The Ideal Sponger Life: Volume 13 [Parts 1 to 2] by Tsunehiko Watanabe

Author:Tsunehiko Watanabe
Language: eng
Format: epub

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Once the meeting was over, Eric was summoned by his father. He sat down in front of the king in his office and awaited his comments with dignity.

“While it was somewhat unexpected, you will be putting in great efforts now.”

Erice snorted at his father’s words before answering. “While I am less than happy about the specifics, the result itself is the best I could ask for. I will see the Southern Continent for myself and then pass judgment.”

“I appreciate it.”

“Leave it to me.”

The king, in one way, trusted the strength in his son’s eyes deeply. It was the prototypical warrior’s gaze. While seeing the country’s strength as its military strength alone was problematic, there was certainty in his eyes. If Eric was seen as strong, then the country would be too. And vice versa if he was seen as weak. He was a bit overzealous sometimes, and had a tendency to allow his emotions to get the best of him and lead him into outbursts. Still, he did not allow that to stop him from listening, and his personality had won him the support of the warriors.

He was still young, but Gustav was sure that Eric would be an even better king once he gained experience. The problem was whether he would have the time to do so. That much was beyond the king’s control, so all he could do was pray.

Due to the conversation about cowardice and the lack of such, Eric would be going to Capua. However, Gustav took the optimistic view that there was little danger in it. Capua was on-board enough with the intercontinental trade agreement that they had sent one of their very few royals on a perilous crossing. Capua would be making the arrangements, so as long as Eric didn’t do anything excessive, he would be treated as an honored guest.

There was a single point of failure that would spell his end, though. Gustav’s expression grew tighter as he put the dilemma into words.

“Still, the issue will be His Majesty’s rite happening at the same time. We will have to choose his companions prudently.”

The northern countries—including Uppasala—carried out the Rite of Age. It consisted of fewer than ten people heading out into the mountains or out to sea and bringing something down over a certain size.

For the mountains, it would need to be something like a deer, reindeer, wolf, boar, bear, and so on. At sea, it could be a seal, sea lion, walrus, or so on.

The custom had originated due to the slow development of agriculture because of the constant snow blocking off many areas. To support a family, a man needed to be able to serve as either a hunter or fisherman. Of course, not many people earned their livings as hunters and fishermen now, but the custom was still deeply rooted. A blacksmith, someone inheriting a shop from their parents, even someone working as a lecturer at a university—each and every one of them would have taken the right while they were young.

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