draws the line.”

“But I am the employer.”

Being a lenient employer isn’t always best.

Especially if someone suffers because of it.

‘We need to set order.’

Thinking that, I turned and looked at Michelan.

“How is Jeanne?”

“Last week, her older sister Roxanne started new medicine. It seems to suit her well, so it’s about time to contact her.”

“Okay.”

It would be easier once Jeanne came.

She could go places that Han Ji-hyuk, who has no strength, can’t.

A few days later.

The day to depart for Iklepto territory arrived.

Just as I was about to get on the carriage, loud voices came from the door.

“You don’t have permission to enter, so just stay at the estate.”

“You can get permission on the way!”

Balzac, who had packed the luggage, was arguing with Joshua.

Joshua frowned and said,

“Once we cross the capital’s border, Joshua and I will move by Gaho Stones.”

“I also have a Gaho Stone for , so I can move with you.”

“You don’t even know about Iklepto territory.”

“I’ll read the papers on the way!”

“You said you get sleepy if the sentence is longer than three lines.”

“I won’t. I swear.”

Just as Balzac raised both hands swearing, Joshua kicked the luggage inside.

“You bastard—”

“Get lost.”

I frowned and looked at the two.

“Don’t swear again!”

Balzac and Joshua flinched.

“I said—no, I meant this little brother. ...I said he’s my brother, Eril!”

“Go in, brother. Please.”

Then—

Thud! came from behind the carriage.

Startled, I looked back to see Lismond putting down the luggage.

Joshua’s expression twisted.

“What are you doing, brother?”

“Let’s leave. We’re late. Oh, I already got permission.”

Lismond said and entered the carriage with a smile, patting the seat next to him.

“Sit, Erilot.”

“...”

At that moment, Balzac hurriedly brought the luggage and threw it on the floor. Then he slipped into the carriage.

“No, Eril, sit here.”

Joshua’s sweet smile twisted.

‘He won’t last.’

I sighed deeply and motioned to Joshua.

“Let’s go.”

“...”

The sound of grinding teeth was fierce.

“Brother Joshua.”

“...I’ll go.”

Amid the commotion, Dad came out.

He looked gloomy and glared at Enzo as if ready to bite.

“Why do only the kids go to charity events?”

“That’s your thirtieth question already, Your Excellency.”

Enzo looked almost like he was about to cry.

Now I knew why I had to be nice to servants.

‘If Dad and brothers acted like this, if I made a fuss, they’d all quit.’

I went to Dad and said,

“I’ll be back soon.”

“...”

“Just a week!”

“...Don’t skip meals. You tend to skip meals when busy.”

“Yes!”

Dad hugged me and patted my back.

“Have a good trip. I hope you have lots of fun.”

“Okay!”

I rubbed my face against Dad’s hand like a contented cat.

Dad put me into the carriage and stood at the door, glancing at my brothers.

“Don’t skip meals either.”

“Yes!”

“Yes.”

“We’ll take good care of the little ones.”

Dad patted each brother’s head.

The three still looked awkward but not displeased.

“Have a good trip.”

My siblings greeted Dad.

The carriage door closed, and the wheels finally started turning.

It was the start of the journey to Iklepto.

The capital’s border was protected by a powerful barrier that prevented the use of teleportation Gaho.

So we used Gaho Stones to teleport just outside the border.

I closed and opened my eyes.

“Wow...!”

A gigantic border castle of the Iklepto territory appeared.

My brothers who followed me teleported around the border castle.

Balzac supported his head with interlaced fingers and said,

“It’s so green. There are flowers and trees I’ve never seen.”

Joshua nodded.

“It has to be different from Astra, which is at the western edge. The distance is huge.”

Lismond looked at me.

“Do you know the characteristics of the east?”

“Yes. The four seasons are distinct, good for farming, and also...”

“All sorts of veins run through it. Gold veins, hot spring veins, and so on.”

“It’s the farthest from the capital?”

“Yes. Smart.”

Lismond patted my head.

Balzac glanced back at me.

“Is this your first time in the east, Eril?”

“I suppose so. Erilot never had a mission there. Brother Lismond has come often?”

“Yes.”

As my brothers said, it was my first time in the east.

‘I never even came to the east in my first life.’

So I felt a little excited.

The east reminded me of the Orient in Yoo Hyemin’s world, so it felt nostalgic.

Our siblings headed to immigration.

Joshua said,

“We’re from Astra. Erilot, Lismond, Balzac, and Joshua under Daymond’s jurisdiction.”

“We’ve been told in advance. Please proceed.”

With people from Iklepto territory waiting, we headed to the lord’s castle.

The hall of the lord’s castle was already filled with many children.

“Miss Erilot!”

“Oh, Miss Paangte.”

“Please call me Rumelisa.”

Paangte family had only one child, so Rumelisa must have come.

She took my hand and smiled brightly.

“I heard you were coming and was looking forward to it... oh.”

Rumelisa’s mouth dropped open when she saw my brothers behind me.

She quickly shut °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° it but couldn’t hide her surprise.

“Oh my goodness...”

“Oh...”

“Wow...”

Exclamations burst from the noble children.

‘My brothers at least have good faces.’

Especially Lismond, who looked almost like an adult, was a sight just standing.

But Rumelisa’s eyes never left Balzac.

‘Hmm, Rumelisa likes types like Balzac.’

“Oh, you’re my brothers. I’ve heard a lot about you...”

The noble princess of the capital’s social scene, Rumelisa, stammered shyly.

“I’ll introduce them. This is brother Lismond, the eldest.”

“Oh, yes... I know. You’re famous. I heard you have double Gaho.”

“And these are Balzac and Joshua, twins—”

At that moment—

“Younnng laaaaady—!! Cliora Sizuniiaaak! Let me introduce myself too!”

“Me too!!!”

“Me too!!”

“Matilda Loviltong!”

The tremendous scream startled me, and I pulled my shoulders close.

It sounded like a wild boar—or a bulldozer.

Not only the noble girls.

The noble boys’ eyes shone brightly as they swarmed around me.

“L-Lord Balzac! It’s a great honor to meet you! I heard you’re the youngest aura user and was so excited...!”

“I know well of Lord Lismond’s majesty!”

“Oh, Lord Joshua...”

My brothers looked very annoyed.

I smiled awkwardly and said,

“Uh, nice to meet you all...”

From the start of the trip to Iklepto, it was noisy.