The Ideal Sponger Life: Volume 3 by Tsunehiko Watanabe

Author:Tsunehiko Watanabe [WATANABE, TSUNEHIKO]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2021-06-18T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 4 — Zenjirou’s Daily Life

Morning in the royal capital found Zenjirou carrying out his duties unusually early in the day as he was faced with many nobles in the palace and politely assailed.

He was sitting in the prince consort’s chair, which was set up next to the throne, and the well-dressed nobles stepped forward in turn, bowing their heads.

“I am the current head of the Pantoja family, Baron Tomas Pantoja, my lord. My wife and my humble self will be remaining in the capital for another year. Our unwavering loyalty will be at your disposal,” said the current supplicant.

“Understood, Baron. I am glad to hear of your loyalty, and as Her Majesty’s representative, I pledge to ensure that your sentiments reach her,” Zenjirou answered with a nod. At his words, the middle-aged man before him gave another deep bow of his head, then withdrew.

In his place, an older man stepped forth. He had been waiting towards the back of the room.

“It is a pleasure to finally meet you, my lord. My name is Brass, and I am the previous head of the Bobone family, a knight by title. My old bones and I will continue to serve the country here for the year. Should Your Majesties require it, I shall set myself to whichever duties you require.”

“Very well, Sir Brass, I will convey your ceaseless loyalty to Her Majesty.”

The old man also bowed his head and retreated.

The person replacing him this time was a young knight.

“Lord Zenjirou, I am the eldest son of the head of the Cavallero family, Sir Conrad. My name is Francesco. Once again, I shall be serving the capital for my family...”

The thrust of all of their words was the same, essentially stating that they would be their family’s representatives and serve in the capital, with Zenjirou accepting their offers. It was a conversation of formality.

The royal family had an immense amount of power for a feudalistic state, and there was a tacit understanding that each fiefdom would have one of their previous, current, or next heads permanently stationed within the capital. Originally, the implication had been that such guests of the country were there as hostages of the royal family, but nowadays there were real benefits for both the royals and the feudal lords, so there was no real resentment as the tradition continued.

Since Capuan royalty was exceptionally powerful, having one of the highest authorities within each family having their ear was greatly advantageous for aristocrats. Additionally, having so many nobles in one place led to a massive stimulus for the capital’s economy. And with a richer economy came more of the masses gathering in the city. The population grew, and their economic strength grew, giving rise to many rights within the capital.

To gain those rights, or to avoid losing them, the nobles wouldn’t leave. The confluence of all these aims and circumstances resulted in each household sending a representative to the royal family every year, and the royal family would grant them permission to stay and serve.

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