After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 108

Chapter 108: Beato’s Message

Today is the day when the regular carriage service from the capital arrives.

In this world, there’s no such thing as telephones. While it’s said that some high-level wind mages can communicate telepathically over long distances, at least in Baden territory, there’s no such convenient person. Ultimately, it’s the letters brought by the weekly carriage that serve as the means of communication.

“We have letters for Lady Margarete from her family. And here’s one addressed to Lord Lutz from Princess Beato and Lady Anneliese.”

Our attendant, who’s always by our side, swiftly sorts out the letters. He’s an elderly man, but he’s a reliable figure who doesn’t intrude too much into our lives yet anticipates what we need. Of course, I couldn’t ask him to deal with Gretel’s vomit clean-up.

Almost every week, we receive letters from Liese and Beato.

In Liese’s letters, written in a meticulous style, she shares various things that have touched her heart in the capital amidst her busy days in the military. And at the end of the letter, her feelings for me, which no longer need to be hidden, are passionately and directly expressed… I can feel my cheeks warming up a bit. And in this week’s letter, a very important paragraph was included.

“I’ve talked to Mother about my feelings for you, Lutz. She was very surprised, but… she accepted it cheerfully. I think we’ll have to wait until after she marries His Highness, but I’m looking forward to the day we can love each other.”

Ah, so she’s already confessed, huh… Even though it’s a romantic relationship between siblings, Mom’s easygoing nature allows her to accept it readily. It’s not that she doesn’t care… or maybe that’s exactly it. But if Liese were to become my partner, it would be troublesome for the Freudenstadt family as we wouldn’t be able to produce an heir. If she and I were to seriously have children together, it would be extreme inbreeding. Well, at the appropriate time, I’ll have to find a suitable stallion.

I hand Liese’s letter to Gretel, who has just come to drink tea. She raises her eyebrows for a moment, but eventually returns it with a sigh. Well, if she’s forgiven me, then I guess it’s okay?

“Have you read Beato’s letter yet?”

“No, not yet. Beato’s letters usually contain a lot of political content, so I need to take my time and read them thoroughly.”

That’s right. Beato’s letters are like business reports, summarizing the main important political issues decided that week, the power struggles and intrigues between the royal family and high-ranking nobles, and practical topics such as diplomacy. For Beato, this letter is not intended for his beloved, but rather for the future king consort, intended to be a partner in governing the realm.

However, there’s usually a line or two towards the end like, “I want to see you even for a short while. I envy Gretel, who gets to work together holding hands,” which, despite being blunt, conveys his feelings subtly, making it a letter worth savoring and rereading.

But this week, Beato’s letter contained different instructions than usual.

“I’d like to request breeding soon. The partner will arrive at your place within a few days.”

Ah, so it’s finally come…

—

“It can’t be helped. To gain the support of high-ranking nobles, it’s necessary to give Lutz’s ‘God’s Seed’ to a prestigious family.”

“But, like, the letter didn’t even mention the name of the partner, you know?”

Beato is always somewhat curt with his family members. While I can’t help but think that might be the case this time as well, it’s quite a rough request to silently embrace and bed a woman who went over there, whoever she may be.

“Her Highness the Princess doesn’t do unreasonable things without reason. Perhaps there are circumstances where the partner’s identity cannot be revealed?”

Ayaka defends Beato while looking puzzled. The members of the Dark Clan are just crazy about the royal family. Certainly, at least Beato always respected my feelings in everything he did. There must be some special reason for this incident.

“There’s a type of dark magic that allows you to peek at letters without opening them. Perhaps they couldn’t write the partner’s name to prevent it from being known?”

“Even if they say there’s someone whose name shouldn’t be known… I have no idea who that could be!”

Gretel vigorously scratches her strawberry blonde hair. She’s still a lady before marriage, so I’d like her to take care of her hair.

“I wonder if it might be a noble from the First Princess faction, or perhaps her daughter?”

I voiced a sudden thought.

“Why do you think that, Lutz?”

“While the succession battle for the next throne has technically been settled with His Majesty directly appointing Beat as the Crown Prince, it seems the supporters of the First Princess haven’t given up yet. I’ve heard that the majority of the high-ranking nobles still support Princess Clara.”

“Yeah, my mom said the same.”

“So, could it be that they’re trying to use the reputation of my ‘God’s Seed,’ which has become quite famous, to lure us over to their side?”

“I see… that’s possible. Well, regardless, there’s nothing we can do but wait for the partner to arrive.”

Indeed. With Gretel’s words, I let out a deep sigh.

Chapter 108: Beato’s Message

Today is the day when the regular carriage service from the capital arrives.

In this world, there’s no such thing as telephones. While it’s said that some high-level wind mages can communicate telepathically over long distances, at least in Baden territory, there’s no such convenient person. Ultimately, it’s the letters brought by the weekly carriage that serve as the means of communication.

“We have letters for Lady Margarete from her family. And here’s one addressed to Lord Lutz from Princess Beato and Lady Anneliese.”

Our attendant, who’s always by our side, swiftly sorts out the letters. He’s an elderly man, but he’s a reliable figure who doesn’t intrude too much into our lives yet anticipates what we need. Of course, I couldn’t ask him to deal with Gretel’s vomit clean-up.

Almost every week, we receive letters from Liese and Beato.

In Liese’s letters, written in a meticulous style, she shares various things that have touched her heart in the capital amidst her busy days in the military. And at the end of the letter, her feelings for me, which no longer need to be hidden, are passionately and directly expressed… I can feel my cheeks warming up a bit. And in this week’s letter, a very important paragraph was included.

“I’ve talked to Mother about my feelings for you, Lutz. She was very surprised, but… she accepted it cheerfully. I think we’ll have to wait until after she marries His Highness, but I’m looking forward to the day we can love each other.”

Ah, so she’s already confessed, huh… Even though it’s a romantic relationship between siblings, Mom’s easygoing nature allows her to accept it readily. It’s not that she doesn’t care… or maybe that’s exactly it. But if Liese were to become my partner, it would be troublesome for the Freudenstadt family as we wouldn’t be able to produce an heir. If she and I were to seriously have children together, it would be extreme inbreeding. Well, at the appropriate time, I’ll have to find a suitable stallion.

I hand Liese’s letter to Gretel, who has just come to drink tea. She raises her eyebrows for a moment, but eventually returns it with a sigh. Well, if she’s forgiven me, then I guess it’s okay?

“Have you read Beato’s letter yet?”

“No, not yet. Beato’s letters usually contain a lot of political content, so I need to take my time and read them thoroughly.”

That’s right. Beato’s letters are like business reports, summarizing the main important political issues decided that week, the power struggles and intrigues between the royal family and high-ranking nobles, and practical topics such as diplomacy. For Beato, this letter is not intended for his beloved, but rather for the future king consort, intended to be a partner in governing the realm.

However, there’s usually a line or two towards the end like, “I want to see you even for a short while. I envy Gretel, who gets to work together holding hands,” which, despite being blunt, conveys his feelings subtly, making it a letter worth savoring and rereading.

But this week, Beato’s letter contained different instructions than usual.

“I’d like to request breeding soon. The partner will arrive at your place within a few days.”

Ah, so it’s finally come…

—

“It can’t be helped. To gain the support of high-ranking nobles, it’s necessary to give Lutz’s ‘God’s Seed’ to a prestigious family.”

“But, like, the letter didn’t even mention the name of the partner, you know?”

Beato is always somewhat curt with his family members. While I can’t help but think that might be the case this time as well, it’s quite a rough request to silently embrace and bed a woman who went over there, whoever she may be.

“Her Highness the Princess doesn’t do unreasonable things without reason. Perhaps there are circumstances where the partner’s identity cannot be revealed?”

Ayaka defends Beato while looking puzzled. The members of the Dark Clan are just crazy about the royal family. Certainly, at least Beato always respected my feelings in everything he did. There must be some special reason for this incident.

“There’s a type of dark magic that allows you to peek at letters without opening them. Perhaps they couldn’t write the partner’s name to prevent it from being known?”

“Even if they say there’s someone whose name shouldn’t be known… I have no idea who that could be!”

Gretel vigorously scratches her strawberry blonde hair. She’s still a lady before marriage, so I’d like her to take care of her hair.

“I wonder if it might be a noble from the First Princess faction, or perhaps her daughter?”

I voiced a sudden thought.

“Why do you think that, Lutz?”

“While the succession battle for the next throne has technically been settled with His Majesty directly appointing Beat as the Crown Prince, it seems the supporters of the First Princess haven’t given up yet. I’ve heard that the majority of the high-ranking nobles still support Princess Clara.”

“Yeah, my mom said the same.”

“So, could it be that they’re trying to use the reputation of my ‘God’s Seed,’ which has become quite famous, to lure us over to their side?”

“I see… that’s possible. Well, regardless, there’s nothing we can do but wait for the partner to arrive.”

Indeed. With Gretel’s words, I let out a deep sigh.