The Trials and Tribulations of My Next Life as a Noblewoman: Volume 2 Part 2 [Parts 1 to 2] by Kamihara

Author:Kamihara
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Light Novel, partial, fantasy, reincarnation, romance, nobility, intrigue, j-novel heart, female protagonist, light mystery
Publisher: J-Novel Club (generated)

“Due to recent events, the Rodenwald family is expected to be deprived of a number of its domains and a considerable amount of its wealth. Assigning a portion of that to Conrad will allow you to subsist for a time.”

Were it possible, we wanted the land under which our own families slept their eternal slumber. Being assigned entirely new territory was not the outcome we had hoped for. Nevertheless, for a family that had lost the entirety of its land in one fell swoop, Reinald’s offer was one to be grateful for.

Our plan had been to make do with what the margrave had left for us until the situation calmed, at which point we could once again begin collecting taxes from the surrounding villages. The loss of that income was rather painful, but more to the point, the whole thing was simply not easy to grapple with on an emotional level.

“I’m aware that you are doing us a great service with your offer,” I said, “but it must be said that you are a Rodenwald yourself. In depriving the family of territory, you are...effectively...”

“Taking from my own family?”

“I apologize if I have offended you.”

Reinald showed not a hint of concern.

“Marquis Rodenwald was one of the co-conspirators in the plot to overthrow the king,” he said. “He was my brother, yes, but it would have been nigh impossible for the family to escape such a crime entirely unscathed. The only reason it hasn’t been crushed entirely is due to my connection to it.”

In his tone of voice, I sensed no brotherly love.

“You thought I might make allowances for my family?” Reinald asked.

He saw right through me.

“Our ties are now cut,” he continued plainly. “More to the point, I am an imperial now. But if I am to release territory into the hands of another, it is far more meaningful to loan it to one I trust.”

The last time I’d seen the marquis was at the duel. He’d been staring at Reinald with a blank look on his face. Perhaps the split between them had already started by that point.

“The marquis did lead traitors against the state,” I uttered. “As such, I do not expect you to tell me what happened between the two of you.”

I was far more interested in acquiring Rodenwald territory, anyway.

“You said ‘loan,’” I continued. “Which means you expect repayment, yes?”

“Naturally, you won’t get the land for nothing. The Rodenwald domains are prosperous and, as detailed in that document, I expect a certain amount in taxes.”

“To which we do not object.”

I had seen this coming, after all. This was far easier on the spirit than the idea that he might give us the land for nothing at all.

“That and... The grand dukes came under our command far more smoothly than expected,” said Reinald. “The nobility, too, has remained rather peaceful. Falkrum will continue its transition smoothly, but it’s unlikely that will last long. I suspect that when I leave, things will become far more turbulent.”

Reinald was waiting for an opportunity to return to the imperial capital.

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